The Bruin- October 2009 by Wadsworth Bruin

Wadsworth High School

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Parsons takes on new task Principal joins Wadsworth with ease, exceeding expectations

BY EMILY ORCHARD AND KALEE CURTIN

On any given morning, Principal Jerry Parsons can be seen greeting students in the hall as they are on their way to first period. Although this is Parsons’ first year at Wadsworth, he seems to have made an easy transition to the school and has become well acquainted with the students. “Parsons has really added some pizazz to our school and the halls by always being active and interested in the student body,” senior Sam Schwab says of Parsons’ transition to Wadsworth. Parsons first heard about the opening for a principal position at Wadsworth through Joe Magnacca and Brian Williams, both former Wadsworth High School principals. When he heard about the available job, he applied immediately. Our new administrator has 11 years of experience as a principal at Akron and Wooster high schools. Despite the difference in schools, Parsons claims that high school students are high school students, no matter where they attend. He believes that each school has its own unique personality, and getting to know that personality is the hardest part of the job. The change of schools has not seemed to affect Parsons, who states that the “most important

Principal Jerry Parsons shakes hands with Brett, 11 as he greets students in the hallway.

thing about being a leader of a group of teenagers is making sure you don’t forget about the

forgotten and overlooked. The emphasis he places on the individual can be seen as he takes the time to greet individual students each morning. His “This is a 24/7 venture.” desire to be more than -Mr. Parsons, principal just a ﬁgurehead to the students has caused him to be an extremely individual.” He even referred personable principal. to high schools as “factories” Parsons also recognizes the in which students can be easily many struggles that account for

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the unbelievable amount of strain and anxiety put on students. He believes the biggest problem that teenagers face is “the pressures kids face from their parents to be better than they were - it’s too much. The pressures in academics and the overemphasis on athletics,” is what Parsons says is to blame for the stress that teens face. Parsons believes these struggles can be overcome by

converting negative energy to positive energy, whether through youth groups or club activities to give the students an outlet to their stress. He even said that his biggest pet peeve was “when I see talented kids who don’t work up to their potential.” This attitude shows that our principal merely wants to see students do the best they can in any way possible. While Parsons has grown to be a great principal, he did not always aspire to be an administrator. His initial intention was to attend ﬂight school, and he was also a head basketball coach at schools in which he previously worked. Even with his success thus far, there are a few accomplishments Parsons has yet to achieve. Landing and ﬂying planes off air craft carriers was a goal that he never lived out. However, he has reached his goals of becoming a teacher and coach and is living his goal of becoming a school administrator. Reaching this goal was not easy. The best advice Parsons can give to those who would like to someday walk in his shoes is to “fully understand what you’re stepping into. This is a 24/7 venture.” Parsons understands what he has stepped into at Wadsworth and wants to make the most of this venture. Many feel his personable nature and compassion for the individual will soon make him an invaluable new principal who Wadsworth is lucky to have.

Past WHS Principals: Mr. Keith Leggett

Mr. Anthony Pallija

Mr. Ron Jones

Mr. Dale Fortner

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1992-1997

1998-1999

2000-2001

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Mr. Roger Cramer

2002-2004

Mr. Brian Williams

Mr. Joe Magnacca

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FALL SPIRIT Students show school spirit through band, Homecoming and tailgating.

WADSWORTH ATHLETES STAND OUT Brandon House and Jack Snowball show talent on the field.

– pages 8 & 9 SUMMER’S NOT OVER YET Midsummer Night’s Dream and A Monster Ate My Homework, two new school plays, are in full swing. – page 10

– page 15 WHY WE LOVE FALL Students and teachers share their favorite fall past times.

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

Advice may help

EDITORIAL

Everybody needs a little help sometimes. Whether it be from a best friend, teacher or advice column, it is important to realize the number of people in the world willing to offer you their assistance. We at The Bruin feel the obstacle most people face, however, is the fear of asking. Trivial decisions are made each day, all day. You decide what to eat for lunch (turkey sandwich). You decide whether to show up to class (yes). You decide if you should spread that rumor you heard in the hall (of course not). While the answer to these questions may seem obvious, the easiest way to learn to ask for help with the bigger issues is to start with the smaller issues. Students do not hesitate to ask Wikipedia for help on their history report. Health and beauty questions are submitted to magazines like Seventeen every day. The Internet has made access to advice as simple

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as typing www.help.com in your URL bar, yet people shy away from typing their problem in a text message to a friend. It may be due to fear of judgment or simple trust issues, but the fact that, as teenagers, we fear the opinions our peers have about our problems is sad. High school should be a place where friendships are built to withstand the uncomfortable and the unknown. After all the years you will spend in this school, it would be nice to have a few friends by your side without judgement. The ﬁrst step is to take the chance and open up. So maybe next time, instead of leaning towards technology for impersonal advice from unidentiﬁable sources, ask a friend. They might have a more exciting meal to pack for lunch. Maybe they can offer you some motivation to attend the class you are dreading. They could even try to explain why spreading rumors is a terrible past time. All you have to do is ask.

Should high school students still be allowed to go trick-or-treating? YES

Dear Editor: I think that all this commotion about Facebook and MySpace is getting ridiculous. I never have understood why adults and parents got on Facebook when all along it was targeted at the youth. It was meant for old high school students to reconnect with old friends while in college. It’s a social network to let these kids

have their own privacy and express themselves. I have a Facebook and don’t accept adults. I keep my Facebook on private so as long as you’re not my friend, you can’t see my information , and that’s the way I like it. I just want to keep Facebook and MySpace the way it was originally intended. I’m not saying I do all these bad things because I don’t. I just hate seeing the adults post comments that are always negative and telling us what to do and say. It’s getting out of hand with these adults freaking out and making this commotion when they should just worry about themselves. Let us express ourselves and don’t worry about it! Beau Farver, 10 Dear Editor: I think the new school we are building is going to be a great addition to the Wadsworth community. It will boost our learning and will make us all better people. All the technology will be great for us students.

BY JOEL HLAVATY

This is not even a question. Of course high schoolers should still go trick-or-treating. I do not care if some people out there call it immature or stupid; it is a wonderful annual event for people of all ages to enjoy. It is the one magical night out of the year where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. A young boy becomes a courageous Viking, or a young girl becomes a magical princess. After kids become something they never imagined was possible, they begin their grand voyage to the various houses in the neighborhood for candy. And let us be honest, who does not love candy? The only thing that makes me upset with the teenagers who go trick-or-treating is the few people who do not dress up at all but still go around for candy. I feel that people should either go all out or not go at all. If high school students want the candy then go out there and get a costume. I hope to see everyone out there this Halloween in their ﬁnest gorilla suits.

While I agree trick-or-treating sounds fun at ﬁrst, I have to disagree with Hayden. Trickor-treating is not meant for young adults; it is meant for children. If high schoolers were to continue to trick-or-treat, we could risk ruining it for the younger kids and cheating them out of the experiences we still remember with nostalgia. Think about it. With so many older, bigger and faster kids trick-or-treating, there is bound to be less candy left over for the younger kids once the high schoolers have made their ‘rounds’ to all the neighborhoods. Parents of younger kids might not even take their kids out trick-or-treating after seeing these young adults out, thinking that it would be better to wait until their children are older. Everyone knows trick-or-treating is the most fun when you are a kid, and if high schoolers take that away from them, they would be ruining the thing that students miss so much.

Cody Gordon and I wish that the new school will be done by 2012 so our class will be the ﬁrst graduating class. Matt Doyle, 10 Cody Gordon, 10 Dear Editor: We believe that students should be able to wear jeans with small rips or holes in them. We understand that it may be inappropriate if the holes are larger than a tennis ball or located above mid thigh, but other than that why aren’t we allowed? It’s not causing anyone trouble or disrupting classes so there should not be a problem. Some students have gotten away with wearing shorter skirts and shorts than recommended, but they are not required to change. Yet, students who have holes in their jeans are reported to the ofﬁce quite often. Sending them home just means that they miss out on their education for the day, and as a school, why would staff want that to happen? Teachers are always encouraging students to

Bruin Staff Editor-in-chief: Kristin Maple Associate Editor: Ali McNutt Copy Editors: Luke Williams, Katey Tollett Marketing Managers: Jeff Gahan, Mike Carps Front Page: Page Editor: Emily Orchard Reporter: Kalee Curtin Editorial: Page Editor: Joel Hlavaty Reporter: Hayden Kilbride Entertainment: Page Editor: Kory Jensen Reporter: Mackenzie Blanton Speakout: Page Editor: Sam Malkowski Reporter: Elaina Lanson Opinion 1: Page Editor: Marissa Hoffman Reporter: Samm Serfass Opinion 2: Page Editor: Mike Carps Reporter: Jeff Gahan Features: Page Editor: Callie Ray Reporter: Stefani Baughman News: Page Editor: Alyssa Powell Reporter: Brandon House Picture Pages: Editors: Maddie Gabrosek, Brooke Berger Sports 1: Page Editor: Anthony Schrock Reporter: Evan Dammarell Sports 2: Page Editor: Adam Woodard Reporter: Tate Moore Health Page: Page Editor: Joe Vargo Reporter: Lina Hoblos Of The Month: Page Editor: Hayley Douglas Reporter: Kayleigh Miller Ads/Business Manager: Joel Hlavaty Assistant: Hayden Kilbride Adviser: John Gramuglia

BY HAYDEN KILBRIDE

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR... Dear Editor: We are very disappointed in the student council’s choice to not continue the bonfire tradition this year. We feel that many people want to come to the bonfire because it has been happening at Wadsworth High School for many years. A solution to have more people participate in the bonfire would be to advertise it more. We think it would be a great success if more effort was put into having it. Student council, please consider changing your decision. Thank you! Taylor Nida, 10 Kasey Monda, 10

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be at school as much as possible and sending them home to change just wastes class time. Kaitlin Sherrill, 10 Molly Priest, 10 Dear Editor: I think that the Commons should be more convenient. My friends and I ﬁnd it annoying that if you need a spoon or fork or ketchup you have to walk all the way to the cafeteria to get it. They should have a separate tray with these things in the Commons. We also only have a half hour to eat and going into the cafeteria and having to wait in line takes up time. I think there should be a separate place with little items like the cookies, ice cream and breakfast foods in the Commons. This would speed things up and then we wouldn’t have seniors going in and out all the time. It would be more organized for everyone. Krista Tyler, 12 Dear Editor: The teachers at Wadsworth High School do a very good job at explaining what they teach and helping us learn. They seem very organized in what they do and are making a positive impact

on the students. The teachers actually teach and do a good job at it. Teachers are always making themselves available whenever a student is struggling. They do their best to keep everyone caught up and on the same page. If a student needs help, the teachers are always there giving in extra time to help the student be successful. Without all the great teachers we have, Wadsworth High School wouldn’t be the same. Melissa Owens, 11 Dear Editor: We understand that the intention of our gym teachers is to keep the students in Wadsworth ﬁt, but the grading system used seems unfair. Studies show that students should not be graded on ability, but on the effort they put forth. In our gym class, we are graded on our ability. We have noticed that a lot of students struggle with the goals needed to be reached. Teens that are obese or have certain medical problems cannot perform as well as students that are in shape. This is an unfair grading system. In conclusion, we propose that the grading system should be changed. Emily Guenther, 11 Jake Kettenbauer, 10

Editorial Policy The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and Newspaper III students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces the May issue. The staff will do its best to inform the student body and the community of intra-school, community or national events that affect the student body. This paper provides on-the-job training for the staff members. All decisions are made by the staff members with the advice and suggestions of the adviser. The school administration works closely with the staff to ensure accuracy. We, as the students of journalism, hold the same rights and the same responsibilities as professional journalists as we strive for professional standards. These rights include the right to print any material that is not libelous, obscene or excessively disruptive to the school process. The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, color, creed or sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express their opinions through the letters to the editor column, which is printed every month. The staff also encourages the members of the community to express their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed. Because the staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper, we must reserve the right to edit or omit any portion of any letter. All letters must be signed, but the name will be withheld upon request.

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Distracted driving becoming epidemic BY ALYSSA POWELL

Summit County is putting a $150 dollar fine for texting while driving to work in order to possibly curb this bad habit. Will it make a difference? Anyone who owns a technology device whether it be an iPod, mp3 or cell phone, that they require your eyes and at least one hand in order to work properly. How can anyone drive cautiously if their eyes are off the road? “I don’t understand the big deal. I text and drive and I am still okay. What is the big deal?” said senior David Cane. This fine that is being put into effect may work considering the economy is not at its greatest. Another thing that some cannot afford to worry about is wrecking their cars and trucks. Motor Bureaus in Summit County, Medina County, Wayne County, Trumbull County and Tuscarawas County are seeing more crashes to do texting and driving. Allowing one’s self to be distracted can delay the driver’s reaction time while behind the wheel. Summit county is indeed trying to bring distracted driving to a halt. In this economy, a fine such as this makes it difficult for some to take the risk of texting and driving. More of the reason to not put the driver’s self as well as other drivers in potential risk of crashing and possibly injuring

one or the other. Senior Carli Carroll said, “Personally, I would rather be speaking than texting because you can actually watch the road while speaking. It really grinds my gears when someone texts me, I don’t answer them, and then they decide to call me. Wait maybe ten minutes and I will talk to you.” Those who wait until they reach a stop sign to respond, are slightly more aware of what could happen if they were to reply while the vehicle is in motion. However, if someone were to come up behind the stopped individual, the one who is already stopped is then at fault of texting and driving and causing an inconvenience to other drivers. “I believe when texting at a stop sign, it’s okay but when in motion it is not,” said senior Paul Schroder. Texting and driving can eventually reach the point where more drivers will become victims on the streets. One can never know who is distracted while driving until they rear end, t-bone or completely blind side another driver. As of now, only two of the 50 states have outlawed texting while driving; those two states are Washington and New Jersey. Many other states are following the trend as well. Bills are being passed in Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Florida, Kansas, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. With more states deciding to outlaw

texting and driving, the streets will be safer and drivers will be less distracted. Studies show that more than 50 percent of teenagers admit to messaging and driving. Throughout the United States, more people are being polled and more people agree that this issue should be taken care of as soon as possible. Truck and car dealers are becoming more innovative to discourage the use of texting and talking while driving. Ford has developed hands free and voice activated technologies to allow drivers to remain connected to their conversations and their driving. The question remains whether or not the hands free phone is less distracting or not?

60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Seniors Improvement

Juniors Just the same

Sophomores No Opinion

With 100 students polled from each grade, the results varied in many ways. It seems that the seniors feel that distractions are still possible even with having the hand free technology provided by Ford. The sophomores see the new idea would be less distracting, while the Juniors strongly think the technology will improve driving.

World September 29, 2009

October 6, 2009

Wadsworth High School has surpassed its goal of 144 pints donated at the Red Cross Blood Drive. With 193 people present, students were able to donate 149 pints, which is 103.5% of the initial goal.

October 14, 2009

Construction of the new high school starts off rapidly with the base for the building being built.

October 12, 2009

Wadsworth’s Board of Education delivered a resolution honoring Ralph Rohrer’s 100th birthday.

American Samoa was hit by a tsunami leaving 119 dead. The tiny island only has a population of 65,000, so the tsunami was very devastating. The four waves, each about 20 feet high, struck land 15 minutes after the earthquake.

National October 14, 2009

In Harrisburg, PA, a student wore a “Abortion is not Healthcare” t-shirt to school. He was ordered to turn the shirt inside out by the principal. The boy’s father filed a lawsuit last Monday against the West Shore School District, alleging that his son was unfairly censored by school officials.

October 13, 2009

Mr. Kaufman relaxes while giving blood.

Transportation ofﬁcials said that 5,870 people were killed in automobile accidents last year, and 515,000 were injured in crashes where at least one form of driving distractions was a factor. With the junior students here at Wadsworth High school feeling that hands free technology is safer, should the people be worried that they will take advantage of the hands free technology? The 100 students that were polled in the three grades expressed how they felt about the hands free phones and On Star options in new cars and trucks. If Medina County or even the Nation ends up making a law to ban texting and talking on the phone while driving, deaths and injuries would come to a much lower number and the streets would be safer.

Student Drivers

Local

PHOTOS BY JESSICA BEHYDT

October 2009

A defibrillator saved a man’s life by reflecting a bullet traveling towards a man’s torso. The bullet hit the defibrillator causing no severe damage to the man’s lungs or heart. He was discharged from the hospital the next day.

October 11, 2009

In South Korea, brides in white wedding gowns and Japanese kimonos joined grooms in black suits and red ties for the biggest mass wedding ever. Sources say the event involved 40,000 from around the world.

October 14, 2009

After sinking to a 12-year low back in March, the Dow Jones industrial average closed above 10,000 for the first time in a year.

Principal’s Message

Mr. Parsons “Good morning!” “How ‘ya doing?” “Have a great day!” Certainly, by now you have heard these words as you move by the main office in the morning on your way to your first period class. They are simple words of greeting, but very powerful in their meaning and delivery to each student that I meet and greet each day. As you make your trek from the student parking lot, busses, or the front drop off area, it is my intention to welcome you back to another day of school at WHS. Perhaps you woke up late, missed breakfast, or simply are not in the best of moods, but with this greeting, it is my hope to offer an assist to you to start the day off in a positive manner. It takes extra effort to have a personal approach to being positive as compared to being grumpy or negative. Just as a cup of coffee helps jump start some in the morning, hopefully, the warm greeting you receive will do the same. I enjoy seeing and hearing positive responses, so don’t be shy when you pass by me in the morning. I continue to be impressed by our students. As witnessed at the recent Homecoming dance, our student behavior was exceptional. I witness this everyday in the hallways and in our classes. We greatly appreciate everyone taking personal pride in their daily interactions at WHS. I look forward to offering some thoughts in this column each month, and thank the Bruin staff for allowing me to do so. As the end of the first grading period approaches, I hope you have placed yourself in a position of success through your hard work and dedication in the classroom. We have an outstanding teaching staff at WHS so please take advantage of the opportunities placed in front of you each day. “We are... Wadsworth!” -Mr. Parsons

Jenna r comforts her friend Candace .

NHS students manage the registration table.

Mr. Shepherd smiles as he saves three lives.

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Tolerance needed for high school students BY MARISSA

Think back to the cartoon portrayals of school we all watched as kids. The underdog was always the best character, like Chuckie from The Rugrats. The downtrodden kid just trying to stick up for his beliefs won the hearts of almost every elementary viewer, but his charm fell short when it came to high school bullies. Now think about our current high school experience. It is nothing like those cartoons, right? Intolerance happens throughout the halls. It may not be as blatant as it was in Hey Arnold or The Powerpuff Girls, but it is there. The most obvious type of intolerance is the unjust way we sometimes treat other classmates when they say something we do

PHOTO BY MARISSA HOFFMAN

The Road Less Traveled allows the perfect opportunity for students to exercise open mindedness through group discussions and after school activities.

not like. Instead of getting mad and teasing your classmate, try to be open minded and at least consider their opinion. You do not have to agree, but at least give it a thought. The second major type of intolerance is not as obvious. Teenagers are prone to getting defensive when they think they are being mocked or insulted. This reaction can sometimes be triggered when they are confronted about their opinions. These arguments happen frequently; we have all heard them and experienced the repercussions. During class dis-

cussions there is always that one person who gets upset and angry about a remark that does not mean anything. High school students need to brush off negative comments and not take them personally. Over-sensitivity is just as bad as being closed minded. The purpose of high school is to gain exposure to new ideas. We are here to learn and challenge ourselves, but the only way any changes will take place is if we stop and listen to one another. You are not always going to like what you hear, and you should anticipate the occasional uncom-

fortable situation. Exercising tolerance in the high school setting can be trying at times, but it is well worth the effort. The after-school group The Road Less Traveled, “was established with this in mind. Its main purpose is to expose students to varying viewpoints in a nonthreatening environment.” Mr. Nate Singleton said. Stay true to your beliefs, but remember that your solution is not the only solution. Intolerance is deﬁnitely something that crawls under my skin. Where would Pikachu be if Ash decided he did not like electricbased Pokémon? As childish as that question sounds, most high school students can see how it relates to their everyday life. If we all practiced a little more tolerance and opened our minds to new situations, we might be able to get more out of our high school experience. High school is a place to learn and grow as a person, but growth cannot take place if we do not learn to think for ourselves. Forget your preconceived ideas; open up and see what you can ﬁnd.

O PINION 1 WAYS TO PRACTICE TOLERANCE Listen, listen, listen! Speak your mind in a calm, respectful way Never tease or mock something your classmate is passionate about Try new activities Count to 10 before saying something you might regret

Senior bucket list almost reaches completion after four years BY SAMM

At the start of my freshman year, I created a bucket list. The list contained tasks I wanted to complete before the end of my senior year. After my 716 days of over-crowded hallways, exessive PDA and annoying locker buddies, my bucket list is finally finished. First on my bucket list was to attend a high school formal dance. Though I had this task completed my freshman year, it was not until Junior Banquet that I officially crossed it off the list. One of my best nights of high school was spent dancing the night away with my class. Between the music, menu and friends, the night was unforgettable. Juniors, go - if not you will regret it! My next goal was to attend a sporting event. From watching

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the football team to the girl’s basketball games, it is hard not to get caught in the moment. The crazy “tailgaters” cannot help but make you get on your feet and cheer. Completing that task was one of the easiest. “I love tailgating and being with all my friends. We may look funny, but we sure do make the crowd go wild! I cannot wait for the next game,” said senior Craig Beidler. I have always wanted to make a snow angel in the courtyard. So when the snow lays untouched in the courtyard, a beautiful snowangel will be able to be seen. Although I have not yet completed it, before senior year is up I will have successfully created the best snow angel. The famous white block outside the school has always been decorated by a varsity sport. The volleyball team took control of the block this season allowing me to cross “painting the block” off my list. Another check was now complete. A common but must-have on my list was to obtain a senior study hall. By having a senior study hall it would give me the

PHOTO BY SAMM SERFASS

The block displays the beautiful artwork of the Varsity volleyball team as the seniors all painted their names on it. Each season a different Varsity sports team takes over the block to show their support for Wadsworth athletics.

luxury to talk, sleep, watch TV or do absolutely nothing without being scolded. I managed to get two study halls (zero period pays off). Something all high school students should experience in their four years is a school bonﬁre. The homecoming bonﬁre last year was the check I needed. Second to last on my bucket list is to ask a guy to a dance. In my three years, I have chickened

out every single time. This year however, I will ask a guy, at least I hope. Finishing this makes the list almost complete. “I think that girls need to ask the guys to a dance more often because it is so much pressure on the guys. I mean what guy doesn’t want to be asked in a cute way!” said senior Jordan Keener. My last item on my bucket list is to graduate. In less than seven months, I will be able to walk

across the stage with my diploma in hand and look back with no regrets. After four long years at Wadsworth High the ﬁnal check on my list will be complete. High school ﬂies by. Do not take a single day for granted, and do not be afraid to try something new. These will be some of the best years of your life. Start your list now because when it is all said and done, we are all going to kick the bucket.

What is on your bucket list?

Wish to graduate

13% 23% Want to play a senior prank

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Would like to play a varsity sport or Would like join a club to witness a fight

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First date determines fate BY MIKE

My name is Michael, and I have been dating girls since the third grade. I have gone on many ﬁrst dates, and I have experienced many different outcomes. Some dates have been quite magical, while others have been disastrously tragic. Fellow high school boys, take it from an experienced bachelor; your performance on a ﬁrst date determines whether you live to see another date. It is six o’clock at night, and you are supposed to pick your date up from her house at seven. You are starting to become a little nervous because you understand that tonight is your one and only chance. Teenage girls do not give second chances. I advise you to take a nice warm shower to ease any nerves, but most of all, to banish any body odor. Please, never ever use a bar of soap! Always use a name brand body wash like Old Spice. The soapy senior citizen scent can not compare to the sexy manly scent left by Old Spice body wash. “I used bar soap until about junior year,” said senior Patrick DeAguiar, “until I realized it was not giving me results.”

As you are shampooing your hair, take deep breaths and visualize your date. Imagine yourself saying all the right things at all the right times, perfectly avoiding awkward silences in the car and your date laughing at all your jokes. Unless your date is your mother, this will never happen, but confidence and visualization is critical if you want to impress that special gal tonight. After you get out of the shower, it is go-time. Appearance is everything. Let’s face it; girls are just as shallow as guys. Whatever you do, do not dress to impress. Wear something slightly casual. I recommend jeans and a nice noncollared shirt. Dressing out of character will cause your date to feel uncomfortable. If you dress up too much, she will probably mistake your movie date as the Cinderella Ball, except she will definitely be leaving earlier than midnight. “I’ve learned the hard way that a tuxedo is a bad first date outfit,” said sophomore Tyler Perry, holding back tears. If a girl ever feels skeptical about you as a person, your scent could change her mind. Use cologne but not too much. The worst mistake of most rookie daters is the cologne bath. Do not make yourself smell so luxurious that your date has trouble breathing. Also, do not forget that everybody hates bad breath. Brush your teeth twice, rinse with mouth wash and carry pocket mints. It is 6:58 p.m., and you are pulling into your date’s driveway. I

hope you did not forget that you are required to meet your date’s parents. Try not to over think this; just stand up straight, shake hands, keep eye contact, make short conversation, compliment your date, compliment your date’s parents, compliment your date’s parents’ house, avoid jokes, avoid sarcasm, laugh a little, be polite, pet the family dog, get out of there as fast as you can. It is as easy as that. As you walk from the house to the car, open her door for her. This may seem old-school and cheesy, but it makes the girl into believing you are respectful. Plus, the parents are sure to still be watching you at this point. Once she is in the car, ask her about her day. Let her know you are listening by asking questions. Do not ask too many or else she will think you are very unintelligent. Try telling a funny story; this will make her laugh and create a more comfortable environment for both of you. If you plan on dating this girl more than once, do not sing, recite poetry or discuss politics. “I sang Celine Dion’s ‘All By Myself’ to a girl once,” said junior Dom Owens, “but she just got up and left.” When you get to the movie theater, ask for two tickets. If she offers to pay, just say, “It’s no big deal.” Always pay for your date, even if you do not have a job and she does. If you have trouble coming up with money, ask your parents. Girls dig guys that are willing to spend cash on them.

Just do not tell them that it is your parents’ money. Movies are a safe first date pick because not much conversation is necessary to keep the date going. Do not misinterpret what I am saying and think that once you get to the movie, you can stop talking to your date. That is another rookie mistake. A true experienced dater would slouch in his seat and lean towards his date, making flirtatious comments throughout the movie. If you feel a connection, try holding her hand, unless you have really sweaty palms. Please do not kiss a girl in the middle of a movie. That is so seventh grade. Try not to get caught up in what you are watching; your job tonight is to capture a young woman’s heart—not to be able to write a review on the movie. Once the movie ends, you are to return your date to her house. The last thing parents want is a boy returning their innocent baby daughter home after her curfew. Your car pulls into her driveway for the second time that night, and the date is approaching its end. Put the car in park. Get out of the car. Walk around the car and meet her on the other side. As you walk your date to the door like a gentleman, feed her compliments and tell her that you had a “great” time. At this point you must decide whether or not you will kiss her. A kiss may have either a positive or negative impact on the date. I have not experienced my first kiss yet, so I am unqualified to instruct you any further. Good luck and date well.

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Things You Probably Should not Say on a First Date

“That bowl of chili I had this afternoon is making some noise in the basement, if ya know what I mean.” “You have a very similar cheek-bone structure to my last girlfriend’s.”

“This date is more exciting than my last game of ‘Call of Duty’. I’m a 10th Prestige Level 65.”

“I spent three hours today looking through your Facebook pictures.” “I’ll pay for this date, but you have to pay for the wedding.”

Switch to ACT will be beneficial for students BY JEFF

As a senior this year, I have taken some time to look back on the things I have done in my past three years at Wadsworth. The dances, the sporting events and many new friends always come to mind. One thing that seems to get overshadowed in this time spent in thought are the tests students must endure. I am not talking about the infamous clock quiz in Mrs. Barlow and Mrs. North’s Honors Analysis class. I am referring to the Ohio Graduation Test and the ACT. Within the next few

years, Ohio will be switching from the OGTs to the ACT, and this switch could raise some controversy. For a high school student in Ohio, passing the OGTs is mandatory. The OGT consists of ﬁve parts: reading, mathematics, science, social studies and writing. All of these subjects are key to a student’s success; yet, for students to enter college they must take another bar test with very similar subjects. “I am a little nervous to take the OGTs. Its hard not to think in the back of your mind that if you don’t pass the tests you don’t graduate,” said freshman Kayla Hogston. Obviously, the OGT holds a lot of importance in the life of a high school student but so does the ACT. This is why switching to the ACT will beneﬁt the students in a greater manner than taking both. The ACT is a nationwide test

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Students stress when it comes time to take big tests. By eliminating one we can help students achieve better grades on the tests that matter most to them.

that high school students must pay to take. Students pass their OGTs to get out of high school only to turn around and have to take the ACT to get into college. This is where I feel the state of Ohio has it all wrong. If students just took the ACT, that would eliminate the millions of dollars to have the OGTs graded, as well as eliminate massive amounts of stress students get when it comes time to take the test. As a student who has taken the ACT multiple times, I know how stressful it is. If teachers were willing to take some time each year to prepare the students, we could lower the students’ amount of stress when it comes time to take the ACT. Junior Natasha Landon believes that the OGT does not really matter. The same people who

do well on the OGT will do well on the ACT. This is very true because the two tests are so similar. On the outside, it seems silly not to drop the OGT, but there are some down falls. There are two possible issues I see with dropping the OGTs, both of which are fixable. The first is that the ACT does not cover the subject of social studies. This I believe is a very minor issue that could be easily fixed. The state could create a social studies section to be taken, or even take it to the national level and add a social studies section to the ACT. The second issue I see with dropping the OGTs is money. The OGTs did not cost the students anything to take. For families with lower income, the price of taking the ACT may be a little

steep. This could easily be taken care of with something similar to a free reduced lunch. Most of the cost of the ACT would be covered by the school and the family would pay a small price. “I feel that using the ACT instead of the OGT is pointless because students scores won’t change and the price to fund the ACT is a waste,” said senior Josh Grimm. While all of this is very valid, it comes down to one question. Do we as the state of Ohio beneﬁt more with the OGT or without it? I believe we would be in a much better situation if the OGTs were gone and taking the ACT was mandatory for all students. With the help of educators and the support of families we could make this a smooth and stress-free transition.

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By owning an iPod, a person may enjoy their music, play a game, even watch videos,. However, after several thousand uses, an iPod may break or lack up to date features. This problem was remedied by Apple Inc. when they released the new iPod Nano. Apple released a new iPod Nano on Sept. 9, and it has been a hit ever since. The new iPod Nano is available in nine different colors, including Project Red that raises awareness for HIV/AIDS. The Nano has a large variety of additions that have left people speechless all over the globe. The greatest addition to the iPod is the built in video camera, which will allow people to take video of anything they want, whenever, and wherever. Not only does it take video, but it also has a built in microphone to record audio. Just because it is a great video camera does not mean the iPod is going to change in size. The Nano still has the same dimensions, except it has a larger screen and a camera lens on the back. “It would be awesome to get the iPod Nano because they are small and convenient. Plus the

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Alicia , 11 takes time out of her busy day to take photos on her brand new iPod.

components. With features like x-ray, thermal, motion blur and sepia, the fun will never cease to make every memory more meaningful. “It would be awesome though Even to get the iPod Nano the Nano has new because they are small possibilities, Apple not hold back and convienent. Plus the did their ingenuity. The new camera is awesome!” new technology also gives people -Brittney Della Sera,11 the opportunity to pause live radio much more interesting, and which according to freshman that is probably why the Nano Maggie Williams, “The worst comes with ﬁfteen new special thing about the radio is if one

new camera is awesome!” said junior Brittney Della Sera. Special effects make videos

gets a phone call or has to turn off their music player, there is a good chance of missing one of the best songs.” These tragedies are now over because the iPod gives the option of pausing radio whenever one pleases. Also, recording voice memos is an option along with a navigation system that announces the name of the song when it is scrolled over. The new Nano has been named the “new workout player” by new owners because it also includes a pedometer, which counts ones steps, providing a large advantage to those who often exercise. “The new Nano will encourage me to workout more and become more motivated,” said junior Aeril Sampsel. Finding a nice music player to run with is easier because with the Nano, timing a daily run, figuring distance or just finding out how many steps it takes to get from first period to second period. “Also, having a built in pedometer and great music player will make me want to work out longer and harder.” said freshman Daniel Ruff. With the new iPod Nano, people can now take videos, have a built in pedometer and listen to their favorite tunes all on an iPod that is a very reasonable price.

Halloweekend sends chills down spines BY KORY JENSEN

Cedar Point has brought twists and turns to students’ spines all summer. Starting in October, the twisting roller coasters will begin to send shivers down spines as Halloweekends return to Cedar Point. The Halloweekends began Sept. 18 and covers every weekend from that time until Nov. 1. The fear ﬁlled weekends feature special Halloween attractions such as haunted houses and scare zones. The two new houses opening, Happy Jack’s Toy Factory and Eerie Estates, give a ﬁnishing touch to the terrifying already lineup of scares such as, Club Blood and Undertaker U. Scare zones such as Terror Island, CornStalkers and Carnevil are

front of their friends, there are sections designated for kids they can visit. The Hay Bale Maze and Planet Spooky give park attendees all the fun of Halloween without the horror. “I can handle the Top Thrill “I can handle the Top Thrill Dragster, but Dragster, but the haunted the haunted houses are just too much.” houses are just too much. It is -Luke Zvada,12 nice to visit the kids’ zones such for a haunted house. It is nice as Witches of Witch Hollow to to be frightened even when I am experience the fun of Halloween,” just walking to the next roller said senior Luke Zvada. For those lucky enough to be coaster,” said freshman Nathan on the Main Midway, Top Thrill Pound. For students that want to be Dragster Midway and Gemini able to enjoy Cedar Point but, Midway around four o’clock, do not want to be embarrassed there is a Halloween parade. The when they scream in terror in parade, which is named Monster

located on paths around the park. Instead of having to wait in line for haunted houses, scare zones give visitors the frights as they walk around the park. “I like being able to get scared when I do not have to wait in line

Midway Invasion Celebration Parade, runs every Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m., weather permitting. The parade is familyfriendly, so those who cannot handle the haunted houses can enjoy the parade. “The two hour drive may seem like a lot, but the ticket prices make it worth it,” said sophomore Katie Magnacca. A student can get into the park for the price of $44.99 for the day. For those arriving after 4 p.m., the ticket price is only $29.99. The hours of Halloweekends vary daily. Since Halloweekends features attractions for all ages, it is an enjoyable way to get Halloween scares while being able to experience the fun of the holiday. Students can enjoy the experience of Halloweekends all throughout the month of October.

Favorite Haunted Houses

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Upcoming Movie Releases

Saw VI Oct. 23

Michael Jackson’s This is It Oct. 28

The Boondock Saints II Oct. 30

The Box Nov. 6

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Adrienne and Alyssa show off their beach gear. PHOTO BY MADDIE GABROSEK

Senior Neal leads tailgating and represents the beach theme in swim trunks during the game against Stow.

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Juniors Robyn and Megan show off their capes for the superhero theme. Above Left: Claire , Sarah and Hannah display their super hero t-shirts.

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A group of senior girls pose with the grizzly mascot at the Wadsworth vs. Nordonia game.

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Sophomores Taylor and Anna pose with camo bandanas.

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Sophomores Jessie and Emily show off their “nerdy” glasses at the Wadsworth vs. Revere game. Top right: Seniors Jeff and Chris cheer on the Grizzlies in their nerdy attire.

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Seniors Sam and Ali pose in their nerd attire at the home game against Revere.

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The band leads the grizzlies in the opening ﬁght song at a football game.

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The band presents an uncommon pre-game show at the ﬁrst home football game against Stow.

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Band directors Emily , John , and Rochelle lead the band’s performance at the ﬁrst football game against Stow.

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Seniors Kayla , Amber, Taylor , and Danielle wear camo Junior Katie poses in the courtyard in apparel at the game at Green. her camo during spirit week.

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Trumpet players execute a routine at a half time presentation.

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The colorguard and band prepare to perform their pre-game show at the game vs. Stow.

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Justin , Hayden , Katie , Sara , and Brian take time to get their picture taken with senior Sarah .

Homecoming Court 2009 Freshmen: Mariah Robinson & Stuart Turk

Sophomore: Paige Serbin &Jack Snowball

Junior: Megan Crawford & Aarick Swarez

Senior: Hannah Brewer & Patrick Deaguiar Emily Mann & Jason Papas PHOTO BY BROOKE BERGER

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Angelica , Elizabeth , and Caleb in front of the “outer space” decorations.

cutline King and Queen: Ben & Emily

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A group of seniors come together for a picture at the end of the dance to remember their last Homecoming dance together.

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Kevin takes a snapshot with his date Stephanie .

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Another group of seniors poses together for their last picture at a Homecoming together.

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Homecoming King Ben , and Homecoming Queen Emily walk the ﬁeld at halftime of the Homecoming football game.

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A Monster Ate My Homework Oct. 29, 30, 31 & Nov. 1 2 p.m.* and 7 p.m. *Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 only

A Midsummer’s Night Dream Dec. 3, 4, 5 7 p.m.

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Josh , 11 plays Snout as cast members help him rehearse lines.

Paige , 10 and Kyle , 9 perfect lines after school for A Monster Ate My Homework.

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Upcoming plays full of excitement, comedy BY STEFANI BAUGHMAN AND CALLIE RAY

Break a leg, and crack a joke! Drama students are ready to display their talents in the upcoming plays that will be full of laughter. This fall there will be two productions on display at O.J. Works Auditorium. The students will be performing A Monster Ate My Homework and A Midsummer’s Night Dream, which will satisfy audiences varying from young to old with fun and drama. Drama students will kick the year off with A Monster Ate My Homework debuting Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. This play is about a compulsive liar, Obie Adams, who just does not know when to stop. Senior Cory Ott brings Obie

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to life through telling tall tales in order to pass English class with Miss Dale. Miss Dale is played by junior Jill Holland, who is the director of Dracula, a play within the play. Obie uses his imagination to concoct a story about Mortimer Crank, Mrs. Dank and how Mortimer has been creating semihuman beings. The whole cast of Dracula is engrossed by Obie’s tale full of oddballs. Could Obie be telling the greatest lie ever told, or is he telling the truth? “There are 27 cast members in A Monster Ate My Homework, and all of them get along well,” said Mrs. Baxley. All of the cast members are able to help each other run lines with one another and receive constructive advice. Mrs. Lake

and Mrs. Baxley both described the making and producing of this performance as, “Fun!” “The funniest mishap in making this play was when we broke our door,” said Lake. A Monster Ate My Homework is not the only play hitting the stage this fall. A Midsummer’s Night Dream will also be premiering Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Mrs. Zagar and Mrs. Csaky are co-directing this production and have high expectations for opening night. Cast members have described the making of the play as, “interesting and fun.” Written by one of the world’s most famous playwrights, William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream is full of romance and comedy.

Although some may have found reading the play for English class difﬁcult, this performance is sure to help the audience understand the Shakespearean language and grasp the purpose of this story. A Midsummer’s Night Dream is a magical story about fairies who take joy in altering the love lives of the Athenians. As the play develops and the plot thickens, eight relationships are exposed. “The play is full of complicated love triangles,” said Zagar as she described the play. This production is full of surprises and wonder that are sure to aid the audience in comprehending the story. The selection of this play was made prior to the beginning of the school year by Cskay and Zagar through process of elimination.

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Csaky proposed the idea of A Midsummer’s Night Dream to Zagar and as many know, she could not decline the opportunity to co-direct a Shakespearean play. They have set the bar high for themselves and are sure to surpass the expectations made before the school year. The key to this production is quality and perfection that will certainly be apparent in their debut on stage. A Midsummer’s Night Dream and A Monster Ate My Homework consists of varying casts. These two plays are full of creative students who have spent an estimated 10 plus hours a week on perfecting a ﬁnal piece to perform. As Mr. Singleton says, “Plays are meant to be seen.”

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Clubs, activities create memories for students

BY CALLIE RAY AND STEFANI BAUGHMAN

There is simply no excuse for having nothing to do when there are so many clubs and activities to join. Advisors and club members all agree that getting involved in school activities and clubs are great ways to reach out and make a difference, not only to the community, but also within oneself. All clubs are open to anyone and everyone ready to learn and have fun with their peers.

First Priority

For those students who value religion as a large part of their

lives, joining First Priority is a great way to connect with other students who have similar values. First Priority meets every Wednesday morning in Room 606 at 7 a.m.

Speech and Debate:

The team is on a roll again with many new and returning members. Ms. Mathews and Mr. Singleton are focused on the continuation of improvement and success for the members involved. General meetings for this club are every Wednesday after school. “It’s deﬁnitely harder than people think,” said Daniel Davis, 10. “It takes dedication to succeed.” Daniel and his partner,

Whittney Fisher, 10, compete in Duo, one of the many categories. The ﬁrst tournament will be Nov. 7 at Perry, and the following weekend, the team will be hosting a tournament at the high school.

Science Club:

Getting off to a productive start, the Science Club has already designed T-shirts, taken a trip to the Akron Zoo and hiked eight Summit County Metro Park trails. For those students still wishing to join the Science Club, meetings are every Thursday at 7 a.m. in Mr. Burton’s Room, 701 B. The trip to the Akron Zoo was a hit. Both the jelly ﬁsh and sun bear exhibits were favorites

among the group. Along with other activities, the Science Club is currently in the works of scheduling a visit to the Toledo Zoo on a Saturday in November, so here is another chance for those who missed out on the ﬁrst trip.

Road Less Traveled:

This club, led by Mr. Singleton, invites students to come together and discuss various topics in an open environment. Students involved in Road Less Traveled have already organized two corn hole events that have proven to be very successful. Just last week they held a corn hole tournament in order to raise money for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

They were able to raise well over $650 for this charity event. Meetings are held every other Tuesday of the month in Room 502.

SADD:

SADD is a student leadership organization dedicated to preventing destructive decisions. These students provide their fellow peers with prevention and intervention tools to deal with the issues of underage drinking, drug use, impaired driving, teen violence, depression and suicide. Members of this club meet once a month on Thursdays after school in the library to help promote youth health and safety.

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Fact Of the Month Months that begin with a Sunday will always have a Friday the 13.

Quote Of the Month “I’ve seen enough horror movies to know that any weirdo wearing a mask is never friendly.” -Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

JUNK OF THE MONTH GARRETT

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Garrett ’s current car may have been top notch in the 1980s when it was created, but now the 1988 Chrysler Aries K car is out of date. With a passenger door that cracks every time it is opened and crank windows that require too much effort, Cutting’s car is not ideal for his liking. Cutting, also known as “G”, expressed his anger by saying, “My car has

absolutely no speed; cars pass me on the highway all the time!” When driving with friends, he cannot listen to his favorite music because his car does not have a CD player. There is no area for Cutting to store his valuable possessions. To top off the luxury of “G’s” car, he has to pull a knob to turn on the lights to illuminate the path to his destination. In the future, Cutting hopes to upgrade his vehicle.

To stay safe on Halloween, make sure to obey curfew and stay in groups!

Events Of the Month October 23 Happy Mole Day! October 31 Happy Halloween!

SEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH MIKE

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Favorite Teacher: Mr. Callaghan Favorite Class: Bruin Future Plans: Attend college at either Northwestern or the Naval Academy and major in engineering. Favorite Quote: “If you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Any advice?: Wake up early, drink coffee, and smile more than necessary.

JENNA Favorite Teacher: Mrs. LaMonica Favorite Class: Show Choir Future Plans: Pursue an Aeronautical engineering degree. Favorite Quote: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” -Walt Disney Any advice?: Why do today when you can do tomorrow?

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The popular English teacher, Mr. Sean Flaherty, is more than meets the eye when it comes to the favorite things in his life. What is your favorite TV show? Jeopardy is my favorite television show. What is your favorite movie? Good Will Hunting with Robin Williams, Matt Damon and Ben Afﬂeck. It’s inspirational.

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Your favorite book? My favorite book is Lord of the Flies; some people think it’s a bore, but not me. If you could pick, what would be your favorite food? Stuffed crust pizza with double cheese and pepperoni. What is your favorite awkward moment? When I was 16, I went on a date with the girl I liked. We went to the county fair and went on a ride that spun around. I threw up about eight times and her mom had to come pick us up. What is your favorite college memory? The many bonds I made with my football teammates that still exist today. Sundae topping? DoubleStuffed Oreo Cookies. And your favorite Harry Potter Movie? Is that a serious question?

Key Statistics: When he ran his ﬁrst cross country meet, he was the winner. He is eight seconds away from breaking the school record. He also led his team his rookie season. Treasured accomplishment this year: He holds the second fastest time in school history. Goals for the future: He would like to break 15:30 by his senior year. Key Statistics: Advanced farthest in sectional play for her team. Two year ﬁrst singles player. Third place in Suburban League (2008). Treasured accomplishment this year: Advancing to Solon Sectional Finals. Goals for the future: To move up in the tennis Suburban League standings and to make it to districts.

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The summer of 2009 sports proved to be very thrilling. (Left) Floyd Mayweather Jr. knocked out Juan Manuel Marquez. (Center) Usain Bolt’s electrifying 100 meter world record time of 9.58 seconds, broke the previous record of 9.69 seconds. (Right) The little league baseball giants, California Chula Vista, forced the competition out of its path to win the Little League World Series.

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The Detroit Lions won a football game before the Cleveland Browns. Cliff Lee, former Cleveland Indians pitcher, won 8 straight games after leaving Cleveland to play for the Phillies. Jim Tressel, the Ohio State head coach, has lost five straight games against top five teams. The Dallas Cowboys lost home opener to the New York Giants in their new $1.3 billion stadium. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback, Brett Favre, has defeated all 32 current teams in the NFL.

West charged for carrying handguns BY EVAN DAMMARELL

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ point guard Delonte West was arrested by Maryland police Thursday, Sept. 17. West was originally pulled over on his Can-Am Spyder motorcycle along the Capital Beltway in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, for cutting off a police ofﬁcer. West was found carrying a Beretta 9 mm handgun in his waistband, a Ruger .357 mm magnum handgun strapped to his leg and a Remington 870 shotgun strapped across his back inside a guitar case, all fully loaded. West said he suffers from bipolar disorder, and that he has been getting treatment for it over the past year, and missed last season’s training camp due to the disorder. When pulled over with the three weapons, West said, “(I was) In a routine that I got out of this summer,” concerning his

medication. West has also said that his falling out of routine explains why he had three loaded guns in his possession when he was pulled over. “I understand that Delonte West has been suffering from bipolar disorder for years now. And I am happy that he is getting the treatment he needs, but he needs to get even more help. Because if the Maryland police had not found the guns on him, the situation could have been much worse,” said junior Forrest Duta. West helped lead the Cavaliers to win 66 games last season, 39 of which were at home. He had a ﬁeld goal percentage of 46% and 40% on three-pointers. He also helped the Cavaliers reach game six of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, only to lose the to Orlando Magic. According to ESPN, Danny Ferry, Cavaliers general manager said, “We are aware of the

situation and take this matter very seriously. We have been in communication with Delonte and his family. We are gathering more information and will not have further comment until the appropriate time,” West has a court date set for Nov. 20, and has returned to practice with the Cavaliers after

From there he won many awards and put up great statistics for professional scouts. With his hard work and talent, Quinn earned himself a spot in the 2007 NFL draft. The Cleveland Browns were in desperate need of someone to build a team around. They were in need of a true franchise quarterback that would bring success to the team. The Browns looked upon Quinn

as the future leader of their team. They saw him as the quarterback that could allow them to be a contender this year. “Quinn was the pick we needed. He is the leader the Browns have been looking for. I was looking forward to watching the Browns when Quinn would be quarterbacking,” said senior Nick Kennell. The Browns knew that he would need some time to develop as a quarterback. He needed to learn the offense, how to read the defense, and he needed a mentor to teach him. Derek Anderson was to be Quinn’s teacher. He was leading the Brown’s offense until his play began declining. The fans were now sensing the long, awaited Quinn to start. With many people very excited to see Quinn play and what he could bring to the ﬁeld, Eric Mangini (Browns head coach) decided to give him a shot this year. “The Browns wanted to be a contender. Derek Anderson was not doing the job, and it was ﬁnally Quinn’s turn to take over,” said junior Spencer Meyers.

missing the first two days of training camp, but did not play the first and second pre-season game against the Charlotte Bobcats, and it has yet to be determined when he will return. He faces a $2,500.00 fine, or a three to five year prison sentence for the weapon charges, and possible suspension from the NBA.

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Delonte West, who helped lead the Cavaliers to the NBA Eastern Conference ﬁnals last season, now faces three to ﬁve years in prison for gun possession.

Cleveland loses hope in Quinn OPINION BY ANTHONY SCHROCK

Brady Quinn, the 22nd overall draft pick selected by the Cleveland Browns in 2007, set out to be the Browns’ next franchise quarterback. Like always, Cleveland fans have been disappointed. Quinn was a major prospect for colleges coming out of high school. His talent landed him a starting position at Notre Dame where he continued to excel.

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Brady Quinn, the “Hero of the Browns,” has proven to not be so heroic. The Browns have given him more than one chance to prove himself, and he has failed.

The fans were ready and the team was ready. Cleveland was ready for a Browns team that would be a challenger. Little did the city know, Cleveland was to be disappointed once again. Quinn, in three starts, put up the small amount of 400 yards, threw for one touchdown and three interceptions. He was sacked a total of ten times in three games, the most in the NFL. The most important statistic of them all was that he had a record of 0-3, he had not won a game for the Browns. “Quinn took a turn for the worst. He disappointed us all, and now I am wondering if Quinn was ever the answer. I lost hope for the Browns once again this season,” said sophomore Brett Baughman. Mangini then decided to turn his decision around. He pulled Quinn during the third game of the season and played Anderson. Now Anderson is starting the games once again for the Browns. The Browns put hope in Quinn; Cleveland put hope in him, but just like every other Cleveland story, it ended in disaster and disappointment.

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The seed the Wadsworth Girls Volleyball team received in the Barberton District.

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When it comes to sports, if a team cannot score they cannot win. The Boy’s Varsity Soccer team has taken that fact to heart this season and have had much success. The buzz around the soccer team is not on their overall performance, however, the talk of the school is mainly on the individual performance of senior and captain Brandon House.

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, House broke the Wadsworth High School record for most shutout games in a career. The game was against Suburban League rival Green, and the score was a 00 tie between the Bulldogs and Grizzlies. House has been between the goal posts since his sophomore year and as of Oct. 12., House has 25 career shutouts. The record was held by Paul Vargo, who set the previous record

1,000 16:51.43 Russel McCune’s running time at the Grizzly Invitational, placing him sixth.

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Senior captain and goal keeper Brandon awaits to be challenged by an attempted shot at a home game this season. House has seven shutouts this year alone and continues to be a brick wall between the goal posts.

Girls X Country Led by standouts Paige Szabat and Nicole Cargill, the team defeated state ranked Medina at the Grizzly Invitational. The girls travel to districts on October 24.

Boys X Country Junior Russell McCune, placed sixth at the Grizzly Invitational, and has paced the boys to their best year since 1995.

Girls Soccer

Captains Morgan Burgner and Courtney Mendel have led the Grizzlies to a respectable season so far. The girls defeated Highland in an intense game.

Girls Tennis

Seniors Camille Meager and Julie Mozingo placed fourth in the league in first doubles, and Junior Layne Connolly finished 6th in first singles.

Volleyball

New coach Terri Mason has led the girls to a season high state ranking of tenth. The Grizzlies finished second in the Suburban League.

House breaks shutout record, leads team

Total pounds Jake Kelly benched, squated and deadlifted. He is the only student in the school in Coach Jones’ 1,000 pound club.

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of 22 in the 1987-1988 season. The rest of the soccer team has been very supportive concerning House’s performance. Junior soccer player Tyler Bennett said, “Whether its been during the season or during the offseason, Brandon has always been a hardworker. If anyone were to break a record like that, it is Brandon that deserves it.” “Everyone knows that House is a monster in the goal, but he has surpassed all expectations this season with crucial saves. He is the heart and soul of our team, and in a close game I feel safe knowing he will make the saves that will lead our team to a victory,” said senior soccer player Jake Gissinger. At the start of the 2009 season, House was in 3rd place for the shutout record with a total of 19. He has since had 7 shutouts this season against Tallmadge, Green, Berea, Ashland, Firestone and Wooster. The Grizzlies won five out of seven of House’s shutouts, tying their games against league rivals Green and Copley. During the games, House always stays involved. Even if the ball is on the other side of the field, his eyes are constantly fixed on the ball and he is awaiting the chance to make a play. The Grizzlies have not won on just the great defensive play

of House. They have also had success on the offensive side. As of Oct. 12, the Grizzlies have outscored their opponents 47-11 this season, with 11 goals against Tallmadge on the team’s Senior Night. The boys, as of Oct. 12, had an overall record of 7-3-4. The Grizzlies have somewhat struggled in the league this year, posing a 2-1-4 record. Jake Gissinger also had this to say about the team, “Our team just needs to find our chemistry. We have great skill when it comes to scoring and defending, we just need to find our rhythm and put it all together. I feel that we have a strong foundation and will succeed if we do the right things and minimize mistakes.” House and the rest of the soccer team have been successful in the past, and there is no doubt among the players they will represent the school in a positive way when tournament time rolls around. Wadsworth recently tied state ranked Copley 0-0 in a defensive battle. The Grizzlies will host the Wooster Generals in their first game of the playoffs. The Grizzlies will face tough competition in the playoffs, and when the game is on the line, one can know for sure that House will be there to save the day.

Jack ‘Snowballs’ the competition BY TATE MOORE

Boys enter high school with hopes of becoming men. Jack Snowball is not becoming a man; he is a man. The sophomore runningback not only sports a fully grown beard and legs like tree trunks, but his extremely physical play shows opposing defenders that he will not go down easily. The tenth grader has already earned his frequent endzone visitor card by accumulating thirteen touchdowns through his first seven games. Snowball has been selected to be in the Athlete of the Month Spotlight Interview. Bruin Reporter: How does it feel to be the first athlete of the month this school year? Jack Snowball: I did not know we had an athlete of the month, so it is a real honor. Most people cannot say that they were spotlighted in the October issue of the Bruin. BR: You are only a sophomore. How are you dominating varsity football so early in your career? JS: I would not say “dominating”, but I am having success, and I owe that to the offensive line. Also, the almighty Bart Randolph makes big holes for me. BR: Your dad was a standout at Revere High School and also as a coach. Do you think that is an advantage to you? JS: Definitely, my dad helps me

a lot. He always tells me what I need to work on. He is not afraid to tell me straight up that I need to do some things better. BR: Do you credit your success more to your genetics or hard work? JS: I think it is both. I would say more the work. My dad thinks he is an athlete, but I get most of my genetics from my mom. BR: What is a typical workout like for Jack Snowball? JS: Well, a workout for me starts with eating a good meal for breakfast. Oatmeal, eggs, toast and juice is usually on the menu. Before I can workout though, I must get a good stretch in. A man like me, I need a good 15 minutes at least. Then, I usually run around the block a couple of times. In the weightroom, I go to Coach Flaherty for advice. The size of that man speaks for itself. BR: Will winning a league title satisfy you? JS: It is one of the team’s goals, but I want more. Another one of our goals is to reach the State Final Four. BR: How far are the Grizzlies going this year? JS: I want to win a state championship. BR: What goals do you have for yourself this year?

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Sophomore running back looks to run over another defender. The Grizzly runningback has scored thirteen times in his ﬁrst seven varsity football games.

JS: I want to rush for 1700 yards, and do what I can to help the team go undefeated and far into the playoffs. BR: What team in the league do you enjoy beating the most? JS: Barberton. I just hate them. BR: What do you want to accomplish by the end of your highschool career?

JS: I want to have a winning record overall and reach the playoffs every year. BR: Some people compare you to Wadsworth great Dru Jones. Do you think you can live up to those expectations? JS: When I leave Wadsworth, I want to be known as the only Jack Snowball.

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HEALTH Food Myths Myth: Certain foods burn more fat Fact: Physically chewing and digesting certain foods burns up more calories than the actual foods do.

Myth: Butter is healthier than margarine Fact: Butter contains saturated fat and contains high levels of “bad” cholesterol also called LDL. Margarine contains both saturated fat and LDL.

Myth: Fresh fruits are better than frozen. Fact: You may get more nutrients from frozen ones. Even though supermarkets say fresh, they spend months being packaged and shipped. Often times having frozen or canned foods can lack taste and have the down side of having extra additives

Herbal Remedies

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Pe Min Kan Wan- an herb product for treating colds. Dried figs- an acidic fruit, great for soar throats. Po Sum On Oil- a medicated oil which reliefs minor aches and pains from muscles and joints.

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Ji Gu Cao- which are herbs that are brewed to make tea. This tea can help protect liver failure. The other two jars contain Ginseng and Chrysanthemum which are used to brew tea to cleanse the digestive system.

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Mexican cuisine proves healthy and delicious BY LINA HOBLOS

Mexico is one the most culturally rich countries in the world. From its ancient ruins to its culturally rich foods, Mexico bursts with fun and spice. Therefore Mexican food is a true staple of their culture. When people think of Mexican food, people think of lots of cheese and fattening amounts of sour cream, but in reality, the most authentic dishes are low in fat. Mexican food can offer several benefits to one’s health and well being. The food itself lacks calories. However, adding extra cheese and sour cream can increase the calorie content significantly. It also contains a varying amount of nutrients, such as proteins, fibers and carbohydrates. The main intake of

carbohydrates comes from rice. Mexican rice is full of carbohydrates, but only a certain amount is necessary in your daily amount. Beans are also a main ingredient in Mexican cuisine, which are rich in ﬁber and protein. Squash is also occasionally used and contains an ample amount of vitamin A. The infamous chile peppers are widely used in several dishes. Aside from the heat, chile peppers are an outstanding source of vitamins A and C. Mexican dishes also contain nutrients that can come in the form of vegetables. Many authentic dishes can have a sufﬁcient amount of nutrients through its varied use of vegetables. They also have disease preventing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Salsa, for example, is mainly vegetables mixed together, with a

minimal amount of any fattening additives. One does not have to sacrifice the fattening foods completely. Asking for low fat sour cream can significantly change the amount of calories one takes in, and the less calories the better. Another good way to stay healthy while still maintaining that great taste is grilling food, rather than frying it. Grilled fish, shrimp and chicken are great sources of protein. Protein makes you feel more full, which in result allows one to eat less. Instead of eating a flour tortilla, wheat or corn tortillas are better. When it comes to tortilla chips or Tostitos, it can be difficult to maintain those healthy nutrients because they can be deep fried. The biggest thing that one should stay away from is deep fried foods. Instead

of deep frying Tostitos or tortilla chips, one can simply brush the chips with a little oil and salt. One can also add spices according to preferred taste. Place them in the oven at 350 degrees or until crisp. Although they are not like fried chips, they still have that crunchy bite that is perfect for snacking on. If time is an issue, a handful of supermarkets sell fat free tortilla chips that also taste great. Mexican food proves to be not only delicious, but healthy as well. Many of the most authentic dishes are the most healthy and the tastiest. Substituting different, healthier ingredients can make a dish better for one’s health without sacriﬁcing that tangy taste. Being healthy is not a chore when it comes to Mexican food. The key is knowing what makes a dish healthy.

Pineapple Tomato Salsa

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1 pound, chopped tomatoes

2 cups fresh pineapple 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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2 teaspoons freshly chopped tarragon leaves 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground balck pepper

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Pineapple tomato salsa is a healthy mexican dish that has the beneﬁts of fruits and vegetables.

Directions on how to prepare the dish: Mix together the chopped tomatoes, pineapple, lemon juice, tarragon leaves, salt and pepper. For best results, have the bowl full of ingredients covered and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Place the salsa in individual dishes for serving. Enjoy!

Going crazy with alternative medicine BY JOE VARGO

A pill for a headache. Another for a cough. Pop this to feel good. Pop this to feel nothing. There is a pill for everything. In our society, the possibility for natural, alternative remedies is almost non-existent. Cough, influenza, allergies, burns, cuts, bruises; all of these conditions have pills, shots and remedies. The trouble some people run into is the cost. In many cultures, it is common to find alternative sources for relief. In third world and developing countries, it is not uncommon for herbs and other natural methods of medicine to cure ailments. It may be advantageous to consider some affordable alternatives to expensive pharmaceuticals. There may be an alternative to a change in the health care system. An example of the herbal and alternative forms of medicine can be found on the opposite side of the world. In China for example, medicine that has been proven effective for hundreds of years has been called “alternative” by the western civilization. Consider some of the teas both the ancient and modern Chinese use. Macerated or liquid-separated liquor with wolfberry is used to make a tea to treat inflammation and many skin ailments. This plant

to the ancient practice and have deemed the practice and research of acupuncture to be valuable. Aloe Vera may be one of the most well-known natural remedies in the United States. It is used to treat sunburn. When on vacation, it is a necessity to have a bottle of this remedy. What many do not know about Aloe is its ability to alleviate “I would rather drink some tea diabetes in people. positive than rely on pills to solve all These effects come from my coughs and sniffles” the presence of the -Matt Henry,12 polysaccharides sophomores learn grocers carry similar brews of tea. about in Biology class. When the Studies show that if consumed body breaks aloe down, it lowers on a regular basis, this tea may the elevated blood lipids. One question individuals may lead to a decrease in weight gain. Some health experts and be eager to ask is, “Are herbal acupunctural medicine dieticians have suggested adding and this to people’s diet to slow the safe?” If people were to shake the increase of childhood obesity in magical medicine eight ball, the answer would be “all signs point the country. Another “alternative” way to treat addiction and weight gain can be found in the Chinese practice of acupuncture. Acupuncture is the process of inserting small needles into speciﬁc points of the body to relieve pain for therapeutic purposes. Modern medicine does recognize the effectiveness of acupuncture. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has committed years of research

is found commonly in some parts of Asia and Europe, but could be easily grown in the United States in temperate areas. One Chinese tea is very famous for its ability to promote metabolism and regulate skin cell aging. Yong Chun Fo Shou, which literally means “Buddha’s Hand,” can do all this. Many local

to yes.” If these herbal remedies are prescribed by a professional medical doctor, they are both highly effective and perfectly safe. It is not just professionals worried about taking pills. “I would rather drink some tea than rely on pills to solve all my coughs and snifﬂes,” said senior Matt Henry. Allergies to these cures are rare, but do exist. Under no circumstances should anyone consider taking their health care into their own hands. The question people should consider is: “Is it really necessary that medicine come in the form of needle or pill?” There is a possibility that the current system in the United States could beneﬁt from the knowledge of some of the oldest, cheapest and most effective cures on the planet.

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STUDENTS: What is your ideal autumn night? Well, first it would start with a romantic drive through the town. It would end by gazing at the stars. -Clay Fernholtz, 12

Going to the movies and then heading back to someone’s house and watching another movie and just being out. -Jake Jaeger, 9 Going out to a Friday night football game with all of my friends or carving pumpkins under the moonlight.

Carving pumpkins with my significant other, going through a corn maze, eating pumpkin pie and then watching a scary movie to end the night. -Liz Tompkins, 11 My ideal autumn night would be hanging out with my friends and walking up to Wal-Mart. Then going to Taco Bell or Subway for something to eat, but I always have fun with my friends no matter where we go. - Alice Kislin, 10 I love having campfires and just hanging out with friends. We like to watch funny movies. -Ally Malkowski, 9

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Jordan loves haunted houses and scary movies.

Going to a haunted house, coming home and watching scary movies with friends. -Jordan Woods, 9

My ideal autumn night would be going out to a party or a haunted house with my friends, then coming home and hang out with my friends, and watching a scary movie. -Natalia Escudero, 9

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Lindsay and Robyn love gazing at the stars.

The perfect autumn night would be in Lindsay’s backyard in her paddle boat gazing at the stars while treading through the calm waters of the pond. -Robyn Rotterschmidt and Lindsay Kelley, 11

Blowing flavored bubbles and eating them while frolicking through the wondrous scenery in my local trailer park. Then I like to plant trees in my neighbors yards in front of their windows. Then, we would play with pop rockets. Scatter scented candles around the room, have the leaves fall into magical leaf piles and then jump into them together. Watching romantic comedies until the night ends. -Jon Davis, 11 Going to McDonald’s, then the movies, then trying to find the big dipper. -Aaron Warstler, 10 Cooking dinner and making

dessert. Eating it by the fireplace, followed by a romantic comedy. -Tony Davis, 11 Going to dinner and a movie with my girlfriend then going to her house to watch T.V. -Dustin Likens, 11 We like to play backyard football with all our friends, and watch Saw movies. -Connor VanFleet and Kenny Tollett, 9 Nate and I like to drink sparkling grape juice while walking through the colorful leaves in the woods. -Dan Hayes, 12

Corn mazes, hay rides and carving pumpkins. -Lexi Surratt, 10 Ultimate frisbee with Ryan Earle and Michael Bauer. -Mike Brazier, 10 PHOTO BY SAM MALKOWSKI

Seniors love spending their fall nights together.

TEACHERS: What is your favorite fall activity? Every October my family spends a weekend in Pennsylvania’s Cook Forest State Park. We rent a log cabin for the weekend and enjoy family activities like hiking, rock climbing, playing games and cooking over a campfire. The best part is NO CELL PHONE OR T.V. reception!!! -Mrs. Pam Csaky Saturday and Sunday afternoons watching the Buckeyes win and the Browns.. poorly impersonating an NFL team. -Mr. Mark Postak

Bonfire and hay ride at the farm. -Mr. Larry Kaufman My favorite fall activity is watching or listening to University of Michigan football games on Saturdays. -Mr. Jerry Parsons OSU Games!!! -Mrs. Rhonda Clem Watching OSU consistently beat Michigan year after year after year. It never gets old! -Mrs. Michelle Rohrer I love taking my kids to the pumpkin patch, and then bringing our pumpkins home to carve. Mine usually turns out the best, but that is to be expected. -Mrs.Carrie Knapp

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Mrs. Carrie Knapp likes carving pumpkins with her children.

Spending time with my daughter, Rachel. She is my pride and joy. -Ms. Rebecca Motz

My is We favorite used to fall go activity to Roscoe to sit on as my afront porch and on Village family Saturday mornings withApple a big participate in the mug of coffee and just watch Butter Stirring Festival. My the leaves fall. Then I man daughters would enter the up, put on my game face, pumpkin contest as well as the and prepare to watch college hog calling and corn husking football! contest. -Mr. BergMy middle daughter won the hog calling contest Making apple cider overnight with my twice. We stayed grandma! at a charming inn that is no -Mr. Austin longer open. My girls still talk about those wonderful Watching football- the Grizfall trips to Roscoeand Village. zles, Buckeyes, the IBrowns! am thinking I should take Go Ohio! the grandchildren there when -Mrs. Lance they get a bit older. Sitting on the couch with the -Mrs. Victoria Mathews remote control all day and night on fall Saturdays A great day forwatching me is to college football. go to a Grizzly athletic event -Mr. Berlin in the morning, come home do some yard work, get in ready We weould rake leaves for the Buckeye game, have a a pile and take turns divfire over withthe family friends ing top. and It was our chance look likegoBilly in the toevening, to bed Sims!! and turn on another football -Mr. game,Lynn maybe talk to my wife a little (ha ha). -Mr. Bill Goddard

Drinking hot cider by the campfire and making smores with my family is my favorite fall activity. -Mrs. Barb McConnell

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Mr. Dwain Kibler posing with his friends after school.

Fall is my favorite season. I like to be outdoors, enjoying the colors-it doesn’t matter what activity I do. -Mr. Dwain Kibler Although it was many years ago my favorite fall activity was leading my high school band as head majorette. When I blew the whistle that started our march across the field at the Akron Rubber Bowl for the half time show it was so exciting every time. I still love football and all the activities that go with it, but I will never forget being a part of it. -Mrs. Joyce Bock

Taking rides in our ‘69 Camaro looking at the beautiful colors of the trees. Also, the smell of a fire, roasting hot dogs and making smores. -Mrs. Dawn Wolf I love going for walks in the park when the leaves are changing colors. -Mrs. Mary Beth Baxley My favorite fall activity is painting pumpkins and making and decorating pumpkin shaped sugar cookies. -Mrs. Abby Elliott This is easy. My favorite fall activty is coaching soccer. It does not get any better than playing a game under the lights on a cool fall evening, of course a quality win is needed to make it a perfect night. -Mr. John Johnson