Wadsworth High School
Newspaper II/III
October 2011
The
BRUIN
1870 - 2011 Wadsworth City Schools: “Celebrating 141 years of Excellence in Education”
Election Day November 8
Will the levy break? Volume XXXIV No. 2
625 Broad Street Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
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As November elections approach, school system holds breath as voters head to polls BY HANNAH ADAMS
It has been eight years since the last operating levy was needed. The Board of Education is once again returning to the voters with a modified version after the levy failed during the August election. The last operating levy was passed in February 2003. “Levies typically last five years. We have stretched this levy to eight years,” said Douglas Beeman, Treasurer of Wadsworth City Schools. Operating money, in contrast to a bond issue such as the one used to build the new schools, is money that is used to pay expenses for the operations of a district ranging from utility bills, supply purchases and personnel. Bond issues cannot be used to pay bills for those district operations. More than five million dollars have been cut from the budget in the last two years. Should the levy fail, the Board will have to cut another seven and a half million from operations and services over the next two and a half years in order to remain in the black by June 2014. The Board admits that they tried to keep the August campaign quiet. Attempts were made solely to get “yes” voters to the polls. This resulted in the levy failing 55% to 45%. In contrast, the November campaign has striven to be louder and focused directly on every voter. Other ballot issues and elections of School Board and City Council members are expected to bring voters to the polls as well. The August levy had a price tag of 5.9 mill. After it was rejected by the public, the Board made the decision to put it on the November ballot, though this time it was reduced to 4.9 mill. A
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mill is different from a million. This means that people will pay $150 per year for every $100,000 of home market value or $12.51 per month. In order to understand the science behind the need for a levy, one must dig to the roots of the issue and examine the other factors that play a role in its ability to succeed or not. Operating levy money is used for basic functions around the schools. Teachers use part of the money to replace worn and outdated textbooks. They are supplied with materials and resources to help educate children beyond the standard curriculum. This also includes the ability to maintain, update and replace outdated and faulty technology. This money also allows the schools to keep their lights on and the heat running through the cold Ohio winters. Finally, these funds support the ability to have academic and extracurricular programs. Programs that could possibly be cut if the levy fails include: middle school and freshman athletics, career tech programs, technology classes, world languages, and 5th grade band. A transition to state minimum bussing could also occur. A number of other factors contribute to the ability to pass or fail a levy. This includes circumstances of particular voters. According to the “Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010,” there are 4,083 residents of Wadsworth age 62 and over. That accounts for 18.9% of the population. Many of these people, on fixed incomes, may be less apt to vote for the levy. There are also individuals that simply cannot afford an extra
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levy during this time of economic unrest. “About 20% of our student population is at the poverty level,” said Beeman. The administration and School Board encourage the voters to separate fact from fiction this election day. Checking sources are simple ways to preventing false information.
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School buses could soon be unavailable to high school students if the levy does not pass and state minimum busing is implemented.
Two-hour delay in deliberation
BY ALYSSA KEIPER
Facing what is forecasted to be one of the most devastating winters ever, Wadsworth City Schools is looking for an alternative to traditional calamity days. The administration is considering delaying the school day by two hours. According to AccuWeather. com’s report, “Winter 20112012: Brutal for the Midwest, Great Lakes,” Northeast Ohio will be experiencing one of the worst winters in recent history. Record breaking low temperatures from Arctic air are
predicted to blast over the Great Lakes region. In addition to bitterly cold temperatures, Northeast Ohio can expect above-average levels of snowfall throughout this winter. Some of the hardest hitting storms are predicted to coincide with the coldest blasts of air. Perhaps the most compelling reason to consider a two-hour delay is the prediction that this winter will also last longer than normal. It has been predicted that this winter will last beyond February into early spring. “We have not done a two hour delay in the past because our
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district has not encountered the need for make-up days. With a pending forecast of another long winter, we decided to explore this option,” said Mr. Dale Fortner, superintendent of WCS. With only five state-allowed calamity days a year, WCS is looking for a remedy other than a full snow-day. By using twohour delays, the city has more time to plow streets and ensure safe conditions before students trek to school. “If we have delays, we will not have to cancel school if the roads can be fixed within two hours. It is also safer because we will not be going to school when it is still icy,” said Stephanie Gains, 9. These school days would end at the normal time with students undergoing an abbreviated schedule. “All of the teachers’ lessons could still be done so students do not have to rush through their work at the end of the year,” said Caleb Amposta, 11. If a two-hour delay is enacted, buses will follow their normal, everyday routes. It is simple, busing would only be delayed by two hours. Parents are only responsible for arranging alternative transportation if Please see Delay on page 10
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Brewin’ Debate
Spirit and tempers soar
Editorial
School spirit has been improving over the last couple years; however, the rise of detentions and various suspensions are also on the rise. Dress code is not the only problem sending students into detentions, but also random fights and conflicts. It is incidents like these that can quickly ruin WHS’s fine reputation. We all know how hard the band works to perfect every note. The countless hours pay off as they boost the enthusiasm at Art Wright. The cheerleaders interaction with the fans takes spirit to a whole new level. The pep they bring to football games is contagious.
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The will to win from the athletes and dedication of the coaches adds so much pride and energy throughout the entire community. But if all the community is hearing about is the lack of discipline the high school students are displaying and ending up in-school suspensions, then all the hard work and recognition the teams, band and cheerleaders do is completely wasted. What is it that we want to be remembered- for the high amount of detentions do to breaking school rules, or the high amount of spirit streaming throughout the school and bleachers? We at The Bruin feel that we all need to continue to focus on increasing positive spirit and let the negative behavior fade away.
Is the new grading scale fair in determining your final GPA? YES
NO
By Mathias zollinger
by brad virgin
I believe this year’s new grading scale is just in determining the outcome of your final grade point average. With the new scale, instead of dropping a whole point in your grade point average when you get an 89%, you only drop .7 of a point.Virtually, you are are gaining points. Think about this. If your grades in six classes were as follows: 93, 93, 89, 89, 79, and 79, on the old scale your final GPA would be a 3.0. However, on the new grading scale your final GPA would be 3.2. This, as seen, is a .2 increase in your GPA. This could very well be the differnce between getting into college or not. Overall, the new scale pushes students to work harder for the highest grade they can earn to recieve the extra GPA points. When students strive for more they will, in return, be rewarded with not only the points but the knowledge they will use throughout the rest of their lives.
This new grading scale is completely unfair in determining my final GPA. Since when is an A not a 4.0? It does not matter if you get a 91% or a 99%, you should get a 4.0 no matter what. Why would you change something that affects the seniors right before their final year starts? Could this not have began with the freshmen and by the time they were seniors, then everyone would be on the “better” grading scale. Ever since I have been in school an A has been a 4.0, which I think is very fair. The only situation in which this helps students increase their GPA is when a student has a B and can raise it to a B+ in which it will boost the students GPA by only a couple points. The bottom line is that Wadsworth is a city filled with tradition, so why would we change something that has been set for students all throughout their entire high school career? It does not make sense to me.
Letters to the editor...... Dear Editor, This letter is in response to a previously written letter to the editor in last month’s issue of The Bruin. A student wrote in saying that Student Council interfered with the nominations for Homecoming court and screened the nominees. The system used was entirely democratic, and no student council member has any part in tallying the votes. The nominees who won, won, fair and square. Alyssa Erme, 12 Dear Editor, The announcements are too quiet in some parts of the school, so I do not know what is going on half of the time. They need to fix them or speak louder. It would help everyone in the school if they could hear the announcements better. Anna Trogdon, 9 Dear Editor, I believe so far this year the school year has been a success.
There has not been any major issues in the school. I enjoy for once the laid back attitude that the principals and the administration has taken. It is a refreshing change of pace to the normal amount of kids getting in trouble. Phillip Bertke, 11 Dear Editor, The food at the school could be better.....a lot better. Joshua Weber, 10 Dear Editor, I want the levy to pass for a couple of reasons. First Middle School students should have the opportunity to play sports with their grade and for their school. We want them to be a part of Wadsworth sports even before High School. Also the traffic in and out of the schools will be crazy both in the morning and in the afternoon because there will be no more buses, so there will be so many more parents and students driving to and from school. This will add so many
more vehicles into the already crazy mix of traffic at the High School and Middle School. Also I do not think that it is fair that athletes should have to Pay to Play. Prices would be increased so much, if the levy failed, which would result in so many kids not playing sports. Maria Sansonetti, 9 Dear Editor, I would like to talk about being treated fairly in Wadsworth high school. You make one mistake and you get in trouble, sorry I am a human and I am going to make a mistake sometimes. I think the school should be nicer to kids and not make their school life worse. Elizabeth Rigot, 12 Dear Editor, The levy needs to pass because without it there would be a lack of busing and the traffic outside of the middle school and high school is bad enough. Without JV and middle school sports, our other sports would suffer from lack of
Bruin Staff Editor-in-chief: Alexa Baier Associate Editor: Kaitlin Sherrill Copy Editors: Matt Doyle, Hayley McQuate, Molly Priest Marketing Manager: Matt Doyle Front Page: Page Editor: Hannah Adams Reporters: Alyssa Keiper Editorial: Page Editor: Brad Virgin Reporters: Mathias Zollinger, Veronica Llewellyn Entertainment: Page Editor: Sabrina Parsons Reporter: Matt Grey Health: Page Editor: Kara Long Reporter: Jon Kuss, Joe Trogdon Speakout: Page Editor: Ally Malkowski Reporter: Josh Kipfer Opinion 1: Page Editor: Dayna Gallagher Reporter: Tyler Perry Opinion 2: Page Editor: Kenny Tollett Reporters: Jenny Wise Features: Page Editor: Danielle Trenta Reporter: Kayla Lockwood News: Page Editor: Frank Bertuzzi Reporter: Brooke Tittle Picture Pages: Editors: Maggie Williams, Nate Pound Sports 1: Page Editor: Tom Calhoun Reporter: Jon Chamier Sports 2: Page Editor: Matt Doyle Reporter: Nick Tavanello Of The Month: Page Editor: Jessica Gahan Reporter: Clay Smalley Ads/Business Manager: Brad Virgin Assistant: Mathias Zollinger Freelance Photographer: Jeffrey Teringo Adviser: John Gramuglia
experience. Sami Baughman, 11
delay, the students focus and concentration would not be at its best. I believe it should be all or Dear Editor, nothing. I do not like our school just Jordan Schleigh, 10 because I know they are building a better one next year. I hope our Dear Editor, new school is built for us by our I do not think that the new Pay senior year. That would be great. to Participate is fair. I only play Ryan Sheppard, 11 one sport and I, along with several other athletes, think it is unfair Dear Editor, to have to pay 100 dollars for it. I think the levy needs to pass I think it will hurt our tradition because some kids can not get as one of the best schools in the rides to and from school, so they Suburban League. Not everyone need the bus to get to home and can afford it. Also, some kids like to do it for fun and will not get back. that chance to try something new Zack Frank, 9 with the Pay to Participate. Kagan Squire, 12 Dear Editor, The school does not look bad... from the outside. If you have any comments Albert Falkenstien, 9 Dear Editor, I think the two hour delay is a bad idea. We are already not getting enough time out of school and this would just be pushing it. If we come in during a two hour
or concerns about the school, please submit a signed letter to the editor. You can either drop it off in room 17, or give it to either Mr. Gramuglia or a Bruin staff member.
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.
News
THE BRUIN
Apple era ends, death principal of Jobs causes suffering in technology world
A word from our
BY BROOKE TITTLE
From the Principal’s Desk . . . We are reviewing potential ideas to do something “special” for our seniors during the school year as they will be the last class to graduate from the current building. If you have an idea, please share it in writing with me or Mr. Moore. During the school year, in this column, I am inviting former WHS students who are now on our staff at WHS to reflect about being a student in the current building, which will be closed in May. Mr. Mark Schoonover is this month’s guest: “When I was a senior at WHS, my group of friends decided that we were going to tailgate before every home game. We were truly a ridiculous sight. At the time, the athletic department was selling all of the old uniforms and athletic gear. We bought it all, and we were a strange mishmash of baseball jerseys, basketball shorts, and face paint. Our base camp was my friend Andrew’s station wagon. We had one grill, one tape deck, and one working speaker, but there we were at every home game. Anyone could tailgate, but if you wanted to eat, you had to bring your own food. Foil wrapped burgers, hot dogs, and brats were slapped on the grill by more and more students. By the end of the school year, we had a huge group come to tailgate. After the last game, we “passed on” our spatulas and gear to the junior class. I am pretty sure the red “W” flag I see waving up and down the field is the same one that Andrew flew from his station wagon that first game of my senior year. Seniors, make those memories and pass them on. Go Grizzlies!” The tradition and spirit of tailgating continues at WHS today! Thank you Mr. Schoonover for sharing one of your fondest memories while attending WHS. How did you do grade wise during the first nine weeks? If you are not satisfied with the results – change them. Semester grades are what are posted on your transcript, so you have time to improve the outcome by working a bit harder during the second nine weeks, and on the semester assessment. Speak with your teacher to find out what you can do to improve your position in class. What a person does next after they are faced with adversity defines them more than anything else they do. What will you do? How will you respond? We are . . . Wadsworth!
Mr. Parsons
World renowned genius Steve Jobs passed away Oct 5, 2011 after battling pancreatic cancer. The 54 year old left behind new styles of technology that changed the world of music and computers. With the founder of Apple gone, many people around the world are asking the same question. Will Apple be as good without Jobs? Lance Ulanoff of PC Magazine seems to think that Apple will lose it’s “secret sauce” now that Jobs is not there. “Most CEOs have some say over product and strategic direction, but Jobs’ fingerprints were on every product that Apple produced in the last 10 years,” said Ulanoff. Apple will stay strong in sales for now because of the popularity of the Mac, iPod, iPad, and iPhone. What happens when people want something new, fresh, and exciting though? Jobs was the creator of every single product that came from Apple. With Tim Cook as the new CEO, the company feels that they are still in good hands. Cook was often found working with Jobs on ideas that would “wow the world.” Before resigning from his beloved company, Jobs made sure that Cook passed his test as being the Apple pitchman. Mark Milian of CNN said “Cook sees his role as Apple leader, not as a sculptor, but as an orchestra conductor to the company.” This
means that Cook does not see himself as ever being as good as Jobs. Cook was given the task of introducing the new iPhone 4S by himself, a task usually reserved for Jobs. With his success came the weight of Apple on Cook’s shoulders. As analysts say, he passed the number one test. The sales at Apple have already decreased since the death of Jobs. Many people around the world are saying that the products will not be as good, and they fear that there will be problems with the new iPhones, iPods and Macs. In fact, there is nothing proven wrong with the products. Just superstitious people think that without the original founder, the company will go down in accountability. After the death of Jobs, Apple is hoping to get products out faster to prove that even though they lost the man that ran the company, they are still capable of improving every day. The iPhone 5 will be coming out in November. Cook added, “Hopefully it will ease some of the panic and tension going on in the company and the world.” By putting out new products faster than they are scheduled, Apple has actually become more productive than it was with Jobs still running the company. Without the man who started it all, many people worldwide seem to think that Apple will fade out of the technology limelight, but in reality, the company is growing stronger without Jobs. Apple Inc. has proven that it will survive.
Amanda knocks on front door
BY FRANK BERTUZZI
Amanda Knox was a name that entered almost every home in America back in 2007. At the time, the then 20 year old American college exchange student was on trial in Italy for murdering her roomate, Meredith Kercher. Knox is finally coming home after all these years. After being found guilty of murder in the first degree, Knox was sentenced to 26 years in prison. Shortly after, there was a public outcry and eventually an appeal was submitted. Independent DNA experts also submitted a 145-page report about multiple amounts of basic errors in the gathering and analysis of the evidence. Fortunately for Knox on Oct 3, 2011, the court overturned her conviction, and she was released after serving four years in an Italian prison. Also accused of murder in the first degree were Knox’s then boyfriend Raffael Sollecito and their friend, Rudy Guede. Sollecito’s conviction was overturned, and he was released
with Knox, but the evidence against Guede was so strong that he remains in prison on a reduced sentence of 16 years from his original 30. On Oct 5, Knox, now 24, made an emotional return to her Seattle, WA home. She told a supporting crowd at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that she did not believe what was happening. She also felt as though it was not real. “Thank you for being there for me,” she told the crowd. There are many people who disagree with the appeal. After all, she did serve time for murder. “It does not matter how the evidence was collected, if it shows that she is guilty, then she is guilty,” said Jake Booth, 12. Many news agencies across the U.S. have wanted to be the first to interview Knox since her release. Knox has currently refused any interviews at the moment. Knox’s mother says all she wants to do is take a walk in the park, something she has been unable to do for the past four years. Amanda Knox simply needs time to adjust back at home.
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THE BRUIN
October 2011
Health initiatives struggle to take hold What we had: Arizona Southern Sweet Tea
Snickers Peanut Butter 260 calories 66 g sugar 260 calories, 48% from fat
What we have: OPINION BY DAYNA
When I crossed the threshold of Wadsworth High on the first day of school, I sensed a disturbance in the force. It hit me when I passed the vending machines; they stood hauntingly empty, a reminder of snacks past. The school’s health initiative that many students had been dreading had finally been implemented. However, as the year progressed, the machines were refilled with diet drinks and various snacks deemed “healthy” slipped quietly back in. This left me questioning- what are the school’s guidelines for healthy eating? Why is all-natural Arizona tea deemed unfit, while ice cream and Bosco Stix are still being sold? The problem begins in the cafeteria. If you have bought lunch from the school lately, you understand why. As a health conscious student, I am not enthralled with the menu. If
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you have not, take note. Entrees include chicken bacon ranch sandwiches and “double dogs with fixin’s.” Fruits tend to be canned and though I am no dietician, I know enough to say with certainty that curly fries are not vegetables. “The side options of the day were fries and broccoli. I was going to get broccoli, but the cafeteria worker put fries on my plate without giving me the options. I did not want to hold up the line, so I just let it go,” said
Emily Stasko, 10. The healthy options should be encouraged and visible, as this would be a cost-free way of helping students make healthier choices. I would not mind the occasionally disappointing lunch choices as much if it was not for the school’s health consciousness. The Wadsworth City School’s food service mission statement includes providing “nutritionally balanced, tasteful, eye appealing meals,” but when I see students
He Man Woman Haters Club
Though the vending machines have eliminated most soft drinks, the snack choices are still questionable. Most candy bars have been eliminated, but you can still purchase three kinds of Hershey bars and Pop-tarts. I do not see this as a vast improvement, because one pack of Pop-tarts can have 100 more calories and 2 more grams of fat than a 3 Musketeers bar. How Pop-tarts made the cut when comparable candy bars did not remains a mystery to me. WHS is headed in the right direction, but we have wandered off the path. Concepts about improving our school’s health are not going to make a meaningful difference by themselves. We are going to need the cooperation of the whole staff and faculty, as well as a cohesive plan, if we want to make a legitimate change.
Need Advice? Ask J.J. My boyfriend of three years does not text me. What should I do? -Red-headed and Furious, 12 Dear Red-headed and Furious, This is a common problem at all ages. Sometimes, guys just need their space. I would suggest that you sit him down and have a talk. If the two of you do not talk at all, there may be no chemistry. If such a problem is reoccurring, a break up might be better for both sides. Best of Luck, J.J.
There is an embarassing rumor about me being spread around the school. What should I do? -Crimson Cheeks, 9
OPINION BY TYLER
From the beginning of time, girls have been messing around with boys’ heads. It has been 17 years, and I am still struggling to understand the mind of a girl. They always say one thing but mean something completely different. They act like they are happy, but we all know, women are never completely happy! The young boys from “Little Rascals” were smart and started the He Man Woman Haters Club. For some reason, everything always ends up being the guy’s fault; we always get blamed for everything. “There was this girl I liked, and some how it ended up being my fault that we did not work out,” said Anthony Pappas, 12. Many older men tell us younger lads to just tell the woman she is right- she is always right. I guess years of never ending headaches from a woman nagging finally teaches you to just agree with her. The funny thing is that women complain, but in reality they have it good. Men are the ones who have a challenge every day! To start, we have to find time in our busy schedules to have
eating three starches in one meal, I do not think “balanced.” I am not saying the cafeteria hasn’t made any improvements; the salad bar is a huge step forward for students looking for a healthy alternative, and whole grain rolls are a good start. Outside of the lunchroom, we have the issue of the vending machines. Senate Bill 210, passed late last year, allows high schools to sell only beverages within strict calorie allowances. This limits our school to selling primarily drinks sweetened with artificial sugars, whose long term health consequences are still debated. I believe that there are other more acceptable alternatives to sugary soft drinks than artificially sweetened drinks; for example, the school could sell Snapple teas that are not full of sugar, or they could even sell chocolate milk in the machines.
Dan Kelty, 10, draws a cartoon that expresses his feelings toward the female gender.
chill time with the boys. Every guy knows that chill time is a necessity. Second, we have to get a job and make some money. The girl always expects the guy to pay. Finally, the guy has to find a way to make the girl constantly happy. Talk about having it tough. If you can accept that the girl is always right, and you work endlessly to make her happy, then you are off to a great start! There is still the most complicated task of all: trying to understand the mind of a woman. Who knows what goes on in a girl’s mind from day to day? To be honest, I doubt they even know. The brain of a woman is very complicated, almost as complicated as building nuclear toasters. According to Mr. Nolan Wickard, a WHS science teacher, nuclear toasters are not so easy to
construct. I do not know why women feel the need to mess around with the hearts and minds of all of us guys. Girls think it is alright to play mind games with us and lead us on, but reality check: it is not. Women have the potential to be very nice, with the key word being ‘potential.’ I am not here to hate on all women, because I am all about women when they are not giving me trouble. Many guys agree that as many problems as girls bring, we still could not go on without them. “You cannot live with them, and you cannot live without them,” said Courtney Wise, 11. Some days, girls have the ability to make a “Happy Thursday” not so happy, and on others, they can find a way to make them great. Our days are hard enough, and some days, girls just make them harder.
Dear Crimson Cheeks, Nobody likes rumors spread about them, true or untrue. The worst way to handle the situation would be with violence. The best way is to ignore the situation and let it blow over. Do not do anything to make the rumors last longer. If there is one law about high school, it is that a new story always comes along. Best of Luck, J.J.
If you need advice, write a question down for J.J. and turn it into the Bruin Room, room 17.
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THE BRUIN
O ctober 2011
Green during Autumn
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While the leaves fall students want to make as much money as possible
OPINION BY KENNY
Money can be hard to earn, but the fall season brings new opportunities. There are more jobs that can be done, other than the common job of raking leaves. Next time you want to earn a couple bucks, try one of these creative ideas. 1) Open a hot cocoa stand This will attract customers in the cold weather and will give the buyers a change from the regular
old lemonade stand. Besides coffee and tea, hot chocolate is the number one consumed drink in the fall among the American population. Hot cocoa can be sold for a range of prices depending on amount of topping put on it, such as marshmallows and whip cream. The variety of ways to make the cocoa will attract many customers. 2) Sell summer clothes Summer is over, and students transition to winter attire. Selling slightly used summer clothes can be a great way to make some spare cash. The amount of money made depends on how much summer clothes that one decides to sell. The seller has to be lenient with the prices though because the clothes are used and the buyer wants some say in the price. 3) Sell or rent out your old Halloween costumes Are your friends ever wondering what they should be for
Halloween? Are they begging to wear a costume that you might have worn the year before? How about renting or selling old costumes to friends? Make sure the price is less than the store price, so you can for sure make a sale. This is a popular thing to do in Wadsworth. “Selling my costume was a great idea! It made me quick cash which I used later that night to go to a haunted house,” said Emily Drown, 12. 4) Homemade haunted house This is the most laborious task on the list, but it can make the most money in the long run. Admission to the house can range due to the size and extensiveness of it. “The haunted house that my friends and I made a few years ago raked in the dough!” said Connor VanFleet, 11. 5) Re-sell Halloween candy Let’s face it; everyone gets candy for Halloween. Selling
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OPINION BY JENNY
Do you find yourself being saved or are you the one who saves the day?
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need to do is find the right buyer. Making money is essential to all teenagers. Finding a job is hard, but simply making money can be easy. Use these ideas to pursue making money, because opportunity is everywhere. Leaves are not the only thing raining this Fall.
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Being out of the ordinary, like making a hot chocolate stand, might be a better choice to make money than just raking leaves for extra cash.
ankind is said to be the most intelligent of all organisms, but most of the time men really have no clue at all. Men always find themselves puzzled over women and their way of thinking, while women get frustrated by the actions of men and their lack of thinking. Guys always say that girls say one thing and mean another. Although this does have some truth to it, at least girls are saying something. Guys never want to talk about their feelings; they always give really short answers and keep us girls questioning the relationship. Another thing that I am sure all girls hate is when her man friend says, “ don’t worry about it.” Oh my goodness, this is so annoying. Girls hate when they do not know what is going on. Instead of blowing us off, how about you just let us in on the inside joke so we can laugh about it together? When asked about why guys say this, Kagan Squire, 12, said, “don’t worry about it.” If guys would take the time to pay attention to how girls act they would be a lot better at understanding us in general. Every girl is different. One mistake that guys tend to make
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a lot is treating a girl a certain way based on a past relationship. Treat her like the special girl she is and let her know that she does not just fall into the category of “girlfriends,” but rather her own category. All guys have been guilty of not listening to their lady at some point in time. Please try and control your attention spans long enough to actually hold a conversation. Nothing is more annoying than talking about something that is really important to you and then realizing that he was not even paying any attention to what you were saying. Why do guys always act differently around their friends? “When I am with my friends I feel like I can do whatever because I do not have to worry about my friends ‘breaking up with me,’”said Colman Chaney, 10. Although Colman makes a good point, I think that anyone should be able to be themselves no matter who they are with, whether it be with a girlfriend/ boyfriend or just with friends. Overall, the worst thing a guy can do to a girl is play her. Be honest with everyone, especially your girlfriend, and just girls in general. If you are not interested in pursuing a relationship with some one, you should not lead them on. Sometimes it is easier to just be a friend, but you have to be up front, honest, and not lead people on. Men and women are really not that different; everyone just needs to remember to laugh and let the little things go. If we treat everyone the way they deserve to be treated it will all work out. If we made it all these years living together I am sure that it is possible to last a few more.
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Mr. Nate Singleton explains to students the importance of giving blood and the reward of giving.
Daniel , 12 shows his happiness that he was able to give blood.
Superintendant Mr. Dale Fortner takes time out of his day to give blood.
Ben , 11, drinks his orange juice and begins to relax.
With all the staff and students contributing, the total blood that was accumulated was Rachel, 12, smiles after she finished giving blood.
NHS member Nathan, 12, helps Jordan Gruelle, 12, by giving him a Coke to help regain his strength.
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Sarah , 11, is glad she made it through her first time of giving blood!
Many students relax and eat together after they finished donating blood. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAGGIE WILLIAMS
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Spanish students enjoy the second Spanish Club meeting of the year.
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The Color Guard all sings together while the band plays during the football game against Tallmadge.
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Spanish Club members laugh as SeĂąor Lee entertains them with Spanish culture.
photo courtesy ofAmber Sommer The Senior Band members celebrate their last night of performing and take their last picture together in their uniforms.
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Sam, 11, gets ready to throw a disc at the first frisbee golf club event held at Memorial Park.
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Danielle 10, holds her follow through after throwing the frisbee.
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Storybook Reunion Murders expects to kill stage BY DANIELLE TRENTA
Lights, camera, action! As the new school year begins, a new play is currently in the progress. The curtains are opening for a fairy-tale performance put on by the drama club. Storybook Reunion Murders is a tale of the alumni of Aesop Academy, a school for nursery rhyme characters, having a reunion. Coincidentally, so are the alumni of Grimm High, their cross-town rivals; unfortunately gathering in the same place at the same time. Bitter enemies face off, old grudges are rekindled, and tensions run high. Problems occur when the powder keg explodes, causing the melodramatic deaths of two of the characters. Both schools are forced to team up to solve the mystery, or risk suffering the same fate. There is no end to the laughter and fun. The delightful comedy, directed by Mary Beth Baxley and Debra Lake, has many jokes and twists, making it great for kids and adults alike. “The play is very funny. The characters and their line delivery are hilarious. There are many lines from Prince and Queen songs. We love Prince and Queen,” said Baxley about the characters and their lines. It is coincidental because the two characters have lines from Prince and Queen songs, making the play humorous and fun. Each and every cast member is a main character in Storybook Reunion Murders. There are many rivals in the play, one of them being the character of Prince and Jack. Prince is played
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their child will not be at their regularly assigned bus stop. For parents that need childcare for their children due to the unforeseen change in scheduling, Bear Cub Academy would open at 6:30 a.m. and be open to all registered students. “Possibly the only other item not on our website is the potential need for additional staffing at Bear Cub Academy, but that is a self-supportive program and we will staff accordingly as parents sign up to pay for that service,” said Fortner. Since the schools will follow an abbreviated schedule when a two-hour delay occurs, there is an anticipated loss for Food Service operations. Breakfast will not be served, and there is a fear that students might eat lunch immediately before coming to school. Other than these minor costs, there is no cost to the school district. Parents are urged to read about the possible delay and give their opinions on the WCS Homepage. Although a two-hour delay has some costs, the school system is considering this alternative to prevent an extension of the school year.
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by Zack Humes, 11. “I am the one who had several true loves and also is a famous singer. He fits into the story on the Grimm High School side where he has a violent rivalry with Jack from Aesop,” said Humes. There are also other characters in Storybook Reunion Murders that are not rivals, and fit into the story in other ways. “I play the character of Mouse, who is a shy, but intelligent
“ This show will rock you!” -Mary Beth Baxley and Debra Lake
time consuming and causes some stress,” said Adam Roser, 12. Despite that, all of the cast members have had a lot of fun making the play as enjoyable as they can. The directors say that their least favorite thing is that the experience is almost over. As opening night approaches, the cast is feeling excited, and ready to go. Kayla DeRosa, 12, says that they are progressing each day, and the whole cast is thrilled. “I feel as though we are improving every day, but there is always room for more improvement,” said Tyler Coy, 11.
They have been working hard ever since the beginning of September, all for when the curtain opens on October 27th at 7:30 PM, and October 29th at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. The cost is seven dollars to see the wonderful actors perform in the comedy at OJ Work Auditorium. “This show will Rock You!” said the directors, Baxley and Lake. The play is expected to be a great kick off to the year, with its humor and jokes, fit for any age of audience. Anyone who is looking for great entertainment, and an interesting twist should definitly attend.
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BY KAYLA LOCKWOOD
After eight years of teaching in the Wadsworth school system, Mr. Bobby Jones, the teacher we all know and love, has resigned and is no longer teaching. And no, he has not decided to go back and play for the NFL or return as a full time pro-MMA wrestler. Last spring, Jones received a RIF, or Reduction in Force notice. This is a notification that tells a teacher that the school currently does not have enough money to maintain the existing size of the staff, and if the school were to make cuts, he would be one of the first to go. As a result, Jones began to feel uneasy and started looking for a new job. “I had to think of supporting my family,” Jones said. A RIF notice simply did not leave him feeling very stable with the responsibility of supporting his family resting on his shoulders. About a month ago, Jones received a job offer from an orthopedic sales company to help people who need orthopedic joint replacements across Northeast Ohio. Because of the instability of his current teaching job, Jones accepted.
His final day of teaching was Wednesday, October 12, and he began his new job Monday, October 17. Along with teaching, Jones also helped train many of our athletic teams. “We are all going to miss Coach Jones, he always pushed us to do our best and get stronger everyday,” said wrestler Chris George, 11. When asked about how he feels about leaving, Jones said, “of course I will miss teaching at WHS, it is my family.” However, he is also excited about his new job. Jones has another degree in physical movement science, and will get to put this degree into action with his new job. Instead of just teaching what he knows about how the human body works, he will get to put that knowledge into action and help people all across Northeast Ohio. It is hard to see a teacher we all have grown to love leave us. However, with the school system in the shape that it is now, it was really the best choice for Jones and his family. Teaching at Wadsworth has left Jones with many sweet memories. He stated, “I love seeing the
impact I had on a student’s life. There is nothing sweeter than having a student come back after graduating and saying ‘Thank you, you made a difference in my life.’” He also added that the staff picnics will be something he will always remember. With the levy up on the ballots November 8, Jones may not be the last teacher to leave our school.
Many teachers have families they have to think about when deciding whether they can keep teaching or have to seek new, more stable, employment. The school will miss Jones as he begins this new chapter in his life. He has helped so many students athletically and mentally, and the efforts he made will never be forgotten.
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Mr. Bobby Jones hugs Ben Buzelli after he wins the State Championship. Mr. Jones is remembered for always supporting our athletes.
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Local destinations strike fear Even after the endless years of going trick-or-treating for Halloween, the spirit remains. A more mature alternative from going trick-or-treating is attending a haunted house with a group of your friends. These are only a few recommendations of places to visit, so you are not that guy having to constantly out run the little princess for the last full-size Hershey bar.
for those of you who do not particularly like the infamous lines that the park is known for. “Halloweekends is my favorite time to hit up Cedar Point. It is interesting to see how much work they put into the park every year,” remarked Sydney English, 9. Be sure to hurry in; Halloweekends are only here for a very limited time.
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A wagon will pick you up to take you back to the Apple Cabin where there is the opportunity to regroup. Apple cider and a haunted walk, what more could you want?
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Cedar Point is not the same at this time of the year. It transforms from a friendly amusement park to a monster’s stomping ground.
During the day, the creatures are pushed back for the enjoyment of parents and young children alike. After hours, however, is a different story. The park offers four haunted houses and six scare walkthroughs
Apple Cabin offers “Nightmare in the Wilderness”. It begins by taking a half mile hayride deep into the woods, where the riders are then abandoned. From this point, the gruelling mile trip officially begins. On the way, you will encounter clowns, mazes, monsters, and overall terror. “I recommend Apple Cabin to anyone looking for a good scare. Not to mention their apple cider is amazing. It definitely makes the trip to Lodi worth it,” expressed Phil Bertke, 11.
The Carnival of Horror is not for the faint of heart. Now you are entering a more serious type of haunted attractions. There are four haunted houses to choose from depending on how you want to be scared Insane Asylum is all about the cage maze. Try to get out with wrong turns, dead ends, and psychotic inmates roaming the abanded mental institution. The Fun House consists of clowns in several Hollywood style effects and scares. There is a warning, though. This is an extremely high-intensity, scare oriented house. This house is
constantly voted as one of Ohio’s number one attractions year after year. If you make it through, you are one of only a few. The Freakshow in 3-D Terrorvision is Northeast Ohio’s first fully three dimensional walk through haunted house. It uses state-of-the-art Chromadepth 3-D glasses to bring everything to life. The floor, walls and ceiling become a living 3-D experience. The final stage is the 3-D Vortex Tunnel which you need to pass through to reach the exit. “I have tried to make it through everything the Carnival of Horrors has to offer, but could not. This is seriously the scariest arrangement of haunted houses. If you really think you can do even one of these, good luck to you,” stated Katie Brady, 11. The Wicked Woods is the final haunted attraction. You will not see anything coming. Literally, you must attempt to find your way out of the forest using only a provided flashlight. Do not worry about the monsters hiding, though. They will be watching and waiting to strike. You will not know what hit you.
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Breaking Dawn set to break new records
BY SABRINA PARSONS
Look out Harry Potter and Star Wars, Breaking Dawn is predicted to smash your records in the box office. With November 18 quickly approaching, not even a potronus spell could stop Edward from shining in the spotlight. All the Breaking Dawn fans are talking about how excited they are for the new movie to come out. They have split up the book into two movies in order to add more to the hype of the final chapter of the Twilight saga. “I am so excited for Breaking Dawn that I am throwing a party for all my friends at midnight just like I do every year,” said Sami Baughman, 11. The last three movies were all huge, especially Eclipse. It made 30 million dollars in three hours and was the new record holder for the midnight showings. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 made 168.6 million dollars the first weekend it came to theatres. No one is doubting the fact that first part of Breaking Dawn could match or beat that record. Everyone is curious as to how they will portray the scenes of the book in the movie. There is the wedding
scene, which will probably be the fans’ favorite because it is very romantic. Everyone predicts that the scene when Bella has her child is the reson why the movie is rated R. The vampire child will cause wild emotions for everyone. Everyone hopes that it lives up to the expectations of the book and is just as good or better on the big screen. “The Twilight series is the epitome of perfection. The first three movies had the ideal blend of action, romance and a wee bit of comedy. I wholeheartedly expect Breaking Dawn to follow suit and continue the Twilight legacy,” said Owen McDevitt, 10. The book on the day it came out, which sold 1.3 million copies, set the largest first day sales record. They needed to print 500,000 more copies because the demand was so high. This brought the total to 3.7 million copies for the first day the book was released. So how many people will buy the tickets ahead of time? Last year when Eclipse came out, in order to get in the movie opening night, one had to buy the tickets in advance. The best way to ensure that one has a ticket this year, is to buy them before hand Some people were sitting on
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the floors just to see this movie. “I love the Twilight series, and I am really excited to see how Breaking Dawn is. The book was really good, so I am expecting the movie to be even better,” said Emily Sanders, 11. Students are starting to talk in the lunch room about Breaking Dawn. The question remaining is: when is everyone going to meet up and have parties for this event? Some people are having huge parties for this. Many buy everything Twilight, including
cups, plates, napkins, action figures, blankets, pillows, and the previous movies. The reason for all of this craziness is because
this is something many wish they could have. Many would pay to have a boyfriend that sparkles in the sun, one who can protect them from anything and someone who would do anything for them. Everyone may have their own side between Team Jacob and Team Edward. Many choose Team Jacob because he is basically attractive, tan and muscular, no one can disagree with that. However, Team Edward would agree that he really loves Bella, and they are obviously meant to be together. At the end of the day, this movie is one should see. Everyone is going to be out and buying their tickets ahead of time while gathering stuff for the parties they are throwing. November 18, 2011 is sure to be a big day for all of the Twilight fans, and everyone should join in the fun and see the first part of the final movie.
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The participants of the Powder Puff game join together for a picture after the game. The game was considered a success by both the players and the witnesses.
Powder Puff possesses power By Jon Chamier
It was a whim that got carried away; an opportunity to separate themselves from the boys’ dominance. It was a chance to renew their rivalry with the other class. It was Powder Puff Football, and it was not what any witnesses of the game were expecting. Why would anybody not want to witness such a game? Even if the Cleveland Browns did not have a bye that Sunday, the girls showed a better display of competition than the Browns have this whole season, and the Powder Puff game was a heap more entertaining than sitting at home listening to Colbie Caillat
on the new iPhone 4S. For about a month, Anna Anderson, 12, and other senior girls began to plan a football game for girls. The teams were to be made up of seniors and juniors, and the game was to be non-tackle, flag football at Nick Tavanello’s lot on October 9. The game went on without a hitch. That is, it went on without a hitch after the flag part of the football game was discarded. Alyssa Erme’s, 12, plan to carry the ball without a flag on the first play of the game made the rest of the girls’ decision easy. The Seniors received the ball first, and Emily Blankenship, 12, fed her receiving corps a steady dose of Hail Marys.
Unfortunately, she also fed the Junior secondary the same recipe, allowing for an interception each for Natalia Escudero, 11, and Kacie Stallman, 11. Escudero returned hers for a touchdown. However, coaches Mitch Gordon, 12, and Anthony Pappas, 12, called a screen to Anderson, and the Seniors were able to score first, followed by a defensive stand and then Escudero’s “picksix.” The Juniors, led by coaches Gunnar Graham and Nick Seme, both 11, were not so lucky on either side of the ball at the beginning of the game. They could not keep a handle on the ball as the Seniors recovered two fumbles and scored on a rush
Gridders step up game opinion By tom calhoun
At a record of 7-1, the Grizzlies football team has the potential to go down in school history with teams such as '99 and '03. A year ago the team was 2-6, nobody would have thought they would be where they are today. Currently, the Grizzlies control their own fate. Sitting fourth in the region, this gives them a home playoff game against Hudson. There has not been a home playoff game at Art Wright stadium since 1999, when the Grizzlies played Midview and won, 42-35. That season the Grizzlies were an astounding 9-1. They made it all the way to the third round, losing to Sylvania Southview. Coach Greg Dennison compared the 2011 team, that is currently 7-1, to the 1999 team. “They both had great senior leadership and both had an outstanding off season,” said Dennison. During 1999 the Grizzlies also had a stellar passing attack; they threw 3,000 yards. Their quarterback Mike Hoover led the way with 3,332 passing yards and 38 touchdown passes while setting a school record. His star wide receiver Adam Copeland also set a school record with 71 receptions and 1,120 receiving yards. Another great team Dennison coached was in 2003. Many of us remember watching familiar names like Paul Macko, Clint Cochran and Mike Marshall.
That team managed to go 8-2, losing to Parma Padua 21-24, Green 21-42 and Toledo St John’s 12-15 in the Regional semi finals. That team had a very balanced offense. Run or pass, they could do both. Clint Cochran threw for 2,970 yards on 318 attempts with 24 touchdown passes. His main targets were Mike Marshall with 57 receptions, 955 receiving yards 11 touchdowns, and Paul Macko had 70 receptions, 936 yards and 8 touchdowns. The rushing game was just as stellar; Led by running back Paul Macko with 1165 rushing yards on 137 attemps with 17 rushing touchdowns. In 2003, the Grizzlies did not win the Suburban league, Green did. However, they came back to beat Green in the playoffs 41-14. In the second round, they played North Canton Hoover. Some probably remember that as one of the greatest games. The Grizzlies were down 27-14 at half and rallied back to win by rattling off 38 straight unanswered points. Their season came to an end with a loss to Toledo St. Johns. “They were a very unique group of kids and great students with high intellectual abilities as well. They were very athletic, all of them shared a desire to win. Most of all, they were able to be pushed,” said Coach Jason Knapp. The 2011 Grizzlies are the exact opposite of both teams; a ground attack. This season they have 2,352 rushing yards on 334 attempts and 30 touchdowns.
As for passing, they have only thrown for 605 yards and 5 touchdown passes. The success they are having this season is due to last year. Going 3-7, the Grizzlies were able to compare a winning season in 2009 to a losing season 2010. They learned what they had to do to from a winning season. Last season with all the injuries, the team was able to gain experience that is paying off this season. The playoff picture becomes increasingly clear each week. A home playoff game would help the team immensely. The first playoff game witll take place November 5th. As of now, they would play Hudson, GlenOak would play Jackson, Toledo Whitmer would play Massillon Washington, and Sylvania Southview would play Findlay. The Grizzlies are familiar with Hudson and should be able to handle them. If the team makes it to the second round, they will face some of the toughest teams. GlenOak has one of the most highly recruited running backs in all of Ohio, Brionnte Dunn, who has verbally committed to Ohio State. If the team looks to make a deep playoff push, they will need to throw the ball and become more of a balanced offense. Coach Greg Dennison’s previous regional semi-final teams both threw for over 2,000 yards. A good playoff run would help their spot in history.
by tailback Grace Campbell, 12, and a touchdown pass from Blankenship to wide receiver Sydney Tenyak, 12. After halftime, both teams picked up the intensity. Junior quarterback Rachel Goddard passed for game-high five completions on ten attempts, one of those passes being a touchdown to Haley Hassinger, 11. The Juniors especially felt this intensity as Erme delivered a hit on Alyssa Schwab, 11, that caused Schwab a bloody nose. While the Juniors had success in the air, the Seniors turned to the run for their offense. Rushes by Tenyak, Blankenship, and Jessie Gearhart, 12, were successful, but defensive tackle Escudero shut down others. “She was the MVP of Juniors: the ‘Most Vicious Player,’” said Blankenship, praising her Ndamukong Suh-like talent. On the opposite side of the ball, Escudero lined up as a fullback and was bad news for the front four. The Seniors should have packed a lunch for the game because Escudero took them to school running the ball. Luckily for the seniors, tight end Rachel Jones, 12, took her vitamins that morning, so they had their own secret weapon. On the defensive side of the ball, Jones made virtually every tackle. Escudero did the same for the Juniors, delivering a shell-shocking hit on Jones that everyone at the lot could feel. The officiating crew mistakenly called the game in favor of the Juniors after Michalla Gordon, 11, intercepted a pass by Danielle Braman, 12, and tied the game at 21-21. This caused both a joyous uproar by the Juniors and rage by the Seniors. However, both teams posed for a picture, and the game was considered a success. For one afternoon, the nails were not painted, and the mud did not matter. For one afternoon, Old Spice was worn instead of Degree. For one afternoon, the girls forget their worries and showed off their competitive side, putting on quite a show.
Ryan Salem earned second team All-Suburban League.
Girls Golf
Katy and Alice Ho went to the District Golf Tournament.
Girls Soccer
Won the Suburban League Title for the first time in 10 years, sharing with Copley and Revere.
Boys Soccer
Luis Escudero has 18 goals under his belt with the county lead.
Boys Cross Country
Finished 4th in the Suburban League.
Girls Cross Country
Ended their regular season with second in the league.
Volleyball
Gained their second straight title of Suburban League Champions.
Football
In total, they have over 2,000 rushing yards in their 7-1 season.
Tennis
The girls finished out at 8-9.
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Runkle breaks scoring record set quarter century ago by Doell
BY MATTHEW DOYLE
A quarter of a century ago, some of the current teachers were walking around as students in their respective high schools, Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States of America and the Oprah Winfrey Show debuted for the first time on national television. Fast forward to the year 2011, the class of 2012 is in their final year of high school, Barack Obama is the President of the United States and the Oprah Winfrey Show officially comes to a close. A quarter of a century is an extremely long time, and many things have changed since 1986. However, during those 25 years, former girls soccer player Missy Doell has had her place in the high school record book with 21 goals in one season, creating one of the longest records held in school history. Nonetheless, records are meant to be broken, and Doell’s record is no exception. The current girls soccer forward Leah Runkle, 10, has dominated the Suburban League this year and has shattered that record with an astonishing 29 regular season goals. Despite their connection in the sport through their scoring records, Doell and Runkle have
two different styles of play. Doell’s senior year marked the second year of the girls soccer program. The ambidextrous star was double teamed throughout her entire senior year, but her ability to use both feet gave her an advantage over her opponents that was difficult to contain. Runkle, who is in her second year of the program, has faced a similar double team throughout the season, but her advantage over her opponents is her speed.
“ I think my speed definitely helps me, and I am not as good with my left as I am with my right, so that (speed) helps,” said Runkle,10, who also had four assists during the regular season. Runkle’s ability to get behind the defense allows her teammates’ passes to find her in stride leading to an easy shot on goal, while Doell relied upon her ability to use both feet to open up her own shots on goal.
The game has not changed within this 25 year gap, but the experience between the two players entering their record breaking seasons definitely favors Runkle. Doell started playing soccer at the age of nine and played in recreational leagues up until her junior year in high school, while Runkle started playing soccer earlier and has been playing for a more diverse group of coaches and teams. Doell’s experience against top competition outside of high school was limited because of the few opportunities that were presented to her when she was growing up. “The talent that these ladies have today is awesome. Most of them have been playing since the age of five so their skill and knowledge are great,” said Doell. Doell’s high school and college career was hindered by stress fractures in her shins. She was considered a walk-on at the University of Dayton, but her college career ended quickly as the stress fractures that bothered
her throughout high school returned. As for Runkle, she has had one of the best years in girls soccer history and has been able to remain injury free in her high school career. She hopes to continue her soccer career at a Division I school, but has not named anywhere specific she would like to go. “It is quite a jump to go from high school to college. You definitely have to be focused and have to make sure you can balance grades and sports,” said Doell. Despite the differences, there is one thing that is common between the two players. The memories that have been created in their record breaking seasons are ones that will last a lifetime. “Do not look ahead to the next game, but focus on the game you are in and live in the moment,” said Doell, “Congratulations on this great milestone and amazing year, Leah. Enjoy it because before you know it, it will all be over and just a great memory.” Runkle is taking that advice and running with it. She is going for one of the few goals that she has yet to score this year: a district championship. With her speed and talented teammates around her, she might just achieve that memorable goal.
the off season and pre-season training has helped Snowball to make his comeback. In the first two games against Ashland and Wooster, Snowball rushed for 420 yards and scored 6 touchdowns. As this season has gone on, he has not shown any sign of slowing down either. He has h a d f o u r games t h i s season where he has rushed well over 200 yards. “It feels good to be active again, and it is just fun to be playing again,” said Snowball. On the season, he has over 1,400 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns and looks to improve those numbers as he heads into the rest of the season and possible playoffs. “As a team, we want to win the Suburban League and continue on into the playoffs,” said Snowball. With a loss in the league to Tallmadge, the Suburban League title is still in sight. However, the team is still in the running to
make the playoffs if they win out the rest of the season. Szabat on the other hand, did not even get a chance to see competition her junior year. She went into practice determined and ready for the season, but ended up having to sit out because of a stress fracture in her femur. She spent most of her time on the sideline, watching her teammates compete. With new determination, Szabat took the off season to recover and has made a major comeback for this season. “I needed to do all of the workouts under control and learn to have more fun during the workouts,” said Szabat. So far this season, she has started off with a bang. She has won four meets already, including her third Suburban league title. She also broke her own school record in the Galion Invitational with a time of 18:07.
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Leah, 2011
Putting the ‘S’ back in sports
BY NICK TAVANELLO
In a time not too long ago, there was a man-child that rampaged across the gridiron throughout the Suburban League. It was two years ago when he lead the Grizzly football team into the playoffs and made a name for himself only as a sophomore. Once upon a time, there was also a girl that could run for miles at a time. She took over the Suburban League and made her way to state one step at a time. They were both plagued by injuries and were unable to perform in their 2010 seasons. Determined to get healthy, they used the time during the off season to become stronger, so they could make a reappearance in their 2011 senior season. Now rejuvenated and stronger than ever, Paige Szabat, 12, and Jack Snowball, 12, have returned and have picked up right where
they left off as sophomores, and are now making up for what they missed last season. After starting off the season last year with a knee injury, Snowball took time to recover and heal so he could come back and play later in the season. He went into the Green game expecting to turn the season around, but six plays into the game, ended his chance by breaking his collarbone. “I knew it would be a long road back from my two injuries, but I just needed to work hard and everything would work out,” said Snowball. All of the hard work that he put into
During practice she pushes herself to keep improving her times. She finds herself running with the boys teams and pushing herself so that she can get past the eighteen minute mark. Her goal is to once again beat her own record. Szabat gives a lot of credit to her coach, Michelle Farr. “Coach Farr is an amazing coach, and she has helped our ream tremendously. We would not be where we are without her,” said Szabat. The football team, still in the running for a playoff berth, would give Snowball more time to rack up more countless yards for this 2011 season and prove that they can compete with the top competition in the state. Szabat looks strong going into her post season competition and looks to make another strong run at the state meet just as she did her sophomore year. Szabat and Snowball both look to further in their seasons competing with full force, and lead their teams into post season berths.
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When going out to eat at a restaurant, one never really knows what they could be eating. Some food choices seem to be healthy, but in reality, are packed with calories. Living in Wadsworth, there are not many restaurants to choose from, so one has to be smart when deciding on what to order. Chipotle: Although this Mexican chain restaurant prides itself on fresh ingredients with no preservatives, their burritos are packed with calories, especially the tortillas, rice, and sour cream. Steer clear of these in your choices and you will be golden. A chicken burrito with the works has an average of 1,300 calories! Instead, try a few crispy tacos to cut out the rice and fatty filled tortilla. Another tip: say no to chips! This little bag of bliss has 570 calories, and that is without the salsa to dip them in; talk about a belly buster. Dunkin’ Donuts: This food chain is famous for their mouth watering donuts and breakfast sandwiches. For the most important meal of the day, one does not need a ton of calories to get the job done. Say no to the Big ‘N’ Toasty Breakfast Sandwich. With 580 calories, this sandwich is a heart attack waiting to happen. Instead, opt for something like the Egg and
Cheese English McMuffin. As far as donuts go, it is hard to find one that is good for you. The one with the least calories listed is the Strawberry Frosted Donut. The killer at Dunkin’, though, is the fattening and sugar filled drinks. If you keep your coffee as plain as possible, you will rid it of unnecessary calories. Subway: The slogan of this popular food chain is “Eat Fresh,” and it is actually pretty accurate. Most of the sandwiches offered at Subway are healthy, as long as one chooses the right condiments and size. There are a few, though, that will pack the pounds on any person. The Chicken Bacon Ranch, for example, has 730 calories in just a six inch. The breakfast BMT omelet sandwich has 1,000 calories in a 12 inch, which is equal to five strawberry poptarts. To be safe, avoid three areas: hot subs, foot longs, chips and soda. If you do, you will leave subway with a healthy meal in your stomach. Panera Bread: Panera is also a chain restaurant that is consistently pegged as “healthy fast food” For the most part, that assumption is correct. Take out a few fattening sandwiches and their infamous weapon of mass destruction Mac & Cheese (980 calories), the food is considerably healthy. Try to steer clear of full sandwich meals. Instead, go for
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1. NOTE FROM MOM- Everyone knows that school can be stressful, and there is nothing you can do about it. However, a little TLC from home can be a good stress reliever. Note from Mom is without a doubt the number one best thing that you can find hidden in your lunch! 2. HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS- Mom is not only good for special notes; she can also be a pretty good baker. Coming in at number two on the top five things to find in your lunch is a snack that everyone loves, a homemade cookie, cupcake or anything else that mom makes better than anyone else. 3. cartoon character fruit snacks- Even though we are all mature young adults, it does not hurt to reminisce on the good ole’ days with some cartoon character fruit snacks. Favorites include: Scooby-Doo, Batman, and Disney Princess. 4. EATING UTENSILS- Probably the most important and most commonly overlooked thing to find in your lunch is something to eat your lunch with. Eating utensils are what make eating some things in your lunch possible. Anthony Pappas, 12, says “If I do not have a spoon, then I look stupid when I eat my apple sauce. 5 . SODA POP AND CANDY- Now that soda and candy are banned by Ohio revised code, finding these treats in your lunch is a nice surprise. Everyone loves eating something sweet before you have to go back to class. The sugar and caffeine will keep you awake for those lectures that may or may not be very interesting.
a combo. Pair soup or salad with half of a sandwich to keep your carbohydrate count balanced. When choosing a sandwich, the hot paninis and ciabatas have a much higher calorie count than the cold deli meat sandwiches. The worst sandwich is the Full Frontega Chicken Panini with 840 calories and 1,910 mg. of sodium. Fast Food: No fast food is truly good for you, but every once in awhile, fast food is a necessity. Whether you are in a hurry, or just want a quick cheap meal, fast
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food is hard to avoid completely. Wendys: Stay away from the salads. Even though they sound healthy, they have more calories than a cheeseburger meal. A Baja Salad has 740 calories. Instead, try a burger or chicken nuggets with a baked potato as the side. The potatoes have 90 less calories then a side of fries. Taco Bell: Taco Bell mixes two food types that are notoriously known for being unhealthy: Mexican food and fast food. Most people opt for Taco Bell, when they have the “late night
munchies.” This probably is notthe best choice, but when it is necessary, stay away from the chicken quesadillas. One quesadilla has as much saturated fat as 8 McDonalds french fry orders. Stick with the simpler options like hard tacos. The nacho cheese chicken gordita is the healthiest option on the menu. Now fourth meal doesn’t have to be fat meal. Make the right choices when eating out, and you will be on your way to a healthy lifestyle. A happy stomach is a healthy body.
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Many people want to exercise, but do not have the time or energy. Exercising does not have to be so hard though. A few exercises can keep you fit and are easy to do. Having fun while you exercise is the key to having the willpower to do it daily. And with a bunch of new activities to do, exercising does not need to be dreaded any longer. One tip to exercising more often is having fun during the exercise. While playing a pickup basketball game, many people do not even know they are exercising. Pickup football games have also become a popular way to exercise. Senior and junior students participated in a large pickup football game that was fun and calorie-burning at the same time. “Along with football practice, I play airsoft which helps to keep me fit.” says Matt Murach, 9. This is a fine example of a student practicing an eccentric form of exercise. By the time the game of airsoft is over, a person may have had so much fun that
they might not know they just get a great exercise. Not all exercises are equal, however. Running a seven minute mile burns many more calories than a ten minute mile. Make the most out of your limited exercising time and work hard to get the most results. Doing strenuous exercises like a seven minute mile daily can make a person feel better and healthier within weeks. Recently, being healthy has made headlines. More focus is being put on making high school students stay in better physical shape. Schools now do not sell cookies at lunch and fries cannot be bought every day. Also, the only pop in the vending machines is now diet. Eating fries, however, is not bad for a person as long as they challenge themselves physically as well. Exercising is popular with students. “I try to run at least one mile every day,” says Jake Frank, 9. Being fit is the recent trend that is good because students are now healthier. Now students can make an argument that they should be
able to eat whatever amount of fries they want during lunch. Diet drinks are not necessary because students are responsible enough to realize that exercise is needed after consuming these beverages. “I lift weights at home as well as at school.” Says Josh Herold, 11. With many facilities to promote such healthy behavior, there is no excuse not to remain fit. Gym classes are challenging enough that students can exercise while they work towards an A+. Many exercises that are not as common can burn calories very well to help people stay fit. Climb a rock wall instead of running sometime. Changing things up can make exercising not seem as boring as usual. Do laps in a swimming pool next time your regular exercise seems too typical. Working out will not seem like a chore if you are having fun at the same time. Be happy and healthy but have fun at the same time. There is no reason not to be fit with all the benefits that come along with exercise.
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Who is your favorite teacher?: Mr. Shepherd because he is basically the world’s most interesting man. What is your favorite class?: AP Chemistry, we get lots of oreos and nummy blankets. PHOTO BY JESSICA GAHAN What are your plans after high school?: Being a doctor sounds pretty sweet. What is your favorite quote or motto?: Life is one fall after another; learn to tuck and roll. What is your greatest high school memory?: The school’s power going out. What is one piece of advice you would give to underclassmen?: DO NOT USE OUR MICROWAVES!
Who is your favorite teacher?: Mr. Singleton because he makes class fun and engages every student. What is your favorite class?: AP English because our discussions go much more in depth. What are your plans after high school? Go to college to study political science. What is your favorite quote or motto? “Try not to become a person of success but rather a person of value.” - Albert Einstein What is one piece of advice you would give to underclassmen? Get involved in high school. Do something you’re passionate about.
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Kacie Stallman’s 1994 Honda Civic, known as the “Merm” or “Mermaid,” has been passed down from her two older sisters. Stallman’s car is known as the “Mermaid” for it is ocean like color.
Some of Stallman’s friends even refer to driving in Stallman’s car as “Swimming through Wadsworth in the Mermaid.” Stallman loves her car although it has many faults. The Mermaid does not have power steering, the right window does not go down, the
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sunroof has to manually be opened, and the handle has to be held to lock the car. These faults definitely make it difficult for Stallman to appreciate her car. “Through thick and thin, my Mermaid will always be my baby,” said Stallman. Living in Ohio the weather makes the Mermaid hard to handle. In the winter, the car fishtails because it is so light. In the rain, the carpet absorbs the rain on the ground outside and the windshield wipers only work on the passenger side. The Mermaid gets great gas milage which is convenient for how much Stallman swims around in her Mermaid.
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Students
“What has been the most interesting item you have receieved in your trick-or-treat bag?” In fifth grade I was so excited to go to a house in my neighborhood that always gave out king size candy bars. When I arrived at the house, I realized that the other owners had moved and the new people living there gave out toothbrushes instead. -Kristen Woods, 11
There was a basket full of candy on the front porch and a sign that said “Take a few.” No one was out there, so when I reached in to grab my deluctable candy, to my surprise I pulled out a dirty sock. I put the sock back and left candyless. -Jon Norstrom, 12 An apple? Like it’s Halloween dude, not a veggie or fruit fest. -Micah Zielinski, 9
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The most awkward thing I received was a carton of apple juice and an orange. People should give out candy, not fruit. -Josh Albright, 10
Sophie, 11
One time an old lady made me and all my friends tell her what we were dressed up as for Halloween. After explaining to her what each of us were, she slowly dropped a dime in all of our trick-ortreat bags. It was kind of creepy, but hey, I was ten cents richer. -Sophie Oddo, 11
A phone number; I did not know if it was a trick or a treat. -Kristin Elliot, 9
Billy, 10
Some old lady came to the door and had obviously forgotten that it was Halloween because she did not have any candy. She went into her house and came back out with a carton of ice cream and a spoon. -Billy Gearhart, 10
When I was two years old I wanted nothing more than to be a pirate, but since I was so young, I could not articulate my wishes to my mom. Had she only known such humiliation had never been experienced before by a two year old. -Mr. Nate Singleton
The most interesting item I have ever received in my trickor-treat bag would have to be playdough. It was pretty weird, but cool. -Shelby Wenger, 9
Teachers Every year since I was two, my parents would dress me up in this bear costume for Halloween. I had no idea what it was when I was younger, except that I eventually was brought to school every Friday in it as well for pep rallies. It has scared me ever since. -Mr. Mike Sladky
My parents dressed me up as a ninja turtle, and I was so excited. They had been my favorite superheroes forever. My brother Ben wished that he was one as well, but he had to be an army man instead. -Mr. DJ Schrock
One year I wanted to be a bride. Using white fabric, my mom made a wedding gown and veil. I was so excited on Halloween and thought I looked pretty good. That was until the first house; they thought I was a really cute nun. I think I got more candy out of it. Who isn’t impressed by a nine year old nun? -Mrs. Carrie Knapp
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Kelcie, 12
When I was nine, I went up to a house and they were giving away cans of pop. My brothers both received Pepsi and Dr. Pepper. When I looked in my plastic pumpkin when I got home, there was an alcoholic beverage in there. -Kelcie Erbse, 12
“What was the most embarrassing costume your parents made you wear as a kid on Halloween?” My parents threw a white bed sheet over me and told me I was a snowstorm. -Mr. Dwain Kibler
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My mom dressed me up in purple pants and a purple shirt and stapled purple balloons to me. I was supposed to be a grape, and I sat down and popped one. -Mrs. Abby Elliot I went to a costume contest when I was a young girl dressed as mac and cheese. I had a refigerator box on that was painted like a mac and cheese box. I even had real boxes taped on the inside so when i walked it sounded like mac and cheese in the box and I had a pan on my head. I did not even win! -Mrs. Jennifer Greenlees
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