Wadsworth High School
Newspaper II/III
October 2013
The
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1870 - 2013 Wadsworth City Schools: “Celebrating 142 years of Excellence in Education”
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New year, new look, new spirit School rushes into year with many bright spots
BY MOIRA PRIEST
As students and staff entered the second year at the new high school, they had to adjust again to many changes. From a new administrative staff to a new school look, Wadsworth High School is not only having a fresh start but also attempting to keep some good, old grizzly traditions. The most striking change is in the main entrance of the high school, where students, staff and visitors will notice the many posters and a huge grizzly bear mural at the end of the ramp. These decorations are all new. The old, drab, prison– like high school is slowly fading away and becoming a place full of school pride and spirit. As the year goes on, more school colors and pride will be represented around the school.
PHOTO BY MOIRA PRIEST
The mural at the end of the ramp shows Wadsworth High School’s spirit.
Allowing all this new school spirit to occur comes down to the revamped administrative staff. Mr. Steve Moore, who was formerly an associate principal, is now head principal of the school. By his side are Mr. Roger Wright, Mr. Gabriel Tudor and Athletic Director, Mr. Brad Musgrave, who are all new to the school this year. Wright was Wadsworth Middle
School’s principal until this year. Tudor used to be a teacher at WHS and dean of students at the middle school. This year students and staff also welcomed several other new staff members. These staff members include: Mr. Kevin Myers, Mrs. Lisa Smith, Mrs. Tammy McClish, Mr. Kyle Stout, Mrs. Mei-Lin Wang, Mr. Pete Alexander and Mr. Eric Heffinger.
They are teaching subjects ranging from American History to Chinese. Also, the school welcomes two new security staff members to help keep the school safe and under control. Mr. Adam Innocenti is an officer for Wadsworth’s Police Department but is the resource officer for the school district. He will be walking around the halls throughout the day and is also present in each lunch period. Mr. Steve Young is the school’s new security guard, taking the place of Mr. Larry Smith, who retired last year. Hopes for this school year are high. The administration wants the student body to show school spirit and try to be more involved with school sports and activities. They want every student to have a memorable experience while being here.
City continues to celebrate BY RACHEL HAAS
From the small town charm to the big city feel, Wadsworth has been an ideal place for many families to live the past 200 years. The city, founded in 1814, is
in the midst of its bicentennial. In 1803, Ohio gained statehood. 11 years later, Wadsworth registered to become a city. Elijah Wadsworth, the founder of Wadsworth, Ohio, was a wellknown Revolutionary war hero and respected patriot who lived
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Some of the original buildings from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s in downtown Wadsworth are still standing today on High Street. Wadsworth celebrates its bicentennial with many activities throughout the year.
Sept. 27 Grizzly tailgatea success
Oct. 24
Mini flash mob “Thriller”
March 15
First Night Wadsworth Memorial Park
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near Canfield, Ohio. The town was named after Wadsworth because he owned most of the land. General Wadsworth was related to other famous people in American history, like Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Ironically, Elijah Wadsworth did not even live in this region during his lifetime. In April of 1814, another group of founders came to northeast Ohio. A group of Pennsylvania Dutch came to the region seeking a new life. Fast forward 200 years, and the same ideals that were prevalent then are still here today. Even though the bicentennial is not until August of next year, the festivities have already begun. So far this year, there was a July 25-27
Community Picnic Memorial Park
successful Grizzly tailgate before the Homecoming football game. Coming Oct. 24, there will be a “Thriller” flash mob during the Scare on the Square celebrations. The official bicentennial celebration will be held Aug. 7 through 10 at Memorial Park. At this time the time capsule buried in 1964 will be opened and its contents displayed. There will also be a sidewalk sale, a carnival and historic tours of downtown Wadsworth. Even after 200 years, Wadsworth is still a place people love to call home. The city of Wadsworth and all of its citizens of past, present and future deserve a celebration that will go down in history.
Aug. 7-10
Bicentennial Celebration Weekend
Sept. 26
Homecoming/ Tailgate Party
Timeline of Bicentennial Events
MILEY CYRUS: THE EVOLUTION – page 11 Miley Cyrus exposed Girls, Boys soccer teams roar to victory Boys Girls fighting for spots in the State playoffs – page 15
Inside the
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coming soon: the same old movie Movie sequels and spin-offs revealed – page 5 SPEAKOUT What themes do you want to use for the games this school year? – page 18
What are your thoughts on the new school, staff and decor?
“I think that the school needs a little more spirit, but for now it is not too bad. New posters and things gradually keep popping up, so that is a good sign!” -Katie, 11
“The school has a great staff, and it looks a lot more inhabited now that the school has started to be decorated.” -Peri, 10
“I am glad that the school is finally showing some color. It felt and looked like a prison last year. Good progress, but there are some ways to go.” -Darrin, 10 Oct. 23
“Thriller” Flash Mob
December
Christmas Carol Sing Along
2014 index Editorial...................2 News.......................3 Opinion................4,5 Ads .................6,7,16 Picture Pages ......8, 9 The Grizzly Truth...10
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Page Entertainment..........11 Features .................12 Health.....................13 Sports...............14, 15 Of the Month...........17 Speakout.................18
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Brewin’ Debate
Enjoy the whirlwind
Editorial
It is Bruin time again! We here at The Bruin have been hard at work trying to build a fantastic first issue that represents a fantastic student body. There are some changes this year, such as two new pages. We would like to accurately represent our very diverse school, so intermittently throughout the year, we will feature an “Arts and Clubs” page. Also new this year, we are featuring a new page that will cover some of the deeper issues plaguing Wadsworth. This month, “The ‘Grizzly’ Truth” details the ongoing presence of cliques and bullying. In the future, we will also dive into other issues, such as drug abuse. In this issue, we focused on the new school year and all that it brings. We have a
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October 2013 new senior class who is ready to take the reins in the student section and in leadership around the school. With the new banners the cheerleaders made and teachers personalizing their classrooms, the school has been transformed. We all need to work hard as a student body to make this year a memorable one. As a senior, I know how fast these four years can go. I also know that they can be the most fun and rewarding four years of my life thus far. But they are only fun and rewarding if you let them be. Make some new friends, go to the football games and dress up for the dances. Do not get caught up in the whirlwind of high school and enjoy it. Have a bonfire with your friends and just talk. Go on a Taco Bell run at 1 a.m. Go to Cedar Point in the middle of a storm. Make the memories that you can tell your children about when you get older. Let all of us make this year one to remember, and we at The Bruin will be sure to report it as well.
Should students be allowed to use technology in class? YES
NO
By ALEX LAIKOS
by ADAM DENNSION
I believe that students should be allowed to use technology in class. Items such as tablets, smart phones and lap tops can be big helpers. If students need a calculator but cannot afford an expensive one or do not have one, they can simply turn their iPhones long ways and have a free graphing calculator at their disposal. Tablets and lap tops can connect to the new, free wifi that can be obtained from nearly any class, and they can be used to look up answers to confusing questions that may be posed in class. Also, the new wifi does not allow for students to use certain sites such as Twitter and Facebook, which would eliminate distractions. If a parent or other sibling needs to contact a student during school, under the current school rules, they would not be able to. If an emergency were to occur, the student would not be notified of what may have happened to their family. Technology is becoming part of every day life and needs to be incorporated into school.
Students using technology in class is just a bad idea. First and foremost, students would become too engulfed in what they may be doing on their tablets or phones and would not be paying attention to the teacher. This not only causes a distraction for the student, but for the classmates around the student as well. Teachers are paid to teach, and students should not disregard the information that is being given to them just to look up similar, more confusing answers that the teachers would never give them. This would only create more problems for the teacher to fix. Students would be able to cheat on tests, quizzes and other homework easily. All it takes is one snap of the camera and a quick shoot of the text for the answers to be sent around the school. If students are so dependent on technology that they need it in school, a big problem is being created. Technology is becoming a big part of every adolescent’s life, but that does not mean that it needs to be brought into schools.
Letters to the editor Dear Editor, As students enter the new building for the second year, we have seen some great changes. The administration allowing us to decorate our school has caused a turnaround in the atmosphere of the school. Before, students often made comments of the school feeling like a prison with its white walls and lack of personality. This year, we were welcomed to the school by spirit signs made by the cheerleaders, who we should all thank. In my opinion, students have noticed the changes and it seems to brighten their day. During spirit week, student council did an amazing job with decorating the hallways. Using the extended learning labs as walls was a creative idea that every student took notice of. The amount of school spirit seems to be heightened this year because of the lessening of rules and restrictions from last year. The administration deserves recognition for allowing us to make this school our own. Sincerely, Jordan Doepker, 12
Dear Editor, We think that the Bruin overall is a great newspaper to read. The item that really stands out in the newspaper that is good is the front page. Also, we love when you ask the students questions and their opinions on certain things. One thing we think you guys could work on is trying to sell newspapers every week if not at least twice a month. A reason why is because people want to know what is going on weekly not just every month. Sincerely, Jake Frank & Josh D’Amicone
This is not the only flaw with the practice pool. The Wadsworth swimmers also believe that the chlorine levels in the pool are quite high. The levels have improved over the course of a year or so, but with that said, the swimmers believe that they are still a bit high for their liking. The Wadsworth swimmers would really appreciate if the problems described would at least be attempted to be solved. They believe that the changes will greatly benefit the swim team. Sincerely, Kit Boldry & Jake Braumbaugh
Dear Editor, We are writing this letter to inform you of our grievances with the Wadsworth YMCA. We believe that the competition pool located in the YMCA contains flaws that inhibit the swim team members from performing properly. The main flaw with the pool is the heat, which is set at what is observed by the swimmers as ridiculously hot.
Dear Editor, Yes, the Bruin does do a great job trying to cover all the current news and issues, but we think it would be best to put school and local news before national and world news. WHS students want to know more about what is affecting them directly. Another thing that can be changed is the teacher competitions that take up
Bruin Staff Editor-in-chief: Carly Cundiff Associate Editor: Ryan Landolph Assistant Editor: Grace Rhodes Managing Editors: Sarah Berger, Stephanie Herron, Brooke Fick and Leah Runkle Marketing Managers: Sarah Berger and Brooke Fick Front Page: Page Editor: Rachel Haas Reporter: Moira Priest Editorial: Page Editor: Adam Dennison Reporter: Alex Laikos Grizzly Truth: Page Editor: Sarah Berger Reporter: Elissa Fusco Entertainment: Page Editor: Connor Sherrill Reporter: Patrick Long Speakout: Page Editor: Jordin Vidmar Reporter: Steven Gilbert Opinion 1: Page Editor: Scott Campbell Reporter: Megan Schwarz Opinion 2: Page Editor: Maddie Capron Reporter: Trent Cornacchione Features: Page Editor: Savannah Watts Reporter: Brooke Leonard Health: Page Editor: Olivia Fortner Reporter: Tim Knipl News: Page Editor: Savannah Watts Reporter: Megan Wysocki Picture Pages: Editor: Hannah Centea Reporter: Sydney Bowers Sports 1: Page Editor: Ben Bingham Reporter: Mason Egleston Sports 2: Page Editor: Jamie Oplinger Reporter: Logan Lanson Of The Month: Page Editor: Maria Sansonetti Reporter: Connor Gray Ads/Business Manager: Adam Dennison Assistant: Alex Laikos Adviser: John Gramuglia
multiple pages and most students do not even care for. We feel that the space can be better filled with news about what’s going on with the teachers and in their classrooms rather than competitions that are not relevant. In the Bruin, there should be more quoted opinions featured from the student body. Also, there should be more light-hearted and humorous articles because they catch the readers attention and are enjoyable. Bold and attractive headlines also would help to catch the reader’s eye besides just on the front page. Some things about the Bruin that are great and should not be changed are the traditional Grizzly values and opinions voiced by the students. The surveys are always intriguing to read and the intake of the students and teachers on hardhitting issues are a good way to stay informed on what’s happening in the school. Sincerely, Kayla Shepler & Aley Lind
Dear Editor, The school hallways lack representation of all the clubs that Wadsworth has to offer. The hallways are filled with sport posters, but none have anything to do with any of the other wonderful clubs and activities that Wadsworth has to offer. Many students, including myself, feel that the school only cares about the sports program and not any of the other activities. I suggest that other clubs such as the Bruin, the Drama Club and Foreign Language clubs create posters and hang them up in the hallways and extended learning labs. This way all of the clubs would be represented. Not only would this create more equal representation of the students, but would also create school spirit. Which is something that is often lacking at this high school. It is an easy fix and it should be dealt with to increase the overall school mood. Sincerely, Isabelle Buckingham
Editorial Policy The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and Newspaper III students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces the April May issue. The staff will do its best to inform the student body and the community of intra-school, community or national events that affect the student body. This paper provides on-the-job training for the staff members. All decisions are made by the staff members with the advice and suggestions of the adviser. The school administration works closely with the staff to ensure accuracy. We, as the students of journalism, hold the same rights and the same responsibilities as professional journalists as we strive for professional standards. These rights include the right to print any material that is not libelous, obscene or excessively disruptive to the school process. The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, color, creed or sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express their opinions through the letters to the editor column, which is printed every month. The staff also encourages the members of the community to express their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed. Because the staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper, we must reserve the right to edit or omit any portion of any letter. All letters must be signed, but the name will be withheld upon request.
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F l e s h - r o t t i n g d r u g e m e r g e s i n U. S . BY MEGAN WYSOCKI
A powerful drug that is similar, but cheaper than heroin, has been found in Arizona. This flesh and bone rotting drug has made its way into the United States after being found exclusively in Russia. The drug, known as “Krokodil,” is a homemade drug made from over-the-counter codeine-based headache pills mixed with iodine, gasoline, paint thinner or alcohol. The name was inspired by the Russian word for the well known reptile because when injected, the drug destroys the user’s tissue, turning the skin scaly and green like a crocodile. This drug has been widespread in Russia and Eastern European countries for quite some time. There have been up to 2.5 million
users found in Russia alone. The drug eats the flesh, exposing the bones, destroys internal organs and leaves users susceptible to infection. Users of Krokodil quickly develop gangrene, a virus that causes decomposition of body tissue or death. Amputation is one of the only ways to protect a patient’s life. Krokodil is essentially a version of desomorphine. This was introduced in 1932 as a less addictive version of morphine. According to a recent study in the Journal of Addictive Diseases, the drug turned out to be more addictive and up to 10 times stronger than morphine. Switzerland produced the drug until the 1950s, but today, desomorphine is banned inAustria and Germany. The longest known lifetime of a daily user of Krokodil lived for six years, but had a severe speech impediment, a
vacant gaze and disintegrating motor skills due to brain damage. This is very uncommon. Most users of Krokodil live on average for about two years. Certain medications can help reverse the effects of the drug. Wound
care, skin grafts and surgery may also be needed if the user survives the injections. Although this is uncommon, some users will die immediately after injections due to allergic reactions of the drug.
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The drug Krokodil is not only found in the form of injections, but it is also found as pills.
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National Merit Semifinalists The National Merit Scholarship Corporation was put in place to honor academically talented U.S. high school students. The National Merit Semifinalists have been named: Sarah Berger, Grace Rhodes, Grace McCourt, Christopher Benson and Owen McDevitt. The final winners will be announced throughout the year.
200 plus lives saved by WHS The Red Cross collected blood from willing donors of Wadsworth High School on October 1. In all, they collected 91 pints, which equals 273 lives saved by this generous donation. There were 119 students present for donation. There will be a blood drive on February 25, 2014,for students who missed this one.
Mrs. Bender retires Mrs. Bender, a beloved tutor, will retire after 28 years of service. She was an inspiration to her students and will be greatly missed.
Talented teachers of Wadsworth High Mrs. Michelle Farr, a math teacher at Wadsworth High School, won overall female out of 1,038 women and placed 50th overall out of 3,013 finishers. Farr ran the 26.2 miles in 3 hours and 4 minutes. Another talented athlete here at Wadsworth, Mr. Mike Schmeltzer Jr.,hit a hole- in- one and won $1000 during a golf outing in September.
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Isham Elementary is a Hall Of Fame school
Isham Elementary was selected as one of five elementary schools in the state to receive the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrator’s highly regarded award as a 2013 Hall of Fame School. Isham was selected by a team of reviewers as a role model school. Congratulations to all the teachers, tutors, staff, and students at Isham!
Science teacher is also a published author
Alumnus from Wadsworth nominated for Grammy
Drew Pearson is a songwriter who has worked with Katy Perry, OneRepublic and Zac Brown Band, and Phillips Phillips. Born in Wadsworth, Pearson is a self taught guitarist, pianist, bassist and drummer. He received a nomination for “Best Song Written for Visual Media” at the 54th Annual Grammy .Awards. Pearson co-wrote two songs “Home” and “Can’t Go Wrong” which was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2013.
Kristin MacDowell, WHS Science Teacher, has recently published a book called Organic Creativity in the Classroom. As one of 25 authors, MacDowell writes how she encourages creative thought, critical thinking and problem solving in the classroom. MacDowell said, “I am excited to have such an opportunity to let the educational world know that good things are happening in Wadsworth City Schools.”
Ribbon cutting ceremony christens ne w Ar t Wr i g ht f iel d, st a d iu m BY SAVANNAH WATTS
A special ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Aug. 16 at Art Wright Stadium to reveal the newest renovations to the community. The visitors’ side has been replaced with new, safer and bigger stands. The field, which was once all grass now has 120 yards of new, beautiful turf. While members of the community were piling into the stadium, the Wadsworth High School Marching Band played various stand tunes, including the Wadsworth High School fight song, “Grizzlies,” which helped excite the crowd for the ribbon cutting. In addition to the band, the football team and soccer teams stood on the field to get a first look at their new home field for this season.
Some special guests of the ceremony were Mark Casalinova Sr. and Mike Williams. These men went to Dr. Dale Fortner to renovate the stadium. The idea was run by the board, and it was decided that $100,000 needed to be raised. Casalinova and Williams generated $400,000 in donations for the additions to the stadium. Wadsworth Board of Education President, Chuck Pfeister, had the great honor of cutting the ceremonial ribbon. Also in attendance at the ceremony was Wadsworth’s new superintendent Dr. Andrew Hill, former superintendent Dr. Fortner, former athletic director Rich Berlin and all members of the Board of Education. “I think the renovations of the stadium boost the spirit
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A word from our
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Mr. Steve Moore
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of the community because they helped to bring a sense of pride,” said superintendent Dr. Andrew Hill. At the conclusion of the ceremony, everyone was allowed to walk on the turf to
check out the renovations of the field. The new Art Wright Stadium is truly something the community can be proud of and appreciate for many years to come.
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Wadsworth Board of Education President, Chuck Pfeister, had the honor of cutting the ceremonial ribbon to the newly renovated Art Wright Stadium.
Students, what a great start to the school year. I am excited to be your principal this year and look forward to a great school year. We have had some great moments already this year. Homecoming week was entertaining with a great job by our Student Council from spirit week to the Homecoming Dance. Our fall sports teams have had some great team and individual moments, and our band did a superb job in the two band shows. I am looking forward to our first drama production,“Night at the Wax Museum,” at the end of this month. If you have a chance to participate or attend any of the games or shows, please do so, as you will have a great time watching your classmates perform. It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of the first nine weeks. Interim grades were updated a couple of weeks ago, and it is a good reminder to make sure that you are focused on your academics. It is vitally important that you keep up with your assignments and remember your academic goals for the year. Seniors, you are entering your final year and need to maintain your success or focus on the task of graduating. Juniors and Sophomores need to continue to focus on keeping your grades up as to not limit your choices after graduation while Freshmen need to start strong and find your way through the high school experience. If you are having difficulty in any of your classes, make sure you communicate to your teachers and/or counselors to receive the assistance you need. Also, our school environment has been very positive to start the school year. We are starting to add a little color to our walls, resulting in a better overall spirit. The teachers have done a nice job in decorating their rooms and the cheerleaders gave us a positive start with spirit signs in the hallways. We are hoping to have more permanent signs in the next couple of months to continue making our building into our home. Finally, we have a couple of important academic dates coming up. Monday, Nov. 4 is Academic Recognition Night at 7 p.m.in the PAC. If you had a 3.5 GPA last school year, you will be invited to attend. Please come and be recognized. Also, on Tuesday Nov. 26, we have our National Honor Society Induction ceremony at 7 p.m. in the PAC. UNTIL NEXT TIME – Enjoy Mr. Steve Moore
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Opinion 1
THE BRUIN
October 2013
Senior scheduling sparks controversy OPINION BY SCOTT
With the new late arrival and early release opportunities for seniors comes some controversy. This trial run will remain a part of the 2013-14 senior schedules and be evaluated after the school year. Many staff members have complained that students have been showing up late to 2nd period, which has been disrupting to their classes. If this continues to happen, the administration and the School Board may put late arrival to a end. The students have been raving about that extra hour of sleep they gain from late arrival. Many seniors have commented how they feel more awake and attentive throughout the day. “I enjoy waking up when the sun is up. It was always kind of depressing waking up when it is dark out,” said Jimmy Elchlinger, 12, about late arrival. Waking up later has many benefits. Students may not be as rushed to get to school, and they are able to eat a healthy
breakfast. Also, if a student has homework to do from the night before there is time in the morning to complete it. With early release also being an option, students have been taking advantage of that opportunity in many different ways. Some students have been going out and looking for jobs. The students with jobs have been working more hours to receive more pay. “Getting all of these extra hours at work is really paying off when I get my check,” said Megan Creekmore, 12. Other students have been taking the opportunity to do their homework. The majority have been taking the chance to catch up on the sleep they lost from the weekend. The midday naps prove to be energizing. “There is nothing more rejuvenating than falling face first on my bed and taking a nap as soon as I get home,” said Brooke Braman, 12. The third option for students is to attend school for an entire day. Choosing not to partake in late arrival or early release has its benefits. Students that schedule these into their day do not have the option of having a study hall. Without that study hall, students will have to study and complete their homework assignments at home, which is a struggle for many students. “I just figured that if I left early or slept in, I would not get
any of my homework done,” said Tyler Erbse, 12. Early release and late arrival could be both positive and negative for our student body. Personally, I believe that the early release or late arrival options should be a decision made by the student and their parents. Too many students have been benefiting from this to take it away from everyone. I do recommend taking away these privileges from the students that have abused the advantages of the shortened schedule. These students could potentially ruin the opportunity of including late arrival or early release on the schedules of the upcoming seniors. The students that should not be permitted to partake in this scheduling revolution should be the students that have lackluster grades, multiple missing assignments and who are excessively tardy to class. Many students did not sign up for late arrival or early release and have been taking advantage of their study halls and completing most of their assignments, so it is not an issue when they get home. Overall, the decision to keep the late arrival and early release options are up to the school administration. Most students who have signed up for it have been raving about it. Upcoming seniors can only hope it continues.
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A group of seniors who have not signed up for late arrival attempt to catch up on their sleep before the bell rings.
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Dr. Andrew Hill, the new Superintendent of Wadsworth, will determine many major decisions regarding the district, including snow days.
With the retirement of Dr. Fortner, Wadsworth has welcomed a new Superintendent, Dr. Andrew Hill. Dr. Hill has taken on an important role in our community. Interestingly, to students at Wadsworth High, his most vital task is still determining snow days. As Superintendent, it is Hill’s responsibility to decide when school should be cancelled and when it should not. Residents of Ohio know how nasty the winters can be. Brutal winter conditions have come to be expected by the people inhabiting Wadsworth. The question is: How will Dr. Hill handle it? “Calling off school is not an easy decision. I spend time talking to other administrators in our district, city personnel (conditions of the roads), area superintendents and driving around to assess the situation. I base my decision upon information gathered from the items stated above, and I always
make the decision on what is best for the safety of our students and staff,” Dr. Hill says of his decision. When Dr. Dale Fortner was Superintendent, a snow day was viewed as a rare occurrence. There were even rumors he had a heated driveway, so the snow was never an obstacle for him. Students would moan and groan about the lack of days off for weather. Once a snow day was called, students celebrated. With Dr. Hill as the new Superintendent in town, students are anxious to see what pattern will develop in his snow days called. Sometimes there is no slow transition between the seasons and winter arrives over night. With such a brief switch to a brutal season, a quick, decisive Superintendent is needed to keep students safe. Not only are snow days a nice break from school, they are called in order to prevent unnecessary accidents. If the roads are icy, it is time for a snow day. Nobody wants their teenager’s car to go into another car because of bad road conditions. If the temperature drops below zero degrees, school could be cancelled. It is unfair to students to sit in already cold schools and get frostbite while walking to and from school. If the snow is a few feet high,
153 Broad Street www.anytimefitness.com the schools could probably be empty for a day. It is risky to have people on the roads and walking to school. Maybe the second Ice Age happens on a Tuesday morning. If so, the Superintendent could call off school. School puts a great amount of stress on a student, so what better way to relieve that stress than with an unexpected day off of school? It is not only a privilege granted to students to not go to school for a day; it is an act of protection of our community. Wadsworth is a community that wants and expects its students to go above and beyond in their academic studies. However, being in school from the end of August to the beginning of June can wear on a student’s desire to do so. A snow day allows students a break from the demands that school makes. It can also rejuvenate them and inspire needed motivation to give the effort that is needed to excel. When snow days are called, students rejoice. Snow days are like the surprise present at Christmas that one did not even know existed, and turns out to be the best gift of all. I, along with the rest of the student body of Wadsworth, hope that our new Superintendent, Dr. Hill, will bestow upon us that unexpected gift.
O PINION 2
THE BRUIN
October 2013
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Coming soon: The same old movie
OPINION BY MADDIE
Think back to the time when we watched the same movies until we fell alseep on our couches in our pajamas, only to wake up in our comfy beds. Those were the days. No worries, those days will be, and have been, in flashing lights blaring, “Coming soon to a theater near you.” Revisiting my childhood favorites, numerous of the animated Disney movies I sang and quoted years ago have hit the big screens in new and improved ways. Singing their way to the theater are Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. As much as I love these movies, I think it shows a real lack of creativity on the part of Disney. Is it boring revisiting the same characters over and over again? Tons and tons of sequels and spinoffs are being created, and I find the movies less appealing as the numbers increase.
Avid Disney movie watchers would be surprised to know that there are over 80 Disney sequels alone! That does not include re-releases or other companies’ second movie treasures. Disney-Pixar’s Planes was released early this year as a spinoff of the movie franchise Cars. As much as I love Lightning McQueen and his friends, I think they should have kept the fame with the cars and not try to soar higher with Planes. Other disappointing sequels rise among the classics. Mulan 2, although it is not very known, does not live up to the standards of the Disney Princess turned hero. Also, Stitch! The Movie does not even come close to being the same cute and sometimes misjudged alien 626 that was in the original Lilo and Stitch. Even though most sequels I watch lack spunk, originality and a decent plot line, there are some which the audience and myself have loved. “The best sequels are the Lion King ones even though the original is the best. I mean, African music and dancing animals go good with a side of popcorn anytime,” said Madi Salem, 11. Monsters University, released
President Obama releases letter to American people Government shutdown is ready to affect all of society
OPINION BY TRENT
We knew our friends in Washington were stubborn, but who would have thought it would come to this? If you have not heard, the U.S. government partially shutdown on the first day of October after a bill to raise the debt ceiling was not agreed upon. Citizens across the nation have since looked towards President Barack Obama for a response to this unfamiliar event. Lucky for us, I have obtained an exclusive letter directed towards the American public in the wake of the shutdown. I am not mocking the president. This letter is meant solely for enjoyment and should not be taken seriously. Dear Citizens of the United States of America: This is President Barack Obama signing on to warn you about the extreme effects that the government shutdown is putting forth on us. As of Oct. 1, 2013, the people of our great country will be limited, if not completely cut off, from many activities funded and/or run by the government. I will run a few by you that I feel are important to your everyday life. To start off, if you planned an extremely expensive and time consuming trip to one of our
many beautiful national parks, I am deeply saddened to inform you that you will be staying put in the comfortable confines of your home for the time being. I apologize for the inconvenience and assure you I am working tirelessly to get you back in a national park in the near future. As President, there is only so much I can do, and I hope you understand that. Another inconvenience that I feel you, as American citizens, need to know is that there could possibly be a snag in getting a boating license. I realize it is the American dream to own and set sail on your own boat, but just hang in there with me on this one. I promise you America, when this government fiasco is all sorted out, I will personally be there for each and every one of you when you are granted your boating license. Lastly, I would like to give the people who live in areas that could be affected by natural disasters a heads up. Our radar is currently inactive. Hopefully, Mother Nature spares us and is not still too upset about the pollution our former president accumulated throughout his term. Again, I give my deepest and most sincere apologies to everyone that is and will be affected by the government shutdown. This is President Obama signing off. Go Bears! This letter was not supposed to be released until the upcoming weeks. You heard it here first: the president of the United States addressing the American people about the government shutdown.
on June 21 this summer, warmed the hearts of many of us as we drove ourselves to the theater and met again with our favorite little monsters. The genius plot of a sequel that acts like a prequel gave everyone a fantastic insight into the life of Mike and Sulley before they were the scarers we knew in Monsters Inc. Toy Story 3 came with many tears as we watched our most beloved toys and toy owner, Andy, grow old and become conflicted by the future. Looking to the upcoming sequels, many are highly anticipated. These fantastic movies include: the second Hunger Games movie, Catching Fire, Marvel’s The Avengers 2, part two of The Hobbit, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Avatar 2, Finding Dory and many more fan favorites. These movies will bring our favorites back to the big screen and into the hype of it all. Dust off your 3-D glasses and pop some popcorn. Sequels present an opportunity to fall in love all over again. These classic remakes will hit huge in the box offices. Watch out, because the boom loud enough for all to hear is coming.
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The new and powerful characters fly high in Disney-Pixar’s spin-off of Cars, Planes.
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Little Mike Wazowski, from Monsters University, is wide-eyed and very amazed.
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Allison, 12, goes after a ball against an Ashland player in their first game. The girls beat Ashland 3 to 2. They are currently seeded 4th in the district and won the first playoff game 13-0.
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The football team is gathered together before a game against Ashland. The team beat Ashland 35 to 7. The football team is currently 6-1 and ranked 10th in the Division I Region; the top 16 teams will qualify to the State playoffs under this year’s new playoff format.
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Captain Peyton, 12, digs a hard hitting ball. The volleyball team has won 54 straight games in the Suburban League and have won four consecutive league titles and currently seeded 1st in District play. PHOTO COURTESY OF Glen Rutherford Photography
Many students dressed in all white to support the football team in a victory over Ashland. The Tailgaters and theme nights have added to the spirit that is more apparent this year.
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Connor, 10, goes up to head a ball against a Brecksville player. The Grizzlies lost 1-0, but may face them when it counts in the State playoffs.
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Kiersten, 12, in action during an away match. The tennis team went 14-5 this season, finishing 3rd in the Suburban League and qualifying a doubles team of Maria Pace, 12, and Katie Doyle, 12, to Districts.
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Alice, 12, finishes her swing and lands the ball close to the green for another birdie. After placing ninth last year and earning All-Ohio honors, Ho will be competing again this year at the State tournament in Columbus.
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Labeling becomes source of bullying BY ELISSA FUSCO
Nerd, Jock, Hipster, Emo, Skater, Scene, Prep, Gamer. Can someone identify him or herself in one of these categories? How does he or she feel about that? Is he or she happy where he or she is or does he or she wish to change the label that seems to be permanently stuck? High school students around the nation have been facing a social predicament: cliques. They have lived in cliques their entire lives, so why is it an issue now? According to the magazine NEA Today, these cliques have resulted in social isolation, harassment and bullying. Social isolation occurs when other kids purposely leave out their fellow classmate(s) because they do not “belong.” These left-out kids are usually found alone at a lunch table, walking through the halls with their eyes glued to the floor or sitting extremely quiet in the classroom. Being purposely left out leads to a plunge in self-esteem and a feeling of abandonment. These self-loathing feelings create a snowball effect until clinical depression may take place. Harassment can come in
different forms such as mental, sexual or physical and creditor. Mental harassment is when someone attacks another’s selfesteem or privacy. Physical or sexual harassment is the act of a harasser getting too personal with someone who is unwilling to commit to an action. Creditor harassment is when someone believes they have a greater power over others. Every clique has potential to create harassment towards their peers. Some cliques who consider themselves more popular have a desire to pick on cliques that seem a little bit more nerdy or antisocial. This is called creditor harassment. When cliques feel the need to tear down a person’s selfesteem based on the group(s) the victim is involved in, that becomes mental harassment. The more serious physical or sexual harassment occurs when cliques or a person comes in contact with the victim. Each form of harassment involves a person or multiple people thinking they have a superior power over their fellow classmates. Wadsworth High School is dealing with the issue of students thinking they have supreme authority over each
other. Students are all familiar with “seniority.” Seniority does not mean stomping on underclassmen or other upperclassmen to cause them unending grief. Seniority means that students have reached a level of maturity to set an example for the classes below. Seniority means that students have experience with the school and its traditions. Seniority means that the student body helps each other through high school and does not tear each other down. The last consequence of cliques is bullying. According to the dictionary definition, bullying is the intimidation of weaker person: the process of intimidating or mistreating somebody weaker or in a more vulnerable situation. Examples of bullying are shown through teasing people about what they wear, what they do or even their personality. Once this teasing becomes persistent, it creates an unsafe environment for the victim. Wadsworth City Schools have had numerous assemblies that have informed the entire district about examples and effects of bullying. Even with the amount of information that speakers
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In the motion picture Mean Girls, the main character Cady is plagued by cliques that threaten her friendships.
have revealed, bullying still haunts the hallways. Cliques may be inevitable, but actions are controllable. There are five easy steps to control harassment and bullying, and to control the deep separation between cliques.
Consider a choice of words before saying a hurtful thing. 3. Mind another’s business. If someone does not want anyone else involved in something personal, do not try to intrude. That only causes tension and unwanted stress.
1. Respect one another. This has been told since elementary school, and it still holds true to this day. Respect is essential for cooperation.
4. Tell an adult about witnessed acts of bullying and harassment. Authority can handle a situation much more maturely than teenagers. Adults can be mediators in an argument or lack of cooperation.
2. If there is nothing nice to say, do not say it at all. Words can shatter a person’s self-esteem.
5. Set a good example. Being a good influence can set high standards for future generations.
What bullying or harassment issues do you see in WHS because of cliques?
“People of certain cliques do not want to talk to or even be around others that are considered ‘uncool.’ They choose to pick on the weakest link.” -Logan, 12
“I see bullying mainly between friends who are part of the same clique. The result usually ends in one friend getting bullied and then leaving that clique.” -Julia, 9
“People only like people in their clique and are rude to anyone else outside that clique. Also, people are called ‘lame’ for not being in a clique.” -Kayla, 11
“I see bullying in cliques by grade level and in extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs and band.” -Brian, 9
“Sometimes people think they are having fun or goofing around, but most of the time, they are just embarrassing those people. It is not cool.” -Tom, 11
“I see some upperclassmen think they are better than the rest of the high school. It is sad because the school seems to do nothing about bullying.” -Dave, 10
“People are excluded from groups and made to think that they are not wanted. Even if they’re a nice person, they could be lonely because of bullying.” -Matt, 10
“I have seen stereotypical bullying. The ‘nerd’ gets made fun of by the ‘popular,’ and the people who march to the beat of their own drum are made fun of being ‘weird.’” -Olivia, 12 ALL PHOTOS BY ELISSA FUSCO
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Ordinary men die; boy bands live forever
BY PATRICK LONG
The only thing that can make a 13-year-old girl cry tears of joy is a great boy band. Boy bands can come in all shapes and sizes, but the singing and dancing combination by a group of pubescent males is something special. Boy bands are nothing new. They have been making girls go crazy for years. The one thing that makes the girls go crazy is unknown. Is it their actual musical talent, their perfect dance moves, their beautiful flowing hair or their skin-tight jeans? The craze has been revived by the recent surge of One Direction as today’s most popular boy band and a recent performance by ‘N SYNC at the VMAs. This has many people talking about a potential comeback. This brings up the question: Who is the best boy band ever? Three brothers with magical voices and flowing hair is a good way to start the list. The Jonas Brothers come in at number five. Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas formed their band in 2005, gained popularity through the Disney Channel and never looked back. They were together for five years before splitting up in 2010. They got back together in 2012, they but are parting ways once again. Coming in at number four is the most popular boy band of the 80’s: New Kids On the Block. The band consists of brothers
Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood. NKOTB has sold over 80 million albums during their 16 years together (1984-1994, 2008-present). The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year, cementing them as one of the best boy bands of all time. The next two bands on the list are usually talked about together. The most popular boy bands of the late 90s and early 2000s (and maybe of all time) are ‘N SYNC and the Backstreet Boys. ‘N SYNC members include Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass. The group’s second album, No Strings Attached, sold over one million copies in one day and 2.42 million copies in one week. In addition to a host of Grammy Award nominations, ‘N SYNC has performed at the World Series, the Super Bowl and the Olympics.
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The Backstreet Boys have been together since 1993 and consist of A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell. They are the first group since Sade to have their first nine albums reach the top ten of the Billboard 200. The boys have sold over 130 million records worldwide, making them the bestselling boy band in history. Even though the Backstreet Boys are the best-selling boy band of all time, some say The Jackson 5 (1964-1990, 2001, 2012-present) is the greatest. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael Jackson formed the historic group in Gary, Indiana as kids. They have sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best selling artists of all time. Although all of these boy bands will eventually stop making music, their influence on everyone will never die. Boy bands live forever.
Greatest boy bands of all time 1. The Jackson 5 2. Backstreet Boys 3. ‘N SYNC 4. New Kids On the Block 5. Jonas Brothers
Miley Cyrus: The Evolution
BY CONNOR SHERRILL
Miley Cyrus is easily comparable to the Pokémon Bellsprout in that she starts out as a simple flower Pokémon yet eventually evolves to a wild, poisonous Victreebel. Cyrus is not the only star in her family. Her father, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, is best known for his number one single “Achy Breaky Heart.” He also starred on Hannah Montana as Hannah’s Dad, Robby Stewart.
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Cyrus has been in the spotlight ever since she starred on the hit Disney TV show, Hannah Montana. Hannah Montana aired March 24, 2006, and was quickly ranked among the highest-rated series on basic cable. Its instant success helped Cyrus rise to teen idol status. Cyrus eventually became the first artist to have deals in television, film, consumer products and music within The Walt Disney Company. During the second season of Hannah Montana in 2008, several provocative images of Cyrus in her underwear and
swimsuit were leaked by a teenage hacker who accessed her Gmail account. Later that year she posed for Vanity Fair and was highly criticized for doing the photo shoot, causing a media frenzy around the 15-year-old girl. These crazy events were soon forgotten once Cyrus starred as the main character in the feature film, Hannah Montana: The Movie. The movie also had a sound track that contained twelve songs performed by Cyrus. After her movie, Cyrus was asked to be in the film, The Last Song. This movie is based
off of the best-selling book by Nicholas Sparks. Despite poor reviews about the movie and her performance, the movie grossed 88 million dollars. Around the time the movie debuted, she began dating her Australian costar, Liam Hemsworth. Hemsworth and Cyrus dated for three years, and on May 31, 2012, Cyrus and Hemsworth became engaged. Earlier this year Cyrus called off the engagement when she discovered that Hemsworth cheated on her with actress and model January Jones. Most recently Cyrus has been making headlines for her crazy,
outrageous and sometimes scandalous behavior. A lot has changed since her days as Hannah Montana. Cyrus now has a pixie-style haircut and wears unconventional outfits. Her music video for “We Can’t Stop,” was called the craziest act of her career, partly because in the video she was wearing a bear suit and “twerking.” However, she topped that with her shockingly sexual performance at the 2013 VMAs. Many think the “New Miley” is here to stay.
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Hitting the stage
High school actors present Night at the Wax Museum BY Brooke Leonard
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The cast of Night at the Museum is hard at work rehearsing.
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Dimitri, posing as Black Beard the pirate, engages in a sword fight.
Nov. 1 through 3, Wadsworth High School’s Drama Club will present its annual children’s play at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. This year, the stage will be flooded with characters such as Blackbeard, Cleopatra and Henry VIII as the dedicated actors perform Night at the Wax Museum. Night at the Wax Museum is a sweet combination of both comedy and history. Taking place in a crazy wax museum, the play features noble historical characters that nearly everyone is familiar with. Actress Emily Kopchak, 11, agrees and says, “The children’s play this year has a great variety of characters.” Heather Fairchild, a first year elementary school teacher, is assigned six unlucky students who have failed their history course in the previous year. The punishment is summer school with Ms. Fairchild. The six pupils are then bound to help set up the wax museum for two of Ms. Fairchild’s aunts.
The Blues Brothers meet Wadsworth band BY savannah watts
The annual special halftime show, The Blues Brothers, will be held on Oct. 25 during the final home game of the season. The Wadsworth Marching Band has created an extravagant halftime show for the last home game for many years. Each show portrays a different theme that always makes the crowd cheer with excitement. Oct. 25 is also senior night. The seniors of the band will be honored with this show and will be recognized by wearing capes, no hats and a flower on their uniform jackets. The show is based on the 1980’s film “The Blues Brothers” with Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues and John Belushi as “Joilet” Jake Blues. After the release of Jake Blues from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit “The Penguin,” the last of the nuns who raised them in their home town boarding school. They learn the Archdiocese will stop supporting the school and will sell the place to the Education Authority. The only way to keep the boarding school open is if the $5,000 tax on the property is paid within 11 days. The Blues Brothers want to help and decide to put their blues band back together to raise money by staging a big gig. As they set off on their “mission from God,” they go on their way to perform
in the perfect big-paying gig for the group. Their adventure takes many unexpected detours as they encounter zany characters, the police, revenge-seeking militant groups, angry country singers and a psychotic former girlfriend. The Wadsworth Blues Brothers will be Isaac McCourt, 9, as Elwood Blues and Dimitri Georgiadis, 12, as Jake Blues. On the field, one will see golf carts disguised as the Bluesmobile and a Chicago police car for the chase scene. The band’s opener is “I Can’t Turn You Loose.” During this time, the Blues Brothers will be arriving on the field in the Bluesmobile. On the 50 yard line there will be a grand stage where the brothers will sing “Soul Man” and “Minnie the Moocher.” Signs will be held up during these songs, and audience participation is greatly encouraged. “Peter Gunn” will also be a featured song played by the band. The band will also be playing “Shake a Tail Feather.” A special choreographed dance has been set in place for the band and color guard to perform. The band would greatly appreciate if the entire stadium got up and shook their tail feathers along with them. “The band produces a great amount of energy and excitement as they perform unique dance moves like the “chicken,”
“monkey,” “alligator,” and many more!” said the band’s student teacher Ms. Alisha Knight. The color guard will be doubling as audience members at the Blues Brothers concert. Also, members of the student body will be featured as flash mob dancers. At the closing of the show, the brothers will be in prison. The color guard will be dressed as prisoners as well. From behind bars, the brothers will be singing “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love.” The crowd is encouraged to sing and chant along with the band and brothers. This special show closes the seniors final performance at Art Wright stadium. The seniors of the band and guard will be dearly missed.
Through the process, the museum comes alive from a secret power unleashed from Cleopatra’s bracelet. Chaos breaks loose while all of the characters search for hidden treasure. Mrs. Baxley and Mrs. Lake have been hard at work for weeks preparing the actors for success. Mrs. Baxley optimistically remarked about the actors, “The students are doing an outstanding job developing their characters.” It is no wonder why the student-actors are making such grand strides. The cast practices everyday after school from 2:45 until 5:00. They spend time pouring over their lines and practicing scenes for eight weeks. The hard work does not stop there. Homework, in the form of memorizing lines, follows them home each day. According to Mrs. Lake, “We have some interesting characters in our play that the students had to research. They are doing a great job coming up with their character development.” With all of the hard work that is being put into Night at the Wax Museum, it is sure to be a hit. People of all ages are welcome.
The Cast:
Sydney Gray as Emily Blake Bret Baker as Victor Tates Allison Ervin as Carrie Gale Andrew Niehus as Joel Kreeble Ben Swanson as Rolf Rizzo Kelsey Mills as Heather Fairchild Emily Weaver as Lupe Lopez Logan Boyer as Ivy Sweet Rachael Herman as Ethel Lockhead Larissa Richards as Hazel Smithy-Withy Heather Sommer as Julene Fairchild Kelsey Shreve as Jolene Fairchild Mike Kurnot as Skip Webster Emily Eggleton as Violet Sneed Nate Witcherman as Jasper Sneed Alyssa Hopkins as Polly Popper Zack Wojno as Henry VIII Brianna Clark as Anne Boleyn Abby Smith as Anne Bonny Claire Wilson as Mary Reed Makayla Sitko as Madame Ching Dimitri Georgiadis as Blackbeard Sean Morton as Pirate 1 Gray Giaconia as Pirate 2 Brady Klonk as Butch Cassidy Jared Bardar as Sundance Kid Elishua Jansen as Pancho Villa Jayne Blinkhorn as Calamity Jane Bri Wither-Sword as Lizzie Borden Tyler Smith as John Adams Becca West... as Cleopatra
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The 1980’s film, The Blues Brothers, stars Dan Aykroyd (left) as Elwood Blues and John Belushi (right) “Joilet” Jake Blues.
Featuring: Isaac as Elwood Blues Dimitri as “Joilet” Jake Blues
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The Wadsworth Blues Brothers will be portrayed by Isaac (left) as Elwood Blues and Dimitri (right) as “Joilet” Jake Blues.
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Meal of the Month BY OLIVIA FORTNER AND TIM KNIPL
It can be difficult to find a tasty meal that is also beneficial for one’s health. The Meal of the Month is the Hummus and Grilled Vegetable Wrap. This seasonal meal is a nutritious option that will make taste buds go wild. The wrap includes healthy ingredients such as red peppers, onions, zucchini, hummus, toasted pine nuts, baby spinach leaves, whole-wheat wrap bread and fresh mint leaves. The meal takes about 8 to 12 minutes to prepare. This meal is great because it is
low in calories but still very filling. The Hummus and Grilled Vegetable Wrap is perfect for when one is in need of a quick bite.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 320 Total Fat 15g Protein 12g Carbs 42g Fiber 8g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 795mg To find the recipe for this meal, go online to the Foodnetwork.com.
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The delicious Hummus and Grilled Vegetable Wrap is a nutritious option when eating on-the-go.
Vegetable vs. fruit
October 2013
Debate remains over classification of tomato BY TIM KNIPL
Just about everyone can agree that the tomato is red, round and delicious, but there is one topic that not all can agree on so easily. The age old question has yet to be answered: is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Some people argue that it is a vegetable. But others claim that the tomato is a fruit. Some individuals are not quite sure of their opinion, so they will say it is both. The main cause of confusion about whether or not the tomato is a fruit or veggie is that the terms have different scientific and culinary definitions. From a scientific stand point, the tomato is definitely a fruit. However, cooks and chefs claim that the tomato is a vegetable. Scientists say that it is a fruit because it meets the credentials of a fruit: Its seeds grow from inside, and the tomato itself grows out of the ovary of a flower. As far as cooking is concerned, some things which are strictly fruits, such as tomatoes or bean pods, may be called ‘vegetables’ because they are used in savory rather than sweet cooking. However, this topic is bigger than just chefs and scientists arguing with each other. At
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Do you believe the tomato is a fruit or vegetable?
“In my opinion, I think a tomato is a fruit because it grows on bushes.” -Kole Kemppel, 9 PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
People still debate whether the tomato is a vegetable or a fruit.
one point, the debate about whether the tomato is a fruit or a vegetable made it all the way to the Supreme Court. In the 1883 case of Nix v. Hedden, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tomatoes are vegetables, despite the fact that the tomato clearly fits into the scientific category of a fruit. So why was it so important for tomatoes to be legally defined as vegetables? The answer is that an 1883 tariff, passed to protect domestic vegetable growers, taxed imported vegetables. In 1886, a plaintiff imported tomatoes from the West Indies. The collector at the port of New York, or Hedden, imposed a duty on the tomatoes because he considered them vegetables. Therefore, the answer to the age old question is that the tomato is legally a vegetable, but scientifically, it is a fruit.
“The tomato is a fruit because it grows out of the ground, and it is a flowering plant.” -Craig Carr, 10 “I think a tomato is a fruit. Tomatoes have seeds, and the thing that characterizes fruit is that all fruits have seeds.” -Billy Johnson, 11 “I think the tomato is a veggie because it is in salads and not fruit salads.” - Nick Winkler, 12 “According to a Supreme Court ruling, it is a vegetable even though it has all the characteristics of a fruit.” -Officer Young
Fast food meals destroy teen health BY OLIVIA FORTNER
With all the activities students are involved in, time seems to fly by quickly. Moving from class to practice, running to a parttime job or returning home to do homework often forces students to eat on the run. With little time to sit and eat, high school students often choose unhealthy fast food. Whether it is out to lunch or grabbing a quick bite before a game, students eat meals that can negatively affect their health. No matter what grade level, students of all ages seem to want to be healthy, but their diet often contradicts that goal. ‘‘McDonald’s has the worst fast food meals because it is so unhealthy for you! The fries are greasy, and the burgers are gross. Also, the chicken is made up of things that are not chicken,’’ said Jessica Pressley, 9.
The Double Quater Pounder Meal with a Triple Thick 32oz. milkshake contains 2,140 calories.
McDonald’s is one of the most popular fast food restaurants in town, but its menu contains some of the most unhealthy items. The famous Double Quarter Pounder with cheese has 750 calories, and an order of small french fries adds up to 230 calories. At McDonald’s, the worst is yet to come with the Triple Thick 32 oz. Chocolate Milkshake, which brings a whopping 1,160 calories to a teenager’s diet. If the above items are ordered as a meal, the total calorie count is 2,140 calories. ‘‘My worst experience with fast food was getting an uncooked burger from McDonald’s,’’ said Max Back, 9. If traditional American fast food is not attractive, Taco Bell offers Mexican style fare, which some think may be healthier than a hamburger and french fry order, until the fine print is read. For example, an
The Volcano Nachos alone contain 990 calories, leaving little room for sides.
order of Volcano Nachos brings 990 calories to a diet, with 530 of those calories coming from fat. The Taco Bell version of french fries, Cinnamon Twists, only contains 70 calories, but that is quickly offset with a 40 ounce Mountain Dew soda at 550 calories, which may be needed to cool one’s mouth after the Volcano Nachos. ‘‘My worst experience was when there was a hair in my taco at Taco Bell. When I opened it to put my sauce on, there was a hair,” said Shelby Holland, 9. Still looking for better fast food options in Wadsworth? Across the street from Taco Bell is Burger King, but the menu there is not much better. A hungry high school boy might order a Triple Whopper sandwich which has 1,270 calories. If that is not enough, small fries (340 calories) and a Coca-Cola Classic drink (190 calories) brings the total calorie count for this meal
The Triple Whopper Meal would be perfect if it were not for its high calorie count.
to 1,800 calories, nearly the equivalent to the number of recommended calories for an adult diet in an entire day. Next to Burger King is Arby’s, which offers something different than a hamburger. If a student is not careful though, the calories can quickly add up to an unhealthy level. The Ultimate BLT sandwich contains 850 calories, which is usually accompanied by a drink and an order of french fries. A small Dr. Pepper and a value-size order of Curly Fries brings an Arby’s BLT meal to 1,270 calories. Lastly, the fresh and never frozen hamburger meat at Wendy’s does not make a decrease the number of calories in the beef. For example, the Baconater Triple is a meal in itself at 1,350 calories. If a student orders the traditional favorite of a small chocolate Frosty, add 310 calories. Even if a student orders the Wild Berry
Lemonade, the small size still holds 230 calories. Also, do not let the name of Natural Cut Fries fool you. A value-size order of Natural Cut Fries still brings 230 calories to a diet. While many restaurants offer healthier options, sometimes the busy, social lifestyle of students prevents them from selecting more nutritious options. With limited time to sit and eat, comes the unhealthy habit of ordering a sandwich, fries and soda at a local fast food establishment. Students should be aware that an easy and convenient choice is very often an extremely unhealthy one. The average calorie intake for a teenage girl should be around 1,800 calories; for a boy, it should be around 2,200 calories. If someone would eat one of the meals previously described, they would be left with little calories to eat the rest of the day.
The Ultimate BLT Meal contains curly fries, a small drink and a huge BLT, so it is incredibly unhealthy.
The Triple Baconater Meal contains natural cut fries and a small soda, adding up to 1,350 calories.
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reach that milestone, that would make him one of only a few players in Wadsworth High School history to run for 2,000 yards. However, none of these video-game like numberswouldevenbepossiblefor“TiceGotti” if it were not for his dominating offensive line. In Coach Dennison’s man-blocking scheme, execution and control of the line of scrimmage are the two keys to success. In order to achieve those two goals, big physical lineman who fire off the ball aggressively and have the ability to finish blocks are needed, and that is exactly what the Grizzlies have. Led by senior Chandler Martinez, the offensive line has been off to a hot start, which can be seen by the rushing numbers the Grizzlies have put up. Both Jackson and the front five are the highlights of the running game for Wadsworth, but it cannot be fully mentioned without bringing up two other important players: senior running back Scott Campbell and senior fullback Greg Young. Campbell is a third down and change of pace running back who can shift the momentum of the game with just one touch of the pigskin. He is elusive in the open field, and he almost never goes down after the first would-be tackler puts a hit on him. Young is rather small for a fullback, but that does not mean he cannot put defenders on the ground with his lead blocks for Jackson. He also catches passes and runs the ball out of the offense, making him a swiss army knife for the Grizzlies’ attack. The passing game is led by junior Adam Dennison and his plethora of wide receivers, including seniors Ryan Looser, Mark Casalinova, Hunter Williams, Josh Weber, and Eric Perebzak. Although the Grizzlies deploy a run-first philosophy, that does not mean that they cannot throw
the ball as well. The passing game for Wadsworth includes a variety of concepts, ranging from stretching the field with playaction, to putting athletes in space with short screens and hitches. Sometimes the passing game is not always needed for the Grizzlies, but when it is, it certainly does not fail. On the defensive side, the Grizzlies are led by defensive coordinator Rob Karovic, who runs the 50 shade defense. The defense is a complex scheme, and it incorporates multiple fronts, blitzes and man and zone coverage. So far this year, the Grizzlies scoring defense has been great as usual, giving up a measly 10.5 points per game, including a shutout against Cloverleaf. While turnovers have not been coming for the unit this year, the big plays have been minimal, and overall, the defense has been suffocating. Senior Nick Winkler is the leader of the squad, and he currently leads the team with 74 tackles. Up front, senior Tyler Erbse leads the charge, as he has racked up five sacks in just seven games. In the secondary, junior strong safetyAustin White has stopped the run with his 39 tackles, while seniors Ryan Looser and Cyler Caldwell have struck fear in opposing receivers, with 4 and 1 interceptions, respectively. The 2013 season has been good to the Grizzlies, and at this point, it is playoffs or bust. However, reaching that goal of the postseason will be tough: two of their last three games are on the road, including at Copley and at currently undefeated Nordonia. However, the Grizzlies have something that most other high school teams do not: an incredible fan base, a stateof-the-art stadium, excellent coaches and undeniable talent. With all of those factors working in their favor, the Grizzlies are destined for the playoffs.
College football fans everywhere love to watch the season progress, to see what teams will end up in the national championship and to see what teams will turn into busts. This college football season is bringing a lot of hype, and the Heisman Trophy is one part of the season that always makes it one to remember. This year, there are a lot of quarterbacks that are favorites, along with some sleepers who everyone looks forward to watching as the season wears on. The top five Heisman candidates for this year are: Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd, Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel and Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston.
Tajh Boyd is a very worthy candidate to win the Heisman trophy this year. Boyd is a senior, and this is his third year as the team’s full starter. He is ready to make a statement and not only lead the Tigers to a BCS bowl game, but to make a run for the Heisman award. Last year, Boyd completed 67.2 percent of his passes, throwing for 3,896 yards, while passing for a total of 36 touchdowns. He ran the ball 186 times for a total of 514 yards, scoring ten touchdowns on top of that. In just five games this year, Boyd has thrown for 1,449 yards and 14 touchdowns with just two interceptions, while rushing for four touchdowns. Louisville junior quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, otherwise known as TB5, comes next. In the first five games this year, he has completed an amazing 71.7 percent of his passes throwing for 1,562 yards and 16 touchdowns
with just one interception. Last year, TB5 threw for 3,718 yards and 27 touchdowns. In his first two games this year, Bridgewater already threw for a third of the touchdowns he completed last year. The Cardinals have not had much competition their first five games, winning each by at least 14 points. Despite a favorable schedule, Bridgewater still looks to make a nice run this year for the Heisman award. Look for TB5 to lead his Louisville Cardinals to an undefeated season. Marcus Mariota was raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. That alone says a lot about the Oregon quarterback. Mariota runs a 40 yard dash in 4.48 seconds, which is faster than most running backs in the NCAA. In 2012, Mariota ran the ball 106 times for 752 yards, averaging an astounding 7.1 yards per carry. He even busted off a run of 86
yards last year. Mariota can also get it done through the air if he has to. A year ago, he threw for 2,677 yards and 32 touchdowns. Mariota is just a sophomore, but he has the potential to make a statement this season with fellow teammate De’Anthony Thomas and their Oregon Ducks. Now onto the most interesting player on this list: Johnny Manziel. Winning the Heisman trophy last year, along with all the partying this summer, has helped Johnny “Football” make sure everyone knows who he truly is and what his goals in life are. “Pay me,” as Manziel would say so himself. Last season Manziel had the best numbers, which is the reason why he won the Heisman as a freshman. He threw for a total of 3,706 yards and 26 touchdowns and ran for 1,410 yards and scored 21 touchdowns.
“Manziel is so cocky and is not close to as good as everybody thinks he is,” said Nick Bebout, 11. The final candidate is a redshirt freshman, quarterback Jameis Winston from the Florida State Seminoles. Winston has torn it up so far this year, and there is no sign of him slowing down. He may be the next Johnny Manziel. This season, Winston has thrown for 1,441 yards with 17 touchdowns and just two interceptions, including a five passing touchdown and zero interception rout of Maryland the first week of October. There are many other sleepers that may crack this list as the season heats up, like BYU’s outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy, a.k.a. KVN who will be a top draft choice in the 2014 NFL draft, but enough about the Cougars. Every college football season would be nothing without the race for the Heisman.
Clemson quarterback, Tajh Boyd, hopes to lead his Tigers to a big bowl game, while also winning the Heisman trophy.
Teddy Bridgewater has all the makings for a breakout season. TB5 and the Cardinals could roll this year.
The Flyin’ Hawaiian Marcus Mariota may have enough magic to lead the Ducks to the promise land this season.
All the hype may get to Johnny Football’s head, but he will still be a star this year for the Aggies. #HeilManziel
Jameis Winston could end up being a party animal like Manziel if he wins the Heisman his first year.
BY MASON EGLESTON
An average teenager would probably spend his or her Friday night with friends, perhaps by going out to a movie or playing monotonous video games. However, Aug. 30, 2013 was no average night in Wadsworth. In fact, many avid football fans would dub the night as “one to never be forgotten” among other typical cliches. Yes, Friday,Aug. 30, 2013 was the home opener for the Wadsworth Grizzlies football team. Even more, it was not just an average home opener: it was the Grizzlies’ home opener in a newly-renovated Art Wright Stadium, highlighted by fresh field turf. The Grizzlies won the game 35-7 over the Ashland Arrows, rallying in the second half by scoring 29 unanswered points. Since then, the Grizzlies have been hot, going 5-1 with victories over Wooster, Medina, Cloverleaf, Revere and Green. Just past the midway point, the Grizzlies are 6-1, and looking for a strong second half of the season showing and a playoff berth. “We have dedicated players that have bought into our system”, running backs coach and JV coach Rob Lynn said about the Grizzlies success this year. “Overall, our team effort has been great.” The Grizzlies offensive attack this year has featured an incredible rushing game, complemented by a sneaky passing onslaught. The running game is headed by senior tailback Martice Jackson. At 5’9 and 212 pounds, Jackson is a bruiser, but he also shows great explosion and shiftiness in the open field. Halfway through the season, Jackson has racked up 1,164 yards on the ground, as well as 9 touchdowns. He is currently on pace to run for nearly 2,000 yards. If he was to
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At the Medina Festival, the girls cross country team finished in 12th place with sophomore Madison Gunselman placing 45th and sophomore Rachel Cossick placing 51st. The boys cross country team also finished 12th at the Medina Festival, with sophomore Jon Bach placing 11th and senior Ben Murphy placing 39th. In the Suburban League Meet, the boys and girls teams both placed 4th as well.
Volleyball The volleyball team concluded their incredible regular season run on Thursday with a win over Revere. The Grizzlies were the first team in Medina County history to win four consecutive league titles. The win also was the team’s 54th straight Suburban League win, an incredible win streak that will be tough to end. The Grizzlies look to continue their unmatched success in the upcoming sectional game against Garfield.
Golf Recently, senior Connor Sherrill narrowly missed qualifying for the state tournament, shooting an 82 at the District Tournament. This round wrapped up an amazing season for Sherrill, including multiple 18 scores in the mid-70s. For the girls golf team, Senior Alice Ho shot a 79 at the district tourney on Tuesday, earning herself yet another bid in the upcoming state tournament.
Girls Tennis The Wadsworth Grizzlies girls tennis team, led by Coach Nichol, had a memorable season. Finishing with a record of 14-5, the Lady Grizzlies had many senior leaders that certainly set the bar high for next year’s team. Kali Deem ended up in first place in the Suburban League in singles. Katie Doyle and Maria Pace were the first Wadsworth tennis players, boys or girls, to make it to Districts since the 1970s.
College stars projected to win prestigious award BY BEN BINGHAM
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Cleveland sports teams have been extremely disappointing the last few years and embarrassing to support. The city has not seen a playoff team since 2009-10 with the Cavaliers. The Browns have not made the playoffs since 2002, when they lost to division rival Pittsburgh Steelers. The Indians spent big this past offseason, overhauling their roster, making them immediate playoff contenders. They ended their drought this season with a playoff birth. After finishing as the first of two wild card teams, they hosted the first playoff game at Progressive Field since 2007. They got off to a slow start in the game against the Rays, and they could not give rookie pitcher Danny Salazar enough run support. Their offense was very disappointing and left nine men on base. Even though the Indians lost in the wild card game 4-0, their season was very promising for their future. The Browns offseason began
with a surprise head coaching hire of Rob Chudzinski, the Carolina Panthers and former Browns offensive coordinator. Also, owner Jimmy Haslam’s business, Pilot Flying J, was engulfed in legal trouble due to fuel rebate fraud. The actual season began very poorly as they lost their first two games with Brandon Weeden under center. After he was removed in favor of hometown hero Brian Hoyer, the Browns went on a three game winning streak. He suffered a devastating season ending ACL tear in week five, giving Weeden his starting job back. Many questions still surround Weeden and his talent level. He had an above average collegiate career, but his stats seem to have been inflated by receiver and fellow first round pick Justin Blackmon. Weeden is a strange prospect, as he is already 29 years old and does not have much time to develop. Many people feel that the Browns should not have drafted him. “He sucks, and he is not a very good quarterback. He just throws interceptions,”
said Austin Powers, 11. After the Browns started the season 0-2, they traded the third overall pick in the 2012 draft, running back Trent Richardson, to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2014 first round pick. The extra ammunition in the first round will allow the Browns to target nearly any player on their draft board. With Weeden’s ineffectiveness, they could easily target a top quarterback such as Tajh Boyd, Marcus Mariota or Johnny “Football” Manziel. This would be their 16th different starting quarterback since 1999. The Browns have a very good chance at winning their weak division this year. Analysts are projecting the Wild Card round, which is a huge leap from last year’s team, which went 5-11. Dan Gilbert, owner of the Cavaliers, claimed at the NBA Draft Lottery that the Cavs will not be participating in the lottery for many years. Led by Kyrie Irving, the Cavs hope to have a successful season. Four top five picks in the last three drafts have belonged to the
Cavs, and two of them were number one picks. Former Bruin columnist Tate Moore won a contest hosted by Gilbert to attend the draft lottery with the multimillionaire. With his luck, the Cavs were able to bring home the number one pick and forward Anthony Bennett. Bennett is from UNLV and averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds per game in college. He adds to the young group of talents the Cavs have added the past few years. Along with Bennett, the Cavs were able to add Sergey Karasev, the 19th overall pick, from Russia. At just 19 years old, he led the Russian League in scoring. In Free Agency, the Cavs added veteran pieces to the roster. Guard Jarret Jack will help provide scoring off the bench to complement Irving, and former Laker Earl Clark will compete for the starting Small Forward position. Perhaps the two biggest additions to the roster were ultra-talented, yet injury prone big man Andrew Bynum. He is only 25 years old, but has had multiple knee
surgeries and cannot seem to stay healthy for an entire season. “Bynum should be a solid post acquisition if he can stay healthy,” said Sam Holland, 12. Along with Bynum is new head coach Mike Brown. Brown coached the team from 2005-2010 but was fired after he and then Cleveland hero LeBron James could not bring a title to Cleveland. Much has changed since that time, as it is now Irving’s team. 2012 first round pick Dion Waiters has been performing well in training camp and is ready to step up as Irving’s running mate. If the Cavs can perform well enough this season, they may be able to lure James back to Cleveland so he can finish what he started and win a ring for the city. If injuries stay away from the Cleveland athletes, the teams could make threatening playoff runs; they are no longer a walk in the park to play. The Indians, Browns and Cavs are ready to step up and put Cleveland back on the map.
Girls, boys soccer teams roar to victory BY LOGAN LANSON
When referring to sports at Wadsworth High School, many people think of the wrestling program, the many league titles in baseball and track and of course, one of the most dominate girls basketball teams in the state of Ohio. Some of Wadsworth’s best, but sometimes overlooked athletes, play in the school’s boys and girls soccer teams. In recent years the boys soccer team has been a contender for the Suburban League Title, but has not been able to capture one since the 2001 season. Although the boys soccer team has not been able to capture the league title in over ten years, they have had very solid teams the past few years.
The teams were formerly led offensively by Ian Johnson and Luis Escudero. They have also been solidly filled defensively by goalkeeper and school record holder for shutouts, Brandon House. This year’s team has looked very promising. They are led offensively by senior captain Jared Greissing and outside midfielder Tucker Robinson, 12. “Soccer has shown me leadership and communication skills over the years,” said Jared Greissing, 12, about his career at Wadsworth. This year’s defense is headed by senior goalkeeper Blake Shed, senior defenders Robbie Bosley and Andrew Sidol and sophomores Josh Zembas and Connor Warholic.
The Grizzlies would like to win the Suburban League championship with its current format before the Suburban League goes to a two division conference. In more recent years, the boys team has created a league rivalry with Div. II number one state ranked Revere, who they tied against in their last game. The boys team started the run at the state playoffs on Wednesday, Oct. 16, against Barberton High School. The girls soccer team has had much success in recent years, winning the last league title in 2011. The Lady Grizzlies have won six league titles in all. Over the past few years, the Lady Grizzlies have been led offensively by Bowling Green
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Forward Tucker, 12, takes a shot to try to score for the Grizzlies against Akron Garfield. The Grizzlies built on their lead to defeat the Rams.
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Lady Grizzly Courtney, 12, dribbles into the box to give Wadsworth a goal. The Grizzlies pulled off the victory over Kent Roosevelt.
State University recruit Leah Runkle, 12, who has become the career leader in goals for Wadsworth girls soccer. Runkle was also a state qualifier in track last spring along with soccer teammates Courtney Palange, 12, and Walsh University recruit, Sarah Berger, 12, adding to the athleticism of a very strong Lady Grizzlies squad. The speed and endurance of these athletes have constituted for a quick and powerful team, essential in the sport of soccer. The team this year has been described as “a lot of fun, motivated to go to states and hopefully able to make it far,” by Erin Kilbride, 10. Backing the defensive side of the ball is goalkeeper Hannah Centea, 12, along with defenders and midfielders Berger, Erica Hantzsche, 12, Brooke Braman,
12, Allison Hagans, 12, and Mikaela Flath, 9. Adding to the offensive threat with Runkle is Palange, Megan Drown, 11, and Hannah Studenic, 10. The girls team has created one of the most potent offenses in the Suburban League over the past few years. The Lady Grizzlies were able to advance to the state regional finals in 2011. Many of the current team members were a part of that team as well. This year, the team is on the hunt to make a deep push into the state playoffs. The girls earned a record of eleven wins, four losses and one tie. One of these wins was a 3-2 victory over state power Strongsville. The girls team started the playoff push on Monday, Oct. 14, beating Akron Garfield High School 13-0.
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Below shows Hannah (11) and Jenna (10) cheering on the fighting Grizzlies when they were nine years old.
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Athletes of the Month
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Meggie (9) Mikael (9) and Olivia (9) are shown above as young basketball players.
Martice
Ciera
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Students of the Month September
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Favorite thing about volleyball: “How intense it is and being with my volleyball family.” What life lessons have you learned from volleyball? “You can always push yourself a little harder.”
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Favorite thing about football: “The fans.”
Favorite Subject: “Math with Mrs. North because I have her two periods of the day.” Advice for younger students: “Do not clog the hallways. Favorite Teacher: “Mr. Burton because I had him for two years.”
What life lessons have you learned from football? “Never give up no matter what.”
What are your future plans with volleyball? “Play at Eastern Kentucky University.”
What are your future plans with football? “I would love to play Division One college football at a big school.”
Advice for younger athletes: “Hard work pays off and cherish the moments.”
Advice for other athletes: “When in doubt, run to the light.”
Luke
The amount of force used to bite into a carrot is about the same amount of force used to bite a pinky off. On average, people drink 1.5 liters of urine when swimming in a public pool per year.
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Favorite Teacher: “I like Madame Eaton because she is so nice!” Favorite Subject: “French because of Madame Eaton!” Future Plans: “Go to Slippery Rock and major in Physical Therapy.”
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Random Facts of the Month There are twice as many kangaroos in Australia as there are people. The kangaroo population is estimated at about 40 million kangaroos hopping around.
Cara
Favorite Teacher: “Instructor Pamela Roeper.” Future Plans: “Attend college and major in Biology and get my doctorate in Physical Therapy.” Advice for younger students: “Don’t do drugs, stay in school, and eat your vegetables.”
Favorite Subject: “Science because it is interesting.” Future Plans: “I want to go to college and study into a science related major.” Advice: “Work hard because it pays off.”
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Junk of the Month Devon, 12, is very proud to own his 1995 Ford F150 XLT. Devon received this truck when he got his license. His favorite thing about his beautiful piece of junk is the gas mileage. Matilda gets an outstanding 7 mpg according to Devon. The bed of Matilda is very crooked and the tire rims are very rusty. “I love Matilda, and I would do anything for her,” said Devon. Matilda will always be one of his favorite trucks he will own. PHOTO BY CONNOR GRAY
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“I feel extremely fortunate to be in my new position. Wadsworth has a great group of students and staff to work with. I miss teaching and coaching, but I am enjoying my new role.” -Mr. Tudor
“I am enjoying my return to the high school very much. It is really neat to know most of the students and to see how they have grown up over the past few years. It is also nice to work with many of the staff members again, and the building and facilities are terrific.”
“I really like it here at WHS. It was very overwhelming at first because I was in a new part of Ohio and had to learn about new people and procedures. Now, I am just very busy. I hope to stop having to attend so many meetings so I can get to more events that I have missed, like golf and JV red boys and girls soccer games.”
-Mr. Wright
-Mr. Musgrave
“What Theme Ideas Do You Want To Use For The Games This Year?” “Toga, Winter, Medieval, Pirate or Secret Agent.” -Theo, 12
“I love my new position. The Wadsworth community has been very welcoming to my family and me. I am enjoying getting to know the great people that make up our community (both the school community and the general community) and learning about the culture of the school district. I have found that being a Grizzly has lived up to the expectations I had while being on the outside looking in.” -Dr. Hill
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“Superheros and Villains, Animal, Rainbow or Pajama.”
“Space theme, Jungle, Neon or Cowboy theme.”
“Character day where you dress up as your favorite character.”
-Kyrsten, 11
-Craig, 10
-Allie, 11