Wadsworth High School
Newspaper II/III
OCTOBER 2014
The
BRUIN
1870 - 2014 Wadsworth City Schools: “Celebrating 143 years of Excellence in Education”
Volume XL No. 1
625 Broad Street Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
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Ebola scare lands in NE Ohio; two schools close BY NOAH BAUGHMAN AND CONNOR GRAY
The federal and state government have alerted schools and hospitals in the area after Amber Vinson, a nurse working closely with an Ebola patient, visited her family in the Akron area. This dangerous and mysterious virus now has ties with the schools and community of Wadsworth. A first grade teacher at Valley View Elementary School visited the same dress shop as Vinson. The teacher chose to be on voluntary leave until Nov. 3. The school was also disinfected after the administration received the news. Valley View is still open, and classes are in session.
Superintendent Dr. Hill sent several messages, including an Alert Now notifying of the teacher’s visit to the dress shop. He alerted parents and students that he was investigating the possible precautions the school system should be taking to resist Ebola. He was in contact with the Medina County Health Department. Several students commented on their fears of the Ebola outbreak. “I think it’s scary it made its way to Akron. I’d be upset if someone I knew had the virus. It’s also scary how it affects the human body. I would definitely not want the symptoms,” said Ally Mangano, 11. A teacher at Cranwood School in Cleveland stayed home after learning
she may have come in contact with the diagnosed person. Two Solon schools closed after learning a staff member may have traveled on the same aircraft as Vinson. Solon Middle School and Parkside Elementary School have been closed for disinfecting purposes. Vinson, 29, is a health care worker in Dallas, Texas. She works for the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and helped take care of the first U.S. Ebola patient, Thomas Duncan, who died on Oct. 8. Vinson flew from Cleveland to Dallas on Monday, Oct. 13. It was reported that she had a 99.5 degree fever as she boarded the Frontier Airlines plane. Vinson was diagnosed with Ebola the day she returned to Texas from her trip to Tallmadge in Northeast Ohio. She visited to the area to plan her wedding with her
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The Frontier Airplanes traveler takes off. This plane flew Vinson to Cleveland.
mother. State and local health departments are attempting to locate every person who may have come in contact with Vinson. Vinson is currently in Atlanta being treated at Emory University Hospital
and doctors no longer detect the virus in Vinson’s body. Relatives of Vinson have taken precautions by accepting a quarantine in their households in order to prevent spreading. Health officials are turning a corner in the Ebola scare.
What is Ebola?
Ebola is the cause of a viral hemorrhagic fever disease. Symptoms include fever, headache, joint and muscle aches, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, lack of appetite and abnormal bleeding. Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after exposure to the virus, but 8-10 days is most common.
How does Ebola spread?
Ebola is spread through direct contact with: -The blood or body fluids of a person who is sick with Ebola. -Objects, like needles, that have been contaminated with the blood or body fluids of a sick person. -The body of someone who has died from Ebola. -Ebola is not spread by air or water.
For more information:
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The house that Amber Vinson stayed in while visiting family in Tallmadge is now quarantined for 21 days. Police have taped off the area.
Please visit the following: www.CDC.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html or www.odh.ohio.gov
What do you fear most about the Ebola crisis?
“I fear getting Ebola, but the worst is not being able to hang out with friends and family. It would be like solitary confinement with no one to talk to.” -Gabe, 9
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“I think it’s scary it made its way to Akron. I’d be upset if someone I knew had the virus. It’s also scary how it affects the human body. I would definitely not want the symptoms.” -Ally, 11
Bruin:
Threat grows greater than al-qaeda
ISIS threat grows greater in United States. –page 3
roaring ‘20s
Pictures from Homecoming Sep. 27. –page 8
VOLLEYBALL RETURNS TO REGIONALS Lady Grizzlies defeat Highland in five sets –page 13
“I fear that the government is lying to all of us and it’s actually air born. I also fear all of my friends and my family are going to die, but luckily, I am taking extra precautions.” -Spencer, 10
INDEX PAGE
Editorial.........................................................2 News.............................................................3 Opinion......................................................4,5 Ads ..................................................6,7,14,15 Picture Pages .............................................8,9 Features......................................................10 Sports.....................................................12,13 Insider.........................................................11 Health..........................................................16 Of the Month...............................................17 Speakout.....................................................18
“I fear getting Ebola myself the most. Also, I fear a close friend or family member getting it and the virus spreading all over Wadsworth.” -Stacy, 9
“I fear Ebola becoming air born and spreading all over the globe. Also, not finding a cure and it spreading all throughout the United States scares me.” -Kole, 10
Scare on*Issue the 4Square withdrawn on Sept. 4, 2008
The Scare on the Square was held on Oct. 23 in downtown Wadsworth. Trick-or-treating will take place Thursday, Oct. 30.
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Brewin’ Debate
The Year of the Bruin
Editorial
“How we doin’?!” -Coach John Gramuglia It is no secret to anyone that yet another school year is upon us here at Wadsworth High School. As depressing as it sounds, there is nothing really exciting that happens here anymore. It is all the same---same teachers, same classes, same homework. When will we ever see a change for the better here at this mundane, old institution? As your editor-in-chief, I have an answer to the burning question that is in the back of all of your minds: The Bruin. This is not just another year for our school newspaper. No, this in fact is the Year of the Bruin. Write it down. Circle it. Highlight and bold it. Put it on your calendars and planners folks. This will be the most memorable year we have had in room 1403. We are
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The Bruin
October 2014 revolutionizing the newswriting and publishing industry. There will be more attention-drawing leads and cutting edge stories. More color and pizzazz. More controversy. To put it plain and simple my good friends of WHS, there will be more of the artistic flare and moxie stemming from your one and only Editor-in-Chief, Mason Anthony Egleston. I’ll be the first to tell you that school is just not a fun place to be. The crazy thing is that I’m a senior, and this year is supposed to be a “laid back” one. While that may not be true, what can be assured is that the Bruin will help you all relieve a little bit of stress while you all go about your strenuous, daily duties. So as you peruse this wonderful paper, take the time to realize how happy and wonderful your day gets from reading this masterpiece. And do not even think about paying for that happiness- it is all on me, your new Editor-in-chief.
Is Ebola a Hoax? YES
NO
By ALEX LAIKOS
by ADAM DENNSION
Nana Kwame of Ghana has recently come forward to report the falsifications surrounding the recent “Ebola” media blitz. He claims, “Troops have also been sent into Liberia and Nigeria to FORCE vaccinations onto those Africans who are not foolish enough to take them willingly.” Other reports indicate that troops were sent in originally to put down labor rebellions in the mines and needed the addition of a lethal virus, “Ebola” to scare the working class back to their jobs. West African citizens have responded with a fury of outrage, kicking out the Red Cross in many of the villages while reporting the truth of their “true” missions to exploit the area. They theorize that the United States is profiting off the disease and its cure as they have owned the patent to a strain of the disease “EboBun” since 2010. Others Africans seem to think the disease is only transmitted through the vaccine itself; they claim even contact with bodily fluids isn’t enough and are convinced they are being taken advantage of yet again.
With the fear put into the nation by the recent cases of Ebola, many conspiracies are coming to the surface regarding the disease. I personally do not believe that Ebola is a hoax. Ebola is the real deal. Ebola has made its way to the United States through Africa where it is an epidemic. I do not think there is anything to fear here because of the great doctors we have that are solving the problem, but I do believe that it is here. In Africa it became an epidemic as it started in Guinea and then quickly spread throughout West Africa. This may seem like it should have been kept from spreading like it did, but Africa simply does not have the resources that we have here in the United States. It was much more difficult to keep contained in West Africa. That led to an outbreak, but with the possible outcomes of the disease spreading, it was still kept contained to an extent. This causes me to believe that simply a new disease came about in Africa and it spread and eventually reached the United States. Nothing suspicious about it.
Reactions to spirit week There was a lack of effort, and the participation was very poor. Although there was a great number of people who went all out, there were some who did not try at all. Maybe ask some students of the themes they want for next spirit week. I did notice one thing that was hidden, hype. Where is the hype? Where is the HYPE??? Quinn Burgner, 12 Wadsworth High School’s spirit week truly brings out the best in our students. Wearing our school colors unites us as one. We are Wadsworth. We support each other through sports and academics. With spirit week, you have kids that dress up, and you have kids that do not. I think we should vote together on what the themes should be. Some themes I feel are not fitting for us. I do believe that everyone should
definitely dress up in school colors for the Friday theme. It is good to support the school you attend and to participate in the activities they provide. Ellie Marrin, 10
The 2014 Wadsworth High School spirit week was full of interesting spectacles. All week the halls were full of students in their best spirit wear, from their most patriotic attire to old people struggling to get to class on time. However, one criticism I have of our spirit week is having picture day on Tuesday. That day could have been used for something interesting instead of just “dressing up”. Students generally do not dress up for pictures anyway, causing the day to be a bust. Perhaps next year pictures will not be scheduled during spirit week, and we can get proper use out of that day to
show our spirit. Brady Easterling, 12
For me, all the spirit week stuff is just crazy. I am from Spain, and we do not have all of this. I really enjoyed it because all the funny costumes and people were amazing. Doing the spirit week makes the classmates feel proud of their school, and that is so important because we spend half of our lives in school. I wish that in Spain we had the same because it is a worth while and funny moment with all your classmates. The fact of being united and trusting in everyone in this country is amazing because of their patriotism, but if you come here and you see all what America means for them, and even knowing that they made mistakes, they are still proud of their country, and that is beautiful and powerful. Europeans need to
Bruin Staff Editor-in-chief: Mason Egleston Associate Editor: Maddie Capron Assistant Editor: Rachel Haas Managing Editors: Ben Bingham, Trent Cornacchione, Moira Priest, Maria Sansonetti Marketing Managers: Olivia Fortner, Moira Priest, Maria Sansonetti Front Page: Page Editor: Connor Gray Reporter: Noah Baughman Editorial: Page Editor: Adam Dennison Reporter: Alex Laikos The Insider: Page Editor: Rachel Haas Reporters: Maddie Capron Speakout: Page Editor: Olivia Fortner Opinion 1: Page Editor: Elizabeth Heckler Reporter: Haylee Kupiec Opinion 2: Page Editor: Chase Pegrim Reporter: Robert Hahn Features: Page Editor: Hannah Studenic Reporter: Charlotte Boland Health: Page Editior: Tim Knipl Reporter: Maggie Presson News: Page Editor: Gary Noe Reporter: Madison Quinn Picture Pages: Editor: Regan Szalay Reporter: Jordin Vidmar Sports 1: Page Editor: Jamie Oplinger Reporter: John Merhar Sports 2: Page Editor: Cameron Mendel Reporter: Alex Lenc Of The Month: Page Editor: Brooke Leonard Ads/Business Manager: Alex Laikos Assistant: Adam Dennison Adviser: John Gramuglia
start to feel proud of our nation because if we do that, we will be better than we are today. Pamela Parra, 12
I think so many people are really good at finding the right outfits to wear for spirit week. Yes, I like to participate, but I do not go all out as some of the students do. There are some students that need to get hyped and participate! When people participate, I honestly believe that it brings us closer as a school. I think people are just concerned about what other people think of them, but people should just be themselves. They just need to remember that they are not too cool to participate. Olivia Addis, 10 Everyone is getting hyped for spirit week leading up to a great weekend with a football game
against Highland and our Gatsby theme homecoming. ‘Merica Monday started off the week. The halls were filled with red, white, blue, stars and stripes. So much pride was shown for our country that day, and it was a great theme to start off the funfilled week. #WHSPicDay was next. Everyone looked so nice; I would have called us America’s finest. Then came What Not To Wear Wednesday. The amount of people dressed in goofy, nonmatching outfits was incredible. The school spirit shown was amazing. Soon the school had gone from 2014 to 2064 with all of our elders roaming the school for Old Timer Thursday. Last but not least, leading up to the big game was Freestyle Friday showing true Grizzly spirit. #ROLLGRIZZ Bella Perry, 11 and Craig Palidar, 10
Editorial Policy The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and Newspaper III students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces the October 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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The Bruin
October 2014
Threat grows greater than Al-Qaeda
BY GARY NOE AND MADISON QUINN
The U.S. is facing a global threat yet again. This time, it is greater than Al-Qaeda. ISIS stands for Islamic State of Iraq and Syria; it is also known as Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. It is known for killing dozens of people at a time and carrying out public executions, crucifixions and other acts. It has taken over large areas of northern and western Iraq. It has claimed responsibility for attacks on governments, military targets and for thousands of civilians deaths. It was estimated in August 2014 by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights that the number of fighters in the group had increased to 50,000 in Syria and 30,000 in Iraq. The CIA estimated in September 2014 that in both countries it had between 20,000 and 31,500 fighters. The aim of the group is to create an Islamic state across Sunni areas of Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine and Jordan. This was controlled by ISIS in 2006 and was about the same size as Belgium. The initial strategy for revenue was extortion and robbery. Recently, this shifted to generating resources through large-scale attacks aimed at capturing and holding territory. ISIS had close links to Al-Qaeda until February 2014 when, after an eight-month power struggle, alQaeda cut all ties with the group, reportedly for its brutality and “notorious intractability.” Anyone who does not conform to the purist vision of Islam is likely to be beheaded. In early December, the group killed a
foreign journalist, Iraqi cameraman Yasser Faisal al-Journali, who was reporting in northern Syria. Since its last appearance in April, ISIS has changed the course of the Syrian war. It has forced the mainstream Syrian opposition to fight on two fronts. It has obstructed aid getting into Syria and general news in and out. By gaining power, it has forced the U.S. government and its European allies to rethink their strategy of intermittent support to the moderate opposition and rhetoric calling for the ouster of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. After months of shunning Islamic groups in Syria, the Obama administration has now said it may need to talk to the Islamist Front, a new coalition of hard-line rebel groups, in part, because they might prove a buffer against the more extreme ISIS. ISIS’s spread along the Turkey border is particularly ominous for the more moderate rebel groups, loosely allied militias known as the Free Syrian Army, which have long depended on access routes from Turkey into northern Syria. ISIS poses an “extremely high” terror threat to U.S. and other Western interests according to multiple U.S. intelligence officials. If ISIS were to attack Western targets, they would be easily defeated due to access to the huge quantity of military supplies now available in Iraq and Syria. Also, access to the kind of potential attackers-passport holders in Western countries- who can move unnoticed in the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. has been launching air strikes on key ISIS revenue
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Current territory controlled by ISIS.
ISIS militants moving in on a target location.
generators. CNN did an interview with a current ISIS fighter about the U.S. air strikes on ISIS revenue generators and said that they are not having any effect on their strength. There is a rumor that the terrorist group is planning on attacking U.S. soil. A Canadian member of ISIS was interviewed on the situation. “God willing, we will make some attacks in New York soon. A lot of brothers are mobilizing there right now.” He then vowed that U.S.-
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based fighters are “mobilizing for a brilliant attack.” He later said that their ultimate goal is to see the black ISIS flag fly over the White House. Aiding the U.S. in strikes, Britain launched its first attack against the terrorist group, joining Belgium and Denmark in the international fight against ISIS. Officials for ISIS have stated that the locations hit have not affected them.
NEWS BRIEFS LOCAL Changing of the guards Former WHS Security Guard Mr. Larry Smith returned for the 2014-2015 school year to teach new guard Mr. Tom Jackson, retired police officer in Barberton, the ways of the building. He is replacing Mr. Steve Young who stepped down last spring.
W.C.S is raffling off 2014 Camero LS The car pictured on the ticket was donated by Laria Chevrolet in Rittman. Tickets will be available during home varsity football games at the south entrance of the Art Wright Stadium or Tickets in the offices of all school buildings. Each ticket is $10 a piece. The drawing is December 12, 2014 at halftime of the boys varsity basketball game.
Graduates are inducted to Metorious Hall of Fame
Awareness and support raised for local football coach
Robin Laubaugh, a 1979 gradutate and Dr. Tracy Tylka, a 1991 graduate are being inducted into the Metorious Hall of Fame. There was a luncheon for them at The Galaxy at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 24 and were brought back to the building for a tour around 1:30 p.m.
Greg Dennison, current WHS Varsity football coach has gained support from the school and the community after being diagnosed with kidney cancer and having emergency surgery. He returned to the sidelines September 12th, 2014 against Medina.
Wadsworth Alumni Association makes big come back The Wadsworth Alumni Association has been reactivated with a new board and chairman Lori McIlvaine, Co-Chair Jennifer Frisby and Secretary Julie Graves Batey. Photo by Maggie presson
Student section showing support for Coach Denninson and his battle with cancer.
NATIONAL
WORLD
Same sex marriage proving to be more than a small movement
Ebola creates global threat
Many states have banned same sex marriage. It has been an increasing issue in the state courts on whether or not it should be legalized.
White House fence jumper fights attack dogs before being arrested Dominic Adesanya, 23, of Bel Air, Md. is currently in custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. He jumped the fence at 7:16 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22.
Ebola, an infectious and generally fatal disease marked by fever and severe internal bleeding, has quickly spread across the world. It is spread by contact with infected body fluids by a filovirus whose original host species is unknown.
Shooting in Ottawa causes major turmoil Gunman Michal Zehaf-Bibeau, a recent convert to Islam, shot and killed an unarmed Canadian soldier. He was later shot and killed by the sergeant-at-arms. Canada had identified him as a threat and placed a hold on his passport keeping him from joining the conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
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A word from our
principal
Students, what a great start to the school year. I look forward to a great school year and find it hard to believe that the first nine weeks is over. First quarter final grades were updated 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 at the end of the year. 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 off your high school career 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 assistance. Also, our school environment has been very positive to start the school year. Our seniors have done a nice job in leading the way and setting a good example. We had a great pep rally for homecoming and an outstanding dance. Our student attendance for games has been great and for the most part positive. Students you need to remember that you are always representing W.H.S., yourself and your family at all times when you are at events. Continue to display incredible spirit. Good things tend to happen to those who are positive. We have had our usual success on the athletic fields and performance stages as our Boys Cross Country won the Suburban League Championship, our band performed in the Horseshoe at Ohio Stadium and our Drama department will be performing “Comic Book Artist” in our annual family show on Wed., Oct. 29 at 7 p.m., Sat., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Hope to see you there. Finally, we have a couple of important academic dates coming up. Mon., Nov. 3 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 to be recognized. Conferences are Thur. Nov. 6 and senior leaf raking day is Fri. Nov. 7. Also, on Tues. Nov. 25 we have our National Honor Society induction ceremony at 7 p.m. in the PAC. UNTIL NEXT TIME – Enjoy Mr. Moore
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THE BRUIN
October 2014
New locker policy creates obstacles for students
OPINION BY HAYLEE
As the bell signals the end of third period, a student rushes out of class with a stack of books miles high. Running across the school to the locker, the student’s books scatter. A detention slip is written for being tardy the third time this week. Lockers are used to store everything and anything that students could possibly need for the day---books, sports gear and other supplies. Students stop at their lockers multiple times during the school day; however, the new change to the
locker policy is making this task a bit more difficult. For the past two years, WHS lockers have been separated by class: seniors and juniors downstairs and sophomores and freshmen upstairs. This policy worked for many reasons. Not only were WHS students around their peers they have known for years, but all of the classes were in the general vicinity of where their lockers were located. The faculty felt the school was split into two different high schools: one for ninth and tenth grade and one for eleventh and twelfth. For this reason, it was decided the locker policy needed a change. This year, everyone’s lockers are located in extremely inconvenient locations. “The change was to better balance the building by having all students of different grades in each wing,” said
Mr. Moore. Many students have frustrations about the location of their lockers as a result of this change. For example, some students have lockers located in the 2500 hallway, when most of their classes are on the opposite end of the school. “I get a good workout running to all
“We have waited four years to have senior lockers. It is really a disappointment,” said Sonia Potter, 12. In a school as absurdly big as this one, a student’s locker should be closer to his or her classes. That way, he or she is on time and ready to go. It seems to me that with the implementation “The change was to better balance of this new there is the building by having all students of policy, an increase in different grades in each wing.” hallway traffic. Trying to cross -Mr. Moore into the 1400 hallway, for of my classes,” said Liann Herwerden, example, is like trying to maneuver 11. through a corn maze. Seniors and juniors look forward Traffic on the stairs has also to having their lockers downstairs, so increased, which may cause they can be around their classmates problems. This year, many students and near their classes. are having to go up, down and back
up again because of the location of their lockers. Of course, some students like this change and are happy with the location of their lockers. “I think the locker changes help everyone get to class on time,” said Derek Dunn, 10. I understand this change was made to create unity among the classes at WHS, but surely there are plenty of other ways that students of all grades can interact. For example, sporting events, practices, play rehearsals and the myriad of clubs the school offers presents students with many opportunities to get to know others. In no way is our school segregated. Overall, the new locker policy is not a very well-thought out plan. It is disorderly and needs to be changed back to the way it was the past couple of years.
What is your opinion on the locker changes? “I think the locker changes help everyone get to class on time by positioning their lockers near most of their classes.” -Derek, 10
“It is just mayhem! We have waited four years to have senior lockers. It is really a disappointment. I do not see the reasoning.” -Sonia 12
“I get a good workout running to all of my classes downstairs from the 2400 hallway.” -Liann, 11 PHOTOS PHOTOS BY BY HAYLEE HAYLEE KUPIEC KUPIEC
Removal of Spring Fling sparks controversy
OPINION BY ELIZABETH
In a change that has outraged many students at WHS, the Spring Fling dance has been removed from the 2014-2015 school year’s schedule. The Spring Fling dance has been a tradition at Wadsworth High for many years. Unfortunately, that tradition will be going by the wayside this year. The dance was cancelled because of possible
scheduling conflicts. Commonly considered to be less formal than Homecoming, Spring Fling is the second and final dance of the year for the majority of the freshmen and sophomores. Although some of these underclassmen might be asked to prom, many of them will be deprived of a second dance this year. “I think it is not fair that we [underclassmen] are only having one dance this year,” said Jocelyn Shroka, 9. However, it is not only underclassmen that are bothered by the change; an online survey showed that most of the upperclassmen respondents were as dismayed by this development
What is your opinion on the removal of Spring Fling? 6.25%
4.17%
8.33%
I am glad it was removed I am upset by the removal of Spring Fling and want it brought back I am neutral on this/ have no opinion Other
81.25% PHOTO BY ELIZABETH HECKLER
A survey reveals that 81.25% of WHS students are upset by the removal of Spring Fling, 8.33% are neutral and 4.17% are glad that the dance was removed.
as freshmen and sophomores were. Many of the juniors and seniors at WHS enjoy being able to attend this event with their siblings and friends that are underclassmen. “It makes me mad because everyone would like to have it since the underclassmen only get one dance,” said Jordan Lee, 11. The upperclassmen have also experienced a second school dance every year since they were freshmen, and it has become a tradition. The lack of a second dance affects more than just the social aspect of the school year; Spring Fling is one of the choir’s biggest fund-raisers. Some of the members of the choir feel slighted because of this. It appears that the sporting events scheduled in the winter and spring seasons are more important to the administration than the well-being of the music program. I asked our principal, Mr. Moore, a few questions to hear his side of the story. Q: Is it true that the Spring Fling dance was cancelled because of scheduling conflicts with sporting events? A: The Spring Fling dance is an increasing challenge to have because of several factors. It is difficult to schedule a day in the spring that it does not conflict with other events. We have conflicts with athletic tournament contests; some are not scheduled until two weeks prior to the contest. However, it is not just athletic events that pose conflicts. Speech and Debate, drama productions
and even religious events have posed conflicts in the past with regards to this dance. Q: I have heard that Spring Fling is the show choir’s biggest fund-raiser. How will the show choir meet their fund raising needs if this dance is taken away? A: Show choir is the group that has sponsored this dance the last few years, and they have decided to not do that this year after our discussions about the challenges that arise with scheduling of the dance and other factors. They are exploring other fund raising opportunities, but, currently, they are in good financial shape for this year. Q: 85.42% of students that took an online survey about Spring Fling expressed emotions ranging from disappointment to outrage at the removal of the dance. How do you respond to these students? A: I would expect the students to understand that sometimes we can’t do everything and choices need to be made. Q: Is it possible that a spring or winter dance will be reinstated next year? A: We constantly review our calendar and would be willing to adjust it in future years. Despite the controversy it has caused, the decision to cut Spring Fling from this year’s schedule is final. I believe that the students should petition to have this dance brought back next year. It is an important tradition at WHS, and it should continue in the years to come.
What is your opinion on the removal of
Spring Fling?
“I think it is not fair that we [underclassmen] are only having one dance this year.” -Jocelyn, 9
“It makes me mad because everyone would like to have it since the underclassmen only get one dance.” -Jordan, 11 PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH HECKLER
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THE BRUIN
October 2014
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October: The best month of the year
What is your favorite part of October?
OPINION BY CHASE
From cheering crowds at football games to apple cider and trick-or-treating, the month of October has many enjoyable aspects for Ohioans. The weather in October is great. There is a perfect mix of cloudy days and sunny days, with the temperature hovering between 50 and 70 degrees. October is a relief from the hot summer temperatures. The wildlife is abundant in fall. Birds are flying south in huge flocks and squirrels are scampering around to collect nuts for the long winter. Who can forget the great activities that fall brings? Bonfires, hayrides, and corn mazes are all a part of what makes October a great month. The food in October makes it even better. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, candy corn, and, as any teenage girl would tell
“I like that it is fall because it is fun to play in the leaves and go trick-or-treating.” -Josh, 9
“My favorite thing is how the leaves on the trees change. It brings a smile to my face.” -Shelley, 9
you, pumpkin spice lattes. Along with October comes the harvest. Corn is in abundance and apple cider is practically flowing in rivers. Of course, October would not be the same without its signature holiday: Halloween. Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. It is the one day of the year where it is socially acceptable to dress up as a werewolf and run around scaring the neighborhood children.
People love to scare and be scared. Halloween brings out the best (and occasionally the worst) in everyone. Everyone loves to relive their childhood, and playing dress up once a year helps to satisfy that desire. Haunted houses are also an excellent part of October. Some popular local haunted houses are the Factory of Terror and the Mansfield Reformatory. The Mansfield Reformatory is
Teaching (MET), research conducted by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which looked at a variety of ways of evaluating teachers. In preliminary findings released over the past few years, the MET study suggested both student achievement and classroom observation should be given strong weight in judging the effectiveness of teachers. It is a common refrain in school reform circles and a centerpiece of teacher evaluation systems in dozens of states, including New Jersey. The study also included student surveys as a central component, saying that their judgments provide valuable insight as to how well a teacher is supporting and communicating with his or her students. “Only recently have many policy makers and practitioners come to recognize that -- when asked the right questions, in the right ways -- students can be an important source of information on the quality of teaching and the learning environment in individual
classrooms,” reads the introduction to the MET brief on student surveys. How that is done is where it can get complicated, however. New Jersey is only starting to grapple with the issue as it demands every issue has an evaluation system in place by next fall. There is a decent chance that Ohio students will be grading their teachers soon. Student surveys about their teachers and how their classes are run could be made a part of the state’s teacher evaluation system, under a new bill working its way through the state legislature. The heads of both the House and the Senate said that they disagree strongly on parts of Senate Bill 229; however, State Representative Gerald Stebelton and State Senator Peggy Lehner said they can likely agree on parts of it, including adding student surveys to the mix. Both said they are not interested in creating a popularity contest in which students give out A’s to easy teachers or a few angry teenagers can torpedo a teacher’s career. Students grading their teachers is an idea that is receiving mixed responses. Some people, mostly students, think that the proposition is the next step in making sure teachers are living up to the requirements set by the state. Personally, I believe that grading my teachers would be mutually beneficial. I could express my ideas about the teacher’s lessons, and they could improve for next year. The question is not if, but when students will grade their teachers. New Jersey is paving the way for other states to adopt policies that draw teachers’ grades from student surveys. Only time will tell if the notion is truly practical.
“I like Halloween, playing football and the cold air in October.” -Luke, 10 supposedly haunted. It is a closed down state prison that housed dangerous criminals, many of whom died there. Finally, the best part of October is during the main part of football season. Players, cheerleaders and students look forward to watching the Grizzlies take the field on Friday nights. The weekends are filled with football in October. High school football on Fridays, college
“Carving pumpkins, eating pumpkins and having bonfires with pumpkins.” -Rachel, 12 football on Saturdays and NFL football on Sundays make every weekend exciting (or very disappointing). On the topic of disappointment, the Browns actually appear to have a real football team this year. They may even make the playoffs, or they will once again snatch defeat away from the jaws of victory. October is truly a month of excitement and spirit unmatched by any other.
Students grading their teachers: yay or nay?
OPINION BY ROBERT
Can students offer insights and observations about teachers that school administrators and teachers themselves might otherwise miss? Students and parents alike have begun to question the traditional role of teacher grading student. A new concept is one where teachers not only grade their students, but are also graded by their students. With the current debate in New Jersey and elsewhere about evaluating teachers on how well their students perform, another idea is starting to surface that could prove equally successful: judging teachers by what their students think of them. The idea is gaining traction, nationally, with the release of the massive Measures for Effective
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This cartoon shows a student grading his teacher instead of the other way around.
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“Yes, students should grade their teachers because it would give them feedback on what they could change or improve.” -Julia, 9
“Yes, I think students know their teachers better than other teachers. We offer an inside look and we are not afraid to tell the truth.” -Spencer, 11
“Yes, I think students should grade their teachers because some teachers could not be doing a very good job, and I think that others should know that.” -Clayton, 10
“Yes, students should grade their teachers because then the teachers would see if they were doing something wrong, boring, annoying, mean, etc.” -Hannah, 10
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The student section kicked off football season in swim trunks and floaties as the Grizzlies defeated the Ashland Arrows 26-15.
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A great turn out of students dressed up in bright, neon colors and cheered the football team to its second victory. The Grizzlies beat the Wooster Generals 33-17.
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After a long day of tailgating, the fans enjoyed a great home game against Medina. The Grizzlies won 47-37.
The students did the white-out tradition for the first home game while supporting Coach Dennison with orange accents.
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Juniors Brennan, Haleigh, Sydney and Laney traveled to Wooster to support the Grizzlies.
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The student section rallied-up in stars and stripes for the first Suburban League game against Tallmadge. The Grizzlies lost 13-7.
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The student section got “scholastic” at the Homecoming game against Highland. Wadsworth took a hard defeat with a score of 41-14.
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Although rainy and cold, many students put on their camo gear and took the trip to Cloverleaf for the football game. The Grizzlies beat the Colts 35-0.
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At the Breast-Cancer Awareness game, the students sported their pink and cheered the Grizzlies to a 21-10 win over Green.
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Juniors Sydney, Carly, Nancy and Kenzi posed before the black-out game against Revere. The Grizzlies won the last away game 35-21.
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Homecoming 2014 A. Lacrosse friends capture the moment before their last Homecoming together. B. Freshmen girls take pictures in memory of their first Homecoming as high school students. C. Kylie, 12, and Kayla, 12, take a quick picture before returning to The Roaring ‘20s dance. D. Homecoming King, Justin, 12, and Homecoming Queen, Olivia, 12, smile for a professional picture. E. Cross Country boys show off their “wolf pack” T-shirts after the dance. F. Students stand together for a picture to remember their night on Homecoming Court. G. Sophomores Sam, Sophia and Maddie pose for a picture before Homecoming. PHOTO COURTESY OF MADDIE BUSHI
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Bicentennial events continue with Homecoming, Thriller on the Square BY NOAH BAUGHMAN AND CONNOR GRAY
As the fall season approaches, the excitement of our city’s 200 year anniversary grows. The bicentennial homecoming parade on Sept. 26 brought together many alumni and current high school students. The 2014 Homecoming Court was displayed on the field at halftime. Freshman Makenzie Grice was escorted by Nathan Reed. Sophomore Mariah Braman was escorted by Cody Surratt. Junior Alyssa Arbogast was escorted by Bret Baker. The senior attendants were: Sonia Potter, Abby McNutt and Olivia Fortner, escorted by Justin Maas, Tim Knipl and Quinn Burgner. Homecoming Queen was presented to Olivia Fortner and Justin Maas was crowned King. “It was such an honor. It was a great experience especially to spend with such a great group of people,” said Olivia Fortner, 12. “It was really cool after being at this school for only two years. It was definitely a pleasant surprise,” said Justin Maas, 12. The Bicentennial Homecoming celebration was a great success that brought the community together.
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Celebrations continued when Tom Stugmyer of Downtown Wadsworth Inc. decorated the square with the festive scarecrows. Students of Sacred Heart and Franklin Elementary participated in designing the scarecrows. Thriller on the Square features a night of trick-or -treating downtown. As you stroll downtown, you can find different stores and companies passing out candy while dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes. The community comes to have fun and enjoy the night with friends and family. After Scare on the Square, the Bicentennial celebrations will continue. Next on the agenda is a Bicentennial Ball hosted by The Galaxy Restaurant on Nov. 22. To end the celebratory year, the Wadsworth Community will have a Christmas sing-along on Dec. 22. The year 2014 was truly a special one for our great city. Wadsworth united again and again to enjoy the existence of the town and its wonderful people. Although the 200 year anniversary is coming to an end, the citizens of Wadsworth will forever hold the spirit of the city and celebrate it for another 200 years.
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The Comic Book Artist is super for entire family BY HANNAH STUDENIC
Lights, camera, action! With the school year now in full swing, the Drama Club has been hard at work producing the newest fall play for October 29. The Comic Book Artist is an incredible work that centers around a man who wants nothing more than to be a comic book artist. Stanley (Nate Wichterman) tries to pursue his dream as a comic book artist despite being a janitor. His boss (Gray Giaconia) discourages the work he does, and he tells him that he should just focus on his current job more than what he aspires to be. A shipment of magic pens soon appears at the shop. These pens bring to life the superheroes that he draws. Each super hero is different from the rest. His boss draws villains, and later accidently brings one of his drawings to life. The play will be a great time for all, especially for children. Alex Koeberle, 10, who stars as part of the crowd said, “It is a really funny, family thing for kids. It is really energetic.” The directors are Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Baxley. It is no wonder that the actors
are making such grand strides in the theater. The cast practices everyday after school from 2:45 until 5:00. They rehearse day after day, perfecting every single detail. If something does not sound right, then they stop and change it. The actors in the play work hard every day to perform their best. When asked what her favorite scene is, Alyssa Hopkins, 11, said, “I like the scene where all the superheroes are being introduced because it is fun to watch. Later in the play, they have strong character development, and it will help keep kids’ attention.” Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Baxley have been hard at work for many weeks working with all the students to perfect the play. “This has been a wonderful cast to work with. They have created another fantastic production everyone will love. We are very excited about opening night,” said Mrs. Baxley. The actors have dedicated so much time to perfecting the play and making it the best it can be for everyone. Everyone attending will surely be blown away by the performance put on by the Drama department.
Foreign exchange students Best band in the land Marching make transition to America band teams up BY Charlotte BOLAND
The lives of three foreign exchange students changed drastically as they made the transition from their home country of Spain to America and, of course, Wadsworth. Juan Cordero, Pamela Martinez-Para and Paula MunarColl all came prepared with the answers to the many questions that they have been asked. The questions asked spawned some interesting responses. Q: What is the best part of Wadsworth High School? Juan: I like the way that everyone in the high school is involved in sports and I like how nice the teachers are with everyone. Pamela: The lunch hall because it is so cool and it reminds me of High School Musical. Q: What is the worst part of Wadsworth High School? Paula: It does not have a worst part. Juan: In my school we start school at 8:30 a.m., so I am still getting used to the schedule. Q: What do you miss the most about your home country? Paula: I miss the weather; it is so cold here! Pamela: I miss my house, my family and friends. I also miss the food and going to the beach. Q: What are some differences between your school and Wadsworth High School? Juan: The structure of the
building of my school in Spain is almost 200 years old, and we do not have the chance to practice as many sports as here. Paula: I have more subjects, 12 or 11, and the teachers come to your class, you do not go to their class. Q: What do you find funny or interesting about America? Juan: The legal age to drive in Spain is 18 years old so it is shocking for me to see 16-yearolds driving cars. Pamela: The different kinds of foods you have. It is impossible
to go to the supermarket and not stay for 2 hours just for choosing what you need! Q: How did you feel the first day of school? Paula: I was feeling so nervous because I came in late, and I did not know anyone in my classes but at the end of the day I changed my nervous feeling to happy. Juan: I was very excited and nervous my first day of school but my friends helped me get through it. As you can see, the exchange students are adjusting nicely!
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The high school marching band recently traveled to The Ohio State Buckeye Invitational. After having to apply to perform, the marching band was selected as a festival band. Having been selected only confirms our status as the “best band in the land”. This event took place at the Ohio Stadium on Oct. 11. The band had last performed at the invitational in 2007. The band performed to the best of their ability and blew everyone away with the quality of their tone and marching skills. The marching band performed Magical Mystery Tour/Lady Madonna, Land of Make Believe/ Children of Sanchez, and Sweet Georgia Brown. “It was an honor to be there. It was really exciting and everyone gave it their all to be there,” said Emily Kopchak, 12. The stadium was packed with people from all over who traveled down to Columbus to see the different bands perform. The invitational included 42 high school bands. Bands from as far away as Georgia and New York attended. “It was a great experience seeing the band from Georgia
and their different style. Their drum line played upside down and they lit their drumsticks on fire,” said David Selzer, 11. The band was led onto the field by Garry Kupfner. Kupfner, a WHS graduate, was privileged this year to have the opportunity to “dot the I”. “Dotting the I” is only an honor that is given to a sousaphone player, who is a fourth or fifth year member. Choosing a game is then determined by rank. Rank is then determined by the number of times you have marched. “I got to choose to dot for the Virginia game and I was lucky enough to get that game. It was a very surreal experience. Having 100,000 people watching was amazing and being able to accomplish that goal to make my family proud was very special. It was definitely an experience that I will never forget,” said Kupfner. Overall, the high school band agreed collectively that the day was a memory they are sure not to forget. The Invitational was an experience of a lifetime.
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The Wadsworth Marching Band marches onto the field with their instruments at attention.
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~About 1,100 in attendance ~Thank you to all who attended! -Spirit Week: If you have any feedback or ideas for next Spirit Week, contact a Student Council representative.
Red Ribbon Week: October 23-31 “Love yourself. Be Drug-Free!”
Upcoming Events:
-After game dance: October 31, 9 -11 p.m. -Veterans Day Assembly: November 11 Some members of the Senior class dressed up for “WHS Old Timer” day during Spirit Week in September.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @whs_Council
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H.U.D.D.L.E. members covered the school in decorative posters, like the one above, to promote Red Ribbon Week.
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N at ion a l Honor S o c ie t y Past events: -Summer: Bicentennial Tea Parties -October 8: Red Cross blood drive ~Over 100 pints of blood given -October 20-24: Sweetest Day flower sale
Science Club Interested in fun, science-related activities? Join Science Club! -Hike Till You Drop -Science Fiction Movie Nights -Club Meetings with TED Talks -Videos -Zoo Trips -Museum Trips +Many more hands-on activities!
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Some members of last year’s Hike Till You Drop stopped for a quick break at Silvercreek Metro Park.
Future events: -November 7: Letters will be sent home for new members -November 25: New member Induction Ceremony -Good luck to all applicants!
Get Involved! -Photography Club -Book Club -Lil Sis Club -Drama Club -International Club -Interact Club
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-Ski Club -Speech & Debate -STAMP -Intramurals -Ambassador Club -Math Club
Looking for a way to serve our community and school? Join Key Club! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @WHS_keyclub15
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~Bell Ringing for Salvation Army ~Making fleece blankets ~Trick or Treat for UNICEF ~Christmas Caroling to nursing homes ~Fun group outings and meetings
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Browns look to prove worth BY JOHN MERHAR
The bone-crushing hits. The big time plays. The roar of the crowd. The new coach Mike Pettine, and, last but not least, Johnny Manziel. His arrival has not only attracted publicity, but it has revived a town in dire need of a winning team. Wins not only put a smile on the faces of fans but the students’ as well. If the Browns, the Grizzlies and the Buckeyes win each week, Principal Mr. Moore rewards the students with a bonus point in a random class. This shows that the Browns truly can bring happiness. All the momentum was with the team, but it was taken away by a 0-6 Jacksonville Jaguars team. An embarrassing 24-6 loss showed a lot of problems that ranged from no blocking, horrible passing and an inconsistent run game. Newly renovated First Energy Stadium, which has two new jumbotrons, was buzzing with excitement when the Pittsburgh Steelers came to town. From the opening kick, the Browns had control of the game and never let up as the game progressed. Quarterback Brian Hoyer threw for 217 yards and a touchdown while Jordan Cameron, his favorite target, reeled in 102
yards and a score. The final score was 31-10, but with the way the Browns played, it could have been a larger deficit. Following their week four bye, they took on the Tennessee Titans. From the opening kickoff, it looked as if they were still on a bye week. Trailing 28-3 at halftime, many people expected them to pack it in, but they did the complete opposite. Hoyer led the offense on a 26-0 run, ultimately leading to a 29-28 Browns victory. Hoyer’s valiant fourth quarter not only gave the team the win, but it was the largest comeback by a road team in NFL history. Through six weeks, the team has already brought more excitement than past years. “The fact is that you know they always have a shot at winning regardless of the start of the game,” Graham Blind, 11, summed it up best. The Baltimore Ravens were their opponent for week three, and for all but the final three minutes, it appeared that the Browns would win for the second week in a row. However, late in the game, they failed to get a first down on three consecutive possessions. This gave Joe Flacco an opportunity to lead the Ravens
to a win, and he did exactly that. Justin Tucker kicked a 32 yard field goal to give the Ravens a well earned 23-21 win. In week two, the Browns came out with a full head of steam and jumped on the Saints 16-3. The Saints came back to take a 24-23 lead with a little over a minute left in the game. Hoyer led the team on an 85 yard drive, ending with a Billy Cundiff 29 yard field goal, giving the Browns a 26-24 win. Before their season opener on Sept. 7 against the Steelers, Thad Gruich, 11, had a hunch it could be a good year. “I like the fierce look of this team,” he said. The game started off slow for the Browns, as they trailed at halftime 24-3. Coach Mike Pettine must have lit a fire underneath the team, as they roared back to tie the game at 24. Unfortunately, the Steelers had the last laugh by kicking a gamewinning field goal as time expired to win 27-24. “They are a .500 team building to the top, but they are not as good as my Cowboys yet,” said Connor Clark, 10. If the Browns find themselves in the playoff hunt, Josh Gordon (coming back from a 10 week suspension) could play a big role in helping the team earn their first playoff title since 2002.
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Student Predictions Mitchell Blackburn, 9 8-8 Clayton Christian, 10 7-9 Michael Trenta, 11 5-11 Grant Snowball,12 9-7 PHOTOS BY MCT CAMPUS
King James returns OPINION BY JAMIE
Welcome home, Lebron. After playing the last four years in Miami, Lebron James announced his return to Cleveland through a Sports Illustrated letter and via Instagram with a picture and simple caption of “I’m Coming Home.” James said his four years in Miami were like college and were a huge learning step. He learned how to become a champion from Dwyane Wade and Pat Riley. In my opinion, Pat Riley is a heartless and selfish man who does not deserve a player like James. In a press conference aired on ESPN, following Miami’s 4-1 series loss to the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs, Riley indirectly called James out, claiming, “Champions don’t find the first door out and run.” James was one of the most hated figures in all of sports when he left for Miami. Since his return, he is back to being one of the most beloved athletes in sports. This time around, he handled his decision much better than he did in 2010. “It was much more responsible and well thought out compared to his decision four years ago,” said AJ Arch, 10. Former Miami Heat teammates
Mike Miller and James Jones followed Lebron to “The Land.” A month and a half later, Kevin Love was traded to Cleveland joining James and Kyrie Irving forming a Big Three and, hopefully, a championship squad. The Wadsworth boys basketball team is striving for the same championship goals as the Cavaliers in their upcoming season. Joel Kipfer, 12, said, “I am excited for basketball to be back in Cleveland.” To James, this decision was more than basketball. He knew the impact he had on Cleveland businesses and how much he means to Northeast Ohio. One hotel owner said he lost about $500,000 a year from Cavs games not being sold out. Cavs tickets are in such high demand now that non-season tickets can only be purchased through a lottery. “I don’t like the uncertainty. If I want to see a Cavs game, I want to be guaranteed tickets,” said Mr. Schrock. In Lebron’s recent unveiling of his new shoes, he said his comeback was in the making for four years, and Irving was a major part of it because he believes Irving can become the best point guard in the NBA. Lebron brings the best out in everyone, and he hopes to do that with Dion Waiters and all of the other young players. Waiters has the potential to be an All-Star, and James knows that after mentioning him in his famous return letter to SI (top right). The Cavs have an easy Eastern
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Lebron announced his decision to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers through a lengthy letter published on SI.com by Lee Jenkins. His hope is to end the 50 year championship drought of Cleveland professional sports teams.
Conference this upcoming season with the only real challenge coming from the Chicago Bulls. Cleveland’s offense should be unstoppable and hopefully will pick up the slack from the defense. They need a lot of help on defense, which James brings, but outside of him there is not much help. Irving and Love are huge offensive threats, but do not offer much on defense. The pick and roll will not be guardable with Irving and Love running it. As the Cavs are going for the franchise’s first championship in history, many fans question the
lack of playoff experience from two of the Cavs’ Big Three, Love and Irving. This, in my opinion, is absolutely ridiculous, because they are still playing basketball and play at a very high level. The Cavs are facing a four year playoff drought, not reaching the postseason since James’s departure. They have been among the league’s worst during that time, getting the number one pick in the NBA Draft three out of those four years. One of those turned into All-Star guard Irving, while the other two were packaged
in a blockbuster deal for All-Star forward Kevin Love in hopes that after the season Love will sign an extension. The Cavs also went from the bottom to the top in national televised games, with 31 games this year being televised nationally. With all of the hype surrounding this team, a lot of pressure follows. The Cavs are going to be heavily critiqued, just as the 2010 Miami Heat team was at the beginning. A championship might not come this year, but many will be expected in the near future.
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Victory has been a longlived tradition for Wadsworth athletics, especially the varsity volleyball team. After the loss of five crucial players this past year, and the interruption of the Suburban League win streak, the team has recently redeemed itself by qualifying for Regionals and the Sweet 16 for the third straight year. The pressure of four straight league championships and 56 straight Suburban League matches have been weighing down this year’s young volleyball team. This year, the team had much to prove with only four starters returning to varsity: seniors Olivia Fortner, Maria Sansonetti, Rachel Pressley and Jenna Oplinger. Despite five solid players graduating this past year, including Ciera Koons, Erin Zita and Peyton Booth, the team has done an exceptional job pulling up great players to fill the newly-vacant spots. Due to this, a mixture of old in addition to young, talent was present in the team this year. That talent included Lexi Lance, 9, Kenzie Grice, 9, Sophia Chirumbole, 10, and Olivia Chaney, 10, who have all majorly contributed to the team. These young players bring diversity and promise for the future, something that any sports team greatly appreciates.
Haley Witschey, 11, was asked what some major changes are that had been made to the team this year. Witschey replied, “Many people who played last year who normally did not have to step up and lead now had to step up.” The Grizzlies began their season with a rough start. Their four year Suburban League win streak was taken from them by Revere on Aug. 28. Although this was a major setback for the team, they turned it around with a big win against Highland, where Grizzly fans stormed the court in jubilation. Even through the rough patches, the Grizzlies were still favorites to win the Suburban League, a task that has been accomplished the last four years in a row by the volleyball team. In addition, they have also gained the District Finals again this year and have secured an overall record of 15-10. Overall, the support from the student section has proved to be a huge help for the Grizzlies in their toughest games this season. Even with all of the young talent on varsity, the girls have done a great job of keeping up with their past success, and the returning members have done a stand-up job at promoting leadership and team unity. Their determination to get better is one reason the team always plays with the same intensity each year.
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Boys Cross Country crowned Suburban League Champs BY ALEX LENC AND CAMERON MENDEL
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Haley, 11, tips the ball over the net to make a big play for the Grizzlies.
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Nick, 9, Gabe, 9, Kyle, 10, Michael, 12, Jon, 11, Spencer, 10, Dean, 10, all gather around their district championship trophy, one of their many accomplishments this season.
The boys cross country team had one last year to make their mark on what is currently the Suburban League, and they did just that. They won the Suburban League title during its last year before the upcoming expansion and more recently, placed second at distr.icts Next year, Wadsworth and Nordonia will be the only two remaining teams, as they will be joined by some big names, such as Brecksville and Hudson. This now gives Wadsworth a tough league to compete in. The boys cross country team took this information and went to work. After five years of heartbreak and disappointment, the boys cross country team finally came through with the title. When asked if he was surprised by the success of the cross team this fall, junior Jon Bach responded, “Our team was expecting to win because we had a lot of talent and also worked hard, which propelled us to victory.” Winning the Suburban League is not easy for anyone to do, but when the team puts in loads of work, it becomes easier. The team went above and beyond this accomplishment recently and placed second at the district meet. They now are on their way to sectionals to surpass their current achievements. Coach Burton was asked what did it feel like to win the Suburban League. He replied, “It felt great! Wonderful acomplishment for the kids and a credit to the hard work they had put in all season.” Hard work truly pays off, and this is shown by the team’s accomplishments. After a successful season, it is no question that the team’s younger runners have seen the dedication and leadership needed to reach their goals.
S p o r t s Both soccer teams strive for success Briefs BY CAMERON MENDEL
Girls Tennis
placed second out of eight teams at suburban league championship
Boys Cross Counrty WON SUBURBAN LEAGUE! Placed second at districts
Girls Cross Country 5-2 in suburban league
Football
Current Record: 6-2
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Josh Groves finishes with an eighty two at the
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Varsity record: 4-6
H.O.F. Chris Kallai Sr. was recently inducted
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With many seniors having graduated from both the boys and girls soccer team this past May, they both have to rely on the younger players to step up and assume leadership positions on and off the field. The girls lost 8 seniors including their top scorer, Leah Runkle. The boys lost ten senors including captain Jared Greissing who had played varsity all 4 years of high school. The boys soccer team is now dressing five freshman, who are all playing enough on the field to take over the spots of those about to graduate in the upcoming year. The team is lead by captain Grayson Burridge, 12, with help from Connor Warholic, 11, and Josh Zembas, 11. From the upperclassmen’s perspective, this was a year for restructuring strategically. For instance, defense is now led by juniors Nate VanDyke, Josh Zembas, Matt Blamble and Alex Lenc, with the aid of freshmen Connor Mendel and Josiah Sovine. Seniors of the team are Grayson Burridge, Eric Suboticki, Nate Perry, Albert Falkenstien and Jordan Wolfe. The girls team is led by captains Helena Carlson, 12, and Julia Horton, 11. They are working with a young team since, they only have 5 seniors. They have faith in the six freshman they dress. Sophia Fortner, 9, is the starting goalkeeper and looks to be the starter for the rest of her high school career. The defense is led by Maggie Sonntag, 9, Mariah Braman, 10, Julia
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Freshman Jordan leaves a player from Tallmadge stranded on the ground as she helps her team crush the opposition during senior night with a score of 7-1.
Horton, 11, and Mikalya Flath, 10. Tori Baker, 9, was asked “Who do you look up to of the upperclassman?” “I look up to Hannah Studenic because she works hard and embraces me as a freshman,” she said. On the other hand, the offensive is led by Hannah Studenic, 11, Meagan Drown, 12, and Emily Arellano, 9. Injuries plagued people sidelined for some of the season. Including Austin Wolfinger, 10, who had broke his wrist a week before the season started and Hannah Studenic, 11, sprained her wrist during the Medina game. The girls and boys teams put in a bunch of work to win the Suburban league. Although they fell short, the returners have promise in their young rosters to finish the task and win a championship.
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Nate, 11, shields the ball away from a Barberton attacker in the corner of the field.
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Fast food causes harmful health issues BY TIM KNIPL
The fast food industry is one of the most thriving industries in the world today. The top 5 fast food chains in the world are McDonald’s, with 18,710 locations worldwide; KFC, with 11,798 restaurants; Subway, with 10,109 locations; Pizza Hut, with 5,890; and rounding out the top five is Burger King with 4,998 locations. Fast food does have a somewhat positive role in America. The fast food industry helps keep the economy afloat. If the fast food market was completely shut down, there would be a total
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overweight. Based on a study done by Ogden C., L. Carroll and Fegal K. M., 64% of all Americans are over weight, 34% of all Americans are obese, and 7% of Americans are considered to be extremely obese. Another big problem that is caused by fast food is high blood
This demographic mimics the “Pick My Plate” chart produced by American Heart Association.
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Slow metabolism speeds up obesity BY MAGGIE PRESSON
market failure, and the country would be in panic. However, while it does play an important role in the flow of the economy, it has created a negative impact in the health of the American people. All this fast food is starting to show in the American people. The average “value” meal purchased at any fast food chain has well over 1,000 calories. One major problem that has arisen due to fast food is obesity. Obesity rates have more than doubled in both children and adults since the 1970s. At the start of the year 2014, just over two-thirds of U.S. adults were considered to be obese or
pressure. High blood pressure can slowly take a toll on one’s body and go years before even showing any symptoms. It can cause health problems in the brain, the heart, the kidney and other vital organs. A very obvious characteristic that fast food has is the extremely high amount of calories in a single meal. The body needs calories to properly function. Too many calories will lead to a lot of negative effects on the body, however. The American Heart Association says a moderately active adult should have between 1,800 and 2,400 calories a day; just one double Whopper has 1,020 calories. Eating two or three fast food meals adds up! Fortunately, with treatment and lifestyle changes, one can control his high blood pressure to reduce his risk of life-threatening complications. While fast food may be a more financially efficient and a much easier way to eat, one can end up paying the price for it in the long run.
People struggle with weight no matter what age. Some may not realize the key factor of this deals with metabolism and whether it is low or high. Almost all people tend to struggle with their weight at some point in their life. A high metabolism allows someone to eat whatever they want and maintain their weight, as long as they stay active, of course. Maddie Covert, 12, was asked how she maintains her metabolism on a daily basis. She replied with, “I eat a ton all the time, and I still maintain a high metabolism. It helps that I am alway doing dance and cheer to help myself stay active.” Maddie is just like a lot of high school students who participate in sports. She is able to live a healthy lifestyle and maintain her weight easily. Studies show that having six small meals a day will build one’s metabolism more than having three large ones. Students in high school should be getting at least an hour of exercise every day, too. This is vital for a
steady metabolism. Metabolism gives one the energy needed everyday whenever they take a bite of food. It helps teens to think, move and grow. The following tips and tricks can help increase metabolism. The way or time one eats has a lot to do with weight. Studies show it is a good idea to eat slowly to take in less calories. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is ideal to eat it every day. By not eating breakfast, people usually consume more calories in the day. When the body is asleep, the metabolism slows down. Breakfast helps to tell the body that it is time to get moving. Exercise and eating right are two important things to living a healthy lifestyle. If one keeps their body toned, it maintains a steady metabolism. Muscles burn more calories than fat does. Between the ages of 12 and 18 is when teens are growing and their weight is changing without their control. Whether it is easy to gain or lose weight and how much food one consumes on a daily basis
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This Chipotle burrito has approximately 775 calories and 23.5 grams of fat.
These are some foods one should consume in order to maintain a high metabolism.
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One great meal that is also extremely healthy for someone is marinated salmon with mangokiwi relish. Do not let the word relish take away from the greatness of this meal. A sweetsalty marinade and unique fruitfilled sauce is what makes this recipe stand out. This is a very cheap and easy meal to both make and cook. It is not only delicious, but it is also healthy!
Ingredients for the salmon include: 1.) 1 tablespoon honey, 2.) 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 3.) 1 teaspoon olive oil, 4.) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 5.) 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick) 6.) Cooking spray. Ingredients for the relish include: 1.) 1/2 cup diced peeled
differs from teen to teen. Once a teen reaches about the age of 20, his metabolism catches up to him, causing the person to gain weight. On the other hand, some teens cannot eat anything without gaining a couple of pounds. There always seems to be an issue for them when they try to lose the weight. Metabolism plays a role in your breathing, digestion, blood circulation, body temperature, muscle movement, nerve functioning and thinking. Genetics plays a factor in whether it will be high or low in a person’s lifetime. It is really difficult for teens to maintain a healthy metabolism. People have the stress of school work and deal with trying to have a good body image. The less time a teen has usually leads to having an unhealthy body weight. They do not have the time to work out. While a lot are just like Maddie, some have the opposite problem. It is hard to stay healthy if students are not active. Metabolism sounds more complicated than it actually is. While it is important to focus on school, work, sports and friends, health is important, too.
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mango, 2.) 1/2 cup cubed peeled kiwifruit, 3.) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 4.) 1/4 cup fresh orange juice.
This recipe serves about four people. Further cooking instructions can be found at www.myrecipes.com. One will surely enjoy this delicious and healthy meal! PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS
The photo above shows a beautifully prepared meal ready to be enjoyed.
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Trend of the Month
The month of October is not mentioned in any of S h a k e s p e a r e ’s p l a y s .
Spooky tales that haunt the students: “One Halloween, I dressed up as an M&M, but when I dropped all of my candy, I could not pick it back up.” -a senior “My mom forced me to wear makeup for Halloween because it made my costumes more authentic looking.” -a junior BOY “I still go trick-or-treating, and I am old enough to legally drive a car.” -a sophomore “My boyfriend broke up with me last Halloween because he liked my sister.” -a freshman
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Harem pants, also know as parachute pants, have made a come back this fall. An array of patterns can be found in this style, making them very popular.
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SCARIEST jokes of all time Q: Why are ghosts so bad at lying? A: Because you can see right through them! Q: What is a vampire’s favorite fruit? A: A nectarine! Q: What do you get when you cross a duck with a vampire? A: Count Quackula!
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If you were an ice cream flavor, what would you be? ‘‘Cotton Candy because it is pretty and tastes good.’’ -Katie, 9
‘‘Sugar free Vanilla so no one would eat me.’’ -Mike, 12
‘‘Everything but the... it is a collection of chocolate and vanilla mixed with English toffee, white chocolatey chunks and fudge covered almonds.’’ -Mr. Ron Burdette
‘‘Rocky Road! Mostly nutty with a little sweetness!’’ -Mrs. Pam Csaky
‘‘Rainbow Sherbet ‘‘Chocolate because because I love to make who does not like everyone’s day brighter.’’ chocolate?!’’ -Haley, 11 -Mrs. Gail Salem
‘‘Neapolitan would be consistent with my favorite color, plaid.’’ -Mr. Phil Romich
‘‘Pumpkin Spice because I am basic.’’ -Joel, 10