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Volume XLI No. 5
FEBRUARY 2016
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Behind the scenes interview
with Congressman Renacci
The
upperclassmen
of
Wadsworth High School had the
privilege of listening to their U.S.
Congressman speak on his life and
views on politics. However, not all
of them were privy to hear what
Congressman Jim Renacci had to
say in his offstage interview.
Here is a few of the questions:
“There are two that I am actually
working on right now. I am going
to be setting some policy and
legislation that would force us to
set a budget and live with it, so
that you and your classmates will
not have to continue to see this
debt growing. I am also working
on international tax reform so that
companies are not leaving and we
are more competitive here.”
What big policy are you working
on right now?
How are you trying to end the
animosity within Congress?
BY DEAN BEDDOW AND
ERIN KILBRIDE
“I have a bipartisan working
group. I am a big believer that
Republicans and Democrats have
to work together, so for five years,
I have called together the bipartisan
breakfast group once a week with
thirteen Republicans and thirteen
Democrats.
It would be great if it was bigger,
but once you get too many people
in a room, it is hard to get stuff
done, so I am going to keep it at
twenty-six members, but I think
we are going to lead by example. If
I can have a year with 100 percent
bipartisan bills and pass those four
bills and show that we can work
together and get stuff done, I think
that is the way to do it. Lead by
example.”
What is the hardest part about
being a Congressman?
“Traveling, being away from
my family, and having to be called
dysfunctional. As soon as you get
elected, there is someone to always
call you names, but I have learned
to get by that.”
PHOTO BY DEAN BEDDOW
Representative Jim Renacci poses for a picture with the AP Government students.
They were able to ask him questions after the rest of the juniors and seniors had.
Track the election
What is the best part about
being a Congressman?
“The most positive thing is
having many opportunities to learn.
Even coming here and speaking
with all of you. Whether it is
meeting with different companies
or the prime minister of Israel, all of
these things are great opportunities.
Also serving the people here in the
sixteenth district is great.”
You said people call Congress
dysfunctional and that the
Founders set it up to be
somewhat dysfunctional, but
do you ever think it is too
dysfunctional?
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
(Above) The New Hampshire primary results shown in this chart display how
Sanders and Trump won their parties with ease. However, Ohio Governor
John Kasich did better in New Hampshire than he had done in any previous
poll.
(Below) The South Carolina and Nevada primaries shown in the charts
display how Trump and Sanders came away with victories in their respective
parties in the latest results.
PHOTO BY ERIN KILBRIDE
Congressman Jim Renacci spoke to the juniors and seniors of WHS. Renacci and
his community relations committee answered several questions while he took the
upperclassmen through a day as a U.S. Congressman.
“The biggest problem in
Washington today is that you need
a president who is willing to try
to eliminate the dysfunction. You
heard President Obama say that
his biggest failure while in office
was that he did not bring the parties
together but that he was also one
of the reasons they did not come
together, so whoever is elected
president has to take on that task.
How do you do that? You lead
by example. You come over and
talk to the people who dislike you.
You can’t only have meetings with
people who like you; you have to
meet with people who dislike you
as well. That is how we fix it. I
am hoping the first thing the next
president, whatever party he or
she is from, says is that we have to
come together, and that he or she is
going to work together.
Think about if the president
were to say he is going to bring in
ten members of Congress every
week for the next year, he or she
would get to know every member
of Congress. I have never had that
invitation. I’ve been here five years
and have never met the president,
other than in a formal setting.”
Congressman Renacci
Inside
The Assembly
The main focus of the assembly
was for Renacci to share his
experiences with our school.
Despite some students not agreeing
with his political views, they had
positive comments after it was
over.
“He was a really good speaker
and tried to relate a lot of what he
was talking about to us students.
He also respected both parties
and gave good information on his
government position,” said Haley
Witschey, 12.
After most students left, the AP
Government classes were able to
ask him more questions. Renacci
spoke on topics including minimum
wage and ISIS. He discussed
how an increased minimum wage
would cause a loss of jobs and that
each state should have their own
minimum wage, since New York’s
wage should be a lot different than
a rural state like Idaho.
Congressman Renacci and his
community relations committee
planned the event at WHS. Renacci
wanted to teach the students about
their state’s government and the
life of one of their representatives.
Bruin:
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ZIKA VIRUS CAUSES RISING CONCERNS
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CUTEST COUPLES OF 2016
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powerhouse bowling team takes
league by storm
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INDEX PAGE
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
Editorial.........................................................2
News.............................................................3
Opinion......................................................4,5
Ads .......................................................6,7,12
PHOTO BY ERIN KILBRIDE
Features......................................................13
A National Merit Finalist is in the top 1% of all
Entertainment..............................................14
graduating high school seniors in the United States.
Darrin , Annabel , Elizabeth , Reilly and Tanner (not Picture Pages..............................................8,9
Sports.....................................................10,11
pictured) were the five students from our school who Of the Month...............................................15
were named National Merit Finalists.
Speakout.....................................................16
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Brewin’ Q & A
Renacci, Zika, Beyoncè, Oh my
Staff Editorial
It is not everyday that a state
congressman comes to one’s
high school, especially the
former mayor of Wadsworth.
Seriously,
though,
we
were honored to have Ohio
Congressman
Jim
Renacci speak at our
school.
He
spoke
eloquently
while
answering the multiple
questions posed by the
juniors and seniors.
We started the month
with
Punxsutawney
Phil predicting an early
spring! Unfortunately,
we were bombarded
with snow storms just
a few weeks after this
prediction. At least we
had two snow days
because of it, though!
The Zika virus is
posing a worldwide threat; the
virus can be transmitted through
mosquito bites and can cause
birth defects. The fact that cases
have occurred in cities so close
to Wadsworth is frightening.
This virus also poses a threat
E ditorial
The Bruin
F ebruary 2016
for Olympic athletes who will be
participating in the 2016 Games,
as it is prevalent in Brazil. The
threat of this virus is reminiscent
of the Ebola scare that occurred
last year.
A lot of controversy has been
raised regarding Beyoncè’s
Formation music video. Some
claim the video has an underlying
message which is anti-police
and encourages disrespect and
portrays law enforcement in a
negative image. Others believe
it is a call for solidarity in the
African American community.
Since The Bruin is an unbiased
paper, we will not comment on
our opinions of this controversy.
The month of February
has been tumultuous; from
Superbowl 50 to Valentine’s
Day, something this month is
sure to have garnered everyone’s
attention. We at The Bruin thank
you for another great month.
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By: Alex Lenc and Noah Baughman
Q: What makes a date a date?
A: Paying for the other person’s ice cream.
- Alex
Q: How would you suggest a single man
celebrate Valentine’s Day?
A: I would suggest a single man to eat away
his sorrows on this special day. - Noah
Q: How do you feel about Cameron’s
haircut?
A: I’m distraught that Mr. and Mrs. Mendel
would force Cam to do such a horrible thing
and remove his luscious locks... RIP to the
flow. - Alex
Q: What is your all-time favorite memory
from Bruin?
A: When G and Mr. Kibler jammed out to
“Thunderstruck.” - Alex
Q: Word around the school is that Alex
Jones happens to be the most handsome
man at WHS; does this have any truth to it?
A: No. - Alex
Q: What is bigger: Hannah and Robert’s
love for one another or Peyton Manning’s
forehead?
A: Peyton’s landing strip that people call a
forehead is the only thing on this green earth
with enough capacity to outdo Hannah and
Robert’s love. - Noah
Q: What do you like to do in your spare
time?
A: Nothing, which is why spare time is
called spare time. - Noah
Q: What is the Business Department’s
relationship outside of school?
A: We have been long time friends dating
back to CIS and have watched the Notebook
together numerous times, if that has any impact
on your thoughts. - Alex and Noah
Q: What keeps the Bruin running and
successful after all these years?
A: The first thing that comes to mind is the
hard working Business Department along with
the sick beats brought to us by DJ Gary Gare.
- Alex and Noah
Students React to SUPERBOWL 50
I think the Superbowl is too big
of a deal. It is just a sports game and
people spend tons of money on it.
The average ticket prices were around
$4,000. Spending that much money
for a game is crazy. Companies spend
millions of dollars just for a thirty
second ad during the game. Some
treat the Superbowl like it is a holiday,
and it is ridiculous. People have big
parties and bets. I think people need
to relax. Although the Superbowl
is overrated, it is a good form of
entertainment for most people.
-Camdyn Brady, 10
I thought the Superbowl was really
great this year. I was very impressed
with pretty much everything. Lady
Gaga nailed the Star Spangled Banner.
It sounded great; she is a very talented
singer. The halftime show, as always,
was my favorite part. Coldplay was
a great opener for Beyoncè and
Bruno Mars. I loved how colorful
the halftime show was. Beyoncè
slayed, as well as Bruno Mars. They
sang really well together, and I love
them both. Also, the Superbowl
commercials were hilarious. The
commercial with Kevin Gates in it
had to have been my favorite. I cannot
wait for the Superbowl next year!
-Lindsey Leatherman, 10
My reaction to the Superbowl
game was that I did not watch any
of it. I heard the halftime show was
good because of Beyoncè and Bruno
Mars. I heard the commercials this
year were pretty funny, especially
the commercial of the Doritos and
the ultrasound. The day before the
Superbowl, I predicted the Broncos
would win; I guess I was right on that
one. It was a boring game in the end,
from what people had been telling
me.
-Devanne O’Connor, 11
Although the Superbowl was
fun to watch, it just did not seem as
interesting to me this year. I did not
really like either of the teams that
played, but I would have rather seen
the Panthers win. Either way, it is
fun to watch. Even if the game did
not live up to my expectations, the
commercials are always entertaining.
I still think it is crazy that it costs so
much just to have a commercial for
less than a minute. However, they are
usually really funny, and everyone
talks about them. Another topic was
the National Anthem. Some people
called the singing controversial, but I
thought that Lady Gaga sang it really
well.
-Tyler Maxwell, 11
This year’s Superbowl was great
overall entertainment. The game
was a great turnout for Manning,
the oldest quarterback to go to
the Superbowl. Every year, the
Superbowl has commercials that
are always the ones to remember. I
think the best Superbowl commercial
was Hyundai’s “First Date” with
Kevin Hart. The halftime show with
Coldplay, Bruno Mars and Beyoncè,
in my opinion, was not very good.
It was not very exciting and eyecatching. I love all three artists, but
they did not work good together.
-Jessica Pressley, 11
I thought the commercials this
year were decent. None of them were
memorable like the Darth Vader one
from a few years ago. I care more
about the game than the commercials
or the halftime show. I feel that the
Bruin Staff
Editor-in-Chief: Robert Hahn
Assistant Editor: Elizabeth Heckler
Head Copy Editor: Haylee Kupiec
Managing Editor: John Merhar
Marketing Manager: Regan Szalay
Social Media Manager: Hannah Studenic
Front Page: Page Editor: Robert Hahn Reporters: Erin Kilbride, Dean Beddow
Editorial: Page Editor: Hannah Studenic Reporters: Noah Baughman, Alex Lenc
Speakout: Page Editor: Madison Quinn Reporter: Maria Reguerio
Opinion 1: Page Editor: Regan Szalay Reporters: Alyssa Hopkins, Michael Callow
Opinion 2: Page Editor: Regan Szalay Reporters: Olivia Addis, Lauren Whitley
News: Page Editor: Gary Noe Reporters: Abigail Cipar, Emily Eggleton
Picture Pages: Editor: Madison Quinn Reporters: Cody Surratt, Macie Carmel
Features: Editor: Elizabeth Heckler Reporters: Jenna Johnson, Emily Andrews
Sports 1: Page Editor: Cameron Mendel Reporters: Nick Landolph, Jodi Johnson
Sports 2: Page Editor: Jack Merhar Reporters: Chase Pegrim, Dylan Bowers
Entertainment: Editor: Haylee Kupiec Reporters: Alex Jones, Olivia Chaney
Of The Month: Editor: Hannah Studenic Reporters: Lauren Knipl
Ads/Business Manager: Noah Baughman Assistant: Alex Lenc
Adviser: John Gramuglia
halftime show is becoming too long,
and the artists that played during this
one were not interesting because two
out of three of them had played in the
last five years. I liked that this year
the game started and ended early.
This made the halftime be played
in daylight, which I thought made
the effects during it less visually
impressive. I liked the montage of
previous halftime performances
during this one. The National Anthem
was probably the best part besides the
game. I thought the game itself was
interesting because of how well both
of the defenses played.
-Zach Pifer, 11
The Superbowl was a great event
that featured a media frenzy. I liked
how they did a lot of flashbacks to
the past fifty Superbowls. In the
beginning, I liked how they brought
out all fifty Superbowl MVPs
to recognize them. Both teams’
defenses were stellar throughout the
game. Peyton Manning put on a great
performance as always, in what could
have been his last game in the NFL.
There was no better way for him
to go out on top. The commercials
stepped it up this year, adding humor
while promoting their product. All
throughout, I thought the Superbowl
was great.
-Josh Hagans, 10
The 2016 Superbowl was an
exciting time of the year. From two
great teams and an outstanding
halftime
show
to
hilarious
commercials, this game will be
unforgettable. The commercials were
entertaining and definitely brought
some fun to Superbowl Sunday. A lot
of commercials displayed animals as
their main character to add the humor
to their ads.
-Aria Bubner, 11
The beginning of the Superbowl
started with Lady Gaga performing
the National Anthem. I believe she
performed it very well. As for the
halftime show, it was a very well
done performance by Coldplay,
Beyoncè and Bruno Mars. I think
it was a good touch to add the past
halftime performances at the end. The
Superbowl commercials were also
good.
-Kelsey Palmer, 10
Editorial Policy
The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and
Newspaper III students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class
produces the April/May issue. The staff will do its best to inform the student
body and the community of intra-school, community or national events that
affect the student body.
This paper provides on-the-job training for the staff members. All decisions
are made by the staff members with the advice and suggestions of the adviser.
The school administration works closely with the staff to ensure accuracy. We,
as the students of journalism, hold the same rights and the same responsibilities
as professional journalists as we strive for professional standards. These rights
include the right to print any material that is not libelous, obscene or excessively
disruptive to the school process.
The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion,
color, creed or sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything
appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express
their opinions through the letters to the editor column, which is printed every
month. The staff also encourages the members of the community to express
their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed. Because the
staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper, we must reserve the
right to edit or omit any portion of any letter. All letters must be signed, but the
name will be withheld upon request.
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The Bruin
A word from our
principal
MARCH MADNESS –
What a great time of the
year. March is upon us,
and hopefully the weather
cooperates so we can begin
to enjoy spring. There are a
few changes this year to our
normal March Madness at
WHS. While we will still have
our OGT week Mar. 14 – 18,
we do not have our delayed
start this year. School will
be in session regular times
for OGT week. Students will
be pulled out of class in the
a.m. to take the tests that are
needed for graduation. Only
juniors and seniors will be
testing this week.
March is exciting at WHS
as we have several fun-filled
events during this month. Our
winter sports are wrapping
up as tournaments started
at the end of February and
continue into March. Also,
we have our spring musical,
Footloose, on the weekend
of Mar. 17, 18 and 19. The
Mr. WHS Pageant is on Mar.
23, and our annual Dodgeball
Tournament is Mar. 24th.
We also have our Family
First Night set for Mar. 3 this
spring. Please take advantage
of this date and spend quality
time with your family.
Also,
students,
March
Madness brings spring time,
looking forward to good
weather and finishing out
the school year. Friendly
reminder to continue to
focus on your academics and
performance in the classroom.
Most of you have done quite
well and don’t want to have
the last nine weeks affect
you negatively. We have had
a long winter, and springtime
will bring a renewed vigor
for life and success at WHS.
Enjoy March; it is a great
month.
Mr. Moore
F ebruary 2016
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Zika virus causes rising concerns
BY Eme eggleton
and abigail cipar
It is a parent’s worst nightmare.
A simple bug bite can ruin a fun
summer night, but cases in places like
Barbados and Tonga are becoming
fatal.
The Zika virus is transmitted
through mosquitoes. Although the
virus is usually mild, it can be a serious
problem for people with severe cases
where hospitalization is needed.
Hospitalization may be extremely
rare, but the CDC (Center for Disease
Control) still has prevention measures
and travel notices posted.
“Do not go to the countries that
would have it,” Mr. Derrig suggested.
That is easier said than done.
Thirty-five cases in the United
States have been reported, but they
have all been linked to travel. In
2015, locations of outbreak were
mainly in Southeast Asia, Africa and
the Pacific Islands. As there are cases
reported in the U.S., the CDC is sure
that the virus will continue to spread.
As to where it will spread, the CDC
has reported that key factors remain
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unknown; but there are ways travellers
going to affected countries can protect
themselves.
To counter the increase of cases
within the United States, people
traveling to Southeast Asia, Africa or
the Pacific Islands this spring break
need to wear mosquito repellent even
during the daytime. These mosquitoes
can strike during sunny days, as well
as cool nights, so an EPA registered
repellent should be worn outside,
over and under clothing. A mosquito
net may also come in handy because
these prevent bites. Before leaving the
U.S., see if the place you are travelling
to has air conditioning as well as
screened windows, as these greatly
decrease the chances of mosquitoes
entering the building.
Pregnant women should especially
take proper precautions and protect
themselves from mosquitoes. The
virus has been linked to causing birth
defects in babies and children who
are born from infected mothers. A
serious defect called microcephaly,
which causes issues in the brain,
can be transferred from mother to
offspring. The CDC recommends that
all pregnant women and their families
should postpone travel to countries in
Southeast Asia, Africa or the Pacific
Islands until further notice.
Recently, the Zika virus has struck
closer to home. A case was reported
in Columbus, with another being
reported in Stark County, but officials
say the two are not linked. It is possible
that more incidents will be caught in
Ohio.
There is no evidence that the disease
can be spread through casual contact,
but one case in the U.S. caused unease
because it can be transmitted through
sexual contact.
Should those living in Ohio,
especially around Stark County, be
worried? The OHD (Ohio Department
of Health) appears to have the situation
under control. Planning and testing are
continually being done to prepare for
the mosquito season that begins in
May and ends in October.
“I am a little bit concerned,
considering it was so close,” said
Stacey Thayer, 9, after hearing about
the virus and how close it occurred to
home.
Uneasiness tends to be a trend
throughout the student body and staff.
A crucial aspect of the virus
and understanding it may be best
expressed through word of mouth.
“It is probably going to be a bigger
problem, so people should prepare
for it. Also, people should be verbal
about precautionary measures.” Shane
Kirvel, 10, said.
Education is a big step in the process
of preparing for the virus in the
event that it spreads even closer to
Wadsworth.
Any inconclusive or positive tests
for the Zika virus should be reported
to the CDC from health care providers
nationwide. The virus is very fickle
and can strike at any time.
This spring break, or when the
weather begins to warm, make sure
proper precautionary measures are
taken to ensure that the spread of the
virus is diminished.
Printable posters and fact sheets
can be found on the CDC website.
There are free posters for doctors and
citizens.
news briefs
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National
World
Harper Lee passes at 89
North Korea launches satellite
Famous for her novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Lee passed away
Feb. 19 in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama. Her death
comes as a surprise and almost a year after the release of her
novel Go Set a Watchman. Her books will continue to inspire
readers all over the world.
free chipotle burritos
In response to the recent E. Coli outbreak, Chipotle closed all
of its restaurants on Feb. 8 until 3 p.m. To make up for all of the
mishaps, the restaurant chain offered free burritos to anyone who
texted “raincheck” to the number 888-222. Of course, the offer is
no longer available, but those who did redeem their coupons got
to enjoy their free burrito.
14 new species of spiders
discovered
Recently, many new species of tarantulas were discovered in the
United States. One such is the Alphonopelma johnnycashi, named
after singer-songwriter Johnny Cash. The spider earned its name
because of its location of discovery in California, near Folsom
Prison. Also similar to the way Cash dressed, the tarantula sports
the color black.
North Korea launched a satellite into space from the Sohae
launch facility in Western North Korea. The launch took place
on Feb. 6 at 7:29 p.m. EST. The satellite followed a path over the
Yellow Sea, travelling South. North Korea has been prohibited
from testing and furthering their research on ballistic missiles
and nuclear weapons, so the launch of this satellite has left many
nations concerned.
Scientists detect gravity waves
For five decades, scientists have been trying to capture proof of
the existence of gravitational waves. Two black holes collided
a billion light-years away, and two scientists were able to hear
the collision. What the scientists heard was enough to prove
Einstein’s Theory of Relativity to be correct.
ISIS linked to missing
radioactive material
Late last November, material in an industrial radiography device
went missing. Many fear the material has been taken by ISIS. It
was located in a city that is only 300 miles away from an area
that is fully controlled by ISIS. The Iraqi government is currently
conducting a search for the missing material.
LOCAl
Speech and debate state qualifiers
Congratulations to the 2016 Wadsworth High School State Qualifiers!
The team placed 4th in team sweepstakes! The State Qualifiers include:
Aubrey Bertke (Declamation)Emily Brazier (Drama)
Daniel Seals & Sydney Nardo (Duo) Jared Bardar & Sam Punchak (Duo)
Greta Conley (Informative) Connor Beheydt (Informative)
Jake Wilkinson (Not pictured) (International Extemporaneous Speaking)
Madelyn Mann (Original Oratory)Natalie Menassa (POI) Hannah Musser (POI)
In addition to those pictured, we will also be sending four additional qualifiers in
Congressional Debate. (Congress qualifiers were not available for the photo.)
The state qualifiers will represent Wadsworth at the
Ohio High School Speech League State Final in March!
NHS BLOOD DRIVE
“Your efforts made it possible for the American Red Cross to make available 72 units of
blood for needed patient care. You inspired 78 people to donate blood in response to our
drive goal of 95 units. Each donation can help save up to three lives, so your efforts could
impact as many as 216 lives! I hope that everyone involved in this drive will appreciate this
news.” Account Manager for the Red Cross
PHOTO COURTESY OF WADSWORTH CITY SCHOOLS
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THE BRUIN
F ebruary 2016
Va l e n t i n e ’s D a y : l o v e o r o b l i g a t i o n
National holiday raises questions when
obligation begins to overpower real love
OPINION BY ALYSSA
Approximately 18.9 billion
dollars were spent on expensive
chocolates, flowers and giant
teddy bears on Valentine’s Day
last year. The holiday based
solely on love has become one
of the most profitable holidays of
the year. But since when did an
expression of love on this holiday
become such an expensive
requirement?
The average amount of money
spent on Valentine’s Day this
year reached a staggering 19
billion dollars in the United
States alone. With 52.2 million
dollars being spent on flowers,
50 million dollars on jewelry and
58 million pounds of chocolate
being purchased, Valentine’s Day
proves itself to be a very pricey
holiday.
With men paying about
$108.38 (which is twice as much
as women tend to pay, at about
$49.41) on this cherished holiday,
men tend to receive a bad rap
when it comes to Valentine’s Day
gifting.
“For guys, it is important to
make sure you show your girl
that you love her. It is all about
making your girl smile. Who
cares what the girl gets you?” said
Dom Boni, 11.
In recent years, the public has
begun to claim that Valentine’s
Day is merely a “Hallmark
Holiday.”
A “Hallmark Holiday” is a
term used to describe a holiday
that exists only for commercial
purposes instead of celebrating a
significant event.
Valentine’s Day is a special day
based on love and passion. It is
when individuals can express their
love and appreciation for those
they cherish. That expression
of love is overshadowed by the
bombardment of commercial
advertising to purchase things to
show appreciation.
“Valentine’s Day has been
around since the Romans, and I
believe Hallmark is the reason it
is still a thriving holiday,” said
David Selzer, 12.
Being in love or showing love
towards someone else is a special
thing that individuals can be
lucky enough to share with each
other, but once such a cherished
entity is commercialized, the
effect of feeling love is made
more artificial.
“I think the sentiment is nice,
but I think that our society has
pushed it too far,” said Claire
Wilson, 11.
Valentine’s Day places such
an intense emphasis on showing
Counterfeit v. Authentic
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
love on this one specific day,
when in reality, the love between
friends, family or a couple should
be celebrated everyday.
Being appreciative toward the
people in one’s life regularly
can keep a relationship strong
and improve the bonds between
individuals.
Despite how commercialized
Valentine’s Day has become, I do
not believe that the holiday should
be ignored. The love shared
between individuals should be
recognized and appreciated from
time to time.
Valentine’s Day can still be
celebrated and be a part of the
holiday traditions celebrated in
the United States, but it can be less
marketed. Something as special
as the love shared between people
is something that should not have
a price tag.
Sharing how someone feels
about another can be shown by
simply making a home-made
card, giving compliments or even
making a delicious treat for them
to enjoy.
“I like to bake cookies for my
friends and family on Valentine’s
Day,” said Kelly Young, 12.
Valentine’s Day is inevitably
going to stay a holiday, but
the ways that people choose
to celebrate the heartwarming
holiday can be changed and
made more memorable through
inexpensive and more enduring
means.
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“I think it is fine, but I
do not think people need
to publicize it as much
as they do, especially on
social media.”
Claire, 10
“Valentine’s Day is
about love, whether it
comes in the form of
family, friendship or
romance.”
Morgan, 12
“I have no complaints
because on February 15,
I get candy for 50% off.
Fundip is good, but the
Valentine’s Day Krabby
Patties stink.”
Tyler, 12
“I think Valentine’s Day
is a holiday that is
over-hyped. People who
have a Valentine like it,
but those who do not
could not care less.”
David , 12
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becoming new norm
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All information in the chart below
was gathered on AliExpress.com
and store.nba.com
What is your opinion
on the Valentine’s Day
hype?
OPINION BY MICHAEL
Jersey Thursday is a huge fad
here at Wadsworth High, and most
of the students get their jerseys
off of counterfeit sites such as
AliExpress.
Since the jerseys are fake,
one can buy them for very low
prices. For a high school student,
AliExpress is the way to go.
Counterfeit jerseys are without
a doubt the best bang for your
buck. For example, an authentic
1997-1998
Michael
Jordan
Bulls jersey will cost $249.99
on the NBA store, but if one
buys the counterfeit replica from
AliExpress, it will cost $19.80.
The jerseys are replicas made
illegally without the consent of
retailers such as Nike and Under
Armour.
“In my experience, counterfeit
jerseys are definitely the way to
go. I have ordered five jerseys
from AliExpress for the price of
one authentic jersey,” said avid
Jersey Thursday participant Zach
Looser, 12.
Counterfeit jerseys are said to
be of poor quality, but from what
I have witnessed around school,
most of them are exact replicas.
Yes, there is the occasional mishap
where a jersey might come in the
wrong size or may have a defect
in the stitching, but the price of
$19.80 cannot be beaten.
With students not wanting to
wear the same jersey twice for
the weekly practice of Jersey
Thursday, affordable counterfeit
jerseys are the obvious choice.
However, some students prefer
quality over quantity.
“Authentic
jerseys
are
collectibles and have real value,
whereas a counterfeit is just a
worthless piece of cloth,” said
authentic shoe and jersey collector
Austin Ruddock, 11.
Authentic jersey advocates
like Ruddock have a good point.
Owning a jersey with actual
value is nice, but the price of a
counterfeit is unbeatable. Being
able to get four or five counterfeit
jerseys for the price of one
authentic jersey is a value that one
cannot pass up.
Many people believe that sites
like AliExpress scam people out
of their money and send them the
wrong order, but again, the price
of the jerseys are worth the risk.
Yes, people have received wrong
sizes and jerseys with defects, but
that is just a small percentage of
customers.
The counterfeit jersey business
is thriving with students wanting
several jerseys each. With business
booming, corporations such as the
NFL and NBA have cracked down
on counterfeit jersey sales.
In Feb. of 2013, ESPN senior
writer Darren Rovell reported a
record bust of counterfeit NFL
jerseys. The estimated amount
was around 13.6 million dollars in
fake merchandise.
The
NFL
created
an
enforcement
policy
called
“Operation Red Zone” to crack
down on the selling of counterfeit
jerseys.
The NFL claims that its biggest
competitors are counterfeit jersey
sellers like AliExpress.
Counterfeit sites like AliExpress
are what keep Jersey Thursday
going, and most participants at
Wadsworth High are forever
grateful for the hard work and
dedication of the distributors who
risk their freedom everyday.
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Lo w c o s t d a t e s to win over your Valentine
nice picnic indoors? Have each
loved one make each other’s
favorite dish and enjoy an easy,
fun night while changing things
up.
No matter the age, playing
board games will always be
fun. Instead of going out and
spending too much money,
OPINION BY OLIVIA
Valentine’s Day has come
and gone and probably so has
the cash. Winter is still here and
so is the need to go on dates.
Just because Valentine’s Day is
over does not mean the love is.
Here are some date ideas that
do not cost too much to keep
the love alive.
Who does not love to bake
sweets and desserts? Spend the
night making the best cakes or
treats possible, and compare
them after. Ending the night
with a taste of chocolate can
never make things worse. By
doing this, the cost of going
out could be put to a better use.
Treats can always win a girl’s
heart over.
Netflix is always a fun way to
spend the night. Order in some
food from a favorite restaurant,
watch some movies and indulge
in some favorite candies or
some greasy food without
spending too much money.
As of lately, Ohio’s weather
has not been the nicest. Now
that it is too cold outside, the
amount of things to do has
decreased. Why not have a
What would your
ideal dream date be?
“Honestly, just going to lunch
and a movie would be perfect.”
Tyler, 11
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stay in and play some of your
favorite childhood games.
There are many fun, classic
games to choose from.
Despite the weather, there is
never a bad time to go out for
ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Instead of going to dinner, go
out and buy some of the best
ice cream and enjoy the sweet
treat.
Wadsworth is pretty lucky to
be so close to many ice skating
rinks and snowboarding places.
Go spend the night ice skating,
sledding or snowboarding with
a loved one. Grab some hot
chocolate and warm up by a fire
after the exciting night.
For those who are not
currently dating anyone, there
“Spend the day at the beach
and watch the sunset with a
fancy dinner.”
Holly , 11
are still things to do. Gather up a
bunch of friends and have each
person bring a favorite Disney
movie. Rather than going
out and spending a fortune
at the movie theaters, stay in
and watch some childhood
favorites.
Another thing to do could
be visiting an animal shelter.
Animals still need love all of
the time, too. Hang out with
some cuddly puppies for the
night and maybe even take one
home.
“Eat my favorite food on the
beach.”
Grace, 9
Try a new restaurant. Go to a
place that has always sounded
good, and try some appetizers.
Even though it involves some
money, it is not nearly as
expensive as ordering a full
dinner.
One last thing to do could
be going to a dance. The semiformal is around the corner.
Gain some confidence and ask
the person of interest to spend a
fun night at the dance.
Dates are fun because
there are many things to do.
Creativeness can play a key role
when thinking of dates to go on.
Take these tips if nothing
comes to mind when wanting
to go out. Remember that it is
not all about the money.Most of
the time, it is about time being
spent with each other.
No
matter
the
plans,
take advantage of the fun
opportunities. Try something
new, and just have fun. Even
besides these ones, there are
many things to do as the year
spans out. Enjoy the dates!
2. Spend time in the kitchen
People have also had the
tendency to use food as a way to
ask guys to the dance. It is hard
to turn someone down when food
is involved.
If keeping things more on the
secretive side is preferable, try
making a fortune cookie with
“formal?” inside of the fortune.
For those who want to be a
little more out there, make a
cake or pizza with “formal?”
on it. There are multiple ways
that could be used to customize
it with the preferred toppings or
candies.
Since not everyone is skilled
when it comes to cooking, most
bakeries or restaurants can
specially make food if they have
a request. Try calling the favored
restaurant and see what their
policies are for special ordering.
3. Experiment with
they all have the same effect.
Decorations can even be made
from objects sitting at home such
as pictures, post-it notes, posters
and more. It is a fun way to be
artistic and crafty.
4. Incorporate sports
Many guys from Wadsworth
are involved in sports, and if they
are not, they typically have a
sport at least for a hobby.
Figure out which sport the
student plays, and buy the item
correlating with that sport.
Whether it is a basketball,
baseball, soccer ball or golf ball,
take a marker and create a bold
“formal?” on the front. Decorating
the rest of it is optional.
Go to one of the boy’s practices
or games and ask him with it
afterwards. If he does not play a
sport or the season has already
ended, any regular day is fine.
5. Build confidence
If it is the day before the dance
and a date has not been found,
just build up the courage to ask
him. What is the worst that could
happen? A rejection cannot do
any harm.
Plenty of people can come up
with creative ideas to ask out their
crush in an impressive way, but so
many of them never do because
they are too afraid. Just try it.
Formal is nearly here, so why
not ask someone you have your
eye on? Build the confidence
and pop the question. Hopefully
one of these five tips will help
someone grab a last minute date.
Girls: Tips to ask a guy to a dance
Fun ways girls have
asked guys to
Semi-Formal:
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This year, Wadsworth’s SemiFormal dance is a “girls ask guys”
dance, but the thing is, most girls
are too shy to work up the courage
to ask anyone. Here are some tips
and tricks that will help raise the
confidence to ask that one person
someone may have their eye on:
1. Make a “punny” poster
It seems to be a trend this year
for girls to make a poster asking
guys to formal with funny pickup lines. Some girls even put
a spin on it to make it relate to
whoever it is they are asking.
To make the poster a little more
meaningful, make it revolve
around the boy’s interests.
Whether he likes sports, music,
movies or candy, it is always
more fun to be creative with it.
For example, if he is into Nike,
write something like “If you are
thinking about going to formal
with me, just do it.”
If not much is known about the
guy being asked, one can never
go wrong with candy. Make a
cute poster and glue on bags
of candy or candy bars as filler
words. Or, try a new, creative idea
for yourself.
decorating
Nothing is better than being
surprised with a new styled room.
For the closer couples out there,
fill the significant other’s room
with balloons. To make it more
sentimental, tie pictures to the
ends of the strings or write on
the balloons themselves. Have
the person being asked pop one
of the balloons to reveal the big
question.
If access to the special one’s
house is not an option, there are
endless possibilities of what to
use to ask them. Whether it be
the person’s car, locker or garage,
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PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDON RANDOLPH
Brandon, 11, and Emily, 10, have been
dating for seven months. They enjoy
being active and playing sports together.
PHOTO COURTESY OF HALEY BEERY
Blake, 12, and Haley, 12, take a picture
after a home game this year. They have
been dating for a year and one month.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MEGAN ANDERSON
Megan, 12, and Mason, 12, have been dating
for a year and ten months. They met in 2009
and were bestfriends for five years before
they started dating.
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Brandon, 12, and
Julia Horner, 10, have been together for
over a year. They love watching “How I
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Brody 11, and Julia Lee, 10, pose for a
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Faith , 10, and
Tyler Randolph, 10, have been dating
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David 10, and Taylor 10, have been
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Katelyn, 10, and Ryan, 11, snap a silly
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Matt, 9, and Amanda, 10, pose for a
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Couples of 2016
Photo Courtesy of Dean Beddow
Dean, 11, and Sophia, 11, have been
dating a little over a year. They watch
movies for fun, and they enjoy going to
the zoo.
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Kenzie, 10, and Max, 11, have been
dating for a year and a month. They
enjoy boating, skiing and sledding.
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Daniel, 12, and Alyssa, 12, have
been dating for a year and a half.
They watch “The Office,” discuss
philosophical ideas and do puzzles for
fun.
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Jordan, 10, and Josh, 10, have been
dating for a year and nine months. In
their free time they go to Chipotle and
hang out.
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Jesse, 11, and Joel , 11, have been
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Maddie, 12, and
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Lauren, 11, and Matt Herbst, 12, have been
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Powerhouse bowling team takes league by storm
BY NICK LANDOLPH
AND JODI JOHNSON
Wadsworth once again reigns
supreme. The girls bowling
team has joined basketball and
wrestling as Suburban League
champs for the winter sports
season.
The team posted an undefeated
record of 12-0 in the Suburban
League and 14-1 overall.
The team’s only loss was to
Lexington in their second match
of the season. Since then, the
team has not lost and got revenge
on Lexington on senior night,
beating them by 170 pins.
It can be difficult to pinpoint
one key for a team that has been
so successful. However, the
coaches and players all agree
that the team’s leaders are a big
factor.
“Senior leadership has been
a major key to our success. The
girls were able to form a true
team bond that made everyone
better,” said coach Heidi Steele.
Leadership is a major part of
any team’s success. However,
the leadership on this squad
is on a whole different level.
All of the girls look up to their
unquestioned leader: four-year
letter winner and three-year
captain Megan Stevens.
“Megan has had a huge impact
on our success. We would not be
where we are without her,” said
Lexie Steele, 11.
Of course, leadership is not the
only part of a winning team. All
winning teams also need cold,
hard talent.
The stats of the team’s players
definitely show off their talent.
Stevens has the highest average
in all of Medina County with
175. Stevens also holds the fourth
highest two-game series score
with a 409. The next highest
average is fellow Grizzly Lexie
Steele with 174. Steele scored
the third highest game in Medina
County, shooting a 233. Next is
teammate Brooke Martin, 10,
who had the fourth highest game
in Medina County with a 229.
Although bowling is not
usually thought of when talking
about successful sports programs
at Wadsworth, this year is not
the first time the team has had
success.
Last season the girls flirted
with districts, missing out on
the tournament by four pins.
However, this team is miles
ahead of where they have been in
the past. They are the first team in
school history to go undefeated
in league play and the first to win
the Suburban League.
As successful as they were,
they did experience some close
calls. Their closest match in
the league was in a win over
Twinsburg 2115 to 2101. This
grudge match is what clinched
the league title for the ladies.
Both teams fought down to the
last minute, and the girls earned
a tough victory. Obviously they
have had some highly emotional
moments throughout the year.
The girls’ success is not just
limited to their regular season.
They placed first out of 14 teams
at the D1 Sectional Tournament
at Stonehedge Lanes. The girls’
confidence was sky high and
they were ready to rock at the D1
District Tournament at Roseland
Lanes.
They showed great competition
in the tournament as they placed
ninth out of 16 very talented
teams.
The ladies showed off
consistent success all year based
on their undefeated record in
the league. Not only that, the
girls’ success is starting to put
Wadsworth Bowling on the map.
Sports teams that make it to
the Distrct Tournament are rare.
There is a chance that this year’s
team will start a trend of winning
seasons for the girls’ bowling
program.
The team joined six divers, 18
total swimmers, two gymnasts
and 14 wrestlers who participated
at Districts.
PHOTO BY NICK LANDOLPH
PHOTO BY NICK LANDOLPH
The girls participate in a team cheer to get pumped up for their next match.
District Qualifiers
Boys Diving:
Gabe Currens, 9
Justin Palitto, 12
Austin Wolfinger, 11
Kai Wagner, 9
Boys Swimming:
*Joe Pavlak, 11
*Jake Braumbaugh, 12
*Anthony Loparo, 11
*Josh Zembas, 12
Justin Palitto, 12
Shawn Tittle, 10
Nick Lahmann, 11
Brody Brandyberry, 11
*Zach Friedt, 12
Girls Swimming:
Haley Witschey, 12
Hannah Berlin, 9
Amanda Toolis, 11
Ellie Kaufman, 11
Haley Hochstetler, 9
Rachel Mierzejewski, 10
Bry Friedt, 11
Katie Johnson, 10
Stacey Witschey, 10
Girls Diving:
Colleen Hallas, 9
Leyha Schlauch, 11
Gymnastics:
Hannah Daulbaugh, 10
Bella Thompson, 9
Wrestling:
Matt McMillen, 11
Noah Baughman, 12
Michael North, 9
Luke Baughman, 9
Brandon Baughman, 12
Cody Surratt, 11
Alex Jones, 11
Joey Baughman, 10
Evan Goebel, 11
Chris Suarez, 10
Clay McComas, 10
Kyle Green, 12
State Qualifiers
* have qualified for
Swimming State
Tournament
Seniors Megan Kevin and Annie stand with their coaches after their win over Lexington.
In Loving Memory of Coach Zane Walker
Girls basketball coach Zane Walker passed away on Feb. 7,
2016, after a decade of battling numerous cancers. He celebrated
his 81st birthday on Feb. 3, 2016. Walker first began in the girls
basketball program in the early 2000s.
When Coach Booth became head coach, Walker came to him
and said he wanted to sit in on practices. Coach Walker began
coming to practices while he was battling throat cancer. He would
also attend every game and keep stats for the varsity and junior
varsity teams.
Coach Walker has been a member of the Wadsworth girls
basketball coaching staff for eight years and has been a major part
of the team. The girls basketball team kept Walker in high spirits
during some rough times in his life. He will now be honored at
every girls home game with an empty chair where he sat for all of
the games.
The girls visited Coach Walker in the hospital a few
weeks before his passing.
Coach Walker’s spot in the crowd will be
remembered with an empty chair where he sat.
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Broncos gallop past Panthers in Super Bowl
BY CHASE PEGRIM
Super Bowl 50 was truly a
battle of defensive titans, with the
defenses of Denver and Carolina
ranking first and second in the
NFL, respectively.
Newly-crowned MVP Cam
Newton and his number-one
ranked offense were essentially
shut down by the relentless
defensive play of the Broncos.
In the first quarter, perhaps the
most important quarter of the
game, the Broncos started off
with the ball. They successfully
drove down the field but were
stopped in the red zone.
Kicker Brandon McManus put
the ball through the uprights for
three points. The Panthers offense
could barely move the ball at all in
the first, mustering only 315 total
yards, over 50 yards less than they
averaged all season. With a little
over six minutes to go in the first,
Von Miller forced a fumble by
sacking Cam Newton. The ball
was recovered by Malik Jackson
in the end zone for a touchdown,
putting the Broncos up 10-0.
The Panthers struck back in the
second quarter, with running back
Jonathan Stewart soaring over the
Broncos’ defensive line for a one
yard touchdown. The Broncos
ended the quarter with another
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT Campus
Broncos linebacker Von Miller strips the ball from NFL MVP Cam Newton in the fourth quarter, essentially removing any doubt that the Broncos had won the game.
The Broncos’ defense held Newton to a completion percentage of just 43.9%. Newton fumbled twice and also threw an interception.
field goal, making the halftime
score 13-7 Broncos.
The third quarter was the
same story as the first, with the
Broncos defense again preventing
the Panthers from scoring. The
Broncos scored the only points of
the quarter, a third field goal from
McManus. This field goal brought
the score to 16-7 in the Broncos’
favor at the end of the third.
The fourth quarter was
seemingly a stalemate apart from
a field goal by kicker Graham
Gano that put the Panthers within
a touchdown of victory.
The Panthers’ defense held
off Peyton Manning, giving the
offense one last shot at victory.
However, it was not meant to
be. Another strip sack by Miller
gave the Broncos the ball deep in
Panther territory. Broncos running
back C.J. Anderson punched the
ball into the end zone. A pass
from Peyton Manning to wide
receiver Bennie Fowler for a twopoint conversion sealed the game.
The Broncos won by a final
score of 24-10.
The game was a great way to
end the career of football legend
Peyton Manning, who has likely
thrown his last pass in the NFL.
BY DYLAN BOWERS
competition means two sides:
offense and defense,” said Steve
Aschburner of NBA.com.
In Lakers guard Kobe Bryant’s
last All-Star Game, the West was
expected to win. However, the
East played them surprisingly
well in the first half.
The West took a 92-90 lead
going into the half before turning
things up in the second half.
The West had a tremendous
third quarter, scoring 53 points
and breaking an All-Star Game
record for most points in a quarter.
The record-breaking quarter
was led by Westbrook, Stephen
Curry, Kevin Durant, Pelicans
forward Anthony Davis and
Rockets guard James Harden.
The East, down only nine
entering the fourth quarter, had
been carried by Wizards guard
John Wall, who finished with 22
points, and Pacers forward Paul
George, who finished the game
with 41, one away from breaking
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Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller holds up the Vince Lombardi trophy following
the win. Miller recorded 2.5 sacks in the game, two of which caused fumbles that
resulted in touchdowns.
We s t b r o o k - l e d We s t d o m i n a t e s E a s t
i n K o b e B r y a n t ’s l a s t A l l - S t a r G a m e
Starting Five
Western
Conference:
Coach Gregg Popovich,
San Antonio Spurs
G: Russell Westbrook,
Oklahoma City Thunder
G: Stephen Curry, Golden
State Warriors
G/F: Kobe Bryant, Los
Angeles Lakers
F: Kawhi Leonard, San
Antonio Spurs
F: Kevin Durant,
Oklahoma City Thunder
Eastern
Conference:
Coach: Tyronn Lue,
Cleveland Cavaliers
G: Kyle Lowry, Toronto
Raptors
For the first time in league
history, the NBA All-Star Game
was hosted outside of the United
States, as the 65th edition took
place at the Air Canada Centre in
Toronto, Canada.
The
Western
Conference
came into the game with more
star power, while the Eastern
Conference came in with more
veterans.
The game began with a Russell
Westbrook dunk, to which the
East countered with an emphatic
alley-oop from Dwyane Wade to
former teammate LeBron James.
In typical All-Star Game
fashion, the points were coming in
bunches and defense was nearly
nonexistent. It is this total lack
of defense that makes many fans
critical of the game.
“This league is, yes, about
entertainment and basketball, but
it is also about competition. And
A l l - S ta r W e e k e n d F e s t i v i t i e s
Slam Dunk Contest
Three-Point Contest
Zach LaVine,
Minnesota
Timberwolves
Klay Thompson,
Golden State
Warriors
G: Dwyane Wade, Miami
Heat
F: Carmelo Anthony, New
York Knicks
F: Paul George, Indiana
Pacers
F: LeBron James,
Cleveland Cavaliers
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Lakers star Kobe Bryant waves to the crowd as he exits his eighteenth All-Star
Game. Bryant has indicated that he plans to retire at the end of the season.
Wilt Chamberlain’s All-Star
Game record for most points.
The West took control of the
game in the fourth quarter, making
13 three-pointers, highlighted
by Stephen Curry and Russell
Westbrook.
With 1:06 left in the game,
Bryant checked out of his last AllStar Game. Bryant walked off the
court to cheers and hugs from his
fellow NBA players.
The West won the game 196173, with Westbrook being
named MVP. Westbrook finished
the game with 31 points, eight
rebounds and five assists.
The West set multiple records,
including most points in a half (92)
and game (196), most three-point
field goals made and attempted
(31 for 80) and most field goals
made and attempted (82 for 149).
The East’s Paul George set the
record for most three-point field
goals made by a single player (9).
Both teams also set records for
the most points scored in a half
(182) and in a game (369).
Even though many records
were broken, the main headline
was this being Kobe Bryant’s last
All-Star Game. All of the players
involved and city of Toronto
made this a memorable All-Star
Weekend.
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U of A steel drum band impresses
PHOTO BY EMILY ANDREWS
Drummers are playing their final song of the night while everyone in the audience
is on stage listening to the music from a new perspective.
BY EMILY ANDREWS
The audience in the PAC
decided to embrace a new
culture
and
experience
something they never have
before.
The University of Akron
Steel Drum Band came to
enlighten the students and
parents about different types
of music. The concert raised
money for the Wadsworth art
programs.
There were eight songs
played over the course of the
evening; some tribal, some
reggae and some celebratory
music like Mardi Gras. In
between the songs, each
instrument was introduced, and
a brief history of the music was
given.
Part of the culture of steel
drum bands include playing
on anything, such as plastic
bottles, tin pans or glass jars.
Every different sound can be
in some way incorporated into
a fantastic final sound. During
a steel drum parade in a place
like Trinidad, the birth place of
steel drums, anybody can join
in with the band; they can just
pick up something from the side
of the road and start drumming
along.
“My favorite part of the show
was when they brought out the
bamboo for the tamboo bamboo
performance,”
said
Emily
Brazier, 11.
The group of Akron students
was composed of 22 percussion
majors who really enjoyed what
they were doing; they would
dance as they played and they
would make jokes with each
other in between songs.
“It was absolutely amazing
to see such a great amount of
talent in this group. They sound
awesome, and they look like
they are having a great time,”
said Abby Cook, 11.
For the last song of the
night, the group let audience
members join them on stage.
Around a hundred extra people
were on the stage, watching
how the music was made and
listening to the music from a
different perspective. The night
definitely left a positive impact
on the audience.
“Wadsworth is craving some
cultural diversity. Learning
the history behind the steel
drum made me so thankful
that we have so much creative
freedom,” said Allison Hier,
12.
The drummers shocked the
audience with not only the
amazing sounds the drums can
make, but also the significance
of the music; playing music
was considered to be a sign
of rebellion during World War
II, so leaders tried to ban the
playing of instruments. These
bans caused people to learn
how to make music out of
anything they could find.
Today, people spend a lot
of their time making steel
drums and other objects into
instruments that can tell
the history of a hard past
and celebration of various
holidays.
Students
at
the
show
definitely think Wadsworth
should keep opening its doors
to new opportunities. Anyone
who missed the show can
attend one of the band’s future
shows including one at Orville
High School on Apr. 2 for free.
F ebruary 2016
Key Club
BY JENNA JOHNSON
Wadsworth High School is
home to many tremendous clubs
and programs. There are over
ten major clubs that students can
participate in. Key Club is one
of the many organizations that
students have the opportunity to
be a part of.
Key Club is the largest
student-led community service
organization for high school
students. Students of any grade
at Wadsworth High School can
become involved and give back
to the community.
“The most rewarding thing
about being in Key Club is
being able to help the older
people in the community and
see the smiles on their faces. It
makes you appreciate the little
things people do for you,” said
Hailey Montgomery, 10.
Key Club is a student-driven
community service group that
helps students develop initiative,
leadership ability and good
citizenship practices. Students
13
who are a part of this club are
willing to give their time and
effort to help the community.
“No matter what we are
doing, even if it is the simplest
thing, the happiness people
have when we help them is
really rewarding. Knowing
we are able to be a part of
something that made their day
is incredible,” said Kenzie
Grice, 10.
The Kiwanis family is the
reason Key Club exists. Each
year, the Kiwanis family
dedicates more than 18.5
million hours to service and
raises more than 100 million
for local and global causes.
Through the many service
projects, Key Club and the
Kiwanis family strive to create
a lifelong commitment to
caring for people of all ages
and abilities. Key Club values
leadership, character building
and caring. This club gives
students the opportunity to get
involved in their community
and become a part of a family.
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Students from Key Club serve food to the elderly.
Bruin staffers’ celebrity crushes
Match each staffer with their celebrity crush!
1.
4.
Jodi
2.
Jack
e.
c.
f.
Olivia
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ANSWERS: 1. e - Blake Griffin, 2. f - Vanessa Hudgens, 3. a - Jimmy Garoppolo, 4. c - Selena Gomez, 5. b - Beyoncé, 6. d - Michael C. Hall
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b.
Cody
6.
Hannah
d.
Nick
5.
3.
a.
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Drama dept. competes for theatric awards
By Olivia Chaney and
ALEX JONES
With Wadsworth’s countless
amount
of
extracurricular
activities, the drama department
ranks high in popularity among
the student body.
On Mar. 17, the drama
department
will
perform
Footloose at Wadsworth High
School with the hope of obtaining
a few awards along the way.
Wadsworth High School’s
drama department is participating
in the Playhouse Square High
School Musical Theatre Awards.
The department turned in an
application for the opportunity to
compete against 18 other schools
in the surrounding Cuyahoga
County area.
This competition offers the
opportunity for several students
to earn scholarship money or to
move forward and participate in
the Dazzle Awards or the Jimmy
Awards, which are affiliated
with the National High School
Musical Theatre Awards.
To earn a Dazzle Award,
select students will be judged
in 13 different categories. The
only categories Wadsworth is
eligible to participate in are Best
Musical, Best Actor/Actress and
Best Scenic Design. These are
awarded on May 21.
The winners of the Best
Actor/Actress category will then
move on to the next level of
competition, the Jimmy Awards.
These take place in New York on
the Broadway stage; nominees
could win a National Award.
The contestants that will be
judged in Footloose look to move
on to the National High School
Musical Theatre Awards in June.
These students are Bri Humes,
11, Michael Juscak, 10, Macy
Shaeffer, 10, Andrew Niehus, 12,
and Jared Bardar, 11. Mrs. Csaky,
Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Davis are the
musical’s directors.
Footloose takes place on Mar.
17-19 in the PAC. Reserved
seating is $10, and general
admission is $8.
“We are not taking any special
measure in preparing for this
play specifically. We are going
to treat this like any other play
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The drama department is scheduled to perform Footloose. The Musical takes place on March 17-19.
because we already produce a
great performance,” explained
Mrs. Csaky.
Considering
the
drama
department
has
previously
performed solely for the
entertainment of the community,
this is a great chance for the
students to compete and see for
themselves how good they truly
are. It is also an opportunity
for the performers to see where
they can improve, and they will
receive some fresh new feedback
from outside sources.
The rehearsals are full of
excitement now that there is
added pressure to perform in
front of professional judges, as
this will be the first time it has
happened in Wadsworth history.
The drama department has
high expectations for this upbeat
musical and hopes that the
addition of judges will add a
new level to the already superb
performances.
Romantic movies to watch with your significant other
BY Olivia Chaney and
ALEX JONES
Although love stories and
Valentine’s Day movies are
often times overlooked and
seen as girly or clichè, February
is the most popular month
for “Netflix and chill” due to
couples having nothing better to
do on Valentine’s Day.
A Twitter poll was taken
earlier this month on students’
favorite romantic movies to
watch with their significant
other. The top four movies
include The Notebook, The
Fault In Our Stars, Safe Haven
and Valentine’s Day.
The Notebook
Voted as the number one pick
by the high school student body,
this 2004 film includes main
characters portrayed by Rachel
McAdams and Ryan Gosling. It
is not the typical love story that
is seen in Hollywood.
“The movie is very romantic
and makes me cry because
it makes me want to have
a boyfriend,” said Haley
Witschey, 12.
Although very similar to other
Nicholas Sparks films, this one
is highly rated in the movie
industry and in Wadsworth High
School, according to the Twitter
poll.
The Fault in Our Stars
This film was first shown in
theatres in 2014, drawing the
attention of many teenagers who
were looking for a change in
love stories. The film’s two main
characters, played by Shailene
Woodley and Ansel Elgort, must
learn to cope with their illnesses.
The two teens strive to overcome
cancer while falling in love and,
they continue to live their lives
to their fullest potential. This
is an incredibly eye-opening
film and is a must-see if you are
looking for an emotional movie.
Safe Haven
This film stars two well known
movie stars, Julianne Hough and
Josh Duhamel. It takes place
on the North Carolina coast,
where Hough, who plays Katie
Feldman, hopes to make a new
life for herself. She becomes a
waitress at a restaurant on the
coast where she meets Alex,
played by Duhamel, and his kids.
She eventually falls in love with
Alex. This movie was the third
most popular among Wadsworth
High School students.
Valentine’s Day
Although it is the least popular
among Wadsworth students of
the four movies in the poll, this
2010 film is a romantic comedy
with a cast full of Hollywood
stars. Major names include
Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel and
Bradley Cooper. Many themes
of love are expressed throughout
the film. First dates, longtime
commitments and youthful
crushes are expressed from the
time the movie begins until the
moment it ends.
While seen as clichè, chick
flicks and romance movies are
a part of the Valentine’s Day
tradition between many couples
in order to feel the love. Try
watching one of these movies to
see for yourself.
1: The Notebook
2: The Fault In Our
Stars
3: Safe Haven
4: Valentine’s Day
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Junk of the Month
BY LAUREN KNIPL
Blake 12, owns a 2000 Subaru
Forester, which is February’s junk of
the month. The car has 178,000 miles
on it. Blake purchased the car from
one of his dad’s friends for a couple
hundred dollars. The car’s exhaust
makes a loud race car noise, and the
whole car vibrates very badly. Not
only does the air conditioner not
work, but the heater takes a good 10
minutes for any warm air to come
out. Fortunately, it is just a beater for
the winter.
PHOTO COURTESY of BLAKE HORNER
Students of the Month
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BY HANNAH STUDENIC
In recent years, flowers have been sold and delivered to
students as gifts for Valentine’s Day. The marketing class decided
to come up with a new idea for the Valentine’s Day sale. “The
students came up with this idea. They put real life application of
all the material they have learned into effect. The hardest part
of this project was the assembly and creation of a high quality
product,” said marketing teacher Mr. Klafczynski. Students
were able to choose between three different levels of packages
to adorn their friends’ and lovers’ lockers. In total, over 100
lockers were decorated for Valentine’s Day. The Love Lockers
had success in their first year and put a twist on an old tradition.
Rachel
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of
the
month goes to cousins
Devon Knapp (left), 10,
and Lexi Knapp (right),
11. The two girls cheese
for an adorable picture
while hanging out. Lexi
was four years old and
Devon was three years
old.
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“A figment
of your
imagination.”
“It is trust,
friendship
and a lot of
laughing.”
- Mr. Shiarla
- Mrs. Beavers
“Shrek.”
“ Putting someone
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- Mike (12)
- Sydney (10)
- Ben (9)
else’s needs before
your own.”
hurt me...”
“ Finishing
each other’s...
sandwiches.”
- Caitlin (11)
Photos by Maria Regueiro