Wadsworth High School
Newspaper II/III
February 2012
The
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Academic committee recommends
to change student recognition
BY BROOKE TITTLE AND
KAYLA LOCKWOOD
Along with the State of Ohio
adding new requirements for
upcoming graduating classes,
a couple of recommendations
for student recognition at
future Wadsworth High School
graduations have also been made
by an academic committee.
Recommendations will be
presented to the Board of
Education during an upcoming
meeting.
Across the country, the debate
on the issue of Valedictorian and
class rank has been brewing just
like at WHS.
A local committee was
established in 2005 to discuss
ideas for changes in class rank
for future years, but it slowly
died out, and no changes were
ever passed.
Now, the committee has
reorganized and come up with
new ideas. These suggestions
are not guaranteed to pass, for
they have yet to be presented and
approved in a Board meeting.
These changes will be made
to benefit as many students
as possible. No changes will
apply to the class of 2012, but
the committee is trying to get
the new changes passed for the
graduating class of 2013.
One of the changes they are
hoping to make is the elimination
of honor row. The committee
believes that honor row does
not give students the type of
recognition that they deserve.
They are also driven to ensure
that every student feels like their
hard work is accounted for.
On the subject of class rank,
In Memory of Sam
Samuel Walker, 19, passed
away in his sleep on Sunday,
February 5, 2012.
Sam was a special person
in every sense of the word.
He was always happy and his
infectious smile lit up every
room he entered. Sam had a
positive effect on everyone he
met. Sammy Walker epitomized
the word “JOY.” He loved
to ride his pedal car up and
down Highland Avenue and he
enjoyed working in the Produce
Department
of
Buehler’s.
His beloved classmates and
the Friday Friends Group at
Wadsworth High School meant
the world to Sam.
Sam’s family would like to
express their thanks to all of
Sam’s special needs teachers
and aids that helped him through
all of his years in school. Also,
we give special thanks to the
team of doctors that helped Sam
Inside
the
through the years.
Sam was preceded in death
by his maternal grandfather
Salvatore “Sam” Giurbino. He is
survived by his parents Bob and
Patty (nee Giurbino) Walker;
his siblings Pete (Corie) Walker,
Matt Sehorn, Nicki Lucas, and
Shawn Walker. Sam adored
and was loved by many Aunts,
Uncles, Cousins, & Friends.
-An excerpt from Sam’s obituary
there is no definite decision
on what should be done. Some
committee members voted to
eliminate it for reasons of not
having enough recognition for
all students.
The
elimination
of
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
has been suggested, but will not
be carried out for a couple of
years.
“My prediction is that
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
will be eliminated in another five
years or so,” said Principal, Mr.
Jerry Parsons.
On the subject of developing
more
student
recognition,
the committee would like to
hold a Summa celebration at
graduations. This is based on
the Summa cum laude system,
which means that at graduation,
students with a 3.0 to a 3.49
GPA will wear a certain colored
cord with their graduation robe.
Students with a 3.5 to a 3.8
will wear another colored cord,
and students with a 3.8 to a 4.0
or above will wear a different
colored cord.
“I like that they are keeping
Valedictorian, but I do not like
the idea of getting rid of Honor
Row. A 3.0 is not that hard to
attain. The GPA requirement
should be a little higher,” said
Ben Hanna, 11.
Parsons said he would like to
remind students that colleges
look at three main things when
accepting students to a university.
First, they check to see
what your class rank is. Top
universities like to see that you
are in the top 10% of your class.
Second, they check your GPA
level. Finally, they look at the
type of courses you have taken.
They want to see if you have
challenged yourself by taking
honors or AP courses.
Unlike
the
possible
Valedictorian
changes,
the
PHOTO BY BRUIN STAFF
Layne gives her Valedictorian speech at the 2011 graduation ceremony.
curriculum requirements for the
state of Ohio have been decided
on and are now being enforced.
Due to the political shifts in
the past election of Ohio’s state
government, new requirements
have been determined.
The biggest change for students
is that students are now required
to take four years of math, and it
must include one unit of Algebra
II or the equivalent to Algebra
II. The current standard only
requires three units.
However, these new standards
only apply to the graduating
classes of 2014 and beyond.
“These changes do not really
have an effect on me because I
was already planning on taking
math every year,” said Grace
McCourt, 10.
Changes also include the new
physical education conditions.
Under the new law, students who
participate in interscholastic
athletics, band, or cheerleading
for two full seasons are exempt
from the physical education
requirement.
This new policy was exciting
to
underclassmen
involved
with athletics, but upset some
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students who already had to take
the required gym class.
“Taking gym as a junior has
been horrible! I wish that I could
have counted cross country like
the younger classes did,” said
Abby Malek, 11.
Even though schools are
required to follow the state
requirements, they can add their
own required classes. The new
Ohio Diploma standards require
20 credits to graduate, but
Wadsworth High School requires
its students to take at least 21
credits.
Overall, WHS is in for some
new academic changes in the
upcoming years.
As Parsons commented, “We
are moving on from the rotary
phone, to the cell phone. These
changes will be for the benefit of
the students.”
The school is looking for better
and more efficient ways of doing
things. It is moving in a new
direction, while still maintaining
old traditions.
Although these changes may
seem unnecessary to some
students and parents, they are
beneficial to more students.
INDEX PAGE
Editorial ........................................................2
News.............................................................3
Opinion.....................................................6, 7
Ads ...................................4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 16
Features .......................................................8
Entertainment............................................... 9
Picture Page.................................................10
Holiday Page................................................11
Of the Month...............................................19
Sports....................................................14, 15
Speakout.....................................................20
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Brewin’ Debate
Think before you tweet
Recently, several controversial
remarks have been the cause of
punishment for a few reporters.
Now, more than ever, caution
must be taken when posting
comments on the Internet,
especially on Twitter and
Facebook.
ESPN recently fired reporter,
Anthony Federico, for the racial
slur in his headline.
Federico stated that he
was not trying to offend
anyone, and it was a
mistake. However, the
mistake was made, and
he now has to deal with
the consequences. ESPN
also suspended Max
Bretos for making the same
remark on air.
Tony
Grossi,
Cleveland
Browns’ reporter, accidently
tweeted his harsh opinion about
Randy Lerner, Browns’ owner.
Even though he quickly realized
his mistake and deleted his
tweet, it was already too late;
people had already read what
he said. Grossi has now been
reassigned.
I know you have heard it
a thousand times before, but
what you say on the Internet
is permanent and can be very
harmful to others as well as
yourself. Twitter may seem like
a place to speak your mind,
but sometimes tweets can be
inappropriate.
Twitter has become very
popular among high school
students.
Lately,
I
have
seen many tweets that are
unacceptable. Tweets that attack
other students is a form of cyberbullying. You may not think that
your tweet is harsh; however,
if you look at it from another
perspective, it can be deemed as
extremely controversial.
What you say jokingly to
your friends can be taken a
completely different way to an
outsider. Sometimes what you
post can be a offensive towards
others.
It is important to take caution
when you post on the Internet.
You do not want to regret your
choice of words the way Grossi,
Bretos, and Federico all did.
who died in his sleep on
Sunday, February 5, 2012.
Samuel Walker, known as
Sam, was 19 and a student at
Wadsworth High School when
he passed away. Here are some
tributes from fellow classmates
and teachers of his that show
how much he will be missed and
how truely great he was.
I liked playing memory with
Sam.
Sara Herold
Editorial
E ditorial
The Bruin
February 2012
Does having little snow make for a good winter?
By BRAD VIRGIN
YES
NO
by MATHIAS ZOLLINGER
This winter has been great so far, with
very little snow at all. We had a good week
in which we could go sledding and now that
it is nice out again, we do not have to worry
about poor road conditions or not being able
to go outside and do anything other than
sledding.
Parents have to love this winter. They do
not have to worry about their kids driving
in bad weather in which they are not very
experienced. School administrators also
have to love this winter. Not having to
worry about canceling school or calling a
two hour delay has to relieve a lot of stress
from their already stressful lives.
Also, most kids love summer and
especially summer break, so the couple days
over winter break where it was warm enough
to go outside and go for a nice relaxing run,
or just go outside and hang with friends is
just another great thing about this winter.
All in all, this winter has not been like
most winters and that alone makes it better
than most.
Snow may be annoying, cold and wet, but
it is not winter without it. It does not feel
like winter, and it does not look like winter.
It was one of the worst feelings in the world
to wake up and not have a white Christmas
this year. We need snow during the winter
months in Ohio to get that feeling of wanting
to go inside for a warm cup of hot chocolate.
Also, this year we are yet to have a single
snow day. This would be the first year of my
life where I went the whole school year with
no snow days. There is not even any hope or
chance for a snow day this year because any
time we get snow, it is very little and only
for a couple hours.
Finally, all the fun things that kids love
to do during winter are impossible to do
without any snow. There is no sledding,
building snowmen, snowball fights, ice
skating or snow forts. This is the worst and
most depressing winter without any snow,
and we can only hope that it turns around
and snow starts to fall again. Winter just is
not the same without it.
tribute to sam...
I just wish I knew what he was
thinking when he would stop and
stare at you with his huge smile.
Barb Klaus
When Sam passed away, I was
devastated. My favorite memory
of Sam is when he would get in
trouble. I thought he said funny
things. I thought it was funny,
when he talked back to teachers.
I wrote a song for Sam.
Christian Stanton
We will miss you. We will miss
playing memory with you.
David Sanders
Sam is in heaven singing with
the angels.
Evan Marty
I feel very fortunate and
blessed to have worked with Sam
Walker for the past three years. I
was able to watch him turn into a
very polite, determined and hard
working young man. Sam came
into school every morning with a
bright smile and happy attitude. If
Sam knew you, he always made
a point to say hello or wave. Sam
had first period gym, he really
enjoyed exercising and warming
up with the class. His favorite
game was basketball and he made
a lot of baskets without having to
try to hard.
Sam not only spent time at
Wadsworth High School, but also
out in the community as well. He
worked at Buehlers and Maries.
Sam learned different jobs in
Produce at Buehlers. He learned
how to bag oranges, apples, rotate
produce and stock shelves. It was
a great feeling to watch him take
pride in what he did and enjoy
being out with everyone. He
always said hi to everyone that
passed, a lot of times they were
people that he already knew. He
was just happy to be out in the
community and watch people
with their day to day activities.
Sams’ favorite game to play
was memory, and he was good at
it. When I played with him, nine
times out of ten he would get the
first match and usually beat me! I
even would mix things up to see
if was truly paying attention, he
would notice and move the pieces
back. He looked forward to Friday
Bruin Staff
Editor-in-chief: Alexa Baier
Assistant Editor: Kaitlin Sherrill
Copy Editors: Matt Doyle, Hayley McQuate, Molly Priest
Marketing Manager: Matt Doyle
Front Page: Page Editor: Kayla Lockwood Reporters: Brooke Tittle
Editorial: Page Editor: Brad Virgin Reporters: Mathias Zollinger
Entertainment: Page Editor: Dayna Gallagher Reporter: Frank Bertuzzi
Speakout: Page Editor: Nick Tavanello Reporter: Josh Kipfer
Opinion 1: Page Editor: Kara Long Reporter: Tom Calhoun, Tyler Perry
Opinion 2: Page Editor: Jon Chamier Reporters: Jess Gahan
Features: Page Editor: Veronica Llwellyn Reporter: Alyssa Keiper
Health: Page Editior: Hannah Adams Reporter: Matt Grey
News: Page Editor: Jenny Wise Reporter: Sabrina Parsons
Picture Pages: Editors: Kaitlin Sherrill, Molly Priest
Sports 1: Page Editor: Matt Doyle Reporter: Jon Kuss
Sports 2: Page Editor: Danielle Trenta Reporter: Nate Pound, Joe Trogdon
Of The Month: Page Editor: Maggie Williams Reporter: Kenny Tollett
Holiday: Page Editor: Ally Malkowski Reporter: Clay Smalley
Ads/Business Manager: Brad Virgin Assistant: Mathias Zollinger
Adviser: John Gramuglia
Friends and seeing them every
week and hopefully play a game
of basketball with everyone.
Sam will be deeply missed but
I’m so thankful to have spent this
time with him. His enjoyment
for life and what it had to bring
to him every day is something
I learned from Sam, be happy
with every moment and just be
glad to be there. He brought a
lot of happiness to others around
him by just being happy with the
moment given, always trying his
best, and always moving forward
to the next thing. The three things
that will always stick out in my
mind that he would say would be;
“Be Patient, It’s not a race,” and
“What’s next Mrs. Nardo”.
Kristen Nardo
Sam inspired everyone.
Miss Pam
Sam has no seizures now and
no pain. Sam is in heaven. I am
sad he is gone, but he is in my
heart. I say prayers for him. I
liked singing with Sam. I made
cards and pictures for him and his
family.
Justin Glas
I do not think I have ever seen
Sam not happy. He loved life and
had a smile that would light up
every room he walked into. Sam
defied all stereotypes of students
with disabilities. He never liked
taking no for an answer. He had
determination that you can not
teach. He loved trying new things
and insisted on doing things for
himself. He never complained.
We all loved Sam and he will
never be forgotten.
Miss Chase
We are lucky to have our
memories of Sam. He always had
a smile, he loved life and making
others laugh.
Mrs. Gunselman
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.
N ews
The Bruin
West Gym leaves legacy
BY SABRINA PARSONS
For the last 32 years, the
West Gym has been a symbol
of victory and Grizzly pride.
Saturday, Feb. 10 the girls
basketball team played their
final home game against
Berlin Hiland.
They went
out with a bang, defeating
the Hawks 57-45. The time is running down
on the clock for the West
Gym. Wadsworth has won
N
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w
s
B
r
i
e
f
s
numerous Suburban
League
championships. The game has
finally come to an end but the
legacy of the original West
Gym will live on in the hearts
of Wadsworthians for eternity.
“Half court shots will never be
the same,” said Chris Joyce, 11.
With the next chapter in Grizzly
sports
approaching, many
take the time to reflect on the
memories already made, which
will be held in their hearts forever.
“My favorite memory was
Speech and Debate is statebound
Talk about an impressive group;
the Speech and Debate team has 21
qualifying members for the state level
competition. Wish them luck as they
prepare to compete on Mar. 2 and 3.
Students awarded for their designs
The Medina County Auditor chose
five Wadsworth High School students’
designs to be used in the county
during the years of 2012 and 2013.
Congratulations to Louie Messam, 11,
Matt Horner, 12, Noah Lisbon, 10,
Jack Pecnik, 11, and Joshua Schnick,
11, for their outstanding designs.
Melancholy at the Grammys
Whitney
Houston,
highly
celebrated pop singer, passed away
a day before she was scheduled
to perform at the Grammy award
ceremony. This brought the
mood of the night down initially.
OGT week
Underclassmen: get your thinking
caps on! Upperclassmen: turn
off
your
alarms.
OGT
week
is Mar. 12 through the 16.
Charles Dickens’ birthday
Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday was
celebrated on the seventh of the month.
Dickens was arguably one of the greatest
writers in the English
language.
Public Library faces operating levy
The Public Library has not asked voters for
funds since 2002. With current state and local
funding decreasing, it will be more difficult
for the library to maintain core services.
Wrestlers continue to impress
By winning the Suburban League yet again, the
wrestling program celebrated an impressive
accomplishment. This marked 20 consecutive
years of Suburban League Titles! Looks
like the “W” in Wadsworth stands for win.
February 2012
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A word from our
principal
PHOTO BY MR . TERINGO
The West Gym, in its final glory, awaits its date with a wrecking ball.
probably senior night. I did not
expect it to be emotional, but it
actually kind of was. I saw my
entire family, friends and all of
the fans and realized it would
be the last time I would ever
play there in front of them. We
ended up winning the game by
twenty points. It was a surreal
night because I had spent so
much time in that gym and it
was all coming to an end,” said
former player Ben Falkenberg.
Basketball is not the only
sport that has made memories
in the West Gym. The state
champion wrestling team has
won a lot of important matches
on the mats in the West Gym.
Also, the volleyball and
gymnastic programs have put in
tons of sweat and hard work. All
of this has happened in a gym
that has been around long enough
to see countless classes graduate.
It just goes to show how
important the West Gym is, to not
only the community, but to former
athletes and fans. The memories
of the West Gym will always
be in the heart of Wadsworth.
Even though there will be a
brand new gym soon, the old gym
and its memories will become
the base on which Grizzly spirit
can build for the years to come.
BY JENNY WISE
series of attacks are known
as
‘Operation
Blitzkrieg.’
“Your
incomprehensible
actions, and your reluctance
to accept the Freedom and
Equality that every single
human being possesses by
right from birth, causes the
birth to hatred and worldwide
racism,”
said
Anonymous
to the American Nazi Party.
Anonymous
has
gained
the respect of many people.
They have more than 200,000
followers on Twitter, and they
receive hundreds of comments
on posts in
their blog.
“Although this
group is
hacking and doing its attacks
over the Internet, they should
not be underestimated. They
are obviously
a group of
very intelligent people who
have taken a stance on the
events in their world,” said
Jordon
Gerwieniec,
11.
They have found a way to gain
power in numbers. Who would
have thought that a group of
citizens could have an impact
on nations all over the world?
Anonymous
continually
reminds everyone
to be
accountable for their actions.
They are known for saying,
“We are Anonymous. We are
Legion. We do not Forgive.
We do not Forget. Expect Us.”
Anonymous takes action on
issues they see unjust. They hope
to inspire more people to speak out
against oppression of government,
and to make a difference.
They encourage integrity and
the utilization of freedom.
Hackers take
stance against
unjust actions
The United States National
Security has found a new
enemy. Said to be just as much
of a threat as terrorism, internet
hacking has become a problem
for the CIA, FBI and other high
standing national organizations.
A fast growing group known
as Anonymous has been posing
a threat to the national security.
This group is composed of several
internet hackers who have taken
a stance against the government.
These ‘attacks’ mainly consist
of the hackers causing the
particular agency’s site to crash.
The CIA’s web site was down for
several hours. The FBI’s website
was revived in merely minutes.
It is not just the United States
that Anonymous
has been
targeting. There have been
reports of the group protesting
against Greece’s government’s
latest decisions pertaining to
the European Union and the
International Monetary Fund.
“What is going on in your country
is unacceptable. You were chosen
by your people to act on behalf
of them and express their wishes,
but you have derogatorily failed.
You have killed the most sacred
thing your country had, and that
is democracy,” said Anonymous
to the Greek government.
Not only has Anonymous acted
out against the governments
of the world, but also against
racism. Most recently, they have
conveyed messages against the
American Nazi Party. These
With the timeline narrowing as
we prepare for the relocation, we
will begin many preparations as
staff pack boxes and purge. We
continue to frame our memories
of WHS.
Continuing with some thoughts
from former WHS students, Mr.
Nate Singleton is this month’s
guest and has offered some
memories about being a student
in the current building, which will
be closed on May 18.
“I always knew that I wanted to
teach. I never thought it would be
at my alma mater. It is weird how
life works. During my junior year,
I remember reading The Great
Gatsby in the same room where
I now teach. My teacher, Mrs.
Taggart, was teaching Fitzgerald’s
novel and I fell in love with it. It
was at that moment that I knew
I wanted to teach novels like
‘Gatsby.’ Little did I know I
would teach such novels in the
same room where I first found I
loved literature. To this day, every
time I begin “Gatsby” I smile.
Life does come ‘full circle.’
I am often asked by those
who learn that I am a WHS
graduate: ‘what’s it like teaching
at your alma mater? Do you get
nostalgic?’ Honestly, no. There’s
no time for nostalgia. In fact, I
rarely (if ever) think of my days
while I walk these halls. There is
a place for fond memories, but I
quickly learned that in teaching
today’s students, I don’t have time
to think back, nor do I need to.
This building has served me
well. It will be sad to see it
torn down. However, I am a
firm believer in progress and
the process that must occur to
achieve new beginnings. WHS
is experiencing a new beginning.
What wonderful news! Though
it is sad to see such an historic
building go, my fond memories
lie with the people who make
this building one full of Grizzlies.
Concrete and blocks do not
inspire; people do. This building
has been full of inspiring people
and I take their lessons every day.
Being a sentimental guy, I’ll
be a little emotional when this
building tumbles to the ground.
Upon its demolishing, every one
of the physical structures that
housed me during my education
will be no more. But, as I said, I
carry the lessons-learned with me,
and no wrecking ball will ever
touch them.
In closing, I will miss the
physical structure of WHS.
However, I am more excited
about that window that I will
finally have in my classroom, and
the dynamic moments that will be
experienced in the new building.
Go Grizzlies!”
WOW! Mr. Singleton hit the
mark with his recollection of
being a student at WHS
We are . . . Wadsworth!
Mr. Parsons
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Twitter; fake accounts show #immaturity
F ebruary 2012
BY @NUwildcats16fan
Twitter
has
surpassed
Facebook in 2011. It has
become the new hub of social
networking. With a new form of
socializing comes new forms of
bullying.
Twitter allows one to
make up a name such as
@AnonymousTweeter. Students
do this, so they can hide behind
a name and can say whatever
they want.
Four Twitter accounts stand
out.
@Grizzly Gossip was the first
account to surface. My sources
have said that this was more
than one person. Either way
these kids were obviously the
coolest kids in the whole school
for what they did. Everyone
wants to put kids down on the
Internet. Our school has promoted an
anti-bully campaign, that has
apparently done wonders for
these students. The fact that we
are all age 14 and up and still
care about what other people
wear and how they look is just
pitiful.
I understand some things
never change and people’s
attitudes
never
change.
However, embarrassing people
on the Internet for the whole
entire school to see is a little too
much.
@GrizzlyGossip prided itself
on making fun of people for
what was being gossiped about.
They called the people out on
it and embarrassed them on
Twitter.
@FYI_Wads_High was also
another high school student that
thought they were funny. They
proceeded to make fun of kids for
defects they cannot help, such as
twitching and size. This person
had the nerve to post:
“Weeks have passed and haters
have been made, popularity only
rises and I remain unknown. But
it’s only getting started.”
I am pretty sure it is negative
popularity. The next tweet
obviously shows how attention
hungry this kid is.
“Night night everyone can’t
wait to hear everyone talking
about me tomorrow.”
Well, maybe if they were nicer to
people, or not so cocky they would
not have to make a fake Twitter
just to get attention at school.
This person possibly thought that
they might get a girl for this but
that definitely will not happen.
I understand the notion that
girls like jerks, but that only
goes so far.
@TrollOfWadsworth was a
former student who dropped
out. This person was by far the
most cruel to people. There are
things that can be said that are
funny, but some of his phrases
made my mouth drop. I cannot
quote a lot of what he said
because of the vulgarity.
“Obviously he thinks he is
funny. Honestly it is not a big
deal, but how old are we 17 or
18?” said Drew Starr, 12.
@WadsNiceGuy
was
by far the most popular on
Twitter. He complimented
students instead of put them
down.
Students looked
forward to going home and
checking their Twitter to see if
@WadsNiceGuy
tweeted
them. He was known for
sending girls tweets such as
“you’re really nice” and “you’re
beautiful.” He tweeted some guys
as well, stating they are “cool”
or “chill” and they seem to be
“friendly with everyone.” This was
a nice change of pace. However,
when I found out this person was
also @FYI_Wads_High, I lost
respect .
Twitter is a place where
students can spread their thoughts.
However, we must draw the line
between what thoughts should
and should not be shared. We are
in high school, let us not act like
middle schoolers. A little integrity
can go a long way, and by showing
Twitter integrity, less drama would
be instigated.
Fall for one or talk to tons
BY TYLER
There are two types of people
in this loving world. The men
and women who can settle down
and give all of their love to one
special person, and the guys and
girls that have so much love that
they cannot just give it to one
person. They believe they need
to spread the love.
I have witnessed many
relationships. I have also had a
few experiences myself. Well, to
be honest I can only say I have
been in one true relationship
within my four highschool years.
“I consider myself a lucky girl,
so far I am the only girl to date
Tyler!” said Haley Hassinger,
11.
For the most part, puppy love
in high school does not seem to
work.
The point is, you are supposed
to enjoy your high school years:
have some fun, get your school
work done, play some sports,
join the debate team, or go get
a job. You do not need all the
added stress a boy or girl can
give you.
Do
not
get
yourself
overwhelmed over one person,.
It will only lead to problems in
the end. Unless it is that rare
situation where you fall in love
with your future husband or wife
and date all throughout high
school, stop jaw dropping on
one person and flirt around.
Some people think that being
in a relationship is beneficial.
They always talk about how
their boyfriend and girlfriend
has become their bestfriend.
That he or she is always there
for them, and they always have
someone to hang out with.
Well, let me break it down to
you. It is not always that sweet
and happy. Girls: when you are
in a relationship with a guy there
can be some worries. Cheating
is never out of the question with
these young hormonal teenage
guys walking the halls. In fact,
even guys have to worry about
their girl talking to other guys.
You might just find yourself
questioning your trust towards
your significant other. The stress
can be overbearing.
Unlike being in a relationship,
there is so much to benefit from
being the single man or the single
girl. You can talk to whoever, flirt
with whoever and even go on
dates with whoever.
“Look at me, I have been single
for all four years of high school,
and I am living the life!” said
Anthony Pappas, 12.
It is the life. You can have
multiple girls and guys to hang
out with, meet more people and
have more friends. You can text
and talk to as many people as
you want, and you do not have to
worry about getting yelled at!
Not only do you get to talk to
a variety of men or women, you
can do what you like, when you
want to do it. You are a free man,
a free woman. If you wanna go
chill with your boys or have a
girls night with your girlfriends,
you can. You are not tied down to
anyone and have no obligation to
a certain person.
You find yourself walking
around smiling 24/7. Life is too
good to be true. You have all the
time in the world, no stress, and
if you are lucky enough, you can
have multiple men or women to
talk with. Do not fall in love in
high school. Play the field, and do
your thing.
A great man once told me, “You
just got to live Young, Wild, and
Free!” Hayden ‘Beef’ Kilbride,
Wadsworth alumnus.
BY KARA
1
2
3
4
PHOTOS COURTESY BY TYLER PERRY
1) Raquel 12, and Ryan “Squishy” , 12,
are head over heels for each other.2 and
4) Kelcie, 12 and Anthony, 12, have gone
their high school careers without ever having a serious relationship.3) Jake, 12, and
Morgan, 12, have been in a long happy
relationship.
Along with Tyler, I agree that
there are two types of people
when it comes to love, but my
views differ slighty.
The people that he refers
to that “spread their love”
are missing out on having a
great high school relationship.
Instead of living the lonely
single life, I think being taken
has many more perks.
Being in a relationship means
always having someone to talk
to. You get to share experiences
with that one special person,
which makes ones teenage years
much more enjoyable.
The “stress” that Tyler
mentions might come into play
at some point in a relationship,
but the good times that a couple
have overwhelm the bad. No
love is perfect, so a few small
fights should not steer anyone
away from their possible
soulmate.
In my opinion, people who
avoid relationships are just
too concerned about keeping
their options open. They are
just scared of commitment or
getting hurt. What does that get
you? Well, for one, it left you
dateless on February 14th when
all of your friends were out with
their girlfriend or boyfriend.
Boys are the biggest offenders
of the anti-relationship crimes.
They prefer to text a handful
of girls and lead them on, but
never choose just one and
commit. Since when is it cool
to be talking to five sophomore
girls as a senior? Oh wait, it is
not. It is cool, however, to have
a great girlfriend that you can
hang out with on weekends.
Simple flirting cannot replace
the companionship that a
relationship gives.
Another big advantage to
relationships comes along
when we have school dances.
Instead of searching for a
date, you already have a great
dance partner that you are
comfortable with.
If you think talking to
multiple guys or girls is cool,
think again. It might seem
like a good idea to benefit
yourself, but what happens
when one of those little flings
ends up getting real feelings
for you? Think about having
a broken hearted person on
your conscience. People who
drag other people along and
never consider a relationship
are nothing but selfish.
Tyler’s article talks about
relationships as if they are a
cult or jail. Just because one
is in a relationship does not
mean they cannot have fun
and hang out with friends.
Not every boy or girlfriend
is a control freak. Most high
schoolers want a normal
relationship with freedoms.
Just because you are in a
relationship, does not mean
that you are married.
“I love being in a
relationship
with
Matt!
(Doyle, 12) We have so much
fun together and I always
have someone to hang out
with,” said Alex Bingham,
12.
Although there are a few
advantages of being single,
in my opinion, being in a
relationship is the way to
be. Even though it is easier
said than done finding the
right person to be with, it is
worthwhile in the long run.
You never know, your high
school sweetheart could end
up being a future husband or
wife.
O pinion 2
THE BRUIN
F ebruary 2012
7
Dream dates leave
little sparks of hope
OPINION BY JESSICA
PHOTO BY PATTI CHAMIER
Jack and I were vicious when playing football. This is displayed by this particular picture with my lack of teeth and our
bloody lips.
How I taught Jack Snowball
all he knows about sports
OPINION BY JON
It has been a chaotic couple of
months for one Jack Snowball.
He was named the Division-I
Co-Offensive Player of the
Year, signed his letter of intent
to play at Miami of Ohio, and
is currently “talking” to Lady
Grizzly forward Jessie Gearhart.
For all of his success over
his high school career, Jack has
repeatedly given credit to his
offensive linemen, fullback and
coaches. He has thanked both
family and friends.
That is all good and well, but I
have one question: Where is my
recognition?
I do not want to brag, but
I, Jonathan Edward Chamier,
taught the Jack David Snowball
everything he knows about
sports.
Although he may not be aware
of what I have done over the past
17 years for him, I am sure he
would be gracious nonetheless.
His mother, however, has known
about all the coaching that has
taken place.
“Jon has been not only a
mentor, but I consider him to
be Jack’s guardian angel,” said
Angie Snowball, Jack’s mother.
There have been reports
that Jack was a chubby boy. I
would like to go on record by
saying that yes, those reports
are totally and completely
true.
Before he met me, Jack could
ETE
not even spell “broken tackles.” I
have single-handedly turned a fat
boy into a fit man.
Let me explain. When we were
just kids, Jack and I, along with
neighbors Anthony and Maria
Arnone, were “Rocket Power”
but without the surfing. If we had
lived in California, we would
have owned those waves, though.
Anthony and Maria were Otto
and Reggie Rocket; Jack was
Twister; of course, that left me
as Squid. Each and every day,
the four of us would compete
against each other in different
sports.
When we would play football,
I taught Jack how to play
aggresively. Reaching maximum
speed, he would run over me
as I tried to tackle him. If I had
not been so willing to hand
over my body in such a fashion,
Jack probably would not have
to play lockdown defense. I let
him block my shots regularly, in
addition to allowing him to steal
the ball from my possession.
I would eat steak and explain
BEEF (Balance, Eyes, Elbow,
and Follow-through) to him.
His shot has progressed into
the prettiest thing since Selena
Gomez.
The extent of his knowledge
gained from my coaching is not
limited to skills. I also taught
Jack how to get tackled properly.
My right arm was broken once
by falling improperly on a tackle
by Chris Baughman, 12. Jack
was aware of such a hit and now
refuses to fall the way I had fallen
myself.
Unfortunately, I was unable to
foresee a knee or shoulder injury,
but notice how he has never had
a broken arm.
Though all of these attributes
“Jon has been not only a mentor,
but I consider him to be
Jack’s guardian angel.”
-Angie Snowball
the ability to break tackles by
Minutemen, Bulldogs or Golden
Eagles.
When we would play baseball,
I taught Jack how to be an
efficient fielder. My lazy pop
flies, bouncing groundballs and
occasional bunts allowed Jack
to make plays on nearly every
one of my hits. He gave up the
sport to focus on football and
basketball, but he probably could
have rewritten those record books
as well.
When
we
would
play
basketball, I taught Jack how
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are important, I believe that
teaching Jack the meaning of
humility while still being a winner
has been the greatest lesson. He
may be the most humble star
since Jeremy Lin. This trait is
appreciated by coaches and fans
alike.
“I have never really thought
about it, but, when I really do
think about it, I realize that
every single thing that I know
about sports, I learned from Jon
Chamier,” Jack said.
There you have it, straight
from the horse’s mouth.
This relationship was not just
a one-way street. I learned a
lot from Jack, too, such as selfcontrol and grammar. Now, I can
write goodly.
Next year, when Jack attends
Miami, and I become an Ohio
Bobcat, I will proudly cheer for
my rivals’ running back. If you
find a beaten-up kid wearing a
“Snowball” Redhawk jersey in
Athens, it will probably be yours
truly.
The perfect guy asks the perfect
girl out for Valentine’s day. He
buys her flowers, puts on his nice
clothes and makes himself smell
nice. He thinks the night is going
to go better than perfect. Does the
girl think the same during dinner,
or does she want to crawl out
the bathroom window before the
main dish even arrives?
These different stories are
some real dates that did not go as
well as planned.
Starting off is a story of a
teacher here at our school. Her
mom made her go out with a
guy she did not know very well
because her mom did not like
that she was exclusively dating
one guy. She went out to dinner
with him and ended up calling
her friends on the pay phone
since there was no such thing as a
cell phone back then. None of her
friends could come and save her
from her awful date. Therefore,
she was stuck spending her
evening with a lame, dull guy.
There is nothing worse than a
date with a snoozer.
The next story comes from a
student. She was excited to go
to the movies with this guy she
really liked during her freshman
year. His mom picked her up at her
house to take them to the theatre.
The awkward part is, his mom
stayed the whole time because
he asked her to come along. His
mom sat with them throughout
the whole movie. Needless to say,
there was no holding hands in the
popcorn bowl after that mistake.
It is hard to top that story, but
this next one might just do it.
This tale is about a guy who
had just recently broken up with
his girlfriend. They went out to
breakfast about a week after they
had broken up and discussed all
of the new things in their lives.
He took her home and recalled,
“it was an awkward, long car
ride.” When he got to her house,
she asked for a hug. He said no
and drove away. It was not quite
the get-back-together breakfast
she was looking forward to.
The next story is about a guy
who went to homecoming with
a girl. The night was reaching
for the stars for both of them, but
not in the average “he kissed her
and sparks flew.” She left him to
dance with another guy. He left
her to dance with another girl.
She kissed the OTHER guy and
he kissed the OTHER girl. They
both knew about the other person,
but pretended for two weeks that
they did not know. They came
to terms with their mistakes and
started dating each other.
I guess you could say that they
had some trust issues.
This is the fear everyone has
when they go on a date: he does
not pay for your dinner. A girl
went to Applebee’s with a guy.
They were having a grand ol’ time,
and when they were finishing up,
he said IT. He said the words. The
ones that no girl wants to hear.
Separate checks please. She said,
“I was freaking out. I had no idea
what to do. I did not bring cash.
I thought he was taking me on a
date.” She had to have her mom
bring her money to pay for her
meal. How embarrassing. She
will definitely remember to take
money on every date she goes on
from here on out.
There is always the awkward
dates where the other person is
too scared to make a move. We
have all heard of the yawn for
him to put his arm around her.
This story is different.
She got a text message from
the boy she was on a date with
asking if he could hold her hand.
She replied and said no. He lost
his chances of a good night kiss
on that date.
The last story is about the
“friend zone.” Everyone knows
brunch and lunch are “friend
zone” dates. So what happens
when, at the end of a late night
date, she says, “I just want to be
friends?” That is exactly what
happened to this poor guy. He
had the perfect date set up. They
went mini-golfing and then to
Olive Garden. When he took her
home, she still just wanted to be
friends. Looks like he is stuck in
the “friend zone” for the rest of
his life.
Some dates do turn out great.
Sparks could fly across the room
when they have a final kiss good
night. Their date could be the
beginning of a great relationship,
but in these cases, there will be
no sparks, no fireworks, and
definitely no second date.
PHOTO BY JESSICA GAHAN
Mariah, 11, and Kacie, 11, kiss Nick, 9, on Valentine’s Day, making it difficult for
him to pick just one girl to spend Valentine’s Day with.
8
Features
THE BRUIN
F ebruary 2012
Republican race heats up
BY ALYSSA KEIPER
We are officially halfway
through
the
Republican
nomination battle. A clear winner
has failed to emerge so far in the
race.
Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt
Romney and Rick Santorum
remain in the running. Whoever
wins this nomination will
run against Barack Obama in
November to become president
of the United States.
This has been one of the most
indecisive races yet. In most
election years, a clear frontrunner
emerges by early January.
In early December, Romney
appeared the likely victor.
“There is a good shot I might
become the next president of the
United States. It is not a sure
thing, but it is a good shot,” said
Romney during a question-andanswer session in October.
Romney is no stranger to
presidential campaigning. In
2008, Romney lost the Republican
bid to Arizona Senator John
McCain. Romney is the former
governor of Massachusetts.
Initially, it seemed that
Romney won both the Iowa and
New Hampshire primaries. After
a recount of the votes in Iowa,
Santorum was actually announced
as the winner. Santorum won by
a margin of only 35 votes, with
Romney in second, Paul in third
and Gingrich in fourth.
Santorum was formerly a
U.S. Senator and Representative
from Pennsylvania with a strong
conservative record. His success
in Iowa was not long-lived;
Santorum came in fifth in the very
next primary, which was in New
Hampshire.
Romney
was
announced
the victor, followed by Paul,
former candidate Jon Hunstman,
Gingrich and finally, Santorum.
Just like many other candidates,
Paul is familiar with the
presidential election process. In
1988, Paul ran in the Libertarian
party. In 2008, he sought the
Republican bid. Although he did
not win in 2008, the supporters
he gained are the basis for his
campaign this year. Paul is most
popular among first-time voters
and young adults.
The next primary was held in
South Carolina, where Gingrich
became the unlikely victor.
Previously coming in fourth
in both primaries, Gingrich
surprised the other candidates
with this win. Romney came
in second place, followed by
Santorum and Paul, respectively.
Gingrich was Speaker of the
House and ended 40 years of
Democrat control in Congress.
His popularity declined as
controversies came to light.
“The controversies Gingrich
has been involved in does not
change his ability to run our
country,” said Hannah Smith, 11.
The race then moved to Florida,
where Romney won. This win
was an important one for Romney.
In 2008, Romney failed to win
Florida and consequently had to
drop out of the running. Gingrich
continued his success, coming in
second in this primary. Santorum
came in third, followed by Paul.
Santorum
became
the
surprising victor in Colorado,
Minnesota, and Missouri, all held
on the same day. Romney came in
second in Colorado and Missouri
and third in Minnesota. Paul came
in second in Minnesota, third in
Missouri and fourth in Colorado.
Finally, Gingrich came in third
in Colorado and fourth in both
Minnesota and Missouri.
In Maine, the most recent
primary, Romney won, followed
Candidate Health care
Gingrich
Paul
Romney
Santorum
Economy
Social Issues
·Replace Obamacare
with a “pro-jobs, proresponsibility” policy
·Sell health care
across state lines
·Reform Medicare
and Medicaid
·Create an optional
15% flat tax
·Extend Bush-era
tax cuts
·Break up Fannie
Mae and Freddie Mac
·Support amendment
to Constitution against
same sex marriage
·Defund
Planned
Parenthood
·End taxpayer funded
abortions
·Repeal Obamacare
·Sell health insurance
across state lines
·Provide tax credits
and deductions for all
medical expenses
·Prevent the creation
of a national database
of personal health info
·Audit and end
the Federal Reserve
System
·Allow
offshore
drilling to reduce gas
prices
·Eliminate
the
income, capital gains,
and death taxes
·Reverse Roe V.
Wade, making abortions
illegal
·Will not make same
sex marriage illegal on
the federal level
·Legalize recreational
use of marijuana
·Give states the right
to refuse the current
health care mandates
·Reform the medical
liability system
·Allow the sale of
health care across state
lines
·Cut
“cap-andbalance”
approach
to spending to curb
deficit spending
·Reduce corporate
income tax rate to
25%
·Create
lower,
flatter tax rates
·Will overturn Roe
V. Wade, making all
abortions illegal
·Preserve traditional
marriage between a man
and a woman
·Supports
an
amendment
against
same-sex marriage
·Rejects
current
health care bill
·Strengthen patientdriven health coverage
options
·Allow
patients
to purchase health
insurance across state
lines
·Reduce corporate
taxes to 0 for firms
that manufacture
·Will not raise taxes
·Cut spending by $5
trillion over five years
·Will simplify the
tax code
·Fights against all
laws that make abortion
legal
·Will fight against
same- sex marriage
· S t r e n g t h e n
enforcement of illegal
pornography laws
PHOTOS BY MCT CAMPUS
by Paul, Santorum and Gingrich,
respectively.
It is nearly impossible to
determine which candidate will
win the nomination based on these
results. The race has fluctuated
greatly, leaving no clear frontrunner.
Some analysts say the cause of
this volatile race is the negative
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ads that have been used.
America has seen more negative
ads relating to the primary than
we see in most general elections.
“Republican candidates are
breaking one of Ronald Reagan’s
rules by turning against each
other. They are nasty to each
other and it is only harming the
Republican Party,” says Mr.
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Many candidates are looking
for big wins on March 6th,
better known to candidates as
Super Tuesday. On this day, 10
states are holding their primary
elections. Candidates are hoping
that strong wins that day will
solidify a nomination.
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Charges brought against former child star
E ntertainment
THE BRUIN
F ebruary 2012
BY FRANK BERTUZZI
Former Home Improvement
star Taran Noah Smith, 27,
was arrested on Wednesday,
Feb. 1 on a suspicious DUI and
marijuana possession charge.
The arrest occurred close to
one in the morning in Burbank,
California when police found
him sitting behind the wheel of
his Honda Accord, parked at an
angle in front of a fire hydrant.
As
officers
approached
the vehicle, cannabis could
be
smelled.
Smith
was
administered a sobriety test,
which he failed. Upon a search
of the vehicle, they found hash.
He was arrested and held on a
$10,000 bail and is due back
in court on Mar. 1. He faces a
felony charge and up to a year
and a half in jail as well as
$1,500 in fines.
Smith is most notably
remembered for his role as
Mark Taylor, son of Tim “The
Tool Man” Taylor (Tim Allen)
on the hit TV series, Home
Improvement. The series aired
on ABC from 1991-1999, and
OTHER CHILD
STAR MUGSHOTS
Macaulay Culkin
Taran Noah Smith as a child in the early 90’s and him in 2011.
was picked up by Nick at Nite in
2007. Home Improvement can
currently be seen on TV Land
and TBS.
Smith has not spent significant
time on screen since 1999.
“When I was 16, I knew that I
didn’t want to act anymore,”
said Smith.
In 2001, he sued his parents
for fraud and claimed they were
using his trust fund money and
Novels that became the
basis for high-grossing films
COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS
withholding royalties he made
from the show as a child after
they purchased a luxurious Los
Angles mansion.
At the age of 17, he married
his 32 year-old girlfriend Heidi
Van Pelt. They began an all
vegan and organic food business
before divorcing in 2007.
Smith won two awards for
his role on Home Improvement.
In 1992, he won the Young
Artist Award for “Exceptional
Performance by a Young Actor
Under Ten,” and in 1994, he won
the Young Artist Award, which
he shared with co-stars Zachary
Ty Bryan and Jonathan Taylor
Thomas,
for
“Outstanding
Youth Ensemble in a Television
Series.”
Smith is currently being held
by police officers in Los Angeles
and is awaiting his trial.
BY DAYNA GALLAGHER
This plot line is examined
with more depth in the novel,
where both of Oskar’s paternal
grandparents act as narrators.
The book jumps quickly back
and forth between perspectives,
adding dimension but also
making the separate plots harder
Lindsay Lohan
‘Extremely Loud’ movie
transforms bestselling novel
Extremely Loud and Incredibly
Close, a recent movie release
adapted from Jonathan Foer’s
bestselling novel, is a classic
story of a young boy on a quest
for healing and understanding in
the face of his father’s death.
Featuring stars such as Tom
Hanks and Sandra Bullock,
‘Extremely Loud’ deals with
the tragedy of 9/11 and how the
families of the victims cope.
Told from the perspective
of Oskar, a nine-year-old boy
played by Thomas Horn, the
movie follows the quirky and
intellectual child as he searches
New York City for the owner of a
mysterious key.
He believes if he can find
the lock the key opens, he will
understand more about his father.
Oskar befriends strangers from a
variety of backgrounds along the
way and discovers that everyone
he meets is dealing with problems
of their own.
“My life story is the story of
everyone I have ever met,” said
Foer.
Oskar finds comfort in his
vocal relationship with his
paternal grandmother, who is also
struggling with the loss of her
son.
Oskar’s grandfather, on the
other hand, is unable to speak
because of his traumatic past.
Instead, he answers questions
with the words ‘yes’ and ‘no’
tattooed on his hands.
The movie receives depth
through the history of these
grandparents, who have a colorful
and painful story of their marriage,
struggles and separation.
tear-jerking and terribly intimate
story,” said Rocky Mountain
News.
The movie adaptation received
similarly
mixed
reviews,
despite being nominated for two
Academy Awards including Best
Picture and Best Supporting Actor
for Max von Sydow.
‘Extremely Loud’
received 45 percent
positive reviews on
Rotten
Tomatoes,
though 65 percent
of the audience said
that they enjoyed the
-Jonathan Foer
movie.
“The mysteries are
to follow.
not that mysterious and some may
Foer’s second novel, Extremely have a hard time embracing its
Loud and Incredibly Close, met abrasive hero,” said Roger Moore
less critical acclaim than his first of the Dallas Morning News.
bestselling novel, Everything Is
The movie and book wrap up
Illuminated.
with satisfying endings while
Some
critics
slammed leaving the audience pondering
‘Extremely Loud’ for exploiting the truth of many ideas posed by
the tragedy of 9/11 or, as Michiko the poignant story. “It’s a shame
Kakutani said in a New York that we have to live, but it’s a
Times review, being “contrived tragedy that we get to live only
and improvisatory, schematic and one life,” said Foer.
haphazard.”
Extremely Loud and Incredibly
Others disagreed, reveling Close presents audiences with
in the complex and wise story. an opportunity to reflect on the
“Extremely Loud and Incredibly tragedies of 9/11 and the valuable
Close is a complex, hilarious, role of family.
“It is a shame that we
have to live, but it is a
tragedy that we get to live
only one life.”
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Spirit Week 2012
PHOTO BY HAYLEY MCQUATE
Katharine, 9, Mrs. Baxley, and Kiersten, 10, support their favorite bands on
Band T-shirt Day.
PHOTO BY ALEXA BAIER
Liz , 11, and Leah, 10, wear their Minnie Mouse shirts on Disney Day.
Olivia, 12, Meganne 12, and Katie, 12, dress up as their favortie characters for Dinsey Day.
PHOTO BY HAYLEY MCQUATE
Amanda, 10, Sekai, 10, and Katrina, 10, pose in their band t-shirts for Band T-shirt Day during
Spirit Week 2012.
PHOTO BY ALEXA BAIER
PHOTO BY BRUIN STAFF
Cody, 12, Daniel, 12, and Robert , 12, sport suits and sweaters on Dress to Impress Day.
SPIRIT WEEK 2012
Favorite Band Shirt
Disney Day
Dress to Impress
Stop & Dance Day
Pep Assembly
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Mrs. Lance teaches her seventh period word processing class the new dance in preparation for Stop-and-Dance Day.
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Cutest Couples
Students reveal their favorite couples of the school
Lexi & Joe
Jenni & Asa
SENIOR
Food is the best way to a guy’s heart.
This is probably why Lexi Surratt and Joe
Sayre have been together for three years
now after meeting in middle school home
economics. They always have fun when
they are together, especially when they
went on their first date to the Akron Zoo.
Even though that was their first date, Joe
has a different favorite date.
“It was definitely when we saw Twilight:
Breaking Dawn Part 1,” said Joe.
Joe has also asked Lexi in cute ways to the
dances. The one that she remembers most
is when Joe and his friends painted a giant
sign that was asking her to Homecoming.
These two do nice things for each other
all the time to show their appreciation for
one another. Once, Joe wrote Lexi a poem and in return Lexi helped him out with
putting together a Zombie Apocalypse emergency kit. Although they do some things for
each other that are “cheesy”, everything still means something to them. Even though not
many people know about the little things, their peers still think that they are the cutest
senior couple.
JUNIOR
Had it not been for the study hall monitor
Mrs. Hammel at the middle school, this
relationship would be nonexistent. She
moved Jenni Green right across from Asa
Berlin, and there they met for the first time.
They have now been together for two years
and eight months. They went to the Blue
Tip Parade for their first date, and it went
very well. Although that might have been
their first date, Jenni’s favorite date was
when Asa took her to Stan Hywet Hall on a
beautiful, snowy night.
Neither has anything negative to say
about the other.
“I love everything about her. Everything
she does is what makes her, her, and I would
never want that to change,” said Asa.
“I love everything about Asa. Sure he has his faults, but they only make him more
interesting,” said Jenni.
The length of time they have been together proves why they are the cutest couple.
They are happy to be able to go through high school with each other and continue to
grow and be in love with one another.
Cara & Nathan
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It is not surprising that Cara Powell and
Nate Aberle’s personalities harmonize
considering they met in middle school
show choir. They have been together for
two years and seven months. Although
they differ in age by one year, that does
not stop them from feeling the way they
feel about each other.
“Nate is so kindhearted and always
knows how to make me laugh. However,
he refuses to go running with me...” said
Cara.
They both feel the same way about
choosing one specific memory they have
together.
“To ask me to choose one is a crime, for
over all this time there have been far too many great memories,” said Nate.
Along with all their great times together, the time when Nate asked Cara to a dance is
always a memory that sticks out. He drew arrows around Cara’s neighborhood to a park
where there was a poem she found when she arrived there . The poem was asking her
to the dance. They are by far one of the happiest couples out there by the smiles always
shown on their faces when they are together. They are now and forever in love.
Grace & Luke
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Jenna Oplin
ger
Jenna & Joel
SOPHOMORE
Many boys decide to ask their girlfriend
out for the first time on Sweetest Day.
This was the case for Luke Swanson
when asking Grace Boland out. He wrote
her a letter with a flower asking her to
be his girlfriend, and of course she said
yes! They have been together four months
since then.
Their first date together was
Homecoming, and they both had a
spectacular time.
“We went to dinner, danced, and had
so much fun. It was amazing,” said Grace
about Homecoming.
Luke agrees that the dance went very
well and enjoyed each other’s company the entire time. Although they have only been
together for a short time to date, their relationship is still growing. They hope to have
many more good times together in the future and keep their relationship building.
Sophomore sweethearts are sure to last a long time.
FRESHMAN
People say the best relationships evolve
from awesome friendships. This is the
case for Jenna Oplinger and Joel Kipfer
who have been together for one year. She
first started noticing that he liked her when
he would tease her.
“I would mess with her sometimes, but
it was only to get her attention,” said Joel.
Being a freshman couple definitely
has its disadvantages. Going on a date
becomes much more difficult.
“We cannot drive, so we have never
really been on a date before,” said Jenna.
They have been to Wendy’s before,
which was “fantastic” according to Jenna.
Joel also happens to tower over Jenna in
height. She refers to him being “10 feet taller than me”. Despite the incredible height
difference between the two love birds, there is nothing that could separate the passionate
love that this freshman couple shares.
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For love or the game
With Christy
Who knows the sharp
shooting Lady Grizzly
better, her boyfriend of 40
months, Jesse Beal, 12, or
her longtime teammate,
Jessie Gearhart, 12? To find
out, we quizzed her, then
questioned them.
Jessie.
Jesse
Got to be Gearhart.
Me!
Spiders.
She has literally told me
before that it is drowning.
5
Spiders.
0
What makes her happy?
I love every day Jesse is
actually nice to me.
When I am nice to her.
5
Snowball
commits to Miami
Jesse.
5
Favorite food?
Favorite song?
Best feature?
next level
Jessie
5
Biggest fear?
Going to the
Athletes that signed their Letter of Intent on
National Signing Day, February 1.
Christy
Teammate she goes to for
advice?
S ports 1
I do not have a favorite
food, but my favorite
place is Chipotle.
She loves when we have
mashed potatoes.
Oh Darling.
Oh Darling.
Total:
She likes Chipotle.
0
5
5
That new single by the
Black Eyed Peas, Imma
Be.
0
I think it is her eyes, but
she will say her hair.
My hair.
2.5
Campbell commits
to Ohio University
Her hair.
5
5
20
22.5
Gearhart hits on five of her six questions to win a tight race
with Beal 22.5-20. Turns out, four years of being teammates
outshines the 40 months Cingel and Beal have been together.
With mike
Who knows the future
Cleveland State Viking
swimmer
better,
his
girlfriend, Ellie Surratt,
10, or his teammate and
brother, Matt Pavlak, 10?
To find out, we quizzed
him, then questioned them.
Mike
Most prized possession?
My red hat!
Ellie
Matt
He wears his red hat a lot,
so his red hat.
His mega-bed.
5
Dream vacation?
Favorite day of the week?
Narnia.
Thursday.
0
Mike is an idiot, so he
probably said boat trip to
Atlantis.
0
Alaska.
Thursday.
Friday.
0
5
Favorite movie?
Favorite swim event?
Rocky.
100 Breaststroke.
Mike is ripped like
Sylvester Stallone, so
Rocky.
0
The Muppets.
5
0
200 Individual Medley.
200 Individual Medley.
0
0
Celebrity look-alike?
Will Smith.
Neil Patrick Harris.
He does not look like a
celebrity.
Total:
0
0
15
0
Surratt proves that swimming in a pool of love is stronger
than the pool of brotherhood in her 15-0 shutout over Matt.
By Matthew Doyle and Jon Kuss
Jones
commits to
Palm Beach
Atlantic
Anderson
commits
to Walsh
S ports 2
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Swimmers remain competitive, break records
Senior swimmer Mike headlines season by beating
competition, putting his name in record books
BY JOE TROGDON
Most winter sports could
say that they have experienced
success so far this year, and the
swim team is no exception. The
2011-2012 teams have put several
names in the record books, yet
the Grizzlies have even more
records and awards in their sight
in the weeks ahead.
Mike Pavlak, 12, has had
many of the highlights for the
Grizzlies this year. He led the
Grizzlies to a winning 4-2 record
in the Suburban League. So far,
Pavlak has beaten his own 100
meter breaststroke record. Pavlak
sees no record as a boundary,
not even his own. Resetting
the record is looked at as his
biggest accomplishment so far
this season. Pavlak also is a
state qualifier and would like to
stand on the podium at the state
tournament.
Many Grizzlies have used this
year to improve on their times
and become better all around
swimmers.
“My greatest accomplishment
this season is dropping seven
seconds off my 100 backstroke,”
said Phillip Bertke, 11.
Practicing was not an easy task
this year. With Steiners being
torn down recently, the swim
team does not have a pool within
walking distance anymore. The
team had to drive to the Barberton
YMCA just to practice. Students
went there every school day and
on most Saturdays.
Demanding practices were
necessary because the Suburban
League brought some very
challenging swimmers.
“Nordonia was our toughest
competition this year. They were
really good,” said Bertke.
Despite the tough competition,
the boys team still placed third in
the Suburban League.
The girls team said Copley
was the best team they faced.
While their record was only 1-5,
everybody tried to improve for
next year.
“Swimming with my sister Ellie
and Kim Stafford was my favorite
memory of the season,” captain
Lexi Surratt, 12, said. “I’m going
to miss them.”
Surratt beat some of her best
times this year and plans on
attempting to continue to improve
before the end of the season.
Both teams improved this year
and some swimmers continue
competing in the postseason.
Records were broken and students
overcame obstacles and still
practiced despite not having a
pool in town. Overall, the season
has been positive for everyone.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. TERINGO
Pictured is swimmer Mike on Senior Night. He had a great season highlighted
by breaking a school record. The Grizzlies were 4-2 in the Suburban League and
finished in third place.
New sport adds
variety to athletics
BY NATHAN POUND
Jeff , 12, takes his turn and uses good form to bowl when the team faces Firestone.
PHOTO BY MR. TERINGO
Bowling team strikes
big accomplishments
fun memories this year so far,
besides winning.
“My favorite memory was
With many successful sports
when we were bowling Wooster.
during the winter season,
We were losing by a lot, so we
one in particular tends to go
tried to get our lowest baker
unrecognized. The bowling team
game (which was 100) as a
has become successful this year,
team,” says Lexie Shirley, 11.
with a record of 9-4.
Even though they have really
With that record, the teammates
fun times as a team, there is also
of the bowling team have had
a downside. Unlike
experience knocking
the 20 other sports
“Bowling really needs to be a
down the pins. The
Wadsworth High
team practices every
varsity sport. We try just as hard at
School,
bowling
Wednesday, and with
as the other varsity sports.”
is not counted as a
scores in the 100’s
varsity sport, so the
and 200’s, they are
-Jacob Roden, 12
teammates
cannot
improving.
“My best score is 246. My challenging team was Walsh. letter in it.
“Bowling really needs to be a
technique is just following This was their biggest win
through while hitting my mark,” because it was the first time the varsity sport. We try just as hard
school had beat them in a while. as the other varsity sports,” says
said Alexis Sylvia, 12.
Another
accomplishment Jacob Roden, 12.
Along with Sylvia, other
Other than that fact, the team
teammates like Max Finnerty, was winning fourth place at the
10, have been bowling for ten G-man tournament, which was has fun at every practice and
also an excitement for the team. every competition. Bowling can
years.
“One of our biggest wins was be tough for some, but no other
“My best this year is 279 with
a 213 average practice,” said getting third place at Conference team is a match for our own
Tournament, and we almost got a Wadsworth High School bowling
Michael McVicker, 11.
team. Their record shows how
The team says that these trophy,” said Katie Long, 10.
The team has had many hard they work.
scores are the results of a lot of
BY DANIELLE TRENTA
practicing and good coaching
from head coach, Tom Kriska.
“Some of the teams we have
bowled against include Walsh,
Hoban, St. V, East, North,
Kenmore, CVCA, Ellet, Green,
Copley and Nordonia,” said
Andy Auffenberg, 12.
Out of all those opponents, the
team says that one of their most
Lacrosse is the most recent
club sport and will soon join the
other 20 varsity athletics at the
school. Many are anticipating
the arrival of this sport. Athletes
have been preparing, yet many
are still unsure of what lacrosse
exactly is.
In basic terms, lacrosse is a
mix between soccer, basketball
and football. Lacrosse, very
commonly referred to as “lax,”
is considered one of the fastest
sports out there.
There are ten people from a
team on the field at a time, which
totals to 20 people combined.
There are three attack men, three
mid fielders, three defense men
and one goalie.
Much like basketball and
football, there are four quarters
in a game. The team with the
most points at the end of the
game wins. Also like the two
sports, lacrosse is a very physical
sport.
A player scores by shooting
the ball from their stick’s pocket
into the opposing team’s goal,
just like in soccer. The rubber
lacrosse ball is about the size of
a baseball.
The student body is excited
about the addition of the sport.
“I think it is a great addition to
the Wadsworth sporting lineup,”
said Eric Merle, 12.
Students are also ready to
cheer for this new sport.
“You can guarantee that I
will be painting my chest and
supporting our lax team” said
Scott Campbell, 10.
Currently, the practice is an
open gym style. Ages range
from elementary school to
high school. During practice,
the unofficial team works on
throwing and running.
Much like every other sport
in the school, the lacrosse
players workout and try to get
faster and stronger. There are
around 15 to 20 players as of
now. After the practice, the high
schoolers watch film.
“I went to a few camps
over the last few months in
preparation,” said Zach Frank,
9.
Many wonder who the lax
team will actually play this
year. It is not a very common
sport in the Suburban League.
Green is one of the few schools
that offer the sport to their
student athletes. The team’s
competition will mostly consist
of private schools such as
CVCA, St. Vincent St. Mary,
and Hoban.
The lacrosse team is a great
addition to the school. Both
athletes and the student body
are excited to play and watch
this sport. It will not take long
for everyone to learn the rules
and love the great sport known
as lacrosse.
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Protein equals perfect physique
OPINION BY MATT GREY
High Protein/Carb
Supplements
One of the things that many
people do at the beginning of a
new year is make a resolution.
Many of these resolutions have to
do with people’s health – eating
better, exercising more, etc.
Even though we are already
into the second month of 2012, it
is not too late to begin to fulfill that
dream of the perfect physique. If
you are wondering, “how do I
even begin?”, do not sweat it; at
least not yet. I have researched
the information on which foods
will support the body’s protein
needs after an intense work out.
The easiest way to approach
this is by figuring out the amount
of supplements the body needs
to achieve the ultimate goal of
packing on muscle mass. Some of
these supplements are mentioned
in this article.
“I have been trying to bulk up
a bit for track season, but I do not
even know where to begin,” said
Aaron Driss, 10.
The suggested optimal range of
protein intake for an athlete trying
to gain muscle is .72-.81 grams
per pound per day. If the overall
goal is to maintain muscle, the
range is closer to .54-.64 grams
per pound per day. To calculate
your
requirements,
simply
multiply your weight times one of
the figures previously mentioned.
After an intense workout, it is
recommended that the individual
has an intake of 20-30 grams of
protein.
Whey protein is a fast acting
protein, so it is more effective
before and after workouts. Whey
protein powder can be found
virtually anywhere and comes in
a variety of flavors depending on
the buyer’s taste preference.
“My favorite whey protein is
definitely the chocolate. I use to
drink a glass of that stuff every
day after soccer practice,” said
Carly Sandridge, 11.
For people who are serious
about working out,
protein
powder is worth the investment.
However, remember to still eat a
variety of protein sources in your
diet for optimal performance and
health.
In addition, it is important to
consume adequate amounts of
carbohydrates, both before and
after workouts. Carbs are the
fuels that the muscles actually
run off of, whereas proteins are
simply for growth and repair.
Warning: if one does not eat
enough carbs, the body will have
to use some of the protein that was
consumed as fuel. This makes for
a much less efficient process that
Quantity
can impair the muscle growth.
“Eating enough carbohydrates
is essential whenever trying to
maximize your results,” said
Chris George, 11.
Caffeine is another supplement
that one should take in before
and after a workout. This is
already known as a performance
enhancer, but it can also lead to
the overall goal of gaining muscle
mass. A simple cup of coffee will
help give the body a boost to
power through strength training.
Protein intake is not the only
important component in building
the perfect physique. In addition
to the different types of protein
supplements, let me share some
tips about building muscle with
you from a trainer that I spoke
with at the Akron General Health
& Wellness Center.
Proper diet is vital and the chart
below should help guide you in
your food choices if you are truly
committed to having impressive
results.
Another factor in building
muscle is a workout specifically
suited to your body type that you
are dedicated to. Do you want to
just bulk up or do you want to
have lean muscle mass?
All of these factors help to
determine your plan of action to
achieve results.
Carbs
Protein
Almonds, slivered1 Cup2827
Dried Apricots1 Cup805
Bananas1 Banana271
Black Beans, cooked1 Cup4115
Blueberries1 Cup201
Carrots, fresh, cooked1 Cup162
Cashew Nuts, dry roasted, salted 1 OZ
9
4
Cheese Burger, 4 OZ patty
1 Sandwich
40
30
Chicken Breast, batter fried
4.9 OZ
13
35
Chicken Leg, batter fried
2.5 OZ
6
16
Doughnuts, cake type, plain
1 Doughnut
24
3
Eggs, hard boiled1 Egg16
Fish Sandwich, with cheese
1 Sandwich
39
16
Hamburger, 4 OZ patty
1 Sandwich
38
25
Lima Beans, cooked drained
1 Cup
49
16
Oysters1 Cup820
Meal of the month
Ambrosia Yogurt Parfaits
Ingredients
3 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original
99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice,
drained
2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios® cereal
1 medium banana, sliced (1 cup)
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments in
light syrup, drained
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
4 fresh strawberries, sliced
The finished product is shown above.
PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, mix yogurt and
pineapple. In each of the 4 parfait glasses,
place 1/4 cup of the cereal.
2. Spoon 2 tablespoons yogurt mixture on
top of cereal in each glass. Top each with 1/4
cup cereal, then with 1/4 of the banana slices.
3. Spoon 2 tablespoons yogurt mixture
onto banana in each; top each with orange
segments. Spoon remaining yogurt mixture
over orange segments. Sprinkle with
coconut. Garnish with strawberries.
To toast coconut quickly in the microwave,
spread it in a shallow microwavable bowl or
pie plate. Microwave uncovered on High 1
minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every
30 seconds, until golden brown. Bon Appetit!
Maintaining stability
in a stressful society
BY HANNAH ADAMS
In the realm of high school
students, there is one ‘s’ word
that overpowers all others: stress.
Most students cite this devilish
creature as the cause of their lack
of sleep, unfinished homework,
and mental instability. Though,
what most students and even
adults fail to realize is that there
are ways to acknowledge and put
this beast to rest.
WebMD refers to stress as
“what one feels when they have
to handle more than they are used
to. The body responds to stress as
it responds to danger. Hormones
are released, the heart speeds
up, breathing is quickened and a
feeling of energy or adrenaline
results. This can be either a
good or bad thing. Sometimes a
small amount of stress can help
to get motivated and accomplish
the task at hand or protect from
danger. Too much stress, though,
can have a variety of negative
effects.
Headaches, insomnia, canker
sores, nausea, inability to focus,
gray hair, heart problems,
depression and asthma are just
a few health problems that can
be attributed to stress. In fact,
WebMD also states that “43% of
all adults suffer adverse health
effects from stress.” Furthermore,
“75 to 90% of all doctor’s office
visits are for stress-related
ailments and complaints.”
It is fairly clear the stress has a
massive impact. What is still not
understood is that the way one
deals with stress now will likely
have a direct impact a few years
down the road.
Society today is constantly on
the move. Guidance counselor,
Mrs. Gilbert, took a few minutes
to share her thoughts on stress.
She cites three things as the most
common items that students
stress about: “The responsibility
as students, the responsibility of
having too much to do -that is the
biggest one- and the third would
be family issues.”
Seniors are potentially the
most prone to stress and its many
effects. With graduation looming,
seniors feel the extreme pressure
to put the finishing touches on
everything from their scholarship
applications to selecting a college.
“I am worried about receiving
enough
scholarships,”
said
Hannah Johnson, 12.
So how should stress be dealt
PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS
with? When asked her advice on
how students should deal with
stress, Gilbert replied, “Talk
about it. Everyone should have
a solid foundation of people they
can trust and confide in.”
Different relief tactics work
for a variety of people. Writing
down the objects of frustration
and stress on a piece of paper and
then shredding it or tossing it in a
fire is one option. Activities like
yoga, dance or simply exercise
in general have also been proven
to relax tension. This can be as
simple as picking up archery
and having target practice with
a cardboard cut out of Justin
Bieber to let out stress.
Finding a hobby that is
completely unrelated to school
such as painting, reading for
fun, listening to music, playing
an instrument or shooting hoops
in the driveway are all fantastic
ways to clear one’s head.
“Stressed is desserts spelled
backwards. Cookies, cake and ice
cream are my best friends,” said
Jackie Grey, 11.
Regardless of how one decides
to maintain stress, ignoring it is
simply the worst possible thing
that anyone could do.
Stressors do not always
disappear overnight. Therefore,
being able to deal with stress
in a healthy way will help one
maintain his or her sanity in all
situations.
19
O F THE MONTH
THE BRUIN
Twitter Trends of the Month
Junk of the Month
#Seniors12
#YOLO
Fact of the
Month
15% of females in
the United States
send themselves
flowers on
Valentines Day.
Stronger
(What Doesn’t Kill You)
By: Kelly Clarkson
Song of the
Month
BY KENNY TOLLETT
Dakota, 12, and his car
have an interesting history
together.
His
Chevy
Blazer has a cracked
windshield, two blown
wheel bearings, radiator
leakage, an arrow for an
antenna and deer parts on
the front. Yes, deer parts!
This car was purchased
a year ago for $1,500. All
of the customizations are
done by Rader himself.
The deer antlers and
hooves
are
attached
by many wires, which
make
them
stable.
Rader was pulled over
F ebruary 2012
earlier this year by a
police officer because
he said that they were
not fully attached to
the car. The
officer
then kicked them and
realized that they were
not going anywhere. He
let Rader go on after
he tested the stability.
“My Chevy Blazer is an
attention grabber. It can
be distracting for other
drivers,” said Rader.
With a certain style that
only a select few can pull
off, Rader is not afraid to
show his vehicle. This
car deserves the title
of Junk of the Month.
PHOTO BY KENNY TOLLETT
Dakota, 12, on his Chevy Blazer showing the
various deer parts.
Students of the Month
January
“Follow me, and I will make
you fishers of men.”
-Matthew 4:18
Art of the Month
Chris
“The best way to find
yourself is to lose yourself
in service of others.”
-Ghandi
February
Kellie
“May the force be with
you!”
- Starwars
“Never let the fear of
striking out keep you from
playing the game.”
-Cinderella Story
Elaina
BY KAITLYN HOUSTON, 12
Aaron
Career Tech Students of the Month
Date Spot of the
Month
Sean
Media
Ashley
Automotive Technology
20
F ebruary 2012
Students
S peakout
THE BRUIN
Who was your first teacher crush?
“My freshman year I stumbled into my first
health class. I was disoriented, confused and I was
legitimately concerned that I would wet my pants.
I looked up and saw the strong, burlesque form
of a grown man. It was Mr. Bobby Jones! Never
before had I seen anyone so strong yet graceful.
I fear that my concept of masculinity has been
compromised by the great man.”
-Mike, 12
“My first teacher crush was
Mrs. Baughman in 2nd grade at
Overlook. I loved the way she taught
and always took care of her students.
That was my first year here, and she
helped make it easy for me.”
-Matt , 11
“My first teacher crush was
Mr. Jurey. He is so nice and good
looking. He is everything I would
want in a man, but of course way
younger. He was my favorite teacher
my sophomore year.”
-Taylor, 11
“My first teacher crush was in 7th
grade. It was Mrs. DeAnglis. I think
it was the way she spelled her name. I
had a crush on her because she is very
good looking.”
-Kyle, 9
“Mr. Jones. I was in 8th grade,
but a lot of other girls thought he
was hot. He is super buff, he has
really pretty eyes and he is very
funny. So yeah, he is a ‘hunk’.”
-Jordan, 9
“Mr. Hamilton. I was a sophomore
and he was just the smartest, funniest,
coolest guy. I was crushed when I
realized his children were closer in
age to me than he was.”
-Jamie 12
Who was your first Valentine?
“Mrs. Hammel. The way she
monitors study hall gets my
heart throbbin’.”
-Colman, 10
“Mrs. Layton. She is
the most warm-hearted
person on Earth. It was my
freshman year and I was in
love #realtalk.”
-Scott, 10
Teachers
“I will never forget my first Valentine. I was in 3rd
grade and my family lived in Hawaii. There was
a boy who sat next to me in class. Because he was
left handed, he always knocked my pencil off my
desk and then would say ‘Lo siento’. That year for
Valentine’s Day, he gave me a pack of 24 pencils with
hearts on them and a card that said ‘Vote your heart,
be my Valentine’.”
-Mrs. Malia Gunselman
“My nine year-old told me I am
his Valentine because I ‘love him,
feed him, and protect him from
horror.’”
-Mrs. Jennifer Greenlees
“All I remember is being
pumped about handing out
Thundercat valentines, but I
hated writing my name over
and over.”
-Mr. Gabe Tudor
“I think it was when I was in
kindergarten. She was a helper in my
class. It was all cool until she made
fun of my G.I. Joe that I brought in
for show and tell.”
- Mr. Mike Recupero
“My first Valentine was a boy named Kevin.
I chased him around the playground during
each 4th grade recess, until one day, while
standing in line for gym class, I puked all
over him. Unfortunately, I blew my chances
(and my lunch) that day.”
-Mrs. Amy Lamonica
“I have only had three boyfriends
in my life and none of them were
romantic enough to do anything on
Valentine’s Day, but my favorite
Valentine is my son, Grayson. He was
born on Valentine’s Day.”
-Mrs. Michelle Farr
“It was first grade. Every student in
the class was my Valentine because
we had to give each student a card
signed by me. I only gave one girl a
card that I put (Luv) Billy. I do not
know her name.”
-Mr. Bill Goddard