April 2012 Issue 8 Vol. 50

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State of Ohio education standards undergo change

Young adult librarian Sarah Amazing visited Lakeview High School classes to book talk some of the newest and her favorite young adult novels, and to discuss events in the library for teens as well as the Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

“Ms. Amazing’s enthusiasm for reading YA novels is infectious. She made students aware of the newest, most interesting books out there for teens and encouraged them to become a part of the teen programs offered. She was really excited about the new Cortland library where teen programs will also be offered as well as new selection[s] of teen books,” LHS English teacher Catherine Howard said.

Amazing explained that the Teen Advisory Board is basically a group for teens that is the teen voice of the library. Members have the opportunity to help plan events, decide what books appear on the young adult shelves, and earn community

service credits for their efforts. TAB is open to all interested teens.

“TAB is sort of my secret weapon for being successful with event planning [and] purchasing books for the collection… The members are the first to know about everything and in some ways I talk much more frankly about how the library works

with them than I do with other teens,” Amazing said.

LHS sophomore, Alicia Libert, said she would consider joining TAB: “It sounds like fun, along with it being cool to pick books the whole country could read.”

Along with planning teen programs, Amazing oversees and purchases books for the

young adult section and creates helpful print outs for teens, such as “Sarah’s Go-To List for Tween & Younger Teen Guys,” which includes popular series’ such as Anthony Horowitz Alex Rider series and Darren Shan’s Cirque Du Freak. Amazing’s favorite recent young adult novel is John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, about two teens, Augustus

and Hazel, who meet during a cancer support group.

“It’s hilarious, it’s heartwrenching, and, mostly, it’s just perfect,” Amazing said.

“I liked that Ms. Amazing book talked the award-wining books, such as Printz Award winner Shipbreaker and Where Things Come Back,” LHS Media

Specialist, Christine Daubenspek said. All of the books discussed by Amazing are displayed at the media center for students to borrow out.

While most activities for the school year are coming to a close at the local libraries, new activities will welcome in the summer, kicking off with a Night Carnival at the Main

Library in Warren. Throughout the summer, there is the summer reading program (Teen SRP 2012), where teens who read any kind of materials can enter to win different prizes.

“We do a ton of stuff during the summer, and this summer we’ll be doing stuff with zombies, ninjas, Batman and

more!” Amazing said.“[Ms. Amazing is] fun and

outgoing and really tries to connect with the teens,” sophomore Elizabeth Pospisil said.

Teens interested in joining TAB can call (330) 399-8807 ext. 305 or email teencentral@wtcpl.org.

Sarah Amazing, Warren-Trumbull Public Library Teen Librarian recommended books in her presentation to English classes at LHS; all are available in the LHS media center.

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Amazing inspires teens to get involved with booksBy amBer Palmer

Reporter

Beginning in the academic school year of 2014, the standards for education will change. Changes are already in place for grades kindergarten through third grade, as well as for eleventh and twelfth. The old standards remain for grades 4-10 still being tested on the old standards: Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) and the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT).

As curriculum slowly changes, the amount of knowledge students will be expected to know to enter college increases. The new standards are moving away from proficiency to college readiness skills such as reading critically, writing coherently, and engaging intelligently with the material. Not only are these skills helpful for college but also for success in skilled trades and military service.

Lakeview High School Assistant Principal, Lawrence Herrholtz said, “We want high school students, especially juniors and seniors, to be more like college freshman

since the new standards entail a larger amount of work with more difficult material. The new standards can be seen as a learning pyramid as a high school senior and college freshman curriculum intertwine the information being taught. Each year of high school should be a little more difficult, always challenging students.”

Tests such as the ACT show level of readiness for college as it is designed to illustrate the College Readiness Benchmarks through scores in core subjects: English: 18, math: 22, reading: 21, and science: 24.

LHS guidance counselor Jonathon Ramey said, “The ACT has compiled a significant amount of research that has determined that if a student meets or exceeds these benchmark scores, then that student has a statistically significant chance of earning at least a C or better in college-level coursework.”

LHS English teacher Angela Sarko said, “The new standards are designed to help students score well on the ACT and other college entrance exams as that is the purpose of standards.”

Often, for a first year college student to take remediation courses is all too common. Entry level classes students are required to take are classes with information generally included in high school curriculum. Students placed in remediation classes must pay for but receive no credit for toward graduation. According to Ramey, the classes do not relate to a given major and focus on skills in math and English that should have been mastered in high school.

Teachers are changing curriculum gradually; at LHS, students should not notice a vast difference in course work.

LHS English teacher, Caitlin O’Patchen said, “I use a mix of new and old standards this year. Next year, I plan to focus on the new standards, as they more accurately reflect the demands of college; therefore, students will be better prepared.”

LHS math teacher Elaine Morgan said, “I had to omit concepts to add newly required

ones traditionally taught the next year. Limited time means no in-depth exposure to certain concepts.”

Confident the changes will assist students with scoring higher on standardized tests,

as well as in c o l l e g e ,

teachers a r e

accepting the change, hoping for the best.

LHS math teacher, Kate Pavlansky said, “Nothing ever stays the same. Things are always changing. You have to learn to accept that in education and life. There is no sense wasting energy fighting change. You are better off accepting the changes and putting your time and energy into how you will adapt to the changes you are faced with.”

Beta represents Lakeview in Colum-

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LHS Senior sells paint-ing for three thousand dollars

Teachers utilizing tech-nology more and more at LHS

British Boy Band One Direction crosses the

pond

LHS Baseball is on a tear after a slow start

Senior implores LHS students to stop complaining

Also, Political cartoon featuring Jets QB Tim Tebow!

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By Vindy Perera

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On Apr. 12, forty-five mem-bers of Lakeview High School’s Sr. Beta Club traveled to Colum-bus to take part in the annual State Beta Convention where LHS junior Alex Williams ran for State Vice President, Angela Sarko won Sponsor of the Year, and many Betas walked away with awards in a variety of com-petitions, allowing LHS to come in fourth place overall.

During the convention, new State Officers were elected. Each school nominates one eleventh-grade Beta member to run for State President, State Vice Presi-dent, or State Secretary. LHS Beta nominee for State Vice Pres-ident was Alex Williams, who “unfortunately, was not elected

an Ohio Beta officer but repre-sented us well with his speech and entire campaign,” Angela Sarko, LHS Beta Club Advisor, said. To promote Williams, LHS Betas wore bright orange cam-paign t-shirts with “Alexander the Great” printed on a purple Greek war helmet on the front and slogan “The Conqueror of Conquerors! The Spectacle of Spectacles! The Colossus of Beta! Williams for VP 2012” on the back. They also performed a promotional skit, which won first place, with “Alexander the Great” unraveling the proverbi-al Gordian Knot. Williams also met and greeted students and gave a campaign speech to ap-peal to as many students as pos-sible and secure enough votes to win the election for his desired position.

Photos submitted by Cassie Smith

Beta Club Winners:1st Place Winners

Creative Writing: Justine PinkertonFrench: Kyle AmesOratory: Marissa SnyderPoetry: Cassie SmithScience: Robert McKayPoster: Sami Rogers, Emily Daffron, Michaela Ra-dich, Jacqueline GermanoSkit: Robert McKay, Cassie Smith, Natalie Erick-son, Matt Jones, Alicia Libert

2nd Place WinnersArt: Evan McCollumOnsite Art Colored Pencil: Allison HazelFine Arts: Cassie SmithAgriculture: Lauren Sloan

3rd Place WinnersOnsite Art Acrylic Painting: Natalie EricksonEnglish: Michael KrafftScrapbook: Justine Pinkerton, Valerie Szabo, Alexa Goffos, Sarah Garvin, Sydney Olejnik

In addition to creating and submitting a school Beta Club scrapbook and poster for a com-petition, convention-goers also took part in competitions in creative writing, poster making, and speech, as well as on-site art competitions in colored pen-cil, pencil drawing, and acrylic paint, scholastic competitions in social studies, science, spell-ing, agriculture, fine arts, math, Spanish, French, and English, and a talent competition. Win-ners of some competitions are then invited to attend the Na-tional Beta Convention, which will be held in North Carolina this year.

Despite the time-consuming preparations and hard work before convention, Betas agree that going to Convention makes all the effort worth it. “Beta Convention provided yet an-other year of fun,” Cassie Smith, LHS sophomore and first place in the Poetry Competition, Pro-motional Skit, and runner-up in the Fine Arts Scholastic Compe-tition, said. “It was even better to know all the hard work had paid off.” Natalie Erickson, LHS sophomore and first place in the Promotional Skit and third place in onsite art acrylic paint-ing, said, “[Convention] was an amazing opportunity, and I can’t wait until next year!”

“Senior Beta Convention was an extremely enriching experi-ence. It allowed me to meet new people and winning the speech

competition was just icing on the cake!” Marissa Synder, LHS freshman whose speech explaining the Beta Club motto “Lead by Serving Others” won first place in the Oratory Com-petition at convention, said of her experience.

Students met with other Be-tas from schools all over Ohio. Students attended two General Sessions over the course of the Convention, which showcased speeches by guest speaker Clint Hannah, former George State

Beta President, and the out-go-ing Ohio State Beta officers: Ma-rissa Phipps, State President; Jai Nai Fields, State Vice Presi-dent; and Emily Gollihue, State Secretary. Speeches were aimed toward empowering every Beta member to follow his/her dream and not to let fear hold him/her back from making his/her dream come true.

Skit winners Robert McKay, Matt Jones, Alicia Libert, Cassie Smith and Natalie Erickson proudly pose with their plaque.

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As prom season rolls around, hundreds of girls are out dress shopping, trying to find the perfect dress. However, a dress they find and love may be deemed unacceptable in schools.

According to the Wall Street Journal, high schools around the country are getting specific with girls about acceptable dresses worn to prom. School administrations are enforcing dress codes that crack down on revealing gowns at school events such as homecoming and prom. School events have to have some expectations set for the students.

According to NBC news, some high school principals are enforcing stricter guidelines and creating slide shows presenting what they consider to be acceptable and unacceptable dresses. Schools do not want girls to spend hundreds of dollars on a dress that causes issues when they arrive at the event.

The new dress code some

schools are enforcing offer guidelines of acceptable and unacceptable dresses for girls. Side cut-outs, plunging backless-ness, overly exposed midriff,

sheer material, and high slits are some styles that will not be allowed.

The types of dresses seen most in stores meet buyers’ demands for revealing gowns. Schools, however, will not accept any excuse for lack of selection. Some schools have actually turned students away who

Modesty is the best policyBy natalie suPer

Reportershow up to prom in revealing gowns, claiming to students high standards and promoting self respect.

The demand for revealing

gowns may be based on choices made by celebrities for the red carpet events, with teens going out and looking for dresses just like theirs. New guidelines by schools for dresses imply that teenage girls should be modest.

Prices for dresses continue to be expensive. USA Today calculated that the average spent on prom is $1078, which includes dress, tickets, transportation,

and pictures. Other ways to get

everything needed for prom without spending so much money are available.

Events such as prom dress giveaways, where girls donate used dresses to be given to others, are popular at local churches. Also, an older friend or sister may lend or sell a dress.

If alterations are needed, find someone who can fix the dress for a good price. There are also other ways to not spend unnecessary money. Girls can do their own hair and makeup, re-use or borrow shoes

they already own, or re-use or borrow jewelry.

Local school dress codes:

* Dresses with slits that are above mid-thigh are not permitted.

* Bare backs acceptable as long as they are not excessively low.

* Bare abdomens or midriffs are not permitted.

* Two piece dresses and cutouts are not allowed.

* Sheer/see through fabrics are not acceptable.

* Undergarments should not be visible.

Schools crack down on prom dress code

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When a hobby becomes a passion, often a dream is born. For Natalie Super, Lakeview High School junior, that dream came true when she qualified to compete with her Irish step dancing school in Ireland over SpringBreak.

“Ireland was filled with lush greenery, sheep that crossed the streets in flocks with tiny shamrocks embedded on their wool coats, and tiny doorways through which my dad always had to duck,” said Super.

Super has been dancing at the Burke School of Irish Dance in Youngstown for thirteen years. She dances with girls from all parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania and with girls of all ages from 5-25.

“Irish dancing gives me the chance to meet and compete with people from all over the world. Dancing gives me the ability to be physically fit and healthy, along with teaching life lessons and self-discipline,” said Super. Super along with 11 of her dance team

members traveled to Ireland to compete in the competition.

“There was a week of dancing with different age groups competing each day.

We first did one dance and then, if ranked top half, were called back to do another dance.

They put the scores together to finally place everyone as a whole at awards,” said Super. Along with her dance school, Super competed with about ten other c o u n t r i e s , among them E n g l a n d , A u s t r a l i a , Russia, Ireland, and the

Netherlands. During the week, Super danced one day and spent the rest of her time sightseeing

By KatHryn dicKey

Reporter

LHS junior dances into Ireland: Natalie Super qualifies for Irish step dancing competiton

When Lakeview High School senior James Metheny received an offer of three thousand dollars for a piece of his artwork he had entered in a scholarship contest, he said he was shocked: “I was just going to sell it for fifty dollars,” Metheny said.

The three thousand dollar picture is of a decrepit city that is industrial and rundown with a wall around it. Everything inside the city wall is polluted, and the air is smoggy. Outside the wall, a boy sits on top of a rock, where the air is clean and nature surrounds. The idea behind Metheny’s picture was to express that the expansion of civilization is polluting the natural beauty of the world. To create his piece, Metheny used a writing pen and a .08 graphic pen, as well as a graphic chalk to create the orange atmosphere.

Metheny created the drawing in Jeff Piper’s Art Development II class where students are required to make up their own assignments. Metheny entered his picture into an art scholarship contest that required him to send in his piece to the art company at PTI. These scholarship contests award students with money for the art school of their choice. Metheny is one of three Art Development II students who have won scholarships; Whitney Miller and Ratko Sinanovich are the other two winners. Piper said, “These scholarship contests are neat experiences for the students. When the students receive these scholarships, it is similar to them selling their artwork but without having to give up their pieces.”

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James Metheny earns three thousand dollar scholarship for his artwork

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Natalie Super along with her dance group, ceili, placed 14th overall.

around Ireland. “We went sightseeing at places like

Cliffs of Moher, Giants Causeway, Titanic Museum, and did a lot shopping as well,” said Super.

While spending the break in a foreign country, Super experienced a whole new culture.

“The people in Ireland are very nice, happy, and friendly. Their accents were very musical and much different from the way we talk. Also, the food I experienced is very different from our food here in America. The Irish beef is a popular dish along with the fish and chips,” said Super.

“In the competition, our ceili, also known as a team dance, earned 14th of about 40 other teams in the over 19 competition,” said Super.

“Aside from the competition, to experience a different country and a culture different from our own is a memory I will never forget,” said Super.

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From Mar. 28 to Mar. 30, nearly 3,000 junior and senior high school students from Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties in Ohio, and Mercer and Lawrence counties in Pennsylvania traveled to Youngstown State University for the 34th annual English Festival. The English Festival is a unique opportunity for participating students to read a variety of books and promote writing and art skills.

Laurie Halse Anderson, a well-known young adult fiction novelist, attended this year’s festival to interact with students and to tell about the background of her life and novels. She has written nearly 30 young adult and children’s books. She has won Margaret. A Edwards awards for her novels Speak, about a young girl named Melinda

Sordino who was raped at a high school party and is narrating her recovery, Fever, 1793, describing the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia, and Catalyst, a story about self-centered senior, Kate Malone, and the string of tragedies that changes her life forever.

Students who love to read and write flock to this festival year after year. Many students enjoy the opportunity to win prizes for their passions, while others take pleasure in the Festival’s atmosphere.

LHS English Festival 2012 Prize Winners

Renga RiotMarisa Pesa,

Taylor Horn- 2nd Prize

Writing GamesAlex Dieter- 3rd Prize

Darby Barnovsky, Tiffany Nigrin, Sabrina Solis, and Lizzie Chordas-

Honorable Mention

Impromtu WritingAisha Khulifat- 5th Prize

Breanna Bucco- 7th PrizeAlex Dieter, Amber

McCollum, Jackson Gagne, Sabrina Solis, Marissa

Snyder, Kamryn Becker- Honorable Mention

Not-So-Trivial PursuitAisha Khulifat -2nd PrizeChris Churley -3rd Prize

Journalism WorkshopAddie Becker- 3rd Prize

Candace Gay Memorial Essay Contest

Breanna Bucco- 5th PrizeEnglish Festival’s featured author, Laurie Halse Anderson, signs books and takes pictures with her devoted fans.

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English Festival 2012Book List

My Most Excellent Year Steve Klugar

(10-12)

The Coming of the Dragon Rebecca Barnhouse

(grades 7-12)

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie David Lubar

(7-9)The Unnameables

Ellen Booraem(7-9)

The Adoration of Jenna FoxMary E. Pearson

(10-12)Zane’s Trace Allan Wolf

(10-12)The Killer Angels Michael Shaara

(10-12)

The Frog Scientist Pamela S. Turner

(7-9)

Soldier’s Heart Gary Paulsen

(7-9) Speak (7-12)

Twisted (10-12)Fever, 1793 (7-9)

Laurie Halse Anderson

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The spirit and talent of Vincent Van Gogh influences art students still today as seen in the new, unique piece of artwork hanging in the north stairwell of Lakeview High School.

LHS art teacher, Jeff Piper, along with the help of many of his students, recently finished this modern rendition of “Starry Night,” originally painted by Post-Impressionist Vincent Van Gogh. Piper and his students worked on the piece intermittently for three months this year.

Jacqueline Germano, LHS junior, said that she found the piece to be “a beautiful display of the creativity of our students” and that the idea to use bottle caps was “not only resourceful but also insightful.”

“The piece adds an

[aesthetic] touch to the stairwell, and I commend all of the artists who participated,” said Germano.

The piece is almost entirely covered in thousands of plastic bottle caps, ranging from pop and Powerade bottle lids to laundry detergent lids, brought in by Piper’s students. The caps were adhered to the wood backing simply with Elmer’s Glue.

Piper said that he decided to use bottle caps because “there is an overabundance of plastic in this world, and it just keeps being created by the tons.”

Because these caps are often not accepted at recycling companies, Piper and his students chose to create

“something w o r t h

looking at with them . . . rather than letting them sit in a landfill.”

Piper was inspired to d e c o r a t e L H S ’ s halls from M i c h a e l L a b i e n t o , L a k e v i e w

Van Gogh’s influence haunts Lakeview’s hallsArt teacher and students create masterpiece

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Piper and his artstudents worked on this version of Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” for three months, adhering each plastic bottle cap with Elmer’s Glue.

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“The piece adds an [aesthetic] touch to the stairwell, and I commend all of the artists who participated.”--LHS junior Jacqueline Germano

Elementary School’s art teacher, who “does many fabulous works displayed throughout Lakeview Elementary,” Piper said.

Piper initially got the idea for the project from those he saw at Labiento’s annual art festival, he said. Piper said that he appreciates the help he has received from the Maintenance Department in finding materials and hanging his works.

Piper reveals that he is currently working on a Picasso to further adorn the halls of LHS.

Reading opens gateway to a unique opportunity for LHS students

“I found English Festival beneficial because it opens you up to many different types of books, teaches you to pay close attention to what you read, and [teaches you how] to write a good essay off the top of your head,” reports Lakeview High School 8th grader, Manny Gomez. “. . . it allows you to listen to good authors and find out how they got their starts.”

“Getting students excited about reading is not always easy,” said LHS English teacher, Brittney Abbot. “YSU’s

English Festival is a wonderful o p p o r t u n i t y for enthusiastic students to connect with literature. They have a chance to share their experiences with kids from other schools, hear from the author’s themselves, and earn recognition for their avid reading. Seeing kids eager to read and write is inspiring.”

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Currently, the Ohio Department of Education requires students to be in class for 182 days per school year(The Register Guard). In the past, differing speculations have surfaced of changing Ohio’s educational system. In 2009, Governor Ted Strickland proposed an education bill that would increase the school day by three hours (The Plain Dealer) while just last year, Ohio Republican Representative Bill Hayes introduced a bill prohibiting school districts from starting earlier than Labor Day and ending later than Memorial Day (The News Herald). Neither bill was passed.

Contrary to popular belief, most teachers and administrators actually wish for a longer academic year. Lakeview High School Assistant Principal Laurence Herrholtz believes that lobbyists for tourism in Ohio are responsible for a shortened school year because “businesses want cheap labor and customers” to keep them afloat. Because

Ohio has a relatively short tourist time span, the entertainment industry relies heavily on the summer months to bring in the big bucks through employing

students to work for

minimum wage and a t t r a c t i n g families.

Various routes of educational reform include a continuous school year,

lengthened days, lessened days, etc. Some have argued that the number of required hours or days of schooling does not equate to more learning; only gifted

educators or specialized learning plans make a difference in

student performance say critics. Herrholtz supports year-long

schooling in which case students attend classes for six to nine

consecutive w e e k s ,

broken up by

two to four week

v a c a t i o n s . Year-long schooling amounts

to the same amount of time as to the traditional school

calendar, initially created for families who needed their children to help harvest crops during the summer. Asked about the advantages of a continuous school year, Herrholtz said, “There would be no retention loss over the summer and breaks between grading

As technology advances and becomes an ever-growing presence in society, educators find ways to integrate new technology into curriculum. With the use of Smartboards, PowerPoints, and the ability to share videos and helpful websites, such as Kahn Academy, with students through the use of projectors, teachers hope to prepare students for the world after high school graduation. Teachers are not the only people utilizing technology in the school, though. The administration has begun to update its technology to help the school run more smoothly.

LHS Assistant Principal Laurence Herrholtz says that the new technology on his iPad helps the administration “work smarter, not harder.” Some of the many helpful educational applications used by Herrholtz are Teachscape, Dropbox, Dragon Dictation, Twitter, and Notes. Herrholtz uses Teachscape as an evaluation tool that helps him process information gathered from walk-throughs to offer improvement su the already excellent instructors at Lakeview. Dropbox allows important documents to be viewed on any device, which Herrholtz says allows him to quickly respond to emails. Dragon Dictation is

Educators chatter about school calendar

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used during meetings for note taking. Twitter keeps Herrholtz connected to updates and information from Ohio Education Association and other news sources. With the use of technology, Herrholtz said he now has “more time for discipline and the student connection.” Herrholtz also said that the teachers love new technology; however, it is hard to schedule professional development days to help introduce the new technology to the teachers.

The teachers do not let the lack of professional development days keep them from utilizing technology in the classrooms. Many teachers use Smartboards to give notes and upload those to the internet. Elaine Morgan, a math teacher at LHS, says that a Smartboard is “faster, neater, [with] nicer colors, [and it’s] easier to read than a messy, dusty chalkboard.” The Smartboards are not only used for notes, though. Eighth grade English teacher Brittney Abbott uses hers to interact with the text and pairs it with clickers that record answers to “bellringers,”seat work at the beginning of the period. The information gathered helps her see who knows the information. Social Studies teacher John Ruane uses PowerPoint presentations and videos from the internet, along with online message boards to enhance the classroom experience. He uses a

site called Wikispace, where he posts current event articles and has students summarize and respond. Teachers also have webpages on the Lakeview School District’s website where they post lessons, notes, and homework assignments, as well as links to helpful sites.

This use of technology in the classroom not only helps teachers communicate with students but it also has the far-reaching effect of helping students succeed in college and the workforce. Said English teacher Kari Milliron, “Many classes are technology-based: either completely online or heavily dependent upon technology. Students who want to survive and succeed in college must know how to use technology to support research and communication, must know how to follow directions per the professor’s requests, and must be able to adapt and learn as new technology is introduced. Students who do not possess these skills will not be able to pass their college courses.”

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Reporter

Teachers utilize technology to help students succeed

“Technology helps the ad-ministration work smarter, not harder.”-LHS Assistant Principal Laurence Herrholtz

periods would re-energize the student body.”

However, initiating change of any caliber in a school system is always faced with opposition. For younger students with working parents, child care may be hard to come by for two weeks every 6 weeks. For high school students, summer is reserved for various sports conditioning, marching band practices and summer employment.

Asked how he wished for the school year to change, LHS special education

teacher John Terbovich said, “Based on recent research that points towards teens sleeping longer in the mornings, it might be more productive for student performance if school started later and ended respectively, for instance, a 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. day.”

Recent research supporting a later school start has shown that students who begin school at 7:30 a.m. are deprived at least two hours a night, resulting in chronic sleep deprivation. Symptoms of sleep deprivation include irritability, impaired memory, poor academic performance and a reduced ability to complete complex tasks (EHOW.com).

However, extracurricular activities account for a large portion of time directly after school. If school was to be dismissed at 4 p.m., with work schedules and transportation taken into account, some students would not arrive home until perhaps 10 P.M. or later (EHOW.com).

States’ minimum amount of public school instruction time per year:

29 states: Require 180 days of instruction time12 states: Require between 160 and 178 days

6 states: Figure requirements by instructional hoursKansas and Ohio: Require the most, 186 and 182 days, respectively

Countries’ minimum amount of school days per year:

Japan: 243South Korea: 220

Scotland: 200England:: 192

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•“may not be a good teaching tool.”•“may be a waste of students’ time.”

•“may distract from regular homework”

•“can be unfairly counted in grade.”

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Students look forward to days when they walk into the c l a s s r o o m , find a name written on the board, and an unfamiliar i n d i v i d u a l sitting at the teacher’s desk, s k i m m i n g over a paper covered with instructions left by the usual resident.

In earlier g r a d e s , students were certain this meant that they were in for a class of a simple, u n i m p o r t a n t assignment that could quickly be completed, leaving copious amounts of time

for socializing; however, that chance diminishes as education level increases, meaning older students are almost certain they will be assigned work that will

take up the entire class period and be examined for a grade the next day.

Every year, substitute teachers are one of the many components making up the map of a school year. A t Lakeview, some seem to completely disappear after surfacing o n c e , but more f a m i l i a r faces, such as Colonel Virginia Logan, who often appears in math classes, and Vicki Rummel appear more frequently.

In 1998, after retiring from the Air Force, Col. Logan began her work as a substitute teacher at a Catholic school in Pittsburgh, concurrently taking courses in order to become a certified teacher, a requirement in Pennsylvania at the time. She then spent a year and a half subbing at a public school before she was hired full time. Col. Logan said she decided to work as a substitute because she “loves

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Layout Editorand enjoys teaching.” Currently, she subs in just three school d i s t r i c t s – Lakeview, Badger, a n d

Maplewood – which she said is, in part, b e c a u s e

she likes to be

somewhat i n v o l v e d

with the community of

the school and familiar with the

students and systems. One thing she likes about

substituting is that she can sometimes – when assigned work has been completed – do activities with students to make them think and become exposed to different types of thinking, something she believes is important, she said.

At one time a journalist for the Vindicator, Rummel has worked as a Lakeview substitute for eight years. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a degree in Journalism, as well as

Taking a closer look at Lakeview’s substitutes

Varied opinions emerge from trip to Study Island

Utilized by teachers throughout Lakeview School District, Study Island is “web-based instruction, practice, assessment and reporting” constructed from state standards (www.studyisland.com).

“The purpose of Study Island is to review what students have

already been taught,” Lakeview High School Assistant Principal Lawrence Herrholtz said. “It has been proven through research to be beneficial.”

Sophomore Aaron Paczak said he believes Study Island is used to “better students’ [standardized] test scores and help students answer test questions.” However, Paczak said he feels “there are better

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a certified long term substitute in Language Arts and social studies. Rummel said she “fell into [working as a substitute],” after getting being involved in a program to teach accelerated second graders. Someone who “love[s] teaching, explaining and discussing,” she said that, as a substitute, she works to “maintain the continuity of education,” and that she “likes the variety of the job.” Rummel enjoys working at Lakeview, and praised the high quality of the teaching staff, saying she is “grateful to work with a high caliber group.”

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ways to prepare students for [standardized] tests,” such as “interactive teaching.”

Study Island is “highly encouraged to be utilized in all classes,” Herrholtz said. “All teachers use it differently.”

Kathleen Pavlansky, LHS freshman math teacher, said she was influenced by her own child on how she assigns Study Island work.

“One of my children had done over a thousand questions . . . which I believe is a bit excessive,” Pavlansky said. Since some teachers choose to grade Study Island assignments based on a cumulative average, some students must continually answer questions to increase their average if they struggle at the start.

Pavlansky said her daughter “had to do that many to get the grade she wanted and dig herself out of a hole.” Because of this, Pavlansky said she gives her students “plenty of time” for Study Island assignments and takes their best score out of ten, as opposed to their cumulative average.

Paczak said that Study Island work in addition to regular homework makes for “way too many assignments.”

Paczak said Study Island is not a benefit to him, and, while he can see how it could be a benefit to others, “people don’t want to take part anymore.”

A questionnaire answered by sophomore students revealed that some see Study Island assignments as “busy work” and as too time consuming to increase their cumulative average. Others said that Study Island takes time from afterschool

activities and other assignments and that too many sessions are assigned in a short amount of time. It was acknowledged that the assessments are an easy way to review information for math.

Data received from the Ohio Graduation Tests sophomores took in March will be analyzed to determine how Study Island is used in the future, Herrholtz said.

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Ice cream shoppes gear up for another season of sprinkles, shakes, and smiles as spring fights to steal away the gray days of winter and take it’s rightful place in the middle of April. A select few ice cream shops in Trumbull County serve as true examples of what real ice cream should be like; many of these gems are located in Cortland, itself.

Cortland’s Katie’s Korner, one of nine local franchises in Ohio, is located on State Route 5 and offers a wide variety of ice creams, yogurts, sherbets, sorbets, and sugar and fat free products. Seasonal ice cream flavors include apple pie, pumpkin, peppermint, coconut creme pie as well as many others. Firecracker, a Fourth of July staple, is possibly the most well-known specialty flavor, combining vanilla ice cream with red and blue candies that pop in your mouth like firecrackers themselves. Other favorites include November’s pumpkin roll sundae, warm apple dumplings, pretzel cones, and the classic hot fudge and “tin roof” sundaes, amidst other items such as milkshakes and ice cream sandwiches.

Dairy Queen is a national franchise, but the local stop

on High Street in the heart of Cortland, is near and dear to many residents and known by many as one of the best of the stores in the area. The classics are endless at Dairy Queen: soft-serve twist cones, buster and dilly bars, and, of course, exceptional ice cream cakes, that keep customers happy and satisfied. Featured items include Moolattes, Artic Rush slushies, milkshakes, and sundaes; however, the product Dairy Queen is most well-known is the Blizzard. With variations to appeal to “candy cravers,” “chocoholics,” “cookie lovers,” and “fruit fans,” nearly everyone can find at least one flavor to love! In addition to ice cream products, Cortland’s Dairy Queen also sells hot dogs and pulled pork sandwiches and connects with customers on Facebook offering daily specials such as Monday’s small Blizzard for $2.25 and other great deals like $3.50 for a six pack of Dilly Bars offered on Saturdays.

Edging up against Mosquito Lake State Park on route 305, you’ll find Grumpy’s Ice Cream Station. In addition to a wide variety of ice cream flavors, the large array of soft-serve flavors gives Grumpy’s its stamp of uniqueness. This shop also offers food items such as pizza, corn dogs, kielbasa, and other

common grilled foods. Though it’s not exactly in

Cortland, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt is definitely worth the drive out to Youngstown-Warren Road in Niles. Made fresh with premium ingredients daily at each store since 1954, Handel’s stands as an icon for ice cream in the area. Cakes, pies, smoothies, old fashioned fountain sodas and floats, specialty and seasonal sundaes, banana splits, hurricanes (think blizzard!), and Handel pops (ice cream on a stick, covered in chocolate...yes, I’m being serious) have helped this locally based chain to win multiple national awards and gain much recognition throughout the country. With 24 locations in Ohio (the original on Market Street in Boardman), five in Pennsylvania, two in Indiana, three in California, and a new store opening in Florida, as well as online ice cream shipping service and gift shop, it’s easy to see that the quality of the products sold and the “T.L.C.” in every scoop has served the company, and communities that it’s served, very well.

Local ice cream shops continue to satisfy the Valley’s sweet tooth and put smiles on faces, regardless of age or season and for years to come.

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Layout Editor Newspaper FavoritesKatie’s Korner

Black Raspberry Cheesecake, Dark Choclate Peanut Butter, Chewy Cho-

clate , Reeses, Cappucino Fudge

Dairy Queen Cookie Dough, Reeses & Oreo Bliz-zards, Brownie Earthquake, Pea-nut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate,

Chocolate Chocolate Blizzard, Peanut Buster Parfait, Vanilla cone with marshmallow topping or “crunch”

Handel’s Ice CreamGraham Central Station, Chocolate

Caramel Malt, Birthday Cake, Turtle Pecan

Grumpy’s Superman, Milkshakes, Sundaes

The Valley screams for ice cream

As the end of the school year and summer approach, many look for a fun, productive outdoor activity. Whether it be a leisurely ride through the neighborhood or local park, or, rigorous hours spent on rough terrain, bicycling is a viable answer. Lakeview High School special e d u c a t i o n teacher, John T e r b o v i c h , has done his fair share of cycling.

Te r b o v i c h said, for him, cycling is the best form of

physical a c t i v i t y because it allows him to “get his cardio to the level it needs to be at, and sustain that level for a

long period of time. Cycling is also less painful on my joints and recovery is much quicker.” Safety is an important issue to Terbovich. He said, “Safety is and always should be number one.” He wanted to remind students, “Wearing headphones is a definite no-no; you need to be able to hear and see everything around you.” Terbovich recommends paved trails or neighborhoods with minimal traffic as starting places for new cyclists. As experience is gained,

cyclists can visit Terbovich’s favorite local riding site:

The Greenway Hiking and Biking Trail (in Ashtabula

county). Cycling does not have to be all

about getting a great w o r k o u t , Terbovich s a i d , “Cycling is also

a great way to get

out and get some fresh air. There

are a plethora of scenic trails to ride in order to see some beautiful sights and have new experiences.”

Bike riding provides a chance

to spend time outside while staying fit. A cyclist riding at a moderate pace (about 12 to 14 miles per hour) burns about 3.6 calories per hour per pound (everydayhealth.com). In other words, a 130-pound woman burns about 417 calories per hour riding at a moderate pace. Environment (uphill, downhill, rocky, or flat terrain) is the number one factor in determining how many calories burned during a bike ride.

Cycling is a better calorie

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Reporter

Ride into summer fitness

Area TrailsPymatuming State Park Spillway Trail

Shenango River TrailPortage Hike and Bike Trail

Newton Falls TrailOhio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail

Mill Creek Metroparks BikewayHeadwaters Trail

Maple Highlands Trail

(www.traillink.com)

burning exercise than swimming or running because it is not as high impact, meaning most people have much higher endurance while cycling. A 130-pound woman would burn about 2,600 calories running a marathon, compared to the 4, 250 calories she would burn if she biked a 100-mile century: an extra 1, 650 calories for a similar effort (everydayhealth.com).

Safety and comfort are important factors while biking. The bike, seat, and clothing

should all be of the right fit for the rider’s unique anatomy, so as to prevent injury and enhance comfort. Helmets, in addition to knee and elbow pads, are highly recommended to prevent injury; since 1998, thousands of riders have died in cycling accidents. More than 90% of these riders were not wearing helmets (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). Reflective clothing and reflectors on the bike are required for riding at night.

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What is your full name? Dylan Cole PastovichWhat are your nicknames?The RookieWho are your best friends?Catena Core, Joe Nidel, Will SmithAcademic achievements:Honor RollExtra-curricular activities:Track and cross-country What is your favorite song?Rise Against - SatilliteWhat is your favorite sport? I feel obligated to say track.Who is your dream date?Chelsea KorkaWhat is your most embarrassing high school memory?I don’t really rememberWhat is the craziest thing you have done?I don’t know; my life is dullIf you could have any super power, what would it be?Freeze time

What is the worst thing you would do for a billion dollars?Anything that I can use my money to cover it up.What t.v. show would you most like to see taken off air? Everything on MTVWho is your favorite underclassman? Nate Butler, Catena Core, Chris Edie, Eric RohrabaughWhat is something interesting about yourself no one knows?I have a brother who lives in TexasIn the future if you have any children what would you want their names to be? DanielWhat is your most prized possession?Hands down my MustangHow many run-ins with the law have you had?None…What is your ideal college that you would like to attend?Go Bearcats!What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?Anything with cookiesIf you could change one thing about out school what would it be?More vacation timeWhat is the first physical feature you see in the opposite sex?EyesWhat was your favorite childhood toy?I didn’t have a long enough attention span to play with only oneWho is your favorite LHS staff member?Shan!Message to the underclassmen:You need a legitimate reason to say YOLO.Where do you see yourself in 10 years?Far away from here

Dylan Cole Pastovich Morgan Elizabeth Makosky

Ryan David ChrystBrianna Marie Brannon

What is your full name?Morgan Elizabeth MakoskyWho are your best friends?Kelli, Lindsey, Gabby, Rachael, Shelby, Alexa, Julia, Ali, Janie and LexiExtra-curricular activities:Golf, Women’s Choir, Choir Librarian, STANDWhat is your favorite song?“Marilyn Monroe” by Nicki MinajWhat is your favorite sport? Golf…don’t judge meWho is your dream date?Alex Gaskarth or Harry Styles <3What is your most embarrassing high school memory?Pretty much anything that has to deal with Spanish I, II or III.What is the craziest thing you have done?Crowd surfing at the Mayday Parade concert with Lizzy K!What is your dream job? Owning a House of BluesWho is your favorite underclassman? Alexa, Tommy, Lizzy K, Addison, Aaron and RyanIf you could make anything legal what would it be?Speeding

In the future if you have any children what would you want their names to be?Abigal Grace for a girl and Liam David for a boyWhat is your most prized possession?My signed All Time Low poster <3What is your ideal college that you would like to attend?Obviously Youngstown StateWhat is the first physical feature you see in the opposite sex?EyesWhat is the dumbest piece of trivial information that you know?A snail can sleep for three years.Message to the underclassmen:Just walk faster in the halls… It’s kind of annyingWhere do you see yourself in 10 years?Hopefully living somewhere tropical and working for a successful newspaper or magazineFavorite “Step Brothers” quote?You have the voice of an angel. Your voice is like a combination Fergie and Jesus.

What is your full name?Brianna Marie BrannonWhat are your nicknames?Bri, BB, SquirrelyWho are your best friends?Emily Law, Kelcy Brown, Celeste Marshall, Hailey Crites, Abi WakefieldExtra-curricular activities:Dance and bandWhat quote do you live by?Dance like no one is watchingWhat is your favorite sport? DanceWho is your dream date?Robert PattinsonWhat is your most embarrassing high school memory?Breaking a table in front of the drumlineWhat is the worst thing you would

do for a billion dollars?Just about anythingWhat is your dream job? Doing nothing for the rest of my life and getting paid for itWhat t.v. show would you most like to see taken off air? Jersey Shore and Adventure TimeWho is your favorite underclassman? Abi Wakefield, Jeremy “Rico” Lucas, Andrew MitchemWhat is something interesting about yourself no one knows?I can roll my stomachWhat is your most prized possession?My cell phoneWhat is your ideal college that you would like to attend?Kent StateWhat is your favorite flavor ice cream?Mint Chocolate Chip

If you could change one thing about our high school what would it be?Having more time at lunchWhat is the first physical feature you see in the opposite sex?HeightIf you could live anywhere, where would you live?Florida, Hawaii or ItalyWho is your favorite LHS staff member?Mr. SensabaughWhat will you miss most/least about high school?I will miss band and the drumlineMessage to the underclassmen:Walk faster in the hallsWhere do you see yourself in 10 years?Married with kids

What is your full name?Ryan David ChrystWhat are your nicknames?Niño, Niñ, the Niñ, El Niño, Rico, Christ, Chryst, Doctor so pretty much anything except my real nameWho are your best friends?Scott Stevenson, Bill Martin, Kevin Arnold, Ugly Vinny, Will Maus, Alex Rosowicz, CeAnna and my brother, Andrew ChrystAcademic achievements:Honor Roll, Academic Letter, Algebra II student of the yearExtra-curricular activities:BowlingWhat quote do you live by?“The only person who controls your life is you.”What is the craziest thing you have done?Me and Billy locked Mrs. Schlatt out of the classroomWho is your favorite underclassman? Ben Witt, Jake Rosowicz, Eric RohrabaughWhat is something interesting about yourself no one knows?I went to at least 10 different schools before coming to Lakeview in 9th gradeWhat is your ideal college that you would like to attend?Kent State UniversityIf you could change one thing about our high school what would it be?Longer lunch, but only for seniorsWhat is the first physical feature you see in the opposite sex?SmileDo you collect anything as a hobby?Baseball cards

If you had to go to the moon, what three items would you bring? Camera, spaceship, myselfIf you could live anywhere, where would you live?HollywoodWho is your favorite LHS staff member?Mr. Herrholtz, Miss Bucko, Mrs. Schlatt, Dr. CraigoWhat will you miss most/least about high school?Most: Mr. Rucci, least: having to put up with Joey and Alex in 1st periodWhat comes to mind when you hear “Finan”?Patrick

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What are your nicknames? A.J.When is your birthday? August 22, 1993Who are your best friends? Jake Pishotti, Anthony Franco, Thomas Adair, Alex Mellott, Chloe Bell, Natalie Franks, Lauren SchattingerExtra-curricular activities: Football, Baseball, Beta Club, Spanish ClubWho is your favorite teacher? Mr. DeJulioWhat quote do you live by? “Before you quit, remember why you started”Who is your dream date? Carrie SchlattWhat was your funniest high school moment? Thomas almost crashing the golf cart into the water at Walnut RunWhat is your favorite place to go for open lunch? The Adair residenceWho are your favorite underclassmen? Jake Pishotti, Cesar Moreno, Zac Sicilian, McCollum, Trevor Watson, Jake Colbrunn, Jake Fenstermaker, Branden Bensing, Macy Ross, Calli Schmitt, Courtney Budnik, Lauren Casassa, Alli Pavlik, Paige Adair, Ryan Pishotti, Matt Pasternak, Tyler Gilmore, Justin Journey

What is your favorite article of clothing/why? Power Balance and LiveStrong bandsIf you had to go to the moon, what three items would you bring? iPhone, a personal chef, and a house with air conditioning What is the dumbest piece of trivial information that you know? It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday in OhioWhat type of car do you drive? Red Monte CarloDo you collect anything as a hobby? ShoesAcademic achievements: Honor roll, Football Academic All Ohio What is your favorite sport? BaseballHow many run-ins with the law have you had? 0What is your most embarrassing high school memory? Breaking the glass door to the school sophomore yearWhat comes to mind when you hear “Finan”? SlothFavorite person to follow on twitter? @_Brannn and @Justin_JourneyWhat is your favorite flavor ice cream? Chewy Chocolate/ Oreo milkshake from Katie’s

Andrew Joseph hrusovsky Lindsey Amanda Rebecca Titus What are your nicknames? Titus, Lindsey Lue… and others When is your birthday? Sept. 14Who are your best friends? Morgan Makosky, Ali Gagne, Tessa Rowlands, Summer Phillips, Carter Cross, Britton Briggs, Sara Churazzz, Kaitlyn Welke , Laura Ogram Extra-curricular activities: Ski Club, French Club, Sr. Beta, NHS What is your favorite song? Anything by Mumford & Sons What is your favorite color? TealWho is your dream date? Country Winston Marshall What is the craziest thing you have done? I went canoeing down the Intercostal Waterway during a lightning storm. What college are you going to next fall? Appalachian State UniversityWhat was your favorite childhood toy? Sega Genesis What will you miss most/least about high school? Most: friends. Least: just about everything elseMessage to the underclassmen: calm down.What is your favorite t.v. show? Weeds What was your funniest high school moment? Potentially causing a divorce in the Sprint store. What is your favorite place to go for open lunch? Sara’s house for Chipotle If you could have any super power, what would it be? Teleportation Who is your favorite underclassman? Ryan Makosky and Tommy BellDo you have or would you get a tattoo? If I did I’d want it to be a white ink tattoo. What is something interesting about yourself no one knows? I’m an

awesome cookWhat is the dumbest piece of trivial information that you know? 90% of dollar bills have traces of cocaine on them. Who’s your favorite rapper? Old Cudi If you could make anything legal what would it be? Arresting doctors that keep your braces on for six years. What is your dream job? Video game designer Who is your favorite actor/actress? Will Ferrell If you were a board game, which would you be? Apples to ApplesHow many run-ins with the law have you had? Multiple.If you could live anywhere, where would you live? London What quote do you live by? “I’m pretty sure there’s a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. And I plan on finding out what that is.”- Zoolander What is your most embarrassing high school memory? Slipping in my first fashion show.What comes to mind when you hear “Finan”? Mini golf champ Favorite “Step Brothers” quote? “Robert better not get in my face, ‘cause I’ll drop that…”

Birthday: January 7, 1994Nicknames/what you go by: Tess, Tessmuffin, RowRowBest friends: Audrey Letson, Laura Ogram , Sara Chuirazzi, Lindsey Titus, Erin Kelligher, Tori Galbreath, Matthew BickertonFavorite underclassmen: Clay Becker, Katie Lamar, Jerry Runayn, Frank Toncar, Fence, Austin Olbrych, Marisa Snyder, and all my tennis girls!Favorite color: PURPLE <3After high school plans: University of Toledo for PharmacyDream date: Morgan Freeman Dream job: Pharmacist :)Favorite ice cream flavor: Reeses from Katie’s

If you were an animal, what would you be? A unicorn, they’re awesome.Favorite season: Summer Favorite boy band: NsyncFunniest high school memory: My entire junior year. Favorite Lakeview staff member: Mrs. Holowach, Mrs. Howard, Miss Bucko, Madame Hartley, Mr. Craigo, Mrs. Schlatt, Mr. RuaneMost embarrassing moment: Slipping in front of the entire band, catching myself, and somehow falling flat on my back. Favorite music (song/artist): DrakeBiggie or Tupac? Both <3First feature you notice in the opposite sex: Their smile. What’s in your pocket/purse right now? My wallet, pencils, iPhone and charger, lipgloss, gum, and a flash drive. Favorite movie: Pulp FictionFavorite restaurant: ChipotleIf you have a job, where? Trumbull Tennis CenterFavorite television show: Modern Family Favorite open lunch spot: SparkleIf anyone in Lakeview could rule the world, who would it be and why? Erin Kelligher because she is a rock star goddess unicorn princess.Team iPhone or team Droid? Team iPhoneFavorite Pandora radio station: Sugar Ray

Tessa Henriette Rowlands Matthew Anthony BlackWhat are your nicknames? The Black Kid, Scat, Chew, MB.Extra-curricular activities: Soccer, indoor soccer, tennis, Ski Club, NHS, skimboarding.Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Ruane, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Holowach, and Mrs. Miller.What is your favorite song? Pursuit of Happiness by Kid CudiWhat is the craziest thing you have done? I’ve been shot at by a pistolIn the future if you have any children, what would you want their names to be? Boy: Landon, Girl: LeahWhat is your ideal college that you would like to attend? Case Western Reserve UniversityWhat was your favorite childhood toy? Either my Tech Deck Dudes or PS2What will you miss most/least about high school? Most: Seeing my friends everyday (especially FI-NAN), Least: Dumb girlsWhat quote do you live by? “I’M BOUT’ TO CALL BOVICE”Favorite t.v. show: Breaking BadWho is your dream date? MILA KUNIS <3 …or CeAnna, I guess ;)What was your funniest high school moment? Watching Vince struggle presenting his AP English project.What is your favorite place to go for open lunch? Sparkle, then running to the gazebo.Who is your favorite underclassman? My dude Eric RohrabaughWhat is something interesting about yourself no one knows? I can decently play the piano What Disney character would you be? Crush from Finding NemoWho is your favorite actor and actress? Actor: Russell Brand, Actress: Zooey DeschanelHow many run-ins with the law have you had?

Not enough.Who is your favorite rapper? Kid Cudi or Mac MillerMessage to underclassmen: It only gets worse, quit complaining.What is your most embarrassing high school memory? Falling asleep in sociology, having a falling dream and shaking my desk when I woke up.Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Just getting out of dental school, starting my own practice.What comes to mind when you hear “Finan”? He runs faster than you thinkFavorite “Step Brothers” quote? “I’ve been earning and burning,snapping necks and cashing checks.”

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A Picture’s worth a billion dollars

By lindsey titus

Fundraising Manager

Facebook’s latest announcement has caused quite a stir in the tech and business

communities. On Apr. 12, Facebook

announced that it

was going to buy a popular photo sharing app, Instagram, for $1 billion in cash and stock. This means that the18-month- old company, with just thirteen employees, is worth more, in dollars, than the 161-year-old New York Times. The company’s sudden wealth represents a shift towards mobile technology as one of the app’s inspirations and longstanding photography icons, Kodak, has recently filed for bankruptcy since traditional cameras are rapidly being replaces by mobile phone cameras.

Instagram was created in October of 2010 in San Francisco by, Kevin Systrom, and Mike Krieger, as a way for users to create unique and vintage inspired images from their mobile devices. Instagram offers sixteen different filters, which can be placed over an image to create an entirely new feel to the original photo. Each filter comes with a distinctive frame, but this option can be toggled on and off. After a user edits a photo to his/her liking, he/she is then able to share it with followers who can then like and comment on the shot. Hashtags in the image description also help users connect to others with similar interests.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the acquisition in a post on his Facebook Timeline. This move took place

shortly after the once Apple-exclusive app decided to open up its services to droid users in the Google Play Store. In his post,

Zuckerberg said, “For years, we’ve focused on building the best experience for sharing photos with your friends and family. Now, we’ll be able to work even more closely with the Instagram team to also offer the best experiences for sharing beautiful mobile photos with people based on your interests” (Facebook Timeline).

Zuckerburg said that Facebook will be working on developing the app

independently rather than trying to integrate everything into Facebook. Facebook is not known for user privacy, which has caused concern in some of the apps most faithful users who do not want Facebook to use or share their images in way they would not approve of. Others are simply fed up with Facebook all together. One particularly disgruntled user on macrumors.com said, “The only reason I used Instagram was to get away

Drawings and Pictures by Lindsey Titus

Originating in the tropical regions of West Africa, a new ‘miracle berry’ is gaining popularity, miraculously changing sour-tasting foods to sweet.

Scientifically named synsepalum dulcificum, the berry was found in 1725 when the European explorer Chevalier des Marchais d i s c o v e r e d indigenous West African tribes chewing the berries before meals. The tribes used the berries to sweeten the unpleasant tastes of local palm wine and any spoiled maize bread. The plant was not widely commercialized until the 1970’s when the Food and Drug Administration categorized it as a food additive.

From there, pills filled with concentrated extracts of the glycoprotein

‘miraculin’, the chemical that causes the strange reaction were available. Research is still being conducted about the substance, but one hypothesis suggests that miraculin binds to taste buds and alters the shape of sweet receptors to make them responsive to acidic materials. The reaction takes place until the protein

is washed off the tongue, which can take from one to two hours.

A variety of uses arise from this m i r a c u l o u s fruit, some m e d i c a l , o t h e r s recreational. T h e a s t o n i s h i n g change of sour foods leaves many

people curious to try the fruit for purely entertaining purposes. ‘Flavor-tripping’ parties are becoming popular. Individuals collect a variety of sour and bitter foods, consume a miracle berry product,

and take pleasure in experiencing the fascinating flavor changes.

Lime juice, apples, grapefruit, and onions are some of the most intriguing fruits with the most change. Lime juice, usually unbearably sour, was sweet enough to drink right out of the bottle. Apples turn too sweet while onions lose their bitterness, becoming an enjoyable snack. The overpowering acidity of the grapefruit was rendered sweet and the fruit a perfect taste.

Favorites vary person to person:senior Ahmed Al-Akash said, “I was fascinated how lime juice could taste so good. It was a life-changing experience.”

The remarkable berry has medicinal purposes with several companies trying to capitalize on the fruit’s bizarre powers. Attempts have been made to appeal

African miracle berries change taste buds temporarily By matt BlacK

Reporterto diabetics so they can enjoy sweet flavors without having to worry about

sugar content, but it’s relatively new status means several studies must be performed before it hits the shelves.

Another use can possibly assist troubled cancer patients. After chemotherapy, many sufferers have to deal with an uncomfortable metallic taste in their mouth. Although not clinically studied, the miracle berry supposedly neutralizes this unpleasant side effect completely, giving ease to those affflicted with cancer.

Anyone can purchase the berries, either as the actual fruit or an extracted tablet, from online with little effort and little money. So grab some friends, gather your most sour fruits, and enjoy the craziest experience your taste buds will ever have. Miracle Berries are not yet available in stores.They can be purchased online and have no side effects

Recommended Foods to Experiment

Limes,Lemons,

Grapefruit,Onions,Coffee,

Tomatoes,Strawberries,

and Kiwis*(*or any other naturally

sour or bitter foods)

The leaves are all but greenSlowly falling

Twisting and turning in the brisk autumn air

Each leaf driftsLike a beautiful memory

Down to the thick bed of grass

As the leaves changeThrough the calm days and fierce

stormsThey leave their footprints all

around

Though each leaf falls, a new one sprouts

Replacing the pastWith a new beginning

The leaves will fallSlowly changing

Twisting and turning in the brisk autumn air

Poetry CornerThe Tree of LifeBy Caitlin McDivitt, Grade 10

softwarm

white as snow

squishesbetween my toes

buildsthe perfect castle

takes me awayfrom the cold

cruelworld

grainycoldugly brown

irritatesmy skin

crushesmy childhood dreamsbrings me backto this coldcruelworld

sand—slips through my fingers

sand

sand

By Cassie Welsh, Grade 10

Sand

Run with me Ruby Red,And wrap me in your purity,Help me get through the day,

One seed burst at a time,Holding you in my hand,

And feeling your smoothness along your hard outer shell,

Breaking into your soft middle,And knowing it will be alright.

PomegranateBy Alicia Libert, Grade 10

www.happycow.net

The Miracle Berries grow 20 ft. above the ground in tropical West African

regions.

April 2012

11Entertainment

The Lakeview Jazz Festival illuminated Raidel Auditorium on Tues. April 17th with more than a half dozen local bands performing, including ensembles from Jefferson, Mathews, Niles, Howland, and Lakeview, whose top band closed out the show for the night. Each ensemble performed three selections each, making up the two-hour show.

Not limited to instrumental performances, the festival showcased vocalists as well, a trend that has emerged over the last few years. LHS senior Rachael Herriman performed, along with Lakeview Jazz Ensemble Blue, “It Had Better Be Tonight,” composed by Henry Mancini. Of her performance and opportunity to participate in the event, Herriman said, “Singing in the Lakeview Jazz Festival gave me an opportunity to both sing a different genre of music and to connect to the audience. The upbeat song was fun to sing and I had a great time!”

LHS senior Julian Carioti of Lakeview Jazz Ensemble Blue said, “This event is a good way to introduce the community to jazz music and foster local musicians’

talent in the genre.”LHS head band director Nathan

Sensabaugh said, “I was pleasantly surprised with the overwhelming support from the community.

All of the bands played great and

the night was an overall success.”

Free to the public due to numerous local sponsors, the Lakeview Jazz

Festival proved to be an entertaining night for all who attended. If you missed it, the Packard

Jazz Festival is April 26 and the Howland Jazz

Festival is May 24.

Lakeview High School hostsJazz Festival

By erin KelligHer

Opinion Editor

By a.J. HrusoVsKy

Reporter

One Direction infectionRecently, a new band that reminds

many of the days of the Backstreet Boys and N’Sync has emerged. They have all of the same elements: well-dressed, catchy music, and looks that make all the teenage girls go wild. The name of the band, One Direction, is already becoming a household name in the United States.

Senior Ahmed Al-Akash said, “My musical tastes range from Maroon 5 to Kid Cudi and there’s definitely a spot for One Direction in between. The first time I heard them was magical.” People all over the country and on iTunes are familiar with their debut single “What Makes You Beautiful.” The members of the band consist of Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan.

The members of the band One Direction all first came into the spotlight in 2010, on the seventh season of Simon Cowell’s popular British television show, The X Factor. All five of the boys entered the competition as individual contestants and

were not part of a group. Upon their being eliminated, Cowell as well as another judge, Nicole Scherzinger, suggested combining all of the boys into one group

to keep them in the competition. The decision proved a great success and the newly formed One Direction finished in third place in the competition receiving 12.7% of the final vote.

After completing of The X Factor, One

Direction signed a deal with Syco Records, which is a record company shared by Cowell and Sony Music Entertainment. In the United States, the band is handled

by Columbia Records. The band went on a tour with other contestants from The X Factor through April 2011. Their single “What Makes You Beautiful” reached number one on the United Kingdom singles chart after the first week. The tickets for their first group tour in the UK were sold out within minutes of going onto the market. The band also toured with another popular band among teens, Big Time Rush, in the United States between February and March 2012. In 2013, the band plans on going on a world tour. The band has recently also made appearances on popular t.v. shows including the Today Show, Saturday Night Live, iCarly, as well as the 2012 Kid’s Choice Awards on Nickelodeon. There have also been rumors of a sitcom of their own in the works for the future.

The coming year will show if One Direction will pass the test of time or will be yet another fad among teens that will die off

after just a few months. But, things look promising for the new band that already has more than a million followers on Twitter. The excitement around the new band is certainly more than has been seen in quite some time.

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One Direction is a new British-Irish boy band that has become extremely popular in the United States.

3-D fails to take Titanic to new depths By Katie lamar

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To a first time viewer of the cinematic spectacle that is Titanic, the movie is overwhelming. To see it in 3-D is a different ball game. The cinematography is stunning, and the actors, well deserving of their eleven Oscars. The script explores class struggles of the early 1900s, as well as documents the horrifying tragedy aboard the “unsinkable ship.” Known as one of the greatest films of the 20th century, one can expect Titanic to be mesmerizing in any medium.

While all three hours and fifteen minutes of film aren’t jam packed with epic and terrifying, crashing waves; scenes of the lowest depths of the Atlantic, and the exploration of the ship’s remains start movie goers off with pictures so clear that they literally jump from the screen. The majesty of the monstrous vessel and the fateful iceberg are truly captured in the third dimension. 3-D also leaves viewers with the chilling and unforgettable feeling of sinking into the frigid Atlantic.

For all of the extra attention this remake has attracted, I was; however, expecting a bit more smoke and a few more mirrors. Even though the 3-D effects brought out incredible visuals that couldn’t have been achieved i n two dimensions, ultimately, they were accessories to the already spellbinding storyline. The trend of remaking movies in 3-D is an interesting and promising one in the world of film, if done correctly. In movies such as

Tim Burton’s 2010 remake of Alice in Wonderland, the addition of a new dimension perfectly fit the wacky set and plot; but for a classic such as Titanic, the bells and whistles weren’t necessary.

Titanic is known for being the quintessential romance film. While the actors are somewhat cheesy and the storyline of “boy meets girl, they fall in love, and conquer the battles of different worlds,” has been seen

a million times over, the world is drawn to this movie because it is simply that. The passion

between two lovers and an unspeakable tragedy is enough action to sufficiently fill three

hours of movie time. With so much going on, to forget that there

are extra scenes popping o u t is easy, except, of course,

for the glasses perched atop your nose.

Another trend in moviemaking is the addition of yet another dimension, a fourth. Currently this type of

experience is normally used on short film rides in theme parks. However, I feel that had the producers

of Titanic waited to remake the movie with 4-D capabilities, the experience would have been more

effective. In 4-D movies, not only does the viewer have 3-D effects, but he/she is further carried into

the film with water and wind effects. In a movie where the entire set is the sea, filmmakers

could really have used these techniques to their advantage. On the other hand, the audience could also be soaked by the end of

the movie; there is a lot of water. Ultimately, Titanic is the Holy Grail of films,

and, while this was an admirable attempt to use new film techniques, the 3-D added little to the already amazing film. This movie, unlike its subject, holds true to the old adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

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Zachary, “Thrasher”, McDivitt fulfills his name’s potential on and off the court. McDivitt continues to excel in the classroom and has progressively improved his tennis game over the past four years. McDivitt began his tennis career as a fifth grader and has worked his way up the totem pole since to become the captain of the varsity tennis team. McDivitt’s incredible hand speed and knowledge of the game advanced him to the district semi-finals both sophomore and junior year.

During McDivitt’s junior season, he was named First Team All-conference, Most Valuable Player of 2011, Most Valuable Doubles Player and received a Silver Racket Award. McDivitt considers himself a better doubles player after he and his partner won sectionals last year, but don’t let him fool you, McDivitt’s hard work and patience on the court allows him to win matches regardless of whether he is playing doubles or singles. In order to reach his current stature, McDivitt has taken lessons from Danny Karousis, an excellent tennis advisor, participated in multiple clinics and tournaments, and currently practices with former Youngstown State University player Ryan Trapp. McDivitt said “My success comes from persistently hustling, being patient on the court, and maintaining a positive mind frame.”

McDivitt’s success in doubles unsheathes due to his tremendous teamwork. He plans on playing doubles again during this year’s sectional tournament. McDivitt’s sole goal of the season is to obtain a seed at state. Once the season has ended, McDivitt is headed for a bright future. He plans on extending his tennis career at the Otterbein University where he will major in allied health.

At a recent Lakeview High School Varsity baseball game against Canfield, senior first baseman A.J. Hrusovsky took a knee to the head while trying to tag a runner out. Hrusovsky, who has no memory of the incident, suffered a mild c o n c u s s i o n and was doctor prescribed with a week’s rest. Said Hrusovsky of the incident, “It’s just scary not remembering anything and waking up all clueless and knowing it could’ve been worse.”

According to emedicinehealth.com, a mild concussion like Hrusovsky’s is often characterized by brief loss of consciousness and/or dizzy and dazed behavior. A severe concussion, on the other hand, may constitute long term loss of consciousness and a delayed return to normal function. A concussion is an injury to the brain that results from a non life-threatening impact to the head in which there is no bleeding under the skull or in the brain. Most concussions result from sports injuries, falls, car accidents, or strikes to the

head.Victims of concussions often

suffer from loss of consciousness, confusion, headache, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision,

loss of short term memory, and perseverating (uncontrolled repetition of the same word or action despite the stopping of the stimulus). Said Hrusovsky of his symptoms, “My head was killing me, and I had to move slowly and carefully,”

Contrary to popular belief, sleeping is not a danger to those who are concussed. Dr. John P. Cuhna, an editor of emedicinehealth.com, advises that victims of concussions should not avoid sleep. If a concussion patient is calm and rested, they are more

likely to behave normal rather than stressed or frantic, and a doctor is able to obtain a better perception of the patient’s condition. Concussion victims,

like Hrusovsky, are typically prescribed bed rest, fluids, mild over-the-counter pain relievers, and ice to the area of impact. Those who are post-concussive often suffer from headaches and dizziness for months after the trauma; 20%-90% of all victims suffer from at least one symptom.

In the days, weeks, and months after a concussion Hrusovksy said, “You have to be careful for a while because the brain may still be swollen.” According to Cuhna, a repeat concussion, before the brain has

fully recovered, may slow the healing process and increase the likelihood of permanent damage; repeated concussions over a relatively brief period of time could result in edema (swelling of the brain), extensive brain damage, or death. Victims of severe concussions may be advised by their doctor to consult with a neurologist for follow up appointments.

For those who have suffered concussions or are concerned that they may in the future, Cuhna advises to always wear proper protective headgear when playing sports, even in practice. Often athletes are advised by their coaches on how to properly absorb hard impacts on their bodies, however, when it comes to game time situations, athletes, parents, and coaches must be aware that there is a level of risk involved that they have little to no control over.

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By Kyle ames

Photography Editor

McDivitt readying himself for Salem’s home match

Ames

McDivitt “Thrashes”

his way through the competition

Concussions prey on high school athletes

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Tips to Reduce Concussion Risk

1. Wear a helmet approved by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOC-SAE).2. Avoid using the head as the focal point for contact.3. Learn proper tackling and diving techniques so as to avoid injury.4. Strengthen the neck and shoulder muscles.

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Tuesday 5/1 4:00 Trumbull County Meet @ Lakeview High SchoolThursday 5/3 5:00 Trumbull County Meet @ Lakeview High School

Tuesday 5/8 4:30 AAC Meet @ Jefferson Area High SchoolThursday 5/17 District Meet @ Lakeview High SchoolSaturday 5/19 District Meet @ Lakeview High SchoolThursday 5/24 Regional Meet @ Bedford High SchoolSaturday 5/26 Regional Meet @ Bedford High School

Friday 6/1 State Meet @ Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus

Stay up-to-date on LHS schedules and support spring sports

Varsity Boys TennisTuesday 5/1 4:00 Cardinal Mooney High SchoolWednesday 5/2 4:00 @ Salem High School

Thursday 5/3 4:00 vs. Ursuline High SchoolFriday 5/4 4:00 @ Boardman High School

Monday 5/7 4:00 @ John F. Kennedy High School

Boys and Girls Track & FieldVarsity Boys Baseball

Varsity Girls SoftballMonday 4/30 5:00 @ Struthers High SchoolTuesday 5/1 5:00 @ Mathews High School

Wednesday 5/2 5:00 @ Howland High SchoolThursday 5/3 5:00 vs. Hubbard High School

Friday 5/4 5:00 vs. Campbell Memorial High SchoolSaturday 5/5 11:00 @ Champion High School

Monday 4/30 5:00 @ Struthers High School

Tuesday 5/1 5:00 @ Howland High School

Wednesday 5/2 5:00 vs. Mineral Ridge High School

Saturday 5/5 11:00 vs. Ashtabula Edgewood High School

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1. Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford- The Colts get the guy they were willing to release Hall of Famer Peyton Manning for.2. Redskins: Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor- After trading several future draft picks to move up to this spot, the Redskins are rewarded with the Heisman Trophy winner3. Vikings: Matt Kalil, OL, USC- Young QB Christian Ponder and oft-injured RB Adrian Peterson are in need of better protection4. Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama- Unless they manage to trade down, Cleveland snags the dynamic playmaker to replace Peyton Hillis and open up the passing game5. Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU- Despite getting a 4 out of 50 on the Wonderlic Intelligence test, Tampa Bay drafts Claiborne to shore up their secondary 6. Rams: Justin Blackmon, WR, Ok. St.- One of the league’s worst offenses acquires a weapon for young QB Sam Bradford7. Jaguars: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame- I think they will trade down, but Jacksonville needs to give their 2011 draft pick Blaine Gabbert some help8. Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill. QB, Tex A&M- Miami may even trade up to get their hands on this former WR with lots of potential9. Panthers: Fletcher Cox, DT, Miss. St.- Cam Newton helped Carolina’s offense immensely, but their defense is still in need of help10. Bills: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa- The Eagles signed away their starting Left Tackle, so Buffalo looks to reinforce their offensive line

Upcoming, three-day NFL Draft creates hope for underperforming teams

Finan’s Top Ten Predictions Heading into the NFL Draft, who do you want the Cleveland Browns to select?

“Blackmon; they need a wide receiver!”

Junior Brandon Bensing

“Trent Richardon because Cleveland has a tradition of great running backs that have made the team successful”

Senior Scott Stevenson

“Trent Richardson. Why? He isn’t Ryan Tannehill.” Senior Thomas Adair

“Morris Claiborne; he’s a playmaker on the defensive side of the ball”

Senior Ahmed Al-akash

“Somebody that we can look back at in two years and say it was actually a good pick”

Senior Anthony Franco

Junior Evan McCollum

Guess Who?

Try to name the stand-out LHS athletes in the photos below:

“Trent Richardson: WE NEED A RUNNING BACK”Juniors Zach Nussle & Clay Becker

“Matt Kalil- Hopefully he falls to us. Some-one needs to protect McCoy from more concussuions”

“Trent Richardson & Jonathan Martin (OL); our running game needs help.”

Junior Zac Sicilian

Lakeview High School’s Varsity Baseball team scored a convincing win over Newton Falls on Apr. 19, 2012 at Newton Falls Community Park. The boys, who were struggling at 3-10 coming in to the game, rattled off ten quick runs in the first two innings to take a 10-0 lead on the Tigers. Starting pitcher David LeMasters pitched five scoreless innings and had nine strikeouts, including three

in the final two innings to close secure the win.

The Bulldogs were led by senior first baseman A.J. Hrusovsky, who had a double and earned three RBIs, and senior shortstop Kevin Arnold, who had two hits, including a three-run homerun. The scoring surge was closed with a run by senior Will Maus off a single by senior Louie Novakovich. Other players who had multiple hits include sophomore

c e n t e r f i e l d e r Jake Pishotti, f r e s h m a n o u t f i e l d e r Andrew Grove, and Maus. S o p h o m o r e Evan Olbrych also drove in two RBIs.

The team’s d o m i n a t i n g p e r f o r m a n c e had the coaches pleased as well. “We played as a team. Everyone was healthy and we hit the ball very well,” said

varsity coach Ron DeJulio, “This was our first week all season that we have been at 100%.”

With the win over the Tigers, the boys rose to 4-10 this season. The game was uncharacteristic of the Bulldogs, who had suffered a string of eight straight

losses in the beginning of the season before coming to form in the ides of April. The team struggled to replace former

senior Josh Pryor, who pitches at the collegiate level, and former senior Shane O’Connor, who was a vocal leader of the team. However, seniors Hrusovsky, Novakovich, Maus, Arnold, Anthony Franco, Bill Martin, and Ryan Myers add experience to an otherwise young team.

“We had to go through a learning curve at the beginning [of the season],” said DeJulio, “This year’s team has only three returning players with varsity experience. We also have gone through a lot of injuries and players having to sit out.”

The team’s leader in batting average is Olbrych, while Pishotti leads a close group for most RBIs. Although the season did not begin with wins as planned, the team looks to close it out with more wins and make a run in the playoffs.

Sophomore David LeMasters pitched a scoreless game in the win againt Newton Falls. The win was just the fourth

of the season for the Bulldogs.

Krafft

Bulldogs rebound after slow startBy micHael Krafft

Reporter

We played as a team. Everyone was healthy and we hit the ball very well.-Coach Ron Dejulio

“Has to be Matt Kalil if he falls. The game is won and lost up front.” Junior Chris Marsco

submitted

This LHS Senior plays on the First Doubles team, and is also the most vocal member on the

tennis team

Answers: Kyle Ames , A.J. Hrusovsky

One of the baseball team’s best hitters was sidelined with a concussion early in the season

and thieves. Love is found in unlikely places in Beauty and the Beast. Freedom comes at a cost worth fighting for in The Little Mermaid. Aladdin learns that that being himself works better than faking royalty. Aurora and Prince Philip find true love conquers all in Sleeping Beauty. In Atlantis, Milo finds that seeing the world will lead to discovery of treasures. Rapunzel realizes dreams are worth pursuing, no matter what obstacles stand in the way in Tangled. Having faith, peace is the key to acceptation, keeping sight of what’s important, discovering that you belong all are themes of Disney movies that, transferred to real life, molded me into who I am today.

Bringing the movies alive, believing fantasy can become reality, allowing any dream to become possible, the Walt Disney World brings fans into the stories. My favorite memories are of meeting my role models, the princesses I admired growing up, in person. Employees everywhere should emit friendliness, and every girl should be treated like a princess. Disney is not merely a theme park or a group of animated movies, but a philosophy of life: finding happiness in small events, recognizing that an obstacle now will lead to something better tomorrow, and knowing that your Prince Charming will come. Though not the most rational of thinking, reality will be wonderful, more magical if only you believe.

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Equally as annoying as a whiny classmate is the teacher who gives in to his/her wishes. In the last four years of my education I had only five teachers who simply told students to “deal with it,” and I respect those teachers for doing so. The lazy nature of students would diminish if more teachers shut down the complaining as soon as it started. While students are not entirely at fault for demanding easier work because their teachers give in when they complain, giving the whiners what they want only provokes them to continue such behaviors and indulges their laziness.

I would also like to point out that when we graduate and go to college, our professors will not be so compliant. If we want to earn the credit hours we have to do the work, they will not make assignments simpler. When we graduate college and find jobs, our employers will not care if we find the workload too difficult. Instead of making it easier, they will hire someone who is willing and capable of handling the job.

Teachers give out tough assignments for a reason: to push their students to reach new heights and develop creative skills that will benefit them throughout life. While different assignments and projects can be very taxing, in the end

Throughout my high school career, I have noticed that instead of attempting a difficult assignment by thinking on their own, students tend to complain instantly that assignments are too hard. Often, the issue is not a matter of intellectual ability, but rather pure laziness. What is even more disconcerting it that, most of the time, teachers comply with complaints by either babying students with elaborate explanations or lightening the load of the assignment.

Most students are perfectly capable of completing the assignments, and I find it very irritating when, out of laziness, students whine and complain. Instead of instantly saying the work is more than they can handle, students need to give it a try first. If a student puts honest effort into an assignment and cannot complete it because he/she does not understand, to ask for a simpler assignment would be perfectly acceptable. Lastly, if a student finds the workload to be more than he/she can handle, maybe he/she shouldn’t have taken the course in the first place. Other students who are willing and ready to work hard find you annoying, as well as a hindrance to their learning.

they will have been immensely beneficial. Nothing feels better than putting a lot of work into an assignment and receiving a good grade on it. Students can learn that hard work allows you to reap personal and academic rewards that will be appreciated later in life.

In closing, I strongly urge teachers: stop babying students and caving to their demands for easier assignments. I also ask that fellow students face the reality that this babying will not last forever because I fear that when they go to college they will find themselves overwhelmed by the workload.

Stop the WhiningBy tessa rowlands

Fundraising Manager

Disney dreams conquer all Disney PrincessesIn order from favorite to disliked

Ariel: my ginger sister sac-rificed to pursue her dreams.

And then achieved them.

Jasmine: She refuses to sacrifice her own happiness and dreams for

tradition. And she rocks the half-top

Rapunzel: Flynn Rider and a frying pan, ‘nuff said.

Mulan: Any girl who can save the entire country in a skirt just as a side effect of saving her father, deserves major props.

Belle: My heart goes out to this bookish princess because brains and

beauty go hand-in-hand.

Aurora: She may be sleeping, but her beauty really does reign. Purple eyes,

amazing hair, and a color changing dress? Amazing

Cinderella: Though I love her castle, she’s just too mainstream for me.

Snow White: While I understand she has redeeming qualities, her shrill voice

annoys me.

(Meg from Hercules and Kida from Atlantis: the Lost Empire deserve honorable mentions because they’re nothing short of awesome, even if they aren’t official Disney

Princesses)

(Pocahontas is floating around the middle here and I haven’t seen Princess and the Frog., yet. And don’t even get

me started on Tinkerbell.)

Roses &

Thorns

By celeste marsHall

News Editor

Disney is the stuff of dreams, the reality in which we all would gladly live, truly the most magical place on Earth. Ever since my first trip to Walt Disney World when I was two, I have wanted to become a Disney Princess. The unrealistic examples set before me at a young age did nothing for my determination. I was determined to become one of the beautiful, young, thin princesses who would be whisked away from her hardships by the Charming Prince, later to marry him and live among royalty in the castle. That dream ended when I was 10 when I revisited Disney and realized my idols were normal teenage girls in costumes. However, Disney still remains the happiest place on Earth, even to a high schooler (see band Disney trip last year and the awesome time we had acting like seven-year-olds), and has been a tremendous influence on my life.

When considering the magnificent morals of the movies, with their uplifting songs and colorful characters, the popularity of Disney is only logical. Disney movies are uplifting with happily-ever -afters, and the ordinary becoming extraordinary, but, if you search the smallest bit, you will uncover the answers to life’s mysteries, the reasons why parents allow their children to watch the movies though they contain convicts

Thorns to the water temple

Roses to 70 degree days

Thorns to Snow in April

Roses to 24 days!

Thorns to 24 days...

Roses to the Cincinatti Trip

Thorns to getting up early

Roses to Zelda

Roses to Jack saving Rose in the Titanic3D

Thorns to Rose letting Jack die.

Roses to college ramen noodles

Thorns to being poor for four years

Roses to YOLO

Thorns to only living once

Roses to unicorns

Thorns to them not existing

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&POINT CounterpointOpinions around LHS

As every senior faces the life changing decision of where to attend college, many factors run through his/her mind. Of these numerous factors, one of the most crucial is deciding on a roommate. The most academically and socially beneficial option is to room with a friend or colleague from high school. While a school decision should not be based on where a friend goes, if, by chance, a friend selects the same school, the student should seek out this friend as a roommate.

From an academic aspect, this option would be most suitable for the multiple reasons. First off, the student and his/her roommate will be able to relate. When one night one roommate needs to study for a final exam while the other is free of studies for the night, he/she will respect the other by either helping or going out. On the other hand, if the roommate selection was random, he/she may not be as willing to respect the other’s privacy for schoolwork due to a lack of emotional and social connection. Who knows, the roommate may throw a party on a crucial night of studying causing the other to fail his/her final the next day. Roommates who know each other and who have a strong rapport will have a greater sense of security when it comes to educational support.

Also, knowing a roommate before attending college helps a college freshman with focusing on his/her major. Knowing the roommate’s major allows time to schedule core classes together, allowing for potential

study sessions for the same class. Having a roommate the college freshman knows from high school offers crucial support.

Along with the multiple academic advantages of choosing a friend as a roommate, this choice also presents social benefits. While many students fear making all new friends in college, rooming with a friend aids in this transition. Sharing similar beliefs, values, and backgrounds means one’s friends are more likely to get along with his/her roommate. Many other aspects of college which demand focus will then receive more attention. Taking care of the social aspect (possibly the most stressful to a typical freshman) makes the academic and extra-curricular aspects easier to handle. Friendships created through roommates may open doors to activities such as athletics, clubs, or Greek life. This participation enhances the college experience.

Other conveniences through having a well-known roommate are evident during the weekend and holidays. On weekends, one may feel a little homesick, but being with a friend from home helps to ease this struggle. Also, traveling during the holidays becomes easier. Both would not be required to bring their cars to school, but rather each could carpool with the other, saving a tremendous amount of money on gas.

Ultimately, roommates with a friendly past have each other’s backs. Whether it is an issue with a class, a girl/boyfriend, or any other implication college brings, one has unwavering support from a roommate he/she knows well from high school.

Start off college with a friend by your side

By austin Haines

Sports Editor

LHS Senior Katelyn Braunegg-

“Random selection to meet new people”

Anthony Franco- ““Friend, for security

reasons. You don’t want to end up with a com-plete party animal.”

Sami Rogers- “I would room with

my stalker.”

John Solakakis- “Stranger because friend-ships don’t last, but being

strange with people always will.”

Lindsey Clark- “Random roommate to

meet new people”

Adam Rohrabaugh- “Random so I can meet new

friends”

Lexi Poulis- “Random because I have no

friends”

Alex Mellott- “Definitely a friend

because Austin Haines is the greatest”

Ahmed Al-Akash- “Random because if you know a person too long,

you get sick of them.

Abby Dunn- “Random because it gives me an opportunity to meet

new people”

With college just months away, many students have made the decision of where they are going to be attending school in the fall. The next decision is almost as important. Unless a student is commuting to a nearby school, they will likely have to live on campus for their freshman year, and with that comes a cramped dorm and a roommate. With many LHS students attending local colleges such as Kent State and Akron in masses, odds are that close friends are going to remain together. However, if a friend of yours asks to be your roommate next year, it might be awkward but the best decision, from a social and an educational standpoint, is to decline and move in with a stranger.

Although having a familiar friend seems beneficial on the surface, in the long run it will only restrict the social experience that is college. A lot of people meet their best friends in college, but that would be near impossible to do when spending every Friday night doing the same thing with the same person. Moreover, rooming with an unfamiliar person provides a good chance at a first new friend in the beginning weeks. If matched with a non-bathing buffoon, or any other type of unsavory partner, the administration will oftentimes assist you in finding a more-compatible one. After forging that first friendship, he or she will introduce you to others from their local high school, and next thing you know you have a whole new circle of pals. These new relationships could lead to newfound interests and hobbies.

Not only would new friendships be prevented by

rooming with a fellow Bulldog, but also current ones may be strained. Maybe the best friend from high school decides to change their personality at college. He or she could change from a social party animal into a shy bookworm most worried about keeping their grades and scholarships. Also, having a previous relationship can lead to problems. For example, two people that have known each other for a long time are more prone to borrow each other’s belongings without asking, wear each other’s clothes, and invade each other’s personal space. On the other hand, when interacting with a new individual, you would want to make a good impression throughout the first few months, thus ensuring a positive relationship.

From an academic standpoint, a randomly found roommate would help in more ways than one. Universities often match students with similar, if not identical majors. The resulting study sessions would be very beneficial towards understanding the material at hand. Perhaps he or she learned different studying techniques in high school, and learning them could be invaluable towards your own education. Third, Lakeview does not offer an overwhelming number of classes and electives, so the chances are better with a randomly chosen roommate that they could help you with an Accounting 101 class, something they took in high school.

Overall, in order to achieve in college, protect high school friendships, as well as establish many new ones, it is in the best interest of prospective freshmen move in with an unfamiliar roommate next fall.

Step out of your comfort zone and room with a stranger next fall

By PatricK finan

Editor-in-chief

This month’s political cartoon brought to you by LHS Senior Emily Schrecengost

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Many traditions are passed on through the years at Lakeview High School, and, perhaps, at high schools across the nation. Some are more like folktales, legends that bring skepticism, and others? Others are much more believable. There are (very hard to plan and frowned upon) Senior Skip Days, Senior Pranks (which often backfire and end in chaos, or worse, suspension), and the most common: Senioritis.

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone admit to falling victim to this tragic virus, you’d be reading someone else’s back page article this month. I’d be living it up in a mansion in some tropical climate where temperatures don’t fluctuate 40 degrees over the course of a few days. Of course, that would be insane; no one would throw away his or her money that frivolously. I could never get so lucky. But that’s beside the point. The minute a student is exposed to life as a high schooler, the idea of Senioritis is introduced.

That’s the funny thing about high school, though. Everyone, even those who claim to be enjoying the high school journey and don’t want to grow up, ends up wishing senior year would come quickly. As a freshman, I thought I was already experiencing early signs of Senioritis. As a sophomore, I realized my high school career was almost half way over and started to lack motivation more intensely. As a junior, hard classes discouraged me and just furthered the

severity of my Senioritis. And then, senior year hit. I reached my goal ACT score, got my college acceptance letter in September (earlier than almost everyone, which led to a lot less stress!), and received my scholarship award letter. I began to realize the true meaning of Senioritis. Those three years I spent thinking I had it? All a lie. The stars had aligned and then I realized: Oh, wait, I still have months left of high school. Luckily, by this point, almost all of those seemingly endless months have miraculously passed.

In the first three years of high school, everyone who thinks he or she has Senioritis, doesn’t; the reality of the situation is that Senioritis is just the excuse underclassmen use to neglect studies. Sometimes they even view it as a way of seeming older, perhaps more mature. (Yes, underclassmen, we see right through you!) The fact of the matter is that no one truly knows it until senior year hits. Teachers and colleges are constantly warning high school seniors to keep up the hard work until the very end of the year, assuring everyone that college admissions boards still consider final grades. But let’s face it: no one ever believes them, nor cares.

Distractions are everywhere in high school. Now consider this: senior year brings along senior pictures, college visits, graduation party planning, college applications, scholarship applications, prom, senior dues, senior trip, picking a college, deciding on a major, housing applications, finding a roommate, scheduling college classes, taking placement tests, and (of course) counting

down the days until graduation, among other things. This is all piled on top of the steady workload of high school curriculum, a social life, and, probably, sports. No wonder it’s hard for kids to focus on schoolwork. Although, I’m not saying it can’t be done. I mean, I’m struggling with Senioritis and still managed to bring all my grades up in the third nine weeks. It’s definitely possible.

With this being said, underclassmen, we’ve all been in your shoes. We know it feels like Senioritis, but it’s not. It gets so much worse, trust me. So relax and just enjoy the ride. As for the rest of my fellow seniors, I have some advice: don’t let Senioritis get the best of you. It’s understandable to procrastinate a little more than usual (for instance, I’m writing this article less than 24 hours before send out! It’s 11:00 p.m., and I still haven’t studied for tomorrow’s Calculus quiz), but don’t let this disease ruin chances of graduating or hinder scholarship opportunities.

To all upperclassmen I say, enjoy the comfort in knowing you have a daily routine and can be surrounded by the same great people all the time. Get your work done, because you’ll be rewarded. Be excited for prom and graduation and summer. Make countdowns and make plans. Some argue that Senioritis is a made up term, but I’m a firm believer that it’s a serious condition; learn how to manage it. Meanwhile, I’ll go about my business, trying to follow my own advice. Wish me luck.

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Fact or Fiction: The Truth About SenioritisBy aBBy dunn

A Very Eager Senior

- ATTENTION SENIORS: We only have about 24 more days to love and appreciate this glorious school... but who’s counting?

- Is anyone else putting off prom preparations as much as I am? It’s almost May and I have yet to get my dress altered or make a hair appointment.

- 972: The estimated number of half days Sara Chuirazzi has taken this year.

- My Random Fear of the Month: I’d have to say, my fearlessness has continued this month (for the most part), but in honor of my encoun-ter during open lunch today, I can admit that one of my biggest fears is hitting an animal with my car. I’m THAT girl who would rather hit a mailbox than hit a squirrel, (which I’m told is not safe driving, by the way). I already know that the first time I hit any kind of animal with my car, I’ll sob like a baby. I’m a big softy, what can I say.

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