September 2012 Monarch Vibe

Vol. 14 , issue 1 >> sept. 2011,

Spanish Exchange 2011 Proves to be a Success!

The Monarch Vibe, the official newsmagazine of Marysville High School, has been established as a forum for student

expression and as a voice in the uninhibited, free and open discussion of issues.

The newsmagazine also serves to provide information, entertainment, and commentary from Marysville on the matters of

school, local, state, national, and international issues of interest; however, emphasis will be placed on local and school

issues.

Readers may respond to The Monarch Vibe content and other issues through Letters to the Editor. Letters may be dropped

off in room 228, email them to [email protected]. An attempt will be made to print all letters we receive. Letters

must be signed, and any letters which are judged to be libelous, obscene, and materially disruptive to school or an invasion of privacy

will not be printed. The editors reserve the right to edit all letters. Submitters are responsible for editing their own submissions for

grammatical and spelling errors.

JUMP OFF — (pg. 2)

Hope center — (pg. 3)

Agape Imaging — (pg. 4)

High school internships,

speed limit change — (pg. 5)

Homecoming Calender — (pg. 6)

Letterman Jackets — (pg. 7)

Café changes—- (pg. 8)

Eat this not that — (pgs. 9&10)

Spanish exchange — (pg. 11)

FS Evan, Meredith — (pg. 13)

FA Conner, brooke— (pg. 14)

LITA Victorria — (pg. 15)

WKYB — (pg. 16)

Yearlong Exchange students — (pg. 17&18)

New Teachers — (pg. 19&20)

Frosh Rules — (pg. 21)

Warrior Review— (pg. 22)

STAFF

Ms. Earl— advisor

Emily Mueting — editor in chief

Lauren Evans — news editor

Ashley Grubb — feature editor

Lyndsie Anderson — layout editor

Pat Ralston — hybrid editor

Joseph boyd — business manager

TROY DAMAN — copy editor

Jordan Fisher — sports editor

EMILY SWEENEY — reporter

1 News News

Welcome to The Monarch Vibe! We are so excited to start this

year off with our new website and viral edition of the

Marysville High School newsmagazine. Many changes have

occurred on our staff since last May and we hope the student

body is as excited as we are. In June, a group of five of our

writers and our advisor spent three days at Ohio University in

Athens, Ohio. We went to a high school journalism workshop

and decided we were going to change some things this year.

First, we decided we wanted to go viral. According to

cnn.com, 92 percent of people say that they get their news

from more than one platform. While the rest of the world can

get news from newspapers, television, radio and the Internet,

MHS students were only receiving their school newspaper in

print. Now students have the option of print and web.

Second, our staff decided we wanted to test broadcasting. We

know how much students like to read an article, and we know

how many more would love to watch a video. This year, we

are going to upload videos to our website. We are planning on

posting upcoming events, interviews, and multiple fun things

going on at MHS.

Finally, our staff has decided to make The Vibe easier to read.

We did this by cleaning up our layout and using simpler fonts.

We also, because we are on the web, are able to make every

page in color.

The staff of The Monarch Vibe hope you enjoy our newsmaga-

zine and website this year. If you have questions or concerns,

please email us at [email protected] or write us a letter

and drop it off in Ms. Earl‟s room, B228. We would love to

hear your feedback and suggestions to make The Vibe what the

students want to see.

Emily Mueting

Editor-In-Chief

2 Jump Off Jump Off

The Vibe at OU School of

Journalism June 2011

mailto:[email protected]

Most of us in Marysville have gone by the East Elemen-

tary and have noticed it is vacant. Well, not for long. The

Hope Center is going to be put in the old school build-

ing. The center is a combination of different organiza-

tions that are going to coexist in one location.

This is going to help the organizations reach a wider

population. The Hope Center is going to benefit every-

one. Marie Nichols, the office manager of the center says,

“The youth center, located within The Hope Center, will

support and encourage teens on the journey to resist the

destructive pressure around them to become dynamic

servant-leaders in the world.”

MAMA is partnering with several other compassion ser-

vices organizations and agencies to provide care for the

people in Marysville. There will be ministers located in

the center to help with physical, emotional, mental and

spiritual, for free.

There are also many opportunities for volunteering in

almost every part of the Hope Center. Opportunities

range from helping teens with homework, coaching and

mentoring, to serving a hot meal or just being a friendly

voice while answering phones.

“The leadership team approached the school administra-

tion about reposing the empty school,” says Nichols.

While they were touring the building, the leadership

team had visions to expand many compassion-based

ministers, including some that were in need of larger fa-

cilities.

In all, The Hope Center is a great place, and will benefit

everyone whether you want to go and talk or come and

volunteer. It will be opening in October, so get ready to

get involved.

Ashley Grubb

Feature Editor

MAMA agencies and

ministries:

Union County Sheriff‟s office emer-

gency assistance

Union County Personal Needs Pan-

try

Marysville Clothes Closet

Union County Outreach Taskforce

Family to Family furniture bank

Here 4 Hope

Agape Community

Esperanza Café: a coffee shop within

The old East Elementary school building

3 News News

4

W hile most high school students

see summer as a time to turn

off their alarm clocks and race

to the pool, MJ Richardson, a

junior here at MHS, headed to Washington,

D.C. to intern for the House of Representatives.

After the grueling application process, Richard-

son awaited the results of his essay application

(Yes, he had to write an essay for something

besides school!). Once he heard the good news,

nothing but the rest of the school year could

stand in his way of what could be the greatest

asset to any college or job application.

Unlike a lot of internships, Richardson was

paid for his work. “I earned around $3,000, and

some went to paying for my food and other

expenses.” Some internships are un-

paid, but people apply for them be-

cause of the opportunities available

for those who work for no pay. In an

article for Time Magazine, author Ste-

phen Borkowski explains “leveraging

a simple internship into a full- time

job is a reason to go after an intern-

ship. Many firms approach intern

candidates as they would applicants

for a „real job‟- they‟re looking for

people who can fill a more perma-

nent role after they graduate.”

However, every internship has its

perks. “As an intern, I was allowed

access to basically anywhere in D.C,”

Richardson explained. “I got to go to

places most tour guides weren‟t al-

lowed to go!” He saw strictly moni-

tored rooms in parts of the White

House and the Supreme Court

House.

Unfortunately, the House of Repre-

sentatives internship is closed. “This

was the last year the internship was

available,” says Richardson.

“However, the Senate still has an

internship available, but it accepts a

lot less people because there are less

Senators than Representatives.”

On your way to the

high school for

summer gym or your best friend’s house in Mill Valley, some-

thing might have caught your eye: in early August, the

Marysville City Council posted a speed limit decrease of

20mph for Route 31, from 55mph to 35mph.

For those living in Mill Valley or anyone who takes Route 31 to

Marysville High School, this is a bigger change than it seems.

Chelsea Matejko, junior and resident of Mill Valley, responds,

“It’s busy, and kids walk across that highway to get to McDon-

ald’s!” You will probably need to leave or wake up a little earli-

er, and watch your speed more carefully; the Marysville Police

Department watches areas with speed limit changes the most.

Some agree it’s a positive change for Marysville. Maddy Ma-

son, junior, thinks “there will be less crashes.” But some think

this is too big of a change. Micah

Vaughn, senior, says, “I just don’t like

driving that slow.”

But will it truly make a difference? According to the

National Motorists Association, “The majority of motorists did

not drive 5mph to 10 mph over the posted speed limit when

speed limits were raised, nor did they reduce their speed by

5mph to 10mph when speed limits were lowered.”

It’s not likely City Council will change the speed limit back, so

while we all adjust, let’s just slow down and enjoy our time be-

hind the wheel.

Troy Daman,

Copy Editor

If you‟re looking for an internship a little closer

to home, Alex Warner, junior, already has a

head start. “I intern for the Thurber House in

Columbus. It started when I went there for a

class trip in elementary school, and they con-

tacted me and asked

if I wanted to intern

for them!” The Thur-

ber House is the

house of James Thur-

ber, author and car-

toon artist for many

books and maga-

zines. It offers tours for elementary students as

well as creative writing workshops. For more

information, visit thurberhouse.com.

Like everything in life, both of these internships

have cons. “This internship took up basically

my entire summer. I missed my camping, a

retirement party for my grandpa, and a funer-

al.” Warner agrees, adding, “Columbus is far

from Marysville, but I‟m glad I get to work with

kids. It‟s always what I wanted to do.”

Ultimately, the choice among which is the most

beneficial, an internship, a job, or neither, is up

to you, but don‟t be afraid to take a shot at an

internship. It can offer the most real world ex-

perience there is.

Troy Daman

Copy Editor

5 News News

Thurber House, located in Columbus,

Ohio.

Monday– Neon Day

Tuesday– Throwback Day

Wednesday– Mis-Match Day

Thursday– Theme Day

(Freshman-Paris, Sophomore-

Vegas, Junior-Cairo, Senior-

Barcelona)

Friday– Monarch Day

(Red and Blue)

The Parade starts at 6:15 and ends around 8p.m. There is then a pep rally

and bonfire at the high school football field.

The dance is from 8-11 p.m.

$10 to enter. Remember your student ID's!

6 News News

On Sept. 14 there was a publication in the Jour-

nal Tribune regarding a “redesign” of the varsity

letter jacket. As of right now there are no timelines

or deadlines to when or even if a “redesign” is go-

ing to happen. “I like the jackets the way they are

now. If we changed them it would ruin the

school‟s tradition of them, no matter what color

they are,” said Felicia Cuthbert, senior. Mr. Bline,

the new athletic director, questioned the color of

the jackets because our school colors are royal blue

and red, whereas the jackets are navy blue and

cardinal red. Bline meant no disrespect to MHS

tradition of the jacket. He did, however, meet with

a vendor to create several jacket designs and hand

them out to MHS head coaches. Mr. Chrispin did

say that this action may have been premature see-

ing as no decision has been made with the jackets.

Bline had said he only did this because he simply

wanted to get feedback from the coaches to deter-

mine whether or not to further this process with

the stakeholders of the jackets.

Mr. Bline had pointed out that a senior in 1941,

Beula Butler, at MHS had won the Union Journal

Tribune contest to name the mascot of the school.

“Monarchs” was the name she choose because

“they are the rulers in athletics and because the

wear royal blue.” This points out that our jackets

are the wrong color and aren‟t representing why

Butler chose Monarchs for the mascot. “I like the

jackets we now but Mr. Bline does have a point. If

our colors are royal blue and red, then why do

our jackets sport navy blue,” said Emily

Rea, senior. Royal blue would be more true

to our school tradition than the jackets we

Side of Current Varsity lettermen jacket

Back of Current Varsity lettermen jacket

7 News News

M ost people have noticed

the paint job and rear-

rangement in the cafeteria this year,

but you may or may not have noticed the changes in the food.

Drinks are now smaller sizes and have lower sugar content.

Cookies are made with whole grains and chips are now lower

in sodium and most are baked. Whole wheat buns are being

used and frozen vegetables are being prepared over canned

( there is less sodium in frozen). This is also why french fries

are only being sold two days a week rather than three. There is

too much fat in the deep fryer and to

meet state requirements, the cafeteria

has to use minimal fat. They do this

by serving fries less often and doing

more cooking than deep frying.

Sandy Glasmeier, head cook at MHS cafeteria, says these

changes are due to “new state standards. We need to have

healthier foods.” Also, “there will be more changes next year.

This year is transitional, next year it is law.” More foods will

be made with healthy ingredients and whole grains and less

food will be fried. Ohio Bill 210 says there is too many young

people and the state is going to try to help cut that down. This

bill only applies to schools, but McDonald‟s and other fast

food restaurants may be changing slowly because they will

have to change eventually also. If the government is partially

controlling what our kids are eating now, eventually they can

influence what choices the fast food companies make concern-

ing the foods they make and serve. This has already started

with Apple Dippers being offered in Happy Meals at McDon-

alds. Glasmeier also says “the students seem to be responding

well. At first they had mixed feelings with the whole wheat

cookies and different chips, but now that they have tried

them, they realize they are not too bad.” Also, the new salad

bar that offers more choices for vegan and vegetarians has had

great responses. Many people who are not even vegetarians

have been eating the veggie choices.

Mary Kallinicou, junior, has mixed feel-

ings about the cafeteria. “The salad bar

has been the best thing to ever happen to

MHS! But the ban of my usual snicker bar

that got me through the day stinks.”

If you have any questions or diet requests, visit the cafeteria.

The cafeteria tries to meet the needs of all students in our

building. They offer many vegan and vegetarian choices in-

cluding veggie burgers if requested. They will work with you

on any needs or concerns you may have. Also the cafeteria

needs feedback from students on what you like, do not like,

and want to see more of.

Emily Mueting

Editor-in-Chief

A coat of paint and healthier foods freshened up the cafeteria

The salad bar serves as a healthier alternative

8 News News

Cafete Everything you need to

Best

Worst

Chicken Patty Calories: 154 Total fat: 5g Sat. fat: 1g

Chicken Tenders (2) Calories: 260 Total fat: 14g Sat. fat: 2g

Pepperoni Pizza Calories: 350 Total fat: 13g Sat. fat: 5g

Asian Bowl

Calories: 394 Total fat: 11g Sat. fat: 3g

Bosco Sticks (2)

Calories: 460 Total fat: 14g Sat. fat: 4g Macaroni & Cheese

Calories: 350 Total fat: 22g Sat. fat: 13g

At the Salad Bar... By itself the lettuce in the salads has only 17 calories. Try adding spinach to your salad for a boost of antioxidants and fiber that also has cancer-fighting benefits.

Adding cheddar cheese to your salad adds 120 calories and 10 grams of fat (6 grams saturated fat). Ask for only a little cheese or skip it all together for a salad that is more low-fat.

Trade creamy dressings like Ranch for lighter dressings like Italian and Vinaigrettes which have less fat.

Hummus is a significant source of fiber and protein making it a low-cal way to stay full longer.

Grilled chicken is lean and pro-tein-packed, without the fat found in crispy chicken.

Make your salad colorful! Add a variety of toppings with nutri-tional benefits.

Green bell peppers and banana peppers are a significant source of Vitamin C.

Onions add a boost of flavor

Choosing salad is a deli-cious way to eat healthier!

9 Features Features

to make smart decisions at lunch!

Cafete Everything you need to

At the Salad Bar...

ria 101 to make smart decisions at lunch!

If given the option choose fresh fruits and vegetables over pre-packaged fruits and vegetables.

Sides Though student favorites, french fries and muffins are not the healthiest choices of sides for lunch. Below are some healthier options available at our school:

Apples: Besides helping pre-vent various types of cancer, eating apples aids in weight loss and helps build strong bones.

Oranges: Just one orange provides 116.2 percent of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin C.

Pears: A significant source of fiber, eating a pair will help you stay full longer.

Peaches: Contain a high number of nutrients your body needs such as nia-cin, thiamine, potassium, and calcium.

Carrots: This vegetable helps improve vision and nourish skin and also reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease.

Broccoli: This power food contains a high amount of potassium which helps to regulate the nervous system and blood pressure, repair sun dam-age, strengthen the immune system, and improve vision

Grains Vegetables Fruits Dairy Proteins

10 ounces 4 cups 2.5 cups 3 cups 7 ounces

Grains Vegetables Fruits Dairy Proteins

7 ounces 3 cups 2 cups 3 cups 6 ounces

A 150 pound man at a height of 5’8 who averages 30 to 60 minutes a day of physical activity should consume:

A 130 pound woman at a height of 5’5 who averages 30 to 60 minutes a day of physical activity should consume:

What should I eat?

To get personalized recommendations visit www.choosemyplate.gov

10 Features Features

“Beautiful, friendly and fun,” are just three of many words Mrs.

LaFrance, Spanish teacher uses to describe the country of Spain. With

the arrival of 37 students and four teachers to MHS from Segovia, a city

located near central Spain, it soon became apparent that the exchange

students shared these same characteristics. On the night of Sept. 11,

MHS host students and their families gathered in anticipation at Port

Columbus, many holding welcome signs and small gifts like flowers

and balloons, waiting to meet their exchange students for the first time.

Prior to the night of their arrival, MHS students were able to communi-

cate with their Spaniards through e-mailing and Facebook.

“I didn‟t know what to expect coming into this,” said Daryl O‟Conner,

senior, and many of her fellow hosts felt the same way. However, most

doubts were soon forgotten as the hosts and exchange students got to

know one another.

While in America, the Spaniards and their hosts participated in several

fun activities including going to a Columbus Crew soccer game, a pro-

gressive dinner in which the Spaniards were taught about American

holidays, and perhaps the most fun, a tailgate party and MHS football

game. On the weekends, when hosts were given the freedom to take

their exchange students wherever they‟d like, popular destinations in-

cluded the Columbus Zoo, Easton and other shopping centers, and

amusement parks like Cedar Point. Aside from their time in Marysville,

the Spaniards also went on a day trip to Cleveland and are currently in

New York City.

Though fun, the exchange was not without challenges. “[It‟s hard] ex-

plaining things he doesn‟t know,” says Nick Davis, senior, of his ex-

change student Alex Jiminez. “Like he didn‟t understand pancakes,

so I told him they were like waffles, but then he didn‟t know what a

waffle was.”

Also a challenge, “trying to figure out what she likes and wants to

do,” adds O‟Conner.

The obvious barrier between hosts and exchange students is lan-

guage, and while there are small misunderstandings, it proved not

to be as big of an obstacle as one might expect. All students in-

volved speak varying levels of English and Spanish.

Seeing students interact and speak to one another is something

looked forward to by MHS‟ foreign language teachers. “I love get-

ting to see my students use the Spanish language,” said Ms.

LaFrance.

Sept. 28 hosts and exchange students said their goodbyes and the

Spaniards departed for New York City. For some this is only tempo-

rary, as some MHS students will travel to Segovia in March for ten

days. Though they were here for only three short weeks, the memo-

ries made will last a life time. “It was really cool getting to know

someone from another culture and see how they are different from

us,” said Davis. “It was a lot more fun than I expected!”

The exchange was fun not only for hosts but also for the Spaniards.

“I love America,” said Ania Kasprzykowski Esteban. “I wish I could

stay forever. It is like my second home!”

Lyndsie Anderson

Layout Editor


The Spaniards live in Segovia, Spain

(pictured above).


Spaniards gather on the

steps of the Presbyterian

church for a progressive

dinner (left).

With a G.P.A. of 4.14, MacDonald has a bright future ahead of her.

She is involved in band, NHS, and she is a peer tutor.

So I have heard you are in band? What do you play?

Yes, [laughs] I play the clarinet and I am a squad leader.

What is a squad leader?

I have a group of students and I help them with their

marching and help them with their music.

I have heard you make your own clothes? Tell me a little about

that.

Well, I wouldn‟t say I make my own clothes; I just make

some of my clothes. I just started over the summer for a

hobby and I really caught on.

Why did you start to sew and make clothes?

I like to do crafts and I like to wear new clothes, so it

seemed to fit perfectly.

Very cool! You have probably been asked this since you began

high school, but what are your plans for the future?

My top three colleges are Case Western, Miami University

and University of Dayton.

What do you want to major in?

I would like to be a chemist or a chemical engineer.

Why are you interested in this major?

Good question. I feel like you can apply it to everyday life and I

find it really interesting.

Someone told me you are from Canada?

[Laughs] Yes I am!

When did you move here from Canada?

When I was around four years old.

What is your favorite thing about Canada?

All of my family is there and they have a lot of Tim Hor-

ton‟s there. Their Frapps there don‟t compare to Starbucks.

Tell me something interesting about yourself.

Hmm, well my birthday is on Christmas.

Oh cool. So do you get more presents?

Kind of. I get my Christmas presents in the morning and

my birthday presents in the afternoon.

What is your favorite memory about high school so far?

I would have to say the Chicago band trip. I had never been

there and it was really fun to go there with all my friends.

And we also marched in the St. Patrick‟s parade, which was

pretty cool.

Ashley Grubb

Feature Editor

Evan See has accomplished so much in the three years. He‟s been the goalie for

the varsity soccer team. See has taken several AP classes while managing a 4.3

GPA. So far, he has applied to seven different schools and still plans to apply to

more. See‟s top choices are Florida Institute of Technology, Valparaiso Universi-

ty, University of Hartford and Montana State University. See said that he would

most likely want to get out of Ohio go someplace new. He said

that there was nothing wrong with Ohio; he just wants something

different than what he‟s used to.

What’s something really interesting about you?

I'm working on rebuilding a 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT.

What’s something most people don't know about you?

I enjoy playing classical music on the piano

What has been your favorite class in high school? And why?

My favorite classes have been AP calculus and chemistry because

I really liked the teachers and they have taught me life lessons.

How many AP classes have you had? And what made you decide to take

them?

I've taken four AP classes but have six credits and I took them

because I liked the challenge and I wanted to get ahead.

What’s your schedule like for the day?

My schedule differs each day, but I usually have calculus in the morning and

then either humanities or psychology later in the day.

And you’re in college classes, right? What made you take those classes? And what clas-

ses are you taking?

Right now I'm taking Calc 2 at OWU and humanities and psychology at Colum-

bus State. I'm taking them mostly for college credit that will transfer after gradua-

tion.

What made you want to play soccer?

I wanted to play soccer this year because it was my senior year and I like my

teammates and if all goes well I should get to play some still.

What’s your favorite thing about Marysville, Ohio?

My favorite thing about Marysville would be the friends that I‟ve

made.

What is one regret that you have from being in high school? Would you

change anything?

If I had the chance to do it again I would probably put forth more

effort and try harder in my classes.

What’s one thing you’re looking forward to in college?

I'm looking forward to going away and having new experiences

and meeting new people.

What do you plan to major in?

Mechanical Engineering.

If you could have any job in the world what would you do?

I would love to design and engineer new and exciting cars.

What’s one piece of advice you want to give to freshmen?

I would just say be yourself and don't mind what other people think and also try

to get ahead in as many ways as possible.

Jordan Fisher

Sports Editor

13 Entertainment Entertainment

A successful MHS student has rightfully earned his spot as one of Septem-

bers featured athletes. Serving as one of the football team captains this

year along with an accumulated GPA of 3.95, Devine works hard on and

off the field.

What sports have you played throughout your high school career?

Four years of football and basketball, and I played la-

crosse one year.

What teacher or coach has personally impacted you the most?

I would have to say Mr. Holton because he has taught

me that math can be fun and he teaches a lot of life

lessons during his class.

So, what are your plans after MHS?

I know that I‟ll go to a four year university and possibly

play football. School-wise though I‟m looking into the

service academies.

Wow, that’s impressive. Do you know what you would like to

major in?

Right now I‟m undecided. It‟s a toss-up between education and engineer-

ing.

Well what would your dream job be?

Working with Joseph Boyd. No man, I‟m just kidding. I‟d just want to be

able to go to work and not hate life because I don‟t enjoy what I do.

Dream vacation/favorite vacation spot?

I have always wanted to go to Ireland because I hear its really beautiful.

But I have been to Hawaii before and really enjoyed it there.

Ah, I see. What’s been your most treasured high school memory

thus far?

All the practices, games and team bonding spent with my

teammates.

And what has been the biggest obstacle you have had to overcome

as a high school student?

Probably just getting used to the heavy work load of AP,

honors and college-prep coursework.

How has having Paul Devine as a successful former football

captain/MHS graduate and brother affected your high school

career?

I feel like it has been a really good thing for me because he

showed me how to do everything. I have always just followed the exam-

ple he set for me and tried to model his success.

If you could take back one mistake school related to help prevent underclassmen

from learning the hard way, what would it be?

Sophomore year, AP Biology. Junior year, AP Music Theory, AP Chemistry,

and AP Government. Senior year, AP Spanish, AP English, AP American

History, and AP Calculus BC. Eight AP classes and still upholding an

astounding 4.26 GPA all while being a cross country and track superstar.

Brooke Brown has her plate full with days of studying and running, while

still being involved in clubs and volunteer activities. Most recently, Brown

has also been named a semifinalist in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship

Program by receiving one of the highest PSAT scores in the country. With

all of these successes, there is no debate over Brown being a Featured Ath-

lete in this month‟s Monarch Vibe.

So how does your everyday schedule go?

Well I go to school, then [cross country practice], then home where I tutor

or work on my homework, and then to bed.

What have you been most proud of in your running?

Well, probably qualifying for regionals, or winning OCC‟s.

What is your P.R? (Personal record)

19.06 at OCC‟s my junior year (the year she won).

Do you plan to run in college?

Yes, definitely.

Where do you want to go to college? What do you want to major in?

My top pick right now is Notre Dame to major in pre-med.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Hopefully with a medical job and a husband.

Ok, so back to high school. What has been your favorite class in high school?

Probably AP Chemistry because it had a lot of chal-

lenges.

And who has been your favorite teacher?

Probably Mr. Gerdeman because I t.a for him and know him personally.

What will you miss most about high school?

The variety of classes, in college, I will only have a few each semester and

most of those will be for my major.

What is something weird people don’t know about you?

I would rather read a biology textbook or run than go out with friends.

So what do you do in your free time?

Run, and study, and I actually do talk to my friends.

What other organizations are you a

part of?

Leo club, youth group, a United

Way committee, and NHS.

Do you have any words you live

by?

Romans 8:28. “And we know

that God causes all things to

work together for good to those

who love God, to those who are

called according to His pur-

pose.”

What advice do you have to under-

classmen?

Don‟t overschedule yourself and

don‟t waste time away, because

four years go fast.

Emily

Muet-


You‟ve probably seen her in the art room with a paint-

brush in hand or rocking a saxophone on Friday nights but there‟s

more to this month‟s leader in the arts Torri Sanders. Forecasting

herself at Kent State University for fashion design and business

management, Sanders has an exciting future at her fingertips.

How long have you been creating art?

Since the age of two, I would always try and paint my dad‟s truck,

our dogs, and I did a lot of finger painting.

What art classes are you currently taken or have taken?

Art I, Drawing and Painting, Stained glass twice, Art and Design,

and Advanced Art.

How has your art changed during high school?

There is more of a message and emotion behind it. I‟m not just

drawing landscapes anymore.

Which teacher

has inspired you

most?

Definitely Ms.

Hasser. She always has some-

thing to say that really boosts

your self-confidence. I love her

attitude about everything. Also

Mr. Hermann was one of those

people that really was excited

for you to succeed.

Where do you draw your inspira-

tion?

I get my ideas from other art

shows and artwork. I like to

take an aspect from someone

else‟s art and make it

my own original

piece.

How do you think

when you create art?

It really depends.

Sometimes I struggle

but I usually just go

with my mood.

Stress is best because

when I‟m stressed, I

just have to paint. It‟s

motivating and also helps me bring out my insecurities.

What is your favorite type of art?

Abstract- I like taking realistic things and distorting them.

What is your favorite piece you’ve created?

A self-portrait this summer

What’s one type of artwork you’ve always wanted to create?

Something big, realistic and that has the mixed media aspect. I

like adding up weird things.

What’s a quote or something you live by?


1) What is your favorite song?

2) During what season are you the

happiest?

3) What’s your dream job?

4) Whom do you trust the most?

5) What is your favorite place to

eat?

6) what is your favorite movie?

7) What’s your idea

of a good time?

8) What is your fa-

vorite food?

1) Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles

2) fall

3) Marine Biologist

4) Brooke Green

5) Red Lobster

6) Tie between Breakfast

Club and Disturbia

7) Hanging out with

friends and bonfires

8) Chinese

1) Here Comes the

Sun by the Beatles

2) fall

3) Marine Biologist

4) Brookie Cookie (Brooke Green)

5) Red Lobster

6) Distrubia

and Break-

fast Club

7) Hanging

out with

Something by

the

Beatles

2) fall

3) Marine Biolo-

gist

4) Me

5) Chinese place

6) Disturbia and Breakfast

Club


18 year old senior.

Country of origin: Rovallesca, Italy.

What is your favorite thing about America thus far?

I really enjoy seeing all the places and the people. Cedar

point was a lot of fun and I liked Columbus as well.

What has been the biggest difference between Italy and America?

Well, the food is really unhealthy here and the drinking age

is much higher than it is in Milan. . Also, the Americans use

different methods when playing soccer.

Tell us a fun fact about Italy.

There is barely any change in the weather when the seasons

change, which is not the case f or Ohio.

So, where would students most likely catch you spending your free

time while here in America?

I am on the boys soccer team and I plan on doing track and

field. 16 year old junior.

Country of origin: Switzerland.


The people here are very open minded and help to introduce

new students much more than they would in Switzerland.

Also, I love the burgers and doughnuts here they are amaz-

ing!

What has been the biggest difference between Switzerland and

America?

Everything is bigger in America. One thing I really enjoy are

the free refills because in Switzerland you have to pay for

every glass you drink. And back home we go to school from

7:30a.m to 6p.m.

Any fun facts you would like to share with us about Switzerland?

Many people find it hard to believe that Switzerland is

smaller than Ohio and has three official languages (Swiss

German, French and Italian).

Have you joined any clubs or extra-curricula rs?

I do hip-hop and jazz dance at In Step Dance Center.


16 year old junior.

Country of origin: New Zealand.


I love how many thunderstorms there is here, because back

home we don‟t get many. I also love the Hot Topic store and

how everyone finds my accent amusing.

What has been the biggest difference between New Zealand and

America?

I would have to say the absence of my own culture.

What is a fun fact most people probably do not know about New Zea-

land?

Well New Zealand is a lot greener than Ohio because it is actu-

ally an island. So there is a real tropical theme throughout our

country.

Any clubs or extra-curricular activities that you are involved in or

will be?

I plan on joining the swimming and rugby team here at

MHS. Right now I am involved in the Anime club.

17 year old senior.

Country of origin: Sweden.

What is your favorite thing about America so far?

The free refills! The glasses for drinks at a restaurant are much

bigger here than they are in Sweden.

What has been the biggest difference between Sweden and America?

Probably the clothing, in Sweden everybody cares how they

look and dress fancy all the time. But here people dress how

they want and do not seem to care what people think as much.

What is a fun fact that most people do not know about Sweden?

In the summer the sun almost never goes down and in the

winter it almost never comes up.

And what activities are you involved with here at MHS?

Right now I am on the boys varsity golf team and I might

swim. I also plan on playing tennis. Joseph Boyd

Business Manager


Susan Wyman

Where are you from?

Upstate New York.

Where did you go to high school?

Norwich High School.

Where did you go to college?

Morrisville State University.

What class are you teaching?

I am a building aid. I help in the office

and study halls, and I assist the Athletic

Department.

What obstacles did you overcome to get

where you are today?

I really didn’t have any obstacles. I

found this opening and it was an easy

transition.

What are you looking forward to in your

years to come at Marysville High

School?

I really enjoy the staff and activities and

I hope to stay involved with them. I

also love the athletics and love Mrs.

Steepe for being so great.

What do you hope your students will

think of you by the end of this year?

That I am here for them but that I also

that I do follow school policy and that I

want to help them learn about im-

portant life choices.

Terri McKenzie

Where are you from?

London, Ohio.


London High School.


Undergrad at Eastern Illinois, Masters at Xavi-

er.


Family consumer science classes.

How many years have you been teaching?

Five years.



Having to work full time and go to college at

the same time.

What are you looking forward to in your years

to come at Marysville High School?

Learning everyone’s name and getting to

know everyone!

What do you hope your students will think of

you by the end of this year?

I hope they realize what I’m teaching is im-

portant and also fun!

Sean Saffell

Where are you from?

Worthington, Ohio


Worthington Kilbourne.


The Ohio State University


Geometry.


Four years



I taught in Circleville schools but really

wanted to be closer to my hometown.


years to come at Marysville High School?

Working with a diverse group of students

and getting to know the community.



That I care about their learning and I’ve got-

ten to know people better!


Joe Bline

Where are

you from?

Newark, Ohio.


Newark Senior High.


Kenyon College.


New Athletic Director.


Been coaching for 15 years. Athletic direc-

tor for four years.



I really didn’t have any obstacles I have

been really blessed with coaching out-

standing players. Also communication and

organization have helped me get to where I

am today.



Getting to know people and seeing how

things work, and also getting to know all

the coaches.

What do you hope your students will think

of you by the end of this year?

That I’m a fair person who really values

athletics and cares about how students

grow and learn in athletics.

Catherine Kelly

Where are you from?

Columbus, Ohio.


Worthington Kilbourne


Ohio University and then Ashland Universi-

ty.


Chemistry and Science 1


This is my first year.



I went back to school while I was pregnant

and I was working full time.



Seeing all my students graduate and what

they will go on to do. Also expanding my

classes and making them more fun.

What do you hope your students will think

of you by the end of this year?

I’m fair, consistent, and easy to talk to.

Emily Sweeney

Reporter

Lois Everitt

Where are you from?

Lima, Ohio.


Shawnee High School.


The Ohio State University.

What classes are you teaching?

Advanced Comp, English 9, and Creative

Writing.


Academic support at Bunsold for one year,

and a guaranteed sub for two years.



After supporting husband through college I

returned to school when my kids were very

young (an infant& four years old).



I am excited to be a part of something that is

important to me, and helping prepare kids

for the real world. It’s also fun working with

high school kids.



Someone who cares about the people that

they are and that I have prepared them for

life challenges.

20 News News

Its frosh year, if I don’t do so well with grades, I still

have time to improve them.

College Applications are due? I wish I would have

worked harder the past four years. Jon Weinlein, sen-

ior, says “I should have focused more on grades.. now

I’m trying to prepare for college.”

There are a lot of clubs out there but I want to do ones

that my friends will be in.

This scholarship wants clubs and extra-curriculars?

Why didn’t I do FCA or Leo club my fresh man year? Sam

Johnson, senior offers her advice, “Do more community

service and get involved. It makes a difference!”

OGT, ACT, SAT… OMG! OSU, USC, NYU… too many options!

High school is a great time to expand my options.

There are so many older people here and many

more of them too!

Kyle Mcglone says, “Getting too tied up in relation-

ships can be a mistake.” You’re moving on to new things

and getting too involved with one person can be a real

distraction.

The seniors don’t want to be friends with me.. they

really don’t care.

“Get to know everyone!” says senior Natalie Rohyans. It

really helps to be outgoing as you venture to new places and

are forced to socialize with people you’ve never met.

Attention class of 2015: this page is for you. If you

think this is going to be a do this not that type of arti-

cle, think again.

By now you‟ve gotten into the swing of things, hope-

fully. You‟ve realized that high school isn‟t so bad.

Yet, all this excitement began back in January when

you first began registering for classes. At that point

you realized you had options and the days of check-

ing the school doors for class postings were over. The

magical world of Aeries opened up and the choice of

classes such as art, computer keyboarding, and for-

eign language presented themselves to you.

With January long gone and a month of school al-

ready passed, the first day of trying to locate your

friends in the cafeteria and finding times to go to

your locker have all been handled. Your worries as

the new class at the high school have been resolved

and you‟re learning that high school definitely has

more perks than middle school.

You may still have some concerns but don‟t worry,

so do the seniors! With that said, as you go through

your high school years remember one important

thing (although there are a few others): You‟re not

alone! Senior, Jaclyn Rumler also has some advice of

her own, “Freshman year is a learning year so if you

make mistakes, learn from the bad stuff,” she then


I have a riddle for you, what do you get when you add one phys-

ics teacher, one ex-marine brother, one alcoholic father and UFC

fighting? The answer is one heck of a “sports” movie. When I first

looked at the trailer for Warrior I thought, “Oh look they already

re-made The Fighter,” but then I saw the trailer over and over and

thought that could turn out to be a really good movie, which is

why it‟s my “on the fence movie” this month.

Warrior shows the story of two brothers, Brendan and Tommy, as

they train for the largest mixed martial arts tournament in the

world. The older brother, Brendan, is a mild mannered physics

teacher with a past as an average fighter who gave up fighting

after an accident that happened during his last fight. With his fam-

ily‟s house on risk of foreclosure, Brendan has to pick fighting

back up to make ends meet. Through a twist of events, Brendan

makes it into the 16-man tournament Sparta, where the goal is to

find the strongest man in the world. Brendan‟s brother, Tommy,

returns from the war in the Middle East as a marine. With a tough

exterior, Tommy doesn‟t talk about his time overseas, or talk much

in general. This makes it hard to connect to him. Tommy meets

with his father, played by Nick Nolte, who was his coach for wres-

tling during his time in high school. Tommy has his dad train him

but the tension between the two is strong and hardly seems like a

father-son relationship. Tommy‟s connections get him into the

Sparta tournament as well.

Warrior gives viewers fight

scenes that make you cringe

but still put you on the edge of

your seat. Warrior had prob-

lems showing all the back sto-

ry of the characters lives as a

children but still “wow‟s” you

with the drama and action of

professional fighting.

Warrior gives audiences the

thrill of an action movie while

still packing the sad punch of

a drama film. Warrior makes

you feel for the characters and

has an ending that will sur-

prise all. I suggest going see it

with anyone: your parents, your girlfriend or boyfriend, or just

any friends. Warrior is worth watching.

5/5

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“Sometimes I Am Victorious

and Even Beautiful—”

By Becca Troncone

Sometimes I am victorious and even beautiful—

As when my art comes to life and speaks to me,

Growling at me if I am in a bad mood,

Or grinning and dancing with me in my dreams

Living in a world ruled by creations when

FWACK!!! A ruler hits my desk as it screams in pain

My artistic dreams are pulled to a halt as the room be-

comes silent

Drawings reeling through my head as they tell me not to

worry

Then the teacher disappears to the back of my theories

Dreaming a last with the cluttered emotioned characters.

The sound of the teachers’ monotone voice trails way

Watching the creatures in my art transform before my

eyes,

Wolves howling at me from the pigments of white paper

Hissing hair felines hurrying away horrified

Always returning to a dreamlike state

Will be a priority for the next day as

Wolves GROWL and gargle bloody cries

“Romance”

By Kelsey Mack

A warm embRace is like the

flicker Of a

flaMe

Your love hAs my

MiNd filled with dreams

Forever I shall Cherish

All you givE to me

This ROMANCE was made for us, you see

“My Favorite Memory”

By Lizzie Roman

Always on my mind,

Sometimes not too hart to find.

I close my eyes,

and let the time rewind

Savory and warm,

the opposite of a winter storm.

The best thing yet,

One thing I won’t forget,

Is that it’s always there for me,

Like a sweet, sweet harmony

Making the Hershey Kiss

My favorite memory.

“Love”

By Stephanie Preston

Someone I loved left me alone. Now I’ve got a heart of stone.

I’ve tried to stay close, but I’m so afraid of the various choices I’ve made

Now it’s time for me to fly. Spread my wings and learn to try

Every night I wonder why While the tears are still rolling down my eyes

Every night I say a prayer To keep me safe when I go anywhere

Someone I loved left me alone Now I’ve got a heart of stone.

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“Nightfall”

By Kassie Scott

She looked through the glass,

The shattered, dull mirror,

At her own reflection that was so broken>

She was so broken.

And her lively blue eyes,

Had faded with that mirror,

Broken with that glass,

Lost in her thoughts.

Mangled brown hair,

She had once cherished so,

Kept nice with her house,

But it was gone too.

Then a figure appeared in that mirror,

Diverted her attention,

Where her lovely self looked back

With a triumphant smirk.

“You’ve let me win,”

She cackled through sharp teeth,

“Why have you?

See how weak you’ve become?”

The girl said nothing,

And remained silent,

Staring back at that girl she had once knew,

That self she had once fought.

But she didn’t fight back,

And let her take over her life.

No life.

I was smitten,

I was blind,

Words can be written,

But yours are a devious design.

Your words said that you loved,

But your eyes spoke lies,

Fallen like a wounded dove,

Left to bleed with murderous cries

I can see the tricks behind,

Your slick roll of the die,

You thought I had such a naïve mind,

You should know this fox is deceivingly sly.

I’ll come back with jaws,

Snapping at your feet,

Feed off the terror that I cause,

I’ll tease you with my flashing teeth.

I will tear out your heart,

And make it bleed,

Throw in some poison darts,

And off your betrayal I will feed.

But I will not be finished,

I’ll come back with more vengeance,

Hide in your shadows so diminished,

I am the nightmare of your sense.

“Struggle for My Life”

By Kenton Hughes

The feeling I get when I hear about someone wanting to commit suicide is one of disgust and

sorrow, yet also knowing that I was once in that exact mindset. When my grandma died I was

seven years old, at such a young age I had lost one of the most important people in my life, and I

couldn’t handle it.

For about a year I would spontaneously burst in to tears or go on a violent rage and try to de-

stroy everything in sight until I collapsed from exhaustion and I would just drop down and cry.

The worst part of this whole depression was when I was alone thinking. My mind was free to

wander and that could turn scary. It got so bad that I would think about suicide daily and I

would always have it on my brain.

My lowest time was when I almost tried to kill myself. I was planning on taking a kitchen knife

and cutting my veins. I was in the bathroom with the tub filled so I could lie in warm water as

the blood escaped. I had my shirt off and the knife in my hand looking at my reflection in the

mirror.

I let out a deep sigh and looked down and saw a paper on the floor. I picked it up, it was a note

a friend had given me the day before and I hadn’t bothered to read it. I opened the note and

started reading; she told me she knew I had been going through a rough time and wanted me to

know she was always there for me. She told me I was one of the most important people in her

live and she hated that I had to go through this and there seemed like there was nothing she

could do. She told me she loved me and gave me her number if I ever wanted to talk.

I finished reading the note and when i looked in the mirror I had tears streaming down my

checks, but there was something different…I was smiling. I hadn’t truly smiled since my grand-

ma died, and I was smiling. I put my shirt back on and put the knife away. I called my friend

and told her thank you, she was the best friend I would ever have and that she had saved my

life. We continued talking for almost four hours until my mom got home, and when she got home

I ran to her and gave her a huge hug. I’ve never told her or anyone about what I would have

done until

recently.

From that moment in my life I wanted to try my hardest to let other people know I was there

for them, that I would always be there if someone needed to talk. That is still a big part of my

philosophy to this day.

I want to be here for my friends and save them like I was saved

so long ago




“TV is so mainstream”-

Zach Robinson, Freshman

“Terra Nova”- Kayla

Lemaster, Junior

“Bones” - Abbey Rutan, Junior “Big Bang Theory”- Nathan

Zimmerman, Sophomore

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