October 2010

Wadsworth High School
Newspaper II/III
october 2010
The
1870 - 2010
Wadsworth City Schools:
“Celebrating 140 years of
Excellence in Education”
Volume XXXVI No. 1
625 Broad Street Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
Julia P. (Gerdnic) Gregory
Class of 1970
Business Management
Financial Executive
William J. Lyren, P.E.
Class of 1958
Director of Public Service
City Engineer
the
Photo courtesy of mr. magnacca
Photo by Callie Ray
Construction of replacing the old school with the new school has taken place daily.
BY BRETT AMADON
AND CALLIE RAY
As a Wadsworth High
School Alumni, Gregory
has been accepted into
the WHS Hall of Fame.
She has been awarded
this honor as a mark
of her success in the
business world and a
business manager and
financial executive.
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Construction creates moving pains
WHS
Meritorious
Alumni Hall of
Fame Inductees
Lyren
has
been
recognized by the WHS
Hall of Fame for all that
he has accomplished thus
far in his life. He has held
a career in working for
the city as the Directer
of public Service and as a
city engineer.
BRUIN
Trick-or-Treat
October 28
With all the new beginnings
and recent endings, there are
bound to be a few bumps in the
road.
The ongoing construction of
the high school has posed minor
inconveniences for students and
staff such as parking, practice
schedules and places to practice.
While some have begun
adjusting, students and staff
realize that things here at the high
school must be worse before they
can get any better.
Over the summer, students and
staff have watched Steiner Center
be torn down and construction
fences put up. For some, this
experience of “out with the old
and in with the new” has been
heart wrenching, while for others,
it has been exhilarating.
“It has been exciting to watch
everything that is going on
behind the high school. We are
all witnessing history in the
making and I am excited for the
new school because I got to help
design the new art rooms,” said
art teacher Mrs. Sandra Nedoh.
On the other hand, members of
the swim team are uneasy about
the tearing down of Steiner.
“I took my first swim lessons
there and learned to swim at six
months old. I have spent a lot of
time at Steiners through the years
After school, students begin their trek to the Steiner parking lot.
being on the swim team. It is hard
to see the team uprooted when
we have made so much progress
in the last few years,” said Josh
Stephan, 12.
The 2010-11 swim team will
now be forced to bus over to
Barberton for daily practices.
The new schedule includes lifting
in the morning and evening
practices.
Along with the swim team
dealing with the changes, so have
most of the fall sports teams that
usually practice on the fields
or train on the track as part of
their pre-season and in-season
workouts behind the school.
Soccer and football have been
moved to various locations such
as Muhl and Bird Park.
The good news is winter sports
teams and the track team will
have the opportunity to break
in the new track as it has just
recently been completed.
The new track is red with white
lines and numbers, and has been
moved from right behind the
high school to back by a local
development behind the middle
school.
“I am so excited that the track
will be the first part done with the
new school. It will allow us to get
in our pre-season workouts that
will help us for the upcoming
season,” said Dominic Owens,
12.
The new track will be open
to all of the high school sports
teams, but will not be open to the
community yet.
Another hot topic that has risen
among students is the current
parking situation. The Band has
been forced to move practices to
the front parking lot, which has
resulted in students having to
park in the old Steiner parking
lot.
“I do not think this is very fair,
I think that the Band should be
practicing in the Steiner’s lot,”
said Bilal Hoblos, 11.
Students such as Hoblos must
arrive early or they will have a
lengthy walk to school. This has
been a problem during the fall,
but fortunately, Marching Band
winds up its season soon.
Another issue on top of the
walk is the dirt and debris that
the construction has left on cars.
This dilemma has not been a fan
favorite among students and staff.
“I don’t appreciate how my
nice clean car gets dirty because
of the construction trucks,” said
Spencer Schleigh, 12.
While the high school project
is on everybody’s radar, the
elementary
schools
across
Wadsworth are experiencing
crucial overhauls as well.
Isham, Valley View, and
Overlook Elementary Schools
will also be under construction.
“I think it is wonderful that
the elementary schools will get
renovations along with the high
school because younger students
deserve the same opportunities
that the older students receive.
After all, the children are our
future,” said Jenny Wise, 10.
Overall, the project is geared
towards keeping Wadsworth as a
top notch school district in Ohio.
Once again, the Wadsworth
City School District was rated
Excellent with Distinction for the
2009-10 school year by the Ohio
Department of Education. This
is the eighth year in a row that
our school district has attained
the highest possible rating on the
state report card. Wadsworth City
Schools earned a perfect 26 for
26 on the indicators.
Remarkably,
this
year,
Wadsworth is the only school
district in Medina County to earn
the equivalent of A+ on the state
report card.
All of this moving has caused
a stir among many of the students
both in a positive and negative
way. Some students enjoy the
change and progress that the
school has been making, while
others believe that it is just simply
a pain.
The feeling around school
among students and staff is that
the construction has caused a bit
of a hassle, but in the end, the
town of Wadsworth will change
completely and will continue its
high rate of academic success.
Bruin:
index Page
fall sports & homecoming
foreign exchange student
Students have fun at homecoming. Athletes
strive for success.
Student from Swizterland shares from her
experience.
– pages 10 & 11
new coach leads team to success
Volleyball team wins Suburban League Title.
– page 13
– page 8
Favorite halloween costumes
Students and teachers share their favorite
costumes.
News.............................................................3
Opinion......................................................4,5
Ads .....................................................6, 7, 14
Entertainment............................................... 9
Picture Pages ........................................10, 11
Features .......................................................8
Of the Month...............................................15
Sports....................................................12, 13
Speakout.....................................................16
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October 2010
Sticks and stones
punishment, the less the crime
will be committed. Instead of
just a minor slap on the wrist,
the implementing of suspensions
and even expulsions will greatly
cut down the number of bullying
incidents.
Students also need to
realize that making fun of
others verbally or with new
technological
advances
is
wrong. However, “kids will be
kids and bullies will be bullies.”
Incidents can be prevented by
early detection of serious threats
and reporting them to the proper
authorities (such as parents,
teachers, administrators) can
solve problems.
It is unfortunate to see that
the news stories of deaths and
suicides are what it took to
increase bully awareness, but its
better late than never.
So, remember students, sticks
and stones may break our bones,
but names can ALWAYS hurt us.
The Bruin hopes that this
growing problem will be solved
and that Wadsworth High will
truly become a bully free zone.
Dear Editor,
I hate some of the rules in this
school. Kids in study hall should
be allowed to listen to music if
it is not bad or disturbing. They
should also be allowed to sleep. I
also hate the fact that study hall
monitors yell at us for talking and
disturbing others; when they are
always chit-chatting and laughing
with one another. I hate how the
only time I can go to the bathroom
without interrupting class is at
lunch, and we are forced to use
the disgusting lunch bathrooms.
There are clean bathrooms in
other places of the school, and we
deserve to use them!
Mike Brazier, 11
and showing school spirit is so
much fun!
Ali McNeil, 12
Editorial
It is unfortunate to see the
recent news stories of students
committing suicide due to the
increase in bullying.
Because of these events,
schools around the country are
tightening the bolts of their bully
lock-down.
We at The Bruin are in
complete agreement with
the school’s new antibullying policies.
When a student goes
to school, he or she must
feel safe. The last thing
one needs is to worry
and wonder what kind of
social torture is awaiting.
We all know that
bullying is an every day
occurrence and a major problem
in today’s society. However, with
a few simple changes, we can fix
and contain the disturbance that
bullying has caused.
The
steps
that
the
administration is taking to
protect students against bullying
are exactly what this school and
every other school needs to do.
The more serious the
E ditorial
The Bruin
Brewin’ Debate
Should players be suspended for breaking the code of conduct?
YES
NO
By brad virgin
By Hayden kilbride
Players should definitely be suspended
for breaking the code of conduct. Athletes
represent the school, community, and their
parents and if they are not suspended for their
actions then they will do it again and again.
They made a choice in which they knew the
consequences before they broke the code of
conduct. Players can not be exempt from the
rules, they should actually have a more strict
set of rules and codes to follow because they
truly represent the school and the community.
Yes it does hurt the other players that have
followed the code of conduct, but it is a team
sport and you will succeed as a team and you
will suffer as a team. Yes, it does hurt the
team when players are suspended, but it is a
team sport so the players need to make good
choices in the first place and not break the
code of conduct. Wadsworth athletes should
be some of the top students in the school.
Even though players who break the code of
conduct need to be disciplined, suspending
them is not the best way to approach the
situation. The reason that this is not a good
approach is that if these players get suspended
then the team has a worse chance of winning
games which leads to punishing people
who have not broken the code of conduct.
While suspending these players hurts
everyone on the team there is a way that
can discipline the players that broke the
rules while not punishing the players that
followed them. The coaches could give these
players additional exercises or workouts that
would have to be completed at the end of
practices. Another way that they could be
disciplined is by giving the athletes detentions.
I am not condoning breaking the code
of conduct, but if a player or players
do break it, the rest of the players
on the team should not be punished.
Letters to the editor....
Dear Editor,
Wadsworth High School can be
a good school at times. Though
I do not like it, because we can
not have even the smallest hole
in our jeans. I don’t like how
the hall ways are crowded all the
time. I also dislike how hot it
gets and cold it gets. I love all
of the dances and games every
weekend. I think that tailgating
Dear Editor,
I think that bowling club should
be made a varsity sport by the
administration. They have been
saying that they were going to
make it a varsity sport for the past
two years, and it is still just a club
sport. As a member of the bowling
team, I think that we deserve to be
called a varsity sport because we
work just as hard at our sport as
anyone else does at their’s.
Michael McVicker, 10
Dear Editor,
The food we buy at lunch from
the school is gross. They do not
give you enough food, and they
are not very nutritional. Having
better lunches would improve
students attitudes drastically. We
wouldn’t be hungry anymore,
so we could truly focus on the
classes that we take.
Drew Starr, 11
Dear Editor,
We need better themes for spirit
week next year. They need to be
crazy and fun. Like tie-dye day,
instead of vacation T-shirt.
Hannah Simmons, 11
Dear Editor,
I do not like the amount of time
we have in between classes. I
have to take all of my books to
fourth period for the rest of the
day because my locker is in the
700 hallway and my classes are in
the 200 hallway. All I need is one
extra minute and I would have
enough time to go to my locker
and back. Also the lunches here
are terrible. The hamburgers are
not even meat and they are white
on the inside. Last time I checked
hamburgers are usually brown. I
think better lunches would just
make students all around better
during the day.
Mark Casalinova, 9
Dear Editor,
Wadsworth High School is
either too hot or too cold. In the
summer and start of school each
Bruin Staff
Editor-in-chief: Adam Woodard Assistant Editor: Evan Dammarell, Mackenzie Blanton
Copy Editors: Samm Malkowski, Kayleigh Miller, Hayley Douglas
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Editorial: Page Editor: Adam Woodard Reporters: Hayden Kilbride, Brad Virgin
Entertainment: Page Editor: Elaina Lanson Reporter: Claire VanFleet
Speakout: Page Editor: Kayleigh Miller Reporter: Hayley Douglas
Opinion 1: Page Editor: Kara Long Reporter: Garret Cutting
Opinion 2: Page Editor: Tate Moore Reporter: Matt Doyle
Features: Page Editor: Alexa Baier Reporter: Jack Snowball
News: Page Editor: Kaitlin Sherrill Reporter: Molly Priest
Picture Pages: Editors: Hayley McQuate, Mallory Gruich, Tiffany Weiss
Sports 1: Page Editor: Tom Calhoun Reporter: Josh Kipfer
Sports 2: Page Editor: Luke Lyren Reporter: Nick Tavanello
Of The Month: Page Editor: Samm Malkowski Reporter: Natalie Davis
Ads/Business Manager: Hayden Kilbride Assistant: Brad Virgin
Adviser: John Gramuglia
room is hotter than it is outside.
In the winter the classrooms are
so cold its like sitting inside.
Jack Heideman, 10
Dear Editor,
Recently, there have been some
changes made in the English
grading scales. This new seven
point scale in not fair to students.
A 92% is now a B instead of
an A. Grades can be greatly
affected by these 3 percentage
points . Wadsworth students are
encouraged to boycott English
class until the ten point scale is
renewed.
Joe Trogdon, 11
Dear Editor,
I would like to complain
about the amount of books that
kids carry around with them.
Everyone knows what I’m
talking about. The kids who you
look at and think, “Do they have
a locker?” because they have
ALL of their books with them. It
makes them look extremely bad
and sometimes, they drop their
books or come to a closed door
and are unable to open it. So my
suggestion to them is to carry
books in both hands, or figure out
how to stop at your locker.
Jack Bertuzzi, 9
Dear Editor,
I think it is absolutely
ridiculous that people cannot
sleep during study hall. If a
person does not have books or
homework to do in study hall,
then they have to sit there for
an entire period just staring at a
wall or a random person. When
most students stay up late at night
doing homework and studying,
they should be allowed to sleep in
study hall to catch up on sleep. It
is just a waste of time to sit there
and stare at something when you
could be sleeping and dreaming
about your future.
Ryan Wise, 11
Dear Editor,
I just wanted to say that The
Bruin is my favorite paper in the
Northeast Ohio area. I love to
learn about my school and peers.
Kevin Sklarek, 12
Editorial Policy
The Bruin is a monthly publication produced by the Newspaper II and Newspaper III
students at Wadsworth High School. The Newspaper I class produces the May issue. The
staff will do its best to inform the student body and the community of intra-school, community or national events that affect the student body.
This paper provides on-the-job training for the staff members. All decisions are made
by the staff members with the advice and suggestions of the adviser. The school administration works closely with the staff to ensure accuracy. We, as the students of journalism,
hold the same rights and the same responsibilities as professional journalists as we strive
for professional standards. These rights include the right to print any material that is not
libelous, obscene or excessively disruptive to the school process.
The Bruin will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of religion, color, creed or
sex. The staff members accept full responsibility for everything appearing in this publication. The staff strongly encourages students to express their opinions through the letters to
the editor column, which is printed every month. The staff also encourages the members of
the community to express their opinion as well. Space permitting, all letters will be printed.
Because the staff accepts the responsibility for the contents of the paper, we must reserve
the right to edit or omit any portion of any letter. All letters must be signed, but the name
will be withheld upon request.
N ews
Principal’s
Message
OK, first, I am compelled to
take a step back in time to the last
edition of The Bruin and offer an
apology to our students and staff
for my incorrect notation of the
person who sings, “Schools Out.”
Yes, it is Alice Cooper, and I knew
that! Many thanks to everyone
who corrected me! No excuses,
and no blame, but hopefully, the
editorial staff of the Bruin will
catch my future mistakes before
printing them! Whew, that mistake
bugged me all summer!
I continue to be impressed by our
students at WHS. As witnessed at
the recent homecoming dance, our
student behavior was exceptional
with almost 1,100 students
enjoying the dance. I also witness
this everyday in the hallways and in
our classes. We greatly appreciate
everyone taking personal pride in
their daily interactions at WHS.
We also place high priority on
students respecting each other.
At WHS there is no place for any
form of bullying, and we will
not tolerate students harassing,
intimidating, or abusing other
students in person, in groups, in
written, verbal, or physical form,
or in cyberspace. Please help us
maintain the excellent school we
have by maintaining a respectful
environment in our school
everyday!
A teaching moment . . . students,
when you see myself, or any other
adult in the building meeting and
greeting you in the hallway, at the
classroom door, in the office, at
the athletic fields, etc., please be
sure to note your appreciation by
looking us in the eye, responding
politely and respectfully to our
good mornings, hello’s, how ya’
doin’, etc., and when possible firm
handshakes, high fives, knuckle
hit, or whatever is appropriate at
that time. It is so important for
young adults to learn the value of
appropriate social interaction with
adults, including those in authority
positions. When others are being
polite or showing interest it is
expected that a response occurs
in a manner that is acceptable, no
matter the circumstances of your
day at that moment. It will help
you many times over in the future
as you transition from high school
to the next chapter of your life.
As the end of the first grading
period approaches, I hope you
have placed yourself in a position
of success through your hard work
and dedication in the classroom.
Our teaching staff is committed
to help you achieve to your best
ability. Take the time to seek out
assistance when you need it.
In upcoming issues, the
Principal’s Message will begin
a series on Character. I will
introduce “Trustworthiness” in the
November column. I will have
guest writers address the other
five character traits throughout
the school year. Character defines
who you are, so I ask, “Who are
you?”
“We are . . . Wadsworth!”
Mr. Parsons
THE BRUIN
October 2010
3
Familiar food franchises invade city
BY KAITLIN SHERRILL
Recently, satisfying the taste
buds of Wadsworth residents, the
new Chipotle on High Street is
only the first of several franchises
to make their way to the city.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is
wildly popular among people
of all ages, despite it’s notso-good-for-the-gut
wraps.
So it only makes sense that
many were ecstatic when
it
came
to
Wadsworth.
“Chipotle is the epitome of
fine dining. When I want to
impress a lady friend, I take her
to Chipotle because then she
will know I mean business,”
said Sebastian Boland, 11.
Not far down the road,
construction has already been
broken for a Dunkin’ Donuts to
hit the Grizzly spirited streets.
It will be located where the
old gas station used to be, next
to the Marathon gas station.
Over
much
controversial
debate, it was finally decided that
Panera Bread is in fact, coming
to Wadsworth. For some time,
people were confused on its status
because there was conflict over
the land. Panera wanted to buy
the land, but the city only wanted
to rent it to them. A compromise
was eventually reached and
now it will be replacing the
Ponderosa
near
Wendy’s.
It was recently stated in The Post
that demolition is set to begin the
week of Oct. 11. The project will
be taken on by Phillips/Sekanick
Architects, Inc. Construction
will start in early November.
“Panera Bread is great. It makes
us feel like we actually have
some kind of culture when we go
there,” said Michael Bauer, 11.
Despite all the excitement
National
about these food chains, people
are also concerned about the
lines and traffic they will cause.
“I love Chipotle so the lines
are worth it sometimes, I just hope
Dunkin’ Donuts does not have as
long of a wait. I will be so sad if
it does,” said Allison Hagans, 9.
Mouths are watering for all
these familiar foods to be closer
to home. There is no doubt
they will be busy when they
are all open for service soon.
Rumor also has it that more
delectable destinations are not
far from coming to Wadsworth.
PHOTO courtesy OF BRUIN STAFF
Many businesses, including Chipotle Mexican Grill, are coming to Wadsworth to
spark new economic opportunities.
News Briefs
World
Local
U.S. doctors began the first clinical The Drama department will present The
trials of human embryonic stem Best Haunted House Ever at O.J. Work
Auditorium Saturday, October 30 at 2 p.m.
cells on humans.
and 7:30 p.m.Sunday, October 31 at 2 p.m.
There will be a costume contest at the
The COICA Bill was pushed for performances.
further review until the Senate
Mrs. Mathews and the Speech & Debate
returns from recess after this fall.
program were honored for the “100 Club”
level.
Defense attorneys for Nidal Malik Wadsworth City Schools Voted “Best of the
Hasan seek a month-long delay in Best” and Excellent with Distinction in Methe Fort Hood shooting.
dina County.
A total of 177 pints of blood were donated
One of the strongest earthquake at the National Honor Society blood drive
on record in Oklahoma history on Oct. 5.
leaves two injured.
Family Always First Night is on Nov. 3 and
teachers cannot assign homework, tests or
Verizon has announced that they projects.
will start selling Apple’s iPad on
Mr. Burton, Mr. Hadgis, and Mrs. Mellinger
Oct. 28.
were recognized for their excellence at the
most recent Board meeting.
All of the minors trapped
underground in Chile for two
months were rescued Oct. 13.
France’s Parliament decided to
ban Muslim face veils in public
places.
The application for unemployed
benefits
has
increase
significantly.
Pope Benedict XVI denounced
terrorist “ideologies” in God’s
name.
Peace talks with the Taliban
have been confirmed by NATO.
Mosque upsets many across nation
BY MOLLY PRIEST
A worldwide controversy has
erupted, concerning the building
of a Muslim mosque and Islamic
cultural center near Ground
Zero, the site of the 9/11 terrorist
attacks.
The mosque is planned to
be built as a part of a 13 story
Islamic cultural center near
Ground Zero in New York City.
The Islamic center is arranged to
have a swimming pool, a gym,
and a 500 seat auditorium. This
is a $100 million project.
The
Cordoba
Initiative,
which is a group that works at
improving relations between
Islam and the West, is in charge
of this project.
“I think it is disrespectful
for them to insist on building it
there. There are plenty of other
places that would work,” said
Joey Baker, 11.
The developer for this project
is Sharif El-Gamal. He has
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS
The Islamic cultural center is rumored to be built a block from Ground Zero.
released sketches of the Islamic
cultural center, and says ground
breaking for this project is at
least two to three years away.
“I have nothing against
Muslims, but I do not think
Ground Zero is the proper place
to build a mosque. It should be
built in a place to respect those
who died in 9/11,” said Olivia
Petrey, 11.
Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf is
planning the building of the
Islamic cultural center and
mosque. The contradiction about
this project has become more
evident since the imam and his
wife, Daisy Khan, have been
receiving death threats.
Khan said that her and other
moderate Muslims need to
lead the fight against extremist
Muslims like al-Qaeda. She is
trying to show people that there
is a difference between moderate
and extremist Muslims. Khan
does not want moderate Muslims
to be associated with al-Qaeda
and other extremists.
The building of the Islamic
cultural center and mosque has
brought a lot of controversy and
opponents. Opponents feel that
the Islamic center should be built
farther away from Ground Zero.
Supporters of this project feel
that religious freedom, as stated
in the Constitution, should be
protected.
“They should not build it there
because it will upset and offend
many people across the United
States,” said Jordan Schleigh, 9.
The building of the mosque
has brought much controversy
and has sparked a heated debate
that will certainly not be settled
over a cup of tea.
4
O PINION
THE BRUIN
October 2010
Best of the best: Will you go to Homecoming with me?
OPINION BY GARRETT
Every year around October, boys
at Wadsworth High School come
up with creative ways to ask their
hopeful dates to Homecoming.
“This year the guys have
stepped up their game, even
me,” said senior Justin Sovine.
The internet has recently
provided great ideas for them,
but the guys seem to deny using
the source. The case is still up
in the air, but I can say that is
most likely “The Situation.”
I have gone out on a limb and
decided to rank the best ways
guys asked girls to the dance from
each grade with a final winner.
5. Mark Casalinova and Jani
Bailey - Starting off the list is this
sweet freshman couple. Young
Casalinova had to build some
courage to fulfill his plan. It was
halftime of the Wadsworth and
Medina game, and our squad was
down on the scoreboard. That
did not stop Casalinova from
backing out of his plan. Bailey
was behind him in the stands
just talking with some friends.
Suddenly, Casalinova stands up,
turns around, and lifts up his
shirt to reveal the message to
Bailey. She was very surprised.
“At halftime, I was feeling
pretty down because the team was
not doing so hot, but my friends
kept trying to cheer me up.
Everyone was sitting down, then
Mark stood up and showed me his
chest. I was so shocked, and I was
instantly put into a better mood.
Of course, I said yes. I mean, to put
that kind of thought into asking
me was really cool. It was easily
one of the nicest things a boy has
ever done for me,” said Bailey.
4. Tony Hogan and Alyssa
Schwab - Coming in at the
4 spot is this phenomenal
sophomore pair. Hogan decided
to ask Schwab in a classic way.
“I came up with the idea, well
I actually borrowed it. This was
Will Smith’s idea. He did it when
he was on ‘The Fresh Prince of
Bel-Air’ to some girl he wanted
to ask to Prom. I thought it
would work for me,” said Hogan.
He filled up Schwab’s locker
with balloons from top to bottom.
The message was in the top
locker. Schwab took out all the
balloons to see the message.
Hogan found out her answer
several class periods after and
was pleased to hear she said, yes.
3. David Jack and Erika
Anderson - Jack, 11, who is
an employee at Whole Day
Café, came up with a fantastic
idea to ask Anderson to
Homecoming. He had Anderson
visit him at the local café.
Jack then put his plan into
action. He made her a crêpe,
or as Ricky Bobby would
say, “a really thin pancake,”
with a message inside it.
Anderson was eating away,
then she came across Jack’s
hidden piece of paper. She was
very pleasantly stunned, and she
told him “yes”, a happy ending.
2. Ian Johnson and Rachel
Jones - Johnson, 12, came
up with a creative way to ask
Jones, 11, to Homecoming. He
put himself into a refrigerator
box and then had friends wrap
up the box. They had Jones
come outside, where she found
the huge box in her driveway.
“She unwrapped the box
and Ian had flowers in his
hands when he popped out,
and he asked her the question,”
said senior Hannah Smith.
That was a legit plan,
and of course, she said yes.
1. Matt Doyle and Alex
Bingham - Doyle, 11, owns the
top spot on the list. He works at
Great Oaks Cinema, so he used
some props for his plan. He put
his message on the marquee in
front of the cinema. Bingham,
a fellow junior, saw it when
she went to the cinema, and she
phone method, the cell phone or
iPod method, or even the mother
waking you up method, you need
to make sure you double up and
try to avoid the snooze button.
You never want to be late on the
first day of school. Your teachers
might think you do that often,
and remember, first impressions
are often hard to change.
Step 2- Brush Your Teeth:
Building on the fact that you
will be making first impressions,
you might want to spend a
little extra time on breath
maintenance the first morning.
Not only will you be meeting
your new teachers for the year,
but also you will have to introduce
yourself to new classmates. Boys,
this is especially important for
you as I am sure you all know
that the first day of school is
your day to make a move on the
cute ‘new girl’. I am sure she
will not want to be locking lips
with the guy who had too much
garlic and onions for breakfast.
If breath management is a
reoccurring problem for you,
then you might want to invest
in some quality mouth wash
or a breath mint to use before
you leave your house each day.
Step 3- Eat a Good Breakfast:
This is the step where many
freshmen get confused. When
I say ‘good breakfast’, they
think I am talking about three
fluffy
buttermilk
pancakes,
maybe some bacon or sausage.
“You want to start off the
day with a good omelette or
maybe some hash browns,”
said both freshman Bob Evans
and sophomore Jimmy Dean.
Having a large, calorie packed
breakfast might make someone
throw up first period, or worse,
have to use the dreaded school
bathrooms. You want to keep
your meal light; try some cereal or
maybe a banana and some juice.
Step 4- Do Not Pay
Attention
In
Class:
There
are
much
more
important things on the first day
of school than to listen to the
teachers present their course
criteria and classroom rules.
Here is a hint: all of the rules
are the same in each class!
So listen first period, and
socialize the rest of the day.
And most importantly, do
not ask questions! No one
wants to talk to the kid who
asked whether it was okay to
take notes in pen or pencil.
“I have learned through the
years that there are much bigger
fish to fry on the first day of
school than just picking up
your textbooks. They will be
there on the second day, too,”
said sophomore Nick Seme.
Step
5Find
a
Good
Lunch
Table:
was very excited. She said yes
to the employee of Great Oaks,
a very educated ladies man.
These boys showed some great
creativity in the way they asked
their dates to Homecoming. For
all the girls who were asked by a
text or Facebook message, I want
to say sorry on behalf of all the
guys who actually care. Those of
you who sent the text or Facebook
messages, I am disappointed in
your lack of creativity. Hopefully,
everyone had fun at the dance.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MATT
Matt used the Great Oaks’ marquee to ask his date, Alex, to Homecoming. This
ingenious idea earned him the top spot on the list.
Survival guide for first day of school
OPINION BY KARA LONG
Patrick Long, current freshman
at Wadsworth High School, had
a rough first day of school. He
woke up, showered, and combed
his hair, like most high school
students start their day, and he
even made it to first period on
time. However, he didn’t make
it out of first period on time.
Long threw up just after the
first bell rang, from what he
says was not due to nerves, but
from an excessive breakfast
he ate just an hour earlier.
“I made the poor decision of
mixing beverages, I drank orange
juice and chocolate milk within ten
minutes of each other,” said Long.
Long was obviously not
prepared for what high school
had in store for him. He,
like many, was not ready
for the first day of school.
Luckily for you, I have decided
to publish my super secret,
heavily guarded, top of the charts,
first day of school survival guide.
This simple six step checklist
has helped me through eleven
straight first days of school without
one single problem, and now;
I am going to share it with you.
Step 1- Set a Double Alarm:
Whether you choose to go
with the digital clock or cell
PHOTO BY BRUIN STAFF
Freshman Patrick did not have Survival Guidelines before his first day of school, and he threw up. The freshman violated
Step 3: Eat a Good Breakfast.
This might be the most
important step on this entire list.
Rookies will walk into the lunch
room on the first day and sit at the
first table they see with someone
they know. They accept the
first request they get. Not me. I
usually circle the lunch room two
or three times before carefully
selecting my lunch table.
This could quite possibly be
the biggest decision you make
all year. Why? Well, say you sit
with one of your good friends the
first day, but you cannot stand the
people who come and sit next
to you. The next day you decide
to switch up tables. Your friend
then gets mad and wonders why
you left their table for another.
On the first day of school, it is
mandatory that you delay your
walk to lunch long enough to let
everyone choose a table before
you make your final choice.
“You want to stay on the north
side of the cafeteria. Not only is
the food better, but the people
on that side are much cooler,
too,” said junior Ryan Wise.
Step 6- Get Home Safely:
Whether it be riding on
the bus, in your parents car,
or driving home yourself, be
careful! I know it’s the first
day of school and you’ve got
to get home quickly, but relax.
This year at the school, we had
a car accident in the parking lot.
It backed up traffic tremendously,
and the culprit caused everyone
to miss their milk and cookies!
Alright well there you have
it. That is my secret to success.
Make copies. Pass them out
to your family, friends and
classmates. Next year, I expect to
see a flawless first day of school.
O-B its
by roy tate moore
and matthew james doyle
Tiger Woods’ Night Life
FLORIDA -- The fun and exciting
night life of Eldrick “Tiger”
Woods, 34, went home to be with
the Lord in the early morning
hours of November 30th, 2009.
The one-time storied golfer,
whom some dubbed the greatest
to ever step on the course, was
found in his 2009 Cadillac
Escalade with facial lacerations
and severe bruising. His wife,
Elin Nordegren, was seen to
have been chasing him out of
the house moments earlier with
one of her spouse’s golf clubs.
Surviving Woods in death are
his now ex-wife Elin and his 23
other girlfriends he was seeing at
the time. Preceding him in death
are his talent, his marriage, and
exactly one half of all his property.
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Steiners has been torn down
and is now buried in the ashes.
Investigators
have
not
determined what caused the
death of Steiners, but they
believe that Steiners died as a
result of second hand smoking.
Students that were regulars at
Steiners are excited to see what
the new rec center has in store.
“I hope that the new rec center
is a place where friendships are
ignited,” said Billy Johnson,10.
Preceding Steiners in death
are the Shamoo water slide
and the home of the swimming
team.
Surviving
Steiners
in death is the construction
area that is surrounded by a
chained fence resembling a jail.
Funeral services have not
yet
been
scheduled,
but
smoking is prohibited as the
service will be held in public.
Snooki’s Diet
Since the year 1897, the
University of Michigan has
always been considered one
of the premier college football
programs in the country. This
distinguished program combined
with The Ohio State University in
1935 to create one of the greatest
rivalries in college sports history.
Although Michigan had early
success in the rivalry, the fans
have watched their favorite
team fall off the face of the
earth in last six years. After six
straight losses to the Ohio State
Buckeyes, including a 42-7 loss
in 2008, the Michigan football
program has been declared dead.
Surviving Michigan Football
in death are head coach Rich
Rodriguez, who is 8-16 in two
years with the program, and
the hopeless Michigan fans.
Preceding
Michigan
in
death are their chances of
ever
beating
Ohio
State.
The calling hours for the death of
Michigan Football will be held on
November 27, 2010 in Columbus,
Ohio. Those attending are advised
to dress warmly as Pryoritus is still
present in the city of Columbus.
October 2010
Cowboys wide receiver Miles
Austin, both class of 1999 high
school graduates, same grade
relationships have officially died.
Same
grade
relationships
lived a long life filled with high
spirits and joy, but in the end
they could not survive the piling
on of life threatening diseases.
Fifteen year school secretary
Mrs. Sue Fisher actually witnessed
the death. She said, while looking
out her office window, “The
older grades have been so nice
to the younger grades. It killed
the same grade relationship.”
The coroner noted that the main
cause of death was probably the
emergence of the senior boy/
junior girl relationships that have
been spreading like wildfire.
Funeral arrangements have
been scheduled to be held in
the courtyard, where older guys
tend to spot their younger dates.
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In recent years, the crowds
attending the dances have
dramatically dropped. Students
would rather go watch movies at
Great Oaks Cinema than spend
$3.00 on a night of listening and
dancing to songs that have been
played repeatedly over the years.
Students
are
disappointed
with the after game dances.
“The only reason that I went
to after game dances was to
hear Mr. Pauli as the D.J.” said
Jeremy
Oehlenschlager,10,
who does not attend after game
dances anymore in protest.
Abby Bryson ,10, said, “I
won’t even go to the funeral
for the after game dances.
I didn’t even go to the after
game dances in the first place.”
Funeral services for the after
game dances will be held
next Friday after the high
school football game. Dress
code will be enforced, and
Mr. Pauli has accepted his
invitation to D.J. the funeral.
Sleeping in Study Hall
St. Edward Wrestling
LeBron James’ Manhood
CLEVELAND
-LeBron
Raymone James, 25, lost his
manhood on July 8, 2010.
Born in Akron, Ohio, James
both grew up in the city and
attended St. Vincent St. Mary’s
High School. The Rubber City
native was drafted number
one overall by his hometown
Cleveland Cavaliers. After seven
years of playing for the Cavs,
James’ contract expired. The city
felt a championship coming to
Cleveland soon, all James needed
to do was resign. However, James
chose to desert his hometown and
break the hearts of many as he
“took his talents to South Beach.”
Surviving James in death are
his ego and close family friend,
Delonte West. Preceding him
in death are all thoughts of him
being ‘The Chosen One’, and
his nickname, which has been
changed to “Queen James.”
Steiners
wadsworth -- After years
of being the home of the swim
team and city sports functions,
MIAMI -- Nicole ‘Snooki’
Polizzi’s diet tragically died
before birth in the early morning
hours of September 17th, 2010.
Authorities say that the 3’9”,
375 pound guidette did indeed
intend on going on a diet
before, though it died before
she could actually try it out.
Surviving Snooki in death are her
fellow Jersey Shore roommates
Mike the Situation, Pauly D,
Ronnie, Jenny, and Sammi.
Preceding Snooki in death is her
former Jersey Shore roommate,
Angelina, whom she declared dead
in the first episode of season two.
The coroner has concluded
that the cause of death was
probably the absence of the
G and her unwillingness
to do L in her daily GTL.
Memorial services have been
scheduled to be held in Miami,
Florida at the local gelatto shop.
Michigan Football
ann arbor -- After six years
of battling the diseases of “Smith
Sickness” and “Pryoritus,” the
University of Michigan’s football
team, 130, has given up its fight.
COLUMBUS -- 13 years ago,
the Ohio High School wrestling
dynasty formerly known as the
St. Edward Eagles were born. It’s
unheard of lifespan consisted of a
state title every year since 1997.
On March 6th, 2010, the Eagle
wrestling team not only passed
away; they were murdered.
Students from Wadsworth High
School have been identified as the
culprits. Main suspects in question
include Brad Squire, Louden
Gordon, and Ben Buzzelli.
The coroner has concluded the
main cause of death was an
excessive dose of Nick Tavanello.
Funeral services will be held
from 2:45-5 p.m. each day in
the Grizzly Wrestling room.
wadsworth -- The notorious
Wadsworth
Chipotle
has
captured its next victim. After
murdering the Fairlawn Chipotle,
the Wadsworth Chipotle has
moved on to the Kentucky
Fried Chicken in Wadsworth.
The KFC has officially gone
from being so good to so bad.
Ryan Murphy,12, gave warning
to other Wadsworth fast food
restaurants by saying, “I’ve
seen what Chipotle has done
to KFC. If I was the manager
of Taco Bell. I’d think about
sleeping with one eye open.”
The funeral services for both
the KFC in Wadsworth and the
Fairlawn Chipotle were held
on September 14, 2010 at the
Wadsworth Chipotle. Only those
that were V.I.P. could get in
and receive free burritos. This
was supposedly the Wadsworth
Chipotle bribing people to
become its evil minions.
After Game Dances
Same Grade Relationships
WADSWORTH -- With the
recent breakup of celebrity
Kim Kardashian and Dallas
wadsworth -- After game
dances were once a Friday night
hit, but songs like “Don’t Stop
Believing” and “Cupid Shuffle”
have students claiming that
the dances are officially dead.
WADSWORTH -- After decades
of living in peace, the act of
sleeping in study hall was
forcefully put to rest this past May.
A long standing Wadsworth
High School tradition, students
could catch up on their rest
by simply putting their head
down for a little cat nap.
Unfortunately, the principals
decided to pull the plug on this
staple of the teenage society.
Heavy
sleeper,
Jared
Schoonover, 10 said, “I heard
the teachers were so mad that
sleeping was outlawed in study
hall and students were sleeping
in their classes that they almost
went on strike last year!”
Former Grizzly Jonathan Pope
remembered the deceased by
saying, “One of my favorite
memories of high school was
when I would invite all my
friends sitting around me to
come over for a slumber party
during 4th period study hall.”
Another graduated student
of the school, Danielle Lance,
sadly said, “I used to use my
3rd period study hall for my
beauty sleep. That’s how I got
dates. I feel bad for the boys now
that have to put up with this.”
Funeral services were scheduled
to honor the fallen in its home
next Tuesday in the North
Cafeteria, however they have
tragically been cancelled as the
cafeteria is now only to be used
for studying and eating lunch.
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Photo by Cassedy Arvay
Katie 10, Emily, 10, Rachel, 11, Cassedy, 9, and Sammi, 12 pose in their black and white dresses.
Photo by Alyssa Horton
Seniors Sarah and Angus march down the aisle during the dance.
Photo by anna carpenter
The trombones show off intense their skills by performing the always famous “trombone suicides”.
HOMECOMING
2010
Photo by katie magnacca
Juniors Emily, Taylor, Kelly, Katie, Danielle, Alyssa, Lacey, Kori and Erika show off their beautiful
dresses.
Photo by Mr. teringo
Seniors support their team and school by wearing black on spirit day to honor the Black Out.
Photo by Kellie Noe
While smiling, Elizabeth, 11, Elaina , 11, Lexi, 11, and Kellie, 11 stand on the dance floor.
Homecoming Court
Senior:
King and Queen: Sarah and Angus
Attendents: Monica Borsani & Megan Crawford
Escorts: Matt Abel & Nick Messam
Junior:
Raquel Richards & Jonathan Kuss
Sophomore:
Lauren Kulasa & Justin Heller
Photo by Mr. teringo
Seniors take a photo opportunity to cherish the good moments they share of their last Homecoming.
Freshman:
Cara Powell & Tucker Robinson
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“The way a team plays as a whole determines its
success. You may have the greatest bunch of
indiviual stars in the world, but if they don’t play
together, the club won’t be worth a dime.”
-Babe Ruth
PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNA CARPENTER
Wadsworth’s student section fans show off their
support for the team during the game against Stow.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. TERINGO
The Cross Country team shows off its athletic
ability as they compete against Revere.
Rachel, 11 (left) spikes the ball over the net
during the volleyball game against Barberton.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. TERINGO
Ian 12 (right) collides with an
opponent as he scores a goal.
The Band performs their suicides, showing
the many hours of practice and dedication it
takes to pull off such a hard stunt.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. TERINGO
Layne 12, looks completely focused as she prepares to return the ball with a backhand
at a home tennis match against Chippewa
PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNA CARPENTER
PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. TERINGO
Leah, 9 (right) protects the ball by kicking it out of the opponent’s reach.
Captain, Jacob, 12 (center) pumps up his teammates before a play during the game against Medina.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. TERINGO
PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. TERINGO
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October 2010
THE BRUIN
Swiss student fulfills “American Dream”
BY ALEXA BAIER
AND JACK SNOWBALL
Although Eveline Ambuhl
is almost 5,000 miles away
from Sigriswil, Switzerland, she
already feels at home here in
America. With high expectations
of her new home away from
home, she came with a good
attitude, ready to take in the new
culture that was bestowed upon
her.
Coming
to
America,
Ambuhl’s biggest worries were
if she would be comfortable with
her host family, and if she would
be able to make friends. She was
glad to meet Eve Guo, the foreign
exchange student from China.
Guo is from Zhengzhou,
Henan Province. She has
experienced the American culture
in many different ways. She is
living her American life to the
fullest. So far she has found out
that many of the rumors she
has heard about America are
false. “I have learned a lot about
the American culture, the real
American ways ,” says Guo.
they visited Switzerland. They
had dinner together, which is
where the idea sparked of Ambuhl
fulfilling her “American Dream,”
which is how she always wanted
to learn about America while in
America. Her host mom and her
real mom are very similar, so
much that it actually
“If I had the chance to be shocks Ambuhl.
Ambuhl
also
a foreign exchange stuthought that America
dent, I would totally do it.
was an extremely cool
It would be really hard to place, and her opinion
adjust to the change, but i has stayed the same.
think it would be worth it She feels as though the
people in America are
in the end.”
much friendlier than
-Andrew Slota, 12 those in Switzerland.
The
biggest
Luckily, Ambuhl already difference between America and
knew her host family. She met Switzerland is that Switzerland
them about two years ago when is very beautiful, but America is
PHOTO BY ALEXA BAIER
Foreign exchange students, Eveline and Eve, have made many friends since their visits including each other.
just so huge. She likes the fact
that America has many states
and every state seems to be so
different unlike Switzerland.
Ambuhl comes from a very
small town, that she does not
even consider a town. It has
about 120 people in it. She does
miss Switzerland’s beauty. From
her city she can see down to a
gorgeous lake, and if she looks
up, she has a great view of the
mountains.
Since Ambuhl has been
in America, she has already
visited Savannah, Georgia and
Charleston, South Carolina. She
has also already been to Cedar
Point, which amazed her because
there is nothing so extreme like it
in Switzerland. She still wants to
visit Florida and New York.
She has made a lot of new
friends since she has arrived in
the beginning of August, but she
does miss her friends and family
back in Switzerland. She is able
to stay in contact with them
through Facebook and Skype.
She is glad that she has the chance
to be in America, and definitely
has learned to adjust. Becoming
a foreign exchange student is a
huge decision.
“If I had the chance to be a
foreign exchange student I would
totally do it. It would be really
hard to adjust to the change, but
I think it would be worth it in the
end,” said senior Andrew Slota.
Ambuhl feels the same way
as Andrew, but dealing with
these changes are definitely
worth it when it comes to being
able to experience her amazing
“American Dream.”
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The Social Network controls box office
BY ELAINA LANSON
The new hit movie, The Social
Network, is loosely based on the
creation of Facebook. In the year
2003, Mark Zuckerberg, played
by Jesse Eisenberg, came up with
a website plan that would forever
change the social network as we
know it.
The program that began in his
dorm room at Harvard University
would later make him the
youngest billionaire to walk the
Earth. The programming genius
and entrepreneur faced personal
and legal problems on his way to
creating the most viewed network The Social Network has an “A-list”
of our day.
rate each female enrolled at the
The Social Network picks up one university.
night when a drunk
Zuckerberg had a fight
“The story was
with his girlfriend and
intriguing. It amazes me
wanted revenge. He
blogged about her
that someone so young
while he hacked into
could have the idea for
the Harvard student
a system that is now a
site and stole photos
of the campus’ “best
worldwide network.”
looking females.”
-Kassie Recupero,10
“I would never
expect that a teenage
boy could hack into the Harvard
After the creation of this site,
system. It really amazed me,” said the Winklevoss twins begged
Sophie Oddo, 10.
Zuckerberg to be their partner in
The link with the stolen an enterprise to create a social
images made it around Harvard networking site that resembled
campus, allowing students to Myspace.
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cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberlake.
The
brothers
believed
Zuckerberg ‘stole’ their idea and
took all the credit for creating
“TheFacebook.” The duo soon
shortened the name of the site to
“Facebook.”
Zuckerberg and
business
partners
Eduardo
Saverin
(Andrew Garfield) and Sean
Parker (Justin Timberlake) step
in and get the project rolling
by moving the business to
California.
In California, Zuckerberg
met with businesses willing to
advertise and sponsor Facebook.
This is when Facebook hits it big
with millions of dollars.
The
audience
becomes
involved with the complex
characters, leaving a strong sense
of friendship or hatred for each
one. The cinematography and
witty script captures the attention
of the audience leaving them
wanting more.
“The story was intriguing. It
amazes me someone so young
could have the idea for a system
that is now a worldwide social
network,” said sophomore Kassie
Recupero, 10.
The Social Network made 23
million dollars opening weekend
and is estimated to sell more tickets
in the box office in the upcoming
weeks. The Social Network is this
month’s top choice, it peaked in
the box office and is now deemed
the “must see” fall movie.
New Apple products to arrive this fall
Nov. 12
BY CLAIRE VANFLEET
The Apple industry has yet to
disappoint consumers. A new
generation of Apple products has
emerged onto the scene this fall.
When the first iPhone came
out people’s lives were changed.
It is virtually everything needed
right from your phone. No one
thought it could get any better.
Now, Apple fans are in for a new
treat. Not only did they come out
with iPads and the iPod touch,
they have new touch screens that
are possibly better than any other
device on the market. They offer
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Consumers also rave about
the iPod touch because they
may already have a phone, but
the iPod touch is easy to use
and carry around as an iPod and
the internet. There are so many
applications that are available to
Apple inventors have given them.
Not only are they new, but they
are also very easy to use, hassle
free, and fun.
If things could not get any
better, Apple has a new TV.
Apple inventors understand that
the first TV was
“ I love my iPhone because I not up to par and
can manage my fantasy football they changed
verything
team as well as check my grades.” earound
to make
-Tony Davis, 12 it one of the best
TV’s to have on
entertain and teach new things.
the market. It offers so many
Ryan Bonzo, 12 says “I love new features and Netflix is even
my iPod touch because I can available from the TV.
listen to sweet jams and videos!”
Apple will continue to come out
Bonzo also said that he would with new hot products to impress
like the new iPod touch because their consumers. The company is
of the new applications and new growing and producing exciting
technology.
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applications. This excites Apple
consumers because now, no
matter what, one can connect to
their phone.
Tony Davis, 12 says, “I love
my iPhone because I can manage
my fantasy football team as well
as check my grades.”
As expected, the functionality
of the device is identical to
the iPhone four, as well as the
functions of the cameras. In
essence, it is a much thinner
iPhone four, with no cell radio
and a lower quality still camera.
The design is the same as
previous touches, so no major
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THE BRUIN
October 2010
Injury prone but still fighting
BY TOM CALHOUN
Injuries have taken a toll on the
girls cross country team. From
stress fractures to sore hips, the
girls team has seen it all.
Paige Szabat was the biggest
loss during summer workouts.
Szabat developed a stress
fracture in her left leg and is
out for the year. Szabat was the
star of the cross country team
with a return trip to the state
tournament in her sights again
for this season.
Other key injuries are Lauren
Whitman,10, Ally Malkowski
10, Katie Palitto 10, Rachel
Rummer, 10
and Rachel
Dietrich, 11.
A stress fracture has also
sidelined
Dietrich for the
year. Sore hips have temporary
knocked
out
Whitman,
Malkowski and Palitto. As for
Rummer, she broke her foot
Photo by Bruin Staff
Wadsworth senior Russell McCune Runs in the Suburban League Super Duals.
doing a back flip off of a picnic
table at a meet.
Even though they are plagued
with injuries, the Grizzlies are
still finding a way to compete.
Ashley Gray, 11 and Cara
Powell, 9 have stepped up and
helped carry the load.
At Tiffin Carnival, the duo
dominated. Gray ran a 20:28 on
a 5k course, with Powell running
the exact same time. Both girls
helped Wadsworth to place high
at the event.
“Even though the team has
lost a lot this year, there are girls
everywhere that are stepping it
up,” said Malkowski, 10.
As for the boys cross country
team, they are having a stellar
season even though they lost
Nathan McDevitt,11, to shin
splints and Erik Peltz,10, to
a stress fracture. “We have
met and surpassed preseason
expectations,”said Peltz.
The Grizzlies won the
Suburban League Super Duals,
and they are predicted to win the
Suburban League Title as well.
Nate Tipton and Russell
McCune are having great
seasons, with McCune ranked
17th in the state. Tipton has
improved, running at a time of
17:00 last year and a personal
best of 16:40 this year.
As for McCune, he has a
personal best of 15:44. The
old school record was 15:56
which was set in 1995 by Andy
Clifford. McCune is hoping to
improve his Personal best by 20
seconds. Zack Wills is the top
ranked runner in the state with a
time of 15:01. McCune wants to
finish the year within the top ten
in the state.
“This is the best sport by far
I have ever participated in,” said
McCune, 12.
Russell had participated in
football his sophomore year.
and City League Basketball and
baseball.
“I think this sport will carry
me far, because of the discipline
I have acquired,” said McCune.
As for college, McCune has
received a letter from Ohio
Northern University; however,
he cannot receive a scholarship
from ONU because they are
division III. He has interest
in going to The Ohio State
University, with interest in
running for the nationally ranked
cross country team.
In the past, the cross teams
have competed well in the post
season and are looking forward
to performing well once again.
The boys and girls teams both
start the road to state Oct. 23 at
Lorain Community College in
Districts competition.
S PORTS 1
BY THE
NUMBERS
431
Yards thrown by
Philip Rivers in
lost to Raiders
16
The Number of
points the Miami Heat won its
first preseason
game by
200
Yards passing
and russing
by Denard
Robinson for
two games in a
row. First time
ever
#1
The Rank of
the Ohio State
Football Team
NFL star studded field has duds, too
SPORTS OPINION
BY JOSH KIPFER
As the new NFL season starts,
certain players are looked to
be studs on their teams. Some
accomplish this with ease every
year, but then there are the duds,
the highly anticipated players
who turn out to be complete busts.
The very first dud that comes to
mind this season is Brett Favre.
Just in the first four games
of the season, Favre has had
seven interceptions and 10
sacks for a loss of 66 yards.
The
Vikings
record
is
also a slow 1-3 compared
to last years start of 3-0.
During this last offseason,
Favre’s return was questionable
because of an ankle injury.
“I think he is too old and
he is just going to get hurt;
he should just retire,” said
sophomore Alex Kuykendall.
He did return, but the
Vikings had to add to his
contract and increase his salary.
Despite coming in this
year
highly
anticipated,
he has really been a bust.
The next biggest dud that
many people watch every Sunday
are the Cleveland Browns.
With high hopes for this year
they have really come out and
failed their fans once again.
Their first three game of the year,
against Tampa Bay, Kansas City
and Baltimore, were all very beat
able teams for the Browns. But
they have come out on the losing
side of everyone of these games.
They have played well overall,
however they just can not finish
in the fourth quarter. Despite
having the lead in the fourth
quarter for the first four games
of the year, their offense just
can not put up points in the
end. It is really disappointing
because their defense is playing
well and has stopped the
other team with relative ease.
“I feel that their offense
needs to pick it up during
the
fourth
quarter,”
said
sophomore
Chris
Joyce.
Despite having high hopes
this year, Browns fans will have
to wait a little longer to see their
home town team be on top.
Now on to the studs. The
very first name that comes
to mind is Peyton Manning.
Although the Colts have
started the season off at
3-2, Peyton Manning is still
showing off his stud credentials.
This has been showcased
most recently against their
rivaled Jacksonville Jagaurs.
Even though the Colts ended
up with the loss, Manning
did put them in the position
to win late in the game.
Down by seven points
with about two minutes left
in the game, the Colts were
on their own 35 yard line.
For most teams there is
really little hope to win in this
situation, but the Colts have
done this multiple times with
Manning in control. The drive
went 65 yards on 8 plays in a
minute twenty-one seconds.
Faced with a 4th and 10 after
three incomplete passes, It did
PHOTO BY MCT CAMPUS
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre drops back for a pass against the Detroit Lions. Favre came out of retirement to
play one more season with Minnesota, and so far, he is coming up as a dud instead of a stud with a overall 1-3 record.
not look good for the Colts
This did not stop Manning. He
dropped back and threw down
the middle of the field to move
the chains for the first down
Upon receiving the new
set of downs, Manning went
down field to favored target
Reggie Wayne, taking them
down to the seven yard line.
“I do not know how he does it.
He is just awesome and no one
compares” said junior Joey Baker.
The Colts then scored and gave
the ball back to the Jaguars who
drove into field goal range to win
the game with a 59 yard kick.
This did not end well for the
Colts, but Manning did all he
could to help his team win. The
Jaguars played really well and
came out with the win in the
first of the teams two meetings.
So, Manning is a stud but
right now his record does
not show his true ability.
No doubt, this is the
year for some big duds for
what we expected and there
have been some studs that
people always love to watch.
Now, fans just have to sit
back and watch how the rest
of the year plays out. Perhaps
some duds will turn into studs
or remain huge disappointments
from the previous years.
S ports 2
THE BRUIN
October 2010
13
New coach leads team to SL title, into postseason
PHOTO BY Anna carpenter
Senior Robyn spikes the ball back over the net while team mates Senior
Julie and Sabrina prepare for a return.
BY NICK TAVANELLO
As last year’s season ended for
the girl’s volleyball team, they
expected Coach Mason to return
for another run at the regionals
and possibly the final four.
Instead the College of Wooster
promoted Mason with a career
opportunity she could not pass up.
This made many wonder
how the Grizzly volleyball
team was going to do this
season with another new coach
for the third year in a row.
After having an 18 win
season last year and making
it to the regional semifinals,
people expected the same result.
“I was really excited to come
to Wadsworth because I knew
that it is an amazing school
district that also values athletics,”
said new coach Jillian Quayle.
When Jillian Quayle
Sports
Briefs
Varsity
Girls Golf
Alice Ho is the first
Wadsworth female
golfer to qualify
for the State Meet.
Varsity
Football
Photo by nick tavanello
Coach Quayle talks to her players before their game against
Revere. The Ladies defeated Revere 25-13, 25-23, and 25-22.
Photo by nick tavanello
Seniors Elliot and Julie along with Sophomore Sabrina prepare
to the next volley against Revere.
stepped into the new head
coaching position, she helped
the team to an even better
season than the previous one.
“We didn’t know what to
think about her at the beginning,
but as the season went on
we all really grew to like
her,” said Alyssa Horton, 11.
The ladies have really responded
to her as new head coach.
“The girls were very welcoming
and worked very hard in the
summer to help us achieve our
goals this season,” said Quayle.
Before coming to Wadsworth,
she was Highland’s head coach
and JV coach at North Royalton.
So far in this season, Coach
Quayle has lead the Grizzlies
to a 17 and two season which
puts them on track to do better
than the previous one. With
key players senior Julie Bassett
and junior Rachel Jones, who
are leading the team in kills this
year and Sophomore Sabrina
Parsons leading in blocks, the
Grizzlies are looking stronger
as t he s eas on progr es s es .
“Every win this year has been
a team effort. Seniors Sarah
White, Elaine Zollinger and
Elliot Georgiadis have done an
excellent job as team captains
and leaders.” said Quayle
about her team and captains.
They have had just two losses this
season to Perry and Walsh which
were both hard fought matches
that the ladies could not pull off.
They play with great intensity
and know how to take games
over. Just as they did against
Copley, who are three games
behind them in the league. The
first match against the Indians
went to over 30 points and the
Grizzlies pulled it off with a 31
to 29 win in the first match. After
that, the ladies took the game over .
The Volley for the Cure game
this year raised over $1,000 for the
Susan G. Komen Foundation. “I
would like to thank everyone that
has come out to support the girls
and those who donated to the Volley
for the Cure game,” said Quayle .
Coach Quayle teaches the
ladies how to look for open spots
on the court and helps them to
recognize what the other teams
tendencies are. This allows the
lady Grizzlies to be on their
toes and be able to react to
anything that is thrown at them.
“She scouts other teams for
us and warns us for what is
coming,” said Rachel Jones, 11.
Before each game, Coach
Quayle’s father gives the team
a inspirational speech to get
them ready to play. Then she
watches them through their warmups until it is her time to take
them through the hitting drills.
Coach Quayle watches the
opposing team’s JV closely and
looks for tendencies that they make
and warns the varsity about them.
The Grizzlies have been very
successful on game day and look to
keep improving their record. With
a 17-2 record, the ladies have
clinched the Suburban League
title with a win over Revere.
Many of the players are
looking forward to the rest
of their season and hope that
they can make a run into the
postseason tournament to make it
to the state fianl four competition.
“We expect to be a very
competitive team in the post
season,” said Coach Quayle.
The ladies enter post season on
Thursday, Oct. 21, at Barberton
High School at 6 p.m. With a
Third seed, the Grizzlies will face
either Wooster or Canton Timken.
BY LUKE LYREN
But do not get too worried,
Wadsworth High is blessed
enough to have two more years
with one of the four state champs.
Ben Buzzelli was recruited
by Jim Dennison, head coach of
Walsh University and also the
father of Wadsworth head coach,
Mr. Greg Dennison. Buzzelli is
a freshman there this year and
plays as an Offensive Lineman.
The team is undefeated after
five games. On Oct. 16 they
played Taylor University who
Brett and Luke Currens, former
Wadsworth graduates, start for.
“I have made it to a couple of
my brothers games and he gets
in here and there. Its nice to see
him excel in football the way
he is,” said Brett Buzzelli, 11.
Junior Nick Tavanello will be a big
leader in the Wadsworth Wrestling
program for the next couple of years.
Tavanello is a big contributor
for the football team as a
guard and a defensive tackle.
Even though Tavanello is in
the middle of the football season,
he is still preparing to make
another impressive appearance
in Columbus at the 215 weight
class. Tavanello also plans on
continuing his wrestling career
after he is done with high school.
Louden Gordon is wrestling at
Notre Dame College. He wrestles
in the 133/141 pound weight class.
Gordon is very close to his family
and friends so he makes it back
to visit Wadsworth quite often.
“I am very excited to see my
brother wrestle this year, it’s
nice to see all his hard work has
paid off,” said Cody Gordon, 11.
Gordon’s first event will be
the Buffalo Open on Nov. 7.
Brad Squire was heavily
recruited by Ohio University
in Athens, Ohio. He is now
on the Bobcats Wrestling team
and although he is most likely
to be redshirted this year,
he is predicted to be a huge
asset to the team in the future.
“My brother is excited to
be a contributing factor for
the Bobcats in the upcoming
years,” said Kagan Squire, 11.
The first Ohio University
Wrestling event will
be an Intrasquad match
at the end of this month.
Overall the state champs
are all excelling in athletics
in college or high school, just
as everyone expected them to.
State champs, one year later
Everyone remembers the
four Wadsworth High School
students that brought home
State Championship medals
from Columbus last winter.
Now that the new school year
has just begun, where are the
four State Champs that will
never be forgotten at now?
Most of them have gone
o ff t o c o l l e g e t o f u r t h e r
their wrestling careers.
Martice Jackson is
the first freshman
to start varsity since
Caleb Busson and
Anthony Schrock
which was back in
2006.
Girls
Varsity
Tennis
Layne Connally
was Channel 5
Athlete of the
Week on Oct 13.
PHOTOS BY MR TERINGO
Ben, Brad, Louden, and Nick pose for a picture together in front of the final scoreboard.
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Fun Fact: They were also awarded
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JUNK OF THE MONTH
2001 DODGE VAN
BY NATALIE DAVIS
On any typical school day, some may think
that the Mystery Machine from Scooby
Doo is pulling into Wadsworth High
School’s parking lot, but really it is Michael
Brazier’s,11, purple, 15-passenger van.
It is nearly large enough for a whole
class to pile in for a field trip, but
Brazier uses this van as a form of
transportation for his friends and family.
However, with extended functions come
a few headaches, as owning such a large
vehicle can be a real hassle. He says, “It
is like maneuvering a bus in parking lots,
and it is a pain in the neck sometimes.”
To some, the large van is affectionately
known as the “man van” or “BBV.”
These are just nicknames for something
Brazier loves so dearly. He takes great care
of it, which is a challenge – because there
is so much of it! On the beneficial side of
things, the inside is kept very tidy and has
plenty of space, especially if all the seats
are taken out. Maybe this cavernous van
can be the site of the next school dance!
Overall, the “man van” is an eye-catcher,
appearing as a giant Barney on wheels.
With its distinctive color, its probable
Brazier could sell it fairly quickly – in
Barberton. At any rate, this van may be
large and require a lot of gas, but it sure
is reliable. Just do not expect Scooby to
climb out of it in the WHS parking lot.
Steven
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Beth
Lance because she connects
well with her students and
works really hard!
Favorite Class: Physics
because of the labs!
Future Plans: Attend college
and compete in track and
field.
Favorite Quote: “Hard work
trumps everything.”
Advice: Have fun while you
can because it will be over
before you know it!
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Mike
Schmeltzer Sr. I delight in his
wisdom and insight.
Favorite Class: AP Biology,
junior year.
Future Plans: Attend THE
Ohio State University and
major in biomedical science.
Favorite Quote: “Imperfect
action is better than perfect
inaction.”
Advice: Know your place,
pay your dues, and you will
be awarded.
Career-Tech
Students of the Month
Dianna
Aaron
Teacher Training
Media Communications
Joke of the Month
What kind of mistakes
do ghosts make?
boo boos
PHOTO BY HAYDEN KILBRIDE
Mike, 11 , shows off his prize possession that has led to the mysterious wonder of Shaggy and Scooby
being part of our WHS student parking lot.
Athletes
of
the
Month
Favorite Movie:
Favorite Movie:
Remember The Titans
Parent Trap
Quote to live by:
Ian
Football and Soccer
“I can do all things
through him who
strengthens me.”
-Philippians 4:13
Quote to live by:
Julie
Volleyball
“You gotta get up
every morning with
determination if you
want to go to bed with
satisfaction.”
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October 2010
S PEAKOUT
THE BRUIN
STUDENTS
What was your favorite Halloween costume?
“Marluxia
(Mar-loo-sha)
from
Kingdom Hearts. I love his pink
hair and his totally feminine
control over flowers. (And, of
course, his scythe.)
-Melissa Cary, 11
“My favorite, most funny,
costume was when I dressed
up as a girl! My mom thought
it was funny because I
have been told I have long,
beautiful eyelashes like a
girl.”
“I was a Ninja one Halloween.
Actually... I am always a Ninja.”
-Jon Chamier, 11
-Spencer Meyers, 12
LEAH
PHOTO BY KAYLEIGH MILLER
“I loved my Cheetah Girls
costume! I carried around a
microphone and sang their
hits. I was best at singing
Cinderella.”
-Leah, 9
“Once four friends and I went trickor-treating as Jabbawockeez!”
-Jack Pecnik, 10
“When Dianna and I were little, we
dressed up as Barbies!”
-Sydney Tenyak, 11
“My friends and I dressed up as
Lady Gaga. It was easy to dress up
in crazy outfits and make our hair
look wild!”
-Allison Earle, 10
“In eighth grade I went
to a Halloween Party at a
friend’s house. I wanted
to show off my guns
for all the good looking
girls, so I dressed up
as a Viking! The girls
loved the muscles and
obviously, the horned
hat.”
-Dom, 12
MEGAN
PHOTO BY HAYLEY DOUGLAS
“I dressed up as a black cat when
I was in preschool. I had a tail,
whiskers and everything!”
-Megan, 12
DOM
PHOTO BY HAYLEY DOUGLAS
TEACHERS
What is your favorite candy to eat for Halloween?
“I really don’t have one. I try not
to eat too much candy. If I had to
choose... a Twix Bar.”
“Hands down, the caramel apple
suckers.”
-Mrs. Mary Beth Baxley
-Mr. John Johnson
“It has to be Brach’s Candy Corn...
not that generic stuff!”
-Mr. Michael Lee
“Reese’s Cups & Sweet Tarts... but
not mixed together!” -Ms. Kristen Contini
“I prefer when grandmothers
give out apples and nickels.”
-Mrs. Sarah Trausch
“Almond Joy candy bars!”
-Mr. Mike Schmeltzer (Sr.)
“I love eating candy corn
on Halloween!”
-Mrs. Pam Csaky
“My favorite Halloween treat is a
mix of candy corn and peanuts.
It tastes like a Payday but even
more delicious! Candy corn is
great.”
MR. MICHAEL LEE
PHOTO BY HAYLEY DOUGLAS
-Mrs. Michelle Rohrer
MRS. MICHELLE ROHRER
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