February 2019

Look at those calves

On your Marks

Buckeye Bound

Will Austing examines the best leg muscles at Elder see Opinion - pg. 3

Vince Bley reports Elder track team is ready to go see Sports - pg. 8

Gunnar Wall profiles Ohio State commit Jakob James - see Student Features pg. 13

Published by the Students of Elder High School

Volume 87 Number 6

Singleton shares his story Jacob Macenko ‘19 Staff Writer

Love is stronger than hate.

These five words may not mean a lot to certain people, but they hold a deep meaning to Chris Singleton. On June 17, 2015 at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Dylann Roof a 21-year old committed a mass shooting. As a result of the shooting, nine African Americans died. One of them being Sharonda Coleman-Singleton. Chris and his two younger siblings lost their mom that day, but the way they responded to the hate crime that was committed was what made Chris stand out.

Just 24 hours after the shooting Chris forgave his mother’s murderer. Can we all take a step back and think about how hard that was for him? He publicly forgave the man that shot and killed his mother.

That is something special, I can almost guarantee not many people would be able to forgive anyone 24 hours after our mom passed away.

On February 6, Chris came to Elder to give a talk about how he has overcome the adversity in his life and how it has made him stronger. Chris said, “If someone of color would have loved Dylann when he was younger, he would have not shot up the church.”

When we think about how strong those words are and we think about how many are dealing with racism, it really makes you think about the way we can change our own lives to become better people. When Chris was giving his talk he said that he was determined to, “overcome the impossible adversity.” This made me think about my own life and I’m sure I’m not the only one in the gym who was thinking that. If this man at the age of 18 can overcome this in his life then why can’t I forgive people and things in my life that I have grudges about.

The power of Chris’s story changed the way I look at certain situations and makes me sit and think about the bigger picture. I ask myself, Is this that big of a deal? Can I forgive the people who have wronged me or done some harm someone

Chris incredibly speaks to a national audience less than 24 hours after the senseless shooting of his mother. (google images)

Prayers for Pat Michael Bittner ‘19 Co-Editor in Chief

Everyone around Elder knows “Sweet-

ness”. If you don’t, well, you’re missing out.

Mrs. Pat Fiorino might not be here everyday, but she has left a legacy at Elder because of her time and effort in the main office. There are countless memories, stories, laughs and tears because of Sweetness. She has touched so many lives here, whether it be a student, a stranger or a teacher. She has an everlasting effect on whoever comes into the main office.

As many of you know, Mrs. Fiorino is battling breast cancer and has undergone treatment the past month or so. She had to take some time off for her treatments, but she happily returned on Thursday, February 21.

Luckily, I have the pleasure of seeing her in the office since I am an office worker. On Thursday, I walked in and saw her sitting in her normal chair with her usual big smile. I immediately had to go give Sweetness a hug.

That’s her effect on people. You seem to gravitate towards people like that.

Pat has worked here for over 30 years, and to this day, she continues her legacy. In the words of Mr. Ruffing, “Her nickname says it all. Pat has been a pleasure to work with, but even more importantly, she and her husband Frank (‘59) have been good friends to many in the Elder family”.

In her time here, there have been

I love? The quick answer for me is no, but with some deeper thinking I have realized that we will not get anywhere by holding onto grudges.

I took this idea to a couple people in the school and they would rather keep their names anonymous, so to stay true to their wish I will not reveal their names.

One said, “When I heard Chris’s story I almost started to cry, I cannot imagine how he could have gotten past that and grow as a person. I know that if I was ever in that situation there is no way that I could forgive someone in that short amount of time.”

Another student said, “I was speechless, absolutely speechless. I cannot imagine what he went through. A lot of people talk about racism and hate crimes and people don’t seem to understand how real they are until it happens to them. It’s always a possibility. The world isn’t perfect and there are some cynical and

countless memories that will stand the test of time because of her involvement. Mr. Ruffing went on to say that she serves as the “mom” figure for many Elder grads because she will go out of her way to make everyone, friend or stranger, feel at home.

Since she is going through this difficult time, I wanted to write this article to not be sad about what is happening, but rather to reminisce on the good time she has had here and dream about the future incidents that will occur once she overcomes this challenge.

I asked the offices ladies what their favorite moment of Mrs. Fiorino was just to get some insight on some of the crazy and wild things she has done. Mrs. Hirth told me her favorite moment was “seeing her cheerleading in her singlet when the wrestling team went up state”.

That’s the spirit of Mrs. Fiorino. She doesn’t mind making herself look a little crazy, as long as it makes others laugh or feel better, she is going to do it.

One of my favorite moments that I shared with her was while I was on Kairos. As we all have experienced, retreat food isn’t always the best. Knowing that, Sweetness sent me a goodie bag full of sweet treats like candy and a Rice Krispy treat.

It’s those little things like that which separates her from the others. She goes out of her way to do just simple kind gestures to help people out.

Now Pat isn’t always just this sweet

innocent woman. On her first day back from Chemo, I was in the main office with her when this young man (24 years old) came in to deliver packages. She turns to me and says, “This guy looks like he’s not old enough to work”. She then proceeded to ask him how old he was in which he replied, “I’m 24 years old”.

As soon as he said that she responds with, “Well…you look like you’re 12!”

That’s Sweetness for you. She’s going to tell you how she sees it. Another story came from Coach Schoenfeld where he talked about the glory days of his time in the old Alumni Development office where he worked with Pat. He told me that there used to be a wall that separated the two from their working areas, where Mrs. Fiorino used to throw paper balls over the wall and try to hit Coach Schoenfeld where he was working.

“I think she did it to try and aggravate me,” said Coach Schoenfeld. “It was like she was playing Battleship”.

Over the years, it is easy to see that there will always be good times surrounding Mrs. Fiorino. I think it is easy to say for all the people here at Elder, both students and faculty, that it has been a pleasure to be around her and we all can’t wait to make more memories.

This is a tough time for her right now, going through something no one should ever have to go through. As son of a mom who went through breast cancer, I know what it is like to go through this. If anyone can beat this, Sweetness can. Please send some prayers her way!

Mrs. Fiorino, if you’re reading this,

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Singleton speaking at Elder on February 6, 2019 (image from Elder twitter)

disgusting people in the world.” When this student shared this with me I completely agree, not everyone is going to have the same views but I think it’s a lesson we all need to hear more often. Love is stronger than hate and when we take that love and put it into action, the world will be a better place.

Truly Singleton’s story was an inspiration to everyone. He is a person who is standing tall and living and doing our school motto “Altiora” whether that’s with baseball or just continuing to work with schools and giving speeches.

Chris Singleton is a role model we all should take after and I hope one day we can all meet him again.

Mrs. Pat Fiorino

on behalf of the whole Elder community, I want to say that we love you and can’t wait to see you back here in full health!

In the words of Mrs. Hirth, “Be the strong Italian and keep fighting!”

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Thursday February 28, 2019

Opinion

Awareness needed Michael Bittner ‘19 Co-Editor in Chief

In today’s day and age, athletes are some of the most

common role models for kids all over the globe. No matter what sport, whether it is Messi for soccer fans, LeBron for basketball fans, or Tom Brady for football fans, each has his or her own role model.

When we think of athletes, we see them as something close to a god. We watch them, we imitate them, and even sometimes, we model our game after them. These players have a huge impact on who we are and how we act out on the playing surface.

Athletes are sometimes misjudged when it comes to their personality. They are seen as people who are the elite of the elite and have everything going for them. They can be seen as the richest, the strongest, or even sometimes, the cockiest. However, this is not always the truth. Athletes are humans too. Because they are making more money, and are playing a sport for a living doesn’t mean they don’t have struggles like the rest of us.

A hot topic among athletes right now is mental health; and most prominent is depression and anxiety. These two mental diseases are very common among people all throughout the world, but athletes are seen as people who aren’t affected.

As an athlete, there is a lot of pressure from outside sources to not show weakness on or off the field. This trend has caused much trouble for athletes who are dealing with mental health. One athlete, Kevin Love, wrote an article for the Players’ Tribune where he said, “I know it from experience. Growing up, you figure out really quickly how a boy is supposed to act. You learn what it takes to be ‘a man’.” He released this article after he had a panic attack during one of his basketball games.

He goes on to say there are pressures in life on everyone, especially athletes and their stereotypes. Athletes aren’t supposed to show weakness, especially signs of depression and anxiety. Kevin goes on to say that everyone is going through something, no matter who you are. Whether you’re an athlete or a straight A student, there is always something going through someone’s mind that makes us uneasy.

A recent stat from Inside Higher Ed showed that 1 in 4 college athletes show signs of depression. But that doesn’t mean that those people get the help they should get. Mental health is something no one wants to talk about, especially athletes, so they keep it inside and beat themselves up to get over it. The problem is, they can’t. Mental health just doesn’t go away overnight. It takes time and help to get through some things.

Another athlete who opened up shortly after Love was fellow NBA player, DeMar DeRozan. His message was shorter than Love’s. His was a tweet that read, “This depression get the best of me.” He then came out with an interview for Mental Health Awareness Month which occurs in May, where he described what he went through, the feelings he was having and the help he got.

These players opening up about their mental health isn’t a sign of weakness, but a sign of mental strength. Those who are strongest are the ones who are able to open up about how they feel and what they are thinking, whether good or bad. These players took a stand against the norms of being an athlete, and shared their true testament of what they were going through.

Athletes are humans too, and they have everyday issues just like the rest of us. Most common forms of mental health issues in athletes are from lack of sleep or family issues, but those aren’t the only two. There is a wide range of things that can make people feel overwhelmed or stressed. The two athletes that came out just so happened to have similar issues.

If you’re an athlete and you’re struggling with mental health don’t be afraid to speak up about it. In the words of Kevin Love, “Everyone is going through something”, so don’t be afraid to get those things off your chest.

Mental Health Awareness starts May 1, where athletes across the globe are coming together to help share their stories about how mental health has affected them.

Because you might be suffering from anxiety or depression doesn’t make you weak.

Some of the biggest and strongest athletes in the world have similar issues to what we have. Don’t be afraid to speak up.

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers.”

Seeger’s B e s t o f E l d e r

The drip of Elder High Water Fountain Power Rankings Steve Seger ‘19 Co-Editor in Chief

Every day students at Elder are constantly hitting up the water fountains. Whether it be

filling a water bottle or simply quenching thirst, there are plenty of visitors to these oases of relief. As I have progressed through my four years at Elder, I have gained a liking for some fountains and have developed detest for others. In this piece, I am going to discuss which water fountains stick out the most to me, and I will attempt to rank them.

3. Classic Look Water Fountains

These water fountains fall behind the other water fountains of the school. That is not their fault. They simply do not have the same features as the newer fountains around Elder. These fountains are everywhere around the school. There is a couple on the second and third floor, two in the North Wing, and a one in the main hallway with another hiding in the basement. These little fellas never seem to have enough squirt power in them. I have found myself sitting there for minutes trying to fill a water bottle on the second or third floor. I have even been late to class because of this, so if you are going to fill a water bottle with one of these bad boys, plan accordingly.

2. Cafeteria Fountains

The cafeteria is equipped with three high quality water dispensers. Being that this is one of the busiest rooms in the school, it is much needed. Having three of these in one room is essential and keeps the wait to fill a bottle or get a drink at a minimum. The button feature is a huge key to these fountains. These fountains are in prime condition and bring a lot to the table. Also, the water from these fountains just tastes better than the classic look fountains.

1. Motion Sensor Water Fountain

One fountain and one fountain only belongs at the top of this list. The Schaeper Center motion sensor fountain has been the key to my success at Elder. These types of water fountains are the future of the industry. A clear and strong stream and the ability to fill a water bottle in a hot second propel this bad boy to the top of my list. This fountain never ceases to impress me. One of the slept on features of this top ranked fountain is the fact that it tells the drinker how many water bottles have been saved as a result of it. It always makes me feel good seeing that number climb more and more. As of today, Elder has saved 35,000 water bottles. Imagine what that many water bottles would look like sitting right in front of you.

I cannot close this article without giving a shout out to the fearless EHS students who drink right from the sinks. There are few of you out there, and you know who you are, but what you do never ceases to amaze me. It is fitting that I wrap up this ranking mentioning these tanks.

Motion sensor water fountain

(Philippians 4:6).

(2nd in the series)

Sleek and efficient

Cafeteria fountain

High quality water dispenser

Classic look water fountain

Just your average source of refreshment

The Purple Quill

The Purple Quill is published nine times per academic year by the students enrolled in the Journalism class at Elder High School. Content is determined by the staff and does not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Elder High School’s faculty, administration or student body. Signed editorials and columns reflect the views of the writer. Letters to the editor and guest commentaries are encouraged and must be signed, although anonymity can be granted on a case by case basis. The staff reviews letters to the editor, advertising and guest commentaries and reserves the right to edit and refuse material. Reasons can include length, clarity, libel, obscenity, material disruption of the educational process at Elder High School or violation of copyright laws.

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Co-Editors in Chief: Michael Bittner ‘19, Steve Seger ‘19, Gunnar Wall ‘19 Faculty Advisor Mr. Gary Rogers

Faculty Advisor Emeritus Mr. Edward Menkhaus ‘63

Art Director Tyler Macenko ‘19

Staff Writers Will Austing ‘19 Mason Berger ‘20 Jack Baker ‘19 Vince Bley ‘19 David Brown ‘19 Jack Burgasser ‘19 John Conners ‘19 Kalib Dailey ‘19

Maxwell Deters ‘19 Carmine Domenicone ‘20 Jacob Hofmeyer ‘19 Nick Gillespie ‘19 Zay Maas ‘20 Jacob Macenko ‘19 Lukas Marlman ‘21 DJ Melillo ‘19 Tyler Schutte ‘19 Brody Tebbe ‘19 Jarod Timmers ‘19 Zack Williams ‘20

Thursday February 28, 2019

Opinion 3

Calves’ envy

The battle of the “purple chip”

Will Austing ‘19 Staff Writer

Nick Gillespie ‘19 Staff Writer

As you walk the halls of Elder and certain students walk by you can’t help but stare.

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wo ice cream powerhouses in one city? That’s Cincinnati for ya.

It’s getting warmer and so we are seeing shorts on Purple Friday. These students walk United Dairy Farmers and Graeter’s have been a staple on the sweet tooth of the the halls and everyone takes notice; envious stares follow the lucky students’ sculpted Cincinnati area. They both come loaded with great original flavors that keep all of us features. coming back for more. There is something nostalgic about both of these places that bring I’m talking about the calves, of course. us back to a simpler time as a young child, enjoying a huge scoop of ice cream from both The calves, scientifically referred to as gastrocnemii, may be the most sought after locations. One ice cream flavor that seems to have the most significance between the muscles by all mankind. Whether you’re willing to admit it or not, you’ve probably two dairy shops is Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip. The reason it stands out is due to its stood in front of a mirror at least once to check out your calves. We’ve all been guilty of purple color which is very rare in ice cream, and almost seems to make it “fresher”. calf envy and who can blame us?

But which one is better is the question. The battle of the Black Raspberry Chip Ice Elder students typically aspire to have calves similar to the same longtime examples.

Cream begins.

Panther “blue bloods” in the unofficial calf competition are Coach James, Luke Kandra, Now, Graeter’s is normally the first thing that pops into our mind, when we think of and Coach Bengel. But, recently some dark horses have revealed themselves and I felt the ice cream, especially since they have been using the purple treat as their main form obliged to include them. With the assistance of some other students, we created a ranking of advertisement, appearing on most billboards and signs along with the Graeters name. system.

Bob Graeter, a fourth generation of the famous family, had a lot to say when it came to When reading the rankings take into consideration that several components are used the treat. According to Bob, “Understanding and managing the complex sourcing process to score the glorious calves. The first factor is the definition or shape. Defifor these one-of-a-kind ingredients are one of the many things that nition is an important difference between huge kankles and beastly calves. make Graeter’s handcrafted ice cream truly unique.” The next time Definition is evident when you see countless indentations and veins up and you take a lick of their Black Raspberry Chocolate ice cream, close down the calf. your eyes and imagine the fresh Black Raspberries that were grown The other main factor taken into consideration when ranking calves is just for the one of a kind taste you’re experiencing. That handcrafted obviously size. Having definition with small calves simply isn’t very impressive. touch makes your ice cream experience even more appealing.

Definition in large calves is what turns heads.

UDF also is known for their Black Raspberry Chip, along with Here are my top five: many other of popular flavors. This light flavorful ice cream packs a Mr. Groszek, under the radar, still made the cut. He doesn’t really flaunt his calves punch. Contrary to popular belief, United Dairy Farmers’ Black Raspberry Chip held its around school: I actually saw these bad boys for the first on Kairos last year. I don’t own when I asked many students and family members which one was there preference. usually see him out in the halls, so I never expected him to have such respectable calves.

Now Graeter’s may be the first one you think of, but UDF had many votes to give them a Solid size. Solid definition. Congrats, Mr. Groszek. run for their money.

Mr. Alig was another person who was kind of slept on. His sculpted calves must Although it ended up being 54% - 46% in favor of Graeter’s. It was much closer come from the daily runs with the cross country team. Mr. Alig’s calves are similar to than most people would have expected. They enjoy how light the ice cream is at UDF, big foot in the sense that only a select few have ever seen them. When I first encountered and how the chips don’t seem as rich and don’t leave you feeling as full. The chips inside them I was definitely impressed, and even considered adding long runs into my daily UDF’s are much smaller and chopped up, whereas the chips in Graeter’s are more like routine to improve mine. His elite size/definition combination sets him apart from the chunks, making them heavier and more defined.

Elder hoi polloi.

But there was no beating the natural flavor of the Graeter’s version of the purple ice Coach Bengel is next among the great calf owners at Elder. Coach Bengel’s calves cream. The use of real raspberries verses the artificial flavoring from UDF gave them the are obviously huge, or else he wouldn’t be on this list. His calves are large, but his veins slight edge. It is clear that handcrafted is more preferable. and definition are unmatched. As a freshman basketball player he put me and the other Personally I enjoy both of them, but for different reasons. I like the light flavor of the players through a calf circuit that left us hobbling for days. This custom calf workout is a UDF version, but I would have to give the victory to Graeter’s. You can’t get any better recipe for greatness, and his calves are the proof. than handcrafted and hardwork.

Coach James is second best on the list of Elder calves. Picking between these top two was like splitting hairs. Coach James’ calves are widely known for their incredible Don’t be discouraged if you feel inferior to any of the top five calves listed: be better. size. When in the same room as him, it’s inevitable to feel self-conscious about your Next time you’re in the weight room don’t forget that calves are the most important muscalves. These calves are undeniably aesthetic, and demand the respect of all in their cle in the body, and should be treated as such. presence.

Luke Kandra is the man behind the calves that Elder sees as the greatest around. It’s no wonder this tank is an offer magnet. When Luke enters a room you feel his presence, and hear his forceful steps.

It’s rumored that Zeus actually hand sculpted them with a gold chisel.

His calves are ginormous, but to have the amount of definition he does is incredible. Calves like these come once every couple centuries; WE ARE ALL WITNESSES. There are still other great calves at Elder so if you didn’t make the list, don’t feel bad. There were other names mentioned when asking students for their opinions. I feel that recognizing these people would be fitting. Brad James was considered for this list, but ultimately left out. His calves are respectable but not top five material.

His calves appear large at first glance, but after closer examination, it’s fake news. The hair around his legs gives an extra inch or so in diameter that otherwise wouldn’t be there. This extra hair would be similar to a kid saying he is five inches taller because he has an afro.

Jake O’Brien is another student in the same situation as Brad.

He has great confidence in his calf game, but was just not up to par with the competition.

Four of the top five calves at Elder with their owner’s likenesses included. (photoshop by Tyler Macenko)

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Faculty Features

Thursday February 28, 2019

Quill ranks most-decorated classrooms Carmine Domenicone ‘20 Staff Writer

Creativity plays a big factor in the way

teachers at Elder get their message across to their respective students. Whether it’s posters, models, colleges, quotes, or just straight Elder pride, the way teachers decorate their den makes going to class just a bit more enticing. With many to choose from and after much consideration, I broke down my top 5 most decorated classrooms at Elder High.

5. Mr. Rogers

Coming in last, but certainly not least is Quill staff moderator, Mr. Gary Rogers.

No surprise here, as Rogers has a leg up on the competition with his experience in Graphic Design. Many of his creations as well as his students’ designs are displayed throughout the room. Certificates for Elder’s finest journalistic writers over the past few years can be seen hanging on the far right side of the room. He probably won’t appreciate the spotlight, but I have to pay respect where respect is due.

Mr. Kreimer’s walls offer advice and encouragement with posters as far as the eye (and video cameras) can see. (photo by Mr. Rogers)

Mrs. James’ action-packed cabinets on display.

4. Mr. Boeing

Coming in 4 is Mr. Boeing, displaying his sense of creativity to go along with a physiological mind. Boeing’s room is filled with models of all kinds of physiological specimens, most famously “THE MIGHTY MITOCHONDRIA.” A variety of skulls can be seen lining the back of the room, as well as his display of the evolution of the human. Despite all this, Boeing’s most prized possession is his real-life skeletal model. Worthy enough of its own cabinet, the skeleton is displayed with great care having been used for many years now. Congrats Mr. Boeing… well deserved. th

3. Mr. Kreimer

Mr. Kreimer’s biological classroom has been a classic at Elder for over 50 years. Similar to Mr. Nugent, Kreimer’s room has little to no wall space with all the posters hung high upon the cement walls. Some look to be nearly centuries old, but the messages couldn’t be more accurate. Being a biology and chemistry

(photo by the author)

teacher, the obvious bodily diagrams can be seen; however, that’s not what truly makes his room unique. The “hidden” cameras placed high on the walls are an addition that no other teacher can claim to have in their room. Kreimer often warns his freshmen to refrain from cheating because “he’s always watching.”

2. Mr. Nugent

Nugent’s den quite possibly has the least amount of visible wall space out of any room at our fine institution. Filled with printed motivational quotes from his health and leadership students, the walls are filled to maximum capacity.

Each day new quotes are added to the walls contributing to the magnificent art gallery displayed. Nugent’s masterpiece of a room plays perfectly into the way he presents himself and his class: energetic and always encouraging leadership and motivation.

1. Mrs. James

With a tough decision at stake, I decided to give the number one spot to Mrs. James. With walls lined with scientist caricatures, periodic tables, college posters, and her famous snow skies and hockey stick in the corner, her room is a powerhouse that’s hard to beat. Also hard to miss are the huge fat heads of superheroes plastered on the walls, giving the room an entertaining vibe. Personally, having Mrs. James in class last year, I can say that I found myself often staring off into the distance at a picture of Cameron Indoor Stadium (Duke) or the Dean Smith Center (North Carolina) on the walls nearest to me. Congrats to Mrs. James on this year’s top ranked classroom.

Congratulations to these five teachers who cracked the top five in this year’s rankings. These rankings are by no means perfect or set in stone, they are strictly opinion based.

It was an honor and privilege… until next year, teachers.

Thursday February 28, 2019

Student Features 5

Elder Chess: myth or dynasty?

Mason Berger ‘20 Staff Writer

Brody Tebbe ‘19 Staff Writer

From its twelve baseball state champion-

ships to the recent volleyball dynasty, the Panthers have stood out in several sports in Elder’s athletic history.

Unfortunately, some success goes unrecognized. As a matter of fact, some achievements go completely unrecognized. Possibly the most forgotten program at Elder was the chess team.

You might read that last sentence and think it’s a joke. Even I thought the chess team was just one big joke until a few months ago. But in reality, Elder Chess once was a legitimate club/program at Elder.

I have flex period in room S-133 with Coach Mohs, and one day I just happened to look behind the dry erase boards and all I see is trophies. My first thought was that they were old academic team trophies or something like that, but they were chess trophies.

There were fourteen trophies in S-133. To go along with these, just outside of the Quill’s headquarters, there are several plaques and trophies of the chess team as well.

There was not just one chess team, as my research proved. I saw trophies that read both Varsity and Reserve, so chess must’ve been a hot team to be on considering that there two levels of chess.

The trophies that I encountered date all the way back to 2001, and some are as recent as 2013. These include league championship trophies, tournament trophies, and a big wooden plank that reads, “Back To Back City Champs 2003-2004” I saw that the overwhelming majority of the trophies had “GCSCL” inscribed on

A day with Box If you don’t know already, that box

“Rook takes pawn; check”

them. GCSCL stands for “Greater Cincinnati Scholastic Chess League”, in which Elder participated in back in the chess era.

Personally, I know absolutely nothing about chess. If Elder were to field a chess team today, I have no clue who would even have any interest in the chess team.

Staff writer Carmine Domenicone told me that a part of his St. Antoninus curriculum was chess. “We were required to learn chess in sixth grade, so I know my way around the block,” said the Italian himself.

I would not be opposed to a resurrection of the chess team. We’ve got guys in school that are perfectly capable of playing chess competitively, so why not give it a try?

As for the legacy of past chess teams, they are not forgotten. Maybe we need a sign in the Fieldhouse that has back to back city champions in chess for 2003 and 2004. That’ll show ‘em.

Chess is a part of Elder’s history. If you thought it was a joke (I did at first), it’s not. The chess team was for real, and maybe we will see a resurrection of the program in our time at Elder.

roaming the halls of Elder is Ronnie Wainscott.

Ron, aka Box, was a three year member of the varsity football team, as well as a three year member of the Elder baseball program.

In addition, we cannot forget that he is also a member of the Lourdes Tigers CYO basketball team that will be making its run in Cleveland this year. You can basically say that Box is just a solid athlete overall. This will be the first year that Box does not play baseball since he was toddler. The only “organized” sporting event Box has left to participate in is CYO. So what does Box do on a daily basis now that he is done with sports? I went ahead and asked him about his daily tasks on a school day.

He said, “Well, I unfortunately start my day in Mr. Grimm’s home room where he complains about us having senior skip day. On even days I go to Mr. Bengel for Government, and on odd bell days I go to Mr. Rogers for Graphic Design. Other than that, I am not too sure nor care for the other classes.

He then went on to say, “Dude, I just realized how boring my school days are.”

I think we could all agree on that one Box. So I was interested in seeing what Box does after school.

He said, “Well, after school I’ll sometimes head over to FX Fitness to hit the weights for a little. After that I’ll head to the steam room where I’ll sweat out as much as possible. If I don’t go to the gym, I’ll go home and either take a nap or jump

on the sticks and play whatever video game is popular at the time.”

It sounds to me that Box has a very distinct and unique routine.

However, as you should know, Box thrives during the weekends. The weekend is where Box can let out all of his emotions he was holding back during the school week. Box does his best to have a good time during the weekend to make up for the lost time during the week. I asked him what exactly he does during the weekends.

He said, “I usually start off my weekend by going to a basketball game on Friday night and support the fellow Panthers. Although I work Saturday mornings, I’m still making money so it doesn’t necessarily ruin my weekend. After work I like to meet up and hang out with all my friends. We usually like to get some food first and all meet at someone’s house to watch whatever sporting event is on that night. Sundays are basically the same as an after school day, going to the gym or playing video games.”

Box is all around an average kid, but holds the dedication and work ethic like an Elder Man should.

I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Box this weekend.

Student Features

Who’s the better Seger?

Zack Williams ‘20 Staff Writer

Now if you are a consistent follower

and reader of The Quill, this headline and subject might look a little familiar.

A brotherly battle to see which one is the top dog. The only difference is this time we are not talking about the Paffs; we are talking about the “Segahs”. Continue on with this article to see which Seger trumps the other one.

Nicholas and Steven Seger are two brothers that attend Elder High School.

Nicholas is a junior at Elder, and Steven is a senior. They are both heavily involved student athletes that get after it every day whether it is sports, or books, but most of the time it is both. The question is which one works harder to make themselves better and which one has more talent, and skill.

To start off, I just asked the simple question to them both. I asked who was better and why and I got some similar responses. Steven had some nice simple phrases to sum up his greatness. He said,

“I’m stronger and better at video games.”

Nicholas replied with this statement, “I am actually stronger, smarter, and better looking.”

When it comes to video games it is really 50-50 on that topic. Nicholas wins some, Steven wins some. It’s really just about whose day it is.

Now we go onto looks within the two brothers. This was a very annoying interview because it was back and forth and they kept disagreeing with each other. We settled upon the fact that Nicholas thinks he is better looking and Steven feels he is better looking. So, yeah, that was just a dumb topic to bring up.

Next, I had them arm wrestle, and what do you know? They are equal on this, too. Nicholas won with his left arm because he is left handed and Steven won with his right arm because he is right handed. Throughout the school Steve feels as if he is generally more liked. He said, “I’m VP, what’s he?”

Now we go onto smarts which is pretty even as well. They are both really

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smart kids, but Nicholas has him one upped by taking a couple more AP level classes. Steve’s response to that was, “I have a higher ACT score, though.” They really got into it on this topic.

The next topic is work. Steven has Nicholas on this category.

Steve works at Cincinnati Bell which is an actual real job. Nicholas mumbled to me that he is a paper boy which I thought was cute, but Steve got hysterical.

Steve said, “That’s not a Seger brothers Nicholas and Steven trade jabs in another real job, are you serious?” brotherly comparison by The Quill.

Nicholas claimed he was just a more laid back likeable ven was better at football, and Nicholas guy in general. Nicholas said, “Steve’s is a was better at basketball. total control freak.”

What do you guys think?

The last topic we went to was sports.

I think it was pretty even, but who do They are both pretty solid athletes, but we you think is the better Seger? Is it Nichojust focused on basketball and football. las, or is it Steve?

They both came to the agreement that Ste

There’s more than football in the Pit on Friday nights Jacob Hofmeyer ‘19 Staff Writer

As a football player, there is nothing like

playing underneath the lights in the pit.

There is nothing like the felling of running out on that field with your teammates right by your side. I will always cherish the memories, the adrenaline, the crazy games, the plays I have made, etc. For football players it is the best thing in the world.

Everyone knows and sees what the football team does Friday night, but few recognize another element of the Pit and what it’s like for them. These dedicated individuals are working hard every game and they aren’t even in the cheering section. These people are the Elder band.

I got a chance to interview two seniors, Noah Laird and Antwan Hill. I asked them what their experience was like playing in the Pit. These seniors have a passion for music the way I have a passion for football. I wanted to get an understanding of what it was like for them in the Pit and if they got the same energy out of Friday nights as I did.

“It is interesting,” said Noah Laird.

“It is a great atmosphere, crowd goes wild and we get to play songs for them to hype everyone up.”

Antwan said, “It’s tiring. On Fridays we only have an hour break between school and practice.” They have a pre-

game practice right before the game and then have to play throughout the whole game. They play from after school at 4 until the game is over around 9 or 9:30.

I asked Antwan what was his favorite part of Friday nights underneath the lights.

“I am a big football fan so I love it,” said Hill. “I loved when the cheering section got into the songs we were playing especially the E – L – D - ER...ELDER!” Hill and Laird both said they loved being on the field because they could celebrate with the team if a touchdown was scored before getting yelled at to play the touchdown song.

I asked both seniors what their favorite memory was from this past year’s season “Ronnie’s interception,” they both Antwan said. The game against rival St. Xaiver was in the Pit this fall Ronnie Wainscot had one of the most memorable plays in the history of Elder football. He had a 98-yard interception return but did not score! They said they got to see him run the 98 yards while the other team was chasing him and gaining ground on him. They were laughing the entire time seeing Ronnie run. Then they saw him get tackled at the two yard line right in front of them. This was by far their favorite memory.

I asked Laird how he felt being on the field Friday nights.

The hale and hearty Elder band will brave the elements to perform for the crowd weekly at the Pit during football season. (from Elder yearbook photos)

“It’s the best view of the football game,” said Laird. He also talked about how instead of cheers after first downs, touchdowns and penalties, the band plays music instead of saying words like the cheering section. This really fascinated me because I never realized what the band was doing for the team. They are like another cheering section Elder and we need to realize this more.

I think all students need to realize how much the band does. We do not give them enough credit. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, they are out there playing for us unlike the cheering section who tends

to leave when it rains. The band sticks through all the bad horrible weather just like the team.

And after the game, instead of going to go hang with friends on the field, they wait for the football team to get back and play the fight song while we walk past them no matter win or loss.

For me, seeing these two guys after the game put a smile on my face. They would give me a fist bump or a high five after every home game. This meant a lot to me and this is why I decided to write about these band members and their experience in the Pit on Friday nights.

photo by Zack Williams ‘20

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DiSanto to Wittenberg Jack Baker ‘19 Staff Writer

As many readers already know, Elder

golf’s first commitment came from Jack Wertz to Xavier University. No questions asked, Wertz was Elder golf’s crown jewel for the last four years. He carried the program with unmatched skill and a positive mindset. There is no denying that. But recently, another Elder golfer has emerged from the crowd and quickly risen to the spotlight – Evan DiSanto.

Evan is one of the most under-spoken students at Elder. Regularly known as “Disan,” Evan takes his nonchalant mentality to life and applies it at an effective level. Other than an active student outside of school, he is a force to be reckoned with in the classroom. Or in even drastic cases – the lunch room. Evan certainly speaks his mind more often than not; he’s an athlete by heart and by mind. You’ll always find him debating anything in the world of sports with his good friend, Reece Gramke, in the cafeteria. But when it comes to golf, Evan has a perspective and knowledge for golf that’ll never disappoint.

He knows the game like the back of his hand. After starting to play in the fifth grade, Evan began his career at St. Antoninus. While playing in grade school, Evan began to develop a special love that to this day remains a stronghold. Once getting to Elder, Evan joined a star-studded freshman class with the likes of Wertz, Palicki, Baker, Newsom, Brown, and Bailey. With making JV his first year, Evan has accomplished three successful varsity seasons since. Referring to Evan’s Elder golf career, Coach Matthew Robben, mentioned, “I’m proud of everything Evan has accom-

plished so far.” He said he believes Evan’s best golf is still ahead. And with a captain mention, 1st team GCL, and a remarkable average of 38.2 during the course of his senior year, it instantly became a season to remember for him. As a result, college coaches began calling.

Evan is a part of Play Golf in College, a helpful organization that mentors high school golfers with the college recruiting process. His swing coach, Mark MacDonald, explained that it’s been a pleasure working with Evan. He also included, “much of this improvement is due to his determination and grit.” And despite knowing Evan for nearly ten years, I’ve never heard such a word describe him better – grit. He just has that “it” factor when it comes to getting stuff done.

Furthermore, when it came to his college recruitment, he rose to the top for several college golf programs. But all of that came to an end after Evan announced he’d be continuing his academic and golf careers at Wittenberg University.

Despite the DIII notch, Wittenberg has risen as a consistent national champion threat. The school won its first National Championship in 2017. And in Evan’s case, he’ll be looking to add more banners to his school’s name. Although it’s not the big program school he dreamed of, Evan said, “Wittenberg was the perfect fit, and everyone associated with the program made it clear they’d always be there to help me reach my goals.”

So with the best of luck and health I’m glad to send Evan DiSanto’s golfing world from Elder to college and beyond.

I can certainly say, I won’t be surprised when we’re all watching him on television come Sundays.

Evan DiSanto will be taking his model golf swing and temperment to Wittenberg for college golf in the fall. (photo by Jay Wertz)

Student builds his own shed from the ground up Jack Burgasser ‘19 Staff Writer

Around Elder you will find students that

do some really cool things with their free time that you wouldn’t think a high school student would normally do and Nick Corcoran is great example of this.

Nick is a senior here at Elder and a longtime friend of mine. He plays the recordings and music at most basketball games. Nick is a really big tech guy and always likes to fix things and make them better. This past May Nick started building a shed in his backyard.

When I asked Nick why he wanted to do this he responded, “I built the shed so I could have a place to

work on projects and a place to hang out.

It also landed me a job doing construction since my new boss saw what I was capable of doing.”

The shed was set to be 12’x24’ and Nick was hoping to have his own place outside of his home. Along the way Nick faced some difficulties with some of his neighbors telling him it was too big, and one threatening to call someone over to check the regulations. It all worked out though as Nick eventually finished his shed around August at the size he wanted.

Of course Nick, building this structure all by himself, wanted to show it off as anyone would, and when he had me and some other friends over to see it we were all in agreement that it was very impressive. Within the shed Nick has his own TV with cable and his own fireplace that keeps the place warm enough for the winter. I personally thought the shed was really interesting and cool with him building it by himself. I thought it needed more attention for how much time and effort it took.

This is the kind of interesting stuff that you will find throughout Elder when you take a chance to know some people who have different interests than yourself.

Senior Nick Corcoran built this 12’ x 24’ escape in his own backyard. (photo provided)

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Vince Bley ‘19 Staff Writer

Last season’s track and field campaign

Track team is ready for spring: (top) Last year’s standout Luke Mastruserio was fourth in the state shot put. (above)The team displays a trophy and (left) Nick Dirr practices for the pole vault.

Dorsey gives Hunt second chance Brody Tebbe ‘19 Staff Writer

Back in November of 2018, Kareem

Hunt was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs after a video was released of him knocking a woman in February of last year.

However, the Cleveland Browns have decided to give Hunt a second chance.

The 5’-11”, 216-pound running back has had a good relationship with the General Manager of the Browns, John Dorsey, ever since college back in 2016. Dorsey has decided to look past Hunt’s actions and believe that he deserves a second chance on the gridiron.

I personally think this is a great move by the Browns. The Browns have proven themselves worthy over the last year improving to a 7-8-1 record, opposed to a 0-16 record the previous year. I feel Dorsey knows what he is doing and is aware of the possible consequences.

Dorsey is one to give second chances.

As former GM of the Kansas City Chiefs, Dorsey drafted Tyreek Hill. If you did not know already, Hill was also charged and prosecuted for assault of his girlfriend.

Despite all this, Dorsey believed in Hill, and now the three-time Pro Bowler is one of the most successful players in the NFL. With this being said, Dorsey believes that Hunt could be given a second chance, just like Hill.

Hunt is a great running back, no doubt. However, this is still a very tough decision on Dorsey’s part, in regard to all clevelandbrowns.com

Track and field preps for upcoming season ended with senior Luke Mastruserio placing fourth in the state meet for shot put. This has given Elder’s track team the confidence needed to train extra hard in preparation for this upcoming season.

Elder looks for a long and successful spring with many teammates placing in state. With track right around the corner, I decided to interview some current track athletes that are looking forward to the season.

Elder’s track team is divided up into five major groups: short distance, long distance, weight men, jumpers, and pole vaulting. I had the opportunity to sit down with a team member from three out of five of these groups. Adam Siri along with Logan Runyan and Casey Dirr had a few words to share. All of these members were asked the same questions and here is what they had to say.

With track season coming up quickly, I felt the first question I needed to ask was how practice has been going so far?

Knowing that some events have yet to start practice, I asked each individual what they’ve been doing on their own time to make themselves better ready for this sea-

Adam Siri:

1. This offseason I’ve just been trying to get my lifts in and getting pretty excited and mentally prepare for this upcoming season.

2. Some big meets coming up are the Skyline Open, Coaches Classic, and of course, Best of the West.

Casey Dirr:

son. I also asked each member what their most difficult or challenging meet would be and why? Lastly, I finished the interview with what they think about rumors flying around about people quitting track?

Logan Runyan:

1. Over the current offseason, I have decided to train and run with the polar panthers in order to get my legs back in shape for short distance running. Alongside that, I am drinking more water in order to hydrate myself for the longer runs I’ll have to do.

2. Overall, none of the meets really scare me for this upcoming season. But, if I had to choose one it would have to be our GCL meet. Since last season, we have lost a lot of runners and confidence for the team. Those two things could cause us to fall behind the other GCL teams.

3. For me, rumors are just rumors.

Sure a lot of runners have left the team because they feel “we won’t be good this season”. But, that just allows for the remaining runners to step up and lead this team even though the odds aren’t in our favor.

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1. Well Vince, I am a dedicated student-athlete, so I’ve been on the vault grind since early December. The thing that makes it so tough to practice pole vaulting in winter is obviously the cold and rainy/snowy weather.

During freshman year, my coach, myself, and a few other vaulters put together an indoor facility underneath the Horse shoe in the Pit. This gives us the ability to practice year around, so we take advantage of it. We can do all kinds of drills, and we can even do full jumps because the ceiling reaches to about 15 feet.

2. Obviously we have the postseason, districts, regionals, and state. But the toughest meet in the regular season in my opinion is GCL. The good news about GCL this year is it is not at LaSalle’s horrible track, but we get to travel up to Clifton and compete at UC! 3. You know, I’ve heard many different sides of each person’s story, but after having a top secret meeting with the coaches, we came to the conclusion that we are going to be a very good team this year. Plus we have a few new athletes.

Cooper Johnson is very fast and I believe Jimmy Kearns is as well. He won’t help us at all, but he will at least make me laugh a few times at practice.

Kareem Hunt will be given a second chance

by John Dorsey (below) and the Cleveland Browns. (nytimes.com)

the backlash he will receive. Dorsey has received this backlash already when he drafted Hill, so I think he has the experience and knowledge in order to transform Hunt just like he did with Hill.

Cleveland Browns fans have high expectations next year with all the glory they received after this year. Even though it was still a losing record, it shows that the Browns have great potential over the next few years. Especially now that Baker Mayfield has a year under his belt.

Looking at it from a fan’s perspective, I would be ecstatic to have Hunt on my city’s team. However, looking at it from Dorsey’s perspective, it is a little different.

Hunt now brings a different energy to the team having this on his record.

It is an interesting move, however, since it is similar to the Josh Gordon situation. Gordon had an issue with substance abuse. He was given many chances by the Browns, just to be released. I wonder if Hunt will just end up like Gordon.

Although, at the end of the day, Hunt will help this team win, which is the main goal in Cleveland right now.

AAF brings welcome changes Will Austing ‘19 Staff Writer

For fans of football that have grown

tired of the boring NFL over the past few years, there may be hope. If NFL games seem to drag on forever and stop every five seconds for penalties and reviews, the Alliance of American Football can be a refreshing change of pace. The AAF debuted the past Saturday and surpassed ratings expectations.

With 2.9 million viewers, according to SBNation, the opener drew more than the NBA’s OKC vs. Houston game.

The AAF is an eight team football league owned by Charlie Ebersol and Bill Polian. It’s no secret that the NFL is becoming more and more protective of players each year, and to football fans like myself, the constant changes seem to be a little much. The NFL is losing the physicality and competitiveness that used to be unique to the league. Week one of the AAF was a glimmer of hope for football fans that are tired of the NFL. Although targeting was called a couple of times, fans still witnessed some backbreaking hits that have been rare in the other league.

One hope I have for the AAF is that they remove politics from the league.

With the tension between Trump, Goodell, Kaepernick, protesting players, and commentators, the NFL has become too politically driven. The NFL has become less about football and more about the

Will the new AAF be a passing fad or a real competitor to the established NFL? (photoshopped by Will Austing ‘19)

“oppressed” players and their political beliefs. Fans, like myself, miss when sports were solely about competing. The AAF, thus far, seems to be focused on playing football and entertaining fans. Players were excited to compete and play football, which was nice for a change.

One cool difference between the AAF and other football leagues is the new “Sky Judge” reviewing system. This sky judge is being recorded and mic’d when reviewing plays or missed calls. He explains what he sees and tells viewers why he made his call. This is light years better than the purgatory of a reviewing process we go through in college football and the NFL. There’s definitely a lot of potential for the new AAF. We saw a lot of signs of change in week one. It’s still too soon to be sure whether the AAF is what football fans have been asking for, but week two is another opportunity to get a glimpse of what the league is really about.

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NBA wraps wild trade season Jack Burgasser ‘19 Staff Writer

The NBA has been changing over the

past few years when it comes to player mobility with top guys in the NBA like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving switching teams. Ever since Kevin Durant’s infamous move to Golden State in 2016 after they had just won a record setting 73 regular season games, all the preconceived notions about players switching teams have been thrown out the window.

It is now routine to hear about a star player wanting out and requesting a trade from their team almost every week.

This season in particular has been very shocking to say the least when it comes to blockbuster trades. The biggest story regarding a trade this year ironically didn’t even end in a trade. It involved superstar big man Anthony Davis requesting a trade out of New Orleans.

This was such big news because Davis is a generational talent and there was much speculation that he would end up on the Lakers. The Lakers were throwing everything they could at New Orleans to get Anthony Davis including their young core consisting of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Kyle Kuzma with an additional four draft picks, but New Orleans would not take their offer.

News has come out recently that New Orleans never intended on negotiating with the Lakers in the first place, and this matter will most likely be resolved in the offseason. The next star to be traded recently was none other than the fan favorite seven footer Kristaps Porzingis traded out of New York to Dallas. He was traded along with Tim Hardaway, Jr. and Courtney Lee to the Mavericks and in exchange

the Knicks got Dennis Smith, Jr., Deandre Jordan, and Wesley Matthews along with two future first round picks.

Porzingis is currently battling a torn ACL which he suffered last season and still has yet to play a game this year, so Dallas took a risk by going after him.

In my opinion, this is one the very few trades in the NBA that was pretty even on both sides primarily because as long as Porzingis comes back healthy, the Mavericks have a superstar for the future to pair alongside their rookie phenomenon Luka Doncic and have a great mentor for Porzingis in Hall of Famer, Dirk Nowitzki.

The Knicks came out good on this trade too because they got a young guy in Dennis Smith, Jr. who has a lot of potential and Deandre Jordan and Wesley Matthews, whose contracts free up after

Despite his specific request, Anthony Davis was not traded by the Pelicans at the trade deadline. (defpen.com)

this season. This helps clear cap space to sign big name free agents, and not to mention the first round draft picks are a nice added bonus.

The next big trade is actually two trades involving the same team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Their most recent trade was to acquire Tobias Harris, a forward from the Clippers. Now while Harris is not a household name by any means, he has still been putting up all-star numbers all season. The package was comprised of the 76ers sending promising rookie guard Landry Shamet, Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala, and two first round picks to Los Angeles and Tobias Harris, Mike Scott, and 7’-4” center Boban Marjanovic heading to Philadelphia. Philadelphia took a big risk with this trade giving away a lot of valuable assets for their future, but it’ll be seen whether or not it pays off in the playoffs.

The other trade involving Philadelphia happened earlier this season and was probably the biggest trade this season.

This, of course, was the Jimmy Butler trade. Butler was on record early in the season wanting out of Minnesota and he had various falling outs with the team that were made public and he took issue with many of Minnesota’s young players calling them “soft”. Minnesota knew they had to move him as he only had one year on his contract left and was disrupting the team chemistry, but they we’re asking for more than anyone had to offer.

On the other hand, Philadelphia was struggling early in the season closing out games and they needed something to change. Finally, Minnesota came to their senses about the bargaining price and traded Butler for the definitive 3 and D guy Robert Covington, young stretch four Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless, and a 2022 second round draft pick.

Jimmy Butler was traded to the 76ers early in the season. (sportskeeda.com)

Since the trade, Butler has done well in his role as the closer, but the chemistry issues seem to be coming around again although not as bad as in Minnesota. Harris and Butler are both free agents heading into this offseason, and it is not very likely that either will resign with Philly. With that being said, the gamble can still pay off if Philly takes the next step and wins the Eastern Conference which could very well happen.

In conclusion, I think this trend of players seeking new opportunities will continue to happen in the foreseeable future with the emergence of the player empowerment movement led by LeBron James.

No LA from NOLA Nick Gillespie ‘19 Staff Writer

Anthony Davis to the Lakers? Not this

season.

Earlier this month, Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans shook the basketball world when he requested to be traded to another team. Davis was the number one draft pick in the 2012 NBA draft to the New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans) and has been with the city ever since.

In his seven year career, he has been a six-time NBA All-Star, an All-Star Game MVP, and three-time NBA first team. It is clear that he has dominated on the court, averaging a double-double this season as well. Davis’ versatility to be able to put the ball on the floor and drive to the basket or pop a three with consistency, makes him a lethal asset. Sadly, his team has underperformed every year he has been there, normally taking a first-round exit in the playoffs, if they even make them at all.

One thing after another seemed to go wrong, keeping their team from its full potential. With the loss of Demarcus Cousins to an Achilles tear, to eventually losing him in free-agency, it was clear Davis had enough. And his “dream” landing spot was obviously with LeBron in Los Angeles.

This speculation started since the moving of LeBron James from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he was given a $153.3 million contract. LeBron was now in Hollywood, and it seemed that Lakers fans wanted Anthony Davis there with him. The Lakers established themselves as a major contender, if not a front-runner to get Antho-

ny Davis, or so they thought.

Davis had recently signed with LeBron’s agent, Rich Paul back in September and Paul had released a statement that his client wanted a trade at the end of January. This was however “not legal” and a “violation” of Davis’ contract with the Pelicans. This resulted in a measly fine of $50k, which is a slap on the wrist for his 5-year $127 million contract. That’s pocket change. However, this did spark a big question, “Davis wants to be traded, but who are teams willing to give up?”

It’s all fine and good that Lakers fans want Anthony Davis, like who wouldn’t?

The problem is, they had no valuable trade options, along with some pretty outrageous trade offers. One offer consisted of seven players on the roster (Kuzma, Ball, Rondo, Beasley, Hart, Ingram, and Zubac) along with three draft picks, two of which are in the first round. Their entire young core was on the trade block, the core that LeBron was supposed to build a championship team with.

If I am a player, I don’t know how I would respond to knowing I was offered as a trade, knowing my team doesn’t want me anymore. The fact they did that to nearly their entire team shows how little faith the front office and LeBron have in those young players and the Lakers in general. Kevin Durant, among other NBA All-Stars talked about how playing with LeBron is a “toxic environment”, and now the NBA world is starting to realize what they meant.

As much as LeBron can deny it, everyone knows he was part of trying to trade those players, and he definitely had a voice in everything they were offering.

Now the Lakers have found themselves

As can be seen here, many Laker fans were anxious to see Anthony Davis in the purple and gold; creating Photoshop creations that will have to be put on hold to possibly come true.

getting blown out by 42 points to a Victor Oladipo-less Indiana Pacers, along with a 23-point loss to the Sixers, and a 4-point loss to the Hawks who have the third worst record in the NBA. They found a way to steal a buzzer-beating victory in Boston, but they were also one miss away from losing yet another game.

For the Pelicans, it was obvious why they didn’t accept the trade for Davis. As Stephen A. Smith said it best, “Anthony Davis is an All-Star right now. The only worthy trade is for an All-Star right now.

Not a future All-Star, but an All-Star right now. The Lakers don’t have that. The Pelicans aren’t looking for potential, they are looking for another All-Star.” He couldn’t be more right. They had no reason to trade him now, when they could be receiving more or even better options over next summer and next year. They are in no rush because they know how much they can get for him.

For the city of New Orleans however, they aren’t very fond of Davis anymore.

They feel that he has lost faith in the city, and the fans feel betrayed. If he doesn’t want the Pelicans then the Pelicans fans definitely don’t want him. The GM of the Pelicans felt similarly and didn’t want to play Davis at all. He also did not want to risk the “injury prone” Davis getting hurt and spoiling what could be a monumental trade in the summer.

The NBA has since stepped in, and forced them to play Davis at least 25 minutes a game. He recently came out of the locker room to a series of boos from the home crowd, but his incredible play and his 32 points in just three quarters (benched in the fourth) won some of the fans back.

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Lukas Marlman ‘21 Staff Writer

Do you play baseball and wish to be in

the MLB someday? Do you have motivation to help you reach your goal? Are you willing to work hard and do everything to the best of your ability?

Well one person who recently visited Elder as a speaker has all three of these characteristics; Chris Singleton. Chris has been playing baseball since he was three years old, and he also has a lot of motivation that originated from his life story.

Chris Singleton was born on July 5, 1995 but when he was 11 years old his family moved to Charleston, South Carolina and he has lived there ever since.

Chris’ motivation in his life is his mother and father, because they unfortunately passed away in 2015 and 2016. He plays baseball and he worked hard in college and finished out the 2015 season with a .245 batting average as a freshman with 39 hits. He was sixth among the starters in batting average.

In the 2016 season, he started 53 games in right field and batted for an average of .332 with 62 hits and 28 runs scored. He also went 8 for 10 on stolen base attempts, and he also set a season high record with four RBI’s in one game.

In the 2017 season, Singleton started 53 games which all were in center field, and he batted a .276 average. He had 56 hits with 21 RBI’s and 38 runs scored. He was ranked 79th nationally in stolen bases with 18 stolen bases. He was also fourth among the starters with batting average.

After the 2017 baseball season was over Chris Singleton was drafted by the

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Chris Singleton still has his sights set on reaching the big leagues.

Chicago Cubs in June as a minor. Chris Singleton says, “My best memory is probably my first professional hit when I got drafted.” Chris plays center field, but he also played short stop and second base when he was growing up. He also played basketball when he was in high school. There are many reasons people love playing baseball, but Chris says, “My favorite thing about baseball is the grind of playing every day and you can have a terrible at bat but can always redeem yourself in the future.” In baseball if you mess up at an at-bat you will have 3 to 4 at-bats per game, so you can get revenge on that pitcher and the baseball.

Elder teacher Mr. Brown says, “Chris has a shot, but his numbers aren’t the best.” He continues, “He sees the bigger picture outside the MLB.” Chris is a hard working individual shown from his motivational speeches about his life. He goes around the country spreading his life story to many high school and college students.

Ben Goebel (Class of ’22) says, “He inspires me to work hard and not let things bring me down, but make me stronger.”

Chris Singleton is a fighter who doesn’t give up, but will being on the Cubs grow his name even further?

Lukas Marlman ‘21 Staff Writer There has been some talk on who should start at goalie for this years’ lacrosse season and it’s between Mitchell Bailey (‘19) and Isaiah Maas (‘20). Do you give Bailey the start because he’s a senior?

Isaiah Maas says, “Any position should go off of pure talent and never names or grade level.”

During last year’s season Vince Sabato was the goalie, and he had 166 saves with an average of 51.40%. While Mitch Bailey got 5 varsity saves with a 50.0% average save rate and 126 saves for a 52.6% save rate for JV. Isaiah Maas had 69 saves for a 69% save rate on JV. But stats aren’t everything to a good goalie, a good goalie needs to be mentally focused throughout the entire game and they have to think ahead. A good goalie can predict were the opponent is going to try and score the ball.

But most of all, to be a great goalie one has to have all their teammates behind them on and off the field.

Each Isaiah and Mitch have both been playing goalie for a while but they each have their strengths and weakness. Adam Rice says, “Zay is more of a motivator, and is more of a leader.” However, an anonymous source says, “I think Mitchell is definitely more of a leader and motivator while Isaiah just has fire and spunk.”

To get the starting position at goalie in lacrosse you have to have the ability to think quickly and react fast. You also have to be able to take the pain of a ball hitting you. But maybe the greatest part of being a goalie is not letting a goal get inside your head.

Maas says, “The hardest part of being a goalie is not letting goals get into your head, because if you lose the game you feel like it is on you.” There are many sports were if you let something bother you the entire game you will do bad. When people make a bad play or do something wrong they need a leader to tell them that they are fine. This is where the goalie comes in. Bailey says, “Getting a perfect game is nearly impossible at any level, so knowing this I try and stay positive and save the next shot.”

A goalie in lacrosse holds the role of a leader. Bailey says, “Being goalie has definitely placed me into a leadership role, the goalie is like the quarterback of the defense.” People who are in the goalie position have to know what is going on during the entire game, and they have to keep themselves and everyone else focused. Although goalie is mostly caring for your team, you are able to have fun.

A goalie can hit and be aggressive on the field, according to Mitchell Bailey.

While a goalie can fun the position is mostly serious and it takes a real man to block a net.

Thursday February 28, 2019

News 11

DNC gears up for unpredictable 2020 Maxwell Deters ‘19 Staff Writer

Even before Donald J. Trump was sworn

in as the President of the United States of America, the Democratic Party began strategizing the 2020 election.

Democrats will do absolutely anything to avoid the shock and devastation of another defeat. But who would be the best candidate to assure a win for the liberals? Will they select a lifetime politician such as Sen. Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, or Julian Castro? Will they select their candidate based on racial diversity or sex? Or will they select a newcomer from a different background?

Many candidates have tossed their hats into the presidential ring and it is likely that there are more to come. What will distinguish each candidate in this race for the White House? Will we return to clean debates and campaigning?

The following are the front running democratic candidates: Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) is a 54-year-old daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants. She served as California’s attorney general and San Francisco’s City attorney. She was elected to the US senate in 2016 and has challenged Trump on his Judiciary nominees. She has a “law and order” history in California but has progressive stances on Medicare-for-all, sanctuary cities and marijuana legalization. Harris formally announced her run for president on January 27, 2019, where she vowed to fight for the “largest middle class tax cut in a generation.”

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) has spent the last decade in the spotlight.

She first emerged as a consumer activist during the 2008 financial crisis and she hopes that her call to fight economic inequality will make her stand out in this sea of red. Recently, controversy surrounded Warren when her claims to Native American heritage were found to be faulty.

Warren relies on her experience as an assistant to President Barack Obama and special adviser to the Treasury secretary to give Americans, and fellow Democrats’ confidence in her abilities. On February 9, 2019, Warren officially announced her run at a rally in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

She calls President Trump “the latest -- and most extreme -- symptom of what’s gone wrong in America.”

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) offers sermon-like speeches and vows to unite what he considers to be a currently divided nation. He could be the next “twitter” president already boasting about his following of more than four million people.

Booker served as mayor of Newark, NJ, and was elected to the Senate 2013. He

plans to utilize a new law in NJ that will allow him to run for Senate as well as President in 2020. On February 1, 2019, he announced his campaign to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.

The campaign for the Oval Office is well underway and many more are considering entering the race. Of those running for their party’s nomination we are sure to see a record number of women and culturally diverse candidates. We will see popular politicians and possibly stars as well as lesser-known contenders with the hope of achieving victory. Whoever wins will immediately enter another race that will prove to be even more challenging.

They will face President Donald Trump, who has already raised more than $100 million dollars for reelection. Will Americans give their president another four years?

We will not know until all of the votes are in and counted on election night.

Even exit polls will be questioned as many political projectors are still shocked and humbled by the 2016 election results.

No doubt, Trump will be painted as a one term President that has harmed the country through a self-serving ego and supposed racist views. Harris said, “The American people deserve to have someone who is going to fight for them...and put them in front of self-interest.”

Trump will have one fist leading the nation while the other is slid into a boxing glove as he fights for reelection. Warren is already equipped with two gloves. She said, “This is the fight of our lives. The

fight to build an America where dreams are possible, an America that works for everyone. I am in that fight all the way...It won’t be enough to just undo the terrible acts of this administration. We can’t afford to just tinker around the edges – a tax credit here, a regulation there. Our fight is for big, structural change.”

Trump will need to prove to critics that he is not the President of “the rich get richer”. Although he takes a different approach from the regal, collected, professional speakers that preceded him, he will need to find a way to prove that he is respectable and “presidential”.

In a recent jab at Trump, Booker stated, “I believe that we can build a country where no one is forgotten, no one is left behind; where parents can put food on the table; where there are good-paying jobs with good benefits in every neighborhood. Where our criminal justice system keeps us safe, instead of shuffling more children into cages and coffins; where we see the faces of our leaders on television and feel pride, not shame.”

I decided to get a Panther’s take on the upcoming presidential race, so I talked to Spencer Bono,’19, who relayed to me that he “would love to see Joe Biden run for the presidency. His experience as Barack Obama’s Vice President and his success as the Senator of Delaware for more than 30 years can prove to be a very prominent benefactor to his presidency.”

I then spoke with Jack Dowling who stated, “I think the Democrat party should pay close attention to its nomination in 2020 after what happened in 2016. Warren

2020 Democratic Front Runners: President Trump (top); (below,left to right)Sen. Kamala Harris(D-Ca.); Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.); Sen Cory Booker (D-N.J.) (photoshop by Tyler Macenko ‘19)

Suffolk University Poll of 689 registered voters who are Democrats or independents taken Dec. 11-16. (Janet Loehrke - USA TODAY)

is similar to Bernie’s liberal populism, who showed that populism has broad appeal, especially among millennials.

Dowling also added, “However, I don’t think Warren can challenge other candidates given her lack of support from minority communities. I think Harris would run a good campaign and stand up against the negative campaigning of others, including Trump. In addition, her background would help garner support from minorities, similar to Obama.”

Dowling finished by saying, “I also hope Beto O’Rourke runs, who challenged Cruz and almost won Texas, which has been a Republican stronghold since the mid-70s. One long shot ticket would be Biden and Kasich running on a split ticket. They have worked together on many issues and have attacked political polarization in American politics. This ticket would be able to reach across the aisle and gain support from both sides.”

Candidates like Senator Warren, Harris and Booker, will each have to strike their own balance between joining the fight in Washington and introducing themselves to voters around the country, creating a framework for their agendas, and drawing oppositions with their rivals for the 2020 nomination.

The election is fast approaching, and soon we will all know who will be competing for the job. It will not be long before July of 2020 rolls around and the primaries begin. Until then, so much can change and happen, so be prepared for anything.

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News

A very “bad” American Jacob Hofmeyer ‘19 Staff Writer

“You’ve gotta learn to drive with the

fear. There ain’t nothin’ more frightenin’ than drivin’ with a live cougar in the car.

If you’re calm, that wonderous big cat will be calm, too. But if you’re scared, that beautiful death machine will do what God made it to do, namely, eat you with a smile on its face.” Nobody can say it better than Reese Bobby in Talladega Nights.

What started as a normal run for a Colorado man, turned into a horrific event.

In Fort Collins, Colorado, a man who has asked any writers or publishers not to release his name, was going for a run in the Horsetooth Mountains, Tuesday morning February 5th.

The man started off his run normally through the mountains, when suddenly a cougar jumped out and attacked him. The cougar first bit his wrist, then the man fell and the cougar went right for the face biting him there. The cougar literally tried to rip the man’s head off. The man facing life and death, fended the cougar with his forearms and jumped on top of it. The man then strangled the cougar with his bare hands!

That’s right, he killed a cougar with his bare hands!

Now cougars are tough animals. They can range anywhere from 65-220 pounds.

This cougar was a baby male weighing about 90 pounds. Cougar’s usual prey are

bigger animals like elk and moose. The only predators of the cougar are bears and wolves. So cougars have enough strength and power to take down a moose and it takes a large and fierce animal to take down a cougar.

Cougars are the most dangerous animals in their species. They are even more deadly than lions! The cougar is faster, stronger, and more deadly than a human.

This man didn’t care about any of those factors as he manhandled the cougar. As Kid Rock would say this is “America’s Bad***”. Only thing I could see being bigger, is if someone killed a bear with their bare hands.

After the man killed the cougar with his hands, he then walked away and drove to the hospital. He suffered some minor injuries and cuts but he is expected to make a full recovery. He was mostly being treated for infections to see if the cougar had any. Not only did this man strangle a cougar with his bare hands, but was able to walk away from the fight with just some minor cuts on his face and wrist. This has to be the one of the toughest guys in America.

Cougar attacks are very rare. Since 1990 there have only been 16 mountain lion attacks. In these attacks, 13 people have been injured and three killed. This man is the only one to actually kill the cougar.

Thursday February 28, 2019

Panthers off to CYO state tournament Carmine Domenicone ‘20 Staff Writer

With the CYO city tournament officially

coming to an end, excitement awaits as some of our very own head off to prove their stripes in the annual state tournament.

This year’s city bracket was a tough road to travel to say the least. St. Antoninus took the number one seed, going 8-1 in the regular season, solidifying a spot up in Cleveland. Unfortunately, or fortunately (however you want to look at it), the St. Jude Bulldogs found themselves on the losing side of things after being defeated

by Our Lady of Lourdes in the first round.

“We definitely played the best senior team in the first round, so we got a bad draw,” stated Jude participant, Mason Berger ’20. The excuses just keep on comin’ from the Dogs. Anyway, let’s move on.

The preseason projected #1 Victory Vipers found themselves seeded as a six seed, playing Ignatius in the first round.

Despite this, they did not seem fazed as they were victorious, making it all the way to the championship game.

With a trip to Cleveland on the line, the OLL Tigers and the OLV Vipers squared off in a bloodbath in the old “tin can” off Neeb Road. To see just how the game went, I asked some of the players to paint the picture in their own words.

Ben Deters (Victory) “You know that kid named Joey Ward? Yeah probably not, but somehow he knew how to shoot a basketball and it went in leaving us all in shock. Therefore, we couldn’t concentrate or see straight, causing us to miss just about every shot that we took. Ronnie “Box” Wainscott also hit a few shots, leaving us all in disbelief.”

Brody Tebbe (Lourdes) “Ya know, we’re just full of gritty players. We may not be the most skilled team, but at the end of the day we leave it all on the court. That showed in the championship game. It was a good win, but we aren’t done yet.” Brody also ended by saying, “I feel bad for “Ched” (Chase Rice) considering he shot the ball eight times at the end of the game and didn’t make a single one.”

It’s clear to see who the winner of this game was, but the effort put out was nothing short of approving as both to read the rest of this story, go to our online site: https://elderhsquill.org

Thursday February 28, 2019

Student Features/Arts & Entertainment 13

James chooses Buckeyes Gunnar Wall ‘19 Co-Editor in Chief

Gunnar Wall ‘19 Co-Editor in Chief

We have all seen him walking down the

halls towering over his fellow students. At a young age Jakob James had the potential to be a big time football player based on size alone. At Elder he has developed a stronger and more physical mentality after not playing much in grade school due to weight limits.

It didn’t take long for Jake to get noticed by college coaches. Over the past year, he has received nearly 20 offers to play Division 1 football. The schools that made the smart decision to offer JJ include: Ohio State, Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, Indiana, Iowa State, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Marshall, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Penn State, Pitt, Purdue, Tennessee, Toledo and West Virginia.

He is now committed to play at The Ohio State University; one of the most prestigious football programs in the US. Jake grew up around football and Elder because his dad coached and he dreamed of playing under the lights in the Pit for as long as he can remember.

“Growing up it’s all I ever dreamed about; being an Elder Panther. Watching from the sidelines every Friday night, coming to practices throughout the summer and now finally being able to be a part of it and going into my final year it’s just something special. Elder football and Elder is going to prepare me for life. You know some guys come back years down the road and talk about how it made them who they are and prepared them. I just don’t know if you can get that anywhere else.”

As a kid his eyes were set on Elder.

“I actually never really thought of the chances of playing college football. All I ever thought about was Elder football and as I started to get older and realize it does end and watching guys like Peyton and Tommy go off to top notch schools it kind of hit me that if I put in the work and time

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Serial killers are the hottest thing in en-

that they did I would have a chance at it,” explained JJ. Ohio State was always something special for JJ. After the many visits he took there in the spring and summer he always left the place in shock. With it being close to home and not having to travel too far really played a big role in his decision. He grew up watching the Buckeyes and finally had the chance to go behind the scenes and check it out. He said he fell in love with the place and the people. That’s make it so special. It’s home.

On a different note, Jakob has two younger brothers that look up to him. What he does leaves an impact on his siblings, Evan and Cameron. That is something he doesn’t take lightly.

“Being an older brother I’m just trying to set a good example for them on and off the field. Being a coach’s kid the standards are always going to be higher and it’s going to do nothing but help them in the classroom and on the field. Elder is a special place and they have been around it all their life, too. I think as they get older they will realize how lucky they are and the hard work they have to put in.”

Everyone is looking forward to him taking the field as a Panther for one last ride next year before he moves on to a bigger platform.

tertainment right now, from books to TV shows to movies.

One of the movies that has been generating the most buzz over the past several months, is the film Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile. The film tells the tale of Ted Bundy, the American serial killer who was able to disarm his victims with his charm and clean-cut good looks.

When the actor who would be bringing Bundy to life on screen was revealed, fans were shocked, to say the least.

The film about 1970s serial killer Ted Bundy, staring Zach Efron, was purchased

by Netflix after its Sundance premiere drew in wild reviews. The streaming giant would get U.S. and some international rights for “a staggering $9 million,” the trade publication reported.

“The film will play in theaters this fall to be eligible for movie awards,” says the Hollywood Reporter.

“Netflix will give the piece an awards-season theatrical run in the fall,” says the Hollywood Reporter.

Netflix was a logical place for the film directed by Joe Berlinger. He also directed Netflix’s Conversations With a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes documentary series.

Extremely Wicked tells the story through the eyes of Bundy’s longtime girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer, played by Lily Collins (daughter of Phil Collins), called Liz Kendall in the film. Because she didn’t witness his crimes, which led to his conviction and electric chair execution in 1989, the film doesn’t show his deadly encounters with women.

Berlinger recreated trial scenes in Northern Kentucky in which Bundy was his own attorney with Jim Parsons (from

Prohibited streaming at Elder?

Steve Seger‘19 Co-Editor in Chief

Believe it or not, many students here at

Elder are doing prohibited streaming fairly often. These days, streaming movies off illegal websites has become more popular than ever. Some of these websites include Putlocker, 123Movies, Solar Movies, and many more. I caught up with a few students here at Elder and reviewed these prohibited websites.

The first student I spoke with drills movie websites during one of my classes.

As a result of this, I would consider him

an expert in this field. I knew I had to interview him when I decided to write this article. He gave me some thoughtful insights and even some tips that some Quill readers may find useful next time they decide to visit one of these websites.

He started by telling me that his go to website is, “Solarmovies.net, and it has never failed me.” I took a look at this website, and it seemed to get the job done to read the rest of this story, go to our online site: https://elderhsquill.org

Zac Effron and Jim Parsons in a courtroom scene filmed in Feb 2018, near Cincinnati in Northern Kentucky. (wvxu.org)

The Big Bang Theory) as the prosecutor, and John Malkovich as judge.

The cast includes Dylan Baker (The Good Wife, Selma), Angela Sarafyan (Westworld, American Horror Story), Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense, Forrest Gump), Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice, Fargo) and Metallica founder James Hetfield.

Bundy preyed on women in Washington, Utah, Colorado and Florida in the 1970s. He confessed to 30 murders before his death.

In an emotional phone call, Vivian Winters, mother of Susan Rancourt, who was murdered at the age of 18 by Bundy in 1974, told RadarOnline.com she hopes the focus of the upcoming film opens a new window. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile should be about remembering the innocent lives lost, not Bundy.

“I have heard little snippets that the movie is glorifying him and I hope that isn’t so,” Winters told Radar. “I don’t think that was the intent and I have not seen the movie. It’s the girls, the victims, who I want to glorify.”

When the casting of Efron was announced, there was some immediate backlash on social media, with some fans claiming that Efron was far too good-looking to play such an evil man and that perhaps choosing someone well-known for his looks would send the wrong message in a movie about a serial murderer.

Zac Efron has become popular for his acting skills as well as for his undeniable good looks. His ability to fully inhabit a character seems to be the reason that Joe Berlinger settled on him to play the lead role in his controversial movie. In a recent interview, Berlinger revealed that it was Efron’s acting ability that ultimately led him to pursue the actor for the role of Ted Bundy.

Berlinger admits that he always intended to cast a good-looking actor to play Bundy because it was precisely that quality about Bundy that led him to lead the public into thinking he was just another normal guy.

Berlinger went on to point out that those who seem charming and without flaw on the outside often hide perverse secrets, so Efron’s good looks lend themselves perfectly to the part.

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Arts & Entertainment

Halftime show failure Jarod Timmers ‘19 Staff Writer

The extremely popular Nickelodeon

show Spongebob Squarepants has become a staple in children’s entertainment over the past 20 years. The show has become a favorite for countless children who have grown up during its period of popularity, and I would be willing to bet that the majority of 12 to 30 year olds could quote the show with ease.

Sadly, though, the creator of this show, Stephen Hillenburg, died recently from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This touched the hearts of many people across the world, but it had a particularly significant impact on the internet community. The people of this community, in an attempt to give him the sendoff that he deserved, began brainstorming ways to help act on their new motivations.

Although there were several ideas as to how they could do this, there was one idea in particular that took off farther than anyone expected: having Spongebob’s famous “Sweet Victory” song performed by Maroon 5 at the Super Bowl LIII halftime show. One fan even put up a petition on Change.org that amassed a whopping 1.2 million signatures, and after this fans of the show were quite certain that Hillenburg’s work would be given this honor at the Super Bowl.

Fans who signed this petition were thrilled when Maroon 5 teased at Spongebob making an appearance in the show, but disaster struck when the show actually went down. To illustrate, the show started off like any other, but there was mass anticipation for what fans thought may be on the way. Eventually, the half time show

Overrated Dave Brown ‘19 Staff Writer

There are well-known shows around

Elder that are usually referenced in jokes during class. However, some of those jokes have grown old and worn out. I think some shows are way too highly talked about. This would be my list for the overrated TV shows on Netflix and just regular cable.

The Office

This is my personal choice. I have seen multiple episodes of The Office and have not smiled once. I do not find anything that Michael does funny. His childish behavior in just about every situation makes the show awkward. The show got a little better when Steve Carrell left, but the writing and humor were still very poor in my opinion. Maxwell Deters agreed

cut to a clip from the Spongebob episode containing the song, but instead of actually playing the song, they cut over to Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode.”

This left fans in disbelief. There were countless people looking forward to seeing both a great tribute to a man who shaped so many childhoods and a nod to their favorite cartoon, but they were instead met with anger and confusion.

Senior Max Middendorf described his feelings after this buzzkill when he said, “My disappointment was immeasurable and my day was ruined.” It is easy to tell just how hard this tragic experience hit him.

“I didn’t really listen to Maroon 5 before this,” senior Ocean Wu told me, “but now I’m never even going to think about listening to them and they are now my absolute least favorite band.”

Finally, junior Tommy Wegman let me know that “Maroon 5 made the worst mistake I have ever seen. I was only watching the game so that I could see them sing ‘Sweet Victory’ live.”

Although the band did include Spongebob in their show, this was simply not enough. They should have taken it to the full extent and made it a great show.

The song itself would have actually fit right in to the show, so people who don’t know Spongebob wouldn’t even need to know what was going on. It would have been very entertaining for all people, and they could have easily worked it into the show.

Maroon 5 missed out on a great opportunity, and future performers should learn from these mistakes. that show isn’t really that funny to him either unless he is watching it with friends that watch The Office.

The entire Will Ferrell situation was just a mess, but the first seasons aren’t much better either. I really started to lose interest in the show once they made Andy a main character. His mix of arrogance, bad decision making, and over the top behavior just made him a bad idea to center the show around.

Big Bang Theory

This was a show that I never got into. Again, I wasn’t a fan of the snarky humor made by a bunch of insanely smart geniuses. The show has a solid core of supporters and can probably last another couple of seasons, but they really have nowhere else they can go in the show.

People think that CBS may be close to dropping the show because Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, and Jim Parsons all make over $1 million per episode.

Thursday February 28, 2019

Super halftime divides a nation John Conners ‘19 Staff Writer

The Super Bowl is widely known as

America’s biggest stage. The country may be starkly divided off the field, but the show, after all, must go on. The halftime show provides 13 minutes of bopping along to great musicians who top the

charts. With epic past performances by Prince, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars, the halftime show is a big reason to keep watching the Super Bowl. This year, however, many had urged Maroon 5 to back out of the headlining act.

The controversy behind the halftime production is linked to earlier debate regarding NFL players’ right to protest. Colin Kaepernick famously knelt during the National Anthem during the 2016 NFL season to make a statement against racism and police brutality, and has not been signed to a team since. The former 49ers quarterback filed a collusion lawsuit against the league in October 2017, claiming that his unemployment was a direct retaliation to

his activism.

Many celebs have backed up Kaepernick in his protest. Some of those including Cardi B. and Rihanna. Cardi B. told TMZ last February that she would do the halftime show “when they hire Colin Kaepernick back.” The female rapper was originally thought to be a potential supporting act for Maroon 5, based on her feature for their hit “Girls Like You.” Rihanna also reportedly turned down the halftime show in support of the former football player.

When Maroon 5 decided to take the gig, many wanted them to drop out and join the boycott of the NFL. As everyone should already know, Maroon 5 went forward with halftime show anyway. Joining the pop band were rappers, Travis Scott and Big Boi. They both have received some criticism for agreeing to perform, despite the NFL’s stance toward Kaepernick’s decision to kneel during the National Anthem.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier published Thursday night, Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine explained their decision to perform.

“I think when you look back on every Super Bowl halftime show, it is this insatiable urge to hate a little bit,” Levine added. “I am not in the right profession if I can’t handle a bit of controversy. It is what it is.

We expected it. We would like to move on from it and speak through the music.”

To alleviate and avoid some further backlash, Maroon 5 joined by the NFL and Interscope Records, announced a $500,000 donation to Big Brothers and Sisters of America in advance of their performance.

The move matches Travis Scott’s donation to Dreams Corp, a social justice non-profit.

How I Met Your Mother

I never really watched this show, but the show had a very good climax and continued to have people watch until the end. However, the show’s final season was way too wild and went in directions that were unrealistic and ended with bad reviews. Jason Townsley agrees saying, “The show’s last season didn’t live up to the hype. It just wasn’t believable and that really ruined the legacy of the show.”

The Walking Dead

This show has been spiraling down for years. The first three seasons were must see TV, but at season nine, the product has declined greatly. AMC used to have a marathon on every Sunday eventually leading up to a new episode at night, but that time has passed and the show’s ratings have been dropping ever since season seven. Jack Burgasser said, “The show has really drug on for years. No one really watches it anymore.”

Many shows have worn on or drug out and people have moved on from them. (photoshop by Mr. Rogers)

The kids watching these shows in study halls on their laptops usually get caught, which should say something.

These shows have either worn on and drug out, or just haven’t been that funny to begin with. Clearly, the majority of Elder have moved on from these shows.

Thursday February 28, 2019

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Is it stay or go for 21?

Zack Williams ‘20 Staff Writer

Twenty-one Savage is one of the hottest

rappers in the game right now. He is dropping albums left and right that are all pretty solid. As of late there has been a lot of conversation about the rapper on the web and all over social media.

This attention is not for his music, or a certain song he dropped, it is for a different reason, a reason that he is not too fond of and tried to keep on the down low.

This reason for all the attention is whether, or not 21 Savage should be deported.

Keep reading to find out the details and outcome.

Most people see this and think that this is just a rumor, or a joke that’s going around, but it is not at all. In fact, it is the farthest thing from that, this whole situa-

tion with him is pretty concerning. It all started when 21 got involved in a Fulton County drug case back in 2014, for which he had to serve 12 months of probation.

This showed his birthplace, which was unusual, it stated he was born in Atlanta, Georgia. This was not seen as anything and it was just passed by because the rapper claimed Atlanta, but on February 3, the ICE arrested the rapper for overstaying his visa.

The ICE is the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. They said that 21 is a citizen of the U.K and subsequently failed to depart under the terms of nonimmigrant visa. Therefore, instead of receiving a Grammy for his part in Post Malone’s song, “Rockstar”, he is being held on lockdown 23 hours a day with no television and minimal outside contact.

He has been living in Atlanta legally since 2005, since the age of seven. His time is overstayed though, so the legal part is basically taken out. After being arrested for this, he later admitted to being born in Britain. So now comes the question that everyone is wondering. What happens with the loved rapper 21 Savage?

If 21 does have any sort of prior felony charge, the chances of him being able to remain in the United States are slim to none. Although he filed for a special nonimmigrant U visa which will help his chances, it will take a decade to come in, and get to him.

21 Savage might soon be 21 sayonara, but he is not alone through this whole situation. Black Lives Matter is currently hosting an online petition to free 21 Savage. They have gotten over 330,000 signatures so far.

Also another fellow artist Jay Z, is fighting with 21 and trying to help him get

Modern Family set to conclude Mason Berger ‘20 Staff Writer

After astronomical success for elev-

en straight seasons, ABC’s hit comedy Modern Family will come to an end after its eleventh and final season. The eleventh season is set to air in September of 2019, and end in 2020.

While this may be premature news considering the ending is not until next year, Modern Family fans will need time to say their goodbyes and pay homage to the 22-time Emmy winning series.

The series has aired since 2009, and will have a total of 226 episodes broadcast to viewers across the world after season ten.

The series includes actors and actresses such as Ty Burrell, who plays Phil Dunphy, Sofia Vergara, who plays Gloria Delgado, Eric Stonestreet, who plays Cameron Tucker, Ed O’Neill, who plays Jay Pritchett, and several other notable actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who plays the role of Mitchell Pritchett in the series, had this to say in an Instagram post about the show ending. “I can’t believe I’ve spent over a decade of my life working with a cast and crew I love so much. I’m already preparing myself for a very emotional last year with my beautiful, hilarious fake family.” Ferguson earned five straight Primetime Emmy Award nominations from 2010-2014 due to his role on Modern Family.

The news of the show ending after the eleventh season did not come until February 5th of this year, ABC renewed the show for its eleventh season, which would consist of an 18-episode season to

close out the series.

This year brings a dramatic change in what we are used to seeing on television for the past decade. Not only is Modern Family set to end with the eleventh season in 2019, but CBS’s record breaking comedy The Big Bang Theory concludes its final season as well.

Will there be a void in television after these two shows come to an end? There might be. Even though Modern Family has not seen nearly as much success as it had in its earlier years, the show is still an integral part of ABC entertainment.

Each episode is well into the millions in viewers consistently in each of its last ten seasons.

Personally, I think that this is an appropriate time to end the show. I pretty much stopped watching it consistently a few years ago because I felt like it just

21 after being put on probation for being “illegal.” (from google images)

through this whole situation. At the end of the day I believe that 21 should be free and let him keep dropping that music that so many of his fans in the U.S. love.

(amazon.com) Each original cast member of the megahit Modern Family.

got old. The characters got old literally and figuratively, and the show lacked the interest it once had, in my opinion.

But, current episodes are still better than the majority of shows that are on television. While they are not of the quality of past episodes, they are still funny and entertaining.

That being said, it will be a very

bittersweet ending. The show has made me and viewers across the nation laugh each and every episode. Plenty of classic characters and lines are entailed into the lengthy history of the show, and Wednesday nights on ABC will be very different when Modern Family officially ends.

It may be hard to say goodbye to this historic and record breaking sitcom, but all good things must come to an end. At least we can look forward to plenty of reruns of the show on numerous channels on television.

Apex Legends is here to stay Tyler Schutte ‘19 Staff Writer

It is clear that the Battle Royale style

games are taking over the gaming community. The clearest example of this would be Fortnite.

It’s hard to believe that there is anyone left that has not heard of Fortnite, that is, unless you have been living under a rock. Fortnite has taken the gaming community by storm. It’s hard not to see something about Fortnite when you are scrolling through Twitter or Instagram or even YouTube.

The first game in this genre was a game called H1Zl. This was soon fol-

lowed by Pub/g. Though Pub/g was and still is a fairly popular game it is nowhere near as popular as Fortnite.

Other gaming companies have taken notice. The most recent one of these companies was EA sports. They have recently released a game called Apex Legends.

It was officially released on February 5 and some would say it has taken the gaming community by storm. Like Fortnite it is battle royale styled, but it has one major difference and that is that there is no building in Apex.

Building in Fortnite is seen by many as a nuisance, and to others as what makes the game fun. I don’t think there is

a single person that says building should be completely eradicated, but there are many people who get very frustrated when you get a kid in white then they end up building to the top of the map and somehow one pumps you when you have full shield. My fellow senior Matthew to read the rest of this story, go to our online site: https://elderhsquill.org

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The teachers of Elder crossword

Jack Baker ‘19 Staff Writer Using last names only, apply the clues to the teachers of Elder High School. Be the first to turn in your answers to Mr. Rogers’ room (S131) for a chance at a tasty prize.

ACROSS

1. Human calculator 5. Wants a Mr. in front of his name 7. National Association of Stock Car Racing 9. She’s a UNC basketball fan 10. Conch shell 11. Purple vest 13. “Biblical exegesis” 16. Mitochondria = powerhouse of the cell 17. “The thing is…”

18. What’s on the ceiling 19. Master of the bricks 20. Mistaken for a student 2.

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Elder Golf coach The Godfather Donna the Buffalo In his class, your real name doesn’t exist 8. Spent summer on Indian reservation 12. “Pray in thanksgiving for this day…”

14. Elder’s new sixth bell health teacher 15. “It’s open” Solution to puzzle can be found online @ www.elderhsquill.org

Is Canes too hyped?

Zay Maas ‘20 Staff Writer

We all know that Canes is the hottest

new destination for a meal in Cincinnati but, is it really as good as people are making it out to be? With the new Canes opening this past month, cars are lining the streets of Glenway just for some chicken. Raising Canes is always packed with people out the door. And everyone is waiting on the same thing: a caniac combo. You can purchase a caniac combo for just $10.99 but, we’re all asking the same question; is it worth it?

There has been great debate not just in our school but, all over the west side. Is canes even the best chicken on Glenway?

A rivalry has formed with the Chick-Fil-A faithful and those of Canes. We asked junior William Tuttle what he thought of the matter and he stated, “Personally I think

Canes is not as good. Their fries are weak and they don’t offer shakes like ChickFil-A does. We all know Canes is carried by their famous Canes sauce which you could just buy at Kroger and throw on a nice 10-piece from Chick-Fil-A”.

Canes poses a threat to many Glenway businesses like Chick-Fil-A, Ron’s Roost, and Steak n’Shake. With the popularity they have brought to the west side will this be a good thing for those businesses or not? I asked Ohio State University commit and Elder junior Jakob James who is a frequent Canes eater and he said, “I think those businesses will stay afloat due to their previous popularity.

Sure Canes may take some of their customers but they also draw hungry people to the Westside so next time they might just eat somewhere else due to the lack of selection at Canes.”

Panthers spring for big Valentine’s Day DJ Melillo ‘19 Staff Writer

Valentine’s Day is a great day to show

how much you really care for someone.

Many students at Elder High School are tied down. I got the chance to ask some of these people how they spent their special day.

Tom Feldman has been dating the same young woman since eighth grade.

He was a prime candidate for this. I asked Tom what his plans are for his valentine and he said, “Well I start the big day by giving her a present. I give her an extra special present since it is her birthday, too. I got her a very big gift.” Tom would not tell me what the gift was. I then asked him if he has any dinner plans. Tom said, “I plan to take my girl to Longhorn Steak House. That is our favorite place.”

Many of you also know Tom is notorious for thinking he has good fashion so I did not hesitate to ask what he would be wearing to this dinner date. He replied, “Well, I will obviously wear my bubble jacket. Then for a base layer I will wear my black mock turtle neck. For my pants I will wear my khaki corduroys. Then finally I will wear my wallabees.” Hopefully,

Tom’s fashion doesn’t ruin his big night.

Like Tom, Liam Geiser has been dating his girl for a lengthy period of time.

Liam is particularly known for being a big gamer. So many people wonder how Liam can manage a girlfriend. I first asked him what his plans are for his magical night. He said, “Well I am going to pick her up around 7:30, and take her to our favorite restraint, The Outback.” Liam goes on to say that The Outback is their

You’ll never see the new Canes on Glenway like this rendering, with no cars or customers. It is always busy, usually with drive-thru customers wrapped completely around the store. (loop.net)

Senior Gavin Floremonte feels very strongly about this topic and had some comments to share with everyone. He said, “Canes is carried by their sauce. We all know it, you know it, I know it, and it’s just a matter of time before we all realize it and the lines that are packed out of the doors become just a few sad obese people whose highlight of their day is just some

mediocre chicken and some soggy fries.”

For those who are considering trying Canes for the first time I highly advise you don’t. I asked the question if Raising Canes is over rated and hyped up too much. I finally have made a ruling that I hope will put an end to this raging debate.

YES. Raising Canes is overrated.

favorite restaurant because his girlfriend works there and they get 15% off. Liam also said that he plans to buy his girlfriend a big box of chocolates and a gift card to Chick-Fil-A. Another person who has some big plans for Valentine’s Day is Zach Ward. He has been dating his girlfriend since November of junior year. They do everything together, so I expect him to have some immense plans for this special

day. Zach said, “I plan on taking my girl to Montgomery Inn.” He went onto say that they love going to fancy restaurants together. I asked him how often they go to a restaurant like this and he said, “We typically go to a fancy place to eat once every two weeks.” He also said that he will be buying her some candy and three new bands for her Apple watch.

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