Paw Print Issue 6

To: Mrs. Tierney

From: Chase Borland

You're a great teacher, and I love your class!

Thank you for always knowing how to lift me up and make me smile

To: Mckenzie Collinsworth

From: Hope Hoffman

To: Carter Hane

From: Marko Kulina

I enjoy your presence in class, and you're a great runner.

To: Mr. Wallace

From: Skylar Johnson

You're really cool and a fun teacher!

Thank you for always helpingwith the Environmental Club. I will miss you as my teacher, advisor and friend.

To: Mrs. Wagar

From: Jackson Hall

I appreciate you stopping all of the crime in the GHS halls. I am thankful that no bad guys have gotten me.

To: Officer Gruelle

From: Victoria Schlue

To: Mr. Finucan

From: Kaylie Duskey

I appreciateall that you do and for alwayssaying hi in the halls!

A: Señora Garritano

De: OP

Eres mi profesora favorita. Gracias por me tolerando por tres años. Espero que tengas un gran Día de San Valentín

students, and events across our school and local community

BOTTOM LEFT: ROTC STUDENTS KICK BACK

BOTTOM RIGHT: JUNIOR BOYS SQUAD POSES ON THE DANCE FLOOR

TOP: FRESHMEN DATE

TOP LEFT: KAYLIN WOLFORD 25' HANGS WITH HER FRIENDS.

TOP RIGHT: TAKING A DANCING BREAK TO POSE FOR THE GRAM.

PHOTOS BY: LILLIAN BAER & VIENNA HORVATH

TIME TO RETIRE THE CHROMEBOOKS

Since the pandemic and adoption of Canvas at GHS, teachers and students increasingly rely on technology for curriculum and assignments. With numerous strict online deadlines, all students need to have access to reliable technology. The school-issued Chromebooks are not dependable and need to be replaced. Many Green High School students first received their Chromebooks in or before middle school, which makes them outdated. After years of daily use, the school Chromebooks aren't as efficient. Chromebooks at GHS have been noted to be "slow" and "unreliable" as they limit website availability, restricting vital information for students trying to further their education.

Since the current Chromebooks are outdated, they constantly break down and cause more stress for students. Due to the Chromebooks breaking down, students are under an incredible amount of stress while trying to complete assignments. Having quick loading technology is vital for the classroom due to the entirety of our education relying on it. Many students have the struggle of sitting down and attempting to load their assignments all while their teacher is going over the material well before their Chromebooks complete the task at hand.

Lydia Smith ‘24 recalled having her Chromebook fixed multiple times due to her screen shutting down and inconsistent battery life.

Smith also stated, “during tests on lockdown browsers most of the class has to do it on paper because the Chromebook won't load it."

When asked what different types of technology students would like to see, responses included iPads, Macbooks, and even newer Chromebooks. Because iPads are so lightweight and versatile, students believe they would make for a better alternative. With over 50% of students surveyed agreeing that iPads would be the best investment, junior Meredith Collins offered her own ideas.

“I own an iPad, and I believe it would create a more personal experience between the curriculum and the student,” said Collins.

Understandably, financial concerns are a valid counterpoint to the idea of restructuring Green’s 1:1 Chromebook program, but the long term benefits to adopting technology such as iPads or Windows Surfaces might be worth the cost.

Due to the lack of performance students are seeing in their school-issued Chromebooks, students have taken matters into their own hands. With students using technology everyday, we need a reliable device to work on. Many students have started to use their own devices. These devices range from laptops to iPads.

"My iPad, in my opinion, is a better alternative to the Chromebooks because it doesn't take up too much space in my bookbag and writing my notes on the Ipad is more efficient." said junior Ana Mijatovic. If the school was to buy Apple iPads, the least expensive one is the 9th generation of iPad and costs $329; this includes only wifi. The most expensive iPad is the iPad Pro, 6th generation. This costs $1,099 with a wireless internet connection included. Although they are expensive, they will cost less in the long run. Because Chromebooks cost $200 in total, making repairs and different fixes are a financial burden. If Chromebooks are properly maintained, they technically last a long time, but as students use them over the years, the quality of performance burns out as students do hours of work on them. While it's true that upholding care can further the lifespan of school issued Chromebooks, they are not the preferred device for everyday work. The Chromebooks have worked for years before, but they are declining and need to be upgraded or replaced. All of the students at Green Local Schools need technology that they can always count on with online work and submission sites. With increasing technology advancements, students should be given more dependable devices to complete their school work on rather than the outdated school issued Chromebooks.

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HURRICANE IAN CONTINUES TO AFFECT FLORIDA BEACHES

by Mallory Gearhart

The destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian in some of Florida’s most popular vacation spots left residents and tourists devastated. Beaches in Miami, Daytona, Sarasota, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach were hit particularly hard by the powerful storm, with widespread damage to beachfront properties and infrastructure.

“The damage that was done has been historic, we’ve never seen a flood event like this. We’ve never seen a storm surge of this magnitude,” Governor Ron Desantis said.

Eyewitnesses reported that the storm surge from Hurricane Ian was particularly intense, causing severe erosion to the beaches and washing away large portions of the sand dunes that protect the coastal communities.

“The wind caused the surf to come up at a perfect angle and started washing out seawalls,” director of County Public Works, Ben Bartlett said. GHS student Maddux Hurley experienced the destruction first hand.

“My grandma owns property in Sarasota. The wind was so bad it tore the roofing off and blew water through the vents,” said Hurley.

Hurley was able to travel to Florida to assist his grandmother in cleaning.

“My dad and I went down as soon as possible to put up new drywall, studs and just help as much as possible. We were able to get her condo renewed in no time!” said Hurley.

Many businesses were also destroyed or severely damaged near the coast of Florida, leaving the owners worried about the future of their livelihoods. Peace River Charters, a popular tourist attraction, was heavily affected by the storm.

"We don't have the facilities right now. We don't have our bait and tackle shop. We don't have our alligator exhibits open yet. It's having to manage hours — and naturally — trying to give people as much work as we can,” claimed Zac Varner, president of Peace River Charters.

Despite the devastation, local officials and residents are determined to restore their vacation spots as quickly as possible. Cleanup efforts are already underway, with machinery and volunteers working to clear debris, repair damaged structures, and rebuild businesses.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has warned beachgoers to be cautious while visiting the affected areas, as there may be hidden hazards and potential health risks from the storm debris.

While it will take time for the popular vacation beaches to recover, the community is determined to come together and return them to their former glory.

FAMILIAR FACES IN SUPERBOWL 57

fans and players gear up for the biggest game of the year

by Nate Carr

The stage for Super Bowl 57 is set: the Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on February 12th. Both teams come into Sunday as the one-seed in their conferences, each posting a record of 14-3 in the regular season. This marks the first ever Super Bowl matchup between these two teams, and their first meeting since October of 2021. Although they rarely play one another, the ties between the Chiefs and the Eagles run deep.

For Andy Reid, one of the most lauded coaches in NFL history, this game represents a battle between both of the franchises he has helmed. Reid was hired as the head coach of the Eagles in 1999, leading them to six division titles, five conference championship games, and an appearance in Super Bowl 39. Reid parted ways with the Eagles organization in 2013, and shortly after became head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. Under Reid’s leadership, the Chiefs have won seven division titles, three conference championships, and a Super Bowl title in 2020. Although Reid now faces his former team

on the NFL’s biggest stage, he holds no animosity towards the place where first found success.

“I’m happy for them. I’m happy for the city. They’re passionate; they love football. I can’t wait until Kansas City and Philly clash; it’s gonna be awesome,” said Reid, reflecting on his time in Philadelphia.

This year’s game also has extra meaning to Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce and Eagles’ center Jason Kelce, who make history as the first brothers to play each other in Super Bowl history.

“It’s going to be an amazing feeling playing against him… it’s going to be an emotional game, for sure,” said Travis in a press conference following the Chief’s conference championship win.

Both Kelce brothers have had extremely successful careers so far, earning a combined fourteen Pro Bowl nominations, nine First-Team All-Pro selections, and two Super Bowl titles In the meetings between the Kelce brothers, however, Travis has had the edge, winning all three matchups so far.

The sign at the Vero Inn on U.S. 1 in Vero Beach collapsed due to Hurricane Ian.

PHOTO BY: Thomas Weber (TCPALM)

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Mayor Gerard Neugebauer's final term speech

by Chase Borland

On Jan. 26, 2023, Mayor Gerard Neugebauer delivered his final State of the City speech at the Green High School Auditorium. This speech had an emphasis on a strong fiscal year, the plans for new school buildings, infrastructure plans, and residential development.

“It helps us see the future. Where the community is going, and where it’s been,” says Student Municipal Representative Julie Garritano on the importance of the State of the City.

Neugebauer started his presentation with the 2022 fiscal records and the growth that the community has seen during his term. The city of Green’s largest source of revenue is income tax and over the past year, the city earned $29.3 million with an 8.7% growth. Green acquired $16.4 million from other sources of revenue- tiffs, licensing, and the American Rescue Plan. This money goes towards capital projects around the city like improving roads, parks, and building roundabouts.

Neugebauer made sure to discuss the recent and future infrastructure of Green. In 2022, the city hosted the Ohio Department of Transportation’s seminar for roundabouts. He brought up the plans for the Massillon South project, which consists of the two newest roundabouts going in on Massillon Rd. These will be placed at the intersections of Massillon and Boettler Rd; and Massillon and Corporate Woods Cir. updates of the plans have been made, and the completion date has now been moved back from Fall 2023 to Spring 2024. Green residents will also see the construction of two new roundabouts at the Arlington-Mt Pleasant intersection and the Mayfair-Mt Pleasant intersection starting in 2025.

“Being a civil engineer, I love our single lane roundabouts, because they operate so efficiently and make our roads so much safer. As for our multi-lane roundabouts, I love the fact that they virtually eliminate severe and fatal accidents while significantly improving the traffic flow,” states Mayor Neugebauer.

All this new infrastructure comes with the addition of residential developments within Green. These new developments consist of Brier Creek, which is off of Boettler Rd; Jacob’s Ridge, which is also off of Boettler Rd; New Seasons, which is on Massillon Rd; and Forrest Lakes, which is on Tabs Dr. These developments contain mainly single family houses and condos, but that doesn’t mean that Green isn’t developing space for young people either. Green has two new apartment style developments going in. VC Station apartments will be located off 619, and Spring Hill Farms

apartments will be located next to the Spring Hill Sports Complex. The schools and community courts were the biggest part of the presentation. Green was able to pass a $68 million- 37 year tax levy, which would help pay for the projects related to the schools. Building plans also include community courts, which will be an addition onto the new middle school. These community courts, along with the new school, will be located in between the current GMS and GIS. This addition will consist of a school gym that will also function as another community gym for after school activities, another community gym and track that will be open to the public during all hours of the day, an indoor turf field, and studio rooms for classes like yoga and pilates to take place.

Neugebauer also introduced the Green Community Fund. This fund provides permanent grants, which are dedicated to supporting civic and community initiatives. In doing so, it will incentivize needed projects around the city, fund nonprofit organizations serving residents, and champion philanthropy. The fund was created in 2022, for the city’s 30th anniversary, by a group of Green residents who wanted to strengthen the city.

“This fund will serve as a financial backbone for investing in our community. It will serve our city for generations to come. Managed by Green residents for the benefit of Green residents,” states Mayor Neugebauer.

Current blueprinted floor plan for the new Green Middle School

PHOTO BY: The City of Green

NEW YEAR, NEW YEAR, NEW HOBBIES NEW HOBBIES

by Lauren Leemaster

As full-time students, the idea of taking on a new hobby can be intimidating - juggling school, extracurriculars, and possibly a job requires a large time commitment. However, withholding the pursuit of a new activity due to lack of time does not always have to be the case. Being open to trying new pastimes in order to diversify free time helps individuals reach new bounds.

When it comes to new hobbies, the possibilities are endless and the effort provided is completely determined by the individual.

PUZZLES

Whether they’re 100 pieces or 1000, puzzles are low maintenance and do not require unyielding attention. Setting a puzzle out on the table and spending five minutes on it a day acts as a brain break. Furthermore, the end result is worthwhile: it provides a visual reward to the builder’s work while having no pressure of a deadline.

“I discovered I liked puzzles during the pandemic. It makes me feel good when I finally find a piece. The work pays off and it’s really satisfying when you finish. I just finished my fourth puzzle this school year.”

- Mrs. Peplin

READING HAMMOCKING

While individuals already consider reading to be a popular hobby, BookTok’s influence over the younger generation led to a significant increase in student bookworms. Reading not only provides an enjoyable pastime but it can also introduce readers to fan communities that recommend new books.

GARDENING WORD GAMES

Witnessing the planting process progress all the way to harvesting brings about a kind of satisfaction that cannot be found when purchasing raw goods.

Challenging one’s intellect by incorporating daily word games is both a constructive and entertaining pastime. Apps like Wordle and the New York Times App assign daily puzzles for users to complete each day. Building streaks, unlocking new levels, and earning points reward individuals that continue to develop their productive habit.

CROCHETING & KNITTING ART

The end result of a crochet or knitting project directly reflects on the amount of effort put into the process. After picking up on the basics, one can create just about anything. Once developed, crochet and knitting skills can be used to make gifts for others or help act as an outlet for creativity; learning is the hardest part.

“I got into crocheting from my grandma. I like to make amigurumi, which are little crocheted stuffed animals.”

- Drew Kirkbride '26

With the popularization of the portable hammock, many GHS students pass their time hanging about and relaxing outside. In the summertime, students are found at local parks such as Boettler and Nimisila with a book and hammock in hand.

THRIFTING

Searching for unique items and collectables makes for an enjoyable hobby while not being too financially taxing.

”I complete the Wordle and Contexto everyday, along with the occasional word search. It works as a brain break for me and it makes me feel productive. I feel like I accomplished a fun task."

The list is endless when it comes to arts and crafting; bullet journaling, coloring books, scrapbooking, photography, embroidery, friendship bracelets, jewelry making, nail art are all rewarding hobbies. Their beauty lies in their malleability; individuals have authority over the amount of time they allocate towards their selected art.

“I’ve been considering taking up at home stain glass, like a DIY,” and, “I want to try out book folding as well. They have some in the library that I like."

- Mrs. Berardi

discover the Portage Lakes Career and what their programs offer students

by Nina Summers

The Portage Lakes Career Center (PLCC) is home to people who want to practice skills outside of what a public school may offer. The building provides classes on Pre-Nursing, Culinary, Design Communications and Marketing, Cyber Academy, Cosmetology, Sports Medicine, Welding, and much more. Green, Coventry, Manchester, and Springfield are all partners with the PLCC and allow their students to attend there. Juniors and seniors either attend all day classes or half day - where they return to their school for math and language arts classes. The PLCC offers real life experience and many advantages in certain fields of study.

Jaden Carroll ‘23, student of the Design Communications and Marketing program, says that, “some of my favorite things that we do in my program are photography, videography, digital art, and help out the school.”

This program focuses on advertising and design fundamentals, photography, production, editing, etc. Seniors can apply for school-to-work placement, where they are placed in a real world environment with local employers to get some experience while also earning school credit. The Design Communications and Marketing program can help with jobs varying from graphic designer to technician or professional photographer.

“I 100% recommend DCM because the class is a judgment free zone, our teacher Mrs. Eibel is a wonderful human being and instructor who has personally been one of my biggest mentors and role models in life and is willing to help you with anything, our room is very comfortable, you can learn so many skills such as how to work a camera, how to use photoshop, how to communicate to other people in business and anybody who has a creative mind, can handle constructive criticism, and loves photography, videography, and art would absolutely adore this program,” Carroll says.

Another program that has to do with technology is the Cyber Academy. This program offers skills in computer networking, internet technology, routing, computer software, and more. Clayton Mckendry '24 attends the PLCC full time and says that,

“I'm in the early college high school so my classes are different from most full day students. I've found that the classes are a little bit harder content wise, but the biggest difference is that the student has the responsibility of making sure everything is done on time and done correctly.”

Along with his early college classes, Mckendry likes to set up networks through a network simulation app and try to fix issues. The Cyber Academy program is amazing for all students who would like to go into cyber security, web development, and programming.

Some of the most popular programs at the PLCC are their medical programs. Sports Medicine, PreNursing, and Medical Technician are helpful classes for anyone dreaming of going through the medical field. Sports Medicine focuses more on fitness assessment, athletic training, and injury care, whereas Pre- Nursing is medical terminology, patient care, and nutrition. The Medical Technician Program and Pre-Nursing have similar features; Medical Technicians focus on pharmacology and respiratory therapy which differs from nursing. Medical Technician programs offer First Aid certified, CPR certified, certified EKG technician, and certified pharmacy technicians; Pre-Nursing offers certified basic life support, certified first aid, and certified servsafe; sports medicine offers certified personal trainer, certified AMCA physical therapy aid, and CPR certified.

Ava Contino '24, Medical Technician student, says, “I like doing hands-on activities like learning how to take someone’s blood pressure and how to transfer patients safely.”

Following that, Sports Medicine student Alexis Applegate ‘24 says, “Some of my favorite activities in Sports Medicine include getting the opportunity to work out twice a week and focusing on exercise. During the second semester we get the chance to go to Akron General Wellness Center to work on all components of exercise and nutrition. You get CPR certified, and learn all sorts of other components to saving lives.”

As a Medical Technician, students can pursue

careers in pharmacy technician, x-ray technician, health care aid, or phlebotomist. In Sports Medicine students can follow the careers of fitness specialist, personal trainer, or athletic trainer. Finally, as PreNursing, students can follow careers like nurse assistant, dietary assistant, or pharmacy technician. Building trades, Plumbing, Engineering, Heating, and Welding are also popular for kids who plan on working in manual labor. Building trades can offer careers that range from carpenters to plumbers to masons.

Anthony Milkovich ‘24 says, “operating the excavator and building sheds for the Christmas display,” are some of his favorite things.

These programs offer many skill sets that can help people transition smoothly straight into a job after high school. Along with the Design Communications and Marketing program, building trades allow people to connect with local businesses for on the job training.

Cosmetology and Culinary are programs tailored to people who plan on being hairstylists or private chefs. The Culinary program is connected to “The Neon Lime '' which is a restaurant that outsiders may visit and take in the full experience of student-led cooking and service. Additionally, the Cosmetology program allows anyone to come in to get their hair or nails done by students during the school year. They offer haircuts and styling, highlights and coloring, perms, basic facials, manicures, and pedicures at the Career Center Salon. Cosmetology student Lydia Smith ‘24 shared that she loves handson activities with hair and nails.

“It is a lot so you need to be completely involved and dedicated but it's very fun and you learn so much so quickly and gain friendships with others from different schools,” said Smith.

The PLCC offers an education to those set on what field of work they want to pursue. Along with all the programs mentioned above, there are many more that the PLCC offers. Sophomores can apply to any program they wish to follow through the school and take advantage of all the opportunities the PLCC offers.

The Neon Lime Cafe located at the PLCC where the students practicing culinary arts cook.

PHOTO BY: The PLCC

The Pre-Nursing program room where the students practice their studies and are given real world examples.

PHOTO BY: The PLCC

The PLCC Building

PHOTO BY: The PLCC

VALENTINE'S DAY VALENTINE'S DAY VALENTINE'S DAY

by Jules Beyes, Izzy Scott & Payton Macesich

discover ways to celebrate this day of love with

Feb. 14 is a day that is uniquely celebrated by couples all over the world. Whether or not a couple has been together for a few months or a few years, it is a day that allows them to romanticize their relationship and celebrate the origin of their love story. Among the hardships that can potentially arise between an individual and their significant other, Valentine’s Day was created to bring appreciation and admiration to the two lovers.

For others, it is very clear how to make this day special. In fact, there are many ways a couple can celebrate their love on Feb. 14. Some couples have a tradition that they make sure to uphold on this date every year. A lot of times this consists of a dinner at their favorite fancy restaurant, or counting the number of roses showered around the house. In contrast, others enjoy creating the element of surprise for their partner every year. This can be done through a special date night that is unique to how the year had gone for them together. No matter what way you choose to celebrate on this day, the only important thing is that you do not lose sight of what it truly means to have a significant other on Valentine’s Day.

Unfortunately for others, Valentine’s Day can put an immense amount of pressure on a partner when trying to plan one of these unforgettable date nights along with an astounding gift that is covered in shades of pink and red. But in reality, it is not something that needs to be overly thought out. Not every couple needs to spend their Feb. 14 the same way; that is what makes this holiday so unique. The creation of this day was for the sole purpose of celebrating the love between one another and the amazing relationship that two individuals have built together. As long as the day consists of providing a loving and supportive environment that reflects the relationship, the sole purpose of Valentine’s Day has actually been celebrated.

Guide to Gifting for your Significant Other

Many people view these types of gifts as “basic” and “cliche”, but they are actually very popular among their recipients. Valentine’s Day does not need to consist of large gifts that cause a lot of pressure on the gift giver. A small gesture like the ones listed are perfect to give any person admiration. Remember, anything that is a direct symbol of your connection to one another is all it takes to have a successful Valentine’s Day.

Activities to do with your Significant Other

“Ithinkthemostimportantaspectof significantspendingValentine’sDaywitha otherisspendingtheday withsomeonethatyoucarealot aboutandthatmakesyoufeel nothingbuthappiness!”

-KacyVanscoy'23

“Everyyear,JayandIhavethe traditionofmakingahomemade dinnertogetherandthenexchanging asmallgiftwitheachother.”

-OliviaRutledge'23

FOR EVERYONE FOR EVERYONE FOR EVERYONE

your significant other, friends, and yourself

There is a negative connotation that follows the act of being single on Valentine’s Day. Given that Valentine’s Day is seen as a romantic holiday, it can be difficult to enjoy it when you don’t have a significant other or someone to spend this day with. The typical representation of Valentine’s Day is too exclusive. This holiday is commercialized and presented in a way that only caters to those in relationships. However, being single during this time is not so bad. Believe it or not, it can be beneficial to your self-confidence and image, mental health, well‐being, and even your bank account.

Love is everywhere. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate the love around you. You don’t have to be in love to celebrate this holiday, or even close. All you need is love, regardless of how it appears in your life. Love comes in many forms; but contrary to popular belief, self‐love may be the most important kind.

Self‐love is defined as “regard for one’s own well‐being and happiness”, but it is so much more. Self‐love entails being there for yourself, treating yourself to nice things, loving who you are regardless of relationship status, appreciating your heart, and giving yourself some of the love you pour into others daily. Valentine’s Day is not a day to sit, dwell, and wonder why you are single; it's a day to recognize the love you have for yourself and enjoy it. Everyone deserves to be loved and cared for, so why wait for someone to give you that feeling? It’s important to treat yourself this Valentine’s Day, however that looks for you.

In addition, use this holiday as a day to reflect on the positives of being single, rather than the negatives. Being single allows you to grow, learn, and thrive as an independent person, and it allows you to focus more on the important things occurring in your life. Don’t stress over being single; embrace it, be selfish, and enjoy your single life, even on this romantic holiday.

Single Activities

to Enjoy on V-Day Movie or TV Show Marathon

Take yourself Shopping Splurge on Dessert

Do what you Enjoy Most

Give Back, Spread the Love Stuffed Animal

Even if there is a “special someone” in your life, it’s important to use this holiday to remind your friends how much you love them. Your friends don’t have to be in your life, but they choose to be, so you should appreciate them as much as you can. There are plenty of Valentine’s-related activities and items that help make Valentine’s Day the perfect holiday for friends.

The past few years, girl groups have decided to dedicate their holiday to throwing “Galentine’s” parties. These events include themed food-items, pink and red decorations, and cute outfits. A Galentine’s staple is a heart-shaped cake. Taking a holiday typically meant for couples, and turning it into a way of celebrating your girlfriends is a perfect twist on Valentine’s Day that ensures everyone can have fun.

Gifts for Friends

Girls may have their way of celebrating, but what about single guys? Everyone loves a good bromance because of the strong, wholesome bond between male friends. So why not spend the day just hanging out, watching sports, and playing video games? Most guys would probably find the idea of this more appealing than trying to please some girl anyway. Boys, now is your time to throw a “Bromance Bash”.

Friendship is a valuable form of love in itself, so this Valentine’s Day you should dedicate your day to celebrating how grateful you are to have such wonderful, supportive people in your life.

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-IzzyConrow'24

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-EmmaAntibus'24

ELDEST DAUGHTER SYNDROME ELDEST DAUGHTER SYNDROME

by Catherine Smith

A recent tweet stated that, “eldest daughters really are just therapists and marriage counselors for their parents”. Eldest Daughter Syndrome has recently surfaced to a few social media platforms, including Twitter and TikTok. Eldest Daughter Syndrome in plain terms is the circumstances in which eldest daughters feel abnormal pressure in comparison to their younger siblings. This is developed when parents are raising a kid for the first time and learning how to be a parent through trial and error; once the only daughter becomes a sibling, the unknowing form of parentification starts to develop. Parentification is a type of dysfunction where kids engage in adult-like tasks, voluntarily taking on parenting duties and handling emotional responsibilities with their other family members. This type of family dynamic leaves eldest daughters with extra responsibilities than what is normal. This act may occur unintentionally, but can still have a large effect on the eldest daughters. The phenomenon was formed when young adult women, who happen to be the oldest daughters in their families, started to notice that they shared similar childhood experiences in relation to their upbringings. In the present day, they now have similar habits and characteristics. Some of the general characteristics that are used to describe eldest daughters include the following: dutiful, thoughtful, responsible, expeditious, and caring. The responsibility aspect typically tends to weigh the most on eldest daughters. “Being an eldest daughter can have certain advantages, but the overbearing sense of responsibility often gets in the way. Parents may worry about their ‘difficult’ eldest girl who

in everything she does,” stated Megan Dillon, author of ‘The Double-Edged Sword Of Being The Oldest Daughter’.

Despite eldest daughters typically shouldering more responsibility than their younger siblings, this, in fact, does have a positive side; it allows them to take on leadership roles and get the chance to attempt authority positions. This strong work ethic transitions to their post school lives and into their careers. They are not only more likely to be more successful in their professions, but they’re "16% more likely to excel academically than younger siblings,” stated Dillon.

Regardless of the positives, the negative effects tend to dwell on eldest daughters the most. Junior Parker Green, an eldest daughter, stated,

“In general, I feel as if I have to make a perfect first impression on everyone, especially in school, because I am the first kid that any of the teachers and administration will see. It can be stressful knowing that if I mess up, my siblings might suffer for it.”

Eldest daughters typically have strong guilt complexes, more jealous and controlling personalities, higher anxiety, people pleasing tendencies, a strong fear of rejection, and often seek the approval of others.

“Due to the pressure to succeed and set a good example for younger siblings, eldest daughters are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation,” stated Dillon. The main questions that arise when talking about eldest daughter syndrome, is why aren’t eldest sons qualified for the title as well? And why isn’t it called Eldest Child Syndrome? The answer is simply that girls tend to accept the caretaking role, similar to the

traditional mother role in most households. The oldest daughters then mimic these behaviors in their everyday lives, and develop the trending syndrome.

“Girls, as opposed to boys who have the eldest role, are often expected to be more responsible, and care for their other siblings, emulating the role of their mother,” stated Ellen Bradley-Windell, co-founder and clinical director of the Valencia Relationship Institute Despite eldest daughters getting recognition for their struggles and difficult childhoods, this is not always the case in every household. Eldest sons take the brunt in other ways; they, however, are not categorized with the same characteristics as the eldest daughters.

“I think that eldest daughter syndrome is made worse due to the general scrutiny that women often undergo when compared to men. Not only do I have to make a good impression, but I have to do it at a higher level than what a man might be held to” stated Parker Green.

There are preventative measures to take in the future and ways to aid recovery. The first step is for eldest daughters to take a step back and look at their childhoods from an adult perspective. Once they recognize that they did nothing wrong and understand they were only trying to meet expectations, they can then move forward to rectify their pasts and ensure they don’t repeat this cycle in the future.

Even though “being an eldest daughter is like an unpaid internship for the rest of your life” (Twitter), in the end, the unfortunate situation can be resolved. As long as steps are made to reverse the lasting effect, eldest daughters can assure that the work put in will eventually result in improvements.

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check-out the trends taking over the halls of GHS and social media

by Sophia Logsdon & Kaylie Duskey

#WhatwouldAlixdo? The hashtag with over six million videos on TikTok. TikTok’s “it” girl Alix Earle has a chokehold on girls all over the world. Fans worship her, buy from her Amazon Storefront, and frankly do whatever she says. Earle isn’t the only person/thing that people are talking about. From the Stanley Cup to the Drunk Elephant Bronzing Drops, trends are slowly taking over the lives (and wallets) of people all over the world.

Emma Antibus, junior at Green High School, is the owner of a Stanley Cup and Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag. She never goes anywhere without her Stanley Cup.

“Trends are so popular because of how easy it is to know what’s trending at the moment,” she says, “and then be easily influenced by creators on social media platforms as well as people from school.”

Trends are known to come and go. In 2020, it was the VSCO girls, who were known for “saving the turtles”, and Hydroflasks. Now, it’s #GRWM (get ready with me) videos, belt bags, and slick back pony tails. To many, it seems like every girl has at least one of these items.

“Right now I am really into all the skin care and makeup trends going around,” Antibus says.

It’s not only skin care and water bottles that are trending. The “clean girl aesthetic” and baggy, neutral clothes are in. Stores across the country are feeding into the trends. Aerie, a women's clothing brand of American Eagle, is notorious for supplying girls all over the nation with the latest clothing trends. Aerie quickly gained fame after a video went viral of the crossover leggings. Slowly after, Aerie released the infamous flare leggings (which also came in a crossover style) and now it seems like every teenage girl has a pair. Not only flare leggings, but baggy jeans instead of the popular jegging style. Junior Caitlin Russell is loving the clothing and style trends right now.

“Baggy not tight jeans, flare pants, high top shoes, and claw clips” Russell says, “Oh and I love the slick back hairstyles.”

Russell isn’t the only one who is obsessed with the recent clothing trends. Senior Elyssa Paine shares her love of clothes through her personal style; she's always seen in the most trendy outfits.

“I love clothes,” Paine says, “so my favorite trends right now are any type of flare pants, puffer vests, ultra mini uggs, and platform converse.”

The instantaneous fame of creators like Alix Earle, Monet McMichael, and Lexi Hidalgo has inspired young girls to follow in their footsteps. Right now, “get ready with me’s” flood the “For You” pages of Tiktok, and for a good reason. People like to relate to famous people. So, when Earle is open about her cosmetic surgery it makes her followers appreciate her more because of her openness.

More recently, the idea of a career option of being an influencer has plagued the minds of young people. According to Forbes.com, one in four younger Americans want to be an influencer when they are older. Influencers seem to have it all: the fame, the money, the following, and the flexibility. Influencers have been using Amazon Storefront to increase their profit. Storefront allows creators to add products they use on the daily for purchase. This is just one example of the many ways influencers make money. Storefront gives the creators a small portion of the proceeds off of their products. Trends only help influencers. By capitalizing and creating trends, it allows influencers to control their fanbase. Trends will come and go, but right now trends seem to be influencing the lives of teens all over the world.

"flare pants, puffer vests, ultra mini uggs, and platform converse"

AND HIS DAWGS AND HIS DAWGS

by Kody Hunter

The Green Boys Varsity Basketball team, led by Coach Mark Kinsley, currently has an overall record of 14-5 and a Federal League record of 8-3, which ties them for first place in the federal league. After early-year struggles due to injuries, the Bulldogs have had tremendous growth in both their offense and defense. Last year, the Bulldogs had an overall record of 23-3 and a Federal League record of 10-2, which crowned them Federal League champions. The Bulldogs then went on to win a district championship against Stow, which is only the second district title in program history. Despite losing key pieces from last year's team, Coach Mark Kinsley believes this year’s team is better offensively.

“We have more scorers on this year's team. At the beginning of the season, last year's team was better defensively and the team chemistry was better,” Kinsley said. “However this year's team has shown tremendous growth in both of these areas. The growth in both of these areas has allowed us to play as well as we have.”

With the loss of key players from a team that has accomplished so much, Kinsley hopes for new guys to step up and establish themselves to be leaders that the team needs. Junior Brady Rollyson and Junior Jarret Taylor, both a part of last year’s team, have done just this.

“They both have made tremendous strides in leading our team this season,” Kinsley said. “They have done everything we have asked of them.”

Playing together as a team and the name on the front of the jersey is something that Coach Kinsley preaches to his players no matter the adversity they may happen to face.

“The biggest emphasis in the locker room whether it's pregame or halftime is to play together as a team. The team goals have to be above any individual goals. If we do this, then

our team will be able to reach its potential,” Kinsley said. “As we have developed our depth, each guy is working extremely hard to improve his role If we can continue to play for the name on the front of the jersey, we have a chance to go deep into March.”

Coach Kinsley not only strives to be a good role model for his players on the court, he always values being a good mentor for his players and students off the court.

“Off the court has been the most enjoyable moment of my time at Green. The lifelong friendships that are developed with our players makes this the best part of coaching,” Kinsley said.

“I'm most proud of the young men that our players become while at GHS and when they leave to start their adult lives.”

Although Kinsley appreciates his off the court moments here at Green High, it doesn’t shy away from all of his coaching and team accomplishments.

“On the court, winning our first Suburban League title in 2015 with our undefeated team, three Federal League titles in five seasons, and 2 District Titles in 2019 and 2022 were some of my biggest memorable coaching moments,” Kinsley said.

Looking back on Kinsley’s youth, sports have always been a part of his life and something that he has continued to value growing up. His love for sports is what has influenced him to become the coach and teacher that he is today.

“In my youth, I enjoyed playing sports. I played baseball, football and basketball. Once I got into high school, my favorite sport became basketball. It was during high school that I decided I wanted to be a teacher and a coach,” Kinsley said. “I loved playing Basketball but I wasn’t good enough to continue playing after I graduated. I got into coaching so that I could stay involved and give back to the sport I loved.”

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YEARS OF TEACHING: 31 Years

YEARS OF COACHING: 38 Years

FAVORITE SONG: Anything by the Michael Stanley Band

FAVORITE SHOW: Seal Team

HOBBIES: Being in the outdoors

FAVORITE MEMORY: Becoming a dad

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2019 & 2022: District Champs

2015: Suburban League Champs

2018, 2020, & 2022: Federal League Champs

2022: Coach of The North-South All Star Game

ADVICE FROM COACH KINSLEY

"Do not worry about things that you have no control over. Once I was able to do this in my life, the stress level dropped dramatically."

COMPETITION CHEER J U M P S J U M P S

ON NEW CHANCES

GHS competition cheer squad compete at regionals and preps for national competition

by Jackson Hall

The Bulldog squad this year is a “small but strong” group, according to Coach Kourtney Groholy, of nine cheerleaders. This ambitious team continues to break its traditional norms this season by participating in more competitions, earning higher placements, and competing at new levels.

For the first time, the team vied for a spot at the Universal Cheerleaders Association’s (UCA) national competition in Disney World Orlando. Making second place at the UCA Regional Competition at Olentangy Liberty High School out of 18 teams, the Bulldogs qualified. The national competition will take place this weekend, Feb. 10 to 12.

“We hoped to qualify for UCA nationals in Disney, which we did. Our next goal is to make it to finals at nationals” said Groholy when asked about her intentions for this year.

While the Bulldogs hit the road for transcontinental travel, they will also make their impact on Green High history as they are the first team to compete at this national competition.

Senior Emma Kaluger weighed in, “The competition team is super excited to attend Green's first-ever UCA Nationals in Disney. We will be competing at the ESPN Wide World of Sports building. Our team will be competing against teams from all over America. We will face teams that we have never encountered before.”

The competition cheer team at Green competed at the Best in State Competition (BITS) at Wittenberg University on Jan. 22. Competing in the small varsity non-building category (which eliminates building and stunt work), the Lady Bulldogs primarily feature their tumbling skills.

“As a group, our tumbling is the most elite it has ever been,” said Groholy.

The squad received a first-place finish in this category.

Sophomore Marisa Belcher said, “Winning first place at Best in State, I felt very proud of our whole team and all the hard work we’ve put in for months.”

In addition to BITS, the Lady Bulldogs attended the following competitions thus far this season: UCA Regionals, 2nd place; Lake Rock ‘Em Competition, 2nd place; Minerva Turkey Tumble, 1st place; Federal

League Competition, 3rd place; Tigertown Throwdown Massillon Washington, 1st place; Best in the State Competition, 1st place.

“One of our goals was to get top 3 at the federal league competition which we achieved,” said Groholy.

The Federal League contains many high-ranking cheer teams, which makes it a very competitive tournament. Therefore, the Bulldogs observed their third-place finish as a victory. This year, Green bested the Hoover Vikings for that third-place slot.

Senior Emma Kaluger noted, “I would say our biggest rival team would be Hoover. Last year we were neck and neck with them.”

As for the State match, the Bulldogs qualified on Jan. 29 in Perry to enter the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) Cheer Competition for the weekend of March 4. The team hopes to earn a top 3 finish as one of their final goals of the season.

“Our team is expecting to do well at States, and with the way that the season has gone so far it will be a great competition,” said Kaluger. The group’s success is partly derived from their willingness to work together as a team. Several of the cheerleaders described the squad as tight-knit, close, a family. For two teammates, they truly are family.

Senior Elyssa Paine cheers alongside her freshman sister, Lila Paine. “It’s definitely an experience. It’s been so much fun with her. She’s my best friend,” Elyssa shared.

Freshman Lila Paine responded, “I feel like I have a support system with her on the team. She’s my best friend. It’s nice to ride to practice together and be with her before we go on to compete. This has definitely been my favorite year of cheer.”

These principles of camaraderie are shared by Coach Groholy as well; when asked to summarize her values as a coach, she responded, “I mostly just value hard work over talent and having a growth mindset. I also think it’s really important for everyone to know the strengths they bring to the team. I also like to emphasize accountability and hold them to high standards.”

The Competition Cheer Team will compete on March 4 and 5 at the OASSA State Cheer competition to wrap up their season.

HOPE HOFFMAN

Becoming an upperclassman comes with the stress of looking at colleges and figuring out what to do with the next chapter of life. Although some people might know where they want to go their whole lives, the majority have no idea. I was definitely one of those people. I barely even allowed myself to think about college my junior year because the thought of it stressed me out. I am someone who does things last minute so thinking about such a hard decision I had to make was not on my mind until the summer before senior year. At the beginning of summer, I constantly thought about how I needed to get in as many college tours as possible before my senior year started. The first tour I went on was at Kent State University with my mom. I remember feeling the excitement rushing through my body, knowing that the following year I might be in this very place. As my mom and I walked through the tour and looked at the different dorm rooms, I had a really good feeling this could be the school for me. After the tour was done, I grabbed the packet that was handed to me at the start and looked at everything Kent had to offer. All of the majors and different clubs made me feel really good about this place without any feelings of regret. Once the school year started, everyone told me what I should and shouldn’t do. For instance, almost everyone told me not to go to a college that's close to home. Many would say, “if you don't move far away now, you will regret it later on in life” or “don't room with anyone you know because you won't meet any new people.'' With everyone telling me these things, I kept swaying back and forth with other places like Ohio University, Miami University, and University of Cincinnati.

In September, I toured Ohio University and did not feel the same as when I toured Kent. It was a rainy and glum day, which matched my lack of enthusiasm for the campus itself. As we walked into the cafe to get something to eat, I remember just feeling very off. I had so much anxiety and just didn't feel right. Now, looking back on that moment, I realized that it was my gut telling me that this school was not right for me. I kept trying to convince myself that I wanted to go there as much as everyone else did. I soon realized that I need to go where I think is a good fit for me and that what I choose to do might not be the same as what other people want and that's okay. I did 3D tours of other schools online and although many of them had beautiful campuses and other good qualities, they still did not give me the feeling I got when I toured Kent.

Despite everyone saying I should go far from home, I like the aspect of closeness that Kent has. It was the perfect distance for me. Kent is 45 minutes away from my house so it was not too close to home, but also not too far. A lot of the other schools I liked were three to four hours away, which would be a huge challenge for me. I knew that I would go home when I needed to, but I would not be home all the time or what would be the point of going to college on campus. I wanted to be a quick drive home to my mom if I needed to and that's okay. A few weeks before school started, I also drove and went to a few places in downtown Kent with my friend who was about to start her senior year there. I loved everything about it and felt even more sure about this school. When I toured other schools, they were just not good for my personality and were not what I

wanted. There are so many good qualities about each college I looked at, which made it a very hard choice when it came down to it, but I knew in my heart where I wanted to go. I'm also rooming with someone I know from school and I could not be any happier. If I could give advice to anyone it would be to tour as many places as you can and figure out what qualities you want from a college.

discovering what's next for me

"Don't listen to anyone else, just listen to yourself and do what feels right for you."

Private schools have been dominating the scene of Ohio high school sports for years. In Ohio, there are over 3,500 public school systems compared to 1,079 private schools. With over a 3:1 ratio of public to private schools, one might think that it’s more common to see a public school with a state title or record; however, they could not be more wrong. In sports like football and soccer, private schools take home a state championship around 80% of the time. High school playoffs would be much more competitive, fair, and entertaining with separate public and private school brackets.

Since 2012, there have been just two Division 1 football state championships won by a public school. In both occurrences, Pickerington Central brought home the hardware. Division 2 is the same story, with just two of the past 10 state champions being a public school program Unfortunately, this is the case for most sports in Ohio due to private school recruiting.

Now just what is considered recruiting at the high school level? Recruiting is the act of influencing a student to join a school because of the academic or athletic advantages that a

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school program has. Technically, every student at a school like Archbishop Hoban has been recruited in the sense that they chose to leave the school that they previously attended in order to go to Hoban, whether that be for academic or athletic purposes. Private schools charge yearly tuition for education, and at a school like Hoban, the full price of admission is around $12,000 annually. Many student athletes choose to attend private schools because they have nicer facilities than public schools. Where recruitment tends to be a little more frowned upon is when that $12,000 tuition fee gets a bit lighter for certain students due to their athletic ability. It’s difficult to get a figure for the financial aid that these student athletes receive. It's almost as if they don’t want to advertise that some students are treated better than those that aren’t physically gifted? A few years ago, Massillon's football program was investigated and found guilty of recruiting. Recruiting is illegal for public schools as they are funded by the government. No matter what they might advertise and say, it’s not illegal to recruit for private schools as they are not funded by the government, just their students’ tuition and any sponsors who wish to donate.

On the soccer pitch, private schools are significantly more dominant than in football. Since 2012, St. Ignatius alone has won seven D1 state championships.

Carter Hane, starting Left Back of the GHS soccer team, says, “Private schools playing against public schools is simply unfair. It’s hometown talent against schools that are able to recruit from everywhere.”

Unfortunately for Hane and the rest of the GHS boys soccer team, their time in the

playoffs was brought to an end by University School in Cleveland, a prep school that’s notorious for recruiting talent from the whole state. Hane’s sophomore season was ended by Archbishop Hoban, yet another powerhouse with the ability to recruit some of the biggest prospects in the Akron area. It’s the same scenario for women’s soccer as well. The girls soccer team had a dominant season with a great playoff run that came to an end at the hands of Walsh Jesuit, a private school with four out of the last 10 state titles. With basketball season underway, one might be wondering if they should expect the same level of competitiveness coming from the private schools of Ohio; fortunately, however, public schools have managed to maintain the top spot with just three out of the past 10 state championships won by private schools. Last season, Green defeated St. Ignatius, Benedictine, Hoban, and University School in the regular season, but fell short to Hoban in a playoff rematch.

Coach Kinsley said, “Schools should have separate playoffs to be fair to the public programs. Private schools are able to draw talent from multiple counties compared to public schools being limited to local players.”

Green’s 2018 to 2019 season, led by Kaleb Martin and nicknamed “The Dream Team”, had a phenomenal playoff run to the regional finals but, unfortunately, fell short to St. Edward’s of Lakewood, Ohio.

With the examples provided above, one can see the true advantages held by private school athletic programs which is why private school playoffs should be separate from public schools. High school sports shouldn’t be decided by which school has more money, but sadly in this day and age, it is.

BASKETBALL GAME & PEP RALLY STAFF VS SENIORS

Game Play by Play

by Davis Stanley

Recently, Green High School hosted the winter sports pep rally as well as a student versus teacher event. The event consisted of a basketball game played by both seniors and teachers. Positions for the event were assigned by the student council officers. The scorekeeper role was given to an experienced scoreboard technician. Miss. Cameron was offered the role and humbly accepted the position.

“Mr. Granito asked if I would be the scoreboard person for the game because I am one of the only employees who knows how to work it. So I did that for this senior basketball game instead of making my return appearance of looking like a deer in the headlights like last time I played,” said Cameron.

The coaching and officiating roles were given to senior basketball players. Senior Mallory Oddo and senior Ben Pine helped coach the seniors; whereas, senior Nina Shaffer and senior Cameron Croston helped coach the teachers to victory. Pine was rightfully upset after the seniors' loss.

“I feel like we didn’t execute our game plan as well as we could’ve.

Missed some open shots and allowed some easy opportunities for the teachers. But we held it close the entire game and I’m proud of the senior squad,” Pine said.

The referees for the game were seniors Marc Danner and Luke Ickes. The play-by-play announcers were seniors Hope Hoffman and Davis Stanley. The event also featured some familiar faces at Green High School. Mr. Allan, a teacher favorite to some students, thought the teachers had the upper hand all game long.

"I feel as though the staff basketball team had an advantage in coaching staff and experience," said Allan. "We pretty much dominated the game from the opening tip."

The game ended after two nine-minute halves and the teachers were victorious with a final score of 26-22. Senior Dominic Mariani played point guard for the seniors at the event.

“I had a great time going against the teachers and I’m glad it’s becoming a yearly tradition now at Green High School,” said Mariani.

The second-year tradition at Green High is expected to make an appearance in years to come.

The Game in PHOTOS

photography by Alyssa Davis

MADDY ELSASS '23 CHECKS IN WITH REFS FOR HER BASKETBALL DEBUT

MR. JESTER AND ISAIAH WEIRICH '23 GO FOR THE JUMP BALL

MR. ALLAN SHOOTS FOR A THREE POINTER AS ANGELO KAPIRIS '23 ATTEMPTS TO BLOCK

GHS DANCE TEAM PERFORMS THEIR STATES HIP HOP ROUTINE AT HALFTIME

MR. JESTER TRIES TO DUNK THE BALL, BUT MISSES SLIGHTLY

THE GAME ENDS. THE STAFF REIGNS SUPREME WITH THIER 4 POINT WIN OVER THE SENIORS