Paw Print Issue 7

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PAW PRINT ISSUE #7 | VOL.36 | February 9, 2024

A LOOK INSIDE:

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DISCOVER THE CHANGING MOVIE INDUSTRY

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MEET GREEN’S BULLDOG BACHELORS & BACHELORETTES

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ALL THE BOYS PARKER’S LOVED BEFORE

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CONTENTS

03 Oped 03

All You Need is Love

12-13 Sports

04-05 News 04-05

above: The GHS gymnastics team poses for a group shot after placing first at the Polar Bear Invitational on Jan. 21st.

Total Solar Eclipse

06-11 Features

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Coaching in the Classroom

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Dawgs on Top

14-15 Opinion

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Changing Modern Movie Industry

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Extracurriculars

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Cheers Impact on Me

Bulldog Bachelors & Bachelorettes

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Passenger Princess

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Art is...

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Summers Sports

Staff List EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: MCKENZIE COLLINSWORTH

16 Caboose 16

To All the Boys Parker’s Loved Before

Editors: NEWS: SELENA SABBAGH

CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT: CARTER SHARPNACK

MANAGING EDITOR: NINA SUMMERS

FEATURES: HADLEY BIALEK ELLA MAROCHINO

Staff Writers:

WEBSITE EDITOR: VICTORIA SCHLUE

CENTER SPREAD: MALLORY GEARHART

CHIEF COPY EDITOR: SOPHIA SALEY

SPORTS: AIDEN BRUECK

COPY EDITOR: PARKER GREEN

OPINION: NINA MCANNALLY

MEDIA MANAGER: MADDIE LUCEY

CABOOSE: SOPHIA WELLS

DESIGN EDITOR: CATHERINE SMITH

COURTNEY ADAM ELLIE COLE MORGAN DOAN RAE FEINMAN NOAH FISCHER AMAUNI GARY JASZLYN HAWKINS EMILY HESSE SHANNON HURD MAISY JOHNSON

ADVISOR: NATALIE TANNEHILL

MADY KERLEY NATALIE KETLER CA LEAH MOORER OLIVIA MUZI ADDYSON PADGETT JULIA PARRISH ROWAN PENNINGTON MAX SHEIBELHOFFER JILLIAN TAYLOR NOELE ZUBER

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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

here’s some from us

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s soon as February hits, it feels like every store is taken over by the spirit of Saint Valentine himself. There’s too much red, too much glitter, and too many couple themed displays. It’s enough to make anyone feel bad about themselves. But we here at The Paw Print, despite the theme of this issue, would like to make a point: it’s okay to not be in a romantic relationship.

Now, our center spread does happen to be a two page feature on the bachelors and bachelorettes of Green High School, but it’s meant to be a cool piece showcasing some amazing (and single) people, not some weird matchmaking bit. Many of those featured are single by choice (some aren’t) and either way they are absolutely killing it. It is the editorial staff’s last wish to push the narrative that people who are single are just sad little cast-offs waiting for their other half.

The truth is, there’s a weird pressure to live out the “perfect teen life,” a life that comes complete with high school sweethearts and a golden retriever. Blame whoever you want: movies, parents, society at large, but so many teens feel like they need to have their first kiss, their first date, their first romantic attachment in high school when that’s simply not the case. We here at The Paw Print want you to know that your relationship status is frankly no one’s business. You are perfect just the way you are, whether you have someone to call a partner or don’t. Because at the end of the day, that’s just what Valentine’s Day is: a number on a calendar.

So eat some chocolate, watch a rom com, and hang out with a person you love: either romantically, platonically, or familial. Like the Beatles said, all you need is love. They didn’t mention a partner.

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T TAL Eclipse

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n just a little over two months, North America will get to experience a once in a lifetime total solar eclipse that is incomparable to any that have passed through their territory in the past 100 years.

April 8, 2024 is the infamous day of the solar eclipse passing through the United States, Mexico and Canada. What makes this solar eclipse so special, in contrast to the one that occurred back in 2017, is the totality part.

The solar eclipse that passed through the U.S. in 2017 was what is called an annular solar eclipse, which essentially means that the Moon passed between the Earth and Sun, but the Moon appeared smaller than the Sun because it was at its farthest point from the Earth. Comparably, the solar eclipse that will take place in April is total, and the Moon will completely cover the Sun, obscuring its light for a short period of time. AP U.S. History and AP Government teacher, Mr. Tomecko, has been obsessed with astrology since age 12, and has been counting down the days for this special eclipse.

“Not long after (July 1991) there was an eclipse in the US, with about 30% of the Sun eclipsed here in Ohio. I had no equipment to watch that one safely so I used an old trick where you can see images of the Sun on the ground through the leaves of a tree.

Fascinated by this experience, I looked up in books (yes, no internet at that time) when I’d get to see a total eclipse here. I was thrilled to learn there would be one in 2024 because these are so rare. (Ohio’s last one was in 1806!)

Now 14 year old me would have to wait until he was 47,” Tomecko said.

Total Solar eclipses happen once every year or two at different locations across the globe, and partial eclipses appear even more frequently at one to two times a year. Luckily, the total solar eclipse occurring in April not only occurs in the United States, but a clear view will be available in Ohio as well. Despite the mediocre view in the states outside the line of totality, Ohio will get to experience several different phases of a total eclipse.

First, about one minute before totality, the viewers will see what are called shadow bands.

While these don’t appear in the sky, the walls and buildings outside will have alternating dark and light lines as the Earth’s atmosphere distorts the light. Next are Bailey’s beads about five seconds before totality. This phase of the

eclipse is extremely difficult to see as only light that gets blocked by the Moon’s craters and valley’s escapes to the other side. The most notorious phase that follows Bailey’s beads is the diamond ring. This feature is pretty self explanatory as a thin ring of light surrounds the Moon as it almost completely covers the Sun. Once the diamond ring phase is complete, the totality is visible and the viewers can see the Sun’s rays bouncing off the moon with other cool solar features in the dark sky such as particularly bright stars or other planets.

The entire solar eclipse will last up to four minutes, which is an above average length for total solar eclipses.

Certain parts of North America have advantages when it comes to the solar eclipse in April, and these locations appear in what is called a line of totality, which shows the moon’s crossing path throughout the day.

Several U.S. states appear in this year’s path, including Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, and most importantly, Ohio. While the City of Green is on the outside edge of the 100 mile wide path of totality, receiving an incomplete view, Mr. Tomecko is from Medina, and will get to see a more centered viewing of totality in his residence.

“Medina is in the path of totality, meaning the Moon will move perfectly between us and the Sun to block it completely. (Green is near the path, so 99% will be blocked. Not bad, but just not quite the same.) Totality really is an amazing sight!” Tomecko said.

Even though Green’s view of the Moon blocking the Sun’s rays isn’t necessarily completely covered, it will still be as prominent as it will be in cities like Bowling Green, Mansfield, and Lima. In fact, most of the United States will get to experience some effects of the total solar eclipse, as the sky will get increasingly dark as the moon blocks a portion of the sun while it’s making its way down the path.

Other important things to note about the upcoming solar eclipse are both safety and tourism. Safety is not often thought of when it comes to viewing a solar eclipse; however, it is necessary as eyes unprotected from the Sun’s rays can face serious damage. Using eclipse glasses or eclipse friendly lens on binoculars and cameras will be necessary at all times when viewing the Moon cross the Sun. The only safe period to remove the glasses is when the Moon is completely in front of the Sun, and totality

is achieved. Tourism is also an impending effect of extremely uncommon eclipses, such as the one occurring in two months. During the 2017 partial eclipse, South Carolina was in the line of totality. To get a glimpse of the moon crossing the Sun, 1.6 million people flocked to South Carolina, bringing in $269 million in revenue for the state. Similar events transpired in other U.S. states within the 2017 line, and the same is expected for the April eclipse, but on an even larger scale. With Ohio being in the line of totality, tourists from across the nation will be expected to make a trip here, and to the other states with great views.

“People will flood into this area, and many have already made plans to do so. Traffic will be heavy and could grind to a halt around 3:00 that afternoon. If it’s a bad weather day, many will be driving out of our area to places in the path with clearer skies,” Tomecko said.

As of recent news, Green Local Schools students will not have classes on the day of the total solar eclipse in April. This day off gives students a once in a lifetime opportunity to firsthand view a total solar eclipse in their hometown. This is a great educational opportunity for all grades, as they get to witness a complete eclipse that most people go their whole lives without seeing. Unfortunately, the same privilege is not provided to Green school teachers, as they still have to work on April 8th for a staff development day. Despite these adverse circumstances, Mr. Tomecko still got the day off, as he requested it months in advance to ensure that he got to see the eclipse he has been waiting 47 years for. His plans for the day are already in motion.

“I plan to set up camp in my driveway and invite neighbors and friends over. I will safely project the sun through a pair of large binoculars onto a whiteboard so everyone can see the eclipse develop. I also have lots of leaded glass that is safe to use to look at the sun,” Tomecko said.

Because this opportunity is extremely rare for both the United States and Ohio specifically, it is encouraged to go outside at around 3:15 on the 8th of April, with some protective eclipse glasses, to view the total solar eclipse. Don’t waste this special opportunity laying in bed on the day off; instead, go outside and take in the beautiful elliptical event that is happening right before your eyes.

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Differences Between the 2017 and 2024 Solar Eclipses

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2024

62-71 mile wide path of totality

108-122 mile wide path of totality

31.6 million people live in path of totality.

105 million people live in path of totality.

2 minutes and 42 seconds was the longest period of totality.

3 minutes and 21 seconds is estimated to be longest period of totality.

Sun was in a solar minimum (mediocre appearance).

Sun will be in a solar maximum (striking appearance).

A Letter to the Superintendent Dear Mr. Miller, On behalf of all of Green High School, we would like to ask you for the day off from school on April 8th. As you may know, the total solar eclipse occurs on this day, and it is not only a historically rare event in the United States, but it is also an extremely valuable educational opportunity. After reading our article and learning about what this elliptical event has to offer, we can’t see why having school on this day would be beneficial to anyone. Giving your students in grades K-12 no school on this day will give them the opportunity to relish in a solar event that they may never get to see with their own eyes ever again in this lifetime. Even other schools across the states are calling off; Canal Winchester (that one football team we beat in the playoffs) already has freed their students from the educational burdens on a history-making day! Anyways, we hope you see the value that this day holds for all of your students and staff, and make the reasonable decision to cancel school. If for no other reason, this would allow Mark Tomecko to live out his childhood dream of witnessing the total solar eclipse with his very own eyes. Afterall, he has been waiting 30 years, and he won’t get to see one again….

Sincerely, The Paw Print Staff Line of totality in the 2024 total solar eclipse.

PROVIDED BY: Boston.com The stage of totality where the moon completely covers the sun.

PROVIDED BY: Oswego County Today

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CHANGING MODERN MOVIE INDUSTRY E

If a new movie comes out that you are interested in, are you more likely to…

Wait for it to Stream (17/46)

Go watch in Theatres (29/46)

ANONYMOUS QUOTES: “Most modern movies seem to be based on being flashy to bring in the audience and less on genuine entertainment. There are certainly still great movies being released, but it feels like they put Quantity over Quality, hoping that one lands well with the audience.”

“It’s sad that all these movie theaters are shutting down bc people just go watch stuff on streaming services instead of going to the theater rip Regal Interstate Parkway.”

“I wish there was a one streaming service with everything and not 10 different ones with a few good movies on each.”

Mix of Both (2/46)

Don’t watch Movies (1/46)

In Theatres (10/46) At Home (33/46)

Where do you watch the majority of movies?

veryone loves watching a good movie every once in a while. Whether it’s a comedy, thriller, romance, or horror, there are movies out there for everyone. They’re a great way to kill time or even learn something new. Movies weren’t always like this, though. Over the course of decades, they have changed tremendously.

According to the National Science and Media Museum, movies were able to get their start through the Edison Company in 1891. They presented the prototype of the Kinetoscope, which was a device that allowed one person at a time to look at moving pictures. By 1894, the Kinetoscope was a success.

In 1895, the Lumière brothers presented the first projected moving pictures to an audience through their own device called a Cinématographe. It acted as a camera, projector, and film printer.

The first movies were only a couple of minutes long. They could be shown anywhere with a screen and a dark room. While some were silent, others had music or an outside dialogue. In 1914, several film industries were established. As movies evolved, films became longer with more stories to tell.

Before the 1930s, color for movies was expensive and the sound was not always synchronized. As movie popularity grew, more and more people were paying to watch movies which meant the quality of movies needed to be better. By the 1930s, almost every movie featured color and synchronized sound.

According to the National Science and Media Museum, “The advent of sound secured the dominant role of the American industry and gave rise to the so-called ‘Golden Age of Hollywood’.”

Jumping to the 21st century, movies have drastically changed. Through advancements in technology and the rise of the internet, modern movies have taken a turn. While the camera work, lighting, color, sound, and many more aspects of a movie have improved, recent movies are different.

Since the introduction of streaming services, movie theaters are not nearly as popular as they used to be.

People aren’t paying to see movies when they could wait for it to be added to Netflix or Hulu a couple of months later. Tess Peel ‘24 shared her opinion on streaming services.

“It’s really sad to see a lot of the theaters we grew up going to get shut down because of all these streaming services. It’s also kind of sad that movie premieres barely mean anything anymore because there’s usually at least one streaming service that you can go get a movie on. It takes the fun out of movies now,” Peel said.

The big change happened in 2020 when the world had shut down due to COVID-19. Movies simply weren’t

being made. According to Statista, 2.1 billion dollars were made in 2020 at the box office, the place where tickets are sold.

As the world started to open back up again, movie production resumed. The problem was that people started to get desperate for movies again, and the studios were desperate to be able to put something out. In the years following 2020, movies were not the quality they used to be. They felt very rushed and not as cohesive as movies are supposed to be.

“I definitely think people put more effort into movies that went into theaters when we were younger than they do right now. I feel like there was always a good new movie to go see in theaters and now it’s like just every once in a while there’ll be something worth going to,” Peel said.

In 2021 and 2022, there weren’t very many notable movies that came out. Although there was Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Top Gun: Maverick, other movies failed at the box office.

According to Statista, 4.48 billion dollars were made in 2021 and 7.37 billion dollars in 2022. These are the lowest numbers the box office has seen since 1995, and tickets were less than half the price they are now.

Sales were down by a decent percentage. The studios had to get back on their feet again to produce the same quality, if not better, to compare to the years prior. Anna Pramuka ‘24 enjoys watching movies whenever she can.

“Although I do feel very recently we have had some great original movies come out, in the past couple of years I’ve felt the creativity is lacking a bit. With many remakes like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast coming out, I feel like it’s almost only for the money,” Pramuka said.

Finally in the year of 2023, the movie industry made a comeback. With releases like Barbie, Oppenheimer, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, movie sales and quality are on the rise again.

The productions, soundtracks, storylines, and actors have been at their best. More people were eager to watch these films on the big screen rather than on their phone screens or a TV. Watching movies in a theater adds to the experience.

“I have enjoyed seeing them in theaters since we weren’t able to for awhile,” Praumka said.

According to Statista, 8.91 billion dollars were made in 2023. While this is 3 billion dollars short of the years prior to 2020, box office sales are on the rise again and will soon be right on track. In order to get people back in movie theaters, the industry had to make some changes. The movie industry is entering another successful era of film which will forever impact the movies of the future.

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MOCK TRIAL

January 26, 2024, the GHS Mock Trial team competed at the district competition, which was held at the Summit County Court House in Akron, Ohio. The A Team advanced to the regional competition after winning both trials. Aiden Bureck ‘25 received an award for best witness and Edgar San Jose ‘24 won an award for best attorney. They will have to win both trials at regionals in order to make it to the state competition in Columbus, Ohio.

February 16th, 2024 will be the regional competition where there are fewer schools, but it’ll be a more challenging event.

“We beat Austintown-Fitch and we beat Western Reserve who we lost to last year. Many schools like Western Reserve have Mock Trial as a class while Green only has it as a club which typically gives those schools more time to prepare and be better. It feels good to prove that we can beat the schools who might have more opportunities to win,” Julia Viola said.

Viola is a senior at GHS, who is a four year member of the GHS Mock Trial team. She spent two years as a witness and two years as an attorney.

ACADEMIC CHALLENGE

The Green High School Academic challenge team qualified for Regionals by both competing in the league championship and finishing in the top 10% of the league. The Academic challenge team went 9-1, with their one loss being to Jackson High School at the beginning of the season. The league tournament took place at Mckinley High School and consisted of 10 varsity teams from schools in the Stark, Summit, and Tuscarawas County area. During each match, the teams compete through three rounds of questions: category, alphabet, and lightning.

Senior, Edgar San Jose, is proud of his team’s work and believes the team can make it far this year.

“We are excited to see if we can make it out to state,” San Jose said.

Both JV and Varsity Qualified for the Varsity tournament. JV went 1-4 in their group, while varsity finished 4-1 and advanced to the Regional tournament.

GHS ENSEMBLE’S CABARET

The GHS Ensemble’s annual Valentine’s Cabaret is being held Saturday, February 10th, 2024. Over the Moon is the official title of the showcase this year, and all songs either revolve around love or romance in some capacity. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m in the senior commons.

Presale Tickets are $5 for GHS students and $10 for adults, however tickets at the door will be $10 for students and $15 for adults. All ticket sales support the Acapella groups, Lowkey, Fermata Nowhere and On A Side Note, to get to Acafest at Nordonia High School on both Friday, February 16th and February 17th, 2024.

“Cabaret is a great way to support the acapella groups. During the show, there will be a 50/50 raffle with different donated baskets you can win and free homemade dessert boxes”, Clayton Breon ‘24 said.

Acafest is a two day event which features classes to improve different acapella skills and showcases on both Friday and Saturday from different acapella groups around Ohio who all auditioned to perform. Cabaret is not only a great way to support a part of GHS, but a good time for friends and family to listen to amazing performances.

GIRLS OF GREEN: BLOOD DRIVE

Tuesday, February 13th, Girls of Green is hosting a spring blood drive. Vatalant employees will operate the blood drive which will be held in the Green High School auxiliary gym from 7:40 am to 2:30 pm. Members of Girls of Green volunteer during the day to make the process easier for Vatalant by writing passes for donating students, check donors in, check donors out, offer snacks to donors and check in on the well-being of the donors. Club Advisor Shannon Bowman urges people to participate in the blood drive.

“When you donate blood you have the potential of saving up to three different lives. Not only is it wonderful to save people, but when students donate blood, Vatalent reimburses us for scholarship money for students,” Bowman said.

Donors must be 16 years or older to participate, but a parent or guardian can sign for students who are under 16 and still want to take part.

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Bachelors & Shawn Fisk ‘24

g Interestin Funny Fish

Adrianna Barnes ‘24

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. My go to date is fishing.

Q. What’s your biggest green flag, in your opinion?

A. I like fish.

Q. What’s your dream job?

A. I want to be a pilot.

Q. What’s the number one quality you want your partner to have?

A. Likes fish and peanut butter jelly.

Vivi Isakov ‘25

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. My go to date is probably Canes.

Q. What’s your favorite vacation destination?

A. Greece Q. What do you look for in a partner?

A. Good personality, funny, tall, and loves the Lord.

Q. What’s your biggest green flag about yourself, in your opinion? etic A. I can get along with everyone.

Empath

Bubbly e Creativ

Evan Reed ‘26

nt Intellige ed Determin Funny

Bradey Lipscomb ‘27

Animal Party y Funn

Logan Nanna ‘25

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. A fancy restaurant where they play piano in the background and we could get a good steak.

Q. What’s your favorite subject?

A. Math Q. What’s a quality you need in your partner?

A. Supports the interests and ambitions of others.

Q. What’s your biggest green flag?

A. I try to help others however and whenever I can.

Ginger Galemmo ‘26

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. Minigolf or an amusement park like Cedar Point.

Q. What’s your biggest green flag?

A. I don’t talk to other girls in a relationship.

Q. What’s your dream job?

A. Pro Football player or neurosurgeon Q. What’s a quality you need in your partner?

A. I want her to be smart and have ideas/plans for her future life and income.

Q. What’s your dream job?

A. At home mom in a mansion.

Q. What’s your favorite vacation destination?

A. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Q. What do you look for in a partner?

A. Tall, brunette, and curly hair.

Q. What’s your biggest green flag about yourself, in your opinion?

A. I’m down for anything.

Touchy

ined Determ Curious Happy

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. I really like hiking or getting ice cream.

Q. What do you look for in a partner?

A. Someone who’s funny with a good smile.

Q. What would you say is your biggest red flag about yourself?

A. I’m a picky eater, and I can’t drive to save my life.

Q. What’s your biggest green flag, in your opinion?

A. I’m really good at iMessage games.

Creative rking Hard-Wo Positive

ative Attent ul tf Though Anxious

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. Movie and then chat at home.

Q. What do you look for in a partner?

A. Christian, good grades, athletic.

Q. What’s your biggest red flag?

A. Rush things Q. What’s your biggest green flag?

A. I always look for the positives and try to cheer others up around me.

Derek Eaton ‘27 Q. What’s your go to date?

A. Chick-Fil-A play space Q. What’s your biggest green flag?

A. My bench and my dog.

Q. What’s your dream job?

A. Entrepreneur Q. What’s the number one quality you want your partner to have?

A. Good personality and pretty eyes.

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Bachelorettes Charley Hartong ‘24

Seth McMillen ‘24

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. Going to do something fun, not dinner or the movies.

Q. What’s your favorite vacation destination?

A. Menorca, Spain Q. What do you look for in a partner?

A. Honest, confident, and tall.

Q. What’s your biggest green flag about yourself, in your opinion?

A. Loyal

Funny Smart Kind

Luciano Cornacchione ‘25

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. Dinner and movie Q. What’s your biggest green flag, in your opinion?

A. My ability to communicate and compromise.

Q. What’s your dream job?

A. Psychologist/Sociologist Q. What’s the number one quality you want your partner to have?

A. Respectfulness Tall

chable Approa ul Helpf

Sofija Mijatovic ‘26

e Talkativ Smart Kind

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. Getting food or going to watch the sunset.

Q. What’s your favorite vacation destination?

A. Anywhere in Europe, preferably Italy or Greece.

Q. What do you look for in a partner?

A. Good personality- smart, funny, kind. Also being communicative and being honest.

Q. What’s your biggest green flag?

A. I’m a good listener and I’m supportive.

Charlie Padgett ‘27

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. McDonald’s play space.

Q. What’s your favorite subject?

A. Physical Science with Mikey Moran.

Q. What’s the number one quality you want your partner to have?

A. Blonde Q. What’s your biggest green flag?

A. Small forehead

Savage Chill Sigma

Old Kind Tired

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. Anywhere with food.

Q. What’s your favorite subject?

A. History Q. What’s the number one quality you want your partner to have?

A. Being Christian Q. What’s your biggest green flag, in your opinion?

A. That I don’t like La Croux.

Julia Fuentesal Mora ‘25

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. Going on a walk and then having a picnic.

Q. What do you look for in a partner?

A. Someone caring, loyal, and fun.

Q. What would you say is your biggest red flag about yourself?

A. I’m brutally honest, maybe a little too much.

Q. What’s your biggest green flag?

A. I pay attention to details many people miss.

Ethan Phillips ‘26

Honest Whitty Funny

able Depend Smart Kind

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. A little fun activity to learn things about each other, like mini-golf.

Q. What’s your favorite subject?

A. History Q. What quality do you need in a partner?

A. They value their future, and have good faith.

Q. What’s your biggest green flag?

A. I value my faith and I’m strong in my opinions.

Brennan Green ‘27

Q. What’s your go to date?

A. The movies for sure.

Q. What do you look for in a partner?

A. Funny, pretty, and smart.

Q. What would you say is your biggest red flag about yourself?

A. I’m a bit of a dry texter sometimes.

Q. What’s your biggest green flag?

A. I’m really loyal.

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W ART IS...

GHS artists explain their relationship with creativity

...an internal dialogue For all of us, art was a first language. Many of us stopped.

Senior Hailey Horak pursued it single-mindedly. Filling hundreds of sketchbooks, Horak finds the act of creating and the act of reflecting to be the same.

“If it’s a feeling or if it’s an [original character] that I made in my head, I have to get [it] out,” Horak explains, “I can clearly see my feelings or thoughts and it helps me get it out and process it.”.

While many abandoned childhood drawing in pursuit of spoken word, Horak evolved art into a language of her own -- one in which she can frame her emotions in a safe and constructive way.

It is said of theater that all that is required is spectacle and audience; the same can be said for the other arts. The audience is a necessary component as they bring their own emotional content to the piece. That said, art need not be shared or displayed to have worth, as the artist can be the audience to their own work. For much of art, the artist is the only witness. As an example, imagine a stack of sketchbooks for any practicing artist that linger, forgotten, in a corner of their studio - pages filled with exercises and ideas that no one else will see. Art is, in its essence, a relationship between the artist and the audience -- and the artist and themselves.

...for anyone

Whether one is just beginning their exploration of art or is contemplating starting, the efforts can be as relaxing or intense as you chose to make them.

Junior Jenna D’Angelo gives advice to beginner artists, “...I would tell them to paint anything and everything they want. Art is 110% subjective and something I love, someone else may not. Honestly, I’ve always been self-critical about my art but either way, if you don’t like what you make, you’re still learning from that and can create something new instead. Any failure teaches you a lot and you can always try again with art.” Part of what makes art liberating is learning to look at mistakes objectively: they become opportunities. There is no shame in being a beginner at anything, especially art. There is perhaps no better exercise that teaches that lesson.

The word “amateur” has an overwhelmingly negative connotation - but it comes from the Latin amare (“to love”) and the Italian amatore (“lover”), to the word “amateur”, which emerged in late 18th century France. Being an “amateur” artist is hardly shameful - one does art for the love of it. Art is for anyone who has stopped and admired a piece and wished it their own.

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hen we think of art, some of us picture great works hanging on the walls of an art museum while others might describe graffiti on the side of a train. Some think of the tortured artist in his paint-splattered workshop, wracked with frustration and self-doubt; others envision the riveting performer at the peak of success. For their artists themselves, the experience of creating is often closer to a meditation. That mediation is uniquely human and seemingly fundamental as it spans across every culture. The artists’ process, while appearing different for everyone, always consists of a feedback loop with oneself.

...patient In every relationship, you need space. A healthy internal dialogue between the art and their work is fueled by a breadth of experience, with which to share.

Senior Phoebe Ensell claims, “You need breaks from things because it can burn you out or just get tiring. I think it’s important so you can regenerate your creativity and experience art on deeper levels.”

New experiences have the ability to expand our personal horizons and change our perspectives on the world. These news ideas can be transformative to an artists’ work, but in order for them to be transformative they must first exist. They must be sought - and this takes time.

Ensell continues, “I will always go back to art and find it again, even if it isn’t in the same way.”.

Art may be temporarily abandoned for a variety of reasons, the least of which is to keep the conversation fresh when the artist returns.

Regardless of the reason for taking a break from art, one should not be concerned with losing art skills. Once acquired, they cannot be lost only misplaced. Art is patient; it does not mind waiting weeks, months, even years, to be picked back up again.

...for yourself

Even professionals can take time to make art for themselves.

Senior Bella Rink is a special effects makeup artist for a haunted house. She also enjoys numerous artistic hobbies which she enjoys on her own. Rink explains, “I have felt pressure to do art for others.

Working at a haunted house as a makeup artist can be stressful at times. You are literally transforming the actors into a new person or character and if they don’t feel confident in their makeup and costume, it could throw off their acting for the whole night.”

Rink continues, “Although I enjoy doing art for others, I’d rather do it for myself. I’m a perfectionist and like tailoring it to my preferences - when you’re doing art for someone else, their vision most likely won’t match yours, which can put pressure on artists.”

While art can be made into a profitable vocation for some, it is okay to do art for one’s own enjoyment or for the sake of creating. Using your hobbies for yourself is always valid.

...therapeutic

Art can take multiple, unexpected forms. Preconceived prejudices of its format serve no one, as art as in every form just as healing and beneficial as the next.

Senior Isabella Pander believes, “Art helps with mental health tremendously. When I feel down I like to do my makeup to feel better about myself - not just because I like how it looks, but also the fact that I can do whatever style I want to express how I’m feeling, I can change it up some days days and I think that’s truly beautiful…art is all about experience and the idea to put your internal feelings onto a canvas to express those experiences.”

Pander adds, “Whether you choose to paint on a canvas or write down lyrics to a song you want to make - it’s all about feeling and creating based on that. And for my canvas, it just so happens to be my face.”

Art and mental health are associated, often in ways that are harmful. The stereotype of the tortured artist, for example, often deters artists from seeking help as it claims that suffering is a prerequisite for creating. Vincent Van Gogh is frequently identified as such an artist, when in reality, his mental health stunted his creativity and his famous paintings were thus created in recovery. Almond Blossom, for example, was painted for Van Gogh’s newborn nephew, as almond blossoms represented hope. Suffering is not a prerequisite for art, instead, quite the contrary is true: art can be a safe means to heal or cope. Art is therapeutic.

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COACHING

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in the classroom

COACH MORAN

COACH KINSLEY

COACH CAMERON

Coach Moran’s coaching journey began in 2018, beginning a path that would intertwine his passion for sports with his commitment to education. Starting with the Green Soccer Association (GSA)’s youth team, he laid the foundation for what would become a busy coaching career.

Over the years, Coach Moran’s expertise and dedication saw him take on various roles, from coaching JV and Boys’ Varsity Soccer to leading 7th Grade Boys Basketball teams. His journey continued to evolve as he transitioned to coaching Freshman Boys Basketball and eventually assumed responsibilities for JV and Varsity Boys Basketball teams. Through each role, Coach Moran’s impact extended beyond the field or court, shaping the lives of young athletes and instilling in them the values of teamwork, resilience, and dedication.

In the classroom, Coach Moran’s teaching philosophy mirrors his coaching approach, emphasizing efficiency and the importance of building lasting relationships.

By maximizing his time during the school day to complete prep work, he ensures that he won’t lose focus when it’s time to step onto the field.

“The classroom is much more strict than the field,” Moran said, highlighting the different expectations.

Though, he still acknowledged the opportunity to form deeper connections with students over the course of several years. Despite the challenges of maintaining a consistent energy level and balancing work-life commitments, Moran finds joy in witnessing the growth of his students, both as athletes and as individuals striving for greatness beyond high school. Through his coaching and teaching endeavors, Moran exemplifies mentorship and dedication, leaving an enduring legacy in the hearts and minds of those he guides in the classroom or under his leadership.

Mr. Kinsley, affectionately known as ‘Coach’ by his players, has had a long and successful career in coaching. He’s spent 26 out of his 29 years (and counting) at Green, coaching students and players alike.

After three years of coaching at Ravenna, he returned to his alma mater, Green High School, where he celebrated his 25th season last year.

Kinsley’s coaching philosophy is all about physicality, and he believes in building a defense-first disciplined roster. This approach has proven successful, with his teams amassing over 400 wins in his career.

His dedication to the game and his players is evident in the trust he places in them, as well as his encouragement and motivation during games. In the classroom, he still wants to instill his coaching philosophy, without the physicality of course. Coach Kinsley’s teaching philosophy mirrors his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of organization and the integration of life skills into both realms.

“I do not see any difference in teaching and coaching. We are educators in both settings,” Kinsley said. Just as he meticulously plans each day to balance classroom responsibilities and team duties, Mr. Kinsley believes there’s a relationship between player development and team success. “[Winning and player development] go together. Each player must continually improve throughout the season. When each player does this, it leads to success for our team. I believe both of these go hand in hand,” Kinsley said.

Despite the time commitment involved in juggling teaching, coaching, and family responsibilities, he finds immense fulfillment in the daily interactions with the young men in his program, clearly displaying his dedication as he completes his 26th year at Green.

Coach Cameron began her coaching journey during her senior year of college as an Assistant Cross Country Coach for Green High School in 2015, taking over as the head Middle School Girls Track Coach shortly after in 2016. She emphasizes the unique relationships forged with studentathletes in sports, “The main difference between being a coach and being a teacher is the relationship you establish with a student athlete when they are in an element they enjoy.” Cameron said.

Coach Cameron’s coaching philosophy centers on developing players beyond wins. “Winning is an additional bonus, but the priority is teaching athletes about life skills through athletics,” she emphasizes.

Alongside her coaching counterpart, she instills a culture of hard work and dedication, believing that success on the track is intertwined with personal growth.

In the classroom, Coach Cameron brings the same dedication and passion she exhibits on the field. As a teacher, she strives to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can thrive academically and personally.

“Teaching is not just about facts; it’s about empowering young minds.” Cameron said. She emphasizes the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and discipline in academic pursuits. Through her commitment to education, Cameron not only imparts knowledge but also fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning skills in her students.

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DAWGS on top

Comp Cheer The GHS competitive cheer team has dominated this competition season. They recently brought home a state title, deservingly so, after working hard all through the offseason and during practices.

“This season has been by far the most unforgettable and amazing year,” Lila Paine ‘26 said.

The girls put in an extensive amount of time at practice and individually, and successfully came together as a team for the big win.

“The team just needs to continue to work hard, and hopefully we can maintain our title as state champions,” Paine said.

The competition team has high expectations for themselves, with hopes to uphold their reputation for years to come. With the same drive and dedication, the girls will be a force to be reckoned with.

Gymnastics The 2024 edition of Green High School’s Gymnastics team is growing stronger everyday. After months of practice the girls attended their first meet, The Polar Bear Classic, and took home first place. Athletes Braxtyn Taliaferro, Lindsay Morgan, Reese Genet, and Izzy Menefee placed in multiple categories of vault, uneven bars, beams, and floor.

“I feel like as a team we are doing better than ever and feel stronger than ever” 25’ Izzy Menefee said.

Last Sunday the team competed in their second official meet the Golden Eagle Invitational where, again, they took first place with sophomore Reese Genet placing first on almost everything but vault where she placed second.

“I feel like we can improve by just mentally being prepared and overall just having fun,” Menefee said.

The teams next meet is Feb. 18th. Where they’ll compete at districts, and possibly states next Sunday, if they do well. Last year the girls did very well with hopes of improving further.

Dance Team The GHS dance team has been on fire this season, and recently brought home a state title. The team, led by coach Wendy Shocklee, won a 2024 state title for the first time in 14 years.

“The season is going pretty well, although the state championship is over we are still dancing. We worked super hard and brought home the first title in 14 years!” Mia Willis 2025 said.

The dance team can be found performing before the basketball games and during halftime. They have multiple numbers and a variety of amazing costumes.

The girls work hard at team practice and individually to progress their skills.

“We all go to different studios, so I think if we keep working on dancing in unison we will improve,” Willis said.

If you want to catch a performance, the girls continue their season until February 23, which is the last basketball of the regular season.

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CHEERS IMPACT ON ME

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hen I was ten years old, I got introduced to cheer and started cheering competitively for the first time. For the next five years I would push myself harder every day to better myself, not only for self satisfaction but for the good of my team and coaches. During my first two years of cheering, I mostly enjoyed the people I met there that I genuinely considered my family and looked forward to cheering with them in the next coming seasons. I made great connections with certain coaches and people involved in the gym. I always looked forward to going to cheer and spending time with the people I felt most happy with.

What I loved most about it was the competitions. No matter where it was I would always look forward to it. The moment at the end of the routine when we knew we had no deductions was the best feeling in the world. My love for the sport slowly faded as I progressed with my cheerleading journey, as it got harder, the coaches got more strict and the expectations increased. It was no longer for fun. I did not want to leave the sport that I have grown to love. My 2022-2023 season

was my last season and although I loved most parts, I was slowly losing motivation for the sport. As I thought about it more, I decided I’d take a try at school cheer. It was not my favorite. I felt out of place and I truly missed my old cheer friends. As this cheer season has been going on, I see posts about cheer competitions that I have missed out on since I decided to take a break from cheerleading this season.

At the end of last year’s cheer season my mental health was not good. I was struggling with bad anxiety at the time. I refused to travel and hated going to far cheer comps.

I felt sick all the time, making me anxious about getting sick. I took a year to get better and continued my cheer journey but things slowly started to go down from there. Early in the track season last year I felt pain in my hip and at the time I was doing cheer and track going straight from track practice to cheer most nights. This schedule made my education hard to keep up with. I started falling behind because when I was home I wanted to rest. Early summer my hip got really bad and I went to the doctor. They ended up finding something wrong with my

growth plate and the doctor took me out of sports for the season and put me into physical therapy. At the end of the summer when I was slowly getting better my aunt had passed away from cancer. That was really hard on me and my family. Following the death of my aunt, my uncle had passed away only 4 months after his own wife had passed. As someone could see how hard this would be, I was devastated. Now that 2024 is here, I am still filled with grief but this year has been great.

As I am reflecting on the time I’ve been out I realized I’m not productive without cheer. If someone were to ask me if I would go back to cheer, I would go back in a heartbeat. With all the negatives that come with it, friendship, comfort and happiness overpowers the bad.

I feel comfortable in the cheer environment and ever since I’ve been out all season due to an injury I think about how I took it for granted and missed it heavily.

In these next few months I am working on building my endurance and skills to come back better than I was before.

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PASSENGER PRINCESS

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he term “passenger princess ” has been widely popularized all over social media. Being a passenger princess is defined as a woman in the passenger seat of a car that someone else is driving. The term “passenger prince” is used to refer to a male that rides in the passenger seat. The term is typically used to describe someone who does not want to drive or who cannot drive themselves.

According to TikTok, “being a passenger princess is superior and it is perceived that if you are the driver you have to attend to your passenger the whole ride.”

The stereotype of being a passenger princess (or prince) is typically a woman because it is said that driving is the gentleman thing to do. Personally I had to be the driver for a while because on the 4th of July my boyfriend got pulled over in my car and got his license taken away for six months. I prefer to be a passenger princess.

I hate driving because curbs just like to pop out of nowhere. Sadly, for those six months he was indeed a passenger prince and I did have to attend to him and all his neediness.

I personally hate driving because I’ve gotten into a total of four accidents, so driving can be really scary sometimes. I have had plenty of experience being both a passenger princess and a driver, so i’m here to tell you

the pros of being a passenger and a driver.

For being a passenger princess (or prince), there are obvious pros. Things such as being able to control the music is a big pro because everyone has their own music taste.he drivers are not supposed to touch the radio, so they typically let the passenger control it.

Whoever is in the passenger seat also gets to be as comfy as they wish. I usually take my shoes off, grab a blanket from the backseat, turn on some Drake, and talk to the driver until we get to our destination. For some people, it’s really difficult to be a passenger princess because they are typically the driver.

Most people relax when they’re in the car and not driving, but anytime my mom is in my car she can’t help but start to scream when I’m slowing down and a car is in front of me. I’ve only rear-ended someone once so I what the big deal?! Being a passenger princess also has its pros economically. Things like the fact that you don’t have to pay for gas because you are not driving and you are less likely to get in a crash is a big positive. In the long run, being a passenger princess can be cheaper and more comfortable.

Okay so maybe driving doesn’t sound too good now but if you think about it, it’s really not that bad. I personally get really sick in the car when I don’t drive, so I can’t play on my phone or anything like that. I either take

a nap or stare at the road because if not I get insanely dizzy. When you’re driving you also get to control the temperature of the car, which is a huge plus if you get hot and cold really easily. If you’re on a long road trip and you get really hungry, you get to decide where to go since you are behind the wheel. Personally, if I stopped to go get food when I’m on a long drive I typically have to go to the bathroom. Now because you are the driver you get to decide when to stop because everyone else can hold it, but when you have to go you need to go now!

Things like when you’re at an event that you want to leave but no one else does are really helpful when you’re the driver because all you have to do is say “then I guess you guys have to find a ride” and everyone will pile up in the car. Sometimes you can even make money when you’re driving if you’re feeling a little extra. Sometimes when I’m driving a longer distance, I charge my friends for a ride. I don’t care if your parents won’t let you drive to Cedar Point, you’re gonna pay for my food because I have to pay for the gas. Being a driver has many perks. It may be a more attentive job, but in the long run if you are driving you can force people to do what you want to do.

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It’s that time of year again, the time for couples and romance- something I clearly don’t have a lot of. But what I lack in boyfriends, I make up for in crushes. So in honor of my favorite romcom, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, and in solidarity for all those who crush from afar, I’ve decided to expose myself in this very dramatic fashion. Before we begin the embarrassment, I would like to say that clearly I don’t care about my own privacy, but if you think you know who I’m talking about, I would ask that you respect theirs. Thank you.

HALL PASS Hall Pass is arguably the most important crush on the list because he’s the longest running. I actually had to change his nickname for print because so many people know about him (friends, I beg your silence). Hall Pass is given this name because I literally altered the route I went to class one year in order to see him leave physics. Don’t worry, I know it’s pathetic. Hall Pass and I never talked much, but one of the few times we did remains the most humbling interaction I’ve ever had. Let me set the scene. It’s a Friday night football game, and by some stroke of luck I ended up standing next to Hall Pass. We were talking (!!!). He knew my name (!!!). And then, much to my surprise, he asked me if I would like to walk with him to the concession stand. Now, my brain is queuing up wedding bells, but instead of being a normal, pulled together person, I hit him with a “why would I want to go anywhere with you?” Y’all. At this point I had been crushing on him for two years and that’s the best I could come up with.

I still think about this interaction and cringe. Needless to say, he left for the concession stand without me and we never had a moment like that ever again. Despite the romantic setback, I crushed on him from afar until he graduated. Now, a good chunk of my class and I mourn his absence.

We miss you, Hall Pass.

FLANNEL

Now Flannel was the closest I’ve ever been to getting a boyfriend, which I still don’t really know if it’s a red or green flag. The nickname “Flannel” is taken from his favorite article of clothing, or at least, what I assume is his favorite. I think we’re still friends, but honestly it’s hard to tell on any given day. Flannel was a super nice boy, a true gentleman, but I just don’t think we were actually compatible as people. We are both perfectionists, and we both don’t communicate well. Plus, and I’ve never actually told him this, my one cousin thought that he was a relative from my dad’s side of the family (which is, as someone who is not a fan of incest, just kind of gross). Throw in my issues with commitment and the fact that both of our crushes on eachother peaked at opposite times, and you have a situation where nothing ended up happening. That being said, he’s one of the best people I know. If you’re a lady reading this and are interested in Flannel, or have ever even thought about dating Flannel, I would 100% recommend it. #JusticeForFlannel

[REDACTED] This one is my most embarrassing, because this is the only crush I had while he was actively in a relationship. Before y’all cancel me, I did nothing to break them up even when the opportunity presented itself, so yeah, I have morals. However, because of the nature of the crush, I couldn’t even tell my friends, which is very hard for someone who overshares constantly. Plus, I also know that half of my friends had a crush on him at one point, which is so not awkward at all. [REDACTED] was (and is) an angel on earth, and the conversations we had were the easiest. I mean, he has a good relationship with his parents, asks questions, is funny, and isn’t a dry texter. What more could you ask for? Really, the only sad thing about him is that I’m not his type (which might work out for you if [REDACTED] sounds like the kind of boy you’d want to date). Thankfully, I’ve mostly moved past this stage of my life, and even if I hadn’t, I’m only here for five more months.

So here we are, three crushes down out of many. Whether you’re happily coupled off or pining from a distance, I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I regret writing it.

Parker