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Superhero dodgeball strikes it big Taryn Wachowiak Staff Writer

Students of all ages came together to have fun and support ChadTough on May 10 in Lourdes’ athletic center. Sophomore Leadership Academy organized a superhero dodgeball night for fifth to twelfth graders from all over Sylvania Schools.

When deciding what cause to donate to, the sophomores thought about what foundations were close to home and what causes their fellow students would want to support.

“Ella [DelVerne] had brought up the ChadTough foundation and explained to me what it was about, and I thought it would just be something we could do to give back to an amazing family,” sophomore Charley Sullins said All of the proceeds went to the ChadTough foundation, a organization built “to inspire and fund game-changing research to discover effective treatments for pediatric brain cancer, with an emphasis on Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG),” according to the foundation’s website.

“My cousin, Colt, had DIPG, which is a cancer that has no cure, and Chadtough is the foundation that stood by my family through the whole process,” sophomore Ella DelVerne said.

The sophomores ended up raising $1,100 for the foundation, and many students had fun playing dodgeball and dressing up with their friends. Students

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also received prizes for doing well in the tournament and for dressing up in the best costumes.

“I thought it was amazing! It truly showed how great our school is and how

much care we all have for each other! It was an awesome way to raise awareness and money for research towards something so terrible,” junior Drew DelVerne said.

By hosting an event that was fun for

students and also benefited ChadTough, the night was a win-win for the students who came and participated in the tournament and families with children who have DIPG.

Students who can be tested include: those that participate in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, those who drive to school or attend school dances, A new random drug testing policy will and those with consent from their parents take action in the 2019-’20 school year. could also be tested.

The testing has been approved by the SylA recent survey conducted by Lucas vania Board of Education. This new policy County officials found that 10% of NV stuwas suggested by the Northview adminis- dents that took the survey had tried alcotrative team, according to Principal Steve hol or marijuana in the last 30 days.

Swaggerty.

“For the most part I don’t believe that

there is a big drug problem at our school.

I think that funds could be allocated to address other issues at Northview,” junior Ronny Al Abed said.

Other schools including Anthony Wayne, Maumee, Napoleon, Perrysburg, and Springfield have similar drug testing policies.

“This test gives students an additional reason to say ‘no’ when feeling pressured,” Superintendent Adam Fineske said.

Any test that comes back positive will be kept confidential, according to Mr. Swaggerty.

“I think the drug testing will not be very effective because students will still use drugs on the weekends when they think they won’t get caught,” junior Mackenzie Wachob said.

This test was created to provide intervention for students who are experimenting with drugs.

Random drug testing to start fall 2019 Justine Umfleet Online Editor

Blue honored with TORCH award Justine Umfleet Online Editor

iMedia teacher Tami Blue was awarded the Torch Award at the Academic Honors assembly on May 2 by the 2018 Ohio educator of the year Jonathan Juravich. TORCH stands for Teachers of Ohio Representing Character and Heart.

She was one of five teachers in the state selected to receive this award. Mrs. Blue was recognized for creating a welcoming environment for all students in clubs such as Coexist and Student Council.

“I was in complete shock. I had no idea that I was even a candidate for this award,” Mrs. Blue said.

A district, school, colleague, parent, student or community member can nominate a teacher for TORCH recognition award. She found out that Principal Steve Swaggerty had nominated her and sent in an application a long time ago.

“I nominated Mrs. Blue because over the past eight years she went above and beyond in starting Coexist and Digi Cats into which lead to advising Student Council and being on the encompass committee. She, and the kids she leads, make everyone feel more inclusive which is what the award is all about,” Mr. Swaggerty said.

Student Council President junior Paige Beattie and other Student Council officers nominated her for this award as well.

“I look up to Mrs. Blue so much and she is one of the best role models I will see throughout my life.

She is able to touch the hearts of every student at Northview. I believe we need more people like Mrs. Blue in this world. She was so deserving of this award,” Beattie said.

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STRIKING A POSE with the Cooper Cat is TORCH award recipient iMedia teacher Tami Blue with Ohio Educator of the year Jonathan Juravich, and Principal Steve Swaggerty. Mr. Juravich had the honor or giving Mrs. Blue her award at the All School Assembly May 2.

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OPINIONS It’s beginning to feel Senior Suggestions a lot like “Year 3000” Looking back, what advice would you want to give the juniors about their senior year and applying to colleges?

“I would say that it’s very important to make sure you’re staying on task and turning stuff in on time because it gets very easy to stop trying and slack off, especially second semester.”

- Ryan Bules

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It seems as if we’re living in a means the world can spin nor- fans went crazy, and other costars have been tweeting about a world of déjà vu when we see el- mally again,” Karrip said.

The Jonas Brothers aren’t the Wizards of Waverly Place comeements of our childhoods slowly only musicians that have every- back as well. trickling back into our lives as if One of our favorite childthey’d never left in the first place. one going crazy with childhood memories. hood shows, Dora the ExplorSome of our favorite memories Singer-songwriter Miley er, has a movie coming out this are arriving faster than we can even imagine, and it all start- Cyrus has been teasing her fans summer, called Dora and the ed with the return of the Jonas with memorabilia from the hit Lost City of Gold. This movie will TV show, Hannah Montana. feature all of the same characters, Brothers.

In a recent social media post, along with many adventures, For those that don’t know, Cyrus showed off her new hairand has clips and trailers circling the Jonas Brothers are an American pop band that consist of style; cut and dyed exactly like the Internet. Another movie, Toy siblings Joe, Nick, and Kevin the Hannah Montana wig. This Story 4 is also being released this Jonas. The three even had their new ‘do is a huge contrast to her summer and is only adding to usual brown locks, and fans ar- the excitement. own TV show called Jo“I’m honestly so ex“It brings back a lot of nas and appeared several times on the Disney memories and I think it’s so cited for the Dora the Explorer movie,” freshChannel, including both Camp Rock and Camp cool that they’re turning a man Ally Parker said, Rock: the Final Jam. popular childhood show into “It brings back a lot of memories and I think it’s The brothers stole the so cool that they’re turnan action movie.” hearts of teenagers all ing a popular childhood across the country after - Ally Parker show into an action performing hits such as en’t complaining.

To top it all movie.”

“Year 3000,” which came out in off, she even posted a video of Personally, I think bringing 2006, and “Lovebug” in 2008.

After the band split up in her singing along to one of the back some of our favorite aspects 2013, they took a six year break most known songs from Han- of our childhoods is a great way before returning in early 2019. It nah Montana, “The Best of Both to enhance pop culture. More and more people are engaging all started with a teasing Insta- Worlds.”

Along with the Hannah in real life, as well as social megram post on February 28, hinting at a new single that would be Montana teaser, the return of dia, to talk about the infamous another favorite Disney Channel returns. released that night at midnight.

My own favorite TV show as The song, “Sucker,” imme- show, Wizards of Waverly Place, may be near.

Although it is just a a kid, Wizards of Waverly Place, diately took its place on music theory, the stars of the show have has been a continuous topic of charts and was being played on been hinting at a reboot, and it’s conversation with my friends. countless radio stations.

“I would be the happiest perMany fans are beyond ecstat- especially likely to occur because ic that their favorite siblings are of the new Disney Channel son in the world if Wizards of Waverly Place came back,” Karmaking music again, and even streaming service.

David Henrie, who played rip said. going on tour this summer.

You can see the Jonas BrothSophomore Isabella Karrip is Justin Russo on the show, visited Disney’s offices recently and ers in Detroit this September, as “so, so, so excited” that they are back together. “My entire child- even posted a picture of himself well as Dora and the Lost City of hood was built off of ‘Burnin’ Up’ against the Disney Channel logo Gold in July and Toy Story 4 in - Regan Fordham and ‘SOS’. Them coming back saying, “Let’s do this”. Of course, June.

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“It goes by quick, so appreciate every moment.

Before you know it, you’ll be looking back on all the great times you had and missing it so much. For college, I’d say apply to schools that you wouldn’t think you’d see yourself at. I fell in love with the school I’m going to even though it wasn’t originally on my radar!”

- Maya Huffman

“Chill out. Chill way out. Don’t let your college process be a stress-fest, because it’ll mess up your whole semester. Be confident in yourself and your own purpose.”

- Niel Johnson

- Eve Gross

Is your phone addictive?

Poll out of 130

Yes 68%

No 32%

“It is not a part of my life. But it does help improve certain aspects of my life. Such as making it easier to communicate and figure out my day to day tasks.”

- Senior Zachary Wenzke

“If I am not using it then I have to know where it is. If I am grounded I always feel my pocket for where it normally is and I usually will not apologize to my parents about things we are in an argument about unless I wish to get my phone back.”

-Junior Madison Brisbin

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NEWS NV Student Council is Truly Gold Lindsey Hubay Co-Editor in Chief

Being a Wildcat is more than a title. It includes upholding the core values of Personal Growth, Courage to Persevere, Respect for All, Building a Connected Community, Ingenuity, and Tradition of Excellence.

In 2018 teachers Tami Blue, Darla Omey, and Principal Steven Swaggerty created the True Gold Cup, an award that seeks to recognize those who uphold these values. This award is another way to acknowledge those who might not get a GPA award, but still are working hard to make this school a special place.

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N-Compass, Acts of cil works year round to bring the student body together. Between Student dom Section of the Season and being a ness Golden Megaphone finalist, StuCo brought NV students together to celebrate being Wildcats. Their efforts unified both Northview and Southview with their ‘Sylvania Cares’ fund raiser that supported a Cougar battling cancer.

They founded the Day of Caring, a day of outreach spent within the community giving back. “Day of Caring was definitely one of my favorite events stuco has put together this year. It was so much fun giving back to our community in so many different ways,” Student Council President Paige Beattie said. Collin Maple accepted the award, being recognized for his ability to capture the magical moments that Student Council created with his videos. “Being able to capture danceall those moments and to shared G OL D, have me and other people with the Department and the Ve t be able to relive them heads, and from there they will narrow it eran’s Day homeroom letters. by looking at them later is down to the top qualifiers.

Ultimately, one organiz a a m a z ing, ” Maple said.

This year, runners-up include tion stood out the most. Student Coun-

Throughout the year, the Principals Advisory Committee suggests who R anshould be nominated Kindfor this award. Then, C lub, the list is

Hard work and Good Deeds pay off Gillian Myslinski News Editor

It's no surprise to many students at Northview that we have a wide variety of talents and amazing accomplishments.

On May 2 the school held The All School Academic Assembly to honor the students who work hard in the classroom, are especially kind to others, and have earned amazing awards for accomplishments throughout the year.

Students could earn awards for anything from GPA to state and national recognition.

NV is trying to make the awards less exclusive by making more awards for students. One of these awards is the Wildcat Way Award which students can earn by being kind around the school.

“It’s awesome, our kids work really hard whether it was for high GPA, efforts in or how they treated other people for the Wildcat Way Awards, or department leaders for state and national recognition,

you just feel an immense amount of pride in what our kids and teachers invest here every day,” Principal Steven Swaggerty said.

There were two special awards that made everyone at the assembly feel a sense of pride. iMedia teacher Tami Blue received the TORCH award. TORCH stands for Teachers of Ohio Representing Character and Heart (see story page 1).

The other award is the True Gold award which was awarded to Student Council for making a big difference in the school this year. STUCO was able to work together with Southview to help raise money for one of their students fighting cancer, they were awarded the BCSN Student Section of the Season for football, and were Student Section Gold Megaphone finalists.

“I'm so grateful to work with such an amazing and hardworking team amongst the officers and over 100 members. It was such a great way to end the year,” STUCO President Paige Beattie said.

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PRINCIPAL STEVEN SWAGGERTY reads his speech at the All School Awards Assembly.

All the students sitting on the gym floor earned awards for their hard work and dedication.

First students eligible: AP Capstone Anastasia Carter Co-Editor in Chief

Research papers at least 2,000 words long, recorded presentations, five AP Exams. These three things are what led seven Northview students down the path to be eligible for the AP Capstone Diploma.

At the All School Assembly on May 2, the first seven students to be eligible for the AP Capstone Diploma at NV were

announced. Eligible students include seniors Audrey Berling, Hannah Dorris, Claire Gray and juniors Rachel Avina, Ryan Brown, Adam Burnworth, and Elizabeth Mertens.

In order to be eligible, these students had to do multiple things. They had to take at least five AP classes and exams and score a 3 or higher. Two of those classes had to be AP Seminar and AP Research.

“All the students (in AP Research)

had to do a year long research project and write a 4,000-5,000 word paper which they submitted to College Board. They also had to do a 15-20 minute presentation and oral defense in front of a panel.

That was videotaped and scored and was also sent in to AP. I anticipate all of the students who are in AP Research passing their AP Research Exam,” Kathryn Nelson, AP Seminar & Research teacher, said.

The benefits for students include

gaining college credit, developing stronger academic skills, and standing out to colleges.

“Colleges really like it because in college you have to do research and you have to write papers like that all the time. I think it’s good in general because it will teach you skills you’ll use in college as well. You shouldn’t do it if you know you can’t handle it because it’s definitely difficult,” Berling said.

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OPINIONS Drug Testing introduced One of the biggest topics being discussed by students and parents is the looming prospect of random drug testing starting in the 2019-’20 school year by Great Lakes Biomedical, an independent testing company. Any student that participates in extracurricular activities or co-curricular activities are subject to random tests, as well as anyone that drives to school or attends school dances.

The main reason for these tests is to give students another reason to say ‘no’ to drugs. In our world, peer pressure can be detrimental, and the prospect of fitting in is enough for one to agree to do something that may put themselves at risk. “I think it gives them an ‘out’ if they’re in a situation where drugs and alcohol are present,” Dean of Students Jonathon Monheim said.

Drug tests have been taking place in about 75% of our school district, according to Mr. Monheim. “We saw that it’s something that benefits other schools, and could be beneficial for Sylvania,” he said.

Some students are in support of random drug tests and believe that they will better NV’s activities and overall atmosphere. Sophomore Regan Scott, a soccer player, is in full agreement. “I think it’s a good idea because it prevents people from doing something that can harm themselves later on and raises awareness about what drugs can actually do to you,” Scott said.

However, others disagree with the tests. One student who prefers to remain anonymous believes that it is an invasion of their privacy. “It interferes with people’s school days. What someone does outside of school should be their business only,” they said. Although, most of the opposing views are being taken out on social media.

“I personally haven’t heard anything negative,” Mr. Monheim said, “There’s been some talk on social media, but when everyone sees how the program works, I think they’ll understand that it’s a good thing.”

-Regan Fordham

I was sitting in American History on the day of the All School Academic Awards Assembly listening to our class talking about if they received an award or not, when someone who prefers to remain anonymous brought up a good point.

“Awards are detrimental to society,” they said.

Whether they were joking or being serious, they had a good point. Do awards actually help or do they just cause unnecessary stress?

Alfie Kohn, an author and human behavior lecturer, believes that rewards don’t help students and can actually harm them instead.

According to The Risks of Rewards by Kohn, there are many studies that show that awards rarely produce changes in behavior and attitude, and when the awards stop, people usually change back to the way they were before the awards started.

Also, getting an award every single year in school can make students feel numb to the excitement. If someone wins an award every year, it can become a meaningless habit that becomes more like a task than a reward.

“We have a pretty smart school so almost everyone gets an award and almost everyone feels annoyed sitting

there listening to all the names getting called. I feel like since just about everyone gets an award, it’s just a piece of paper that doesn’t really mean anything, and it doesn’t feel like a big accomplishment to everyone,” sophomore Charley Sullins said.

While rewards can be an unnecessary piece of paper to some people, they can also become the complete opposite for others. Some students struggle through classes above their level just so that they can get a better GPA, and therefore receive an award.

“Awards can cause students to overload coursework and take on more than they can actually handle.

Students are worried about getting a certificate or recognition, when they should be working to achieve a goal through intrinsic motivation,” junior Sereena Jallad said.

Rather than wanting to complete a specific task for a reward in return, it’s better for students to do well at something for themselves. Students shouldn’t stumble through a class just for a piece of paper, or a GPA, they should challenge themselves in order to learn.

-Taryn Wachowiak

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by Lindsey Hubay

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As junior year comes to an end, I can’t help but look back on all the ways this year has shaped me more into who I am today. Each year I spend in this school brings growth and change, and this year was pivotal in understanding and sympathizing with some of the hardships individuals in our very school face.

With junior year comes every high schoolers’ biggest fear, the ACT. A standardized test on a 36 point scale that comes with the daunting pressure of your future. Not to say that this score decides your entire life from this point on, but it does determine some really big things, like college acceptance and scholarship money.

Anytime the word college comes up, I can almost promise you one of the first questions will be “What did you get on your ACT?” So easily, your score report can become your greatest achievement or your worst nightmare, but the truth is a majority of people do not realize the privilege that often lies behind that number.

When comparing scores to family income, you often see a correlation between higher scores and higher family income. In 2012, those who reported a family income of $80,000 or higher had an average score of 23.4, while those who recorded an average family income below $80,000 had an average score of 19.5. Even worse, reported in 2013 is that this gap between low and high income families is only increasing. This same gap can be applied to the SAT as well.

Hopefully by now you see the connections I am making. As someone who didn’t grow up in Sylvania, I am extremely lucky to acknowledge and understand the hardships that tons of families face, including my own. My mom is a single mother to three kids, and she has spent her entire life making sure my dreams and wishes become realities. But I know a lot of kids aren’t that lucky.

The pressures of a good ACT score and college are flaunted while families in our own community suffer from this exact gap, and still kids walk the halls of Northview judging others and themselves based off of their performance. The most important part of being in a position of privilege is understanding that others aren’t. Not every student has been predisposed to the environments that you have, and those differences are what makes a community so diverse, so important. There is a level of understanding and sympathizing that I think our student body has a responsibility to reach. The time we spend inside these walls is limited, and there’s a lot to learn from it. Privilege isn’t a bad thing, it’s how you use it that dictates good or bad. Maybe it’s time we take a break from test scores and grades and ask ourselves how we can use our experiences and knowledge to help those around us. Because knowledge means nothing if it isn’t shared.

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Principal’s metamorphosis Lefevre’s As graduates start their new career journeys, proposition Swaggerty changes his Patrick Andres Sports Editor

Bree Fangman Co-Editor in Chief Things change, rearrange, and so has Principal Steve Swaggerty’s career choice. In February, Mr. Swaggerty announced he would be stepping down as Northview’s principal and become principal of Highland Elementary.

But is there more to this story?

As some of you may or may not know, Mr. Swaggerty is a man with many passions and talents. One of those talents happens to be tattooing. Recently, he secured a part-time job at Infinite Art Studio on Secor Road.

“It’s a dream come true,” Mr. Swaggerty said. “The day I walked into a tattoo shop to get my Willie the Wildcat portrait tattoo, I knew it was the scene for me.”

Ever since he was nine-years-old, he has been drawing and continuously trying to improve his art skills. His favorite styles are realism and portraiture.

“I finished my first tattoo the other day, I think it turned out really well. I actually tattooed Mr. Christy since he was the only teacher to volunteer when I asked who I could practice on at our staff meeting. He got the fundamental theorem of calculus on his forearm,” Mr. Swaggerty said.

In the future, Mr. Swaggerty hopes that he’ll do well enough to the point where it can be his full-time job and potentially put his artwork on celebrities such as former One Direction member Harry Styles or rapper Travis Scott.

“I’m really happy he’s pursuing a passion of his,” Mr. Swaggerty’s wife LeighAnn said. “But, it’s kind of annoying whenever I go to eat an orange and it’s been filled with ink from Steve practicing on its skin.”

Although he’s a rookie, Mr. Swaggerty wants everyone to know that he is skilled at tattooing and is willing to give 18-year-old students their tattoos. He is starting out at $150 per hour and gives out Jolly Ranchers at the end of each session.

“I booked my appointment with Mr. Swaggerty about a week ago. I’m nervous because it’s my first tattoo but if he tattoos as well as he cracks jokes, I think I’ll be fine,” senior Emma Johns said. “I’m just really looking forward

PRINCIPAL STEVEN SWAGGERTY shows off his new artwork. Going down in history as the first principal to be a part time tattoo artist.

to the Jolly Ranchers after.”

Highland will always be his top priority, but he’s hoping to make a name for himself in the tattoo world. Watch out Kat Von D and Oliver Peck, Mr. Swaggerty’s making his permanent mark.

Electronic-free NV policy Marian Estifan Opinions Editor

Classrooms will undergo renovations this summer. According to Mr. Pugh’s plans, Smart Boards will be taken down to make space for chalkboards, When Principal Swaggerty became North- 30 typewriters will be assigned to each classroom, view’s principal, a lot of new technology was and filing cabinets will be installed to replace brought in. In 2012, students were allowed to use Google Drive. Additionally, the Think Tank will their phones at school, recently, students were giv- be converted into a cursive handwriting room.

“That will be a refreshing en Chromebooks to bring home.

We even have a room dedicated An inside source has change,” Media Specialist DarOmey said. “I’ll have to dust to technology, the Think Tank. reported to The Student la out the card catalogue!”

I hope you haven’t grown too Mr. Swaggerty is famous attached, though, because this Prints that Mr. Pugh is for his Wildcat Weekly blog, is all going away soon. planning on taking away but that will be no more. Mr. You may have heard that Mr. Swaggerty has accepted a all technology at NV. Pugh plans to go to each individual classroom on every new position at Highland Elementary, and Highland’s principal, Mark Pugh, Monday morning and shout the announcements accepted a new position at NV. An inside source through a megaphone.

The curriculum will get a substantial renovahas reported to The Student Prints that Mr. Pugh is planning on taking away all technology at NV. tion too. Math teachers will need to teach their Yes, even your precious Chromebooks. Even if students how to do math by hand, even compliyou try to bring in your own laptop, it will be con- cated algebraic functions and graphs, though abafiscated at the front doors. That goes for all other cuses will be ordered soon to assist.

Media classes, like photojournalism and iMeforms of technology too. Phones, smartboards, PCs, and graphing calculators are all prohibited dia will have to learn the practice of silent film and developing their own photos. under the new rule.

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With Marvel Studios having brought its Infinity Saga to a close this April with Avengers: Endgame, film and comic book fans are left to wonder: what will be the next blockbuster superhero franchise to draw moviegoers to the theater in droves, transcending the silver screen to become a part of Americana? Burgeoning screenwriter Perry Lefevre believes he has the answer.

“What we’re talking about here,” he said, “is not only the hot superhero franchise of the 2020s, but also an invaluable tool for getting kids excited about government and politics.”

Mr. Lefevre intends to pitch to Marvel Comics and Studios a treatment for a superhero film called Constitution Man, which he hopes to have made by the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s signing in 2026.

“Name me one superhero film that both entertains kids and engages them in civics,” Mr. Lefevre said. “Captain America? All he does is prance around in tights holding a shield. Iron Man? Every single one of his arms sales violates the Commerce Clause. Don’t even get me started on Thor. A valuable missed opportunity to teach kids about Americans’ freedom to worship their Norse god of choice, if you ask me.”

The treatment, which is 27 pages long (one for each amendment), outlines the origin story of Constitution Man, a mild-mannered farmer in frontier Maryland in the 1780s who rises to become a titan of the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Using his superpowers of stunning oratory and his faithful blowtorch, Locke, Constitution Man strives to defeat obstacles natural and supernatural to the ratification of the US Constitution.

“This is different from any superhero movie that has ever been put on screen,” Mr. Lefevre assures moviegoers. “Prepare to be amazed.”

Mr. Lefevre knows the odds are against him with Marvel’s current crowded schedule, but he is undeterred. “This isn’t my first rodeo in the movie game,” he said.

“Back around 2002, 2003, I thought to mys e l f o n e day in class: what if we had a film about the Battle of Lake Erie, but all the people were blue?

It took awhile, but that became Avatar.”

Constitution Man will undoubtedly be a film to keep an eye on in 2026.

When that day comes, look for this Oscar contender in a theatre, PBS station, or trash can near you.

“Listen Marvel, I don’t need you.

You need ME!”

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GOOD-BYES Patrick Andres Sports Editor

IN M Y T H I RTEEN years of schooling I have made both a hobby and a career of memorizing information. It started with the states and their capitals, and all of

the college football teams in Division 1-A (as it was then called), and progressed at a breakneck clip, and eventually played a part in my Quiz Bowl success.

But now, let’s attempt something completely different: memorization that’s meaningful.

Sure, it’s a fun exercise to probe at committing World Cup winners or Final Four Most Outstanding Players to memory, but these are not long for this world, as there is always something else waiting to be memorized around the next corner.

The teachers that have shaped my schooling journey, however, are forever. Yes, I have them memorized, as if I could forget them. And now, from memory, I will attempt to say goodbye to a smörgåsbord of teachers of various subjects that have enlightened me at Highland, McCord, Northview and, briefly in fifth and eighth grade, Timberstone

and Southview.

So without further ado, I offer a hearty goodbye and thank you to the following glut of people: Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Mochon, Mrs. Hopson, Mrs. Brown-Latimer, Mrs. Hennessy, Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Ustain, Mrs. Wicklund, Mrs. Saxe, Mrs. Hildebrandt, Mrs. Maley, Mr. Mizer, Mrs. Bohland, Mr. Burke, Mrs. Hafner, Mrs. Gurzynski, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Polesovsky, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Robbie, Mrs. Boswell, Mrs. Robbins, Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Schaaf, Mrs. Yates, Mr. Stedcke, Mrs. Nowicki, Mrs. Thiel, Mr. Budas, Mr. Bavis, Mrs. Holt, Mrs. Bensman, Mrs. Low, Mrs. Oleshansky, Mrs. Gladieux, Mrs. Creecy, Mrs. Tussing, Mr. Buckholtz, Mr. Heckman, Mrs. Schlagetter, Mr. Blakeman, Mr. Wachowiak, Mrs. Donnelly, Mrs. Urbaniak, Mrs. Werner, Mrs. Mikolajczyk, Mr. Dick, Ms. Huey, Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Kwiatkowski, Mrs. Schloegl, Mrs. Rhine, Mrs. Stewart, Mr. Eckhart, Mr. Lefevre, Mrs. Liske, Mr. Roth, Mr. Christy, Mr. Briggs, and Mrs. Nowak.

Every teacher I have listed has played a part in creating the person I am today. I am grateful for their guidance, as well as the guidance of the administrators, including Mr. Wiltse, Mrs. Serdar, Mr. Limes, and Mr. Swaggerty, principals at various points in each of the schools I attended.

I am indebted to the many friends I have made over the years, none of whom I will list right now, because that list would be twice the length of the list of teachers. I am loath also to step on the toes of the speech I am giving at commencement.

Thus, this goodbye is short and not final.

Next year, I will attend Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, pursuing my dream of writing professionally about sports. It will be the thrill of a lifetime. But I will miss Sylvania - I will miss it dearly. I will miss the people, and the land, and the atmosphere, but I am ready for life’s next chapter.

In other words: this may be goodbye, but you haven’t heard the last of me.

Zoey Napierala

I could honestly write a novel with all of the experiences and inside jokes I’ve collected over the past three years working with The Student Prints, working my way up from staffer to Features Editor and then taking on a majority of the graphics to help design the paper. The years have flown by as I have gotten more comfortable working in the different sections and as I have grown more confident in my skills.

I still remember receiving my invitation to interview for a position on the staff my freshman year from Ms. Huey after completing the Intro to Journalism class. I was ecstatic to say the least. I was so nervous for the interview! I remember going over the questions and how I would respond for days before. After the interview, I remember being even more anxious for the results to be posted on who would be joining the staff for the 20162017 school year. But I made it on the staff! (Duh) I couldn’t wait for my classes to start my sophomore year.

The next three years would be a whirlwind of experiences, deadlines, excitement, frustration, and exhaustion, cliche but I wouldn’t trade any of it for the world. Junior year was a year of firsts for me. It was my first year as Features Editor, I got my first job, I got my

Features & Graphics Editor driving license, I started the first year of Business Technology, and I made my first graphic, thanks to my amazing mentor Katie Mertins, who taught me everything I needed to know about the Features Section and making graphics.

While it was a little hectic at times, I was able to go to most, if not all of the work nights my junior year and the first few my senior year. Starbucks might have hated us, but the caffeine was definitely needed to keep me and the other editors from going too insane.

Work nights were a whole different joy. If you walked into the Pub during a work night you should expect to see a range of things like food, coffee, someone rolling around on the chairs, music being played, and the occasional yell of frustration (or loss of sanity) when a graphic wasn’t working out right or the computers were being annoying, usually the text boxes not cooperating or disappearing all together.

It was all worth it though, through writing the stories and designing the page, it was worth it to see the paper printed and published. All the hard work and stress from the previous couple

of weeks would all come together. And then the cycle would start again as we would start budgeting for the next issue, still, I wouldn’t change it for anything.

The Student Prints wouldn’t be possible without the team of students on the staff, all of whom work incredibly hard to produce the best possible product. I am always so amazed by the pages and the designs that I wouldn’t have even thought of.

I couldn’t be happier with the staff that will be moving in when the seniors leave. They’ve taken such initiative with the paper, teaching themselves how to make graphics, always brainstorming on page designs, and learning new ways to improve the paper. For the new Co-editors, Anastasia Carter and Lindsey Hubay, I know you’ll continue to do amazing things and I can’t wait to see what designs you come up with next year. And to the incoming Features Editor and Graphic designer, Emily Thielen, you’ve taught yourself graphics and you’ve come a long way. I couldn’t be more proud of your work and I can’t wait to see what you’ll create in next year’s paper. I wish you luck in the section and I’m happy to welcome you to the graphics board.

Maxwell Kelso News Editor Yo, what's up, this is ya boi Max with the facts coming at you with my final terrific Tuesday morning announcement...

From my first Homecoming and breaking it down to creating a network of friends I will never lose.

From dreams met and a future set. I know who I want to

be because of all of you. Anyone reading this, you made a difference either directly or indirectly.

Even if you don't care about high school and what it means, your special.

That's what I've learned and what I hope to leave you all with.

I learned to be myself and that I’m special. I learned that Liam Corcoran is my best friend. Even the wallflowers shine bright on dark days.

Thank you for teaching me what it means to be a Wildcat,

And to the current editors and staff, most of whom are graduating seniors this year. Thank you for joining me on this journey, I would consider all of you close family. All of the memories we’ve created in the Pub will always hold a special place in my heart and I can’t wait to see where we all land. I hope we can all keep in touch and maybe crash a future work night down the road.

Of course, controlling a group of teenagers and making sure they follow deadlines and that everything is completed on time isn’t easy, but I wouldn’t want any other advisor leading us. Ms. Huey has done an exceptional job of working with us and helping resolve any issues. She always makes herself available to her students and she’s incredibly compassionate. Thank you Ms. Huey for teaching us everything we know about journalism and and we're all special in our own right. I want to say thank you and shout out a couple Sylvania teachers. They stand up for us and teach us things besides the material they are required to. I’ve learned how to be a better person, a leader, and who I look up to has changed.

But let me get back to you reading this. Sure not all of you have been kind or considerate, but that’s okay. Because once you’re out of those doors officially, forever, you remember. You remember the good, the bad, and the ugly. You remember those who pushed you down and those who pulled you back up again.

Without it all you wouldn’t be who you are.

If it wasn’t for my 8th grade

being with us every step of the way. Whether it be design assistance or where to start with a story, you were always so patient with us but at the same time you were pushing us to create better work.

As a final thank you and goodbye, thank you to everyone at Northview who pushed me to become who I am today, whether that be from Newspaper, Business, or any other class I took. As the last time I’ll be walking out of Northview’s doors and across that stage draws closer, I’ll always look back with a smile on all the memories I’ve had throughout the years. Thank you to anyone who has influenced me on my journey.

English teacher Mr. Clarkson pushing me to do better in English, I would never have wanted to be a writer.

For Scouts and my friends, I honestly don’t know what else to say. So her is a parting gift. a poem.

Though the light is bleak now in once great halls, Our memories shall stand till sunset falls.

We forget our troubles, and hold friend’s dear, Till once again, we are near Forget those pesky issues few Until we remember, all anew.

I guess this is goodbye. So have a nice day and stay wild, Cats.

S7 FAKE NEWS Bus Tech moves to the Black Market MAY 20, 2019

Zoey Napierala Features Editor Each career tech course at Northview and Southview has a wide range of skills and benefits for the students that participate in them.

Business Technology is one of those courses and with the start of second semester, you have probably noticed the hoards of Business Technology students leaving early every day and running in and out of Ms. Davis’ room. All of them will tell you they’re leaving for their ‘internships’ and dropping ‘time sheets and essays’ off in Ms. Davis’s room every Monday.

You have also probably noticed that the Cat Cave that was located in the corner of the cafeteria has also seemingly disappeared as it ‘went out of business’.

However, the Cat Cave is still alive and business is booming, the Bus Tech students are becoming quite the entrepreneurs too. With the help of the students and their instructors, they were able to move the Cat Cave underground and into the Black Market. It took awhile for the idea to catch on, but once the profit margin increase was shown, there was no going back. Who knew the customers of the Black Market loved notebooks and pencils?

And where are all the Business students going for their internships you may ask? There can’t possibly be enough Sylvania-based businesses to hold the nearly 70 students in the Business Technology program, right?

“We supply the sellers and clients of the Black Market. My students go in and work long hours to complete a variety of tasks. The tasks include helping load cargo from the secret port on Lake Erie, bringing the merchandise into the Black Market, stocking the shelves of our booth, and making sure our clients and other sellers have Graphic by Zoey Napierala enough notebooks, water bottles, and pencils of their liking,” Business

Technology instructor Andrea Davis said.

The Black Market has been very accepting of the young entrepreneurs and some of the sellers have even started teaching the Business students some trades. “I manage the sports equipment, famous players will order things like weighted gloves all the way to spiked and metal cleats. My job is to make sure their orders come intact and that the client is happy with the equipment,” senior Ryan Bules said.

The sellers have also been sending in requests for certain items and products.

“My work has me focusing on the imported literature. I manage the intake of books and the amount that goes out of the booth per day. I also take in orders from other sellers and make sure their order comes in and looks good,” Senior Hayley Durbak said.

The timesheets and essays students are turning in to Ms. Davis are really reports of the business on the Black Market. Information like what is selling and when shipments are coming in. “I hope my students learn a lot from working in the Black Market.

It’s a great experience and it shows them a different side to business.

I hope they will all be am a z i ng business professionals in the near future, and remember all of the skills Business Technology taught them to seal the deal,” Ms. Davis said.

NV to build new skate park Josie Umfleet Features Editor Max Kelso News Editor Watch out Northview! Cryptids creep across our campus and UFO’s hover just above our hallowed halls.

Phantoms fade through classrooms and terrorize even our fearless Principal Steve Swaggerty.

Now let us delve into the unnerving beings that plague our beloved school. Cryptids have been lurking outside our high school over the entire school year, where are they coming from? Not even I can find out the answers.

Just last month, we had the first sighting of a Grassman, Ohio’s Bigfoot. Senior Breanna Fangman was driving across the Silica bridge at 7am when she spotted a “large and hairy man” according to Fangman.

It disappeared into the Lourdes property after scaling a fence and crossing a section of the Ten-mile creek. Large footprints were found and even strands of fur were caught on trees and in the bark.

Now the hair could have been from a dear, but what would explain that huge creature in the woods?

Other cryptids have been sighted as well around the school. While Mrs. Bogue’s water quality-class was doing their yearly inspection, one of these local legends was also seen. According to Mrs. Bogue, a three foot tall frog-like humanoid climbed on the bank by the large oak tree and started to “observe the students.

“It just stood them and watched us for a few seconds before disappearing into the creek again,” Mrs. Bogue said.

The theater, as of the last few weeks, has had its share of mystery as well, apparitions and phantom spotlights plague productions. An egg shaped UFO was seen hovering above the administrative office as well, so who is being beamed in and out?

Watch out students, our campus is not as safe as it appears, the truth will always be out there.

In the fall, the Northview Natatorium will no longer be a pool. Throughout the summer, the school will be in the process of turning the pool area into an indoor skate park for students and community members to enjoy.

This will be a long and extensive process to completely remodel the area. The total cost of the renovation is estimated to be around $1.2 million dollars. Sylvania Schools will be working with Smith Contracting Company to complete the skate park. This new skate park will consist of many different slopes and ramps for skaters to enjoy.

When school resumes in August, students will be allowed to bring their skateboards to school and use the park during free periods and lunch. This school has also confirmed the purchase of 50 skateboards for students to be able to use if they so choose.

“It will be so nice that the school has some skateboards for me to borrow when I’m at school. I seem to always be forget-

ting mine,” senior Grace Nowak said.

Mr. Briggs has also decided to make skateboarding part of his curriculum starting in the fall semester and art classes will be painting the park.

Due to the risk of potential injury to students using the skate park, the school has hired a second school nurse to help any student that might get hurt. In addition, next school year there will be a skateboarding team at NV. This will be a team that students will need to attend tryouts for as spots will be very limited. The NV Skateboarding team will also attend competitions throughout the year to show off their skills. Student Council hopes to get together a student section for the competitions to show their support for their fellow skaters.

“I’m beyond excited for this new skate park to be built. I will be practicing all summer and hope more than anything to make the team,” senior Molly Schroder said.

The new skate park will be a great addition to the facility. It will really set Northview apart from other schools in the area and be another great way to bring members of the community together.

Graphic by Zoey Napierala

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MAY 20, 2019

Arizona State University Ry Pinski

Bowling Green State University Jorden Adams Samuel Aldrich Mohamed Abbas Alec Bacon Ashlee Bartlett Ericka Bihn Tristan Bonde Cameron Boyd Sarah Carson Payton Carter Travis Cox Konor Crandell Matthew Gilliland Jacob Hicks Lindsey Ingle John Kopan Gwenyth Krolak Courtney Kross Rachel Kujawa Kaitlyn Langenderfer Nicholas Leggett Cheston Lutz Nathan Masters Connor McCann Kyle Mitchell John Noviski Lukas Posey Mason Pugh Cakie Richardson Hayden Saggese Molly Schroder Zoe Scott Luis Serve Matthew Severson Johnathan Slattery Macy Snyder Ryan Storey Ellie Tatchell Brooke Lynn Thomas Logan Tiell Jenna Turek Alexis Van Klingeren Bryson Varwig Jessica Weaner

Brown University Claire Gray

Capital University Kayla Metzger Nielsen Johnson

Carleton University Carley Bisson

Case Western University Amar Ifetiha Daniel Lee Hannah Dorris

SENIOR SPECIAL What are you doing

Cinema Makeup School Alexandria Snyder Gabrielle Wandersee

Cleveland State University Zachary Burton Kaila Dickerson Lexi Knight Kerstyn Martinez

Mercy College Abbigail Roehrig

Miami University Andrew Crooks Theodore Bugert Adam Knapp Colton Powaski Paul Thomas Jr Samuel Richards

Defiance College

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Franklin & Marshall College

Mount Union University

Hailey Krawczyk

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Gannon University Samantha Young

Grand Valley State University Connor McNamee

Grove City College Andrew Bernsdorff

Hiram College Nathan Passuello

Indiana Institute of Technology Reilly Johnson

Indiana State University McKenna Hall

Junior Hockey Devon Dohanos Trevor Klee Jacob Ruehle

Kent State University Anne Barchick Michael Cannon - ROTC Maya Huffman Nina Kilcorse Luke Pawlak

Lehigh University Malik Wahidy

Lourdes University Joseph Burns Jacob Geis Hayleigh Grega Taylor Reed

Malcolm X College Hiba Shahid

Manchester University Ruben Gonzalez

Josie Umfleet

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North Park University Saige Thor

Northwestern University Patrick Andres

Ohio University Collin Maple Riker Thomas Grant Perry

Owen’s Community College Jennah Awwad Margaret Blodgett Azavia Crenshaw Allyson Dunlap Maria Hiltner Maxwell Kelso Christina Liehr Alyssa Marvin Jacob Matuszewski A Jahnae McCoy Joshua Powlesland Emma Przysiecki Jason Rogers Aleah Surovchak Morgan Traband Brendan Hawk Zachary Wenzke Joshua Whitaker Corey Wright

Oakland University

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Aaron Brady

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The Ohio State University

Drew Achinger William Biggs Ryan Bules McKenna Burke Dominic Ciucci George Cole Hayley DeLong Lily Dung Hayley Durbak James Duwve Anthony Ellis Alsedeaq Hawamdeh Nicholas Holtfreter Wisam Khrawesh Christian McKimmy Aydan Minor Paxton Murra Lauren Norden Sheridan Scott Conner Stevens Alexandra Stoycheva Abigail Summers Nicole Wygant

Sophia Holt

McKenze McGrew Valerie Goodrich

Terra State Community College Tyler Twining

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Trade School/ apprenticeship - Carpentry Ramzey Awada Collin Bitter

Trade School/ apprenticeship - Construction Dominic May

Trade School/ apprenticeship - Electrical Devin Rady

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SENIOR SPECIAL after you graduate?

Trade School/ apprenticeship - Pipefitting Bronson Ulery

Trade School/ apprenticeship - Welding Logan Pipes

University of Akron Kiah Macy Elizabeth Bueschen

University of Cincinnati

Steven Barry Emily Burhart Jaxson Gast Emily Kasee Ayah Mansour Grace Nowak Erin O’Donnell Griffin Preuss Alexa Troendle Meghan Vandenbroek

University of Dayton Mackenzie Lutz Mohammad Alazmi

University of Findlay Cole Kwiatkowski

University of Miami Jessican Degen

University of North Texas Lauren Smith

University of Rio Grande Molly O’Brien

University of Virginia Jayden Bolden

Wright State University Kennedy Ehrsam

United States Air Force Tucker Garn Ryan Morgan Valentina Snyder

United States Marine Corp

Christian Banton Hunter Morgan Mathew Nowakowski Anthony Stahl Drew Stoffel

United States Navy Alyssa Fink Oscar Fuentes III Christina Johnson

Air National Guard Joshua Simmons

National Guard Ali Abdo

University of Toledo Mohamed Ahmed Morgan Ahrendt Sarah Alshahad Kevin Archambault Beha Awwad Justin Baden Jared Barfell Joshua Bartlett Ani Bieber Michael Bolchalk Alexander Braman Grace Burnard Kennedy Burt Lucas Burton Brandon Butera Mary Castor Dakota Cecil Sydney Chapetta Samuel Clear Liam Corcoran Nickolas Cravens Brookelyn Duhamel Paige Emerson Motomi Emmanuel Madison English Marian Estifan Julian Estis Breanna Fangman Janean Farah Nicholas Finkbeiner Jeremiah Galati Kevin Gaynor Mohanad Hambouta Erica Hass Shelby Haynes Chandler Holder Cole Hopson Kennedi Humphrey Claire Irwin Emma Johns Jordyn Jurski Anish Karnani Noah Kerchevall Emily Kilcorse James Knack Marissa Lechlak Sara Lewandowski Cooper Losey Lila Mahmoud Mary Mains Christopher Martinez Carley Mercer Alexander Miller Spencer Montz Aubrey Nemire Madison Oatman Roshni Panchal Kirsten Peer Morgan Pelwecki

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Donovan Pimentel Noah Poignon Jacquelyn Porcenaluk Meghan Przeslawski Garrett Rambo Bentley Randall Candice Reno Maria Restivo Jayce Roberts Eden Rogers Anthony Rodriguez-Harkless Brady Ross Madison Sample Salem Sayed Ella Scanes Madison Schalk Kodi Schira Grace Schlageter Elizabeth Seiler Alissa Shultz Joshua R. Simmons Justin Skelding Zachary Steward Logan Strebler Tyrian Sutton Emma Swanson Sanaa Tarraf Shelby Temple Zachary Turner Casson Vandervoort Reed Villarrea Mario Wallace Olivia Zeisler

Going Into the Workforce

Rose Adams Peyton Anderson Hunter Blackwood Eric Blagrave Nathan Carson Jeffrey Challen Cameron Cole Yaqub Elorra Zachary English Alec Frankhauser Tyler Fredrick Abigail Haviland Isaiah Kobylak Tyler Kujawa Emily McBee Madison McDonald William Nagle Zoey Napierala Nicholas Nowakowski Joshua Peatee Autumn Rayman Jonathan Rhee Kamron Rodriguez Cassidy Shakur Sydney Siddall Cassidy Sprauer Marissa Staifer Lillian Volmerding

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Rouz Althaiban Aaliyah Buckenmeyer Joshua Burton Austin Johnson Macey King Bryce Latz John Mattimore Quinten McLeary Thomas Peacock Maia Sinclair Treyvon Warden ** All informatin taken from the Guidance Dept, we do our best to get everyone.

10 OPINIONS What really brings happiness?

MAY 20, 2019

Money can’t buy someone’s happiness. It has no real value, all it can buy you is food. It’s not like you’d be unhappy if you couldn’t afford to eat.

What else can money buy? Oh yea that’s right!

A place to live, clothing to wear, a nice little car to get you from place to place, water to drink, and so much more. But none of those things can bring you happiness, right?

Wrong. You sure would be a lot happier if you had the money to buy food for yourself when you’re hungry, rather than having to walk from food bank to food bank hoping you can get enough to feed yourself.

I’m sure sitting inside your house during a really rainy and stormy day brings you a happinesses you didn’t even realize. Imagine how unhappy you would be if you didn’t have any shelter during a storm.

The point is that money can bring happiness, it might not bring an unbelievable amount of happiness but still brings somethings.

I know that my family isn’t the richest, but we certainly aren’t poor either.

The fact that I don’t have to come home from school everyday and hope that my m o m c an’t afford dinn e r t o night cert ain ly brings me happiness.

Most of the people in this school have a phone, laptop or some electronic device. They give you a way to talk to family members, friends, and people around the world. Personally, my phone brings me a lot of happiness mostly due to the fact it allows me to talk to my best friend. She moved across the country around one year ago, and my phone gives me the ability to call, text, and facetime her. Without the extra money, I would not have my phone that has the ability to connect me with my friends.

If you’re still weary on believing me that money does buy happiness, think about what it would be like having everything you have right now, stripped from you. Then never being able to get it back.

Essentially living on the street bouncing from shelter to shelter, sometimes not even finding shelter for the night. You would be unhappy wouldn’t you?

You’re definitely happier when you have more money to support yourself and more money to have fun with.

However, there does come a point when you gain so much money you start to become unhappy. You start to feel like you have so much stuff,everything be-

comes too overwhelming, and eventually you start to feel lonely.

I will always argue that money can bring about happiness, even if it’s not a lot of happiness. No matter the amount of happinesses money may bring, it will never be more important than the memories you make with your friends.

-Hailey Brothag

Carter’s Comics

Congratulations on your graduation from Northview Mr. Swaggerty!

French students head off to Lyon Many students in French class will be attending a school trip to France this summer! They will be Visiting Lyon and Paris during their time there. We decided to ask a few of the travelers what they are most looking forward to.

“I’m most looking forward to staying with the family so I can see the differences between how they live and how we live!!”

-sophomore Rachel Bell

“Most excited about reuniting with my best friend overseas and having the time of my life!!”

-senior Olivia Zeisler

“I’m most I’m most excited to speak French, be immersed into the French culture, and try new food!”

-junior Aaron Houck

“I’m most excited to see all of my friends in France!”

-French teacher Madame Liske

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MAY 20 , 2019

SPORTS Boys Tennis takes Second in NLLs Regan Fordham Staff Writer

The Boys’ Tennis team is taking a few more swings as they wrap up the season. They have had countless wins since they began to take the court at the end of March and have been impressing ever since.

Their season began with an unfortunate loss against Westlake at Shadow Valley, but they immediately recovered and won the second game at Napoleon, 5-0.

On March 10, the team started their six game win streak. They won 4-1 at their match against St. Francis at the Toledo Tennis Club. They continued to defeat their opponents at the next three home games, impressing everyone with a win of 5-0 at the first two.

March 25 was a big day as Northview’s team went up against Southview, the boys did not disappoint as they brought home a 5-0 win.

At their final OTCA Team Tournament against Ashland, the team won once again, 3-1, starting the end of the year on a high note.

“A big achievement for us was coming in second place at National Lakes League,” sophomore Trent Woelfl said. At the beginning of May, the Boys’ Tennis team traveled to Bowling Green State University for the NLL tournament.

“This year the team had so many accomplishments,” Woelfl said, “and I think it’s cool that we had two girls on our team this year, seniors Lexi Knight and Kaila Dickerson. They made this season so much more fun, and I’m going to miss having them on the team next year.”

The team had many new players this year, including seniors Ryan Bules and Alek West. The boys are continuously working hard to improve for the next season.

“This year we worked a lot on critiquing the way [we] play,” Woelfl said, “just making sure that every shot was as accurate as possible.”

LUNGING FOR THE BALL at the Southview match is sophomore Cameron Horvath, a varsity singles player on the Boys’ Tennis team. Horvath won his matches 6-4 and 7-6.

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Baseball hopes to finish season strong Trevor Aston Staff Writer

chances of winning their closing regular season games. Many of those teams are ones they have already played, so with The Boys’ Baseball team hasn’t had a experience playing against them, the NV bad season up to this point, but it hasn’t baseball team knows that there is no excuse to come away with anything other quite lived up to what they hoped for.

The team currently holds a 12-12 re- than a win.

Even if the team does come away cord, but that could all change in a hurry.

With upcoming games against Start, Na- with five straight wins to close out the poleon, Whitmer, Perrysburg, and An- regular season, they still might not end up thony Wayne, the Wildcats will have sev- where they wanted to be at the beginning eral opportunities to improve their record of the season. “Our team this year could’ve done better. We were a pretty average and most importantly, their season.

The team feels confident in their team. Next year, if we can hit the ball bet-

ter, we could be one of the top teams in the in their record, but in where they end up league,” s o p h - “Our team this year could’ve done better. omore W i l l We were a pretty average team. Next year, Schrodif we can hit the ball better, we could be er said. one of the top teams in the league.”

As long - sophomore Will Schroder as the Boys’ Baseball team has the right mind set and as a team. The season may not have gone works hard in the off season, they could as planned, but there is a bright future see a huge year of improvement not just ahead for this talented baseball team.

Softball hits several season goals

Team makes fewer errors, many more homeruns, and reduces strikeouts from last season Gillian Myslinski News Editor

BARTLETT

The Softball team is working on accomplishing goals this season. As the season wraps up the teams’ current record is 3-12. Even with the season being challenging they still made improvements throughout the season.

“We committed 38% fewer errors than last year. We hit 150% more home runs than last year. We reduced our strikeouts by 22%,”Coach Cory Brian said.

Even though the team has had some struggles this year they are continuing to grow through the adversity of this season along with this season’s record.

“It is extremely difficult to face the competition we face every week with the record we have and ‘keep your head up’ so to speak. Some players have maintained a positive attitude and worked hard to push themselves and the team through adversity,” Coach Brian said. “Those inspirational leaders have led by example and have embodied the team first focus and as a result have grown personally.”

Over the off season the team is going to try to improve their hitting and will be working towards a goal of 350 or better.

The team is also trying to improve their overall pitching. To improve the pitching on the team the pitchers will work with private Hitting coaches.

As this season comes to an end, the team will say goodbye to two of their beloved seniors Brookelyn Duhamel and Reilly Johnson.

“I’m going to miss playing with all of the girls on the team. We have gotten so close this year I’m going to miss them when I go to college,” Duhamel said.

The Wildcats are planning on working harder in the off season to make the 2019-2020 season a better one than this year.

MAY 20, 2019

FEATURES

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NV and SV Students Watch Mock Accident NV and SV students act out the Mock Accident on SV’s football field. Claire Irwin was a responder to the accident and called the police. Hanging out of the car is Southview senior Cali Leiby.

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Lydia Ludwig Staff Writer Northview and Southview juniors and seniors, all gathered together on a rainy Monday morning to watch the Mock Accident, put on by fellow classmates.

This event occurred on April 29. With Prom and the end of the year right around the corner, the Sylvania community and administration all came together to plan the Mock Accident.

The goal of the Mock Accident is to persuade students to avoid anything that will impair their driving abilities, specifically drugs, alcohol, and texting.

Before the accident took place, a narrator named each student as a driver or passenger, described any activities they were involved in at school, what their plans are for the future, and then described the physical condition they were in, stating their chances of living after the crash.

Three cars were smashed up next to each other with the students in them right after the accident “occurred”.

Several students were “dead” at the scene, appearing to be completely still and unresponsive. Other students were yelling and screaming for help. After a couple of minutes, two students were first responders to

the crash, they were frantic and afraid, but called 911 immediately. It took several minutes, but help came quick.

An ambulance, police cars and a helicopter came to the sight. The narrator gave updates on the conditions of the students and the steps taken to help each of them survive the horrific accident. Parents ran frantic, screaming their child’s name.

One of the students who “passed away” at the scene spoke of her perspective as everything was happening. She said how she knew that it was her last few moments alive and how she wished she could tell her parents goodbye. Hearing the students speak

allowed many who were watching put it in perspective.

“It was devastating to watch, but it made me put it in perspective and think about a situation like this happening to myself or one of my friends,” junior Sophia Palko said.

SV and NV students walked past a mock funeral. There was a casket and a tombstone with the name of senior Kerstyn Martinez on it. Her parents sat behind it devastated as everyone walked by their daughter’s “grave sight”.

Students then made their way inside to watch a mock trial involving Martinez’s parents and their lawyer, a judge, and senior “accident driver” Neil Johnson

and his lawyer. Students had to watch the parents of the student who died talk about how hurt they were and to hear about the extreme punishments that Johnson had to face for his actions that caused Martinez’s death.

“Being in the Mock Accident is an experience I will never forget. It taught me so much about how not to take my life for granted and that one little thing could change someone’s entire life.

The impact it had on my parents, even though it was not real, made me extremely hurt. I hope it impacted students to be smart and make safe decisions because you never know how much it can affect someone,” Martinez said.

Art Show dazzles with students’ works

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Many art students proudly displayed their artwork in the PAC lobby of Northview. Aaron Brady stood next to some of the favorite art pieces he made in Mr. Creech’s art class during the art show.

Emily Thielen Staff Writer

hamel said. “The show turned out very well.”

The show took place on May 2 between 5:30 and 7:30pm.

Nearly 400 people came to see what the students had put together. The artwork was spread

Each year students get excited for this event.

“Many of our students create work because they have a pasEach spring to roundup the sion for it, but their art is meant school year, the art program to be seen by others in order to puts on an art show to display enrich people’s lives,” art teacher all their hard work from Ryan Creech said. the year. Many students “It’s very nice to see what Each art show is difhave pieces displayed, ferent from the rest every however the seniors everyone has done through- year. that have been in art for out the year. All the hard This year, not only at least three years are were several awards work really does pay off,” handed out during the sponsored at this event.

“All the seniors - sophomore night, but the unique worked very hard over twist that this year’s art Kennedy Vrooman. these past three years show offered was the opwith their works and we portunity to purchase all had so much fun making our across the stage in the perform- gallery pedestals and display displays full of our artworks,” ing art center, as well as the lobby screens to show the work in a spotlighted senior Brooklyn Du- out front. more professional manner.

BROTHAG Ben Brady stands proudly next to his favorite four drawings that he worked hard to create in Mr. Creech’s class.

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“The North” was S named “Student Secof the Season” in E tion the fall. Student CounA cil worked day and S night to unify the stuO dent body. A special mention goes out to N senior Collin Maple, who made numerous hype videos to capture special nights at Cat’s Stadium.

danceGOLD brought over 400 students together to raise money for the Victory Center. Together, the participants raised $25,000, a whopping $6,000 more than the previous year. This night what makes being a Wildcat so special.

The hockey team beat St. Johns to advance to the Frozen Four. Although they fell short, the Cats gave students an experience to cherish for a lifetime. Columbus, we’ll be back!

Boys Basketball

The Boys’ Basketball team led a record breaking season, going 23-1.

Through their victories, they showed hard work and dedication that is essential to being a Wildcat. Senior Alek West was named the 2019 Blade’s Boys’ Basketball player of the year. Along with this, he is a two-time NLL player of the year, Division I Northwest District player of the year, and a Division I All-Ohio first-team pick.

Summer Bucket List

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Cat’s Meow is a student written and directed production that runs to raise money for Prom senior year. In the past, it has been a talent show, but in 2019 teacher Kelsey Liske helped revive the program to its previous glory.

The show was a slamming success, and underclassman look forward to their future production.

The school year is officially coming to a close. Everyone’s school countdowns have been well underway, and people are just thinking about the fun things they have planned for the summer, but many people that live in Sylvania Ohio, especially high school students, tend to make one big misconception about the city they live in. They tend to say, “There is nothing to do in Sylvania!” People say that all the time and almost all of us are guilty of saying it at some point or another. However, there is actually a of cool things to do in or around Sylvania. So here are some fun ideas of things to do in Ohio this summer.

These are just a few ideas of fun things there are to do in the state of Ohio, so there are plenty of other ideas out there. However you choose to spend your summer, it should be a fun one.

Cincinnati and Cleveland’s Baseball Teams: Cincinnati and Cleveland are home to professional baseball teams. The Indians who have been experiencing success over the past couple of years have more fans in Sylvania than the struggling Reds do, but you can never beat a day at the ballpark.

Cedar Point: Cedar Point has long been known for its world famous, thrilling and exciting roller coasters. Cedar Point will always be one of the biggest tourist attractions in Ohio.

Hocking Hills State Park: Hocking Hills is a well known park in the state of Ohio. It has over 25 miles of hiking trails, rock formations, waterfalls, and caves. This is the place to go to be active outdoors.

Story by Trevor Aston

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STAFF GOODBYES Abby Summers Wisam Kwaresh Opinions Editor

Staff Writer

I t feels l i k e ju s t yesterd ay, I was sitting in my eig ht h grade A . I . , stressing and anticipating the four years of high school that were upon me.

But here we are now, graduating. The idea is hard to fathom, and now I think to myself: how can I be graduating when I feel the same as I did my freshman year. I think about this question and I realize that I’m not the same as I was freshman year, in fact I am a completely different person.

I am a changed person as a result of these last four years. From every Friday night football game to every student council meeting I have changed from every single thing I have

gone through.

To say that I’m grateful would be an understatement and I can’t even begin to show my appreciation for everyone who has entered my life over the last four years.

To the people who were once in my life that aren’t anymore, thank you because you have taught me some of the greatest lessons of my life.

To the people who are still a part of my life, thank you for sticking with me and continuing to teach me new things everyday.

Goodbye.

Ryan Storey

Staff Writer

Feels like yesterday I woke up for the first time to make it on time at 7:35 for Wildcat Welcome Day. Now here I am writing my goodbye to Northview; time really does fly by.

NV has given me many things throughout my four years of being here. It has blessed me with so many new friendships and memories that will never be forgotten and that I’ll cherish forever, like the amazing experience of being able to win three district titles in a row for soccer.

To the incoming seniors, time really does fly by in a blink of an eye. Enjoy your last year with some of your closest friends, go to every game, work hard, and most importantly have fun. The days go by slow, but the year itself goes by quickly. Make the most of everything and don’t graduate with regrets. It’s crazy to think my four years of being a Wildcat are almost over.

In a couple months, everyone is going to be going their own separate ways; it’s crazy to think our future is right around the corner. The goodbyes are going to be tough, but I’m so grateful I was able to enjoy the last four years with this senior class.

Although times can be stressful, I’m so thankful for joining newspaper my junior year. Through the ups and the downs, I still wouldn’t have changed a thing about it. One of the most important lessons newspaper has taught me is to have a great work ethic; meeting deadlines and pushing myself definitely has been a struggle, but has been so satisfying in the end.

I wish everyone the best success as the move forward with their lives and into their future careers. Peace out Class of 2019, you were the best class to be around.

Best sports moments of our four years Patrick Andres Sports Editor

In our four years at Northview, the sports world has been turned upside down several times over. In August of 2015, the defending champions in each of the four major sports were: The San Francisco Giants (now one of the worst teams in baseball and a shell of the team that won three World Series titles in five years) The Golden State Warriors (still here) The New England Patriots (ditto) The Chicago Blackhawks (now one of the worst teams in hockey and picking in the lottery) Some things have changed (Tiger Woods won what tournament?).

Some things haven’t (LeBron: still LeBron, in a different city). Here’s a look back, however, at the ten sporting events that captivated us the most in our four years in high school.

by baseball’s largest television audience since 1991 - an audience that was not disappointed. Chicago led 5-1 early but the Indians chipped away until landing a coup in the form of Rajai Davis’ game-tying two-run home run in the eighth. Ben Zobrist’s tenth-inning double after a 17-minute rain delay was the difference.

Tiger Woods wins

A memorable NCAA Tournament (although not Once left for dead due quite bearing the meloto injuries and personal drama of 2018 and 2019) issues, Woods gradually ended in a two-step to recame roaring back onto member. First, with the the golf scene in 2018, culTar Heels trailing 74-71 minating in a victory at and time running down, the Tour Championship in Carolina’s Marcus Paige Atlanta. In April 2019, his hit an off-balance three to amazing renaissance with tie the game. Then, Ryan a green jacket, his first Arcidiacono set up Kris Masters championship Jenkins on a perfectly exesince 2005 in a thrilling cuted play by the Wildcats, finish in Augusta. and the latter sunk a three 2. 2016 NBA Finals, that gave Villanova its first 4. Super Bowl LI: Game 7: national title since 1985.

Cavaliers 93, Warriors Patriots 34, Falcons 28 6. 2017 College Footby Deshaun Watson and the Tigers in the last possible second and only after Alabama frittered away a ten-point lead. Trailing 31-28 with just seconds on the clock, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney opted to throw to the end zone rather than kick the tying field goal. Receiver Hunter Renfrow was waiting for Watson’s pass and Clemson won its first national title since 1981.

ball National ChamThe Falcons appeared pionship: On the morning of June 12, 2019, the Cava- a team of destiny in 2016, Alabama 26, Georgia liers looked lost in trailing with Matt Ryan and Julio 23 (OT) 89

the 73-9, record-breaking Golden State Warriors three games to one in the NBA Finals. A week later, the Cavs had evened the series at three games apiece after stealing back-to-back contests from Golden State on the strength of otherworldly performances from LeBron James (41 points in Games 5 and 6) and Kyrie Irving (41 points in Game 1. 2016 World Series, 5). Cleveland then stole its city’s first pro sports crown Game 7: in 52 years with a gritty Cubs 8, Indians 7 (10 Game 7 win that included innings) an iconic block by James The Cubs’ first World and a winning shot with Series title since 1908 was Irving in the final minute. secured in a stratospheric Game 7 that was viewed 3. 2019 Masters:

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Jones starring on a team that rolled to Atlanta’s second NFC title. Their dominance seemed assured when they led the Patriots 28-3 midway through the Super Bowl. Enter Tom Brady. The Patriots gradually orchestrated a comeback for the ages, tying the game at 28, and then won the coin toss in overtime.

Minutes later, the Pats were world champions.

Part II took place a year later and this time, Alabama was the team trailing (Georgia led 13-0 at the half). Coach Nick Saban, in one of the gutsiest personnel moves in the history of sports, replaced veteran quarterback Jalen Hurts with freshman signal-caller Tua Tagovailoa.

The gamble paid off, as Tagovailoa 41-yard touchdown strike won the Tide the national title in over5. 2016 College Foot- time.

ball National Cham7. 2016 College Baspionship: Clemson 35, Alabama 31 ketball National Part I of a saga of two Championship: incredible national cham- Villanova 77, North pionship games was won Carolina 74

gan 27 (2OT)

The two most popular sports teams in our area entered their 2016 meeting with the stakes ridiculously high: The two teams were No. 1 and No. 2 in the country and both entered with paths to the Big Ten Championship Game and College Football Playoff. It was Michigan 17, Ohio State 3 deep into the fourth quarter before the Buckeyes mounted a late rally to force overtime. In the second extra session, a controversial spot on a 8. 2017 World Series, JT Barrett draw on fourth down kept Ohio State’s Game 5: Astros 13, Dodgers 12 hopes alive before Curtis Samuel punched in the (10 innings) winning touchdown.

An offensive explosion in the World Series our junior year came to a head 10. Super Bowl LII: on a Sunday night that saw Eagles 41, Patriots 33 Defense and cagey Houston and Los Angeles play dominated the NFL wage a fierce battle in one of the greatest Fall Clas- in 2017, but its finale, the sic games in history. The Super Bowl, was an offenDodgers blew four- and sive knife fight. The Eagles, three-run leads at vari- heavy underdogs, started ous points, and the Astros backup quarterback Nick blew a three-run lead of Foles out of necessity, but their own. Alex Bregman Foles quietly dominated smacked a walk-off sin- Brady, garnering MVP gle in the tenth inning to honors in the victory. On deliver Houston a hard- fourth-and-goal late in the first half, Foles caught a fought victory. touchdown pass from tight 9. 2016 college foot- end Trey Burton, extending Philadelphia’s lead to ball: 22-12 and forever immorOhio State 30, Michi- talizing the Philly Special.

MAY 20, 2019

GOOD-BYES

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Josie Umfleet

Features Editor

Looking back at these past four years, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. I think about the little freshman girl I was walking through the halls compared to who I am now and where I’m going and my mind is blown.

A lot can happen in four years to say the least.

As a senior I’ve had a lot of lasts….last fall musical, last school dance, last halftime dance team performance, last football game...the list goes on and on. So many things that I have loved so much and have brought me indescribable joy have come to an end and, don’t get me wrong, it’s sad, but honestly all I can do is smile. It’s sad thinking about all the things that will never be the same, but I’m more overwhelmed with joy that all I can focus on is how happy I am that all of these things have happened.

I could not have asked for a better high school experience and there are countless things I will miss about Northview. I’m beyond thankful for all the people NV has given me and the amazing memories I have gotten to share with them. I’m thankful for the teachers and administrators that have inspired me and helped me grow.

Being a part of The Student Prints has been so much fun one of my favorite memories of high school. A huge thank you to the editors, Bree and Emma, and Ms. Huey for all the hard work they put into making this paper all that it is that often goes unnoticed.

Good-bye to a place and a community that I have been so lucky to be a part of and a place that has made me feel so valued. NV has given me countless opportunities to use the talents I’ve been given and develop as a person.

Despite the occasional rough day with an impossible chemistry test with Mr. Roth, I have genuinely enjoyed all of the time I have spent here.

Good-bye to truly the best years of my life thus far and the most amazing friends that I love endlessly. I’m so excited for what’s to come for me in the future but I’ll never forget the crazy memories I have had here. I’m so happy NV has been part of my story.

Steven Barry News Editor You know, I never thought I would be ending my senior year writing a goodbye to everyone. It feels weird writing this after four wonderful years at Northview. From many late night study sessions and little get-togethers to tea spilling and coffee chugging, I am really going to miss walking the halls of this school.

To everyone on The Student Prints staff, I thank you. These past two years have been some of the best.

Every work night, budgeting day, and Starbucks runs will never be forgotten. The Dream Team has become some of my greatest friends and I’m gonna miss you all and our adventures to Trapped Toledo and Chipotle.

To everyone in Senior Med Tech, I thank you. Again, these past two years were amazing! We have spent so much time with each other and I will cherish all of our memories forever. I will never forget Mr. Keller’s class, MC yelling, “YOU GUYS” almost every single day, all of the field trips, and every single memory made at HOSA. To Ms. Huey, I thank you. Without your smile and Cali Girl voice, my high school experience would be a little less amusing. Ever since we first met in your Intro to Journalism class, you have always been the teacher to make me laugh and give school more meaning to my life. I’ll make sure to visit you when I’m some famous doctor or something!

To Mrs. Cafferty, I thank you. If I hadn’t met you, I would not have found my true passion and probably would have been going to Cincinnati to study engineering. I will never forget all of our life talks and To Morgan, Roshni, Ry, Dakota, and Salem, I thank you and I love you guys. Senior year has been so much fun because of our constant name-calling, inside jokes, and nights on the town. We have grown so close during these past few years and there is no one else I would love to call my best friends!

To everyone else at NV and in the city of Sylvania, I thank you. You accepted this small town boy with open arms and I have never felt so much connection in one community. I will never forget the town of Sylvania or NV. What team? WILDCATS!

Marian Estifan

Opinions Editor

As a student at Northview, I have worked on 20 issues of the school newspaper. Here are 20 things I will miss the most about Northview, in no particular order.

1. Not math class :) 2. The feeling of acceptance when I walk into the newspaper room, knowing that Hailey will give me an enthusiastic “hello”, and that there will be snacks in the cupboard.

3. The warmth that wraps around you when you walk under the ceiling heater in C Hall.

4. Dancing horribly at Homecoming and Prom, but still having the time of my life.

5. Waiting in line to get an everything bagel in the morning because I didn’t have time to eat breakfast.

6. The lame jokes on the back of the TruMoo Strawberry milk.

7. Laughing so hard in orchestra with my stand partner that our ribs start to hurt.

8. Going out to eat breakfast on 2-hour delay days.

9. Racing to pick the best Class Olympics event before all the spots get taken.

10. Waving to the preschoolers when they’re walking in the hallway.

11. Annoying Mrs. Schloegl when we eat lunch in her room.

12. Running away from bees in the senior courtyard.

13. Grilled Cheese Day! 14. Starbucks runs on late work nights.

15. Going to Trapped Toledo with the newspaper Dream Team.

16. Taking AP Psych.

17. Counting down to the last day of school.

18. The odd tasks I have to do when teacher aiding.

19. Those days where the teacher just puts on a movie.

20. Dreaming about my future, and being oblivious to the fact that high school will pass by incredibly fast.

A bonus one: 21- All of the teachers and friends who have shaped me into the person I am today.

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GOOD-BYES Co-Editor-in-Chief

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This issue my dilemma is easily the most Em emotional one I’ve ever experienced. I feel ma ’s D like I sound just like everybody else when I ile say this, but it seems way too early to be writmm? ing my final dilemma and goodbye. a I don’t know how to even begin explaining how much I have enjoyed acting as CoEditor-in-Chief of The Student Prints this year. When I started I was set on the idea of editing each and every article to their best potential before they made their way onto the pages. As issues were printed and the more time I spent using the software we use to design pages the more I also started to play more with the design aspect of the paper.

As the year went on I realized how much I truly enjoyed the design aspect of journalism in addition to the writing and editing. Then, coincidentally I started designing client packages and the new menu at the event hall I work and intern for. All these experiences I have only just had my senior year and they’ve helped guide me in deciding what field I want to go into as a career.

So for any younger student reading this who is stressing out about life after high school and what they should do with their lives, I’m here to tell you that you’ll figure it out eventually. Or maybe you won’t, and that’s okay too, some people don’t like to settle and are continuously moving on to different things. As I’m moving on from high school it was inevitable for all of the memories to start flooding back now that it’s coming to an end.

Ironically enough, and I feel like this happens to everybody at the end of their senior year, I’ve finally started to find the people I enjoy and relate with the most. I wish it wouldn’t have taken me till the end of my senior year to finally become more comfortable with those around me, but better late than never right?

I’m happy to say that since I’ll be attending the University of Toledo in the fall I will be able to come back and visit the PUB and my desk, the first things I will think of when looking back on my high school career.

I want to give a personal thank you to some people and I’m going to use this as the opportunity to do so.

First, I want to say a thank you to everyone in the 2018-’19 newspaper staff. You guys are the people I have gotten to know most and spent the most time with. It took me long enough to get close with you guys, I don’t know what I’m going to do next year with a whole new staff. I’ve never been so comfortable with a group of people of so much character while sharing ideas and experiences with each other.

I also want to say thank you to Ms. Huey, the teacher who I have spent the most time with and has inspired me the most. Doing everything that you do while still being such a patient and caring person is beyond me. Every time you talk about the things you have accomplished in your life and the places you’ve gone it encourages me more and more to step out of my comfort zone and reach for the stars.

My next thank you is to my homeroom and English teacher Ms. Stefango. When I transfered to Northview after going to Southview my freshman year I was really nervous to see all of the people that I hadn’t seen since middle school. Would they make fun of me and tease me for going to SV behind my back or would they do it right to my face? Neither, to my knowledge, actually happened, but even if it did Ms. Stefango helped me realized that it wouldn’t have really mattered. I don’t think she meant to teach me this lesson, but while getting to know her and relating with her on multiple things it just kind of happened. Watching her stand up to disrespectful students and defending herself, along with other students, inspired me to do the same. I was always too afraid to stand up to other people, but after talking and getting to know Ms. Stefango this has changed. She helped me realize that being a good person is better than being popular. I always knew that I valued my own character over my popularity and never wanted to jeopardize that or someone else’s feelings to get a few laughs. I had never seen anyone stand up to some of these arrogant kids before, while also putting them in their place. It gave me courage and hope for my future going into college where I will run into more students like this. Instead of letting them go and acting as a bystander I know that standing up for what’s right is always going to be the better option.

My last thank you is to my environmental teacher Ms. Bogue. I’ve already written you a letter expressing my gratitude for you and your efforts and I know this is getting pretty long so I’ll sum it up. As much as I value Stefango and Huey’s lessons, the patience you display and have taught me is something that will stick with me for the rest of my life. I hope that you are all still at NV in the years to come for when I come back to visit. I’ll see you guys later!

“Life is what you make it,” so I’ve been told. How I decipher that famous Eleanor Roosevelt quote goes something like this; the choices you have made in the past have created you or defined you in some way, making you the person you are today. This is a never-ending process.

To continually make your life into what you want it to be, you must 1) accept responsibility for each and every action you take and don’t take and 2) understand that you, and only you, get to choose what your life will look like.

To make my life fulfilling, I choose to be open-minded to what the world has to offer me.

However, I wasn’t always open-minded. In fact, before senior year, I didn’t really understand the meaning of “life is what you make it”. Happenings in the earlier years of my life made me push away change. I also knew I was very shy and afraid to put myself out there. This all changed when I had the pleasure of studying Introduction to Journalism with Ms. Huey during my sophomore year.

I enjoyed the class a lot but didn’t think I’d join the newspaper staff the following year. That was until Ms. Huey encouraged me to do so. I can easily say that joining The Student Prints has changed my life for the better; I found a new passion and I decided I was in control of shaping my high school experience.

I fell in love with writing feature stories and designing pages. This newspaper and its staff pushed me to be a better writer and make the paper itself better. Towards the end of my first year on staff, it was time to interview for editor positions. Emma, my favorite Co-Editor-in-Chief in the entire world, and I said from the beginning we’d be Co-Editors. So that’s what we did.

Going out of my comfort zone by applying to be Co-Editor and receiving that responsibility led me to join all the other clubs (and run for officer positions in those clubs) I was missing out on over the years.

Not only that, it led me to pursue relationships with amazing people. I am astonishingly grateful for everyone that is a part of TSP staff. Your energy, humor, love, and care for others is an incredible thing to watch flourish.

My love for each and every one of you and the memories we have made will stay with me for the rest of my life.

Ana and Lindsey, the new Co-Editors, you are some of the funniest people I know. You both are going to take this paper to amazing heights with your levels of passion and dedication. I’m so excited to read TSP next year.

Ms. Huey, I wish I could do something for you that would equate to everything you’ve done for me, but I can’t. You inspire me to be a leader, more inquisitive, and a better person in general. I’m appreciative for the abundance of knowledge you have given me. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have pushed myself out of my comfort zone and wouldn’t be the person I am today so thank you.

Like Ms. Huey encouraged me, I encourage everyone else to try something you’ve always wanted to do or something you thought you could never do. You have the ability to change the quality of your life with every decision you make. The choices I’ve made these past two years has helped me find who I truly am and discover many new interests.

Try new things, surround yourself with people who treat you how you want to be treated, and remember we are always capable of changing. Who you once were doesn’t define you forever, so take responsibility for all your actions or inactions and strive to find the best version of yourself.

Breanna Fangman Co-Editor-in-Chief

2019 Graduating Staff

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SENIOR SPECIAL Steve Swaggerty

Principal These past eight years, collectively, have been one of the very best highlights of my life. Working alongside this accomplished, hardworking, and reflective faculty, this dedicated, giving staff, and these talented, goal-oriented, kind students has been an honor. Having the support of generous, giving parents and community members has made the student experience during my time here outstanding. There have been a million special moments I have been blessed to experience, from the clever classroom lessons, to the awe-inspiring performing arts programs, to the athletic stages, energizing extra-curricular activities, to the simple acts of love and encouragement between teachers and students. Most people get to experience just a few of these moments in their lifetimes, and I know how lucky I have been to stand on this platform for eight years and watch the Northview community in action. While the coming chapter of my life will allow me the opportunity to be a better father, walking away from all of this, all of you, is one of the hardest decisions and acts of my life. We will go our separate ways in the coming weeks, but I can't wait to see you again when our paths temporarily cross, and we have a chance to catch up and relive some of the memories you all have given to me. To everyone returning to Northview in the fall, may you continue to see the positive in any situation, and work to make this the BEST high school experience around.

Jeannie Donovan Head Custodian To all of my children and the rest of the my work family at Northview: I am going to miss each one of you dearly. You have become like family to me.

I will cherish every opportunity I have had to take care of you and I will cherish the friendships I have made during my time in Sylvania Schools. I want you all to know that you have taken care of me more than you will ever understand. It has been a pleasure being a part of the Northview family and I wish you all the best in everything you do. I want to THANK everyone for all you have done for me and my family. “It’s going to be alright!”

Please take care of each other for me but, especially, Denise and your other amazing custodians!

Goodbye!

Jeannie Donovan

Why the Class of 2019 is the bestest for the restest The Class of 2019 helped showcase “The Northern Lights”, a new tradition for the student section.

The Class of 2019 tallied up an astonishing 33,765.73 volunteer hours.

Scholarship money 1st Year Total: $1,405,281 4 year total: $5,875,251 in scholarships.

Senior athletes won many championships including NLL Boys’ Golf, NLL Boys’ Cross Country, NLL & District Boys’ Soccer, and many more.

and then this happened . . .

99.5403% of seniors suffered from senioritis, a disease marked by procrastination, laziness, and the sweet, sweet need to graduate. No other graduating class had that many seniors come down with this rare disease.

Senior Colin Maple produced some Oscar-winning films that showcased how much spirit Northview really has. This led to NV winning the Fall Student Section of the Season presented by BCSN.

Steven’s “Favorite” Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Huey Name: Sarah Huey For the first and only edition of Steven’s “Favorite” Teacher Spotlight, I will be highlighting my “favorite” teacher, Journalism teacher Sarah Huey. I first met Ms. Huey during my sophomore year Introduction to Journalism class. Her class was really fun, really chill, and it was at the end of the day. Ms. Huey definitely hated me though because all I did was talk and talk and talk. Then came junior year newspaper class, this was the year when Ms. Huey and I became the bestest of friends. We have coffee all the time and talk about all the NV tea (I wish). Seriously though, Ms. Huey is the best teacher I have ever had and I’m going to miss her so much!

Who is your “favorite” senior and why?: “Obviously it’s Steven because he’s doing this interview and asking, hopefully, some amazing questions. But, really, I cannot pick a favorite - I will miss all of my seniors so much and they have all grown as budding journalists!”

What is your favorite memory of the senior class?: “I have an awful lot, but I loved your Intro to Journalism class, you guys kept me on my toes and you always had some interesting articles to read.”

What are you going to miss most about Steven, I mean the senior class?: “How much they made me laugh, how hard they worked on the newspaper and yearbook, their creativity, and how much they pushed themselves to learn new programs.”

Do you have any words of wisdom for the graduating seniors?: “If college is your next step, make sure you get involved and find the things that interest you. The clubs, the activities, whatever they may be, that’s where you’re gonna find your friends and connections and make this next experience as great as high school.”

What is your craziest story about the senior class?: “Participating in your Cat’s Meow because I went to NV and I didn’t get to be in my own. I was so excited to watch Mrs. Rhine, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Blue, Mr. Roth, and Mrs. Cafferty roll around on stage and make complete idiots of ourselves.”

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SPORTS

Girls’ Track season Boys’ Track wraps up comes to an end Jenna Storey Staff Writer

Girls’ Track has had a very successful season so far.

“I have enjoyed hanging out with this team and meeting new people. I love track because it helps keep me busy in the spring and gives me something to look forward too,” sophomore Josie Varwig said.

With all their hard work throughout the year it has really been paying off in their performance. The girls just recently traveled to Lima for a meet and finished with first in their division as a team.

On May 3 the team went down to Findlay for a meet. The girls finished in third place in their division. “Everyone

is super encouraging on this team and at our meets which really helps me keep going and enjoy track even more than I already do,” Varwig said.

The team also recently traveled to Bowling Green and did very well. As a team the girls finished with first place in their division.

“I’m very proud of these girls and love seeing them accomplish big things this season,” Coach Jerry Flowers said.

On May 6 the team faced rivals Southview at Cat Stadium. The girls ran a great race and ended up taking home a win for the Cats. They ended up finishing the season in first place in their division. “I’m so proud of this team and can’t wait to see what the rest of the season holds for us,” sophomore Isabella Lang said.

Girls’ LAX finale Jenna Storey Staff Writer

The Girls’ Lacrosse season is coming to an end and they are ready for tournament season to start.

“I’m super excited for tournament season and can’t wait to play with these girls one last time,” senior Grace Nowak said.

Just recently the team faced rivals Southview for the second time this year at their stadium. It was a very physical and tough game as the girls were coming for a victory. They ended up losing 4-9 with sophomore Claire Ames scoring two of those goals.

“I love playing against Southview and hope we can work harder next year to come out with a win,” sophomore Emma

Meredith said.

The team played Stow Monroe Falls on May 4 at the Cats Stadium and lost 6-10 after a hard and long game. Sophomore Ames and Meredith scored two of those goals.

“It was a hard game but I love playing with this team,” Ames said.

On May 6 the team played Notre Dame at their stadium. They played Notre Dame earlier in the season and lost, so the girls were hoping to come out with a win.

The final score was 1-10 with junior Paige Beattie scoring their only goal.

This game wraps up their regular season games, which means they are onto tournament games.

“I love coaching this group of girls and I’m grateful for all the work and dedication they put in to every practice and every game,” Coach Doug Carter said.

BROTHAG LEADING THE WAY is sophomore Owen Losey as he is trailed by a couple Yellow Jacket runners and Northview freshman Ryan O’Donnell in a dual meet against Perrysburg.

Lydia Ludwig Staff Writer The Varsity Boys’ Track team is concluding their season on a high note. On May 8 the boys begin competing in the NLL Championships, following with two District meets, and a Regional meet.

“Track season this year has been very fun and I have enjoyed spending time with the team everyday. An injury early in the season set me back, but with the support system and great coaching, I was able to come back at full strength,” senior Anthony Ellis said. “We have been running stronger and stronger as a team and in our individual events and relays. Now we need to trust our training and coaching and run like we have been these past few weeks to win NLL.”.

The first invitational occurred on April 6 in Lima, the Lima Spartan Track Invitational. The team placed second, starting the season off strong.

On April 13 the boys competed in the Liberty Center Invite, competing against multiple opponents. At the end of the day, they placed second overall.

A few days later, the boys ran at the Cornet Relays at Amherst Steele High School. They put in a strong effort, but did not place in the meet.

The team traveled to Bowling Green on April 16 to compete against them.

Everyone ran hard and they successfully pulled off a win.

On April 26 the team competed against St. Francis in the Knight Relays.

The next meet occurred on May 3 at Findlay High School, called the Cooper Tire Track and Field Meet. As a team, the boys placed first. “We all ran our hardest and it showed up in our team’s placement,” junior Simon Masters said.

On May 6, the team took on Southview at Timberstone. Because of the hard work put in, the boys successfully ended in first place.

“I am really excited about our chances at competing for and hopefully bringing home an NLL Championship. It has been a while since Northview won a league title in boys track and after coming 2nd last year we are really hoping to build on that finish,” Varsity Coach Greg Silm said.

Boys’ LAX ready for tournament play Brothag

DEFENDING IN GOAL for the Wildcats’s is senior Noah Poignon, the varsity team is playing Clay Eagles in a big non conference game for the Wildcats but came out on top 14-4.

Grant Hartnett Staff Writer

ponents.

“The season, in my opinion, has gone pretty well. Id have to say we should have The Boys’ Lacrosse team looks to con- won a few more close games, but comtinue their success throughout the final pared to last season and our tough schedule, we are pretty satisfied with what we stretch of their season.

Although their schedule has been have accomplished,” Noah Gfell said.

On May 3 the Wildcats traveled to tough the LAX team has taken the bull by its horns this season. Carrying a 9-4 Bishop Fenwick High School in Franklin, record through their first 13 games, the Ohio which was the game of the year for Wildcats have battled off some tough op- the Cats. The Cats made the trip and they

were in for a battle.

Going down early in the game, the Wildcats brought the game back to take it to overtime. Trading goals back and forth the Wildcats came out on top 10-9.

The Wildcats then beat the Clay Eagles on May 4, 14-4.

They took on the Ottawa Hills Green Bears in a huge contest as the tournament is starting to approach.

As tournament play approaches the

Wildcats had the honors to play a game versus Bay High School at Bay which is in the Cleveland Area.

“If we play well together as a team and work our hardest, we could do really, really well in the tournament. Our losses have been to good teams and relatively close so we have a good chance,” Luke Alzapiedi said.

The Wildcats get ready to lock in and focus for a big tournament run.

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MAY 20, 2019

CLASS OLYMPICS

CLASS

OLYMPICS

To finish off the school year, the student body all comes together for one day to compete in grade level games, also known as Class Olympics. While some students choose to be negative on this day, most students go in with a hopeful attitude and have a day full of fun. Points are counted up throughout the whole year, however the majority of them come from this day. The Opening Ceremony kicks it off, followed by individual games, then to finish it all, everyone comes back into the gym for the Lip Sync battles, and to discover who will be crowned the ClassOly Champions.

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4th SOPHOMORES 393 pts

2nd JUNIORS 492 pts

1st SENIORS 528.5 pts

3rd

FRESHMEN

404.5 pts

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MAY 20, 2019

SPORTS Senior Wildcats spring signing day Eve Gross Sports Editor

College is just around the corner, and these Wildcats have secured their spot on a college level team. These athletes have been looked at by various colleges and offers have been made. Here’s our spring signers.

Lexi Knight - Golf

Saige Thor - Soccer

Lily Sweeney - Basketball

Nate Passuello - Lacrosse

Anika Sweeney - Basketball

Luke Pawlak - Football

Jacob Geis - Golf

Sophia Holt - Swim

Cole Kwiatkowski 20

Varsity Baseball

by Grant Hartnett

stolen bases

3

years on varsity

.395 batting average

.487 on base percentage

What is your most memorable moment throughout your baseball career thus far?

My favorite memory of playing was getting to play my sophomore year and setting the record for most wins in a season In Northview History

How many years have you been playing baseball, and what got you into it?

I started playing baseball when I was two and I started learning the game by watching games with my dad.

What role model has had the greatest impact on you?

Growing up I always looked up to Derek Jeter because of his respect and love for the game.

If you could play baseball anywhere, where would you play and why?

If I could play baseball anywhere it would probably be at a school in the South because you can play year around.

What is your pregame routine?

My pregame routine is getting to the field early to take some extra swings and then I listen to my playlist while I tape my stirrups and get my uniform on.