The Student Prints Volume 96 Issue #1

thestudentprints October 22, 2021

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Volume 96, Issue 1

French Club begins the year with crepes and a scavenger hunt

Seniors have a second chance to apply to the National Honors Society. see news page 2

editorials [4]

Should students be allowed to use their backpacks this year? see editorials page 4

features [8]

PATTERSON Sophomore Riley Brown holds her delicious strawberry nutella crepe. “My favorite thing about French Club would be the different activities involved with teamwork,” Brown said, “We all learn how to work together and we get to try new experiences, including the crepe truck.”

Freshman Ananya Singh, sophomores Nivrithi Varghese and Emmalline Louis, and junior Megan Basrur piece together a puzzle. This was one of their scavenger hunt tasks.

Alex Passero

Read all about the history of Halloween, Friday the 13th, and other superstitions. see features page 8

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staff writer

The French Club began its fourth year by setting an attendance record for its first event of the year: the annual Lyle’s Crepes visit.

“It’s the best [Lyle’s] has ever done,” French Club advisor Kelsey Liske said.

The event drew in dozens of staff members and students, with participants first meeting in Madame Liske’s room.

“We had our meeting portion in Madame Liske’s room, and then we all walked out to the crepe truck together, and there was just one long line of everyone going to order crepes,” junior Claire LaBudda said.

Crepes were offered in a variety

of flavors ranging from plain with powdered sugar to strawberries and whipped cream.

“I got the strawberry crepes, but added banana,” LaBudda said. After students received their crepes, they were provided seating.

“You could sit on the blankets after you got your crepe,” LaBudda said.

Regardless of flavor, crepes are beloved by students as a staple of French culture.

“J’adore manger les crêpes,” sophomore Hunter Lehman said.

On October 6, the French Club held a second event: “La Course Incroyable,” which translates to “the amazing race.”

During this event, students were invited to go on a scavenger hunt by searching for places around the school where they

would complete four French-based activities.

The groups who completed these activities first and second were awarded gift cards.

“Everyone had fun; everyone participated; it brought [the] French Club together,” French Club co-president Ellie Petersen said.

After each group returned to the starting location, participants were treated to French cake and drinks. The main focus of this event was “to get together and enjoy French food,” French Club co-president Sydnie Simile said.

“C’est très amusant,” senior Ariana Brazier said.

The French Club is a student organization that meets monthly to enjoy French culture.

“We started it a few years ago

HUEY in 2018 because the seniors wanted to bring it back,” advisor Madame Liske said.

Membership is open to all students, and “all (students) need to do is bring in 9their) $5 to Madame Liske,” French Club President Gina Baroudi said.

Upcoming events include a canned food drive and a cake-decorating contest.

“French Club is a good opportunity to get involved and participate in activities that may take place in French-speaking countries,” Baroudi said.

Students interested in French have become members of the French Club for many reasons.

“I feel like doing something extra as an extracurricular would be cool,” LaBudda said. “C’est très bien,” LaBudda said about the club.

Tussing a Teacher of the Year Corbin Przymierski news editor

How are the senior sports captains leading their teams in the right direction? see sports page 15

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Every year, teachers all across Sylvania Schools are all eligible for nominations and can either be an educator of the year or teacher of the year.

Any parent or student can nominate a teacher who they think is deserving of the award, and one of the specific nominees was one of our very own teachers at Northview.

Heather Tussing, many may remember as an Algebra I teacher at McCord, has recently moved to Northview this year, was nominated for educator of the year, but didn’t know she had won the award until they directly announced it to all staff. At the main Sylvania Schools staff meeting for the kickoff of the school year, these names were announced.

“I loved hearing everything they announced about them, then they said my name,” Mrs. Tussing said, “I had been nominated a handful of times, but I thought you had to be extra special to win.”

Nominations for the awards are only valid for the school year in which they were handed in or creat-

ed, but teachers receive all of their previous nominations from students or parents.

She has kept all of her previous nominations on file from all of the students in a filing cabinet in her room.

On September 27, all of the teachers who were recognized for these awards were taken out to Southview for a banquet. The photos and information for these teachers can be found on the Sylvania Schools page, for their updated teachers and educators of the year for 2020-2021.

With Covid throughout the school year, teaching and learning was definitely a different experience for everyone. “I feel totally honored, but I think every teacher earned it,” Mrs. Tussing said. Many teachers had to go through changes or even possible difficulties with their learning and teaching this past year, and because of this she felt every teacher deserved the award.

Mrs. Tussing thanks all of her students and parents who have nominated her in the past and for this past school year. “Thank you to all my students and their parents, thank you to them for their support and their hard work,” she said.

TUSSING Math teacher Heather Tussing holds her well deserved award. She was shocked when she won and appreciated all of the love she got from parents, administrators, and students

2Artnews Club begins year by painting rocks

October 22, 2021

Alex Passero

staff writer

The Art Club has begun a year of artistic creativity by having its members paint their own pet rocks at their first meeting of the year on September 13.

Each student was given a pet rock, painting supplies, and googly eyes. Students were given many inspirations to base their artwork upon, and student designs ranged from statements on gender equality to a painting bearing the words “UR MOM.” “My favorite animal is a frog, so I painted a frog,” junior Zoe Pyle said. Students from all grades were drawn to the Art Club for a multitude of reasons.

“It’s a lot of fun; it’s relaxing,” junior Ivy Sheriff said.

“I get to be creative and I get to hang out with friends,” freshman Katie Carney said.

The Art Club is directed by art teacher Terri Seal-Roth. Meetings take place immediately after school in room E-19A, and the next three meetings will occur on November 8, November 22, and December 6.

“I want to give students the freedom to create what they want to create,” Mrs. Seal-Roth said.

PASSERO Holding their pet rocks are juniors Kirsten Hudson, Ivy Sheriff, and Zoe Pyle. “I found out about Art Club through the flyers around school,” Hudson said, “I’d say my favorite part, about the club, is getting to meet new people.”

NHS to hold second round of applications Ally Parker

co-editor-in-chief

The National Honors Society is having a second round of applications to add more members.

NHS had their first round of applications towards the end of the last school year for juniors.

New members were added and they were helping out the school and community over the summer.

Seniors have a second chance to join NHS if they either got denied the first time, or they just didn’t apply.

At the end of the first quarter, letters will be sent out to all seniors that have met a cumulative 3.6 grade point average, according

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to NHS advisor Darla Omey. “That letter will invite them to an informational meeting,” Mrs. Omey said, “they will then have two weeks to complete application forms from that meeting date.”

All of the paperwork and forms are exactly the same as the first round of applications.

Seniors that turn in their forms in time will be considered for being a potential new member.

The forms then get sent to a

council made up of five teachers from different disciplines.

in NHS, according to Mrs. Omey.

There are already around 90 members in NHS that were accepted during the first round of applications, according to the other NHS advisor, Karolynn Nowak.

“There is not a limit to the amount of people that can be in it,” Mrs. Omey said.

As long as the students fill out the paperwork and the council approves them, they can join the society.

If students are able to, in that second semester, advance their GPA in a meaningful way, I think it’s a wonderful idea to allow them to participate in a society like this one.

- Mrs. Nowak This council looks over the seniors’ forms and decides what students meet the requirements to be

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NHS is excited to add more members. “When you are invited to join it is after your first semester of your junior year, which I think is your most difficult year in high school,” Mrs. Nowak said. “If students are able to, in that second semester, advance their GPA in a meaningful way, I think it's a wonderful idea to allow them to participate in a society like this one.”

Senior Vice President Mackenzie Morgan is also looking forward to adding members.

“I think it is great that NHS is having a second round of applications,” Morgan said. “I love getting to help our school and community, and adding more members would just continue this.”

Dungeons and Dragons group comes to Sylvania Meetings are taking place at the Sylvania Branch Library every other Friday Jack Szymanski

staff writer

Dungeons & Dragons, one of the most popular tabletop role-playing games, has been a staple in the lives of high school students since its inception in 1974. Acting as a mythical character of their creation, the player explores a fantasy world invented by the game’s moderator, called the Dungeon Master.

Junior Dominick McMannamy, one of these Dungeon Masters, wants to bring the game closer to the students of Northview by starting a D&D club.

“It’s an opportunity to find a common interest,” McMannamy said.

“School and life can be stressful, and this is a place where you can come to relax and have fun.”

This club is open to beginners and veterans alike and is designed to make the game accessible to anyone

interested in learning more or just having some fun.

“It can be pretty rambunctious,” member Aiden Gonczy said, “but everyone here is welcoming. You’ll always find someone willing to show you the ropes.”

Dungeons and Dragons is a very social game, and you’re likely to form friendships throughout the course of the campaign. “It’s a great place to form social bonds. You’re sure to have fun here,” Gonczy said.

Meetings are held at 4 pm at the Sylvania Branch Library every other Friday and will offer help in creating characters, understanding the game, and of course, playing through the story with the other members.

Anyone is welcome to join at any time in the year. If interested, more information can be found in the group’s Discord server, which can be obtained through McMannamy or any other current member.

PASSERO Freshman Izabella Fritz, MacKenzie Fritz, and Adrian Seidman, juniors Dominick McMannamy and Lucas Maher, and senior Samuel Fries are posing at their last Dungeons and Dragons meeting. This group meets every other Friday at the library. They are excited to bring DND to the Sylvania area.

3 Honors Biology returns pig dissections news

October 22, 2021

Courtesy of Paula Werner Alex Passero

staff writer

For the first time since 2019, Paula Werner’s Honors Biology class has returned to its annual fetal pig dissection lab.

During the lab, pairs of students are given fetal pigs to dissect. Dissections are guided by the instructor, and students put their learning on paper through individual packets. For many students, this is their first time dissect-

ing an animal.

“It is amazing being able to watch the children learn and experience something they have never gotten to see before,” Mrs. Werner said. While other biology classes do no dissec-

tions, or study only plants, Mrs. Werner continues to choose pigs for her class.

“Being able to manipulate something with their own hand that relates to their body and their own life can

spark creativity and potentially a career option,” Mrs. Werner said.

Fetal pigs are not killed for dissection but are indirectly sourced from farms, “where mom pig was turned into bacon, ham and other things that we eat,” Mrs. Werner said.

Mrs. Werner’s enthusiasm for pigs is shared by many students.

“It’s really cool, we would recommend it,” sophomores Caitlyn Podolka and Conor Wisniewski both said.

Other students have mixed opinions on dissections.

“It was cool, but now it’s disgusting,” sophomore Ayah Ifetiha said.

Since they missed the opportunity to dissect pigs, some of last year’s Honors Biology students have been disappointed.

“Unfortunately, we weren’t able to do it due to COVID, and I was pretty sad about that,” junior Andrew Sorg said.

Despite the enjoyment felt by many students, fetal pig dissections remain an important learning experience. “I learned that the pigs’ intestines were shorter than humans’,” sophomore Damion Crowe said.

Since pigs’ anatomies are similar to humans’, students can practically apply what they have learned to their own bodies.

“When they go to their pediatrician, they can often figure out what is being asked, or can describe their illnesses better. I would rather do something that relates to you,” Mrs. Werner said.

Sylvania looks to new recreation center Srestha Chattopadhyay staff writer

The Sylvania Township Officials have recently approved plans for Sylvania having a new recreation center that could open to residents of Sylvania in just about two years.

The new plan for this rec center, the Multigenerational Recreation Center, was started by Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District (SAJRD), an organization that controls many outdoor facilities like Pacesetter, in hopes of making Sylvania a new top tier community to catch the attention of new buyers in the markets, according to National Recreation and Park Associates.

“The Rec Center would increase property values and show development in the community which would draw attention to Sylvania as a growing community,” junior Alex Kang said.

This new Recreation Center started in hopes of providing indoor facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, indoor fitness center

and courts, and spaces for STEM and Art activities.

This new rec center “follows the lead that the community has identified through the different community engagement," McMahon said, referring to a 2,000-resident survey the department conducted, in a recent WTOL11 interview.

The plan passed the Sylvania Township Officials on September 7, and will be on top priority to get passed by the residents of Sylvania in November. It was approved that the Multigenerational Recreation Center will most likely be created behind Meijer, where there is space that is relatively at the center of the Sylvania community, as well as being near University of Toledo Bike path.

The three organizations merging to form this Multigenerational Recreation Center include SAJRD, the Sylvania STEM Center, and Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter.

“I believe it would give many different opportunities to students and residents of Sylvania,” junior Amal Kachour said.

Proposed plans for the Sylvania Multigenerational Community Center

Behind scenes of HOCO Grey Lehman

staff writer

Homecoming is back, but not like before. Amidst COVID, Senior Student Government advisers Andrea Martin and Amy Schloegl chose to have Homecoming at Centennial Terrace this year.

“So that was a district decision, a district level decision, that both high schools (Northview and Southview) had to have their dances outside,” Mrs. Schloegl said.

The thought, at the time, was to avoid students having to wear masks at Homecoming. They knew that a more open venue outside would be perfect to fit those standards. Both the football field and the parking lot were considered. Although, the problems arose of damaging the turf if they had it on the football field and where would the students park if they had it in the parking lot, according to Mrs. Schloegl.

“Then we thought about Cen-

tennial Terrace and the idea exactly came about (when) we had toyed with the idea of questioning whether we could have a Prom or not last year,” Mrs. Schloegl said.

The 2022 seniors picked a Masquerade Ball themed Homecoming this year. Other choices of themes they had were Tangled, Night at the Disco, Roaring 20s, and Under the Sea. Obviously the senior class this year did something right because Homecoming brought in more money than ever before, according to Mrs. Schloegl.

The seniors fundraised a total of $12,000, but that does not include additional costs. They sold a total of 939 tickets, so the dance had a very good turn out this year.

But, the question arises: did the seniors and juniors like the change in venue this year?

There are some very mixed opinions on the seniors and juniors experience at Homecoming this year and the

fact of it being held outside.

“I just really enjoyed it being outside because there was a lot more room to be with your friends and it wasn’t as crowded as it was in the gym. And there wasn’t people sweating on you,” junior Dipakshi Pal said.

Pal also commented that she enjoyed that there were areas you could take breaks at.

“It was a lot more awkward, I feel like, for everyone. We were all spread out. It was weird and the weather wasn’t good. I just prefer it to be indoors,” junior Leah Jablonski said.

Jablonski said she only stayed a half an hour because of the cool weather.

“It was cold, (and) I had to wear my jacket the whole time,” Jablonski said.

Although we don’t know if the Senior Class Governments will continue to have Homecoming outside, it’s safe to say that Homecoming, regardless of restrictions, is here to back.

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editorials 4 Backpack ban: restraints of the hallway

October 22, 2021

Lucy Heartz

staff writer

Last year, carrying backpacks to and from classes helped students get to class on time while always having all supplies within an arm’s reach. The use of lockers this year eliminated that convenience.

Last year, due to COVID worries, Northview allowed students the option of using backpacks instead of lockers as a way to store their supplies.

Many students took advantage of this opportunity and by the end of the year, almost everyone utilized backpacks to transport supplies between classes.

Then, this year, Sylvania Schools returned to the no-backpacks-inclass rule. The ban revealed what we all took advantage of last year: the sheer convenience backpacks provide.

“Backpacks were nice because we didn’t have to run to our lockers to grab something; we already had it with us,” sophomore Alyssa Julian said.

Another problem with the new policy is that the use of lockers doesn’t give us enough time to get between classes. Going to the bathroom, talking to friends, grabbing the right materials, and walking

across the school all in five minutes is hard enough between classes.

Now, with mandated use of lockers, it’s becoming impossible.

“With backpacks you didn’t have to rush to get to class because you already had everything you needed,” sophomore Molly Breen said.

With the new policy attracting attention from students, many point fingers to the administrators at NV. However, administrators are not responsible for the new policy.

“We were given a directive from the superintendent that students must use their lockers,” Libby McIlwain, Assistant Principal of Student Services, said. It’s clear that the backpack ban is bigger than an issue here at NV. Many students ask a common question: Is there a chance of the ban being repealed at all this year?

According to Ms. McIlwain, it doesn’t look like it. Upper administration has already been asked and has already said no.

However, this doesn’t mean nothing can be done. If this issue is to be taken seriously, students can appeal to the board, create petitions, and become involved in board meetings. Until then, however, we’ll have to adapt to lockers and say goodbye to the convenience of backpacks.

CLARK

Should we have a four day school week?

Bella Elmore

staff writer

Do your classes feel cramped every week? These days, lessons feel rushed and teachers are constantly trying to overload all the information they need to teach in a week.

Having Fridays off would cramp our studies even further. However, last year Fridays were used as an Intervention Enrichment day.

Most students would use this to catch up, others would use it to sleep, and I don’t blame them;

school is tiring. Having homework, practice, and a job can be exhausting.

But the question is which one is the best choice, to have Fridays on or off?

Fridays should stay as schooldays. I would rather have a two-day break instead of a three-day break.

With an extended break, lessons of the week before would be forgotten, and they would be rushed.

In addition, attending school helps most students feel compelled to do better while being surround-

ed by people who encourage them to do work and get good grades.

“I think most students do better in class, I even think that we need to spend more time in classrooms since we lost so much,” Algebra and Geometry teacher Amy Mikolajczyk said.

Without the school structure, most students, including myself, would not have the discipline to get work done. Some students would see Fridays as vacation days instead of days to do work without the hustle and bustle of a typical school day.

However, a five-day school week could lead to stress due to the amount of homework handed out.

Having three days to relax and get caught up would help students decrease stress and bring more success.

The school also provided tutors for all subjects to help on Fridays.

“I caught up on homework, and if I ever had a project, I would get help,” sophomore Shelby Gilbert said.

Even though having Fridays off would be great, there are more pos-

itive aspects of having school five days a week. Five days can give students and teachers more time to teach and learn.

“I don’t think Northview should bring it back because that just erases days from school that most likely would have to be made up somehow,” senior Emma Snyder said.

Both arguments are valuable, but Fridays are a school day and should remain a school day to continue to improve students’ achievement.

Dress code dilemma: clothing equality Lucy Heartz

staff writer

Northview is not new to student complaints about unfavorable policies and rules.

However, a new level of tenacity has been reached in the latest outrage over the unreasonable dress code.

Administrators’ enforcement of the dress code this year has prompted students to fight back by spreading awareness about the issue.

Flyers inspired by the movie Moxie were hung up in the bathrooms by the girls4girls organization, airing out grievances against the dress code and those enforcing it.

The flyers revealed the reality of the school: girls feeling ganged up on, sexualized, talked down to, and unheard.

They encouraged students to show support during a week dubbed Empowerment Week by breaking dress code, drawing stars and hearts on their hands, colorfully painting their nails, and more.

Many, especially girls, participated in Empowerment Week to show their support for the anti-dress code movement.

Similarly, students have taken to social media to express their justified aggravation.

The instagram account, @ northviewfeminism, has garnered a lot of support from students.

The account mainly serves to display the unfair experiences students have faced regarding the dress code.

“The goal is to hopefully make NV a better and more comfortable place for female students,” the

owner of the account said.

It questions the worth of the dress code and points out its blatant sexism.

What really bothers the creator of @northviewfeminism, me, and other girls at NV is how the rules can disproportionately affect some more than others.

A shirt might fit the dress code on one person and break it on another.

“Everyone’s bodies have different proportions,” the owner of the account said.

But, is spreading awareness enough to enact real change? So far, it hasn’t been.

For the dress code to really be changed, more work than flyers and instagram accounts has to be undertaken. Libby McIlwain, Assistant Principal of Student Services, suggests a different approach.

“If students aren’t happy with something, there are ways to make change,” Ms. McIlwain said. “We need to start with conversations.”

Since the dress code is set by the Sylvania Board of Education, not NV, our administrators are not responsible for its existence.

The only way for the dress code to formally change is through the school board.

That’s why we need to prioritize having conversations with those we wish to persuade in order to bring about permanent change.

Revising the outdated, discriminatory dress code can only really happen through organization, open-mindedness, and collaboration.

If real, long-lasting adjustments to the dress code are to be made, working with administrators instead of against them just might be the best way.

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editorials How are the underclassmen struggling?

October 22, 2021

Taleen Boman

staff writer

Students at Northview are finding it difficult to transition into what will be the first full year of high school for many.

There is currently only one class of students at school that have gone through an entire year of high school, and that is the senior class.

The constant switching last year between remote, hybrid, and then a few weeks in school with everyone also has not helped to provide any stability or opportunity to become comfortable in the high school environment.

By the end of the year, students were burnt out and tired.

For most of the freshmen, the transition into high school has been anything but enjoyable because of their lack of preparation during their eighth grade year.

“I feel like if I got the full junior high school experience in middle school, I would be more prepared,” freshman Tyler Robinson said.

Freshmen missed out on some of the best parts of junior high, from the Washington D.C. trip to getting to participate in labs in science class.

For sophomores, it has been an entirely different story. As sophomores, their eighth grade year was cut short due to Covid and they were stuck in their room for the beginning of their freshmen year.

Most sophomores did not have a ‘real’ first week of high school, spending two days at school and three days at home for the majority of their freshmen year.

“At one point, you just gotta take what you can get and hope for the best,’’ sophomore Ayah Ifetiha said.

This is something that not only sophomores, but all students can re-

CLARK Leading her freshman group on a tour of the school is sophomore Ayah Ifetiha. LINK Leaders had a theme for their groups, often involving fun props like these crowns, to make the day a little less scary for the incoming freshman. Like most students at Northview, freshman are new to what high school is really like. late to.

The junior class began their freshman year normally, but their year also got cut short.

Now, most juniors are trying to readjust to the workload of high school. Though this is difficult for many because they feel teachers are giving them information that they

were supposed to learn last year, but never did.

“I felt really behind, like I hadn’t learned anything the past two years, and it’s very stressful because I feel like I need to relearn what I was supposed to last year,” junior Sophie Smithers said.

This is a struggle, especially for

the junior class, because this year, they are getting ready to take the ACT and apply for colleges.

Students are becoming more stressed out because of the amount of work that has been assigned to them.

Let’s not forget, just last year, most students were sitting in half

an hour class periods with barely a worksheet of homework.

It feels as though teachers want students to mentally flip a switch, when most of the underclassmen need time to adjust and learn what high school caliber work is like. But, students have taken it in stride and are continuing to adapt.

Mandates on the COVID Vaccine Natalie Pfahl

staff writer

In this time of crisis, vaccines, masks, and quarantines are very controversial topics. Whether you agree or not, you don’t have much of a choice since everyone is required to wear masks at school.

The vaccine has recently become an option for teens and the debate on whether or not to get it is high.

“My personal view is that I think it’s a personal voice and especially with students I think it’s a family decision and I respect that,” Jon Monheim, Dean of Students said.

The COVID cases did decrease though as the masks were worn.

“I can say that when we wear the masks there has been a lot less quarantining taking place than when we weren’t wearing them so I think the masks have been very effective in reducing the number of kids that have to be quarantined,” Mr. Monheim said.

In order to protect and prevent more COVID cases from occurring,

getting the vaccine would help stop the spread. It has been proven to work and to prevent people from getting COVID. Getting the vaccine for school is important because students are in such a large group of people day after day.

Students spend 42 minutes for nine periods sitting within six feet of several people five days a week, it is prime time for COVID spreading.

You have to be conscious of others’ lives and activities because one quarantine could ruin a sports season or an academic club.

Getting the vaccine would be one way to not have to wear the masks anymore, something which is widely disliked.

“I think the vaccines should be mandated because then we won’t have to wear masks during school,” freshman Sydney Rogers said.

The vaccine is not a hard thing to get and we owe it to everyone, and more importantly the seniors, to finish this year as COVID free as possible.

The possibility of going hybrid,

or even worse, closing the school again is out there and we must do everything we can to try and prevent that from happening “I think they shouldn’t mandate them in school just because many people might have reasons for not getting them,” freshman Lizzie Thompson said.

People should have the right to choose what goes into their body is a common theme related to vaccines.

Even if students choose not to get the vaccine, they would have to wear a mask and most students either do not wear them properly and then there is not much of a point for wearing them.

Getting the vaccine is a safer choice because you don’t have to worry about others keeping their mask up and whether or not you can keep yourself safe.

Both sides make important points, but students should get the vaccine to help prevent the spread of COVID throughout the schools.

It is to protect yourself and protect others around you.

Masks should not be required Alyssa Bernhard

staff writer

The issue of masks or no masks is becoming a common question.

Very few businesses in Sylvania and Toledo require masks to enter their buildings, so why does Sylvania Schools?

The school should be educating, not making medical decisions, and telling us what we put on our bodies, that is for the students and parents to choose.

Masks also create other problems like more pollution than we already have.

“School is the only place that you have to wear them,” junior Derek Jamieson said.

Even when in school, many students don’t wear masks the correct way, masks only work if they are worn correctly.

So if more than half of the school isn’t wearing them correctly, then there is almost no reason to wear them.

“I think it should be a choice of the students. No one wears them correctly anyways,” senior Brean Wales said.

Some people argue that if the vaccine works then there is no point in wearing masks.

According to junior Moh Sahmarani, vaccinated people shouldn’t have to wear masks but people who aren’t vaccinated should wear them.

According to PubMed Cen-

tral, the virus is 1000 times smaller than the thread of a mask so it can pass through any facemask easily.

Masks also have very unproductive filtration, the PMC says, “the efficiency filtration rate of facemasks is poor, ranging from 0.7% in non-surgical, cotton-gauze woven mask to 26% in cotton sweeter material”.

Even surgical and N95 masks have a filtration rate of 15% and 58%. Wearing these masks for long periods of time “has compromised safety”.

Some people have a hard time breathing and these masks are making it extremely difficult which then makes masks dangerous and unnecessary.

COVID-19 VACCINE

6 editorials

October 22, 2021

Gust Brothers farm, always worth a visit Sarah Gross

staff writer

You ask yourself, is Gust Brothers Pumpkin Farm really worth it?

I think we all know what the real answer is here. In fact, I don’t think I have ever met someone that doesn’t think Gust Brothers is worth going to. Gust Brothers is quite literally the most fun part of fall and is what everyone looks forward to when the season gets closer and closer.

Gust Brothers is a huge part of the fall season. You have an opportunity to visit and enjoy a wholesome and fun atmosphere with friends and family.

Whether you are a spender or a saver, it does not matter. At Gust Brothers, you can take cute pictures, meet new animals, and even hold bunnies for free without spending any money, (although don’t forget you could buy a bunny if you really wanted to).

You can even enjoy a fun hayride experience. They also offer a variety of pumpkins in different shapes and sizes. You know the best part of fall, pumpkins!

At Gust Brothers, you can buy their delicious Apple Cider Donuts to enjoy while you visit.

“I think that Gust Brothers is worth it because it brings on fun traditions with family and friends. They also have super good donuts and cookies,” senior Zoe Briggs said.

Gust Brothers gives you a chance “Our favorite part of Gust Brothers are the goats,” senior Catherine Steele and junior Isabella Muir said. to do something new if you have nothing else to do in your free time. memories forever, such as using the to Gust Brothers will not waste your you would not be able to experience “Gust Brothers is worth it. It’s al- barn, pumpkins, flower field, and time in any way possible. If you are not all the fun activities we all experience ways really pretty and it’s a nice place cornpaths backdrops. much of a pumpkin person, they even now with it being open. to hang out and take pictures with If you are looking for a place in have all different kinds of flowers for Gust Brothers is open to everyone friends,” junior Emma Wainscott said. the fall to make special bonds with you to pick before it becomes winter and everyone is welcomed in to visit as With all the pretty changing family and friends, Gust Brothers is and it’s too late to pick any! they please. leaves, you can take pleasing photos in fact the perfect place to go with all Fall is a lot of people’s favorite People might disagree with the for the fall season to keep as special the activities that are involved. Going season and without Gust Brothers, fact that Gust Brothers is worth it be-

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cause of how cold it might be outside, or they might think that they would have no fun even if they have never been there before.

I believe that Gust Brothers is worth it with all the crazy and fun activities going on there that makes everything so exciting!

NV doing enough for college requests?

Corbin Przymierski news editor After senior year, everyone’s big question is what to do after school. Most go to college, trade school, or into some form of the armed forces. However, this idea isn’t thought of by most students until they reach their senior year.

Most freshmen and sophomores aren’t thinking about where they want to go to college, which is okay, because they really should be focusing on their high school career. Once they get into their upperclassmen years though, that

all changes.

The focus on taking ACT’s and SAT’s and beginning to look at colleges comes to the forefront, and you develop the idea of having a dream college to go to, but the most intensive part of this is the application process.

You have to write essays for the colleges you hope to get into and apply for financial aid or write more essays for scholarship opportunities.

You really aren’t told all of this information until senior year, as that is when it is primarily applicable. But is that really the best thing to do?

For many students, they are cramped on time and the college application process can be extremely lengthy for most. It takes a lot of time and dedication to sit down, write, and research the college that you wish to go to. Many students have an idea of the colleges they want to study at, but have no idea of the different deadlines for the different decisions they offer.

I personally feel that these ideas could be better introduced by the school. For instance, during your junior year an assembly could be held to reveal this information, or during the summer into senior year.

Google Classroom, superior to Schoology Anthony Nassar

staff writer

Imagine waking up to the surprise of the student’s beloved Google Classroom being opted out for a new website called Schoology.

That was a reality for students worldwide and here at Northview when the 2020-2021 school year began. It was a shock to many, and frankly, it still is. Google Classroom was much easier to use, and having it back would make the school year a lot easier.

“I grew up with Google Classroom, and I was so used to it. That made the change hard for me,” sophomore Kendall Kleinschmidt said.

There are more bad things to say about Schoology than good. From submitting assignments, to even checking your grades, you need to click a lot of times to get to what you want.

“Submitting things and finding assignments was so much more organized and easier to access,” junior Alyssa Friddell said. Accessing assignments proved to be more manageable using Google Classroom. Schoology doesn’t even properly show the assignments due and when they are due.

In reality, students are not the only ones

who think Google Classroom should come back.

Some teachers want it back just as much as we do, and for good reason as well. It makes life easier for the student and easier for the teacher.

“You can save assignments from here to here, and open them easily for editing,” Interactive Media teacher Tami Blue said. Syncing grades for example is a much more tedious process now, as sometimes it doesn’t sync correctly and can cause problems that annoy both the teacher and the student.

Although all signs point to Google Classroom taking the win, there are also people who believe Schoology is better than Google Classroom.

“It [Schoology] is a lot nicer how they organize folders,” freshman Kristina Smithers said.

Sure, organization is nice, but having to click into the folder and click into every single assignment is not worth the organization. At times, the number of folders can get overwhelming and some people may not know where to go, and not all teachers organize their folders the same way.

Google Classroom has a lot more perks to it than Schoology, and sometimes having the basics is better than having multiple arrows to click.

Sure, I would agree that offering this to anyone under junior year is mostly useless as they are most likely going to think “why would I need this information when I don’t even know what I want to do in college yet?” But the sooner we learn about this information the more it will be helpful.

Personally, learning about colleges and then hearing their deadlines for my senior year were due in two months was like being told you have an exam tomorrow. It put into perspective that I still have a lot of research to do for colleges, and that it was sooner than expected,

especially being told that there is a deadline for your ACT’s and SAT’s, otherwise colleges won’t consider these scores if they’re past this date.

Now don’t get me wrong, I do appreciate the amount of help and assistance we get when it comes to the college application process, I just personally believe that the timing of telling students about college applications could be pushed earlier into junior year, for better preparation, or even create a mandatory college meeting during the summer of junior year into senior year.

thestudentprints Volume 96

Co-Editors-In-Chief: Tyson Bernath & Ally Parker Adviser: Sarah Huey News Editor: Corbin Przymierski Features/Graphics Editor: Maggie Schmitt Photo Editor: Alexis Clark Sports Editors: Abby Clark Online Editor: Taylor Hartland Staff Writers: Noah Andres, Alyssa Bernhard, Taleen Boman, Serena Carter, Srestha Chattopadhyay, Bella Elmore, Sarah Gross, Lucy Heartz, Kiera Lang, Grey Lehman, Anthony Nassar, Alex Passero, Natalie Pfahl, Ben Riter, Jack Szymanski, Elizabeth Whiteaker The Student Prints is the official student-produced newspaper of Sylvania Northview High School. It is distributed monthly at no charge to serve the purpose of informing students, faculty, staff, administration and the Sylvania community of current issues.

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editorials

October 22, 2021

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Fabulous Fall Ally Parker

co-editor-in-chief

Fall is quite literally the best season to ever exist. Now, you might be thinking that there are only four seasons to choose from and that I am exaggerating this love for fall. But, fall just wins this competition by a longshot. Everything about this season is beautiful, from the changing of colors to the spookiness of Halloween.

The changing of colors might be my favorite thing about this season. The leaves change from a boring bleak green to amazing shades of red, orange, and yellow. These new colors give us a chance to start fresh. When I see the leaves start to change into those lovely colors, I feel like I get a clean slate.

I have the opportunity to start over and improve myself. Fall symbolizes change.

The weather during fall is the best weather to ever exist. You have some days where the sun will be shining and it will be warm, but you also have days where it’s slightly chilly.

“The weather is just so much better than the summer,” junior Kira Eichenberg said, “I hate the heat and I hate the cold, so it’s just perfect.”

Fall’s weather is the perfect balance between summer and winter. You can cuddle up in a sweater with a warm cup of coffee without worrying about sweating or getting too cold.

All of the pumpkin treats, drinks, and scents come back during fall. I love the pumpkin cream cold

brew from Starbucks. It is the best pumpkin drink to ever exist. It is like drinking fall from a cup. I also get excited to smell all of the new pumpkin scented candles at Bath and Body Works. “I am obsessed with pumpkins, especially the smell of them,” Eichenberg said. Another pumpkin favorite of mine is the pumpkin pie blizzard from Dairy Queen. It tastes exactly like pumpkin pie, just in ice cream form.

Some of my favorite activities that I look forward to every year are: rewatching Gilmore Girls specifically in the fall because the whole show gives off major fall vibes; going to Gust Brother’s and getting the warm cinnamon doughnuts with apple cider; picking apples at MacQueen Orchards and reminiscing about how I did it as a kid with my family; celebrating Halloween; and watching my favorite movies that I watched when I was younger like, Hocus Pocus and Halloweentown.

People might disagree with fall being the best season. They might think that summer is the best because of being off of school and going on vacations.

Or they might say that celebrating the holidays with family and watching the snowfall makes winter the best season. Or even that spring is the best because of all of the new flowers blooming. “My favorite season is spring because it starts to get warmer outside,” senior Reagan Oatman said, “it starts to feel like summer.”

Oatman also likes fall but she thinks that the weather is too cold for it to be considered her favorite. But I think fall is the best season, no debate about it. Everything about this season is perfect and there are no downsides to it.

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Halloween age Who has the better scare?

Students enjoy finding their fear at restrictions Halloweekends and Fields of Fear Should there be a cut off age for trick-or-treating?

Anthony Nassar

staff writer

Without a doubt candy is for anyone and everyone, but what about putting on a costume and asking for candy on the night of Halloween?

I have never been a particular fan of Halloween in general, but candy is something anyone can get behind. I stopped trick or treating a while ago, but I don’t think there ever is an age where you are too old to ever stop.

If everyone can pass out candy during Halloween, then everyone should be able to trick or treat as they want.

When I stopped trick or treating, it wasn’t because I thought I was too old.

Honestly, it was because I ran out of fun costume ideas. Truly, there isn’t really an age that clearly represents that you should stop doing something you love. If you enjoy the thing you’re doing, why stop it just because of your age?

“I feel like it’s a good time to be able to hang out with your friends and be creative with a choice of any costume,” senior Frankie Blackwood said. From picking out the wildest costumes

to seeing how much candy you can pack in a pillowcase, doing it with friends is an even better experience. It also ensures your safety during the night.

“I think that it depends on the person, the situation, and the neighborhood. Also, especially if you are going in a group or not matters,” sophomore Julia Dubiel said. It is also very important to make sure you stay safe during Halloween and make sure you have a t least one other person with you. Plus, what’s better than one pillowcase o f cand y … two!

T o s o m e people though, Halloween is equivalent to just another normal day in their life. “I feel like we are too old to be trick or treating but not too old for costumes,” sophomore Darine Schreidah said.

To some people, they might like one aspect about it instead of the other. As you age your opinion on more “childish” things can change.

Although I may not be the biggest fan of Halloween myself, I believe that everyone can trick or treat it if they feel like it or not. I don’t think you should let anyone influence your opinion over what you think. People are free to do what they please. It is a holiday so you might as well celebrate it with a lot of candy!

Elizabeth Whiteaker staff writer Field of Fear and Cedar Point Halloweekends are both very popular Halloween thrill parks local to Ohio. Halloweekends offers many thrill zones, foods, decorations, and entertaining shows. Field of fear is more about the thrills. The corn maze, hayride, and multiple thrill zones really make a heartbeat skip.

However, there are also the parts that make going not really worth it.

Halloweekends is a really popular event. Cedar Point is known by more than just Ohioans, so lines can get pretty long.

You may have to wait up to three hours to do one Scarezone, which may not be worth it if you don’t have a Fast Pass.

The Fright Lane pass allows people to go through the shorter line, and this can also get annoying.

The price for a Fright Lane Ticket is now at a low price, so many people will try to get one as soon as possible. Also, children could start to get really bored, and may not end up doing much.

However, Cedar Point’s decorations for Halloween, haunted houses, and shows are great. The troll that stands by the Raptor, Dracula’s car that you see in the parking lot by the Gemini, and the skeletons that are found all over the park really make it enjoying to go.

The Tell Tale Heart, The Fangtastics, Dj Dr. Scream, and Midnight Syndicate are all really amazing shows full of talented performances.

The annual “Freak Show” that comes to Halloweekends is also another terrifying haunted place you can go through.

“Halloweekends has many things to make it better than Field of Fear, one of those things is how

iconic it is in our area. Even if you’re not a fan of horror it is still something you will hear about from not only your peers, but strangers you may come across in the street,” senior John Roberts said.

Also the food they serve during Halloweekends is to die for.

People can try delicious foods like a Chili Wagon, spicy fries, Halloween style cupcakes, and different fried foods.

However, some may argue that the food can be a bit too pricey for what it is worth. Ranging from $4580 for 6-9 Taste-cards. “I usually don’t get any food, because it gets too expensive,” junior Grace Garcia, said.

Field of Fear is more of a scary park because of its dark, eerie cornfield and many different Scare

Zones. It may be a lot smaller than Halloweekends, but it is also more convenient.

The actors that create the jumpscares are really good at giving you a freight. “I personally get more scared in a corn maze especially when it’s dark, and being scared is what makes the whole thing fun,” sophomore Lacy Powell said.

It also isn’t as far away as Cedar Point, only about a 20-30 minute drive. They offer interactive freights, where you get to make swift decisions, and escape from a trailer.

Also, pricing is way cheaper, only $20 for every haunt they offer.

Field of Fear may not be for the easily spooked, but it is a really convenient place for people who are getting in the frightening spirit of Halloween.

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October 22, 2021

Ghostly Greetings The History of

HALLOWEEN

Halloween

Halloween has changed so much throughout the years, from being a Celtic seasonal ritual, to becoming a celebration of candy and the supernatural.

The first trace of Halloween started almost 2,000 years ago at a Celtic Festival in Ireland called Samhain (meaning “Summer’s end”). The festival was held to celebrate the end of summer and the dawn of a harsh winter. The Celts believed that October 31st was when ghosts would rise and come back above to Earth. They believed that with the ghosts on Earth, the Druids, or priests, were able to predict the future of the winter coming ahead, causing them to either feel hope or dread about what was to come in the future. The Druids would create a huge bonfire and everyone would wear a “costume” that is made of animal skin. They would then sacrifice animals and crops to the otherworldly beings.

Around 40 A.D., the Romans had gained most of Ireland territory overtime, and started to create a celebration of their own, similar to Samhain. Roman Catholic Pope Gregory III wanted to have a day to celebrate all of the martyrs and saints with a feast. Soon, November first became All Saints Day for the Romans.

Soul Cakes

A soul cake is an old English and Irish tradition. Beggars would go around on All Souls Day and would ask for a soul cake. The people who were given the cakes would pray for the deceased family members who gave the soul cakes. A soul cake is a small piece of bread that contains raisins, ginger, nutmeg, and other spices or fillings with a cross on it. Today, people around the world bake Soul Cakes to celebrate the deceased.

The Roman and Celtic traditions soon began to blend with each other. Apples became associated with “All Hallows Eve” which was soon going to be known as Halloween. A blend with different cultures from the Celts and Romans eventually led to the celebration of Halloween on October 31st.

Halloween started to come to the U.S. when Irish immigrants started to flee their country around the late 1800s. They were fleeing from the devastating Irish Potato Famine. The immigrants started to share their traditions of celebrating harvests, telling ghost stories, dancing, and wearing costumes with America. During the 1900s, America started to develop their own Halloween by wearing costumes and going door to door asking for food and money. Trick-or-Treating soon became more treat based, than tricks or money, because of the large population of children in the 1950s.

The 1950s are when Halloween traditions started to become more popular in America. Parties became more children based; celebrating with food, games, and songs at their own home or in their school classrooms.

-Elizabeth Whiteaker

Are You Superstitious?

47.7% NO

TRADITIONS

13.8% OTHER

38.6% YES this poll was taken out of 47 students “Before a game I always have to do a specific routine and if it’s not done the same way then I don’t feel right,” sophomore Landen Martinez

Ghosts Ghosts have been a floating idea since the Earth was created. The word Ghost comes from the Old English word “Ghast” which means to petrify. Ghosts are known in old folklore, legends, religions, and tales. They were believed to have an afterlife after death, and were on earth for a sole purpose. Either they were imprisoned as a ghost on Earth, couldn’t cross-over to heaven, or had unfinished business to attend to. They are usually associated with haunting a specific person, object, or house in death. Usually they are associated as a misty figure, an orb, or a real person in a person's visions. Not only people are known for being ghosts, also trains, animals, vehicles, furniture, etc. They are now a very popular horror entity for Halloween, movies, costumes, etc.

What Happened To Jack?

The origin story of the Jack-O-Lantern arose during the Irish Potato Famine. The origins are a legend about a man named Jack (or “Stingy Jack,”) who was always pulling terrible pranks on many people. He invited the Devil to come have a drink with him and he tried to convince the Devil to turn into a coin to pay for the drink. He decided to keep the coin, and he convinced the Devil to not take his soul when he died. God would not allow Jack to come to heaven. The Devil put Jack into a dark world with just a piece of burning coal to see. Jack carved a turnip to put the coal into in order to see better in the darkness. The Irish would carve turnips, beets, and pumpkins in America to scare away any spirits or Jack.

STRANGE SYLVANIA SPOOKS Many people believe that ghosts are real. From haunted houses and graveyards, to one´s very own bedroom, people have believed for hundreds of years that ghosts are everywhere and aren't going away any time soon.

in an abundance of colorful graffiti and artwork, making it a popular spot for taking photos after dark.

There have been a handful of reports surrounding the bridge and unexplained disturbances.

Northview staff and students are no stranger to these spooks. “I used to live in a haunted house where a man died,” senior Kyrstin Patton said.

“You could see his shadow running from the kitchen to the bathroom; the same path he took right before he died.”

There are an abundance of reasons one might have seen a ghost.

From experiencing an otherworldly encounter, losing a loved one, paranoia, or to just wanting some company. Our very own Sylvania, Ohio is no stranger to these thrilling tales.

Gibbs Bridge has long been known as a popular teenage hangout. Sixty feet long, the bridge was constructed on top of the Ten Mile Creek. Over the years, this concrete bridge has been covered

Teenagers and adults alike have reported noises such as squeaking brakes, strange cars, and the laughter of people. ¨We heard this crying sound and we both got really freaked out,¨ senior Sophia Campbell said, ¨Ever since that night we still don’t know where the crying

came from.¨ Dark figures have also been described walking towards those on the bridge. So far, there has been no explanation given to explain these strange encounters.

Ravine Park Cemetery, located just off of Main Street, has also had reports of supernatural activity. The cemetery was first established in 1883 and holds many Sylvania residents including over 80 Civil War Veterans. There have been rumors of different ghosts, walking about shrouded in shadows and mist, surrounding the burial ground.

Over the years, one of these ghosts has developed the title of ¨Lady in White,¨ (Moonlight 2021). The story of the Lady is White has been told in varying ways. The most popular of these stories tells the tale of a bride who was widowed three different times. When she passed away, there was a discrepancy over which husband she should be buried next to.

-Maggie Schmitt

features

October 22, 2021

Hazing : where bullying hides Noah Andres

staff writer With Sports underway, it’s time we take a look at one of the uglier sides of sports: Hazing.

Hazing is a word synonymous with bullying. But not everyone knows what it means or how to define it.

“Depends, there are certain levels, harmless stuff like making freshmen do chores, there are also more harmful things that are unacceptable like you hear about in the news,” senior Max Faulkner said.

“Unkind bullying instills fear into younger athletes,” sophomore Allison Dubeansky said.

Assistant Principal of Student Services Libby Mcllwain said, “Hazing, your intentions may be

good and fun but if it’s destructive to someone, that’s too far.”

The NV handbook says on page 29, “It’s the physical, mental, or emotional humiliation or harm of someone for the purpose of initiation.”

Hazing is when a group is picking on someone for taking interest in the same thing that they do, and it’s not just sports.

Bowling Green University student Stone Faltz died, March 4 on the BGSU campus from the fatal levels of alcohol found in his bloodstream due to hazing from a fraternity.

His blood to alcohol levels were found at .35, which is four times the legal limit. After that, BGSU opened an internal investigation; they took legal action

against eight students involved, including expulsion to prison sentences.

Examples of hazing can include a range of things from lying to someone to harassment and physical abuse.

Hazing, in other words, is bullying. But then why isn’t it reported more often? And even then what is Northview’s response to hazing?

Ms. Mcllwain explained that when a hazing incident is reported, an internal investigation by the school will occur. Those who committed the hazing will be punished, depending on the extent and damage done to the target. Punishment will range from detention all the way to suspension.

NV as a community needs to see that just because something is a “tradition” or an older member of your team is doing it, doesn’t mean everyone has to go along.

Hazing can do real damage, because people process things in different ways. But this speaks to a bigger issue in this country.

According to Stopbullying. gov, eight out of every ten students that are bullied or hazed are either African American, Hispanic, or LGBTQ+. Other statistics included from the CDC are that 43% of transgender students have been bullied or hazed on school property and 29% have been threatened with a weapon.

On the basis of their race, 44% of students were made fun of for how they look, including col-

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or of skin or if they wear a hijab.

This is a huge problem, and it’s happening everywhere. Hazing and bullying have been on the rise since a sharp uptick occurred in 2013, according to Stopbullying.

Hazing and bullying are the same, but hazing is recognized less due to its history as “initiation”. It primarily takes place in minority groups of teens and in places of education.

As a school, we need to step up to the challenge to make this school a better place for everyone.

If you ever see hazing happening, or know anyone who is planning it. Stop them and say something, because the effects of hazing can last a lifetime.

Sipping into the New Season Taylor Hartland

online editor

With every new season comes seasonal beverages at all of your favorite cafes. In years past, the Pumpkin Spice latte has been an iconic drink ordered in the fall season, as seen all over multiple social media platforms. As time progresses, things evolve and fall drinks are no exception.

Looking into a few specific local cafes, such as; Sip Coffee, Biggby, and Starbucks, each have similar flavors of drinks made in different variations.

Seasonal drinks are known for their fall scents and intense spices. The Chumpkin, a combination of pumpkin spice and chai,

drink from Biggby could be described as drinking the smells of a candle with its intense flavors.

On the other hand, the Butter Bear could be described as a warming, sweet caramel and butterscotch flavored drink, with a good balance of sweet and minimal coffee taste.

Both Starbucks and Sip Coffee have very similar drink options, with a few flavor differences, of course. Flavors like apple crisp can be found at Starbucks, whereas ones like pumpkin pie can be found at Sip Coffee.

These represent more of the classic flavors that come to mind when you think of fall. Whether you

How would you rate your fall drink?

want them hot, iced, or as a cold brew, these flavors are prominent in all forms.

At each location, the cafe’s baristas were asked their favorite seasonal drinks to make themselves.

Kayla, a barista at the Biggby location on Talmadge road, said, “Tough choice, but I would have to say the Chumpkin because it’s so unique.”

Allaina, a barista at the Starbucks location on Central avenue said, “I know it’s a classic

and gets kinda boring, my top choice is definitePumpkin Spice Latte.”

Seasonal drinks one of fall’s highlights many drinks selling out first week they are available.

b u t ly the a r e with t h e

From seeing these drinks online when we were younger, to now having a taste for coffee and actually drinking them ourselves, they are an iconic fall staple no matter where you get them from.

What are your favorite

Halloween traditions?

this poll was taken out of 39 students

Senior Portraits due November 12 email them to Ms. Huey

features 10 Appreciation for hard working Custodians

October 22, 2021

Every day, custodians make this school the best it can be. However, it is not everyday their hard work is recognized.

National Custodian Appreciation Day was on October 2. This unofficial holiday is widely recognized as a celebration of the important work custodians do every day.

Custodians are responsible for maintaining a safe, sanitary, and organized campus. They ensure the school is ready for students in the morning, prepare for any events in the evening, and tend to all radio calls and issues throughout the day.

Many COVID precautions have changed the way they take care of the school. “I went from never using disinfectant sprayers to using them every day,” second shift custodian Greg Fondren said.

“We used to check the restrooms once a day and clean up the paper tow-

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els and refill things, but now we have to disinfect all the restrooms three times a day,” Daytime Custodian Coordinator Denise Eitniear said.

The addition of the auxiliary gym lunch seating option for seniors has also made it difficult, according to Mrs. Eitniear.

They also ice sidewalks, clean classrooms, sweep hallways, and mow the lawn surrounding the school.

After school, all the chairs and tables in the auxiliary gym are taken down for various practices and reset afterwards. This job is very physically demanding and time consuming, according to Mr. Fondren.

The easiest way to show your appreciation is by cleaning up after yourself. It may be obvious, but staying mindful of what you’re leaving behind helps the custodians effectively do their jobs.

-Alexis Clark

New school year means new teachers MS. GRIMES

math MS. PAYEFF

intervention specialist

MRS. KUEBECK

spanish MRS. TUSSING

math

MRS. LITTLE

english MRS. VANDERLAAN

social studies

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features Get to know student band Lansdowne October 22, 2021

Here at Northview, we have our own rising stars in the flesh.

Lansdowne, a band specializing in alternative and rock music, is expeditiously growing in fan base and in talent.

Lansdowne consists of four members who hold their ground as a bassist, drummer, guitarist, and lead singer. They’ve been working for the past few years pursuing their love for music and entertaining the crowd on their way there.

The band, originated by junior Max Brown, was established in 2017. He first started playing with a couple of friends for fun, but after finding some talented members and persistently practicing, they have made it so much further than

they originally imagined.

“I love music and these guys were insane, we all just matched up really well,” lead guitarist, junior Calvin Miklovic said, “we practice two to three times a week and about six to seven hours long each time.”

They spend most of their spare time during the week practicing and creating their flow with the thing they love most, music.

Northview and surrounding schools have been showing their tremendous support at their gigs, the band has a surplus of supporters cheering them on.

“We have probably a little over 100 actual peers we know at the gigs, and a few hundred we don’t know; we had like 800 people at our last

gig,” Miklovic said.

“We’ve done many sets; such as the gig inside the school, one at the Village Inn, Toledo Night Market, etc,” Brown said, “Short term we’re playing as many gigs and writing as many songs as we can.”

The boys have a dream of making it to the top and they want their names to be known.

“Our long term goal is to get a contract in the industry and hopefully make it big, we hope to make it locally, then regionally, then nationally,” Miklovic said.

The band plans on many more gigs in the near future, Watch out for their posts and updates.

-Abby Clark

Back to Band Basics “The best part of the band this year is being able to do music everyday with everyone, unlike last year when we were either fully or half virtual,” Band Director Nathan Heath said.

The Band is currently extremely busy; their Marching Band plays at all football games, practices for different parades and charity events, and is starting to learn music for the concerts they will be having throughout the year.

They have a lot of fun playing different types of music each week at football games, sometimes playing music from binge-worthy shows or other themes.

“Unlike last year, the Northview Marching Band has been able to play at the football games, as well as hanging out with others from the band and getting to know each other as a big family,” French horn and mellophone player sophomore Tressel Holton said.

In addition to significant changes between this year and last year’s band experiences, the Band is also in the process of planning their Spring Break trip to Disney World.

All of this comes with the Pep Band planning on performing at their first-ever volleyball game in October.

-Srestha Chattopadyay

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CLARK Landsdowne playing in the last week of school in between classes outside the gym.

Orchestra ready for a regular music year “Orchestra is going great this year,” Orchestra Director Pamela Thiel said.

For its October concert, all three of Northview’s orchestras will be performing, along with a selection of other local orchestras at the Toledo Area String Orchestra Festival.

“It’s here at Northview; It’s October 26,” Mrs. Thiel said.

Orchestra students will be playing a variety of songs, but Mrs. Thiel thinks the students’ favorite song is called “Swamp Thang.”

Satisfaction in the orchestra is not limited to teachers, as Orchestra students are also very excited about the way the orchestra is going.

“I think we’re a great group,” freshman violinist Vaneesa Panchal said.

For some, Orchestra is about more than just performance.

“I hope we all get to see each other perform and spread more passion for music along the way,” chamber orchestra concertmaster Sara Lee said.

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How are you involved in music outside of Northview?

“I take private lessons for both the piano and violin. I am also part of the Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra, which is a fun way to get better at my instrument.”

What is your favorite part of Northview orchestra?

“My favorite thing about the Northview orchestra is the bonding that takes place between everybody. It is like a family and everyone is super nice and loves what they do. Also, the music that we play sounds very good and overall we are a very good group. Mrs. Thiel is also a very sweet and supportive person and over my three years in the orchestra, she has taught me how to stay to stay positive during hard times.”

-Jack Szymanski

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After not having a homecoming last year, Northview bounced back to the new and improved high school dance. Homecoming was held at Centennial Terrace to lessen the spread of COVID-19.

According to a recent student pole, over 80% believe that this year’s homecoming was more enjoyable than previous years.

Planning for Homecoming takes weeks, if not months. Due to the varying COVID-19 situation NV did not want to risk having a dance inside. With the help of the NV senior class, the school planned an outside event to celebrate this year’s homecoming. Although the students were unsure of the idea at first, many felt it was a lot of fun and some preferred it over previous years.

Getting ready for homecoming, many people prepared in different ways. “My friends and I got together and we had a lot of fun doing each other’s hair and makeup before pictures,” sophomore Bella Matthews said. Others prepared by getting their nails done, shopping for shoes, and purchasing dresses.

NV was not the only school having a homecoming dance that day. St. Johns and Ottawa Hills were also holding their homecomings. This made dinner reservations extremely difficult to book.

“Booking reservations was very hard, most places weren’t taking reservations for over a certain number of people and we had 12,” sophomore Alexis Seyfried said.

With the weather not cooperating for Homecoming, plans had to change accordingly. The senior class advisors raised tents to shield against the rain. Taking pictures was also a hassle due to the poor weather. “Plans were affected by the rain because we were going to take pictures on the golf course, but the pouring rain made us end up taking them inside,” Seyfried said.

Though many aspects of this year’s homecoming may not have been ideal, the NV students were just happy to be in person.

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Football playoffs touching up the rules Alyssa Bernhard

staff writer

Football players and coaches have to deal with a slight adjustment to the new playoff rules this season.

The expansion of the rules doubles the number of teams per region that qualify, so instead of eight teams going to playoffs, the top 16 teams will qualify.

“It gives more teams an opportunity to get into the playoffs and it gives kids the opportunity to get that experience,” senior Logan Thor said.

“They shouldn’t let as many teams into the playoffs just because I feel like you gotta earn it,” junior Kurt Goben said. Goben said only the top 10 teams should get in.

The team with the highest seed is the designated home team. The highest-seeded team also hosts the first and second rounds of playoffs.

Some people might think that adding the extra eight teams to the playoffs would add another week to

the postseason, however, this is not the case because the postseason already lasts six weeks.

The final two teams in each division will either play one game on December 2, or one of the two games on December 3-5.

“The expansion hurt in the way of playing so early and time to teach and develop,” Head Coach Doug Downing said. With the playoffs starting a week earlier, it made it more difficult to prepare.

“In the long run, I think it’s better for kids. It’s a playoff experience for kids and if you can qualify you got four more teams now that are in,” Coach Downing said.

“We’re just going to win every game and win the NLLs instead of just worrying about the playoffs right now, it’s more about beating the team week to week,” Goben said.

The team is on a roll, so far, with the little adjustments that they’ve had to make. The teams have to prepare for going to the playoffs a week earlier.

BOMAN Varsity Football players cheer on their team during the Clay game.

Black team wins charity softball game

ANDRES ANDRES Celebrating after a Gold team run are Gold team captain Mr. Roth, Mrs. Langen- Discussing game strategy, the Black team gathers around their captain and coach Choir teacher Mr. donk, and Mr. Wachowiak.

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Noah Andres

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With the fall season setting in and sports teams seasons already in motion, the Northview staff held a showdown of their own at the Charity Softball Game.

On September 30, the staff of NV engaged in a competitive softball match to raise money for the Victory Center. The competition was fierce for the coveted Softball

Trophy and for bragging rights for another year.

The Victory Center mission is “to provide hope and support to cancer patients”. All the proceeds gained by ticket purchases will be directly funneled to them or to support NV’s DanceGOLD, another event meant to raise money for the Victory Center.

“Truly, raising money for DanceGOLD is the ultimate goal... and of course the Black team beating the Gold team is what I am

hoping for,” Black Team member and Math teacher Heather Tussing said.

This year the trophy began in the hands of Gold team captain and Chemistry teacher Andrew Roth. “I have played and been the coach of the Winning Gold Team every year since we began,” Mr. Roth said.

On the night of the game, the first inning set the tone for the entire match. The Black team scored 10 runs in their opening inning, and shut down the reigning champion Gold team with three fast outs.

The game went on with conces-

sions, activities, and more, such as seniors participating in runs and water balloon fights.

At the end of the fourth inning, the Black team was still in the lead 13-4. The rest of the game included memorable moments including Journalism teacher Sarah Huey turning a double play all by herself, gym teacher Ben Steele getting himself into a pickle when the ball bounced between first and second base, and several home runs from both teams.

Paddy Jack’s owner and game sponsor Anthony Varwig hit three separate home runs every time he was up. Former Math teacher and

current NASA worker, John Eckhart came back for the event and got a triple off of the Gold team’s throwing errors.

By the end of the night, the final score was 6-22 Black, a crushing defeat and a devastating blow to the Gold team’s winning streak.

At the end of the day, it was worth it as the large turnout allowed for a surplus of donations made for DanceGOLD, and ultimately the Victory Center.

People wonder whether this was just a one time victory, or is this a new era of Black team domination. We will have to wait and see at next year’s game.

ANDRES Mrs. Williams

sports 14 Project Unify plays soccer to kick off

October 22, 2021

Natalie Pfahl

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Sports are often known to bring people together and offer fun times for viewing and participation.

Here in Sylvania, we have a group that uses sports to uplift young people.

Project Unify is an inclusive, all-disabilities program that works to help get students with disabilities involved with sports.

Intervention specialist Jessie Weisenburger, the founder of Project Unify, said the purpose of Project Unify is “to show that everyone has strengths and abilities and we play together.”

They play many different activities spread out throughout the year including volleyball, soccer, basketball, kickball, and track.

For over five years, Project Unify has been a great way for Northview students to get involved with and play sports closely with fellow students who don’t always have the chance to play.

“We get to see them play a sport, and a lot of times with children who have different abilities you don’t have the same experiences as a parent in the sports world. It’s really exciting to be able to have an opportunity to showcase what abilities they do have and get to be part of the fun,” Michele Davis, a parent of a Project Unify child, and a Northview alum (class of 1997) said.

What does Project Unify do?

They have practices and games and it's super easy to join. They work with the sports teams at NV. Recently, the soccer teams held an event for Project Unify. “We just helped the students with special needs play basketball, it was super fun,” sophomore Macie Swartz said of the time when she played basketball in middle school.

It is a free organization that works hard to bring the community together through sports.

To join the organization, email Mrs. Minard. For more information you can follow them on Facebook at Sylvania Schools Project Unify.

Girls soccer team helps out with the Project Unify soccer games

Volleyball’s big follow up on last season Grey Lehman

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The Varsity Volleyball team is huddling up. They are discussing what their next move should be in order to win their match.

High expectations were set for the Varsity Volleyball team this year after their district win in the 20202021 season. So, how do the LadyKats follow-up from last season’s winnings?

Varsity volleyball ended a 23-year-old drought after beating Perrysburg in the OHSAA District Championship last year. They ended with a league record of 10-4 and had several games where they won the match with a 3-0 box score.

Although they struggled with their non-conference games, they went on a nine game winning streak during the middle of their 20202021 season.

“We play all but one team that is ranked in the state,” Head Coach Chad Rutkowski said.

The LadyKats Varsity team was also faced with the problem of team dynamic after the seniors of last year left. Fortunately, players have been able to fill the positions.

“We are still trying to find that rhythm with the younger kids, but they are doing a great job,” Coach Rutkowski said.

Varsity seems to have good team chemistry among the players too. “We all love each other, we play

Is LadyKats too old fashioned of a term?

Abby Clark

sports editor

Are we stuck in the 60’s? Here at Northview, we use the term “LadyKats” to describe our female orientated sports. This district separation started way before any of us were born, when women’s sports were just taking off.

This took place mostly in the 50’s and 60’s, and the administrators at schools were encouraged to make sports a little different for girls. This includes different team names. The thought itself stuck, carrying on through the generations of high school players, male and female, and determining the difference between the two.

While some people feel that this idea may be outdated, a lot of student athletes don’t take any offense to being called the “Ladykats” versus the

“Wildcats”.

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the LadyKats. A common change is their sports spirit wear. Instead of using their usual name, they use “Wildcats” on all of their sportswear. This isn’t considered as a huge change, but depending on the team and athlete, it could mean a lot.

Offense taken is usually because women are already seen as less than men, especially in sports.

Having a different name just adds salt to the wound to girls who work just as hard as the boys to succeed in their sport.

“I feel like people just find boys’ sports more entertaining than girls’ sports, boys’ athletics are more popular at school and seem like they might be more competitive,” Gfell said, “It can get frustrating when there's not an audience at girls’ sports but I really don’t understand why women are seen as less of an athlete.”

for each other,” sophomore Natalie Kerchvall said.

Currently, these LadyKats are on par with the previous season. As of right now, their league record boasts a 10-4.

“I think we are around the same spot as we were last year, where we are slowly getting better as the season goes on,” junior Sydney Hires said.

“We can do more things, and get more stuff in without the restrictions [of COVID],” Kerchvall said.

The potential the Varsity team has this year is as great as ever.

Recently, they won against their rival, Southview. Although they gave up a substantial lead in set one, they ended up winning 23-25. They also beat SV in set two with a score of 17-25 and set three with a score of 15-25.

The team's stats for the game totaled 38 kills or strikes and a total of 16 aces. There’s only been one game that they’ve had more than 16 aces in all three sets this season. That being against Avon High School, where they had 19 aces.

All in all, Varsity Volleyball seems to have set themselves up for another strong season both this year and next.

Their last game of the 2021 season was last October 16.

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sports NVXC Racing all the way to the finish October 22, 2021

Bella Elmore

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The Cross Country team has been working hard for this season.

The team begins conditioning in the first week of summer and the official season starts every August.

They train with the Sylvania Striders at 8 am Monday to Saturday all summer long. “Coaching through COVID last year was a challenge,” Coach David Briggs said.

They had to be aware of all the new rules and how they changed throughout last year’s season. At every practice, the team was responsible for taking the temperatures and recording the results. “Knowing all of the rules and how they changed and all the variables that changed the rules was all very exhausting,” Coach Briggs said. Last year, their season began later than usual, and most of the meets were canceled due to COVID. This year is a little different; the COVID rules are still changing.

“But XC is an outdoor sport, so their

regulations are less strict, which is nice,” Coach Briggs said. Most of their meets were able to happen.

“This has felt like the most normal season in a while,” Coach Briggs said. However, the primary concern is the possibility of one of the runners or coaches contracting COVID. The goal for this year is to be the top team in Division 1 of Northwest Ohio. If the team reaches its goal, they will have the opportunity to participate in the state championship in Columbus during the first week of November. “The main goal I have for my team is for all of us to work together and push to perform at the best of our abilities,” senior Catherine Steele said. Currently, 11 runners have run a 5K in under 18 minutes.

If the team continues to work hard, they expect a positive outcome as anyone would. “We have one of the most talented and deep teams that I have coached,” Coach Briggs said. They expect to prove themselves as the most talented team in NW Ohio.

Photo Courtesy of Mrs. Vallone The Wildcats take a post race photo in front of a statue known to them as “Owl Man”. The photo is a tradition and one of the many highlights of their annual trip to Culver, Indiana.

New coach means a new Dance Team Kiera Lang

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The Dance team will now be making a new appearance at the football games this year, dancing on the sidelines along with performing at halftime.

This new addition is exciting for the dancers and has never been done in previous years.

“I decided to have the dance team do football games because my goal is to prepare them for the real world and what college dance teams are like. Dance team promotes school spirit and football games are one of the best places to make that happen,” Dance team coach Kaylee

Hull said.

This year they have a brand new Dance team coach who is taking a new approach to the team’s requirements. Junior MJ Mitchell has had three years of different coaches throughout her high school career.

“I love doing both basketball and football games, so I get more time to perform,” Mitchell said.

With basketball season starting soon there will be a lot more of the Dance team being shown. With usually only doing half-time at the games, many of us are curious to see if they will do sidelines for the games too.

“Basketball games will be like football. We will do side-lines during

the game and then perform at halftime” Coach Hull said.

Most people are looking forward to seeing what they will do differently from the previous years.

“The dance team’s amazing performances both on the sidelines and during halftime makes me excited to see what they will come up with for basketball season,” sophomore Mia Dankert said.

The dance team seems like a great community that is having a fantastic year so far. With the positivity and excitement that the coach and teammates bring to each practice, the dancers this year are enjoying being on the team more than ever.

Photo Courtesy of Coach Hull The Dance team after performing at one of the last home games of the season.

Catching up with the Fall Captains

“This season is like the end of a book. I want to end it with a great ending. I’ve been running for eight years straight with only four weeks off each year, so this last year means everything. And I want to finish the best I can, which is a chance to run at states in November.”

- Senior Kouri Geha, Cross Country

“As a captain of the Golf team, I’d say that this season was our chance to show what our team has in store for the future, and as far as I can tell, they have a very bright future. Considering the fact that they are improving so quickly over just one season makes me hopeful that next year Northview will make it into the leaderboard of NLL.” -Senior Avery Albers, Golf

“This year is extremely important to me because it is my last year playing with all of the girls I grew up with. I love having the opportunity to help lead this team because everyone works so hard and I love playing with all of the girls so much.”

- Senior Lyza Shamy, Soccer

“My team comes before anything and it’s a great way to end my high school golf career with this group of boys, there’s a lot of talent on the team they have a bright future ahead of them.”

- Senior Nathan Tomkinson, Golf

“I think that it’s our job as seniors to make the year fun and memorable and also to set the right attitude towards the rest of the team” - Senior Zoe Briggs, Cross Country

“This season was great because I was able to use my leadership skills more because I am a senior and I made sure to welcome everyone and make everyone feel like they had someone to talk to and look up to. I feel like being a captain really put me to the test because there were some issues that I was able to resolve and also helped me to bond our team together more.”

- Senior Sophia Campbell, Tennis

“Being a captain means that I can use everything I’ve learned from the past three years to lead my team to success.

I can use what I’ve learned and teach my younger teammates. Senior year is the last time a majority of us are playing competitive sports, so we use it as motivation to give it all we got. I’m looking forward to being a leader and a mentor to many for the rest of my senior year here at NV” - Senior Grant Kopan, Soccer

“I know as a captain supporting my team and from my freshman and sophomore season volleyball has taught me a lot of valuable lessons such as respect, teamwork, selflessness, and perseverance.

This sport was always my safe place and a way to make unforgettable memories with the best teammates. I guess my season this year means putting my teammates in front of me and asking myself ‘how can I help them achieve their goals even though I can’t.’ As we say on the court ‘with each other for each other.’”

- Senior Skylar Tiell, Volleyball

“This season means a lot to be honest, we have a great group of guys that could do a lot of big things. Coming into this year and having to lead we’ve known that from the start. Now it’s all about execution.”

- Senior Trey Szykowny, Football

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sports 16 NV Football suffers two tough Losses

October 22, 2021

Sarah Gross

staff writer

The Football team has had a rollercoaster of a season with a record of 5-4 (4-2 in NLL play).

Before the season started, the football team would go to the practice field as much as they could to get work in and to build as a team.

“We were more excited than stressed this year to play more games, we had more time together with less COVID restrictions and feel ready for a great season,” junior Alex Kasee said.

Due to another year and season with COVID, the team wanted to get as much practice time in as possible, since last year was limited. They have practice everyday after school for at least two hours, and games every Friday night.

Moving forward to August 27, after their heartbreaking

loss against Clay, 24-31, the boys knew that they needed to work harder as a team to become even stronger for the next game.

On September 3, the team won against Bowsher, 30-0. Excitement was in the air. COVID does not seem to have affected the football team as much this season and the boys are heading in the right direction to victory.

They had another significant win against Napoleon, on September 10, where they won 27-7. The team used this momentum from these wins to continue their winning streak on September 17, beating the Maumee Panthers 38-0.

Continuing with their streak, on September 24, the team had a close game against Springfield, but pulled off the win 23-17.

“One thing I think we can

improve on is the brotherhood throughout the program and I think recently we’ve been doing a better job of it throughout the season,” senior Trey Szykowny said.

On October 8 the team hit their first wall, they played against Perrysburg and lost 0-40.

“It was a tough loss, no doubt, but we gave it our all,” senior Brad Crago said.

With only two games left, on October 15, the football team had another upsetting loss 0-48 against Anthony Wayne.

The team only has one game left on October 22, against their crosstown rivals the Southview Cougars. The regular season’s end is quickly approaching as the playoffs are soon to start.

Senior Logan Thor, sophomore Connor Cody, sophomore Andrew Fineske, and junior Austin Patnode celebrate a touchdown.

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Boys Soccer is rolling into the Playoffs Taleen Boman

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Carrying on the legacy from years past, this year’s Varsity Boys’ Soccer team is just coming out of a winning season with only two losses and hoping to continue this success into playoffs.

The team’s record is currently 6-2-5 entering playoff season.

They have had dominant wins over teams like Springfield and Napoleon, and then some close calls against others including Ottawa Hills and Perrysburg. But, the players aren’t worrying about those close calls and are feeling confident in, even with the new losses against Southview and Anthony Wayne.

“So far so good,” sophomore Keegan McClain said. “We want to work together to get better as a team.”

As the season starts coming to a close, the players are hoping to reach their end goal, which is to win the NLL and district champi-

onship. They are no strangers to being under the spotlight, having visited the District Finals multiple times in the past few years.

Currently, the team is ranked 78th in the state, according to maxpreps.com, and are awaiting their playoff seeding. They are fourth in the Northern Lakes League and are hoping to get a good matchup for the first round of playoffs. For many of the players, this season is a shot at redemption after AW took the District Finals from them last year.

“I have played in two soccer District Finals and have lost both, so winning a gold medal would be very special. We all have faith that as a team, we can get the job done,” senior varsity player Grant Kopan said.

The team’s confidence in one another and their stress on teamwork has led to a winning season.

Hopefully, this philosophy will lead the team to a phenomenal end to their 2021 season.

Logan Thor

Logan Thor is a senior captain and the starting QB for the NV football team. He is a second year starter and fourth year player for the team. Thor has helped lead his team to third in the NLL (4-1).

What has been the highlight of this season so far for you?

The highlight of the season so far has for sure been the Springfield game. We were down the majority of the game and we came back and won in the last minute.

What work went into preparing for this season?

There was so much work that was put into preparation for the season. Things like lifting everyday, going to the field to throw with the receivers, and watching film.

What does your senior season mean to you?

It means the world to me, I love football so much and playing with my best friends is so much fun. Also the fact that we get to play in front of a full packed stands every home game means so much to me and my teammates.

What is your favorite football memory?

My favorite football memory would have to be the locker room after a big win, everyone is just having a great time dancing around and it’s just such a great feeling.

Do you have any plans to play in college?

I do want to play in college if the opportunity presents itself.