Volume 91: Issue 2

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October 14, 2016

volume 91, Issue 2

the student prints

It’s all Greek to me

Senior Homecoming Court gets ready for the dance. see page 9 GEER

follow us @nvstudentprints and read us online at NVStudentPrints.com

Jim Tressel Speaks at NV

Former football coach of The Ohio State University gives a talk for Leadership Academy. see page 3 LAMMIE

NEWS

OPINIONS FEATURES SPORTS

NV students support a great cause at the Race for the Cure.

Students are being served frozen yogurt in commons every day, find out why! see page 7

see page 2

Halloween is around the corner, and TSP has some spooky costume ideas for you! see page 8

NV athletes attend senior night where they are recognized for their hard work. see page 14

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NEWS

October 14, 2016

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Cos goes pink for breast cancer Emma DeMascio Staff Writer

Imagine, you’re sitting in a room at the doctor’s office. Just the normal mundane task of going for your annual checkup.

The doctor has a very concerned look on his face and you wonder what the problem is. He excuses himself for a few minutes to run a few tests and comes back with the startling news: “I’m sorry to say this, but you have cancer.”

It can be devastating to hear these words and even more heartbreaking when the patient must tell their loved ones. Cancer is not an easy battle to conquer.

Hours of tests, chemotherapy, etc. can cost thousands of dollars to eliminate or mange the situation. Studies show that the most common types of cancer are breast, lung and prostate, according to the National Cancer Institute. They also state that breast is the most common with 249,000 new cases in 2016. It’s

estimated that 14 million people in the world are diagnosed with cancer and 8 million will die from it as new studies show.

Despite all the tragic cases, scientists, researchers, and even citizens are doing their part to spread awareness and to raise money to help stop cancer. On September 25, thousands of people gathered in downtown Toledo for the 23rd annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. This annual event raises awareness and funding for breast cancer research for possible cures. On the day of the 5k, men, women, and children all sported pink to represent loved ones with breast cancer.

The Komen Foundation received a $55,000 check to help support research. The main goal for money raised is $1 million.

Many funds received were divided between local and national charities and organizations. According to local news, 75% of donated funds will stay in Toledo to help patients in the area while the remaining 25% will fund national research. Northview even

LAMMIE MANY GIRLS FROM Cosmetology came together to raise awareness for breast cancer by painting nails September 23 to prep people for Race for the Cure. got involved as the band participated in the event by playing music for participants as they walked or ran past. “It’s always a fun event to be a part of. I’ve been doing this every year” se-

nior Jenna Holzscheiter stated.

“It’s great to see everyone get a boost of energy from walking and running together. When we play songs, we always love seeing the reactions from people.” Girls

soccer, volleyball and cheer also helped with the event. It’s clear to see that another year of fun, fundraising, and friendship has made a huge impact on raising awareness for breast cancer.

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danceGOLD information update Zoey Napierala

Staff Writer

danceGOLD is a six hour dance marathon organized by National Honor Society to raise money for the Victory Center.

There are four teams (Twist, Cha-Cha, Jive, and Salsa) battling to win many competitions rang-

ing from a dodgeball tournament to a Mr. Northview competition, and the personal challenge to earn enough money to be cast in the many raffles throughout the night. The raffle prizes range from $50 to $300. Prizes include: • $50 Entry and a danceGOLD Tshirt to represent your team • $100 Enter to win $100 gift card OR guaranteed $10 gift card

(every $10, up to $200 is an extra ticket in the raffle) • $200 Enter to win NV spirit wear (every $10 raised is an extra ticket in the raffle) • $300 Entered into raffle to win an iPad Mini (Every $25 raised is an extra ticket in the raffle Events range from games, dancing, a group line dance, and lots of food.

“It’s really good because

people with cancer need the support,” sophomore Hayley Durbak said.

It’s a lot of fun to do and there’s a lot of things to do, I had a really good time last year,” Durbak said.

“The students have always said it’s their favorite thing about Northview,” NHS Adviser Darla Omey said.

There will be a lot of games

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any period of the day!

and activities that will be announced to keep the night fun and helpful for the Victory Center, according to Mrs. Omey See Mrs. Omey in the media center to turn in your danceGOLD registration and the pledges can be turned in to the Media Center by October 19-21.

The next team meeting is October 25 and danceGOLD is November 12 at 6pm - midnight.

check us out online at

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October 14, 2016

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Language students craft District cuts if levy loses

Katie Mertens

News Editor

The World Language Club kicked of their first event of the year with multicultural activities.

On October 4, the World Language event took place in the cafeteria after school. All students were welcome to attend and are encouraged to join upcoming events as well.

The club plans to continue hosting events like this in the future.

STORY continued online at NVStudentPrints.com

MERTENS JUNIOR Emily Jamison paints her Chinese zodiac and name with a traditional bamboo brush and black calligraphy ink. References were given for examples.

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Tressel talks at leadership Matt Bishop

Sports Editor

The Leadership Academy has invited many guests over the years to speak about important aspects of life and how to be a leader.

These guests have ranged from teachers to business owners to NFL football players.

On September 29, the Academy was able add Youngstown State President and former football coach of The Ohio State University Jim Tressel to their long list of successful speakers.

However, instead of just talking to the 100 or so students in the Leadership Academy, Tressel was welcomed by hundreds of listeners, including athletes, teachers, coaches, and other students from all over Sylvania. His speech was held after school in the

gymnasium and received attention from multiple news outlets.

“I hope that I helped students to provoke some new thinking,” Tressel said in an interview with WTOL News.

He began his speech by pointing out that he doesn’t think the people in the world have changed.

He admits that the world is changing, but he is still a firm believer that the young people of today are very similar to those 40 years ago.

Tressel also noted that he defines leadership not as what the title of your position is, but by what you do to serve others.

He said that the greatest leader he has ever been around was his mother.

Although she never really held a title of significant importance, Tressel said that her willingness to put others before herself and serve them made her a great leader.

“Mr. Tressel’s definition of leadership explains what it truly means to be a leader,” senior Loi Tran said. “Anyone in life, no matter who they are, can be a leader if they attempt to serve others.”

Near the end of his speech, Tressel gave three pieces of advice to the young people in attendance. The first thing he said was to choose your friends wisely, because he’s seen way too many people’s lives affected from being negatively influenced by their friends.

“You need friends that are going to be honest and tell the truth,” Tressel said in his speech. “You need to be around people that are willing to slam the door and tell it to you like it is.”

The next thing that he mentioned was to get involved. Tressel believes that involvement in extracurriculars is even more important to the growth of a student than learning

in the classroom because it teaches things such as teamwork, handling tough times, as well as other important life lessons.

The final piece of advice that he had for the young listeners was to learn about finances and become financially intelligent. With college tuition on the rise and so much student debt out there, Tressel hopes that students make sure that they research in order to make smart financial decisions in their future.

After the speech, the crowd gave the Youngstown State President a standing ovation.

Many students, including senior Hrishikesh Saraiya, were galvanized by what Tressel had to say.

“President Tressel’s speech inspired me to put mistakes that I have made in the past and focus on being a great leader in service of others,” Saraiya said.

Everyone knows about the upcoming presidential election in November, but another important issue will be on the ballot for the Sylvania community, the Sylvania Schools Levy.

Currently Sylvania Schools is deficit spending to keep programs running for students because the school system has taken a $16 million cut from State funding since 2010, according to The Committee for Sylvania Schools. The last successful levy in Sylvania was in 2011 and Sylvania Schools has stretched that taxpayer money while cutting 78 positions causing class sizes to increase, according to The Committee for Sylvania Schools.

With the potential failure of the levy, the Sylvania School Board and Superintendent Scott Nelson released two pages of activities or other offerings the district have had to reduce or eliminate to be financially secure.

Elementary level cuts and reductions would include extra help in math and reading, PE, art and music, and further classroom and teacher reductions.

At the junior high level there would be a reduction in music programs, special education teachers, and librarians. The French language classes would be eliminated, and all sports would have an increased fee of $40 pay to play along with a 20% reduction/elimination, depending on participation rates.

The High School level would receive the most reduction or eliminations. Starting with teacher cuts in English, math, social studies, science, music, art, and special education teachers. Along cutting the classes of AP music theory, AP art history, AP calculus AB/AC, AP chemistry, AP American government, AP English literature, and AP environmental science, and the French and German classes are also up for elimination. The Northview Road Show and the Southview Women’s Chorus may also be eliminated, along with the Career Technology program of Auto Collision.

There would also be a $50 increase to all sports pay to play fees along with the same 20% reduction in sports that the junior high schools would have.

There would be an end to bus transportation for high school students as well.

The pool at Northview could also be closed. “I’d be very disappointed because swimming is important in my life and I look forward to it,” sophomore NV swimmer Hayley Durbak said.

“Eliminating French so that students can only choose between two languages would be a travesty,” French teacher Kim McElroy said. “By 2050, the French language is projected to be the world’s most commonly spoken language, according to the daily mail. Why would you take the opportunity away from future business people/translators/diplomats who would need to use the French language?”

“There is a lot of positive momentum going forward but nothing is guaranteed and we will be fighting for every vote,” Nelson said.

- Zoey Napierala, Staff Writer

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All of the proceeds made from admission tickets and snacks went towards the Victory Center, an organization that provides hope to cancer patients, survivors, and those closest to them. danceGold is also raising money for this organization. The softball game was used to raise money and awareness for danceGold.

On gate tickets alone, $1,264 was made, however on concessions an additional $200 was made. Overall, that is about

$1,500 raised.

The softball game consisted of two teams, the Team Black and Team Gold, Team Lefevre, and Team Roth, respectively.

Students were encouraged to come and support their teachers, and some even went to the length of making signs.

The teachers were not the only celebrities at this game, the national anthem was sung

by America’s Got Talent star Calysta Bevier. This 16 year old star struggled with ovarian cancer at a young age and is an inspiration to all those currently going through the battle.

Chrys Peterson, former anchor of WTOL 11, and her husband, Tom Runnells, coach of the Colorado Rockies major league baseball team also attended. She announced and he helped coach the winning team, Team Roth.

“We crushed those guys.

While Mr. Heath and Mr. Davis’s performance on the field were subpar, their ability to bring our community together is second to none, as evident by this smashing success of an event,” Principal Steve Swaggerty said.

The ending score was 14-11.

It is hopeful that this will become an annual event.

No matter what the scores were at the end of the night, both teams and the spectators had a fun time, which was what the game was all about, according to the players.

ski will be leading a group of high school students from both Northview and Southview to Costa Rica.

Two years ago Mrs. Jurski led a group of five students on a similar trip. They were able to expand their language ability and experience the Costa Rican culture by staying with a host family for two weeks.

The trip this year is going to be a guided tour. On the last

trip students stayed with host families for two weeks. Students will be exploring the country and seeing new things. They will get the opportunity to visit an active volcano, swim under a waterfall, and tour a coffee plantation.

These students will also have a chance to go white water rafting, shopping, and be able to try exotic Costa Rican foods.

Students will be able to expand their Spanish language

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PRINCIPAL STEVEN SWAGGERTY hits it big, not only for his team but for the Victory Center as well at the Charity Softball game.

Emily Nowak

Staff Writer

If you love seeing your favorite teachers hit the ball out of the park, make a big catch, and look a little bit foolish while doing it then celebrity softball was a must see.

The game took place on October 3, with an admission price of only $4 during lunch period, or $5 at the gate.

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Students qualify for regional orchestra TSP

Team Gold wins it all

NEWS

Karen Pan

Features-Editor

Northview Orchestra continues to make a mark on the region. This year, almost all of the students who auditioned for the Ohio Music Education Association Regional Orchestra made the cut, but only three students were granted seats for OMEA All State Orchestra.

The OMEA Regional Orchestra sets the stage for a musicians to showcase how talented they are compared with other schools around Northwest Ohio. Musicians were given contrasting excerpts over the summer that were to be recorded by September 20 for a chance to qualify.

“It’s really exciting to be able to represent Northwest Ohio at Regionals and it took a great amount of preparation and practice to be able to get into this orchestra,” senior Won Kim said.

They then recorded the pieces through an online site, which is then transferred to the Perrysburg High School directors for a blind listen. Students waited for almost two weeks for the head director to send the results. If the student gets

in, it shows the amount of hard work that was required to get that seat since all of Northwest Ohio aims for a spot in this orchestra.

However, the top players in each section have the opportunity to make All State Orchestra, which means that a student goes to participate in an All State orchestra that consists of all the best players each region.

Every year, the top six first violins, top two second violins, top three violas, top three cellos, top two basses, and top harpist are given the opportunity to participate in the OMEA All State Orchestra.

This year, three students from NV were chosen for just that purpose. Junior Adam Murphy was All-State number two, sophomore Danny Lee was granted All-State number three, and freshman Kaushy Gera was given All-State number six.

These three students not only showed dedication, but also a commitment towards representing NV and all of Northwest Ohio. Rehearsals will be held at Perrysburg High with a one-seven hour rehearsal and a two hour rehearsal the day of the concert. They will be performing at the Stranahan Theater on November 20.

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Experiencing Costa Rica this year Emily Martinez

Staff Writer

Do you think about traveling to a foreign country with friends from school to experience a different culture?

This year students enrolled in a Spanish course have the opportunity to experience this.

Spanish teacher Lindsay Jur-

skills by immersing themselves into that culture for two weeks.

The students will be staying as a group in hotels all around the country. They will get the chance to visit many different landmarks and see things they have never seen before, and they also have the opportunity to create a project about what they learned and have a chance to receive some college credit.

"This will be our first year

touring with EF Tours and we are looking forward to exploring the Costa Rican culture together and using Spanish," Mrs. Jurski said.

Students will also get the chance to lay out on different beaches all over the country and soak up the Costa Rican sun.

The trip will be take place during the summer of 2017. Any student interested in going to Costa Rica should contact Mrs. Jurski.

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OPINIONS

October 14, 2016

Wildcat’s review of new iPhone 7

“Now I can take the perfect underwater selfie,” freshman Grace Donaldson said.

“Finally an iPhone color that matches my personality,” sophomore Dominic Cuicci said.

“Where am I supposed to plug in my headphones?” sophomore Meghan Vandenbreok said.

“I just can’t stop taking pictures,” senior Kylie Archibeque said.

Photos courtesy to Erin Chambers

Apple released a new and improved phone, the iPhone 7. It was released on September 16, but people could begin preorders on September 9.

The cost of the iPhone it self ranges between $650-$850. The 32GB phone costs $649, the 128GB phone costs $749, and the 256GB cost $849.

The company has made significant changes from the iPhone 6 to the iPhone 7. The new camera has enabled the phone to take clearer pictures with a higher definition.

The speaker sounds like a stereo. The

processor is faster and its’ battery life lasts a lot longer. It could last a couple of hours to a whole day longer.

Since there isn’t a headphone jack, you can purchase the new AirPods. They are wireless headphones and they connect instantly to your iPhone.

It’s magical if you ask me. With regular headphones it takes forever to untangle them, so the good thing about AirPods is you don’t have to untangle the wires.

The wires also don’t get in the way of things.

It is water resistant and can go about

Did someone say frozen yogurt? Yes, the rumors are true. If you haven’t heard already, the cafeteria is offering frozen yogurt during all lunch periods for only $1.50 per cup.

I don’t know about you, but that seems pretty exciting to me. You can get vanilla, chocolate, or you can mix it up a bit and get the chocolate-vanilla swirl. My personal favorite is the vanilla, which I highly recommend.

Honestly, frozen yogurt for lunch is a great idea. Sometimes, there are those days that are filled with tests. So, it definitely makes them a hundred times easier by adding a little joy and sweetness to it.

Plus, it’s healthy...sort of. Healthier than ice cream that is. It’s a great way to keep students motivated throughout the day. Everyone needs that little extra sugar push during the day sometimes.

It’s also a guaranteed mood booster. If you’re having a not so great day, that’s ok.

Why? Well because there is quality frozen yogurt available for only $1.50.

Stressed out to the max? Take a small break and enjoy a fro-yo for lunch. A little sugar never hurt anyone.

It also gives you something to look forward to. We all have those days where the clock does not seem to move and it feels as though time is dragging on. The fro-yo definitely makes that better and makes time move a little bit faster.

It gets better though. If you have a commons during periods 5, 6, or 7, the frozen yogurt is available to you as well. It is a perfect study break snack.

So, go get frozen yogurt today, or bring in $1.50 tomorrow. It will definitely be worth it. ~Andrea Almeida

3.3 feet underwater for 30 minutes. The accidental drops in the toilet, sink, or taking it in the shower should be fine, but you should keep it from falling into pools.

The iPhone 7 comes with the new iOS 10 update. Its features are really cool. The texting features are not just emojis and a keyboard. You can draw pictures or messages.

When you send the drawing the other person can see how you made it. There are also different options to send a message such as slam, loud, gentle and invisible ink.

This new iPhone also comes with a new color option called Jet Black.

Will this new and improved iPhone be a success? With all the new improvements it could be a hit and a lot people will want it. Who wouldn’t want a faster phone, better camera, batterylife, and a water resistant phone? I have a feeling it will be the next big thing.

On the other hand, all the new gadgets you have to buy along with the iPhone it will costs so much that it may not be worth it. ~Abby Summers

Cafeteria swirls up frozen fun

CHAMBERS SOPHOMORES ERIN O’DONNELL and Sheridan Scott are enjoying frozen yogurt bought from the cafeteria during their lunch.

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I wish I could be like all the cool kids?

In the song by Echosmith they say, “I wish that I could be like the cool kids,” but do they really?

It seems as if the word “popularity” has been blown out of proportion lately. What is being popular? Movies and television shows always exaggerate the definition and appeal of being popular, but in all honesty, none of us really know what that word means.

Too many people base their worth on how many friends they have, if they have the cutest clothes, are dating the hottest guy or girl, or even things as stupid as how many “likes” they get on Instagram and Twitter. However, when you sit back and think about it in the grand scheme of things this stuff does not matter.

If you had to choose, would you rather have more friends that you aren’t as close with, or a great small group of friends that you trust with your life? The answer is simple, quality over quantity.

So many people are afraid of talking to kids they consider in the popular group, when we are all the same; we go to school for an education, we have lives outside of school, and we are going to graduate. So stop having boundaries, and go out and talk to people you never would have before.

I mean, look at the movie Mean Girls. There is a whole scene of the movie where they talk about how much they love Regina George for the random things she does. The things she does however are cruel and rude, but people worship her anyway. Then Cady Heron gets in with the “popular” group of girls, and completely changes herself for them so they will like her. In the process, she loses friends. By the end of the movie, everyone is equal and they decide to be friends and negate the popularity factor altogether. This is the perfect example of how being what standards say is popular is completely overrated.

The most important thing is to not change who you are to be friends with someone. After high school ends, we probably won’t remember half of the people we considered to be so intimidatingly popular, so why would we change our beautiful selves and be fake towards people for a couple of years?

It’s ridiculous and unnecessary. If you want to be in band, play a sport, get straight A’s, or join speech and debate, do it. There is nothing holding you back, especially not what other people are going to think of you. If they do think badly of you, they are not true friends anyways.

High school ends for everyone, and it’s up to you to decide whether or not you’re going to go on and do something with your life, or just be another one of those kids that peaked in high school.

The final rundown, we are all people doing the same thing every day to get an education and graduate. There is no need wasting time thinking poorly of yourself and being afraid to talk to some people when we are all trying to reach such a similar goal.

I promise that by doing this you could meet some of the most sweet and intriguing people that you had never thought of before.

Don’t change who you are to fit someone else’s standards, because you will no doubt end up regretting it later.

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The feared word: CODED As gossip spreads quickly amongst high school students, one word in particular has been referred to much too frequently in recent conversations, “coded.”

With more and more people getting coded, the question arises of what it actually means and how it affects students that are coded.

Any student that has a Student Handbook can be coded, according to Athletic Director Chris Irwin. In order to receive it, all students sign a sheet the first day of school during homeroom stating they agree to all rules within the handbook, including the code of conduct. Athletes also sign an additional sheet agreeing to the code of conduct, so they essentially sign two papers agreeing that they may be coded if the rules are broken.

Getting coded may happen “when a student is observed in violation of the Extracurricular Code of Conduct by school personnel, or when a student is charged by a law enforcement officer with an activity prohibited by this code, or by an admission of a violation by the student or his/her parents, or when a student brings discredit to themselves or the school,” according to the NV Student Handbook.

The NV Student Handbook also states, “no student shall possess, conceal, use, convey to another, be in the presence of illegal drug/alcohol, or offer for sale, or attempt to purchase any alcoholic beverage, illegal drugs, non-prescribed, prescribed drugs used illegally, look alike drugs, or any mind altering substance.”

Contrary to common belief, students are not always caught with these substances at parties, they can be caught at home, at school, or anywhere.

If a student is coded, a multitude of consequences can occur, most commonly with participation in athletics. The main penalty of a first violation is that a student may not participate in any athletic activity for one calendar year, or if a student elects

to receive professional assessment and assistance, they are denied participation in twenty percent of the games in their current sport season.

Getting coded a second time results in a second violation in which a student is not allowed to participate in the rest of the current sports season they are competing in and the one immediately following, as long as they elect to receive professional assistance. A second violation may also result in a student not being allowed to drive to school for the remainder of the school year.

What students may not know is getting coded can also affect participation in clubs and organizations. According to the Student Handbook, a first violation results in the student being unable to participate in any extracurricular activity they are involved in for one calendar year. If a student elects to receive professional assessment and assistance, their penalty may be modified.

Students are getting coded far more frequently than it should occur. It shouldn’t happen at all, as underage students

shouldn’t be involved in the use of alcohol in the first place and no one should be using drugs. When choosing to drink or use other illicit substances, it is important to remember the potential consequences and harm students are imposing upon both themselves and those they care about.

Not only does getting coded affect their eligibility to compete in sports and activities in school, but it also affects how people may look at them as a person. If anything prevents students from getting involved in any harmful substances, consider the respect attained from peers and faculty and how this could be affected by one decision to go to a party or “have a little fun” with friends.

Coded is a word that has become too well known to students.

It should not seem like an everyday occurrence and become a punishment students do not take seriously. Students need to start setting a better example, especially upperclassmen, and stop this domino effect amongst students getting involved in illegal substances or activities that are illegal. ~Erin Chambers

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Co-Editors-In-Chief: Erin Chambers & Riley Runnells Adviser: Sarah Huey News Editor: Katie Mertens Opinions Editors: Haley Jones & Korrin Zollweg Features Editors: Liz Liber & Karen Pan Sports Editor: Amir AbouZied & Matt Bishop the student prints Business Editor: Josie Umfleet Online Editor: Andrea Almedia Staff Photographers: Edward Lammie Staff Writers: Patrick Andres, Emma DeMascio, Emily Martinez, Zoey Napierala, Emily Nowak, Taylor Rosplohowski, Abby Summers

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OPINIONS October 14, 2016

Homecoming, not worth it or worth it?

Not many people can argue that Homecoming is not a night to remember, but some people don’t remember it as positively as others. For many, Homecoming is over-rated. In my experience, Homecoming is often not worth the price for the experience.

Even before you walk in the door, the cost climbs quickly. With the combined cost of a new dress (minimum $50), shoes ($20), makeup/hair, dinner, and the bids (15) - Homecoming can get very pricey.

Often if you have a date, you are expected to match your partner. This requires extra effort and price to match and coordinate with your partner. Guys are expected to buy a corsage ($20) and girls are expected to buy a boutonniere ($15).

Along with matching, you have to buy bids and dinner for you and your date. Depending on where you go for dinner, this can get incredibly pricey fast ($20 per person). If you have a date, you could go out to dinner and a movie for much less and probably have the same amount, or more, fun. Especially if you are not a grinder. If you go solo or with a group of friends, it is often much less expensive and more fun because everyone only pays for themselves and there’s less of an obligation to join the grinding pit.

Dancing at Homecoming ranges from slow dancing, to the sprinkler, to grinding. Depending on what type of dancing you like, things can get pretty awkward.

There’s a pressure on couples to join the grinding pit or if you’re going single, to find a group or partner. If you’re not the

party type, you are limited to the outside ring of the gym. Many people struggle to find a spot that is close enough to the music, but not too close to the pit.

In the end, you can spend much less for an experience that is just as good or better than Homecoming. It is often more personal and fun to plan your own fun than to just go with the flow. If you have a date, consider talking to them about a special date that you both would like. You could both see a movie, go stargazing, have a romantic picnic or see a play for much less money and a lot more fun.

My estimated minimum cost for a couple to go to Homecoming is $175 for both people. For a single person, it would cost at least $100. For this much, you could do dinner and a movies for half the price. I think that making your own fun is much better and more cost effective than going to the dance. ~ Katie Mertens

Homecoming is a time for girls and guys to get dressed up and go have fun at a dance.

Yes buying a dress or suit can be expensive, but if you think about it you can use the dress or suit again in your life. I bought a dress for this year’s Homecoming and I will be wearing it again to a wedding.

You also don’t have to go to dinner before the dance. Some people go to very expensive places like Sakura, Carrabba’s, or Mancy’s, when none of these restaurants are necessary.

If you want to go somewhere before or even have dinner before, stay home.

Parents are probably the best free cooks we can find so ask them for some help.

After the dance you can get pizzas and everyone can feast on it instead of paying a bunch of money for a small amount of food.

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notions motion “Do we want no emails or no tax returns?”

-Freshman Collin Kil

“If I was 18 and could vote, I would vote for a third party candidate.”

-Sophomore Janean Farah

“I would vote for Donald Trump because I believe he would make America great again.”

-Senior Tim Brown

The dance itself is very fun. First, the decorations are always so pretty and extravagant.

The students take time out of their schedule to decorate the school the best they can. Depending on the theme the decorations can be so extravagant. This year, the decorations should be some to remember.

For a Greek theme you should expect many things. Marble columns, trees, gold crowns, and even more to see as you walk into the dance.

Then when you walk into the gym decorated like it’s a real party. Lights are hung all across the top of the gym above our heads, the DJ has the most recent and fun music playing, people are dancing all around the gym. It’s just a fun environment in general.

If you ask me, it’s all worth it. Homecoming is a night that every girl and guy should remember for awhile.

Homecoming is just a place for kids to dance, let loose, and just have fun amidst the stress of school. It provides something for students to look forward to during the year, just like the other dances.

When you look back on high school, you’re going to think of the most fun times of your high school experience.

The majority of people will say that Homecoming is one of those nights.

So if you are looking for a fun night full of dancing and friends that you will never forget, you should definitely go to Homecoming because it is worth it. ~Korrin Zollweg

If you could vote in this election what would you do?

“If I could vote, I would vote for someone who would make a positive difference. So in other words, not Trump.”

-Junior Kelsea Gorcha

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DIY 2016 Costumes The Force is strong with this one

Sometimes it’s hard to find costumes that are original and new without spending a fortune.

We looked into ways to create the best costumes, for a low price. You don’t have to be a costume designer or artist to make these simple and fun costumes. Here are a few ideas to DIY your costume for 2016 trends.

Onsies are a simple comfy way to spend Halloween. Sophomore Ryan Pinski recommends Target to start your onsie search.

The new book, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings Hogwarts style back this year.

Junior Sydni Horniyak rocks a robe and wand.

Going Bananas!

Let’s be a selfie!

Senior Parker Cellura rocks the classic banana suit. This costume is a classic and could be worn to a wide range of Halloween events.

Seniors Faith Martin and Marissa Moore model real life snapchat filters. These DIY costumes can be easily accomplished with just a printer and tape/bobby pins.

Photo credit and Page design by Katie Mertens

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good

Pokemon GO! Catch ‘em all on Halloween! Grab a Pokemon onsie, like sophomore Olivia Niedermie, or make your own trainer uniform! Remember to keep your team in mind.

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Homecoming Proposals Senior Andy Summers brought a poster and some bubble tea to junior Maggie Breitigam’s house. The poster said, “I will give you this TEA if you go with ME to HC!” “I wasn’t sure how to ask her but then I realized who doesn’t love bubble tea?” Summers said.

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Ryan Storey asked Ella Scanes at Highland Meadows with a poster that said, “Ella, hc?”

“It was simple but she said yes!” sophomore Storey said.

They are both excited to spend the night together dancing and having fun. (2)

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3 Right after a home JV soccer game freshman Sydney Pyles got asked to her first Homecoming. Brock Rosplohowski wrote on a soccer ball, “Kick it with me at Homecoming?”

“I was not expecting him to ask me right after my game but I’m super excited to go find a dress, get ready with my friends, and dance the night away,” said freshman Sydney Pyles.

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Joey Okeke asked his girl Candice Reno to Homecoming. He lit candles and laid them out on her driveway and spelled out “HC?” He also gave her a bouquet of flowers.

“I’m super excited for this year’s Homecoming,” sophomore Reno said.

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Junior Elizabeth Atkins, sang her heart out in front of the judges and proved that she deserves a spot on the highly selective All State Choir. She was the only student selected for All State Choir this year from Northview. Prior to Atkins, in 2014-2015, Kristin Osinski was selected and performed with the All State Choir.

To get into All State Choir Atkins had to perform a song in front of the judges, the song she sang was “O Mio Babbino Caro.” This Performer song was written by Jackie Evancho and was released in 2009.

Participants also had to do a vocal warm up in front of the judges to showcase their vocal range.

“I'm very excited to be part of the All State Choir. I think it will be so much fun and it will be a great learning experience,” Atkins said.

Atkins has been singing for most of her life, but she did not become serious about singing, until she started taking singing lessons in the fourth grade.

She has had lots of singing experience from performing on stage in theatre productions, to singing the national anthem at swim meets, and many other singing performances. In the future, Atkins would like to keep singing in choir because she loves choral music and the beautiful harmonies.

All State Choir is part of the Ohio Music Education Association that was founded in Fostoria on June 6, 1924. OMEA is one of the largest of the 52 federated state affiliates. Within these 52 groups, there are more than 1.7 million public school student participants across the United States who participate in all school music departments, such as choir, band, and orchestra. ~ Liz Liber, Features Editor

Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Atkins

SINGING ON THE left is junior Elizabeth Atkins. She can add singing in All State Choir to her long repertoire.

Q&A Mr. Blakeman The

INTERVIEWED BY JOSIE UMFLEET LAMMIE

Mr. Blakeman is an AP US History and Honors World Studies teacher. He is a very well-liked and interesting teacher, according to sophomore Lexi Knight.

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What is your favorite color?

“My favorite color is blue. I’m not exactly sure why it’s my favorite color, but I wear it a lot.”

What do you do for fun?

“I am a huge football fan. I coach football here at Northview and I also enjoy watching football and playing it with my kids. I also like to play chess, cribbage, and card games.”

What is the most interesting place you’ve traveled to?

“I went to Jamaica on my honeymoon with my wife. We saw the countryside and the views were very eye opening.”

Why did you choose to become a teacher?

“I’ve always loved working with younger kids and both my parents were teachers and they really liked it. I also had very good teachers in high school. Becoming a teacher also gave me an opportunity to coach high school football.”

Andrea Almeida Online Editor

And that’s a wrap. The first quarter is done and over with. Hard to believe right?

With the year flying by, it’s important to stay updated with your grades because before you know it, the next quarter will flash before your eyes and be finished.

Also, make sure you are up to speed with any deadlines, including ACT/SAT registration, the PSAT, or any clubs or sports. The year is going by faster than it seems, so we have to stay on top of things.

Just a reminder that exams are before winter break again this year so make sure you get help on anything now that is it early and there is still time. Before you know it, you will be taking exams and for some, it will be time to cram.

The second quarter flies by just as fast, if not faster, than the first so make sure you know everything that is going on, like Leadership lunches, danceGOLD, games, and exams.

Some upcoming events this quarter include Powder Puff on October 26, danceGOLD on November 12, the Fall Musical on November 1720, Thanksgiving break on November 23-25, and least and definitely last, exams on December 16,19, and 20.

So, make this upcoming quarter better than the last and stay up to date.

Senior Portraits Due NOW

Why did you choose to become a history teacher?

“I’ve just always loved history.”

email them to Ms. Huey or drop them off to room E-6

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NV takes trip to symphony night Herford, Germany up until 2014.

Tzigane is a graduate of Royal College of Music Juilliard school.

They were also mesmerized Students had the chance to by the pianist Lise De La Salle, go watch the Toledo Symphony who performed Rachmaninoff’s perform in their opening perfor- Concerto No. 2. De La Salle is a mance at the French Toledo Art Mu- It was a fantastic experience classical seum. to see a live performance pianist.

The stuI n dents were able because all of the emotion, t h e to get tickets lobby the dynamics, the moveat a discounted as symprice through ment, could not only be phony a package deal seen and heard, but also felt gwuee sr t es that the music - Kat Arndt junior department was enterreceived. Dising the counted tickets art muwere $10, while regular priced seum, they were enchanted by a tickets are $25. quartet from the Northview orAudience members were chestra. This quartet consists of captivated by a performance of four juniors Adam Murphy and selections of Romeo and Juliet by Karen Pan performing on their Proleofiep. The symphony was violins, Kelsea Gunha playing directed by guest conductor Eu- the viola, and Erika Chen playing gene Tzigane, who directed Nor- the cello. They performed movedwestdeutsche Philharmonie of ments from Mozart’s K.525.

Liz Liber

Features Editor

Photo Courtesy of Mr. Heath

THE Junior Quartet, consisting of Adam Murphy with first violin, Karen Pan with second violin, Kelsea Gorsha with viola, and Erika Chen with cello. They entertained guests in the Peristyle lobby.

“It was an amazing opportunity and quite an honor for our quartet to be able to play in the

lobby before the concert. The concert itself was spectacular, and I was very excited to see one

of my favorite pieces, the Rachmaninoff Concerto, performed live,” junior Adam Murphy said.

FEATURE MUSICIAN: SPENCER JOHNSON About the musician:

How many instruments do you play and what are they?

“I play drums, guitar, bass, and whatever random percussion instruments Mr. Heath makes me play. Last year he literally put piles of metal together and made me hit it with hammers. I’d love to get good at piano, but for now I just play four chords and fake it.”

What do you like to do outside of school?

“Outside of school I play drums with a band called Altars of Athens with Josh Pawelczyk, and also accompany Brendan Coulter and Noah Jockett in a group that changes its name anytime it performs. My favorite thing to do is play music at churches and events with a group called Bridges, whether that’s guitar and singing or drumming.”

How long have you been into drums?

“I’ve been hitting things since I was two if that counts. I grew up in a family that loved playing music, and I started taking drum lessons when I was seven. To this day I’m still not quite sure how I learned guitar; most likely a mix of my dad, messing around on my own, and of course the internet.”

What is your favorite memory from being in drumline?

“My favorite memory from drumline is easily the time we were on the UT campus, snuck into the ROTC center conference room, made coffee, and switched around their calendars. I might regret saying this.”

Do you have any future goals (i.e. going to college for music)?

“I would love to make music my career in some way or another, but I have no idea so far what I would like to do it.”

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Les Mis prepares to take the stage Riley Runnells

Co-Editor

Don’t let One Day More go by before you learn about the fall musical Les Miserables.

Les Miserables is the third longest running show on Broadway, it is widely considered a classic. The NV production stars senior Brendan Coulter as Jean Valjean and senior Luke Achinger as Inspector Javert.

Set in France, Les Miserablesis about a man who is released from prison and breaks his parole to begin a new life, he ends up adopting a girl and raising her as his own child. Twenty years later the French Revolution is just beginning and the people are getting ready to fight. The child Valjean has adopted is now a woman, and a very intense love triangle breaks out between one of the revolutionary men and an-

other woman.

“So far we have really focused on music, but with the amount of talented singers we have the sound is phenomenal.

I have a feeling Les Mis will leave people with their mouths dropped come November when they hear what we have been working on,” Coulter said.

This show features famous songs such as I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, and Master of the House. The show also stars junior Spencer Johnson as Marius, sophomore Sara Lewandowski as Cosette, senior Caity Hoffman as Eponine, senior Libbey Jaeblon as Fantine, senior Jared Freeman as Enjolras, and senior Parker Cellura and junior Riley Runnells as Monsieur and Madame Thenardier.

“So far Les Mis is shaping up to be one of my favorite shows here ever. It has always been one of my dreams to play Eponine, and now that dream is a reality.

I’m ecstatic for everyone to see this production,” Hoffman said.

Photo Courtesy of Mr. Wachowiak

LES MIS STARS students (left to right) Parker Cellura, Spencer Johnson, Sara Lewandowski, Caity Hoffman, Jared Freeman, Brendan Coulter and Luke Achinger who stand to sing the song One Day More.

The show runs November 17 through the 20 and tickets are on sale online at northviewtheatre. org. Adult tickets are $12 and student/senior tickets are $10.

According to Director Don Wachowiak tickets are selling about

as fast as they did when NV did Shrek, which sold out every night.

“The cast and crew are both tremendously talented and I’m looking forward to the students bringing this show to life,” Mr. Wachowiak said.

With around 120 people involved in the cast, crew and pit, filled with battles, romance, slight comedic relief, and a script that is only sung and no dialogue, this show is going to be one the audiences will never forget.

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Band and orchestra gather donations

Photo Courtesy of Ms. Hage

SENIORS LIBBEY JAEBLON, Shelby Simmons, Drew Knapp, Austin Snyder, Samantha Peart hold up a sign advertising people to support the band and orchestra Tag Day.

Patrick Andres

Staff Writer

September 17 marked one of the Music Department’s biggest events of the year, “Tag Day,” the day in which Band and Orchestra students, clad in uniform, go door-to-door in neighborhoods in all corners of Sylvania, asking, often successfully, for donations to the Music Department.

And this Tag Day was a massive success. The Music Department netted $9,000, an unprecedented total considering many people only give $10 or $20.

The event dates back 40 years, and remains, according to Orchestra Director Pam Theil, the band and orchestra’s most notable fundraiser. The entire ritual of Tag Day is considered sacred in NV music circles: the

waking up early on a Saturday morning, the changing into uniforms, and the trudging through the various nooks and crannies of the Sylvania area.

This year they had to go in the poor weather of a typical September day, and this wasn’t the first time. This year’s entire event transpired in a downpour.

Despite the very rainy conditions, Mrs. Thiel was satisfied with the positive results.

One participant in the event, freshman violist Avi Singh, said, “I liked Tag Day because we got in touch with the community.”

“I like this event because it puts our students in direct contact with community members,” Mrs. Thiel said. “I know that there are community members who look forward to our students, dressed in their uniforms, knocking on their door each fall.”

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Boys’ Soccer season scores big wins Amir AbouZied

Sports Editor

The Boys’ Soccer team has continued to have success with their season with a 10-1-1 record.

They are currently competing with Anthony Wayne for the NLL title.

On September 24, the Wildcats traveled to Saline, Michigan.

Both teams started the game off slow ending the first half tied 0-0.

The Wildcats picked up their game in the second half and defeated Saline 3-1. Senior Jordan Miller had two goals and Tyler Biggs had one goal.

The next matchup the Wildcats had on their schedule was Maumee on September 27 at Cats Stadium.

NV came out strong and led the game at the end of the first half 2-0.

In the second half, Maumee scored one goal but couldn’t keep up with the Wildcats as

they scored four more goals to beat the Panthers 6-1.

Two days later, the Wildcats went up against Ottawa Hills. Despite the heavy rain that drenched the field, NV ended up winning this game 3-0.

The boys played their next match at Springfield on October 4. Neither Northview nor Springfield could seem to find the back of the net early in the game.

Midway through the game, senior Tyler Biggs scored to put NV up 1-0. Not much later, Springfield answered back with a goal to tie the game 1-1.

In the final three seconds of the game, junior Marios Kamilaris scored a goal to give the Wildcats a victory with a score of 2-1.

“The team had heart and dedication to win the game. We were very unfortunate to give up a goal so late in the game but it was also extremely fortunate that I scored the winning goal in the final seconds of the game. It was a moment in my life that I will never forget,” Kamilaris said.

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MOVING THE BALL downfield is junior Marios Kamilaris in the game versus Anthony Wayne. The Wildcats are tied for first place in the NLL’s with the Generals.

Last Thursday, NV hosted the Findlay Trojans for senior night. Before the game, all of the

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Staff Writer

Soccer at Northview, like all fall sports, is winding down, and the LadyKats squad has spent the last four weeks seeking a push toward the end of the regular season, with their last few matches yielding mixed results.

The home stretch got off to a rocky start as NV dropped a 3-2 decision to Findlay.

The Trojans raced out to a 3-goal lead but the LadyKats showed great poise in nearly overcoming the deficit, benefiting from second-half goals from Alyssa Ersig and Madison Keller.

“This season we have [had] struggles in our consistency,” Coach Rick Burgin noted, perhaps reflecting the topsy-turvy nature of games such as this one.

“Our goal is to stay positive and learn from each lesson.

And learn they did, as two days later, September 28, the Kats quickly rebounded with a 7-0 blowout of Maumee.

Morgan Lutz led the way in that win with two goals as NV rebounded from a slow start. The win is the LadyKats’ largest of the year to date.

The positive energy generated from the win over the Panthers was dampened somewhat, as NV promptly stumbled to a 4-0 de-

feat at the hands of Strongsville, a strong squad from the suburbs of Cleveland, in non-conference play. Though a setback, the loss had no bearing on NV’s Northern Lakes League standing.

The LadyKats continued their bipolar campaign with a 5-0 whitewashing of Springfield shortly thereafter, getting five different goals from five different players.

Wins like this, Coach Burgin has said, help the team stay positive. “In times of adversity, some teams can get negative,” he said, “I believe this team is staying positively focused, and working hard to improve each session and match.”

seniors were honored. In the first 15 minutes of the game, senior Fifo Mourad scored a goal to put

the Wildcats up 1-0. Later in the game, Findlay scored two goals and ended up defeating NV 2-1.

Did You Know . . .

Approximately 14 days of athletic training is lost after one night of drinking = Two weeks’ worth of training, wasted!**

** Life of an Athlete “Athlete Committed. Your best performance, mental and physical”

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Opinions Editor

Girls’ Volleyball is coming to an end, and the girls are happy with how their season has begun, and are hoping to continue it on for the rest of the season.

The team’s record is 11-7.

The Volleyball team has three games left against Anthony Wayne, Bowling Green, and Perrysburg. This will then lead to their tournament, having their fingers crossed on a successful outcome. Last year the team won Sectionals against Findlay, but lost to Clay. They are hoping to switch up the scores this year and end up on top.

They were defeated by Anthony Wayne twice, and Bowling Green and Perrysburg once. But this will not stop the LadyKats from giving it all they’ve got in these upcoming games.

Thanks to their hard work and effort, they defeated rivals Southview, a solid two times.

The ladies also came on top at the Irish Invitational. This was a tournament held at Central Catholic that took place on September 17. They beat Central Catholic, Anthony Wayne, and Cardinal Stritch.

“Winning the Irish Invitational was a big accomplishment for our program because it was the first time we have ever won it. It gave us confidence going into the next week and the rest of our season,” senior Aly Snyder said.

The seniors will be recognized on October 11, on Senior Night. The senior players will be recognized during halftime and get to walk in front of the stands with flowers and their parents.

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Juniors Natalie Olrich and Aly O’Lemie attempt a block during Northview’s 3-0 sweep against Southview on September 29.

It is a great time to look back on their accomplishments and how much they have done their high school year.

“With Senior Night coming up, it's really made me think about playing these teams for the

last time in my life. I'm giving it everything I have for the team to beat AW, BG, and Perrysburg the final time around, because for us seniors there are no more chances,” senior Sydney Boerst said.

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Patrick Andres

Staff Writer

Senior Night is an essential tradition at any high school, and is especially beloved here at Northview. Throughout the month of October, a variety of fall sports teams have celebrated their senior classes, several of whom have contributed to success in their respective sports over the past few years.

The biggest of all the fall sports, football, will see its Senior Night take place on October 21, against Maumee. This should be a special night to honor a class of seniors that has helped to greatly improve the state of the Northview football program, with no moment bigger for them than last year’s classic win over Southview that snapped a long losing skein in the city rivalry.

Northview’s boys’ and girls’ soccer teams also paid tribute to their seniors, who have overseen a radical transformation of the Wildcat team as it has blossomed into a major player on the regional - and sometimes state - stage. The boys’ squad bade

goodbye to their seniors before their October 6 match versus Findlay and the girls’ team followed suit before their October 10 tilt with rival Southview.

Coach Del Verne of the boys’ team praised his team for raising the quality of Northview soccer and expressed support for Senior Night in general, saying “it is a great moment to honor all the hard work the seniors have put into building Northview soccer into a regional power.”

The volleyball team also held its senior night before a game versus Springfield October 11.

The man in charge of the squad, Coach Rutkowski, also had kind words for his senior class.

“Being a first-year coach, I would have been lost without the senior leadership that was displayed day-in and day-out,” he said. “They made the job easier by leading by example, having their parents be overly supportive of the program and by buying in to a new coaching philosophy, a new program and a new regime that will allow Northview volleyball to grow upward and onward in the future.”

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Football stays positive after losses Matt Bishop

Sports Editor

When the first day of fall passes each year on September 21, there is a certain feeling in the air. The weather gets a little bit colder, the leaves begin to change color, and autumnal scents fill the air; in other words, it begins to feel like football season.

After starting the season 3-0, the football team took their first loss of the season against Anthony Wayne. They then took an hour-long bus ride out to Napoleon on September 23 looking to bounce back from the previous week’s performance.

The game was a defensive battle from the start. The only points that the Cats were able to score in the first half came on a 22-yard field goal from sophomore Luke Pawlak. They went into halftime trailing Napoleon 3-7.

Northview was never able to get the offense going as they ended up losing the game 3-21. This was the Cats’ second

league loss of the season and it left the team with a lot of work to do before their next game against Bowling Green.

The BG game, which was played on September 30, turned out to be a sloppy one. Heavy rain fell from the sky throughout warm-ups and the first half, causing the grass field to turn into a giant pile of mud.

The Cats took a 7-0 lead into halftime following a one-yard touchdown run by junior Brandon Leach. The second half, however, didn’t go as well for NV. The Bobcats dominated the final two quarters and the Cats suffered their third straight loss, 7-20.

“It’s unfortunate that we have lost three straight games, but we just have to stay positive and keep working hard so we can win our next game,” senior lineman Jax Wachob said.

The Cats’ next game was home against the undefeated Springfield Blue Devils. Springfield continued their dominance this season, defeating NV 7-38. The Cats travel to Perrysburg on October 14 for their next game.

Photo Courtesy of Kim Aldrich

JUNIOR BRANDON LEACH tells the offense the play in a muddy game against Bowling Green. The Cats had the lead at halftime, but lost the game 7-20.

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A PLAYER FROM the white team dribbles the ball down the field at the Project Unify soccer game on October 10. The Special Olympics combined with NV to run this event.

Matt Bishop

Sports Editor

The Special Olympics hosted a Project Unify event on October 10 in between the Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls’ Soccer games.

The event consisted of a short soccer game between students with and without disabilities.

The goal of Project Unify is to create a stronger, more inclusive school community. It wants to give students the opportunity to form meaningful friendships while playing together.

The first event of this sort was last year when the Boys’ JV Basketball team played a basketball game against Special Olympic athletes.

The game resulted in a standing ovation and a really cool experience, according to

junior basketball player Danny Draheim.

“I feel it was a great experience not only for the Special Olympics team but for me as well,” Draheim said. “It was surreal to see the guys I played with excited about the same thing I am and it humbled me greatly.”

Many Northview students, most of which are in Interact, volunteered their time to help run the soccer event. They either helped with water, refereed, cheered, played in the game, or helped with other miscellaneous activities.

The group of players met on October 2 and October 9 from 4-5:30p.m. in Cats Stadium to practice their soccer skills and get ready for the upcoming match.

Many of the volunteers had similar experiences to those at the basketball game last year, ac-

cording to senior Nick Wyatt.

“Being able to help those kids have fun playing soccer was very cool and I’m happy I was able to be a part of it,” Wyatt said.

The leader of this event was Jessica Minard. Ms. Minard is an Intervention Specialist at NV. Information about the game was spread through meetings during students’ lunch periods.

These meetings were held by Ms. Minard and explained what Project Unify was and how to sign up to help.

Many students showed up to these meetings and were more than willing to help out for a good cause.

“It was great to be able to give back to the community and help those who may not be as lucky as I am,” Wyatt said. “I hope that we gave them an experience that they can remember for a long time.”

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Cross country prepares for Districts Erin Chambers

Co-Editor

With high hopes to win the Northern Lake League meet, the Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country teams spent countless hours training throughout the summer and in the season.

Most of the girls trained six days a week and ran around 25-30 miles within that week.

Many of the boys’ ran even more, reaching 40-45 miles a week, sometimes running seven days

a week. On September 23 both teams traveled to Culver, Indiana to compete in a large meet the next day. The teams stayed in cabins located on the campus of Culver Academy to bond and prepare for the race the next day.

In the race, the girls’ team had four runners in the top 30 and took first place as a team. The boys’ team took tenth.

“Being able to stay overnight with the team at Culver has always been one of my favorite parts of the season. It’s always a great bonding experience and we all become even closer friends

than we were before,” senior Claire Jakubowski said.

The following Saturday, the teams competed at the Clay Eagle Invite. Once again the girls showed off their hard work placing second as a team and beating rival, Perrysburg. The girls had three runners in the top 15 including senior Kylie Archibeque, junior Jenna Kill, and freshman Angela Dilday. The boys also ran well as a team and took eighth in the meet, with sophomore Cooper Losey finishing fifteenth overall.

“As a team we did not do as well as we hoped, but we learned from what we did wrong and will be ready to race well at NLL’s,” sophomore Cooper Losey said.

Both teams are to take on NLL’s this Saturday at Secor Metropark, with the girls hoping to defeat Perrysburg and win the meet. The boys also have high aspirations to do well as a team and demonstrate the work they have put in with their rigorous training schedule.

“As the season goes on we are progressively getting better and stronger. We are a young

team and still have a lot to learn, but we’re hoping to be in the top three at the league meet. A lot of hard work and miles went in by our boys during the summer and we have a good core group of guys. I’m hoping this will start to show as we are reaching the end of the season,” coach David Briggs said.

Next the teams will tackle Districts October 22 and hopefully continue on to Regionals October 29, and qualify for States. The state meet will be November 5 at National Trails Raceway in Hebron, Ohio.

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Girls’ Tennis team wraps season up Josie Umfleet

Business Editor

The Girls’ Tennis team just wrapped up their season.

“This season was a little rough, but everyone improved so much since the beginning and I couldn’t be more proud to be on Northview tennis team,” sophomore

Jenna Turek said.

September 27 the team competed in NLL’s which continued on October 3 due to rain. The only members of the team to advance to the second day were junior Riley Runnells and senior captains Jessica Mermer and Maggie Laberdee. The team was coached by Susie Miller and Sue Lanigan.

“I’m proud of the team for improv-

ing so much, since this was their first year on Varsity for the majority of them. Many girls that were on the team last year were not able to play this year, and I think that our new varsity members, and the team as a whole, adapted really well,” Mermer said. “We definitely learned a lot and had a good time doing it.”

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cording to freshman Joy Okeke.

“It didn’t matter how well we did to anyone because we were just there to have fun,” freshman Justine Umfleet said.

“None of the JV girls had really played tennis before the summer, but we all became really good friends throughout the season. We all said that we want to play again next year because we had such a great time together.”

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About the athlete:

When did you start playing soccer?

“I started playing soccer when I was about 5 or 6 years old.”

What are your goals for the rest of the season?

“My goal for the rest of the season is to take my team as far as possible. We have the potential and I’m really excited to see what we accomplish during tournament time.”

What is your pre-game routine?

“Before every game, Alyssa Ersig and I tape up. Also, my team gets together and we talk about strategies for today’s game.”

Do you model your game after anyone in particular/do you have a favorite pro player?

“I’ve never had a favorite player. I don’t really model my game after anyone.”

What will you miss most about playing soccer for Northview?

“I’m going to miss seeing my sisters everyday. It will be hard going from having fun and working hard with my closest friends to not seeing them everyday. I’m also going to miss the excitement before every game and celebrating after every win together.”

Forward #11

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