Volume 91: Issue 9

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April 7, 2017

volume 91, Issue 9

the student prints

Let there be light

Students work together to cope with the dark.

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Seniors Caity Hoffman and Luke Achinger perform in the NV spring play “Almost, Maine.”

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OPINIONS FEATURES SPORTS

Senior Won Kim finishes fourth at the state Speech and Debate competition. see page 4

Have you ever wondered if senioritis really exists? Two staffers debate the issue see page 6

Do you find yourself bored in Sylvania?

TSP has some ideas for you! see page 11

Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse gets a strong start to their spring season. see page 13

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Katie Mertens

Features-Editor

Honors STEM research has been on fire recently with their last two competitions. The students presented their research projects at two competitions in March. UT’s District Science Day on March 11 and Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (OJSHS) on March 15 through 17.

At UT District Science Day, student researchers presented their research to several different judges. The students presented for both standard judging and special judging, which could lead to scholarships. All Northview students received either the ranking of “Superior” or “Excellent.” Seven students received “Excellent” and nine were awarded “Superior”. Students who received a 36 out of 40 or higher received “superior.” The rating “excellent” was awarded to those who received 24 to 35.

There was also a “good” rating (12-23) and a Satisfactory rating (11 or lower).

At the awards ceremony,

it was announced that all nine students earned “superior” and qualified to move onto State Science day in May. Junior Ian Donahue, Junior Kayal Theilen, Junior Camryn Pilar, junior Katie Mertens, junior Marissa Gill, senior Ashley Knight, senior Parker Bachmann, junior Dylan Bush, junior Tyler Beattie and junior Karen Pan will all be moving on to States on May 13. In addition to this, juniors Kayla Theilen, Camryn Pillar, and Karen Pan qualified for BSEF (Buckeye Science and Engineering Fair).

“I’m really excited for this opportunity to go to BSEF. I’m really glad I will be exposed to different ideas and be able to learn about new things,” Junior Camryn Pillar said.

Seven students received prizes from UT for their projects.

Stem’s second competition was OJSH; a three day science symposium hosted at BGSU. All STEM research students presented posters to their judges at this competition. Students could compete as either a poster or a paper presenter. At this competition, students were only evalu-

ated once, by one judge, unlike the many judges they saw at District Science Day. Pan presented a paper at this competition for a panel of four judges in front of a crowd of almost 200 people.

“It allowed me to practice public speaking in front of a very large group.,” Pan said.

Out of the five awards available for poster presenters, junior

school. They placed second overall with numerous students receiving individual medals.

“As we got to the awards ceremony, we found out that ‘we did good,’ placing much better than we did last year at the same invitational,” junior captain AJ Federman said.

The West Liberty Salem Invitational was the next on March 4. They placed tenth overall, an

impressive feat considering they competed against some of the top teams in the nation.

“Placing amongst the state champs makes us believe we have a great chance to get a trophy at states,” senior captain Nabeel Tausif said.

Just two weeks later, on March 18, the team impressed once again with a first place at Regionals and a chance to com-

Photo Courtesy of Mrs. Nelson POSING IN FRONT OF THEIR projects are juniors Katie Mertens, Kayla Theilen, and senior Parker Bachmann.

Kathryn Mertens won the top prize for poster presenters; “Best in Show” and received a monetary award.

“The students did a fantastic job at both of our recent competitions. It is great to see the students flourishing and the NV research program growing so quickly,” STEM teacher Kathryn Nelson said.

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SciOly places top ten at States Erin Chambers

Co-Editor

The Science Olympiad team’s hard work has been paying off as they have brought home numerous trophies and medals from invitationals.

On February 25, the team competed at the New Albany Invitational at New Albany high

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pete at the state tournament.

The team worked hard, with their sights on placing well at States on April 1. “have high expectations for States, and I hope we come home with our first States trophy in team history,” Science Olympiad Coach Andy Roth said.

The team placed 9th at states, and has their heads held high for next year.

Emily Nowak

Staff Writer

As the juniors get closer and closer to their senior year, it is time for some students to start making decisions when it comes to what college they plan on attending.

For some students it is going to be a tough choice which is why The University of Toledo holds a college fair every year for students to explore their options.

On March 7, UT had all sorts of colleges from all over set up booths with all different kinds of information about their university.

Some of the schools that came included Miami, Ohio University, Kentucky, Florida State, Bowling Green, and many more. Students who attended could chat with the professional who represented the college and ask important questions.

Some of the major topics that were discussed were financial aid, distance from home, and certain programs that the colleges offer for specific majors.

“I got to really for the first time think about what school I want to go to when I graduate,” junior Jacob Gill said.

Everybody’s experience at the fair may be different because of their different intentions going into college. For many it helped confirm their previous decision.

“The college fair helped me get more information about the colleges I want to visit and apply to in the future,” junior Sarah Muir said.

UT hosts this event every year and welcomes anyone who would like to come, not just juniors.

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Exploring at art museum Zoey Napierala

When you travel through 46,000 years in 10 units you’re bound to get a whole new understanding and respect of art.

AP Art History studies 250 different artworks, and while that may sound like a lot, you could get a few trips out of the school for it.

The AP Art History class has gone on two field trips this year to the Toledo Museum of Art and Lourdes College to look at local art and get a better understanding of the architecture up close and personal.

According to art teacher Ryan Creech, he would like to do a few trips per semester, but the trips are limited because of money.

“We went to the art museum and to a shrine at Lourdes.

They were both a lot of fun because we got to get out of class to learn more about the interesting pieces we were learning about,” sophomore Hayley Durbak said.

“When we went to the shrine, we spent the first half exploring and taking pictures. For the second half, we were escorted by one of

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STUDENTS in Ryan Creech’s Art History class stand in front a piece by Mexican textile artist Gabriel Dawes. the nuns around the campus to look at one of the mosaic murals they were working on.”

Mr. Creech focuses the field trips about what they are currently covering in class to further understand specific pieces and see examples of them in person.

“The field trips are a great way to learn about the art you’re studying because you can actually see it up close rather than reading and looking at it in a

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classroom,” senior Brittany Harder said. “The modern art exhibit at the art museum really interested me.”

Northview offers a range of AP classes for it’s students and AP Art History is the newest class added to that list.

You don’t have to take a prerequisite class to gain the experience and skills it takes to truly understand the artistic pieces around the world.

Patrick Andres

Staff Writer

Most people do not spend 14 hours on one task, or even half that amount, on a normal basis. Now try working on a math problem for that amount of time.

This was what the students involved in Moody’s Mega Math Challenge found themselves tasked with when they gathered the weekend of February 24-27.

Moody’s Mega Math Challenge, the brainchild of the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, is, as alluded to before, a challenge that gives students 14 hours to solve a mathematical problem.

Seem simple? Now try writing a 20-page paper about said problem, detailing your findings. All still taking place in your allotted 14-hour window.

Math teacher John Eckhart was the adviser for the Challenge and enthusiastically outlined the finer points of the

event. As mentioned, students were to use the amount of time given to them to solve a mathematical problem that is relevant in modern society and present their data in a 20-page paper.

“This year’s problem was about the effects of global climate change on the U.S. National Park Service,” Mr. Eckhart said.

Five students took up the challenge, the maximum allowed on one team. The students consisted of four juniors (Jenna Kill, David Mulligan, Casey Ruckman, and Gabe Weston) and one senior (Feross Sarsour).

The rules of the challenge stipulated that it could be worked on in any location, so the quintet started at Northview and later moved over to the University of Toledo.

The group fell just short of reaching the second round of the challenge.

Winners of the challenge in the past have appeared on national media such as the Fox Business Channel and Bloomberg Radio.

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Emily Martinez

Staff Writer

Juniors have been waiting for this day since the beginning of the year. Students have been studying tricks and techniques to use during this three hours.

Teachers have drilled in information that will be on the test.

It is the ACT. This year, juniors were able to take a free ACT during the school day, a state paid test.

Juniors were the only ones to come to school on March 21.

Juniors arrived at the normal time, but left early after the test if they had a signed permission

slip. However, March 21 was a very foggy day and students had a two hour delay. The test was pushed back two hours, but students were still able to leave early after the test.

In order to prepare for this day, students were able to attend ACT prep classes during scheduled two hour delays that were held throughout the year.

The crash courses allowed students to take practice ACT tests to prepare them for what the real test would be like. Students were also able to see difficult concepts and know to study that subject more or ask their teacher for help.

At those crash courses, stu-

dents were given Albert licenses so they could work practice ACT tests on their own.

An after school ACT prep class was also offered for three weeks. These classes were taught

by NV teachers including, Sarah Rhine, Dan Dick, and Greg Christy. However this class was not free and space was limited.

“I went to the ACT crash courses during the two hour delays and they really helped me prepare for the real test. I was able to see how long the tests took me and I was able to ask my teachers questions about some of the problems I was having problems on,” junior Kelsea Gorsha said.

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Liz Liber

Features Editor

On March 8 and 9, Northview experienced a power outage that lasted for more than 24 hours that was caused by severe winds The power went out during sixth period on Wednesday, the 8, and did not come back on until late afternoon the next day.

Students finished the day in the dark, and teachers had to be re-

sourceful since they did not have the use of their smartboards and Chromebooks, so whiteboards and chalkboards were put into full use.

“I was really proud of how the students and teachers handled the power outage. When something like that happens we have two choices, to stay calm and get through it or to panic and we stayed calm and got through it,” Principal Steve Swaggerty said.

Mr. Swaggerty and the other

PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. SWAGGERTY STUDENTS IN 7TH hour lunch make a table lamp out of a phone flashlight and a water bottle

PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. SWAGGERTY MAKING A PULLEY system to make work easier is Kristen Ireland’s science class. The class required no electricity for the experiment.

administrators worked to keep everyone calm and safe. The emergency announcements system was put into use as administrators would come on to give directions.

“It was a surprise to lose power. I was impressed at how well everyone stayed calm and took it in stride. It was great that the administrators were still able to use the PA system and I was thankful that we were also able to receive texts from them,” science teacher Kathryn Nelson said.

Students went through their day as normal, except in the dark

so flashlights on phones became a necessity to open up lockers, complete assignments, and make their way to classes.

“When the power went out I was in anatomy class, everyone freaked out but Mr. Keller just kept calm and continued teaching, most of the students pulled out their phones,” senior Kayla Kucway said.

That evening everything was cancelled and/or postponed to later dates. All sports practices were called off, meetings were postponed and everything was put on hold until the power came back on.

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Westphal leads future leaders Edward Lammie

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Mary Westphal visited Northview last week to speak at a Leadership Lunch in hopes of inspiring the young bright students who attended.

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Great leaders take a little less credit when things go well.

Karen Pan

News-Editor

Senior Won Kim has shown Northview what talent lies behind the Speech and Debate team.

In February, the small but mighty speech team led

by Coach Keevan Hazel, consisted of Kim, junior Erika Chen, freshman Lily Fojtik, and freshman Shrey Gupta. They competed at the Ohio High School Speech League Tarhe Trails District competition.

Out of the four competitors, Kim and Chen qualified for the State Speech and Debate Championships for Informative Speaking, a category where each competitor has 10 minutes to give a speech that informs the judges about a topic.

There would be a grace period of 30 seconds, meaning the competitor could go 30 seconds over or below the time limit. The judges then rank each person based on his or her clarity in speech, posture, tone, dress, etc.

However in the National Qualifier Tournament, Kim managed to finish fourth. What is even more impressive is that her placement managed to gain her a place as the Second Alternate for the National Tournament.

“I’m really excited to be able to represent Northview Speech and Debate and I am so proud of everyone. It’s kind of sad that this is my last year, but I know that the hard work four years has brought me is unforgettable,” Kim said.

If Kim does manage to gain a spot for Nationals, she and her speech will travel to Birmingham, Alabama in late June.

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riley’s

rundown

Have you ever heard the phrase “Don't judge a book by its cover?” It’s a metaphor for not judging people from their appearance and instead, getting to know them first.

It seems as of late that “judging a book by its cover” is the motto for teenagers.

Think about it. How many times have you seen someone walking in the hallway and you look at them and think “Wow they’re mean” just because they didn't have a smile on their face? Or how many times have you looked at someone's outfit or hair or makeup and judged it silently to yourself, or even made fun of it with someone else? We are all guilty of it, but let me ask you something; what’s the point?

How would you feel if someone was judging you?

You may not care, and that’s fine, but for the majority of people that do it would be nice to have some understanding. Too often we hear people talk about how the theatre kids are “too obnoxious” or the athletes are all “stuck up” and how math club students and science club students are “nerdy.”

These stereotypes and outside judgements keep people from joining clubs and activities they might be interested in because of the title they’re afraid to obtain. The truth of the matter is, these titles are more often than not very false.

What about the soccer players who volunteer every day? Or the cheerleader in the science club? Or the theatre kids who are extremely shy? You would never know the true personality of people unless you get to know them. If you just look from afar and think something in your head, you could be completely inaccurate.

This same problem holds true when hiring someone even. If there is a person who is a model student, hardworker, has glowing recommendations, and then shows up to the interview wearing no makeup and sweatpants, the interviewer would probably choose someone else to give the job. It is scientifically proven that appearance has a factor in how people treat you.

My friend did an experiment for a STEM project where she went to the mall with some people and they dressed in two different ways: a really nice outfit that was really preppy, and some grungy clothes that looked dirty. When they were dressed in these two different outfits they walked around and then fell in front of a bunch of people to see how the people would react. The experiment proved that when the kids were dressed nice more people would help them up after falling, and when they were dressed down they didn’t get help from people at all. Isn’t it sad that people don’t even bother to help people when they fall based on appearances alone?

The final rundown: everyone judges a book by its cover, but instead of just using appearance to have the final word on a person or club or object, take a deeper look and try to see past the initial judgement that comes to mind. You never know, you could end up finding something you really like, joining a club you truly enjoy, or making a new friend you never thought you’d have.

Looking for a roommate?

More like online dating I decided that this fall, as I started college and moved away from home, I was going to room with someone I have never met before in my life. No, not a random person the college sets me up with, which would probably be a crazy cat lady-oh wait that's me-, but instead someone I can find on my own that goes to a different high school or is even from a different state.

I decided not to choose a girl from my own school who is also going to Miami, because I didn't want to already know exactly who they are and instead I could start totally fresh with that person. College is supposed to be a fresh start in a way and I definitely want to experience that. I mean, I am going to spend the whole next year right next to this person so it might as well be someone I have never encountered before.

Luckily, colleges give stu-

dents the opportunity to find this special someone by making a Facebook page for each individual college and the incoming class.

About every other person on the incoming freshman Facebook page writes in their description “Looking to go out but also study hard!” Okay, I will admit, that it did include me, but it does make things a little more difficult. You feel like you are reading the same profile over and over again!

So, I have probably talked to a total of 14 girls.

I know it may seem like a lot, but I guess I kind of have high expectations and am looking for the perfect match. I feel like there should be a tinder for finding a roommate, because you basically judge people by their profile pictures and their biography.

To find out more about the person, you have to

Finding a roommate has got to be one of the most awkward things I have ever encountered.

Finding a roommate has got to be one of the most awkward things I have ever encountered.

You are basically sliding into the DMs of someone you totally stalked on social media and somehow feel they could totally be a match for a perfect roommate.

I mean what makes someone the perfect roommate anyways?

message them and start up that awkward conversation. You then start to ask the awkward questions like, “Are you clean?”

“Do you take naps?” “Do you smoke?” and so many more. Half the time you think you are probably scaring the other person away with all the weird questions, but in reality they are probably wondering the same thing.

Honestly, I think one of the hardest parts of exploring roommates is having to tell people you are not interested in rooming with them. You basically tell them that you found someone else but you still want to be friends when you get to Miami. In a sense, it is almost like you are friendzoning them.

The whole process sounds a bit weird, but all the other students are going through the same thing. ~Haley Jones

Wi-Fi needs to speed up

We live in a very hightech world. We are always equipped with quirky gadgets and mind-blowing innovations. We are very reliant on our technology.

Many schools, including Northview, are very avid when it comes to using technology. They incorporate multiple devices, such as computers, smart boards, and even cell phones, into every school day. But there is a minor roadblock when using these tools, and that’s the school’s Wi-fi.

Most of us are familiar with the recent frustration of spotty Wi-Fi in the

school.

We try to do class work and homework on our phones, Chromebooks, and even desktops.

But for the past few months, these useful tools have been plagued with sub-par Wi-Fi around the building.

Don’t get me wrong, some areas around the school are up to speed on internet connection, while other rooms and locations are at a crawl.It can be very frustrating when you’re typing on Google Drive and you see that pesky yellow bar at the top of your screen, informing you of

a lack of connection and promising a quick and speedy reboot.

It can take a little while for browser pages to load completely. This results in directing cursors onto the reload button, praying for the Google logo to appear.

But there is hope.

Many students have been making their voices heard by signing petitions, informing staff of the slow internet connection. I believe this is an amazing example of how the Northview community comes together to solve a problem that impacts many. I also applaud Principal Steve

Swaggerty for sending out surveys to those who signed the petition.

With results pouring in, it is hopeful that changes will be put into effect to end this “lag-epidemic.”

With luck, we might see the Wi-Fi fixed for the new school year. Class time would be more well spent and teachers would be able to get through their material a lot quicker.

With every student having their own Chromebook next year fast Wi-Fi is a necessity. With ideas being created, we can hope for a recovery in these slow times. ~Emma DeMascio

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OPINIONS April 7, 2017

Spring break alone? Oh so senior It is widely known that Spring Break is a time where mass amounts of people take vacations to have fun. Depending on the people, typical vacation purposes include spending time with family or friends, or travelling to warmer weather and having fun on the beach.

In the weeks leading up to vacation time, we all hear countless amounts of people in the hallways and classrooms expressing how “pumped” they are about going to Florida, Hawaii, or somewhere else out of the country.

However, it seems that lately more often than not I have heard friends and acquaintances talking about how their parents are letting them go on vacations alone or with several friends. This subject is not strictly related to a single age group, but rather all four grades in high school as it actually applies to all of them.

When it is time for parents to decide on whether they should allow their kids to do this, it comes down to two separate topics. The first has to deal with the age of the individual going on the trip and the second relates to the purpose of the trip.

Seniors in high school should be the only ones allowed to go on Spring Break trips without their parents. It is essentially there last break in high school and for those going away for college it will be the last time they really get to hang out with their friends.

In addition, by that time most seniors are 18

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and their parents should be able to know if they can fully trust them or not. In most cases seniors should have the freedom to do whatever they want during their last Spring Break.

However, for all of the grades under seniors, it would not be advisable to let them go by themselves or with several friends. It is a hectic time of year, and in popular places like Florida the beaches are filled with people and it is complete madness.

The individuals in these grades could easily get dragged into things that they shouldn’t or do not want to be involved in, such as drinking. Instead, it would be much easier if their parents were there with them to make sure that everything is going as planned.

Nonetheless, these standards should change based on what the purpose of the trip is.

If the person is going on a mission trip, or going to visit family they should definitely be allowed to go by themselves.

These situations are exceptions, as the purpose of the trip is not just for the individual going on it, but instead it is to spend time with family or to help those in need.

Parents should be able to trust their kids in these situations and see the good they are doing by going on the trip.

In every situation during spring break, communication is very important between parents and their kids and is influential in making the relationship work. All in all, parents should assess the situation and surrounding aspects, and make a decision based off of what they think is best for their family.

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Senioritis is real and I am living proof. Senioritis is when seniors find it extremely hard to motivate themselves to do work towards the end of the year.

Here are the symptoms: difficult time waking up in the morning, difficulty finishing homework, falling asleep in school, and having more trouble staying motivated in school.

You may not be able to be actually diagnosed with this, but the decline is common among seniors and cannot be pushed aside as just an excuse to be lazy.

Some people really consider this to be a psychological condition.

If it was really just an excuse as many say it is, then why is it so common among seniors?

Why am I suddenly falling asleep when I never have before in any classes until the end of this year?

I have always been on my game and able to stay wide awake during class no matter how late I was up the night before, but what the heck happened?

Obviously school has me overly exhausted and drained and it finally all hit me at once, which happened to be senior year.

- Haley Jones

Don’t believe the hype; senioritis is a myth.

For those underclassmen who can’t wait to be seniors because it will be the “easiest year of high school”, boy are you wrong. Sure, senior year is a lot of fun, but behind all that fun is a lot of work that has to be done in a little amount of time.

The year kicks off with adjusting to the grueling schedule that you probably gave yourself that I can assure you is the hardest of any year at Northview. Even if you don’t stack your schedule with a few more AP classes, even the regular classes are more challenging, and on top of everything you still have all of your college applications that you have due in a couple of months. That means essays on top of essays on top of essays.

If you casually stroll into your senior year with mind set that you have “senioritis”, you will no doubt be slapped in the face during the first week of school.

And if you think it gets any easier once your college applications are done, you’re wrong again. Now you get to start scholarship applications to help pay for the college you got into! Oh, and you’ll probably need to get a job so you have extra money for when you get to college too. You will also be taking leadership roles in your respective sports and activities to ensure that your senior year is the best that it can possibly be.

On top of it all, you’re trying to enjoy your last year at Northview and have fun while you can with the friends that might not be with you next year.

There are so many things that go into your senior year that it is impossible to completely slack off. Of course you’ll probably procrastinate on things until the last minute and maybe you’ll not do a homework assignment or two, but overall, senior year is just too important for someone to have “senioritis” and still have a successful year. - Matt Bishop

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OPINIONS April 7, 2017

Erin Chambers

Co-Editor

You know those people that always seem to need to be the center of attention? Those people that want to be praised just to lift themselves up and feel better than other people?

Our society has always had self obsessed people, but has social media caused our society to be narcissistic without even realizing it?

Some people post a selfie on instagram… and then the same one on Twitter…

and Snapchat... and VSCO; even though they will likely have the same people following them on each of the social media platforms. I don’t know how other people see this, but to me it seems like a cry for attention.

I understand there are times when you may really want to post a selfie like a senior picture, or after a photoshoot with your friends.

This is completely acceptable and yes, the positive comments people leave are a nice little confidence boost, but like all great things posting selfies should be in moderation and

limited to one social media platform.

Excessive posting

gives off a narcissistic message about yourself, even with honest intentions of showing a new outfit you like or a new makeup look. When I follow someone, I want to see pictures of someone having an adventure, or with someone they care about to learn more about them, not just a slew of selfies Social media should be

about so much more than showing yourself off. It should share with people you don’t connect with very much what you’re up to, and be a representation of who you are. I guess some people naturally are self obsessed, but do you really want to represent yourself this way?

What I’m trying to say is social media has taken away the virtue of being humble from our society.

Yes, we should be confident, but there comes a point to where posting a selfie more so represents a narcissistic cry for attention. Use your social media to show your adventures, your passions, and most importantly, use it to show more than just your external beauty.

Are assemblies wasting time?

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Choose one for the following question: How much do you enjoy State Testing?

A: love it; B: hate it; C: neutral, D; too confused about what is going on to answer If you’re a junior, you most likely picked D. Since my freshman year, the junior class has been taking all sorts of exams ranging from AIR tests to PARCC tests because we no longer are taking the OGTs like every other class before us has.

Along with that, a new point system has been developed for graduation. This applies to the 2018 graduating class and beyond.

In order to graduate from Northview, you need a specific number of points. They are earned through individual AIR tests for different subject areas.

An alternative way to graduate would be to score at least a 22 on the ACT. In other words, we are basically the guinea pigs for testing. The different state tests that have been tried out on us have been a bit exhausting. I don’t know why the state can’t just stick to one form of testing and just go with it. Not only is it stressful, but it can also be very confusing. Especially with the fact that it’s for graduation.

With all the different forms of testing that we have been taking, the requirements for graduation have gotten jumbled. Unless we are directly told, we don’t exactly know what it takes to graduate. Luckily we were recently informed bout the newest obligations.

Unlike our freshman and sophomore years, we get to be a part of the two hour delay week, unless we have make-up testing. For most of our class, it’s going to be nice not having any state testing this year (not including the ACT).

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Testing Are we too self centered? confusion Social media causes blind self obsession

Zoey Napierala

Staff Writer

Assemblies are the main way to get information out to everyone at the same time. They can be ‘informational’ like when Matt Bell came and spoke about heroin, or ‘fun’ like the pep rallies.

Along with the shortened classes they can be enjoyable to some.

However, is the time spent out of class really worth it? Some may argue that the assemblies take too much time away from the teachers and their students.

As we all know, the best way to learn and get questions answered is from class time with the teachers who know the subject.

Some may also argue that we have too many different schedules for these assemblies.

We have five schedules that are designated for both PM and AM assemblies. This can be a lot to

keep track of especially when they don’t always make it clear what schedule we are on.

Once everyone knows what schedule is in place, the classes are usually dismissed, seniors going first and freshmen going last or the whole school is released at the same time and heads to the gym.

However, that system was changed for the assembly on February 28, each class had an ‘assigned seat’ in the gym and everyone, including split classes, were expected to walk down and sit in these assigned areas, with attendance being taken after the class was seated.

Matt Bell came and spoke to us about heroin and we had to sit with our fourth period class. We were dismissed by section, meaning the lower level of bleachers were brought down to the gym first and then the upper levels.

Now, I would’ve been al-

right with leaving with my class, but having to sit with them too?

That’s unfair for the split classes and the upperclassmen who should be able to sit on the lower levels with better seating. Because of this change, they were forced to sit in the underclassmen area with worse seating and not being able to hear well due to the poor sound system.

Assemblies have to be wanted by the students or the purpose is nonexistent. If a major amount of the student body does not want the assembly and doesn’t want to be there, then it’s utterly pointless. Students will not listen to the subject and will zone out most, if not all, of the time and the message of the assembly will be missed completely.

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Spring

ADVENTURES Spring break is a time for adventures, finding friends, and having the time of your life. With all of the hype students give spring break, there’s a lot of pressure to make sure you have the “best spring break ever!” The Student Prints has some suggestions for you regarding the various adventures you can take when trying to make this year’s spring break count.

Photos by Edward Lammie

TAKE A TRIP WALK IN WOODS UIT S M I W S

SPRING BREAK SURVIVAL KIT - Abby Summers

S ES S P S LO LA F G N IP SU PLAYING CARDS L F HEADP L HONES A OI G R N ANNI ME T A C EEN D R C I SUNS FLOPPY HAT O G A B R H C A BEA OL P BASEBALL CAP

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SCIENCE FUN ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

Taylor Rosplohowski and Katie Mertens

Top Ten Spring Break Destinations With spring break coming right around the corner, it’s time to plan, pack, and create new memories. If you’re unsure where to go for your vacation this year, don’t panic! These destinations can help push you in the right direction.

- Emma DeMascio

what to bring on spring break

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Miami, Florida The Bahamas Cancun, Mexico Orlando, Florida

Los Angeles, California Austin, Texas New Orleans, Louisiana Tucson, Arizona Key West, Florida

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CHAMBERS The buckeye is a delicious mixture of hot fudge and peanut butter sauce, add a few buckeyes in there… is there anything better?

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CHAMBERS Although it’s size may scare some people off, the hot fudge cake is the perfect thing to satisfy your chocolate cravings. And who doesn’t love leftovers?

This is the most sought after sundae ever since Mr. Freeze has opened. The classic caramel and hot fudge combo with the saltiness of the pecans is irresistible.

Q&A Mr. Hazel

As spring gets here everyone in Sylvania is thrilled to say that our beloved ice cream shop, Mr. Freeze is open again. If you have never been before you may at first be overwhelmed by all the different flavors, sundaes, or combinations that are available to you. As a person who has worked there for three years, you gradually learn what are the best things for certain types of people. Here are some tips for the next time you are in the mood for a sweet treat.

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INTERVIEWED BY JOSIE UMFLEET

Mr. Hazel is a sophomore and junior English teacher. He also coaches the Speech and Debate team.

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Why did you decide to become a teacher?

“I’ve always wanted to become a teacher.”

What do you do in your free time?

“I read a lot, go running every morning , and take care of my 18 month old son.”

What is your favorite animal and why?

“A fox because it’s my son’s same.”

If you could eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?

“Hummus because I have it everyday for lunch.”

What’s your biggest fear?

“Failure.”

What do you get at Starbucks? ”I usually get a venti dark roast.”

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On the road in the SYL Graphics courtesy of Katie Mertins

When in Sylvania, you can get ice cream just about anywhere, but some of the most popular are Coldstone, Dairy Queen, Timbo’s, Koala Berry, and of course everyone’s favorite; Mr. Freeze. If you go out to eat and you’re looking for something sweet, don’t be afraid to check out some of our favorite ice cream shops.

This one’s for the ladies especially, but when in doubt, photoshoot it out! Some of the best spots to take pictures are in Downtown Sylvania, the Art Museum, and the Botanical Gardens. So if you ever feel like being a model for the night, find someone with a professional camera, get your best friends, and go strike a pose!

SYLVANIA If nothing else, there’s always a way to be active. From running outside, to going to the gym, to joining a recreational sports league, getting active can happen anywhere and anytime.

Along with getting active is visiting the many parks; Olander, Wildwood, Secor, Pacesetter, and many more to choose from. Exercising with some friends is always a fun way to bond and stay healthy at the same time.

When looking for something fun to do, there’s always the mall (as long as it’s before curfew (anyone under 17 needs to be with someone older than 21 after 4pm Fridays and Saturdays). The mall is a fun place to eat, shop, and hangout with your friends. In addition to hanging out in the mall don’t hesitate to stop by with your friends or family or on a date and see a good movie.

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Sylvania kids always complain that we have nothing to do, so we usually turn to food. Our idea of a fun night is going out to dinner with our friends to places like Chipotle, Piada, Five Guys, Pizza Fire, etc. If you’re looking for a change, they’ve created a sushi version of Chipotle and Piada: Fusion located at the intersection between Secor and Central.

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Good for study sessions, dates, and grabbing to-go, coffee is one of the popular choices for an activity in Sylvania. From places like Chandler Cafe, Starbucks, Biggby, Mayberry Coffee, etc, coffee is one of the best things to do when you’re looking for a good time. The new coffee bar called Sip, located at the intersection between Secor and Central, is definitely worth checking out.

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Almost Maine makes audience swoon Taylor Rosplohowski Staff Writer

If you were looking for something to do last weekend, you should have checked out NV’s spring play, “Almost Maine”. It featured lots of little love stories and disconnected friends in a small town.

The talented cast had been preparing for a great show since the beginning of February. Being a romantic comedy, the show was a series of ten short scenes with different sets of characters in each one that were struggling with some aspect of love.

The cast included seniors Andrew Nickoli, Luke Achinger, Caity Hoffman, Parker Cellura, Logan Yarbro and juniors Riley Runnells, Kati Garibian, and Ally Leamy. There were no lead roles, as each cast member was represented equally, accord-

ing to Runnells. There were two understudies, freshman Sydney Johnston and sophomore Tristan Bonde.

As for the crew, it was “rather selective for this show,” according to Hoffman. “Our lights, sound, props, run, and costume techniques were the best. The show looked incredible thanks to them,” she said.

The cast enjoyed being a part of it because of how hard they worked and because it was an “incredible production about love and life’s little moments,” Runnells said. There were also a lot of seniors - and kissing - involved. Plus who doesn’t love a good rom-com?

Being the seniors’ last show, Wisniewski said he is definitely going to miss NV Theatre. “I’ve been involved with NV theatre since the fourth grade, so it will be like losing an arm or a leg. For this show in particular, I will miss being the stage manager because

GEER SENIOR CAITY HOFFMAN, junior Ally Leamy, seniors Parker Cellura, Andrew Nickoli, Luke Achinger, juniors Riley Runnells, Kati Garibian, and senior Logan Yarbro stand after the final scene. it has been an extremely eye opening experience to watch and help facilitate this play’s evolu-

tion from nothing into the very lifelike town of Almost Maine.

For theatre in general, I will

miss the community and friendships that theatre has helped me forge,” he said.

FEATURE MUSICIAN: Chase Rollet About the musician:

How many instruments do you play and what are they?

I play two instruments regularly: clarinet and percussion. As far as percussion goes I mainly play drum set.

Are you involved in any band related activities outside of school?

Yes, I play with a Jazz Band and Jazz Combo, and play in Honors Bands when they are available.

What’s the hardest thing about playing?

The hardest thing about playing in an ensemble of any kind is not overplaying and speeding up when the rest of the ensemble gets louder or starts to fluctuate in tempo.

What inspired you to join band?

I decided to join band back in sixth grade because I’ve always been interested in music and I thought learning it more intricately would be a fun experience.

What is your favorite memory?

My favorite memory from band was specifically from Marching Band last year, when we traveled to UT a few of us from drumline discovered an empty office while we were trying to avoid doing work and spent a good amount of time in there making coffee and writing on the white boards.

Do you have any future goals? (i.e. College for music) I am attending The Ohio State University in the fall to major in music education, so my ultimate goal is to graduate from there with a degree and as little debt as possible.

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Andrea Almeida Online Editor

It’s a new year and season for Boys’ Lacrosse as the Wildcats take off with an impressive performance.

Their season opener against St. Mary Catholic Center ended in a 16-0 home victory.

“Our numbers are a little short this year but if we focus on winning, we will definitely get the job done,” senior Chase Mercer said.

The boys had an additional 10-9 win against Bishop Fenwick High School, but an unfortunate 6-16 loss against

Archbishop High School in Cincinnati.

The Cats also fell short 7-9 against St. John's Jesuit.

“We played well our first game that weekend, but fell short the second. We just need to move on and focus on the rest of the season,” Mercer said.

This upcoming season looks promising for the Cats, according to junior Glenn Earhart.

“I look forward to the quality team bonding with the guys. It’s gonna be a great season both on and off the field,” Earhart said.

Catch the Boys’ LAX team at their next home game against Bowling Green at Cats Stadium April 11 at 7 p.m.

Athletic Events to check out this weekend - all @ home

SATURDAY JV Baseball vs Ottawa Hills 10am Varsity Baseball vs Ottawa Hills 12:30pm Freshman Baseball vs Perrysburg 3pm & 5pm MONDAY Boys’ Tennis vs Clay 4:30pm Softball vs Anthony Wayne 5pm JV Baseball vs Anthony Wayne 5pm Girls’ Lacrosse vs Anthony Wayne 5pm

SOPHOMORE PAYTON CARTER and senior Bee Esbach are cutting to get open for the ball on offense against Central Catholic. They defeated the Irish 9-3.

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Erin Chambers

Co-Editor

With a new coach and team full of new players, the Girls’ Lacrosse team is off to an impressive start.

On March 4, the team had

their first scrimmages against teams from various regions of Ohio in Sandusky.

They won a game, tied a game, and lost a game.

On March 18 they were also supposed to have another day full of scrimmages, but it got cancelled due to weather.

“The scrimmages were a good experience to play really good teams from around Ohio.

Our team is doing a great job even though we are a very new and young team,” senior captain Maggie Eding said.

On March 21 and March 23 the team had their first regular season games against Notre Dame and Tecumseh, respectively.

They had an early lead on

Notre Dame in the first half, but the Eagles ultimately caught up and defeated the LadyKats 4-3.

Tecumseh was easily defeated 14-2.

“I think our girls are getting better and better each week. We still have a lot to learn, but we are working very hard in practice. We have a lot of athletic girls with natural talent. I am looking forward to watching us progress as a team throughout our season,” Head Coach Doug Carter said.

Their next matchups were against Central Catholic on March 27, and St. Ursula on April 3.

The team played Bedford April 8 and they will face Anthony Wayne for the second time this season on April 10.

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Liz Liber

Features Editor

Girls’ Track and Field are starting off quickly for a very fast season.

Track season goes by notoriously fast with school winding down, and about two meets a week.

From the time the season starts to the time that the State meet rolls around, is a mere three months.

The girls had a meet in Versailles, Ohio where they cleaned up. Athletes placed in every event that they participated in. The girls had representatives in all four relays, the high jump, long jump, both throwing events, the 800, 400, 1600, and 3200.

“The Versaille Invitational was a good first meet to see where we all are and to get closer as a team,” junior Sarah Adya said.

The season will fly by with many dual meets during the week, and invitationals on the weekend.

There are four dual meets and seven invitationals, along with the Northern Lakes League (NLL) meet and the state qualifying meets, for Districts, Regionals, and States.

“As a senior I expect the season to run smoothly and go swiftly, and I am really just out there to have fun, yet still be competitive,” senior Kayla Kucway said.

Some races to watch are the Girls 4x800, 4x200, 4x100, and 4x200 relays. As well as individual races and throwing events such as shot put and discus.

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March Madness: UNC plays Gonzaga for title Patrick Andres

Staff Writer

Get this: entering this year, the teams in college basketball’s Final Four had 20 Final Fours and seven national championships between them. And 19 and six of those two honors belonged to one team.

North Carolina, which ranks as one of the most successful programs ever to play the game, was no stranger to the Final Four, and took a tough route to the semifinal round this year. The top-seeded Tar Heels smacked around Texas Southern in the first round before barely escaping with their life against Arkansas. Regional wins against Butler and Kentucky (on a Luke Maye shot that dropped through the hoop with :00.3 remaining) propelled the Powder Blue to the Final Four.

Here is where the sanity ends. After Carolina’s 19, the next highest amount of Final Fours for any team playing for the championship was one.

The Oregon Ducks, seeded third, could only point to a single trip to the inaugural Final Four, in 1939, before this year.

This ended with a scintillating run through the tournament in which UO kayoed Iona, Rhode Island, Michigan, and Kansas in succession to put a team that was without its injured star, Chris Boucher, in Phoenix to play for all the marbles.

Gonzaga was the other

shocking of all. South Carolina can call to its name four wins in the NCAA tournament in the last 45 years and all of them have come this edition. A win over Marquette was largely overlooked, as the Gamecocks’ next adversary, Duke, came into the Tourney white-hot, on the strength of a conference tournament victory.

Carolina dismissed the Blue Devils with ease and then spanked Baylor in the next round to reach the Elite Eight against conference compatriot Florida. A thriller for the game’s first 35 minutes, clutch performances helped turn the matchup into a laugher, won by a team that had by now captured America’s imagination.

The Final Four itself was one to remember, with both games coming down to the wire thanks to large second-half comebacks by South Carolina and Oregon. However, Gonzaga and North Carolina were able to hold off their persistent foes and reach their first and eleventh national

The Final Four itself was one to remember, with both games coming down to the wire... one seed to reach the Finals and their route was far from easy. The Bulldogs had to pull away from 16-seeded South Dakota State, and were aided by a controversial call in their win over Northwestern.

Regionals brought a sloppy win over West Virginia and a resounding blowout of Xavier that proved Gonzaga finally belonged in the Final Four, an event they had been on the outside looking in of for 19 consecutive springs.

The Final Team in the Final Four was the most

finals, respectively.

The four survivors only gave a hint of the other madness that had transpired. Wisconsin beat reigning national champion Villanova in the second round on a late layup from Toledoan Nigel Hayes.

Michigan and Xavier put together unexpected runs, leading the Wolverines and Musketeers to the Sweet Sixteen before unexpected losses.

The Women’s NCAA Tournament, a lesser tournament in following but equal in quality of play and passion, resulted in dynastic Connecticut reaching the Final Four yet again, its tenth turn there in a row. It was joined there

by Mississippi State, Stanford, and South Carolina.

The first game was one of the finest in women’s basketball history, with the Bulldogs shocking UConn in overtime to end a skein of 111 straight wins. South Carolina beat Mississippi State to claim the other spot in the final, which it won. Back on the men’s side, TCU destroyed Georgia Tech 88-56 to win the second-tier National Invitational Tournament, a step down in prestige from the NCAAs.

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This past weekend, Boys’ Track and Field competed at a district preview at Perkins High School in Sandusky.

“I think we did pretty well for our first meet of the year. Based on this meet, I think we will have a strong season,” junior Joey Okeke said.

The team has been preparing for this season by practicing every day with distance runners running at Wildwood and sprinters and jumpers on the track.

“We are a young but talented team. Our goal is to be in the top three in the NLL’s. I think we will have a very good season and definitely much better than the past few years.

We have a large, talented coaching staff that helps out a lot,” Coach David Briggs said.

“I believe that our team will have a great season this year. We are practicing five days a week and our coach is working us hard to prepare for our track meets,” junior Jeffrey Blanks said.

The team will continue to strive for success in their upcoming meets. The next track meet is April 8.

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Baseball starts regular season 3-0 Matt Bishop

Sports Editor

Every year in March, the Northview Baseball team kicks off spring training and begins preparing for the new season.

Most years, the team travels to Florida over spring break, but with that week falling in the middle of April this year, they will be in the middle of league play and will have to stay in Sylvania.

Instead, the team practiced almost every day either inside or outside, depending on the weather, with full focus on league play. Even if it was 28 degrees and snowing to the point where you could hardly see the ball off the bat, they still practiced outside. This allowed them to practice multiple aspects of the game at one time and provided much more space.

If they had to practice inside, they either hit in the gym or ran in the hallways.

The team has also had many scrimmages leading up to the season in order to practice game-like scenarios. The first scrimmage was at home against Ottawa Hills and the Cats won 11-1.

They followed this up with three scrimmages on three consecutive days

against Whitmer, Swanton, and Clay. They defeated Whitmer 11-6, Swanton 14-1, and Clay 13-9.

“The scrimmages benefited the team most by exposing our strengths and weaknesses, and what we need to work on as a team,” senior Nick Wyatt said.

The home opener for the regular season was on March 28 against Bowsher. Junior right-hander David Mulligan had the honor of being the opening day starter for the Wildcats.

The Cats started the season off strong with a win, 9-4. Junior catcher Ben Boyers led the team by going 3-4 from the plate with a double and 3 RBIs. The team played well, but still has a lot to improve upon, according to Wyatt.

“The game was all right. We didn’t show anything spectacular, but I know as the season progresses we will grow and adapt as a team,” Wyatt said.

The team then had a doubleheader on April 1 at home against Liberty Center and Findlay. Junior Dylan Bush pitched a perfect game in the win over Liberty Center and led the Cats to an 11-0 win. NV also defeated Findlay 8-5, powered by a home run from junior Jarrett Batanian.

Next up will be a home game against Delta followed by a contest against Genoa.

Photo Courtesy NV Baseball Twitter SENIOR SHANE BANACHOWSKI catches the ball to make an out against Bowsher. This was the Wildcats’ home opener as they went on to win the game 9-4.

The next game for the Wildcats will be at home against Delta.

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Softball team improves significantly Josie Umfleet

Business Editor

The Girls’ Softball season is now underway. The team had tryouts the week of February 20. Cory Brian is the coach of the Varsity team and senior Taylor Vandenbroek is the captain. Bryan May is the

coach of the JV team and he is also the coach for Fusion, which is a local travel team. The team consists of 11 freshmen, one sophomore, and one junior, with most of these freshman coming from the Fusion travel team.

The captains for the JV team are sophomore Anne Barchick and junior Allison Suchomma.

“This year JV only has two players from last year, me and Allison. Going into the season we knew that we were going to have a lot of freshmen, especially from the Fusion team. I was really excited to get the opportunity to have new girls on the team that would each bring something great to our team. Within a few practices I could already tell that I loved my new

teammates. I can’t wait for the season to start, because my team is ready to play,” Barchick said.

The team has been practicing everyday for three hours. Each practice they either hit or field. When the team hits, they use the batting cages and hit off of the softball tees or they have a teammate pitch the softballs right to them. When the softball team fields they usually do drills for the infield and outfield.

“The season is going really well so far. We have improved a lot from last year and I think we are going to have a great season,” sophomore Varsity player Brookelyn Duhamel said.

The first official game was on Wednesday March 29 against Central Catholic. JV won 13-1 and Varsity lost 10-3. Their next game is on April 4 against Whitmer at home.

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Club sports teach life lessons to students Abby Summers

Staff Writer

Many high school students play a high school sport and also choose to participate in their sport outside of school during the off season.

These sports are called club sports, and playing them comes with a few positives and negatives.

Being part of a club sport can have some downfalls. One of these downfalls is that it can be more intense and time consuming than the normal season for the sport.

Usually athletes in club sports only play that one sport. The reason for this is practices, games, and competitions are very time consuming and can be expensive. All of that intensive focus can cause burnout. Students need to be careful to have a healthy balance of fun and sport to avoid burnout.

“I enjoy club volleyball because everyone on my team seems to have a passion for it like I do. The coach is intense and strict which can be super stressful, but in the long run it helps and we need

it to be good,” sophomore Aubrey Nemire said.

On the positive side of club sports is playing a sport you love more while spending even more time with friends.

“I dance at Company C Dance Club, and I love being part of this club, it’s like a second family. We travel to many different competitions. Most of my friends dance with me, and I know we will stay close forever,” freshman Ashley Aston said.

Many Northview students are on travel teams. A lot of soccer player’s play on Pacesetter, Valentis, GTFC, Metro, and more.

Common dance studios to find dancers at when they are not in the NV gym are Company C Dance Club, Inspire, Daryl Jervis Dance Studio and Dance Expressions.

Many volleyball players play club at Glass City, Premier, and TVC. There are many good reasons to be part of a club sport. If you really enjoy the sport you can pursue it in the future.

Overall, club sports have many positives and negatives. But most of all there are many life lessons that are learned when someone plays a club sport, such as teamwork, a strong work ethic, and achieving goals.

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SOPHOMORE AUBREY NEMIRE and her club volleyball team called Glass City get ready for a game in one of their tournaments. Nemire plays club volleyball in addition to playing for the Northview Volleyball team in the fall.

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About the athlete:

When did you start playing baseball?

I basically started playing when I came out of the womb.

Do you model your game after anyone? If so, who and why?

I model my hitting after Kris Bryant because he has one of the best swings in the game.

What is your pregame routine?

Before games I just listen to my pregame playlist and envision myself hitting dingers.

What is your favorite memory while playing baseball for NV? During my sophomore year I had the winning hit against Perrysburg in the District Semi-Final when they were ranked fourth in the state. It was a huge win.

What will you miss most about playing baseball for NV? I’ll miss hitting dingers all day every day with the team.

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Career Accolades for NV One shy of single season doubles record-11 4 year Varsity player w/ career avg of .329

Top 10 in RBIs for season-26 Led team in hit by pitches-10