Volume 87: Senior Issue

Find out where the class of 2013 is headed, pg. 6 & 7

The Senior Prints Sylvania Northview High School

OPINIONS

5403 Silica Drive Sylvania, Ohio 43560

Volume 87, Issue 12

May 30, 2013

Swaggerty scolded for Twitter Senior Prank, Pg.5

FEATURES

College decision, Pg.6/7 A&E

Confessions, Pg.9 SPORTS

MELICK

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL of Discipline Mellisa McDonald meets with Principal Steven Swaggerty over his recent twitter actions.

“Disciplinary actions will be taken,” McDonald said.

>> Libby Headman & Sam Good [Features Editor & Staff writer]

Jack and Caitlin, Pg.12

Dr. Rieger releases name change

Tables have been turned recently in the disciplinary office of Mellisa McDonald when she had a few unexpected visitors sent down to her office. Over the course of the year, the administration has been monitoring each other.

Word is out that last week Principal Steve Swaggerty was called to a meeting with Mrs. McDonald about posting mean and inappropriate tweets about Northview. The tweets have been was taken down, but several students were able to see what they said.

“I was scrolling through my twitter feed and I noticed something was off about Mr. Swaggerty’s tweets,” senior Abby Masters said. “He tweeted some pretty mean things about NV. Like that our students are stinky and Southview is way better.”

Mr. Swaggerty is under investigation for treason against NV and

working for SV, telling them all about our secrets from sports to academics. Mr. Swaggerty has been bashing NV’s sports and school spirit saying in a tweet that, “SV is an amazing school compared to NV.” There has also been a recent spike in students receiving demerits.

Wednesday schools have increased as well due to tardiness and students parking in the wrong parking spots. Last Friday, Tracy Creque sent down Rod Achter for parking in the wrong parking spot. Mr. Achter parked in the back of the school by the football field because he said he wanted extra exercise in the morning.

“I thought he (Achter) was a new student. I did not recognize the car,” parking lot attendant Mrs. Creque said.

According to a very reliable sources, Mr. Achter along with several other students, will be serving a level three Wednesday school detention from 2:45 until 5:45 in Amy Schloegl’s room.

“I didn’t do it,” Disciplinary Assistant Principal Mr. Achter said.

Staff found guilty of hoarding cookies

>> Jack Melick

[Editor in chief]

Sylvania Schools Superintendent Dr. Brad Reiger has announced that he plans to change his last name. Dr. Reeger is currently taking suggestions.

“...I can completely change my life,” -Allison Reeger

>>sophomore This bizarre announcement comes after Sylvania Southview’s newspaper, The Catalyst, misspelled his name countless times on front-page news.

“My name is plastered on almost all of the school websites. Also…I before E,” Dr. RIEger said.

Many of the current submissions for Dr. Reiger’s (SV spelling) are currently under consideration. Dr. Goofenhuser, Jingleheimer-Schmidt as well as many others.

“I am actually very excited to change my last name. I can completely change my life,” daughter junior Allison Reeger said. TSP readers will be informed after the name decision has become legalized.

If you are interested in submitting a name suggestion, please call: 631-403-9000

>> Michelle Jacobson Meghan Keene [News Editors] Lunch ladies found guilty in the accusation of hoarding chocolate chip cookies.

Reports have been filed with complaints that the cookies that are served in lunch have abruptly stopped being served and no one knows why.

Immediate action was taken when the word was out. With extensive investigations, the culprits were discovered to be none other than the lunch ladies.

“I have no comment regarding the situation, it’s absurd and we’re all greatly offended,” lunch lady Little Debbie said.

The CSI, (cookie scene investigators) discovered hundreds of freshly baked cookies stored in the back of the lunchroom.

According to CSI investigator Chips Ahoy, this wrongdoing of withholding the cookies has been an on-going scheme for over a decade.

Not only were the lunch ladies keeping the cookies from NV, but they were selling them to Southview to earn extra money.

“This horrid crime will be brought to justice and that is a fact. I’ve seen a lot of crimes in my day, but nothing compares to this. I won’t stop until justice is served,” Officer Famous Amos said.

According to Officer Amos, the lunch

MELICK

SYLVANIA SCHOOLS LUNCH officials have been caught red handed with cookies.

Charges are currently pending within the Tolehouse Court. ladies will serve a sentence of up to five years of community service. They will have to give away cookies to the entire school for free. They will also be required to give a public apology to the entire school at an assembly.

Due to the decisions made by these women, Principal Steve Swaggerty will find

replacements immediately.

“I’m glad the lunch ladies are getting what they deserve. It’s time for justice to be served and have cookies brought back to NV. I still can’t believe they did this. All I ever said to them was to have a good day,” said senior Jules Aukerman.

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The Student Prints May 30, 2013

NEWS

What every COLLEGE student should know >> Libby Headman [Features Editor]

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egister for at least 15 hours per term. That’s a full load but not impossible, and if you have to drop a class, you won’t go into academic probation or become financially ineligible.

o not schedule back-to-back classes a half mile apart. No one wants to be running to class. instead spread out your classes throughout the day and week. he biggest mistake most students make is to not take advantage of their school’s resources. Your tuition pays for all the health services, study assistance programs, tutors, career guidance officers, and other campus professionals. Use them. ake sure you get an adviser in your major’s department and check in regularly. She can help identify those classes that are vital to your degree plan, but are offered only once a year.

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oing to bed early often means midnight; 3 a.m. Is typical; 4:30 a.m. Is “why bother?” tudy the same subject at the same time for the same amount of time every day. This is called discipline. It’s how people earn As. ype your notes on your computer after ever class before you do anything else. Now this information is filed in your computer, organized for exams, and possibly implanted in your brain. any employers view your GPA as the best indicator of work success.

Who are you excited to see in ten years?

ollege isn’t as easy as it seems the first week, start studying now or you’ll be three chapters behind by the second week. college isn’t as easy as it seems the first week, start studying now or you’ll be three chapters behind by the second week. eet with your counselor two times a semester. That person is paid to advise you on what major to pursue, tell you what classes to take and drop, and help you resolve scheduling conflicts.

oin a study group. You’ll meet people-and some studying might actually break out.

ake advantage of all the incredible things on campus you have already paid for: movie nights, plays, guest speakers, museums, concerts, newspapers, and sometimes cheap massages. ow to navigate the library search engine. You’re going to need things like call numbers, subject headings, etc. you’re not in Google anymore

t’s a myth that attendance isn’t taken in college. Many colleges require it. f you ask your professor for a special appointment because his office hours are inconvenient for you, your name will go down on a list. hether you’ll be marked down for an incorrect answer. If not, it pays to guess. If you are penalized, answer only the questions you know.

ake advantage of all the incredible things on campus you have already paid for: movie nights, plays, guest speakers, museums, concerts, newspapers, and sometimes cheap massages.

Tweets #Seniors love hashtags >> Juanita Vasquez [Staff writer]

“How can you choose one person?!”

– Jules Aukerman

“Thomas Needham because I’ve secretly had a crush on him for years!”

– Lia O’ Donnell

What would you tell your freshman self?

1. I want summer more than anything #senioritis 2. Want to hear a joke, homework#ProProcrastinator

10 Feb

3. You only live once#YOLO

2 Mar

4. Learn how to walk#Subtweet

21 Feb

26 Mar

5. DJ on the dance floor#tbwasajoke 13 Apr

“Make the best of your four years because they’ll be gone in the blink of an eye.”

– Emily Gross

Congratulations To Our Twin Seniors Haden & Clare Aldrich!

Mom & Dad

“You don’t have to be the best at everything, but you should still try.”

- Brian Jackson

Congratulations Michelle!

Love, Mom, Dad & Becky

6. 11 days #GraduationCountdown

22 May

7. Bumps and bruises#Prom2013

19 May

8. We are done #Swag

28 May

The Student Prints May 30, 2013

Michelle, Meghan, & Clare I’m sitting here, with a month away from graduation, writing my goodbye column and all I can think about is how crazy it is that I have reached this point. Where did the days go when I was just worried about coloring inbetween the lines or pulling off braces? Now all the worries revolve around college and transitioning into new places. It could not be truer that your four years in high school go by so fast. In the beginning of this year, all I could think about was graduation and how ready I was to start college. However, now with only a few weeks left all I want to do is find a pause button. I’ve enjoyed senior year so much and as much as I am looking forward to going off to college next year, part of me is not ready for this year to end.

Being on newspaper and a member of The Student Prints has been one of the best experiences I’ve had during high school. I’ve learned so much from being on staff both my junior and senior years of high school. In fact, being on Staff helped me make my decision to major in Journalism. After working on 24 issues and writing over fifty stories these past two years, I can say my time in the pub was well spent. I’ve spent more time in the pub these past two years than I have anywhere else at Northview throughout my four years of high school. “I was in the pub,” is a typical response my friends and family hear from me when I’m

Michelle Jacobson

M.I.A from lunch/commons or from home on a Wednesday night (shout out to mom and dad to thank you for having to pick me up so many times from school on Wednesday nights.)

Having to give up lunch and commons periods, as well as staying after school may sound horrible, but if you want me to tell you the truth, it really isn’t. The pub always offers a chaotic atmosphere consisting of staff members with witty jokes, comments and stories, music and of course everyone’s favorite, FOOD. I could not have asked for a better experience being on a high school newspaper staff and I’m so proud of all the work we’ve accomplished. Great job pubbers!

To my “lunch bunch” table: Thank you Meghan, Makena, Clare, Sam, and Kaelynn for such a fun year. It’s been great getting to know you all better this year and I’m going to miss you all. I’ve loved walking into newspaper this year, plopping down at our table and engaging in conversations, mostly revolving around school, clothes, funny stories and of course Meghan’s favorite, Adam Levine. No matter the topic it’s been enjoyable and I hope to stay in touch with all of you. I want to especially thank Clare for, well, putting up with me and of course always being there. Clare, you are one of my closest friends and I can always count on you. Whether it’s to talk or just to give me some pretzels, I know I can rely on you.

Meghan Keene

News Editor

Writing this good-bye column has been something that I have been dreading doing for my entire senior year. I’m not the best at good-byes and having to say good-bye to the entire student body and the beloved Student Prints is mind-wrenching and I hate that it has come so soon. So I guess this good-bye is going to be bittersweet. Bitter because I’m leaving behind the thing I loved most about high school but sweet because I now get to go to college and experience life in a different kind of way.

It’s so strange and surreal to me that after being in the Pub for four years, this is the last story I will ever write here at The Student Prints. I remember in the years past listening to the seniors talk about how hard it was to write their final goodbye and I remember thinking that they were being over-dramatic, but let me tell you that I was beyond wrong. Just the thought of writing this brings tears to my eyes so I now understand what they were going through.

For those who know me, you know that I am not the loudest person and that I almost never speak my mind. Some say it’s a curse but I think it’s a gift. I get to express myself through the paper, and that alone is worth my quietness. That’s what the paper gave me; it gave me a voice. It allowed me to be heard by those around me. That is something that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The memories will also be everlasting. Some will fade but others will be too darn funny to forget about.

News Editor

To Huey: Thank you so much for all of your help these past two years. You have made newspaper so enjoyable, especially with your sarcastic and ever so funny personality. The time you have spent helping me, giving me ideas and tending to my “allergies” of the justification button is noted and much appreciated. The hours you spend working on the paper are ten times longer than it takes me to come up with a catchy headline for each article. Since sophomore year in photojournalism, to senior year on The Student Prints, you have helped me grow as a writer and recognize my interest in journalism.

The Student Prints has easily been my favorite thing about high school, hands down. The second I signed up for journalism writing and design my freshman year, I knew that someday, I would be an actual staffer and not just a student learning the ropes. Thanks to the paper, I realized my love for journalism. I love everything about it. The interviews, the writing, the pictures, the hard-work and even page designing, it all was amazing. Except for the deadlines, I never got along with those. I’m sure I made at least one throughout my career, hopefully. Regardless of everything, the countless hours and stress that came along with it, I can look back now and say that it was all worth it. I wouldn’t change anything about my experience at The Student Prints.

Now for the mushy goodbye and thank you part. (Just bare with me, this isn’t going to be fun for me either.) My first goodbye goes to the one and only Ms. Huey. Without you, the paper wouldn’t be award-winning material and we never would’ve learned how to be great journalists. Thank you for dealing with all of the craziness and for spending a lot of your time being the supervisor so we were able to do what we loved. You’ll never know how much it all meant to me.

Yianni and Abbey. I don’t know if you’ll even see this but thank you for being the best co-editors my first year on staff. I was an intimidated sophomore afraid of the seniors and you guys made

Clare Aldrich Staff Writer

It has been an amazing experience being a part of The Student Prints for the last two years.

I have loved writing ever since junior high so it was fun to be able to write and interview many interesting and talented people.

I wanted to be a part of the newspaper because of my older brother, David. I thought it was so cool to see his name in the school paper above all the funny articles he would write.

Although I’m not nearly as funny, I thought I would give it a try anyway. I made the cut after being interviewed by Ms. Huey but had to squeeze the class into my schedule. That left me without a lunch period and in a different class period than everyone else. My first year of the class was kind of a struggle because I had to get used to the class without actually being in it, but I would like to thank Caitlin DeGross for eating lunch with me every day in the Pub. Newspaper has gotten significantly more enjoyable because this year I was able to be in the class with everyone else. As my procrastination level has increased, I’m surprised I actually made it through the year! I want to thank Ms. Huey for supporting our ideas, correcting our errors, and being a role model to all of us. Michelle, Meghan, Sam, Kaelynn and Makena, thank you for helping me through this whole year and listening to me rant every day. You are all amazing and I’m glad I was able to sit and laugh with you guys. Get ready to attend a fantastic wedding within the next few years ;) Thank you for being just as excited about my crazy, long-distance relationship as I am!

Kaelynn, even though you came into the class late this year, you have become one of my closest friends and I want to thank you for cheering me up every day and pushing me through my senioritis! I know you’ll be a fantastic news editor next year. Michelle, you have one of my best friends for years and spending 4th period with you every day always made me smile. You have the best attitude and you never failed to make me laugh uncontrollably. Lauren, you are the sweetest person ever and I’m so glad I got to know you this year. Thank you for editing my stories and helping me with my budget ideas in Math. Never doubt your amazing talents! You’re going to be an awesome features editor! I would also like to thank my friends, family, and boyfriend for just being plain awesome and supporting me in everything that I do. Lastly, I would like to thank the entire staff for being the weirdest and most entertaining group of people that I’ve ever come across.

High school has brought me some of my best friends, memories, and experiences. I’ve gained friends and lost friends which although it’s sad, it’s a part of growing up. I’ve learned to be patient, understanding, and forgiving. I have also had the opportunity to work with young children by shadowing teachers at different elementary schools, which was an amazing experience that I’m so grateful to have had. I’ve witnessed pep assemblies, sporting events, and countless dances that I will never forget. As my high school career is coming to an end, I’m realizing how many opportunities that I’ve had and how surreal it is to be graduating at the beginning of June.

This article can’t get any sappier, right? Wrong. This year has been interesting to say the least but I’ve learned the most about myself this year. I’m so glad that I’ve had some of the best experiences here at Northview, but I’m eager to begin the next chapter of my life. This fall I’ll be heading off to Eastern Michigan University with my best friend, Nikki, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me

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In just a few months I will be unpacking and moving into my dorm at Ohio University.

Since I’ve pictured that day for so long now, I know once I get there I’ll be excited, but also a bundle of nerves. It’s going to be weird at first transitioning from high school to college but my time at NV, the friends I’ve made and experiences I’ve had has prepared me for the future. I’ve accepted the fact that I’m not Peter Pan so I must grow up and move on from high school. It’s been a great four years and I want to say goodbye and wish everyone good luck for the future!

me realize that being on staff was so much fun and it didn’t matter what your grade level was, all that mattered was that you got your work done.

To the original four, look at us now! Caitlin, Libby and Drew, we made it so far and I can’t believe we actually stuck through it for four years, you guys are amazing.

To my little table group, you guys made senior year in the Pub so much fun and I will never forget the endless laughs and the stories that made us laugh until we almost cried. Clare, Makena, Michelle, Sam and Kaeylnn, best of luck to you guys in the upcoming years. I know we’ll all stay in touch! I mean we’ll all be reunited at Clare’s wedding ;) I love you guys!

Juanita, you are one of my best friends and I’m so happy that you decided to join staff last year. You are such a hard-worker and I love all of the time we spent laughing and gossiping during our free periods.

Xavier, you’ve been one of my really good friends since freshman year and I couldn’t ask for a better friend to have. We have so many great memories and I’m so happy that we’re both going to UT! Spencer, you’ve been one of my best friends for as long as I can remember and I love you to death. We’ve been through so much together and no matter what, we always stick together. You’re not only my best friend but I also consider you to be my brother and I’m eager to see where the future takes us. I love you Spencer!

To everyone else on staff, you guys did an amazing job with the paper this past year and we couldn’t have asked for a better staff. Good luck next year with the new staffers!

I’d also like to give a shout-out to all of my teachers. I’ve always loved school and all of the amazing and dedicated teachers make school a better place and more enjoyable. So thank you for everything you’ve taught me and I know I will use it in college.

My final goodbye goes to my family. Thank you for supporting me throughout high school. I know this is very cliché but you guys are the best family a girl could have and I’m blessed that I’m able to spend the rest of my life with you guys.

Mom and Dad, thank you for dealing with my crabbiness and thank you for helping me through tough situations and never giving up on me.

You both are my role models and I’m so proud to be your daughter. Abby, you’re by far my best friend. We fight a lot but you’re my big sister and I love you more than anything! Jacob, you mean so much to me. You’ll always be my big brother and I know that I can always depend on you for anything and everything. And finally, Baxter. By far the best dog a girl could ever wish for. (I know I’m secretly your favorite!)

So now that all of that is out of the way, I guess this is it Northview. I can’t believe it’s finally here but I’m ready to move on to bigger and better things with my life. The Student Prints will always hold a very special place in my heart. It helped me become the person I am today and no amount of thank you’s can ever repay that.

“It happens to everyone as they grow up.

You find out who you are and what you want, and then you realize that people you’ve known forever don’t see things the way you do. So you keep the wonderful memories, but find yourself moving on,” Nicholas Sparks.

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The Student Prints May 30, 2013

Juanita, Tork & Sam

Tork Barayan

Staff Writer

For someone who’s only nineteen years old, I’ve had the misfortune of saying and hearing many good byes. There are the good byes to my family back in Saudi Arabia after every summer, and there were the good byes to my Canadian friends when it was decided for me to leave Montreal and move here, to Sylvania, Ohio. There will be the good byes to my parents when I leave for college this fall at the Ohio State University. But before that, there is one more group that I must address. Sylvania Northview High School, this is goodbye.

While I have only been a student here for two years, I have made lifelong friends and unforgettable memories. I have been through the ups and downs that a typical student should have; not those that a new student would. I feel like I’ve been here since freshman year. Ask any new student and they will tell you, that’s basically all we ask for, is to fit in.

Well, I think I’ve made a pretty good job of doing that.

Now, on the mushy stuff. It’s only natural though, it’s not like I became who I am alone. I had a little help from my friends and teachers.

Okay, so a LOT of help. I’m not afraid of admitting it. Ain’t no thang but a chicken wang.

First and foremost, I would like to thank someone who probably won’t read this unless his sister brings it home to show him, being a graduate and all, Andrew Winzeler. We met in English class last year, and you was the first person to utter a word to me. Mind you, this was on my third day of attending NV. “Yo dude, I don’t think I’ve seen you before. I’m Andrew.” That’s all it took. I have something too look forward to every day because hey, now I have someone to talk to. Next thing you know, I have a solid group of people to sit with at lunch. The rest isn’t all that special, unless you consider me dancing on a lunch table. But that’s a story for another day. So Andrew, thanks bud. –Your favorite Arab.

Next up is a kid who I met last year but got really close to this year, my best bud, my bro, my booboo, Justin Lupica. It’s funny, I only started talking to you because you were blasting a song that I recognized, but I couldn’t think of the title of it. I’m pretty sure it was Cyclone by Baby Bash. Anyway, you are honestly the friend who showed me the most loyalty and honesty since I’ve met you. I think that’s why I don’t mind bailing you out when your ancient jeep needs a jump start in the middle of the rain or when you need to find parts for it in downtown Toledo past midnight on a Saturday.

That was honestly one of the best nights I’ve had in a long time, and I was having a pretty bad week. I guess what I’m trying to say is, I’m glad we’re friends, and thanks for being a pretty good one at that. –Your booboo.

Every guy needs a girl best friend, that’s one of the many Torkisms that I follow in life (By the way, follow me on twitter for more Torkisms). There’s no one here in NV that can even compare to my girl Ashley Bielski. How you doin good lookin? You took me to Timbo’s last year for the first time, and we had some pretty interesting times.

We played soccer on tables and we scared our friends on Gibbs Bridge. And when I left for the summer last year, you went with me so I can deliver my good byes to my friends. Small world, huh? Well, now the goodbye is for you. Even though we’re both going to the

Juanita Vasquez

same college, I really will miss you. You irreplaceable baby girl, and you better take care of yourself. I’m holding you to that cup of coffee when we get there. –Your homie Hey, Juanita. Yeah, this is for you. I hate how you’re making me do this. You just had to write about me in yours, huh? But you’re my best-ish friend. I’m just kidding though. I would write for you regardless. But listen.

Despite all the drama that we’ve been through, whether we’re directly involved in it or not, I want to say thanks. Because unlike most friends who speak their minds, you speak the truth, regardless of how disadvantageous it is for you. Even though you gave me the biggest scare of my life when we first met, I’m glad you scared me. I’m glad you beat me up in public and I’m glad you hide my stuff in class when you get the chance. I wish you and Devin the best, because let’s be honest, he’s the best, and only deserves the best. So you better uphold those standards, or you know what I’ll do. Have fun in life and for the millionth time, keep your head up. Don’t let the haters bring ya down, ya feelz? – Osmium Lastly, I want to thank the NV staff. I would not have been able to come this far without your support.

In particular, I would like to extend special thanks to Mr. Roth, Mrs. Blue, Mr. Engel.

When I first walked through the NV halls, I wasn’t sure if I was confident in my career choice of chemistry. Sure, it was always my first choice, but you get hesitant as you get older, you know? Well, Mr. Roth, I want to thank you for helping me prove to myself that there is no other career for me than chemistry. And who knows, maybe I’ll end up being your successor one day and burn paper with water here at NV. - Your favorite Copper.

Have you guys seen the grilled cheese day music video? Well, it honestly wouldn’t have happened had I not been supported by Mrs. Blue. I’m not the first to say this, nor will I be the last, but you have helped me throughout my high school life both as a teacher and as a friend. You even lent a helping hand and almost offered to take me in during a dark time in life without hesitation. You’re like a mother to me at school, and you’re definitely the coolest teacher/mom I ever had.

–Your favorite Narhwal Baconer.

Hey, what’s up Doc? I know, I know, this wouldn’t be the first time you’ve heard that.

It’s weird for me to write about a teacher I’ve never had. But I’m writing this to you as an athlete to his coach. Thanks for giving me a chance to try this insane maniacal sport we call pole vault, and teaching me great life lessons that I doubt I’ll ever forget. You, as well as the pole vaulting family, have had a great impact on me these last few months. And I promise I’ll come back to visit as a pole vault veteran. – Your Ethiopian

I guess this is it. This is my presidential farewell address. I don’t have much room to write anymore, but I want to extend my final thanks to the students and staff of Sylvania Northview High School. Peace y’all! –Your 2012-2013 Student Body President, Tork Barayan

Staff Writer

The time has come. The time where I embrace the last moments of high school. I can’t believe these are the last weeks my classmates and I will ever walk the halls of Northview. While everything always seemed so boring and repetitive, it’s crazy to look back at how I have grown so rapidly and spontaneously.

Back as a freshman, I was really shy and my few friends and I were so reserved. My passion for writing screamed whenever my thoughts hit the paper, but my voice hadn’t found a way to escape its reserved and modest confinement. Back then I could never have pictured myself where I am today; with a different group of friends, more outgoing (but still quiet), and more ambitious. It was my junior year when I finally gathered up the courage to put myself outside my comfort zone and apply to be on the newspaper staff. Along with honors and AP English classes and my years of writing poetry before-hand, my writing really started to flourish once I became a part of The Student Prints. It pushed me to learn new techniques and perspectives of writing as well as forcing me to meet and interact with new people.

I’m so grateful to say that through these situations that were thrown at me and the skills I developed, I’ve made some pretty awesome friends. As my grandma always told me, “people come into your life for a season, a reason, or a lifetime.” When I’ve went through the heartache of losing close friends, I have definitely learned so much through them, as well as my current and hopefully permanent friends

Sam Good

Staff Writer

Finally after what felt like four very long years of attending Northview, I am ready to say good-bye to the place I have come to know and love. Writing this good-bye has been very difficult for me to do. I have started at least a dozen times and erased everything at least a dozen times. How do you really say goodbye to people who have been through four amazing years with you? It’s not easy but I’m going to try.

Over the course of the four years here at NV, I have made and lost some pretty great people. To my friends, thank you for being here at my side through everything this year. I know we have had our dumb little fights and disagreements, but in the end we got through it.

Words cannot express how grateful I am to have you guys. Some of you I have just met this year, and we have had an amazing year.

I cannot wait for the more shenanigans and adventures we have yet to come. I love you guys.

Being in school for over 12 years I have encountered many teachers, but none of them are like the ones here at NV. I have had some of the best teachers and administrative people here at NV and I am glad I got the chance to get to know them and them to know me. Keep on teaching the way you are, because you are doing a great job.

Being on the Student Prints for the last two years has been an experience I will never forget. We are kind of like a small family. We have fun; we make jokes, and eat a lot of food. Our favorite thing though, is to bring NV the news. To my fellow staffers, thank you for an amazing two years. You guys are great. Clare, Meghan, Michelle, Makena, and Kaelynn, we have had some great times this year at “our table”. I am going to miss talking to you guys and laughing everyday. I can’t wait to see all of you at Clare’s wedding ;) We could not have had a great newspaper though without our advisor, Ms. Huey. Ms. Huey, thank you for giving me the opportunity for being a staffer on the newspaper for the last two years. It has been a fun experience and I hope to continue writing in college. Thank you for being a great teacher, advisor, friend, and person to talk to. I will miss you.

Mom and Dad, thank you for supporting me and helping me write my stories when I needed help. I loved bringing home the paper when it came out on Tuesday’s. Hearing your feedback, and seeing your faces made it worthwhile. The support from you guys has been continuous all year. We’ve been through a lot and I’m not sure what I would do without you guys. I am excited to finally graduate and become something in the world. Mama, you have always told me I have a big heart and am destined to help people. That’s exactly what I am going to do. Thank you. I love you both.

I have met some pretty great people and have made some great friends, but there is one friend that I have had for 17 years and she is my best friend, my sister Sabrina. Sabrina, we have been through a lot, I mean a lot! between the fighting and the drama, and all the craziness, we are closer than ever. I know this year has been difficult for you and me both, but it has made us better in the long run. Next year I won’t be here at NV with you, but I will still be at home. I will be there for you if you EVER need me. Just because I am going to college it does not mean that you can’t talk to me and that we are not sisters. Enjoy your senior year love, it will go by fast, I promise. I am proud to call you my sister. Your strong , beautiful and smart and I wouldn’t trade you for the world. I love you sissy.

Class of 2013, what can I say? We have had a great four years together as a class. Freshman year was a hard year for us losing a fellow classmate, but we got through it. We were there for each other through it all. We have truly grown into amazing people and I can’t think of a better class to share my high school experience with. We were an awesome senior class this year with all of our Wildcat spirit and cheering each other on. The future holds bright for all of us. We are a unique group and have the potential to do anything we set out to do. I am going to miss seeing almost all of you in the halls goofing around everyday.

Good luck everyone.

Doing what I love to do best for the last two years has been amazing. Sharing my opinions and news stories with NV and the NV community has been something I will remember for the rest of my life. I’ve met a lot of amazing people through doing interviews and finding out information. I have gotten more into the student life and knowing more and more students everyday.

Being a senior, I feel a sort of relief. If I was a freshman and had to redo high school again, there is not a thing that I would do differently. So thank you NV for everything and congratulations to the senior class of 2013, we did it.

friendship; we have all developed a bond that I will always remember. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to run with and I love you guys.

Devin, I know you will probably end up finding this when you skim through the newspapers I bring home, and I just want to say thank you for everything. We have dated since I was a freshman, and you have stuck by me the longest out of anyone I have met throughout high school.

You have become my best friend. You know me more than anyone – my strengths, weaknesses – everything.

With all of this you have remained by my side for almost four years, and have supported and advised me through everything I’ve strived for. You have pushed me to be the best person I could be, even if I’d get annoyed at times. I appreciate it so much more than I can show it.

Ashley and Alexis – I can’t even fully explain how grateful I am to have met you guys. It feels like we have been friends for longer than a couple of years. You two are such great girls and have always stuck by me. We’ve gone through ups and downs, that I have now. but we always end up cheering

As cliché as this may sound, there are each other up when we’re down, so many people who contributed to the person and that’s what really matters – I am today, and I do not know where I’d be that we’re there for each other. without them. First of all, I would like to thank Ash, you are so supportive and Ms. Huey. She has put up with the newspaper kind-hearted. You always know staff’s nonsense, noisiness, and senioritis while the right thing to say, even when still making us an award winning group of talented you are down, and that says a writers. My writing has improved on such a high lot. Keep painting that smile on level because of her, and it is something that I will your face, because you’ll never know how happy keep with me for years to come. people are to see it. And Alexis, Awexis, Alexis.

I also want to thank my mom and grandparents. We honestly have the best heart-to-hearts and I They have stuck with me through it all – from always end up knowing more about myself when failure to success, from tears to laughter, from I talk to you. It’s crazy how much we’re alike, and sickness to health; my family has had my back all of us are definitely gonna make some awesome through all my moodiness and issues. Teaching memories this summer. me morals, instilling my values, and supporting

Tork Tork Tork. I don’t even know where me throughout all of my endeavors, I couldn’t ask to begin with you. Well, we had an odd and not for anything more. Our family is far from ordinary, so great start when we first met, which hilariously but it is exactly where I’ve always needed to be to foreshadowed our developing friendship. I would become the person I am today. apologize for scaring you when you were the new Other than my actual family, I would also want kid in AP Psych, but honestly, that was so funny to thank my track family. Coach Flowers (Jerry, and you know it. Our friendship could best be haha), even if us crazy girls can give you a hard described as a “love-hate relationship dominated time, you have honestly helped us so much to by hate.” Seriously though, even though we act become stronger and faster. Megan, even though it like we’re enemies on a daily basis, you are one of sucks that you couldn’t finish the season, hopefully my best friends. Even if you can be so sassy and next year you will take my place as senior leader competitive with me at times, I know deep down along with Alysha. Kayla, Tiana, Hanna, KayKay, that you’ll always have my back, as I have yours.

Alysha, Big Duwv and Baby Duwv, and everyone You know many of my feelings and secrets, and else – you all have brought different things to the thank you so much for keeping them and always table. From sassiness, to humor, to speed, and to being there for me.

Lastly, I would like to thank the one and only, Meghan Keene. You were the first to befriend me at that newspaper cookout two summers ago, and made me feel more comfortable for the following year as a first-time staffer. After that day we just became closer and closer. I can honestly say that you are one of my best friends. You are so supportive and always listen to me when I’m either super hyper or being all moody. I always know that I can come to you when I’m in need of advice or a great book to read. You are such a strong and great person, and thanks again for always being there for me.

Although I spend my time like most seniors, complaining about school and counting down the days until graduation, I know that I’m going to miss these days. I’m truly thankful for all the people that have come into my life and the opportunities that I have been presented with.

Even though I’m excited and ready to move on to college life, I’ll always look back at the memories I made here with a smile.

The Student Prints May 30, 2013

AFTERPROM & PRANK

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Dancing through the Decades Almost a half decade of memories with the Class of 2013...

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Senior Prank

Life is a beach, and we’re just playing in the sand. That was the motto the senior class of 2013 followed in the making of their senior prank.

The plan was a complex organization of controlled chaos that began in late April. The students were asked to donate a small amount of money to order large amounts of sand, bring in beach related items such as beach balls and lawn chairs, and dress in beach attire.

Seniors also had the option of ordering t-shirts to go along with the theme with the words “Just another day in Paradise, NV senior 2013” printed on the front.

“It was a good idea,” senior Justin

Lupica said. “I just didn’t think it would happen. And I was right.”

The administration stopped the sand trucks from entering school property, refusing to let it happen.

“It makes sense for them to intervene, a prank could go wrong,” Lupica said.

In the end, all that came about from this year’s senior prank was a collective number of seniors dressed in neon colors and Hawaiian shirts, a large amount of sand that has mysteriously been relocated and the hill was decorated with toilet papered trees and about 40 Southview graduation signs.

-Tork Barayan

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Libby & Darren

(FEATURES IS THE BEST SECTION)

Libby Headman

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After three years, 33 issues of The Student Prints doesn’t seem like a lot, but to me those issues meant hard work, late nights, and countless interviews. When we sat down to brainstorm ideas for the senior issue of The Student Prints, it finally hit me that my high school journalism career was coming to an end.

I can’t remember all 33 issues, or even the specific stories that I have written. Each issue we average two to three stories, which a totals 66 stories or more. Each story I have written has had a special meaning to me. I always loved to write stories that I strongly believed in.

Yet, I still forget some of them. My favorite types of stories to write have always been editorials. I love to speak my opinion, and I love to write, so trying to convince people as to why my opinion is right always seemed to fit.

I started off doing newspaper because I thought it looked good on a college application.

For anyone who knows me, the phrase “it looks good on a college application” has been in my vocabulary since freshman year. I did things because I wanted to get into good schools, and I thought that was what they were looking for.

I was involved in almost everything, which is maybe why I was voted most involved. I quickly learned being involved in a ton of stuff has its ups and downs. Because I was so involved in other things, I was never fully able to commit to newspaper. I was so focused on getting into my dream school, The University of Michigan, that I never took the time that I wanted to into newspaper. Out of all the activities I participated in, newspaper was by far my favorite, and I wish I had spent more time becoming a better writer.

Writing for the school has always been a pleasure. People have complained about my articles, but that’s part of being a writer, people aren’t always going to agree with what you say.

If I have any advice for underclassman, it would not be to waste all of your time worrying about getting into college and to enjoy high school.

Four years is a long time, but it goes by fast. I wouldn’t change anything about my experience at Northview or my time spent as a part of the newspaper, but it’s still hard to believe it’s about to be all over.

My second piece of advice, is, be willing to change. I was wait listed at the University of Michigan, and I was perfectly okay with that because I ended up finding out it wasn’t my dream school, but that the University of Kentucky was. Sometimes we think we know what we are supposed to do, and where we are supposed to be going, but it may not be what ends up best for you.

I would like to thank Ms. Huey for giving me the opportunity to become a better writer, you have truly helped me find a love for writing and it has been wonderful getting to know you these past four years. I am so thankful to be a part of one of the best newspapers in the area.

Next to Morgan Hawley, last year you inspired me to become the Features Editor my senior year. This year on staff has been rough without you, but you will always be one of my closest friends.

To Jack, you always had a way to make everyone laugh. Your jokes always lightened the mood when we were rushing to get issues done in time. To Caitlin, Meghan, and Drew, we are the

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four who have stuck through journalism writing and design, and three years on staff. Being part of the paper with you guys has been a treat, and it was so great having the background knowledge and memories from our freshman year class. Max and Jrose, you guys both always stole my computer for fantasy baseball, basketball, or maybe it was football. Jordan, hopefully you never have to get tutored from our ACT lady again, but if you do study hard and get a 28, I know you can, and Max, this year we always hoped for some awkwardness in the pub to give us a good laugh. Even though we’re still waiting on that, there have been several laughs along the way and I am sure there will be more to come. Makena, I cannot wait to become a Kentucky Wildcat with you next year, we are going to have so much fun. I have loved becoming closer to you this year and love going to get blue ice cream with you. Kyle, thank you for always supporting me though everything, and giving me tips on what to write my stories on, or how to make them better. You always

Confessions of a NV Senior

Supreme Features Overlord Sitting here, starting my goodbye column, it occurs to me that I have never completed anything in newspaper on time. Not once. I can’t even type this goodbye last minute right now because I have Mandy Binz sitting here annoying me.

It’s unfortunate that my time in newspaper has to come to a close.

It’s definitely time though, as I have received my cap & gown and have no intention of returning after next week.

I feel like I’ve really left a lasting impact on all future staffers - Lauren, Sydney, I’m looking at you. Please continue the strength of my section and know that I’ll be reading every issue you put out. Keep it interesting, focus on your design, and make sure that you aren’t starting your page on the day that it is due like I often find myself doing. Good ideas start at budgeting, so knock down the stupid ideas when they come up. Oh, and because features is the best/most read section in the paper (regardless of what those idiots in Sports think), you need to make sure to point this out often. Remind Henry that we can easily squash Arts and Entertainment if we wanted to, and that is only by our good grace and kindness that it even exists.

Henry, don’t take Lauren and Sydney’s crap. Your section is an important part of our paper.

To the rest of the ‘13-’14 crew,

good luck and don’t suck. I believe in you, but you need to work to be great.

Don’t inherit the crippling laziness of the seniors. That is all.

Ms. Huey, I’m not going to make this gushy so I’m going to keep it short.

Good times with you in the following: lifeguarding, pool stuff, newspaper and all that garbage. You’re amazing and I expect to be that cool kid who visits in a few years. Maybe I’ll even come back as a “presenter” or something. We’ll see.

To Caitlin, I’m positive you’re going to do great things at UT and in your life. Between newspaper and working at the pool together, we have some memories that will definitely last.

You’re truly a great friend and I hope you’ll come visit me down in Texas sometime - and you know I’ll call you when I’m in Toledo!

To Mandy, I can’t even say goodbye. So I won’t. Dueces. I plan on never calling you, but instead simply showing up at a local Chipotle and waiting a few hours. I know you’ll be there.

And even though they won’t read this, I have to acknowledge Jen & Bridget. You made me want to be better than I was and I guess you accomplished that. Thanks, kinda, for pushing me to be better. I appreciate it but hate you for it.

I’m done with the newspaper good byes, so the rest of you can

could come up with some great ideas to add to my budget. Thanks for helping me fill out my budget as well. Andrew, next year you’re going to follow my footsteps and be apart of the newspaper staff. Enjoy writing stories and work hard to become the next Sports Editor.

You have the potential to be a great writer.

And finally, to the senior class of 2013, we’re almost done with high school. These past four years have been years that we will remember for a lifetime. I couldn’t have asked to be graduating with a better class. The spirit this year was more than I could have hoped for. I loved cheering and having everyone out there supporting the football team and the cheerleaders. I know we are all so excited to leave Northview, but I can already not remember all the stories I have written, so the memories from high school are going to fade just as quickly. So as we go on with our last few senior activities lets make sure we enjoy them, so we make memories that will last a lifetime.

start reading here. Chad, Brianna, Veronica, Bridget and the rest of my orchestra friends - the laughs we’ve shared and the memories we have can’t be replaced with anything. I wouldn’t trade them for the world, so thank you.

Oh, and shout out to Veronica London will be amazing, and I’m so happy for you. Between me going south to Texas and you off to London, we’re collectively leaving Sylvania by more than 5,100 miles. Doesn’t really seem far enough, does it?

Regarding my previous comment.

I want to clarify. I don’t hate it here, it’s just time for a change. So, in the same breath, I want to thank Sylvania: I’ll always call this my hometown, and it has set me up for success wherever I might find myself.

To my teachers, thanks for putting up with my ever-present laziness - or, in better sounding terms, my selective workload. I hope you didn’t take my not doing homework personally, that’s just who I am.

And to my stalkers, I’ll talk about college. I’m off to San Marcos, Texas to attend Texas State University in the fall. I’m pumped for the weather and the campus is great, and I anticipate majoring in Business Administration, but I’m not sure where I want that to take me yet. During school, I plan on looking into participating in the student paper or working at the campus pool.

I’m headed down on June 11, time is moving so fast! If anyone is ever down in Texas, call me at (419) 509-9036. I don’t plan on changing my number anytime soon, but I can’t guarantee it’ll work if you’re reading this in 2019.

I’m looking at you, future newspaper kids who go back and look at old senior issues.

Before the end of my column, I thought I’d take a second and outline how newspaper works, since many

people seem to think the newspaper fairies just pop it out every three weeks.

It starts with yelling and screaming. Budgeting, or barely-controlled-chaos as I like to think of it, is when we decide what’s cool enough to make it in the paper and what isn’t. It’s a magical time filled with rage for everyone involved, mostly because we try to kill every stupid idea during budgeting so we don’t waste time on it.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of stupid ideas.

Then begins the two week procrastination before anyone does anything. This time is meant to be used to work on writing stories and designing pages, but is more commonly used for sleeping on the couch and avoiding Huey (she will ask questions about how your story is going).

Then, the mythical “Go to Print” week comes around and everyone scrambles to finish their assignments at the same time, using the same 11 computers. So when you remember your high school paper and the people that were on it, think back to the pain we went through just so you could complain that you didn’t like what we wrote or that we misquoted you.

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Makena, Stephanie, & Mandy

Stephanie Smith

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How can you possibly say goodbye when you’ve just said hello?

Walking down the halls that terrifying first day at Northview brought me to the abrupt conclusion that I didn’t know anyone. And I mean anyone. Except for the one girl who was forced to escort me around NV that previous May; who would’ve thought that Katlyn would have become my best friend.

It still amazes me how much NV has become a part of me and how bitter it will be to leave everything behind. Graduation is quickly approaching and I often wish I had the ability to stop the clock, taking time to appreciate all that NV has given me. Every sports team, every club, every teacher has shown me something important about life that I’ll take with me to college and the rest of my life.

Goodbyes are one of my least favorite things in the world, not because the future horrifies me; it’s completely unknown and brand new. The idea of moving on horrifies me, but at least I was able to meet such amazing people.

And now let the hard part begin...

To Mom, Dad, and Bubba- you’re the best family that anyone could ever ask for. Every step of the way, you’ve been there supporting me no matter what happens. Going away to college will be one of the hardest things because I know that I’ll be far away from the ones who’ve helped me get this far. I love you all to death!

Emily Nicole Fuller, a.k.a. my twin, you’re literally my best friend in the whole wide world.

From the first time we hung out and watched endless YouTube videos, just sitting on your bed laughing, I knew that we were inseparable from that point on. We cruise like Norwegians and dance until the sun comes up- I love you baby monkey!

My second brother, J. Rose, is the fastest talker, most hectic, and hyper brother anyone could ask for. You practically live at my house and we tell each other everything; saying goodbye to you will be beyond difficult but I know we’ll talk everyday and eat a little too much ice cream

when I come home on break.

To my beloved lunch table, thank you for putting up with my endless stories about my lover, Beau Bennett. Our story times will always be my favorite thing about Newspaper and we’ll have to have a reunion next year to catch up!

Literally can’t explain how excited I am to be dressed in cowboy boots and royal blue at

football games with Libby! We’re going to take over Kentucky and show them how Sylvania does it. I’m so happy that we’ve gotten close this year and I hope we continue to hang out in Lexington.

Jack Melick- I would be a complete mess without you. I don’t know what I’ll do without our walks everyday and our miscellaneous shopping trips. You better come visit me in Lexington.... and bring my god daughter with you!

Number three- You drive me nuts and know exactly how to make my blood boil but I couldn’t imagine not having you as my best friend. Can’t wait to watch you play against Kentucky but don’t worry Drew, I’ll secretly cheer for you.

To my volleyball ladies, thank you for dealing with my clumsy self and all my freak accidents; you all are really sparkly! Every moment on that court with you guys was worth it and the things we accomplished this season are miraculous.

Most of us are putting away our stinky knee pads and spandex, but we will always have those memories. One last thing, I apologize for the countless tears you guys have seen streaming down my face; I think it’s about time I invested in waterproof mascara. Love you girls; C-A-T-S CATS CATS CATS! My lovely lady laxers, it’s crazy to fathom that after ten years of lacrosse it’s all over but I wouldn’t have traded this season for the world.

We all grew so close and I wish we had more time together. We overcame so much this year and I love you guys for all the dedication you’ve put forth. I couldn’t possibly forget my three musketeers- Abbey and Faith, you’ve become my sisters this year and I’m going to miss goofing off with you guys at practice!

Last, but certainly not least, my group of wonderful friends. Every great memory of Sylvania involves you guys and I’m beyond blessed to have you guys in my life! From our crazy movie nights or weekends at the Clement’s cottage, every second with you guys is beyond perfect. It will be water works when we all say goodbye but I know we’ll keep in touch. Love you guys!!

“Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting.” Peter Pan was completely right; so this isn’t goodbye, it’s just see you soon.

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Goodbye; a word that we hear almost every day. But do we really know what we are saying?

Most times we say goodbye in the anticipation of seeing that person tomorrow, or the day after, but we don’t always realize that it could mean for good. I don’t plan on saying goodbye to my fellow classmates for good; I know I’ll see most of you again someday. However, that doesn’t make saying it any easier.

My first goodbye has to be my teachers.

They have taught me not only about math, science and English but about life. A good teacher is someone that teaches you the required material but also teaches things that can be carried with you to college and beyond.

For me two teachers that really did that were Mr. Roth and Mrs. Laskey. Mr. Roth taught me that no matter how difficult a task may seem, if you set your mind to it you can learn a lot.

His Chemistry class challenged me like no other class in high school had. As much as I hated being challenged this way, I learned a lot and appreciate it now.

Mrs. Laskey taught me many lessons. She taught me how to enjoy required reading and look deeper into the meaning of the words I was reading. Another lesson she taught me was how to work under pressure. I dreaded the numerous timed writing assignments leading up to the AP test. However, without those I would not know how to write well while simultaneously having a mental breakdown. All my teachers have taught me different lessons, but every one has contributed to making me not only a better student, but a better person.

My friends; this is my most difficult goodbye.

Leaving all of you is going to be extremely difficult. First, I want to say goodbye to my fellow majorettes. Band and majorette have been a huge part of my high school career. There is no better place to be during halftime of a football g a m e than on the field twirling with my friends and entertaining the crowd. To the freshies; although we only had one year together, I’m going to miss you girls. You were awesome freshmen, and you’re going to be even better

sophomores.

Maddie and Jess, you two are like my sisters I never had. You’re my two musketeers and my best friends. We’ve been through everything together and it’s sad that I won’t be with you two for your senior year.

But I know you’ll have tons of fun and you’ll come visit me in Happy Valley. Even when we get frustrated with each other, which happens a lot, we never stop being friends. You guys are always there for me and have taught me so much. Plus, without Jess I would have never met one of my best guy buds, Ian Clement.

If I were to write about every girl I’m going to miss on the Dance Team, this article would take up three pages. The memories and friends I have made on the Dance Team are something I will never forget. I could not have asked for a better team. Emily, Dance Team is what brought

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us together and I can’t imagine not having you as a friend. One of my favorite memories of Dance Team was the UDA Dance Camp this past summer. I loved sharing a week with all of

you and coming closer as a team and as friends.

I know you all have great futures ahead of you and I can’t wait to come watch you perform, and win, at States next year. Go NVDT! Finally, I would like to say goodbye to the Pub. Joining the Student Prints for my junior and senior years of high school really changed my

experience.

T h e newspaper and the Pub have introduced me to many people I will remember for years to come. Caitlin and I met through newspaper and became close when we had a commons period in the Pub together.

Bonding over similar interests and thoughts, we gradually became better friends. Today, you’re one of my best friends and I can’t wait to spend our last summer here together. Jack, my other editor, you were the first person I met at Northview and one of my best guy friends. It’s amazing we have been friends for so long. To Colton, my best friend and boyfriend, have fun your senior year of high school.

Leave it to me to put off a ‘goodbye’ column until the last minute even though I’ve known about this for two weeks. I don’t have time to be sappy don’t worry. My time on newspaper has been fun. Hectic, mostly because of my procrastination, but still fun. The majority of my time in the Pub has been spent sleeping on the couch, and the rest scrambling to do the ads the day we go to print (like today). Newspaper was definitely a place I always felt I could come back to though, no matter what. Without the Pub, I would never have found my place here at Northview. The Pub is my home. I cannot say that I am scared to move on to the next chapter of my life, but leaving the Pub is more than leaving a room. The last day I walk out of here and say my goodbyes to my classmates is the first day I will truly be on my own. To my parents, thank you for dealing with the late nights spent here at the Pub and missed lunch dates to meet deadlines. To Darren, thanks for the almost daily “procrastination Chipotle” when we were supposed to be working/studying/doing anything else.

Probably the best part of newspaper was getting to waste my time goofing off with you. To all of the staff, thank you for dealing with me on deadline days when I’m scrambling to get everything done. To Huey, thank you for making sure I actually do what I’m supposed to with your friendly “reminders” and notes. With that being said, I’ll see the rest of you at the reunion. It’s been real.

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The Student Prints May 30, 2013

Max & Drew

Max Messinger

Drew Crandall

Sports Editor

Sports Editor

It’s hard to believe that I’m sitting here writing my goodbye column for The Student Prints. These four years of high school have gone by faster than anything I can ever imagine.

I am glad that I decided to take Photojournalism my sophomore year because the enjoyment of this class influenced me to try out for the newspaper staff. During PhotoJ, I always saw the newspaper kids working on their things and thought it would be something fun that I would enjoy. By making this choice, it led me to create one of the great memories of high school that I will always cherish. I felt like I was always a pretty good writer, but I never really enjoyed writing. Writing sports stories was something I enjoyed, so that kind of changed my outlook on it.

Like all things, newspaper wasn’t exactly all positives either. There were definitely some ups and downs through these two years. Selling ads in the summer was not exactly the most exciting thing I’ve had to do. I usually ended up procrastinating with my stories, so I was always rushing to get my stuff done at the last minute.

Some of us would sit around and socialize, do homework, and anything else we could think of before we attempted to write our stories. Of course, Huey would politely encourage us to get on task (I actually don’t think I’ve gotten yelled at by her… yet).

But mostly, newspaper would not be what it is, if it weren’t for the people in the class.

Everybody from the past to present who has been in there has made my experience in E6 one of my best memories in high school. So now I feel like I should take a moment to thank certain people.

First of all, I would like to thank my parents for bringing me into this world as a big nine pound, nine ounce bundle of joy on December 8, 1994. I would not be anywhere without the support that they have provided me throughout my life.

I would like to thank my predecessor, Blake Miller, for guiding me to the title of Sports Editor. Last year was a very fun one, from Jerry Sandusky to playing Office Pool on the computers and never getting anything done.

You will always be my favorite ginger.

Next, I would like to thank Caitlin for putting up with me and Drew’s slacking and such. You and Jack did a solid job this year as co-editors.

Speaking of my locker buddy Jack, you would always make the class fun with your remarks and sarcastic comments (if I wanted

to hear a “donkey,” I would fart). I’m really going to miss being around you next year. I’m also really going to miss Rachel and Makena.

Four years ago I walked into the hallways of Northview not knowing what to expect. Four years later I walk away with more memories

We have had some pretty awesome times in the Pub this year!

I have probably had the most funny times in newspaper this year with Libby. Our running joke is still going since Day 1 of this school year and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop anytime soon either. You are way too obsessed with Kentucky, but I know you’ll have a blast there!

Of course, I can’t forget the one and only Jordan Rose. I don’t know what happened, but you used to be the headline master. I could go on and on about the funny times that we have had throughout these past two years. I’m glad we’ve gotten super tight too.

Lastly, I would like to thank my partner in crime Drew. Who knew that the kid in my first grade class with the bowl cut would end up being one of my best friends? We literally made the sports section the “best” and we had a lot of fun with it. I’m glad I can say that I am friends with Napoleon Dynamite too.

In the end, I am extremely glad that I made the decision to join newspaper my junior year.

Hopefully the staff next year can keep the paper going as strong as this year. And you should always remember that the sports section really is everyone’s favorite part of the paper… right Darren?

than I ever could have imagined.

From the experiences to the people I have met, high school has been all I could have ever wanted. My greatest times and moments in high school came at the ice rink. It will always be nice to look back and say I was part of the first ever-state championship at the school.

Being able to play for your school and community is something I will never forget.

Nothing can top off beating St. John’s back to back years in front of sold out crowds. Although winning is nice, I will take away more from Northview hockey. The memories and times I shared with my teammates both on and off the ice are what I will remember most about high school. I would like to thank my coaches and teammates for giving me these experiences.

A key to my high school experience was getting involved with clubs and teams. I was involved with many things such as Newspaper, Golf, NHS, Teen Pep, Business Tech and Hockey. In these programs I have met so many wonderful people I might not have otherwise met. Out of these people, I have met lifelong friends. There are way too many people to thank, but I am going to try my best.

I would like to thank my parents for raising me. You guys have done a great job and I would not be anywhere without you. I appreciate

everything you guys have done for me and the sacrifices you have made to help my sister and me. You have always put your kids first and you have no idea how much that means to me.

Emma, good luck next year and keep working hard in school, it will pay off. I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy HS as much as I have.

You are going to do great things in your next three years here! You will finally get your wish and get to be the only child, so enjoy it!

I would like to thank all my friends. It is crazy how we have all been best friends since kindergarten. It is so hard to believe we will all be going our separate ways next year, but no matter what I know we will always be there for each other.

I would also like to thank all newspaper staffers for making my three years on staff so enjoyable. With all the food and fun I seemed more like a party than an actual class.

At the same time though we always managed to get our work done and produce a great final product. I will always remember the stress on print day trying to make the paper perfect.

Ms. Huey, thanks for putting up with me and my procrastination over the last four years. You are the only teacher I have had every year of high school. My writing has come a long way since freshman year and that is thanks to you.

I would like to thank Max for helping make the sports section the most popular section in the student prints. It’s been a great run and I am really happy you came on staff last year.

Jordan, just relate every sports story to NV next year, even if it has nothing to do with NV and you will be fine.

Jack, I’m not even going to tell you what to do because you’re already on the road to success!

Rachel and Maggie, just keep up the hard work and the paper will be great next year.

feature athlete?

The One and Only

Derek Reiner

Couch Potato Eat, sleep, watch tv, repeat. This is the life of senior Derek Reiner. He has been a professional slacker since he came out of the womb in 1995. Derek lives on pop and pizza and couldn’t imagine life without his greasy, unhealthy foods. Reiner has been known to eat 28 pieces of pizza in one sitting. He also has spent 62 hours on the couch without going to the bathroom (don’t ask.) Reiner plans to compete in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest later this summer. He recently completed a chick flick triathlon by watching seasons of Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars and Hannah Montana in 24 hours.

What do you do for your exercise?

When I decide to get off the couch, I curl my 2 liter bottles and walk to the fridge to get more food.

How many years have you been doing this rigorous exercise program?

I have done this for as long as I can remember, and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

SMITH

What is your favorite meal?

Pizza, pizza, and more pizza... can’t forget Pizza Rolls.

La-Z-Boy or couch... who would win in a fight?

Definitely La-Z-Boy, it’s got that kick action.

Who is your role model?

Peter Griffin. He’s the man!

If you had to describe your life in one word, what would it be?

YOLO.

by: Max Messinger

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The Student Prints May 30, 2013

Caitlin & Jack

Your co-editors say Good bye!

They say you find your place in high school. When I started here, not knowing anyone coming from St. Joes, I felt like I would never make friends because everyone already had their own. I was completely wrong. Since day one, the publications room, aka the Pub, has welcomed me with open arms and a comfy couch to sit on.

I signed up for the full year journalism class my freshman year and my love for the newspaper continued from there. Getting a spot on the newspaper staff was the best thing that happened to me my sophomore year. And after a bad year, being announced features editor for my junior year, along with the amazing Morgan Hawley, made my life. After a super fun year with the seniors of 2012, I was ready for my senior year. I was ecstatic to become co-editor this year. It was my goal since I was in the intro to Journalism class. I’m thankful for the opportunities the newspaper staff has given to me. I have become more outgoing, more of leader and smarter in both school and life because of the Pub. First, I would like to thank Ms. Huey. I can’t believe 4 years have gone by! You have made me a better writer and page designer with your direction and criticism. I won’t forget all the laughs and hilarious times after school in the pub. Again, many thanks!

Jack, I couldn’t have asked for a better co-editor to work with! I loved going to NYC with you and watching you struggle in the subway. I love that we have the same sense of humor and that we got along really well. You’ll do great at OU. Libby, Meghan and Drew, we are the original four. I’m so happy I met you guys my freshman year and continued in journalism for the next 3. Meghan & Libby, I will never forget going to UT and beating out SV. I loved how we just skipped class and sat at the Starbucks there. I feel gifted to have been friends with you for my four years of high school.

Newspaper staff, you did an awesome job this year!

You have all blossomed into awesome writers and page designers. Thanks for giving me an awesome last year in the pub.

Rachel & Maggie, have fun being co-editors next year! You’ll do a great job. Put me on the mailing list! I can’t wait to see what you do with it. Good luck!

Mom & Dad, thank you for always supporting me and being the only people that I knew for sure read my articles. You have pushed me to strive for the best and never give up. You have turned me into the hard-working person I am today.

Joe & Lauren, you both are my best friends. I can’t wait to join you in college life. You both have helped me become a better person and given me great advice when high school got hard.

Thanks so much for supporting me in everything and being there for me no matter what. You’re both the best!

Dar bear, I’m going to miss you so much when you leave for Texas! But I will visit this summer! I had so much fun working with you at the pool and getting fat on Chipotle and Taco Bell. I love that I can tell you anything and you listen and give the funniest advice. You’ll love Texas! Eat a lot of burritos for me.

Austin, being friends with you since freshman year was great. We’ve had some weird times.

You’ve been there for me through everything and I thank you even though you make fun of me a lot! I’m happy you’re going to UT with me. I can’t wait to be your food buddy!

Brianna, I am so excited to be your roommate at UT in the fall. We’ll have so much fun and we’ll eat a lot of Pita Pit and watch sappy movies. We need to shop for our dorm, Bria!

Steph, congrats on making it into your dream school! Have a blast being a Penn State Majorette.

Taylor, you are my mini-me. I’m so happy I became friends with you this year and you looked up to me for advice. You are a great friend. You’ll do great in high school. Seize every opportunity! Come visit me at UT and we’ll hang this summer. I officially pass on the title of “Pub Troll” to you.

Ray, have an amazing senior year! I’m glad we became good friends over the last couple years. Thanks for getting me a job where I can see you all the time! We will hang out this summer. Thanks for being a trustworthy friend. I’m happy I can tell you whatever!

Justin, don’t stress too much next year! Have a great senior year. Thanks for being the person you are. I’m glad I could count on you for pictures. You are talented, kid. And your bread and macaroni are amazing. Feel free to make me food and visit me at UT! To the rest of my friends, thanks for a wonderful 4 years or more. Even if we aren’t close friends now, I truly cherished the memories I made at Northview with all of you. Good luck with your future endeavors!

The rest of Northview, you have given me a good run. There have been good and bad times but they have helped me figure out who I am. I’m ready to move on to the next chapter of my life at the University of Toledo.

My start in newspaper happened by luck. Sophomore year I hated my lunch period so I decided to just hang in the Pub. Coincidently, that was during Ms. Huey’s newspaper period. Former Co-Editors Yianni and Abby noticed and asked if I wanted to become the new photographer. Having nothing better to do I agreed and that’s how my start to newspaper began.

Sophomore year I was known as the guy with the camera, but I soon found after joining TSP staff that I also had a passion for writing. I loved getting behind a lens and taking photos backstage all the plays and games to capture the life of NV. After I joined the TSP I learned I loved getting behind a computer and writing just as much as I liked taking pictures.

My love for writing and taking photos is what landed me the position of Co-Editor-in-Chief. I was blessed with helping this staff have a wonderful year and making so many great issues. I am so thankful for all the things I have learned being on the staff, and I am happy that I chose to be on the newspaper staff.

Since then, I have learned so much and made so many life long friendships. I often think about what would have happened if I stayed in my lunch, what activity would take up my life like newspaper does.

My family. I love you all. You have put up with all of me since day one. Mom and Dad: you have always supported me and I can not thank you enough for that. I am very proud to be your son. You guys always wanted me to do my best and I never wanted to disappoint. Thank you for grooming me into who I am today.

To Northview as a whole, thank you for a great four years. It has truly been amazing. I am very proud to call myself a NV Alumni. We will all do great things and I can’t wait to see everyone’s accomplishments. Thank you to all the teachers and staff that have helped me over my four years at NV. I will miss all of you. I’m on to my next adventure at Ohio University.

Mr. Swaggerty, it has been a great two years. You put up with my constant random meetings about whatever and always heard me out. I was definitely a pain! You have done such a great job in such a short time here at NV. Huey, Huester, Hue, and the occasional Ms. Huey. Thank you for everything. You were crazy enough to believe in me and I can’t thank you enough for that. The last three years in publications has been the best decision I have ever made. Both the yearbook and the newspaper staffs have become family and I can’t describe how much fun we have in class!

Mrs. Briddell, your class was amazing. It has helped me so much. Thank you for all your help in preparing me for my future. Also, it has been an honor working with you as Senior Class President.

Comp, your class was the best. I will miss you and Zeus. It was so nice being able to just waltz in and talk. Start recruiting for the lunch bunch, we’re all gone now.

Caitlin, my fellow editor. It’s been truly a crazy year, but we did it! We were the perfect duo and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.

The Pub will forever be our home away from home!

Allie, Taylor, Megan and Laura. I love you guys.

Thank you for everything. You guys are my best friends and without you high school would have been completely different. Love you guys. I promise to come and visit you guys!

Drew, Max, Libby, Makena, and Steph.

Thanks for all the fun and craziness in class.

You guys are great friends and I can’t wait for summer together. We all led this newspaper in different ways and without you guys it truly wouldn’t have been possible.

Coco and Jess, my little juniors. It’s been awesome. I couldn’t help but love you even when I was mad at you. You two better come visit me next year, Ian too!

My Maddies, my third period besties. Its been a great year hanging during your English class. It was a pleasure feeding you daily...aka you guys just stealing my lunch. Don’t miss me to much next year with a boring teacher aid.

To the rest of the TSP staff, thanks for all the great memories. You guys are all awesome and keep everything going. You all are bright, brilliant friends!

Past TSP staff, thanks for teaching me everything I know and it is you guys who got me into newspaper. You guys will forever be friends, don’t hesitate to visit!

Rachel and Maggie, I’m handing the reigns off to you. I know you guys will do great and get a gold medal. Both of you are very bright, amazing girls. You will both go somewhere in life. Don’t forget about your bestie Jackie!