Volume 86: Issue 1

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THE SECRET LIFE OF A BAND GEEK

SAY YES TO THE DRESS

PLANS FOR NEW ATHLETIC COMPLEXES RELEASED

Inside these pages reveals all of the fun secrets and traditions that happen behind the scenes of the band.

Take a look at some of the dresses and fashion trends girls featured at Northview’s Homecoming dance.

See and read about the layout of the future Cats Stadium and other athletic renovations.

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Volume 86, Issue 1

Northview changes

Michelle Jacobson Staff Writer

As summer came to an end, a new school year was fast approaching and with it were many changes.

One of the first changes that caught students’ attention was the newly painted walls.

A new coat of cream covers the walls as well as fresh black-coated trim on the stairs leading up to G-hall and on all the doorways, which were once a shade of blue.

“It finally matches and is not just randomly blue,” junior Alexis Kaetzel said Also, new to the hallways at NV are the lockers. Last year the lockers were tan, thin, worn and caused many problems for students.

Many students had problems with their old lockers because they were old and falling apart,

according to senior Audrey Miklovic. Most of the time the lockers would get jammed and students could not gain entry to their lockers.

Now everyone has brand new lockers, which are grey and, although shorter than before, are also much wider and with locks that are attached to the front.

“I like the lockers, they give us more space and are much nicer,” said junior Kate Bachmann.

Another change to NV is the reconstruction of the Cosmetology lab.

“The new cos room is amazing, compared to last year it looks like we went on extreme home makeover. You wouldn’t even recognize it anymore,” said junior Molly Severson.

The cosmetology lab was moved to the other side of the cafeteria where the teachers’ lounge used to be. The now much larger room is fully equipped with girls’ and boys’ locker rooms,

new stations which now include locks and a classroom that was added along with its own SmartBoard for teaching. Additions include new stations, pedicure chairs, and European shampoo bowls (used in professional salon studios) giving the cosmetology lab more of a salon look and feel, according to cosmetology teacher Christine Jude.

“It is absolutely amazing and we love it and our customers will love it,” Mrs. Jude said.

Since the cosmetology lab was reconstructed in the space where the teacher’s lounge used to be, the teachers’ lounge was given a makeover as well. The construction workers built the teachers’ lounge with more rooms than before.

There are now separate rooms for teachers to make copies, have conferences that allow them to make lesson plans together (the room

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Wizard of Oz expected to land tornado of talent Bridget Thomas Co-Editor-in-Chief

Imagine preparing everyday for at least half an hour for two whole weeks, singing the same song and rehearsing the same monologue.

Finally, audition day is here and you are feeling pretty confident. A week later, you receive a letter containing your audition results. After opening the letter, the shakes immediately come over you. Your jaw drops and you are speechless. This is what happened to junior Natalie Szczerba when she was cast as Dorothy Gale, the lead role in the musical this year.

“I was so happy when I found out,” Szczerba said. “It was one of the best feelings ever.”

Northview is off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman, and the Cowardly Lion are visiting the Performing Arts Center this Fall, bringing oodles of well-known music, entertaining dance numbers and a legendary story that appeals to people of all ages.

Cast auditions and technical interviews for the cast and crew of The Wizard of Oz were held August 28 and 29. Students auditioning to be in the cast were asked to perform a one to two minute monologue, sing a song and dance.

Tech crew interviewees were asked to show a portfolio and previous work, according to director Mr. Don Wachowiak.

October 4, 2011

A clean finish

Henry Gray & Jennifer Deng Staff Writer & Co-Editor-in-Chief

Barb Sanford, Head Custodian, mischief-maker and a part of the Northview staff for 32 years retired last Friday.

“I want to enjoy myself while I’m still young,” Mrs. Sanford said. “I enjoy working, I really do, but I think it’s time to go.”

After retirement, she intends to travel by means of her very own motorcycle. While she is excited about retirement, she notes that she will miss all the close friendships she has made with both teachers and students alike, according to Mrs. Sanford Mrs. Sanford began her career in the district as a bus driver, a profession suggested by her friend. After 18 years, a part time custodial position at NV opened up and Mrs. Sanford took the job. The part time position Mrs. Sanford became a full time job as she rose in the ranks to become Head Custodian.

Mrs. Sanford realized she had found a profession that she was unquestionably skilled at; she developed extensive knowledge of the school and all the people that pass and have passed through it.

“If it’s broke she can fix anything, she is one of the hardest workers we have in this school,” math teacher Mrs. Marsha Warrington said. Mrs. Sanford took her job above and beyond the call of duty, according to Mrs. Warrington.

What most people do not realize is the time and patience that Mrs. Sanford had to put into her work. The necessity to arrive to work at 6a.m every morning required her to awake daily at 4a.m. In the summer, an immense amount of effort was always given in preparation of NV for the upcoming year, according to Mrs. Sanford. Her dedication kept the school in order everyday for the hundreds of students that inhabit it.

“I’m scared to see what this place will look like without her,” Mrs. Warrington said.

The job was not all just stress and work to Mrs. Sanford. She experienced numerous joyful and memorable moments; the smiles of familiar student faces to alleged fun with toilet paper and, say, a certain contractor’s car. She shares these good times with the staff of NV, her coworkers and students.

Mrs. Sanford’s position has been up for bid to members of the custodial staff. Her replacement has not yet been announced, according to Mrs. Sanford.

Upon leaving, Mrs. Sanford left one bit of advice to all the old and new students of NV. “There are a lot of good kids and teachers here,” Mrs. Sanford said. “Keep up the good spirits.”

Lourdes rises in ranks, gains university status Vikki Hiznay Staff Writer

Photo by Vikki Hiznay

LEARNING THE MUSIC are cast members sophomores Jordyn Martinez and Kaylee McAfee and senior Bailey Fieldstein.

Recently, Lourdes was upgraded to a University, meaning more of its courses are accepted by other colleges and universities.

Any student still interested in taking the Post Secondary Educational Option or the Concurrent Program through Lourdes should research whether or not the college she is interested will accept the credits from Lourdes University.

Five classes are offered through Lourdes including Statistics, French IV, Calculus, Spanish IV, and Senior Composition and Literature, according to guidance counselor Jodi Hess.

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The famous cafeteria cookies and bagels are gone. How do you feel about this?

The NV theatre directing team determined director Ms. Amanda Duffee, choreographer the cast and crew for The Wizard of Oz. The Ms. Brandi Shepard and vocal director Mrs. team included Mr. Don Wachowiak, costume See Page 4, Wizard

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Range of interests represented by myriad of clubs Clare Aldrich Staff Writer

Having different interests and personalities is one of the many things that makes Northview students very unique.

Throughout the years people have found that a great way to get involved was to participate in NV’s clubs. This year, a couple of the popular clubs such as Spanish, French, and German club no longer exist.

“The first thing I can tell you about Spanish club is that there isn’t actually a Spanish club anymore,” Spanish teacher Senora Christine Monday said.

This was a shocking discovery to several students who had no idea that the language clubs were cut. Language clubs allowed the expansion of students’ knowledge on the languages they were studying in school, while some students attended because they were just curious about the activities, according to Senora Monday.

The clubs usually met once a month and lasted for about an hour and a half.

During the language club meetings, students would participate in activities according to the season, learn cultural facts about countries with the native language or just hang out and use new vocabulary words they had recently learned, according to junior Lindsay Kajfasz.

There is not an official Spanish club leader, a usual $5 fee, or an official club that would be featured in NV’s yearbook.

However, Sra. Monday hopes to plan activities that could possibly expand students’ knowledge of the Spanish language along with the other world language teachers, according to Sra. Monday.

“I feel as thought the language clubs getting cut is a great loss to NV,” junior Chad Singer said.

Last year, many students participated in the meetings that were held, especially around the holiday seasons. Although there are not official world language clubs anymore, this may give teachers an opportunity to incorporate creative activities as a substitution, according to Sra. Monday.

Other clubs that still do exist at NV include Art club, Drama club, Bible Study club, Science Olympiad and Quiz Bowl. Drama Club is normally held every first Wednesday of the month while Speech and Debate’s first meeting was September 19. If a student forgets when a club meeting is, announcements are frequently made and flyers are sometimes put around the school.

Speech and Debate is a club many confident and opinionated students like to get involved in. The club meetings are supervised by Mr. Joseph Drouillard and practices are held almost everyday.

Listening to lectures and creating new strategies are only two of the things the Speech and Debate team does to prepare. If a student sometimes has issues with his or her schedule outside of school, Speech and Debate is a really flexible club for which the amount of practice a participant decides to get is her choice, according to senior co-captain Moe Dean.

“I’d encourage people to join Speech and Debate because everyone has a different personality and there’s always a topic that can interest everyone,” Dean said.

Science Olympiad is a club directed towards anyone interested in science and expanding her knowledge on science related subjects. The group meets every Friday starting in October and is lead by Chemistry teacher Mr. Andy Roth. The participants practice by inviting parents with a lot of knowledge on science to help them study with materials such as previous tests and quizzes.

“I would recommend Science Olympiad to any intelligent student who is interested in science,” junior Thomas Needham said.

“We get to look classy in sweater vests.”

A student who would like to broaden her knowledge on the Bible might possibly be interested in Bible Study Club. Lead by seniors Audrey Miklovic and Sarah Powazki, the club is a group that encourages people to learn more about God and developing a relationship with God as well. Eleven of NV’s students meet every Monday after school in Mrs. Christen Judge’s classroom.

The members participate in activities such as reading books, the Bible, and also praying. At the moment, the club members are reading a book about looking towards eternal life rather than wanting what one cannot have and being appreciative, according to Miklovic.

“It’s easy to get caught up in problems and forget that God is in charge,” said Miklovic.

MIRROR, MIRROR ON the wall, where can you get your hair cut this fall? Cosmetology students find that they are the ones being pampered while in their new salon. Junior Amanda Binz goes bold by getting her hair tinted red by senior Cos student Sarah Hildebrandt.

THIS SEASON’S LATEST fashions present a rather peculiar type of headwear. Binz sports the look.

LOCKER JAMS WERE frequent at the beginning of the year due to oversized bookshelves. For a solid week, discarded bookshelves could be found laying in the school’s hallways.

Photos by Jennifer Deng

WITH A NEW LOUNGE occupying the space that was once the cosmetology lab, teachers enjoy a serene environment in which they can eat and relax throughout the day. The lounge features a separate room housing the copy machine, keeping the sound down to a minimum.

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Not only has the building changed, but there are also changes to the rules at NV. Due to a cost cutting measure there are new disciplinary actions which will take place during the year. IRP was cut. Now, if a student earns three demerits, she will be given a Wednesday detention, according to the NV handbook. Saturday schools have not been eliminated from the district, but will now be held only once a month. Saturday schools will only be issued to students whose behaviors have not stopped after they have received their Wednesday detentions, according to the NV student handbook.

Students also may have seen some new faces at school. Greeting students at the door is new Principal Mr. Steven Swaggerty. Mr. Swaggerty has been appointed as NV’s interim principal, meaning his contract is only for one year, according to Mr. Swaggerty. This is Mr. Swaggerty’s ninth year in education. He taught World studies and Advanced Placement U.S History for juniors and seniors at Southview for seven years. He then spent one year as an assistant principal at Timberstone. Growing up, Mr. Swaggerty attended Central Catholic High School and then went to college at Bowling Green State University.

Another one of the new faces in the halls of NV is Assistant Principal Ms. Melissa Schotter.

Before coming to NV, Ms. Schotter attended BGSU where she earned a degree in language arts.

“I went into Language Arts because I loved Journalism and sports,” Ms. Schotter said.

After college Ms. Schotter taught English and Newspaper at Woodward High School.

She then transitioned on to be a dean of discipline at Waite High School where she spent three and a half years.

October 4, 2011

Upperclassmen use flex scheduling Detention Juniors, seniors enjoy lenient new privilege

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Photo by Jack Melick

SENIOR MIRIAM JUSTINGER signs out before exiting school early. This year, juniors and seniors are allowed to come in late or leave early if their schedule allows.

Football team bus in three-vehicle crash Meghan Keene Staff Writer

The Varsity Football team was involved in a three-car accident September 16. The team was on its way home from an away game at Anthony Wayne when the collision occurred.

“I heard the screeching of the tires, I couldn’t see what exactly happened,” senior Devin Welch said.

Welch was sitting towards the middle of the bus. The team was split up and placed on three different buses.

Bus driver Debra Nische was stopped at a stop sign on Eber Street when a car headed westbound did an illegal left turn and

almost hit another vehicle that was headed eastbound, according to Joe Kahl from Sylvania Transportation.

The latter car that was headed east swerved while trying to avoid hitting the vehicle and both of the vehicles bounced off of the bus causing major damage, according to Mr. Kahl.

“She (Nische) could not have taken any action to try to avoid the accident, she was the victim,” Mr. Kahl said.

The damage caused to the bus is going to take about $5,000 to repair, however, that is not the final estimate, according to Mr. Kahl.

“It should really be a four-way stop. It’s only a stop sign for traffic headed north and south,” Athletic Director Chris Irwin said.

“They need stop signs for traffic headed east and west as well,” Mr. Irwin said.

The football team was split up onto three different buses. After the accident occurred, the part of the team that was on the victimized bus had to ride home on the other two buses.

Prior to the leaving, the police had to record all of the football players’ information as well as the coaches’.

The whole process took about half an hour, according to Mr. Irwin.

No one was hurt and everyone involved in the accident was not harmed, according to junior Peter Cook. Cook was sitting towards the back with fellow teammate, junior Chris Nowicki.

“I was freaked out at first and was hoping that everyone was okay, but then I got mad,” Cook said. “I wanted to get home and it took forever to leave after the accident.”

Lock down changes may mean safer students Darren Sheffield Staff Writer

“Attention, a lock down is now in effect.”

When students see the visual notifiers blinking and hear the siren begin to wail, everybody thinks one thing; jump under your desk and hide. That strategy might not be the safest option, according to a new program in the process of being implemented at Northview.

The new program is called ALICE, which is an acronym for Alert, Lock down, Inform, Counter and Evade.

“The ALICE program gives us options,” NV Resource Officer Phil Gallup said. “If we

replaces IRP Stephanie Smith

Rachel Bules Every morning, approximately 60 students enjoy the privilege of setting their alarms later than the rest of Northview’s student body and staff.

These students are taking advantage of the flex scheduling that was introduced to juniors and seniors this year.

Students can choose to “flex out” by either arriving to school late or leaving school early, but doing both is not an option.

To obtain a flex schedule, students must have a reason to leave, such as a job, internship, or volunteer opportunity, according to guidance counselor Mrs. Stacie Wachowiak.

“Getting out of school early gives me more time for other activities,” junior Tyler Dewitt said.

The flex scheduling option resulted from the cuts that Sylvania Schools faced last year.

Without as many classes to choose from, some juniors and seniors found that it worked with their schedules to leave early or arrive late, according to Mrs. Wachowiak.

However, students had to be careful when planning what classes they take.

Not taking enough classes could result in negative consequences, according to Mrs. Wachowiak.

“If students don’t take a strong enough schedule, it could affect what colleges they can get into,” Mrs. Wachowiak said.

Another complication with flex scheduling is that the students coming to school late have to walk around the school and enter through the front doors.

“Flex is a good thing to have but it would be way better if the people that flexed in the morning didn’t have to walk around the building every day because it will be bad in the winter,” senior Amber Ulrich said.

Despite these things, it seems the general consensus among students so far is positive.

Juniors and seniors love their new schedules, according to Ulrich.

“I leave school early to volunteer at Maplewood, which is good because I’m considering a career in education,” senior Brooke Snead said. “Flex scheduling helps me get experience I will need for the future.”

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have an active shooter near the gym, it makes no sense why the lunchroom or band room couldn’t be evacuated - as long as we could do it safely.”

For those still in classrooms, hiding under desks would not be the plan either. The ALICE program suggests barricading the door with desks and other furniture. If a classroom is breached, the program suggests throwing books, chairs, trashcans and anything else at the intruder.

“It is ultimately the teacher’s call as to whether or not it is safe to evacuate or stay and barricade the door,” Officer Gallup said.

While students are not exactly “fighting back”, students also aren’t expected to hide under desks anymore.

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“If I tried to throw stuff at him (a shooter), he would just shoot me first,” junior Ashley Bielski said.

“I’d be more comfortable with hiding,” junior Molly Wheeler said.

The ALICE program, paired with NV’s current plan, will likely increase safety of the NV students. Teachers are scheduled to complete ALICE training later this fall. Administrators that have attended a special training will be instructing the teachers.

“I’m looking forward to the training. It’ll be interesting to hear what we’re expected to do in that situation,” Media Center Specialist Darla Omey said.

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At Northview the sound of the acronym IRP arouses many various moods. Most students feel fear in hearing this said but some students find joy in it.

This year, though, students will not be placed in the In-school Reassignment Program at all. This is because the Sylvania Board of Education has cut the program.

“The school board decided to cut IRP this school year to see if the cut would lower spending on discipline and Saturday school,” Mr. Rod Achter, NV’s Discipline Advisor, said.

Now, in place of Saturday school, detentions will be issued and then held on Wednesday afternoons from 2:45 to 5:15p.m. Also, Saturday school sessions will be once a month in place of IRP. Now that NV is issuing Wednesday detentions the demerit system will be put to better use. Many students in previous years wondered why NV would have demerits but not weekly detentions, but now the school does.

Three demerits will land a student in Wednesday detention. Detentions are advised by teachers and held in scheduled classrooms. Detentions are meant to “deal with students’ behaviors in an intermediate fashion,” according to page 24 of the student handbook.

Students who do not attend detentions, are late to the detention or choose to be disruptive during the detention will receive additional detentions, Saturday school, or OSS (Out of School Suspension). Students are also required to provide homework during detentions, and there is no sleeping, eating or drinking tolerated.

Although many students would much rather attend IRP than give up their own time after school, Wednesday detentions, according to Mr. Achter, are said to save the school district money.

Saturday school kept the school open for another day. Meaning the district had to pay for janitors to come in on another day. If detention is held on Wednesdays, the school is already open. Also, because of detentions on Wednesdays, students will tend to behave better during class.

The detentions will make students more afraid of getting in trouble because they will not want to stay after school.

“It’s not realistic with sports and jobs, students will have to call off and skip practices. It’s dumb that I will have to spend my entire day at school,” senior Jacob Mikolajczyk said.

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Road Show spices up Open House

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Open House was the perfect opportunity for parents to become involved with their children’s education, meet the teachers and the other staff members of Northview and learn about the teachers’ expectations for their classes, according to guidance counselor Jodi Hess.

While parents walked through the hallways, Harmony Road Show sang various songs, including Journey’s hit Don’t Stop Believing, according to junior Sarah Powazki, a member of Road Show.

“The whole entire Road Show actually figured out a four part harmony to Don’t Stop Believing without Mrs. Kingman having to teach it to us. So it was really cool because then during our Road Show period we performed it to our own parents. It was our first time ever performing together,” Powazki said.

Many teachers stress the fact that Open House is not just for the parents of freshmen.

“Though parents of our freshmen are encouraged to come, upperclassmen have new teachers each year and parents should get to meet them as well. Every year changes,” Ms. Hess said.

Although parents and students may not realize it, teachers can be quite nervous for Open House.

“It’s a little intimidating because you are used to talking to teenagers and when you sit parents in front of you, it can be very intimidating because it’s a whole new experience,” Mrs. Karolynn Nowak said.

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“When deciding who to cast, I take into account what the choreographer and vocal directors have to say,” Mr. Wachowiak said.

“After everyone has auditioned, we use our own personal scores to narrow down the top guys and girls, and go from there.”

All auditions were over by 8p.m. and the directing team had the entire show cast by 9:40p.m. according to Mr. Wachowiak.

Out of the 46 people who auditioned, 43 were cast. Results were released to each individual student by letter August 9.

Receiving lead roles in the musical were seniors Blayne Weddington as Aunt Em, Zachary Johnson as the Tin Woodsman, Travis Bihn as the Scarecrow, Reegan Street as the Wicked Witch of the West, Hannah Quinn as Glinda the Good Witch of the North and Bailey Fieldstein as Nikko. Juniors with lead roles include Natalie Szczerba as Dorothy Gale, Chad Singer as the Cowardly Lion and Mitch Nolan as the Wizard. Sophomore Mitch Kahn was cast as Uncle Henry and freshman Noah Froelich was cast as the Winkie General.

“I am most excited for opening night and seeing how everybody reacts to the performance,” chorus member sophomore Brianna Coulter said.

Receiving leading technical crew positions were seniors Hannah Henderson as Stage Manager, Erin Owens as Assistant Stage Manager and Deck Chief, Kyle Lammie as Assistant Stage Manager and LeighAnn Pace as Lighting Crew Leader.

Juniors with leading technical positions were Greg Hall as Properties Crew Leader and Mitch Hering as Sound Crew Leader.

Sophomore Adriana Valdez is the Costume Crew Leader.

“I know that NV’s production of The Wizard of Oz is going to be great,” costumer junior Paige Williams said. “We have been preparing a lot and everyone wants to put on a fantastic show.”

The NV theatre directing team originally selected Peter Pan for this year’s Fall musical according to Mr. Wachowiak.

“We originally wanted to do Peter Pan, but we were denied rights for that show,” Mr. Wachowiak said. “However, we still wanted a family friendly and popular musical because our ticket sales were on the low side last year.”

Rehearsals began September 6 and take place in the PAC. The production will be ready for audiences November 17-20 in the PAC. Tickets will cost $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Audiences will have the opportunity to see the cast perform a total of four shows.

“The Wizard of Oz is a show people know, so we are approaching the design with that in mind,” Mr. Wachowiak said.

“We are hoping to exceed the expectations that we know the audience will have.”

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Fighting ALS is hard. Fighting ALS with a team of friends behind you is a little bit easier. Melissa Belcher (front row), has the support of her coworkers, who all walked for Team Melissa at the Toledo Walk to Defeat ALS Sunday. Having her back are (row 2) Melanie Rogers, Molly Mayers, Marsha Warrington, Terri Seal-Roth, Dennis Shoemaker, (row 3) Amy Langendonk, Sue Briddell, Karen Francis, Darla Omey, Rod Acther, (Row 3) Amy Schloegl, Stacie Wachowiak, Don Wachowiak, Kara Curran, (standing) Heather Tussing, Karen Turley, Julie Sanford, Dan Dick, Jodi Hess, Jill Urbaniak and Bridget Kwiatkowski.

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The will to believe defies all previous norms. It is this force that motivated hundreds of Toledo community members to attend the Toledo Walk to Defeat ALS, held Sunday at Flower Hospital. Northview staff, students and alumni banded together in support of math teacher Melissa Belcher by attending the event and walk in honor of their friend.

Mrs. Belcher was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a disease commonly referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, last November.

“I noticed symptoms when I was about five months pregnant,” Mrs. Belcher said. “But two months after I had [the baby], things weren’t getting better.”

Since her diagnosis, her symptoms have gotten progressively worse. ALS is a genetic motor neuron disease in which nerve cells waste or die away and can no longer send messages to muscles, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Patients experience motor impairment and lose control over muscle movement. Mrs. Belcher, a rigorous exerciser, workout instructor, duathlete and volleyball coach finds it difficult to perform tasks that she once found easy.

“It feels like you’re moving in slow motion,” she said. “I can’t run anymore because I’ll trip

a lot.”

There is no cure for ALS, but medication is available that can prolong the life of the patient. For Mrs. Belcher, the negative side effects of the drug that include liver damage, outweigh the benefits.

The disease has made Mrs. Belcher truly think about the things she has always wanted to do and see. Her list includes whale watching on an Alaskan cruise, going on a trip to Hawaii with her husband and taking her 18-monthold son to Walt Disney World (her 7-year-old daughter has already experienced the magic).

“He loves Mickey Mouse. I can’t wait to see his reaction,” Mrs. Belcher said.

Also, she wants to win a Division I State Champion title in volleyball to go along with her Division II State Champion title in volleyball.

Prior to her diagnosis, Mrs. Belcher was unaware of the annual walk.

“It’s one of the ways to get people to be aware of ALS. It’s in Sylvania and I didn’t even know about it,” Mrs. Belcher said.

Team Melissa, the team of supporters who walked on Sunday, sported their shirts on Friday. Teachers in the school organized the group.

“As a department, we wanted to be really supportive and show her that her NV family is and will always be very supportive of everything that she goes through,” math teacher Kara Curran said.

A multitude of people have been supportive of Mrs. Belcher.

“I’m very overwhelmed by the generosity of people,” Mrs. Belcher said. “People who I don’t even know have popped in and asked me if there is anything I need.”

“She’s a blessing and an inspiration,” counselor Jodi Hess said. Mrs. Hess recalled an occasion this summer when she watched Mrs. Belcher teaching a workout class, continuing to stay active despite the challenges the disease creates.

“Watching her teach that class changed my life,” Ms. Hess said.

Mrs. Belcher’s perseverance and determination is apparent in multiple aspects of her life. She continues to participate in all of the activities that she has enjoyed.

“People think I’m so brave to continue coming to work everyday, but this is just what I know,” Mrs. Belcher said. “I want to be strong for a lot of people. I always want to be a good role model.”

“She is a colleague who has the attributions of a great mentor,” Mrs. Curran said. “She is always very interesting and innovative in the way she teaches. She is patient and compassionate.”

The Toledo Walk to Defeat ALS was only one small part of the fight that Team Melissa is putting up against ALS. “People beat the odds,” Ms. Hess said.

“And she’s going to beat the odds.”

Senior class crowns a new queen Sam Good Staff Writer

Homecoming is a night for the girls to feel like Cinderella and the guys like Prince Charming. Girls plan for months for this night: what they are going to wear, how they are going to do their hair, and where they are going to eat. Guys ask a girl and get dragged along. This year students had a little less time to plan for Homecoming. Because of construction, students did not start back at school until September 1. Homecoming was September 24. Students had three weeks and two days to plan for this magical night. Normally Homecoming is not until October.

“We had a hard time planning Homecoming this year due to the fact that there are only four NV football home games,” Senior Class Advisor Mrs. Peggy Jones said. “The first home game was way too early. The third home game was on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, and the last home game we were concerned with the weather. So when it came down to it, we had no choice but to pick the second home game,” Mrs. Jones said.

The theme of this year’s Homecoming was Written in the Stars.

“We were originally thinking of doing a fall theme like Fall Ball, or something. We turned on the radio and Written in the Stars came on and everybody thought it was a great idea for a theme for Homecoming,” Senior Class President Chandler Austin said. The back hallway by the gym was decorated with black paper and stars. They also strung up lights and decorated the pathway with colorful mums and park benches.

Over 750 students attended Homecoming this year.

On Friday, an assembly honored the 2011 Homecoming court and attendants: freshman Abbie Bacon, sophomore Tori Schafer and junior Sydney Edwards. The 2011 senior court included Annie Babcock, Azaria Crenshaw, Ashley Hall, Morgan Hawley and Blayne Weddington.

“I was so nervous for the assembly that I almost peed my pants,” Edwards said.

“I loved getting my hair and nails done by Cosmetology before the assembly. They did a great job and were super nice,” Schafer said.

NV’s Harmony Road show performed Written in the Stars by Tinie Tempah. Blake Rodgers rapped the first verse and the students went wild.

“Blake did an amazing job singing along with the rest of the road show,” Mrs. Jones said.

Friday night, the Wildcats took on the Bowling Green Bobcats. At half time, NV’s marching band played When You Wish Upon a Star while the attendees sat atop of convertibles and rode around on the track.

Photo by Jack Melick

Photo by Jack Melick

SENIOR ANNIE BABCOCK shares a hug with her mother after being announced Homecoming Queen.

“I was so excited to ride on top of a convertible around the football field. I had a lot of fun being on senior court. I’ll never forget this,” Weddington said.

At the end of the song, 2010’s Homecoming Queen Samantha Yurjevic crowned Babcock the 2011 Homecoming Queen.

October 4, 2011

STRESS Is good for the soul School, sports and other time-consuming activities can wear students down. Everyone has experienced that frazzled moment where they are not going to finish an assignment, got a bad grade or did not meet the standards of an activity. This is stress, and it is all part of the high school experience.

In the view of most people, stress is a negative thing. Receiving loads of work and having obligations make life difficult for students a n d teachers.

Despite the fact that

it can be overwhelming, stress can actually be a good thing. While dealing with too much pressure is rough, having a manageable amount pushes people and drives them to excel at life.

As freshman Emily Grizynski adapts to the changes of starting high school, she has many of the same worries that other freshman have.

“It’s tough to get from class to class when you are not really used to the school, especially with locker problems.

It can be pretty stressful,” Grizynski said.

Outside of school Grizynski is involved in cheerleading.

Grizynski agrees that her obligations may be stressful but they are definitely manageable.

Grace Colville

Sophomore Austin Michan has two major obligations.

Between football practices and helping train dogs at Assistance Dogs for America, Michan feels the stress. Going from one school year to another is also difficult.

“Everything is so much different from freshmen year, from what you expected,” Michan said.

Though sophomore year is different from previous years, Michan is still

able to handle it.

Although school is just starting and most students are not feeling the pressure yet, junior year seems to be the hardest year.

“Right now I am not too stressed out but I know there is a lot to come,” junior Janelle Fowler said. Preparing for the future, looking at colleges and taking the ACT, SAT and PSAT are what makes junior year so stressful.

“Junior year has been the most stressful year so far because there is a lot of homework and your grades and GPA count more than anything,” senior Mackenzie Bihn said.

Harmony Road Show, Band, Theater, Cheerleading, National Honors Society and Link Crew are the activities senior Blayne Weddington is involved in. She is also Band president, vice president of ACappella Choir and secretary of Drama Club. Besides all of these obligations, she takes rigorous academic courses like AP Calculus, AP Government and Honors German III. “Now I’m used to everything that I do, it keeps me stressed, but in a positive way. I always have something to do and I love being busy,” Weddington said.

Preparing for college is one of the things keeping her busy. Ohio State University, University of Notre Dame and Bowling Green State University are the colleges Weddington is applying to.

All of the stress Weddington and many other seniors feel are pushing them to excel and be their best.

Stress is viewed as such a horrible thing.

At times it really is but it also does great things. Anxiety, worries and stress pushes people to conquer the things that at times seem impossible.

-Maggie Figliomeni and Casey Wittman

Stress Stacked Up We asked seniors which year was most stressful.

13%

34%

FRESHMEN SOPHOMORE

40%

13% JUNIOR

SENIOR

This poll was conducted by Maggie Figliomeni and Casey Wittman.

Fifty-seven seniors were randomly surveyed out of three-hundred and seven, regarding which high school year was the most stressful.

THE STUDENT PRINTS Volume 86, Issue 1

Co-Editors-in-Chief: Jennifer Deng & Bridget Thomas Adviser: Sarah Huey News Editors: Libby Headman & Stephanie McCaskey Features Editors: Caitlin DeGross & Morgan Hawley Sports Editors: Drew Crandall & Blake Miller Opinions Editors: Savannah King & Kelsey Pomeroy Arts and Entertainment Editor: Molly Porterfield Business Editor: Vikki Hiznay Staff Photographer: Jack Melick Staff Writers: Clare Aldrich, Rachel Bules, Rachel Donnelly, Maggie Figliomeni, Henry Gray, Sam Good, Michelle Jacobson, Meghan Keene, Colton Lulfs, Max Messinger, Jordan Rose, Skylar Rose, Darren Sheffield, Stephanie Smith, Juanita Vasquez, Casey Wittman The Student Prints is the official student-produced newspaper of Sylvania Northview High School and is financially independent of the school. It is distributed monthly at no charge to serve the purpose of informing students, faculty, staff, administration and the Sylvania community of current issues. Sylvania Northview High School hosts 1347 students, represented by 28 students on staff. The main goal of The Prints is to present coverage of events in an unbiased and accurate manner. The paper also respects the opinions and ideas of the entire NV community. Signed letters to the editors are encouraged and should be no longer than 300 words. All letters can be turned into the publications room, E-6. The Prints reserves the right to edit letters that contain grammatical errors, accuracy and profane or libelous comments. The newspaper staff is entirely responsible for the content of the paper and supports the First Amendment to the Constitution. Unsigned editorials published in The Prints are written by staff members, and agreed upon by a majority vote of the editorial board. The Prints is carefully examined by its staff and adviser prior to publication to prevent incorrect or libelous information. The Prints is an Open Forum and not subject to prior review. The newspaper staff does not endorse advertisements published in the newspaper. Advertising specifications may be obtained by calling (419) 824-8708. Bylines are determined according to the original writer of the story. Corrections to The Prints will be made in the following issue.

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The Student Prints is produced at the address 5403 Silica Drive, Sylvania, OH 43560.

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OPINIONS

Construction sparks ‘drama’ in the theatre The Performing Arts Center experienced more drama than usual when a roof leak caused the new theatre to flood last May. Teachers and students alike were looking forward to the brand new complex but some were disappointed by the mistakes made by the construction workers. Even though there were some mistakes made by the workers, it does not mean that we should not be thankful for the new construction.

Some of the mistakes included difficulty with lockers and construction not being finished on time. This has led to mixed reviews about the new construction done at Northview.

As construction was finishing up in the theatre, water was found underneath the stage and in the orchestra pit. When workers began to dig in A Hall, a pipe was hit because the workers were unaware of the pipe’s whereabouts. To find out where the leak began, a blueprint from the 1950s was used to see where the water could have started.

The blueprint led straight to where the construction workers dug out A Hall, according to band director Mr. Eugene Bohland.

Other conflicts found with the construction were dealing with construction going on during the school day. At one point band students could not practice in the new band room because it was considered unsafe due to the high amounts of dust. On top of that there was no air conditioning and a lot of noise from the tools being used by the workers.

Some teachers were also disappointed with how long it took to finish the construction project.

During band camp last year, students were forced to practice at Timberstone Junior High for a week.

Upon returning, band students still had to practice in the old band room because the new one was not finished.

When it comes to lockers, many students have had trouble opening their locks. However, before the new lockers, students would often misplace their locks and have to buy new ones. With these new lockers, having to buy a new lock will not be necessary.

Compared to some of the construction’s disappointments, the perks seem to out outweigh the downfalls.

“I’ve been waiting for a room this nice for a long time,” Mr. Bohland said.

Mr. Bohland’s first band room consisted of concrete walls equipped with a huge tractor and garage door. The new band room is a huge improvement from Mr. Bohland’s old “boombox” sounding room.

“I’m very satisfied with the end result,” Mr. Bohland said.

I am extremely pleased with the new band room. My freshman through part of junior year consisted of a very claustrophobic band experience. The instrument room was no bigger than an average sized walk-in closet. Imagine up to 180 kids scrambling to put their instruments away all at once after a sweaty rehearsal outside.

Students should be thankful for this new construction considering some colleges do not even have this kind of state of the art facility to practice. Knowing this is true makes me realize how lucky NV is to even have the opportunity to get construction done.

A lesson to be learned in life is that not everything turns out perfectly. Hearing complaints about the construction confuses me. It is hard to understand why there are complaints about the new facilities when many schools less fortunate than NV would be ecstatic to have what we have.

There are so many perks to the new aspects that have been added to NV that complaining seems to be a waste of time.

-Molly Porterfield

6Cookie removal finds health benefits, outrage The Student Prints

OPINIONS

Cookies. Bagels. Pop-Tarts®. All of these sugary, super-carbohydrate foods were eliminated or significantly limited from the lunch menu and the word in the halls is that the students and teachers are extremely upset.

“Last time I checked, we are old enough to make our decisions on how much we eat,” senior Jamel Ahmad said. “I just want my bagel.”

Moreover, even when some unhealthy choices may exist, they are available only when purchased in combination with more well-rounded choices – such as pizza with vegetable and fruit. However, this combo also does not sit well with Northview’s consumers.

Teacher Mr. Mike Czerniakowski was very disappointed.

“I just want a piece of pizza, and now I can’t buy that without purchasing a whole meal,” Mr. Czerniakowski said.

NV is not the only school that has had unhealthy foods eliminated from its menu. The snack shacks at Timberstone and McCord are now gone as well, according to Principal Mr. Steve Swaggerty.

“The cookies did not meet the school’s financial needs,” Mr. Swaggerty said.

I choose to look at the new menu options as a vending machine “half-full” rather than “half-empty” proposition. While it is true that menu choices may be different this year, nothing prevents students or teachers from bringing their own favorites to supplement

NV’s offerings. If you really want a cookie that badly, go to Kroger and buy one before school. Barry Bagel’s is just down the street; I am sure Barry would love seeing NV students support his business every morning.

Obesity continues to increase in the United States. To counter it, we have to look to schools to remove the temptation to eat unhealthy foods.

Of course we students - and teachers - are mature enough to know our limitations, but let’s look at the positive side of this change. If the food is not there, then there is no way we can eat it. Even better, we may start changing our eating habits which, in turn, will lead to healthier lifestyles, not to mention slimmer waistlines.

“Everyone I sat with [last year at lunch] would always buy more than one cookie for lunch everyday.

It just was not healthy,” sophomore Adam Downing said.

This year, Downing’s lunch mates may be buying one more apple or plate of green beans than the “unhealthy” cookies he described as common fare last year.

“Change is hard and difficult, but eventually we will have to adjust, and I know we can,” Mr. Swaggerty said.

True enough Mr. Swaggerty, but change can be positive - and healthy as well. In fact, I know it will be for NV’s student diners this year.

- Skylar Rose

Cookies as we knew them are gone from Northview. Unless you live on a different planet, you have no doubt heard talk about the many reasons the district has gotten rid of cookies, as well as the outrage from students.

While making healthier choices in school is no doubt a good thing, the district has taken it to a whole new level by mandating every thing students can and cannot eat, and some of the new menu options are not even healthy.

Bagels and Pop-Tarts® are gone, and the entire snack shack has also been shut down.

Most students purchased these as single items and bought them daily. Now each student must pay $3.75 for a full meal – an ‘entrée’, fruit or vegetable, milk and chips – if they want a single cookie. Students are outraged at the expensive prices they must now pay to eat a meal. Price hikes in meals came from a lack of funds from the state, according to Savita Jindal, the Manager of Food Service and Purchase Director in Sylvania Schools. Cookies could easily be added to the menu as single items and would certainly pull in a lot of money on the side – money that could be put to good use.

“Northview complains about not having any money, but then they take away what made them money,” sophomore Ashlee Wagoner said.

Another reason for the new menu comes from Senate Bill 210, which was set up in response to Michelle Obama’s new plan for healthier schools, which states that cookies are not allowed at all because they

present no health factors for children. “[Most people] agree with healthier options, but people should have a choice over what they consume,” AP Psychology teacher Mrs. Sarah Rhine said.

Cookies, like any junk food, are a snack that should be allowed in moderation. While it is not the district’s fault for having to get rid of cookies, students should be allowed to choose their own options. Many kids are still bringing food from home that has no nutritional value.

However, even though NV took away cookies for their lack of nutritional value, they installed a pop machine and brought in menu items that carry up to 900 calories per meal. The ‘specials’ mirror popular fast food chains students visit, such as five layer beef burritos, popcorn chicken, and Nacho Supremes.

The reason removing cookies is so wrong is that their claims are backwards. While they claim to make us healthier, they install items that promote a lack of health – foot long chili dogs, pop machines, and burrito bowls. Many students cannot afford the more expensive lunches now, which is going to hurt NV more in the end than help it. If the district, or state, or country is attempting to make students healthier, it would be better if they followed through completely rather than choosing specific items that they want to keep on the menu for their benefit.

- Amanda Binz

Locker placement change causes confusion, inconvenience After all the ripping and tearing, Northview’s lockers were finally ready to be stuffed full with books, backpacks and binders.

Students came in on Wildcat Welcome Days to receive their locker numbers and combinations.

As people went to find their lockers and practice their combinations they were shocked to find where their lockers were. Seniors and sophomores were in their usual halls but the juniors and freshmen were switched up. Junior lockers now extend from one side of F-hall all the way through E-hall.

A good feature of lockers is having friends in the same grade nearby to talk to each other in the halls, walk with them to class and overall get to know their class better. Juniors and freshman should not have lockers by each

other.

“It’s annoying that the lockers were messed up and we aren’t by our own grade,” junior Katie Giovannucci said.

If I were a freshman, I would feel more comfortable being next to my classmates.

Being in a new school I would want someone to turn to whom I could ask for directions.

There were several mixups with the lockers this year, according to attendance secretary Mrs. Kathy Bohland. After Mrs. Bohland finished putting all the locker assignments into eSIS, the

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construction workers let her know two lockers were removed and everything was off in B through F halls. Mrs. Bohland spent the night before the Wildcat Welcome days fixing the lockers and trying to make sure students were with their grade. Since it was Mrs. Bohland’s first year, she had no idea which grades were supposed to be in what hall. Also, no one informed Mrs. Bohland that there were 26 new lockers in D hall that came with the construction. She had to assign 24 lockers in D hall.

On the Wildcat Welcome days, she had

It’s annoying that the lockers were messed up and we aren’t by our own grade.

-Katie Giovannucci, junior

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people coming to her needing lockers. When students went to find their lockers, some students already had supplies in them from teachers, so Mrs. Bohland had to re-assign them.

The whole locker mix-up is all just a misunderstanding. Not being near our peers is not our ideal situation, but we have to realize that the current layout has cost many people several hours and appreciate these peoples’ hard work.

Hopefully next year there are clearer directions as to what class is where and teachers can reserve lockers ahead of time; that way, we will not be short on lockers and people will not be running around trying to fill lockers.

- Libby Headman

Themes for football games causes controversy on Facebook

Opponent. This is a word most people, especially high school students, associate with another school or an opposing team. However, a few weeks ago, while everyone was picking out his or her first day of school outfit and buying last minute school supplies, a controversy between Northview students was taking place on Facebook.

The week of the first football game of the season, a Facebook event was made by NV Student Government. The event was created in support of the football team and their upcoming game. The event informed NV students to wear white to the game that Friday. Many people agreed to wear white and did not ask any questions. But a few select students, the majority being football players, did not cooperate.

“Why would we encourage our students to wear white while our football team is wearing black? It’ll look stupid if our student section is wearing white and the opposing team is also

wearing white jerseys,” sophomore Eben Corron said.

A few brave people went so far as to make their own events and groups. The events made on Facebook to oppose the white-out informed students that they should wear black instead of white. They stated that it did not make sense to wear white when our football players were going to be wearing their black jerseys. They made a good point, but making the events and making it into an ordeal was where the whole thing went south. When Student Government students saw this, they were outraged and started to make comments about these groups.

First, a problem arose because not everyone saw the Facebook event about a black-out, so even if Student Government and the football team agreed on a black-out there was bound to be that one person who would show up decked out in all white. The second problem was the students who supported the white-out and those who supported the black-

notions motion

IN

Decide the themes for the

Who should football games?

out wanted to make their color choice the most dominate.

Therefore, as most students filed in and showed up to the game, our student section began to look more like a Dalmatian-out than anything else.

As a school we should not disagree with one another.

Football games are about supporting our team to beat the opposition, not beating each others’ opposition. For further games we should collaborate with one another.

“We go to games to support the football team. If a particular color makes them happy, and possibly even helps them play better, we should wear it,” senior Mackenzie Bihn said.

I think that we need to listen to our team’s requests and the football team should be more civil in their requests so we can be united as a school and not divided by something so simple as a color.

- Stephanie Smith

Football players.

It’s their game and students supporting the football team will help them play better.

- Freshman Kelsey Soldner The football team

should decide because it’s their game.

- Sophomore Dominik Konik The football team should talk to the student council so everyone involved is happy.

- Junior Kyle Kremcheck It was stupid that everyone was fighting about it. The players would be easier to agree with and it would make them happier.

- Senior Sarah Hildebrandt

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October 4, 2011

D GETTIN’ O W

By Morgan Hawley

Hope Emily can top this!

Please don’t fall!

If I could do that I would win HC Queen for sure!

FEATURES

N senior picnic at

Hey! I can’t see!

I’m way too old to bend that way!

Senior Picnic was held at the Centennial Terrace on August 23. NV seniors gathered for food, dancing, pictures and various activities. These activities included corn hole, Photobooth Live, a hula hoop contest and a limbo competition.

“I loved being a part of the competition, it was really cool going to the finals with Emily Halter. I had no idea that I would make it that far, let alone win,” said senior Mackenzie Bihn.

Senior t-shirts were also passed out at the picnic.

Senior class government designed the shirts and put them on sale at the end of last year.

The Student Prints would like to thank everyone who contributed their ideas in the bubble fill ins.

Photos by Jack Melick and Sarah Powazki

HC here I come!

Josh McAfee, Mackenzie Bihn Mike Przyojski T.J. McCready

Brittney White, Allie McDonald

Christine Blaisdell

“It was fun to just hang out with all “It was some tough competition to my friends and it was cool to bring win the hula hoop contest, but I everyone together from the senior don’t lose, winning is the only opclass. It was a great night, besides tion for me. Except after I won, my my whole accident (she fell). It was friends crowd surfed me. I can’t say a bummer, but it meant a lot to me I enjoyed that form of celebration. I to see people around me helping didn’t even get a prize, me in my emergency,” I was a little upset.”

-Brittney White -Christine Blaisdell

Sara Meehan, Brooke Silvernail

Annie Babcock 2011 Homecoming Queen

Purple

Age: 17

Favorite social networking website (Facebook, Twitter,etc): Facebook

Sports/activities:

National Honor Society, ACapella Choir, Harmony Roadshow, Link Crew, working at Nautica coffee

Random unique thing: “My socks never match!”

Favorite song/artist: Someone like you - Adele

Grade: senior

How does it feel to be Homecoming Queen?

“It doesn’t feel that much different except for the fact that everyone keeps congratulating me or calling me ‘the queen.”

What was your favorite part of the Homecoming game/dance?

“It was really fun hanging out with the other girls on Friday and I had a blast dancing on the balcony!”

Favorite animal/pets you have:

Photo by Jack Melick

I have three dogs, Baxter (Cairn Terrier), Cooper (Yellow Lab), and Elliot (Westie)

Favorite thing about NV:

“I like that seniors get to paint senior hallway because it’s a fun, unique way to add personality to the school.”

Brooke Snead, Sam Sarmento

“Senior Picnic was a lot of fun.

“It was so much fun dancing with all There were so many activities. But my friends. It was a great way to get playing cornhole was probably the all the senior class united. I loved most fun. Mostly because Emily was seeing all my friends that I didn’t see really bad at cornhole. We all had all summer. Dancing on the stage fun messing around and playing was awesome too, I felt like I was a games and other stuff together.” rockstar. Senior picnic was -Sara Meehan seriously so fun.’

-Sam Sarmento

St u dent Spotlight Favorite color:

Jessica Krispen, Lenna McCoy

Favorite sporting event to attend: “Hockey games because the fans always get so into the games and really come together to support our school.”

Interview by Caitlin DeGross

I SPY with my little

Homecoming eye..

1) A boy texting while his date is grinding with him - multi-tasking at its finest 2) Grinding so low you have to put your hands on the floor so you don’t fall over 3) 478 sweaty boys’ shirts, jackets and pants: wringed out we could fill the NV pool 4) Changed relationship statuses 5) Crazy leg workout- TurboKick eat your heart out 6) Grind Lines

- is there a hierarchy to that?

7) Water, water everywhere

- all over everyone.

8) HC drama - dates dumped, girls gone crazy, people need to

calm down 9) Newsfeed full of pics, it’s funny how they all look alike 10) Dates ditched everywhere pick one up, plenty to share!

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The Student Prints

FEATURES

“Dancing with my friends like crazy was my favorite part of Homecoming.

It was so much fun!”

-Kristin Osinski, Freshman

Written in the Stars “My favorite part of Homecoming was the spotlight dance with my boyfriend, Lucas Rollins.

Even though he was a little shy, he sucked it up and danced the night away with me.”

-Sydney Edwards, Junior

SAY

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YES to the Dress

Photos by: Jack Melick & Audrey Miklovic

NORTHVIEW EDITION

The perfect dress, perfect shoes and a perfect group add up to equal the perfect night for a dance. However, it is not all that easy to find that perfect dress.

Say Yes to the Dress is a show that helps women find an amazing wedding dress.

Yes, Homecoming is not nearly as important as your wedding day, but it is definitely up there. NV girls go on mall expeditions weeks before the dance to find a dress Taylor Cook, Junior that suits their style. So many gorgeous girls could be seen dancing their hearts Dress: Southern Affair, out with their equally handsome dates and friends this year at HC.

Dances not only come with a night you will never forget, but lots of $400 preparation. One of the best parts is shopping for a Shoes: Saks, $50 dress. Girls are able to pick out their own dresses Photo by Shana Cook without worrying about dress code, while the guys are told what to wear, obviously (no offense boys).

Shoes and accessories are the additional perfect touch to the dress and a must have!

Just about every girl has trouble when it comes to finding a flawless outfit for HC whether it be finding matching shoes, Megan McLean, Sophomore buying the perfect hair clips or trying Dillards, $40 to save enough money for gas to get Dress & Shoes: Photo by Karen McLean home. It is a difficult task that takes time and lots of Daddy’s money. To all of you guys out there that do not know what it is like to shop for hours and finally find exactly what you need to look fabulous at HC, let me explain it to you in “guy language.” Finding that perfect outfit is like Emily Gurzynski, Freshman making the game winning play, or having the most “kill shots” in Call of Duty. It is Dress: Dillards, $70 just an overall great accomplishment.

Shoes: Charlotte Russe, $21 Marissa Restivo, Senior

NV girls and boys outdid Photo by Sara Gurzynski themselves again by looking run-way Dress: Dillards, $100 worthy during the “Written in the Shoes: Dillards, $60 Stars” Homecoming dance. Who knew Photo by Jack Melick Wildcats could look this good?

-Meghan Keene & Juanita Vasquez

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October 4, 2011

FEATURES

ANATOMY CL ASS

Today’s Lesson: Dissecting Ms. Schotter and Mr. Swaggerty FINGERS

Hair

In a crusade for self-expression in high school, Ms. Schotter once dyed her hair to an orange tint using Sun-In, a chemical lightener.

Spirit fingers all the way. In cross country, football, basketball, tennis, baseball and basketball, Mr. Swaggerty shows a passion for all athletic activities.

“I really enjoy any type of physical activity,” Mr. Swaggerty said.

Heart

Ms. Schotter won’t be Ms. Schotter for long. She is currently engaged and plans to hold the wedding in July of 2012.

EARS

With a taste in music that covers numerous genres ranging from rap to R&B, Ms. Schotter regularly enjoys attending concerts featuring her favorite artists. This summer, she saw Nikki Minaj and Britney Spears live at their concert in Detroit.

EYES

Mr. Swaggerty had the opportunity to sight see in Europe in the summer of 2009. He traveled across the continent from Edinburgh to Paris enjoying new sites and tasting exotic foods.

RING FINGER

Ladies, imagine having to pop a room full of balloons and unscramble letters for a hidden message that directs you down the stairs to find your boyfriend holding one last balloon. He pops the final balloon and reveals an engagement ring. The ring drops to the ground, he picks it up and gets down on one knee. This is the story of the beginning of Mr. and Mrs. Swaggerty’s marriage. They have been married for six years.

CHEST

Mr. Josh Stedcke (some of you may recognize the name from McCord) and Mr. Swaggerty were chest bumping over an exciting sports team win when Mr. Stedcke came down on Mr. Swaggerty’s leg and managed to injure it.

“Mr. Stedcke is uncoordinated - what can I say?

Hands

In previous years, Ms. Schotter would not have been the subject of a newspaper article, but would have been writing the newspaper article herself. Using her hands, Ms. Schotter edited a plethora of stories as the editorin-chief for both her high school newspaper and yearbook. She also was the newspaper advisor at Woodward High School for over three years.

LEFT HAND

“Scissors are hard.”

LEGS

Running from base to base during softball, Ms. Schotter could have been labelled your typical high school “jock.” Her extracurricular athletic activities included softball, tennis and basketball (one of her school’s biggest rivals was Northview).

She was the best at softball, although she enjoyed basketball the most.

“A lot of things I enjoyed doing in high school framed my life as an adult,” Ms. Schotter said. And indeed they did; Ms. Schotter continues her involvement in athletics by coaching tennis and basketball.

ACHILLES TENDON

In a bloody and painful incident involving a trashbag full of glass, Mr. Swaggerty severed his Achilles tendon and had to spend four days in the hospital getting surgery.

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Tea Cottage encourages local artists’ creativity Henry Gray Staff Writer

Instantly, the aroma of cinnamon chai tea and the sounds of local Sylvanians expressing their inner poetic voice flooded my senses as I stepped into the Dragonfly Artisan Tea Cottage. I first noticed the complex decorations of lively paintings from wall to wall and various homemade jewelry, soups, and sarcastic signs saying such things as “be nice, or leave”.

My reason for stopping in this small corner of Sylvania was for the open micnight. Every two weeks, a small elite group of local artists, musicians, and poets gather from 7 to 9 p.m. on a Wednesday evening in sometimes large or small groups.

Although the evening was lower key, with only about ten people gathered around the flowery decorated tables, other nights finding a seat could be a challenge.

After the conversation died down and the teapots ran dangerously low, the poetry began. At first, some were reluctant to share, but as the creativity began to flow, more and more local talent was proudly showcased, from clever and surrealist rhymes to tear-jerking melodies.

The poets and musicians who attend ranged from Northview students to middle-aged experts, or as Jen Blakeman, the owner of the Dragonfly puts it, “old hippies and new hippies.” No matter what souls enter they are always greeted with the warmth and kindness of the Dragonfly’s natural atmosphere.

“I want a place where people can express themselves and not feel threatened,” Blakeman said.

The Dragonfly’s readings are a thriving environment for young poets and musicians from NV. There is no definite list of who has to read, so everyone is able to feel comfortable without being nervous.

All who attend are encouraged to read or play any form of art they choose, but they can also simply observe the rest of the performances. There is also no pressure to be “good” or “better than others” because the idea is a place of sharing and diversity, not competition according to Blakemen.

The readings are a perfect opportunity for local artists and poets of all ages to get their start in a friendly, non-threatening place among others with a driving passion for expression.

As the evening progressed and everyone shared multiple times, with interludes of laughs and conversation, I realized that two hours had completely slipped away and the reading was coming to a close. Then, in one instantaneous swoop, everyone exited the quiet little shop and I was left to contemplate the night. With all the support and kindness throughout the reading, Blakemen’s goal was met. From the warm smiles and intense listening it was easy to observe that everyone felt comfortable and welcome. Although the attendance for that night was small, it was enthusiastic, it was truly a reflection of the dynamic local talent and a comfortable environment for artistic NV students.

A day in the life of a Band Geek Molly Porterfield

Arts and Entertainment Editor You can see the intensity spewing like a volcano from their faces every Friday night. The crowd goes crazy upon their arrival. They leave no mercy for the other team.

Halftime is game time for these hardworking individuals we like to call “band geeks”. Being in band all four years of my high school career has given me this label that I am actually very proud of. From the treacherous beginnings of band camp to the unforgettable feeling I get performing under those Friday night lights, being a band geek is just something you would have to experience in order to fully understand. But never fear, I can attempt to show you what it feels like to be one of the coolest kids in school by describing a day in the life of a band geek.

Those two words, “Band Camp”, never fail to make someone laugh and quote “This one time at band camp,” from the movie American Pie. I can honestly say this phrase is said quite often at band and most of the time we forget that it was even from a movie. Trust me when I say that some of our best and worst high school memories come from band camp (my worst being when I got stung by a bee on my armpit because I was trying to hold my mellophone parallel to the ground.) On the other hand, senior Liz Barga remembers a rather funny moment that took place during band camp.

“This one time at band camp, a wind gust formed a mini tornado that picked up a flip folder (this holds our music) from the ground,” Barga said. “We all stared in amazement as it blew across the street and over the trees. It was both incredibly strange and hilarious.”

Along with making memories from strange incidents at band, us band geeks find much enjoyment from the traditions passed on from generation to generation. One tradition that never gets old is yelling “scoreboard” from the bleachers at the other team’s band no matter what the score is. We tend to do this when Northview is losing because it confuses the other band to the point that they do not even know what to yell back at us.

You may see another tradition the band takes part in called “Monkey”. Monkey is a tradition where the drum line plays a fast paced cadence that has just the right rhythm for head banging and jumping around like crazy.

There are two types of band kids when it comes to Monkey. First, there is the one who jumps out of their seat and sprints to the chaotic circle of head banging madness to join in on the massive losing of brain cells.

“When I hear the drum line starting the Monkey cadence, I immediately jump up and start head banging,” said junior Charlie Garey.

“It’s a behavioral response, plus it’s just fun. I keep my hair long for the sole purpose of head banging.”

Second, there is the band kid who holds onto their instrument for dear life and prays it does not fall through the bleachers. This has happened a few too many times and breaking an instrument is not something you want to confront with Band Director Mr. Eugene Bohland. (Sorry about those instruments over the years, Mr. Bohland, Monkey was just too much to handle for some).

Monkey is fueled by another tradition we like to call squad bags. These wonderful bags filled with sugary enjoyment give us the energy and drive we need to give a superb halftime show. Squad bags have been a tradition far beyond my time here at NV. The band is split up into sections based on instruments and then split into squads which generally consist of about four people. Every week a different person from each squad brings their “squadlings” bags filled with goodies that can range from candy bars to energy drinks to squirt guns. Typically, whoever brings the squad bags tries to make them as obnoxious as possible. Truth be told, I usually get so much

candy I just end up giving the leftovers out at Halloween.

For away games, band students are required to take buses to wherever the football game may be. Band bus rides have been known to stir up famous and infamous stories.

From playing Big Booty to singing songs from the radio, to catching up on the latest band gossip, a band bus ride never has a dull moment.

“I was sitting next to my friend on the bus and we were listening to my iPod,” sophomore Anna Wagner said. “Next thing I knew, a bag of unopened gummy bears flew over the seat into my lap.

No one claimed them, so I ate them.”

With squad bags and bus rides being pre-game traditions, we cannot forget about the post-game traditions.

Whenever the football team wins at home, us band geeks get the pleasure of wearing our hats backwards and performing songs from our halftime show out on the field after the game. A new tradition that has been added this year is playing the fight song after a win to the football team and cheerleaders.

After an exciting win all the players and cheerleaders run over to the band section of the bleachers and sing the fight song while the band plays on. This has proven to bring the band, cheerleaders and football players all together to celebrate teamwork, and of course, a fantastic win.

After every performance whether it is home or away, many band students go out to eat at places such as Ralphie’s or Fricker’s. Staying up late on a Friday night after a football game makes us feel like we still have a life to hang out with friends and just relax after playing a performance for a few hours. After all, we are not as geeky as it may seem (most of the time).

Overall, being a band student is one of the best experiences I have ever been through. Band is where many of the “misfits” find their friends. Some actually consider these friends as family by the end of the season. Yes, band is in some ways just as you would imagine it would be. Though, to be a true band geek and experience the traditions and family-like atmosphere I feel is indescribable.

Students reminisce on Harry Potter

A series that defined a generation comes to an end Rachel Bules Staff Writer

Great things often have humble beginnings, and this was very much the case for British author J. K. Rowling. The struggling single mother was living on welfare when she sat down in a café and scratched out ideas for a story about a magical, bespectacled boy on the back of a napkin. Now, J. K. Rowling has transformed these ideas into a multi-billion dollar book and movie series. Harry Potter is a worldwide phenomenon that took the world by storm when the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, was released in 1997.

“Harry Potter has made my life more magical. It has given me something to obsess over,” sophomore Marissa Milliron said.

Now, 14 years later, readers are left with seven books, eight movies, a popular theme park in Universal Studios, Orlando, and a legacy in the world of literature.

Rowling’s publishers have sold over 400 million copies of the books worldwide and they have been translated into 67 different languages. Each of the first seven movies has made between seven and nine million dollars, according to boxofficemojo.com. The final movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II, took the opening weekend sales record of $342.7 million and is now the third largest grossing movie ever produced at $1,321.1 billion, closely trailing behind Avatar and The Titanic.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a theme park that opened in Orlando in 2009 and features a replica of Hogsmeade, Hogwarts and many themed rides that take

visitors through Harry’s magical world.

Another exciting feature for Harry Potter fans is the website called Pottermore created by J. K. Rowling. This website features exclusive

wizard of all time, Lord Voldemort. Readers follow Harry on his journey, from his first trip on the Hogsmeade Express to the final battle between good and evil, and watch as

Photo by Bridget Thomas

WORN OUT HARRY POTTER books are common on book shelves all around the world. new writing from Rowling that accompanies the Harry Potter series, and will be open to the public in October.

“It’s a great story, and I love all the details and connections through all the books,” Milliron said.

The story’s protagonist is a boy named Harry, an orphaned wizard with a lightning scar whose inevitable fate is to face the darkest

Harry grows from an innocent child to an adult throughout the series. It is normal to experience a range of emotions while reading; euphoria after winning a Quidditch match, tear-jerking grief after the death of a beloved character, or undeniable excitement leading up to the final showdown between Harry and Voldemort. Some of the most valuable things readers can take away from the series

are the priceless lessons that the characters teach them. Harry’s bond with his best friends Ron and Hermione teach the true value and importance of friendship and loyalty. Readers witness the characters grieve over the friends and family that they lose throughout the story, but readers learn that those they love never truly leave them. One of the most important themes of the book, however, is the ultimate belief that no matter what happens, the people who do good in the world will always triumph over evil.

“Without Harry Potter, my life would have no magic,” Milliron said. “Harry Potter may be over, but the story will never die.”

Many students at Northview are avid fans of the Harry Potter series as well. Up until two years ago, there was a Harry Potter club run by retired English teacher Mrs. Kathy Benya. Sophomore Ashley Ingle visited the Harry Potter theme park in Universal Studios, Orlando over her spring break. “It was so amazing. I was so excited to go, and everything was so real. I felt like I was actually at Hogwarts,” Ingle said.

Sophomore Katelyn Work attended the midnight premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II this summer, an experience she recalls fondly.

“The awe-inspiring novels not only taught me how to live…no, they prepared me to embrace whatever the world and/or society may thrust upon me in my lifetime. Without the hit series that molded our generation, I feel sad—nay, disconsolate. Despite this, I feel confident that although Harry and his friends graduated from Hogwarts, they will never graduate from our hearts,” Work said.

October 4, 2011

Brooks, Work lead Cross Country teams to fast starts in NLL play Blake Miller Sports Editor

Boom, gun shot. When the sound is heard, nothing occupies a runner’s mind but the task at hand - run. After the 43rd annual Tiffin Carnival at Hedges Boyer Park, there is no doubt in anybody’s mind of who the team to lookout for in Northwest Ohio is. The Girls’ Cross Country team started the season with a bang September 10 by finishing second in Division 1-A ahead of Toledo Area rival Notre Dame Academy.

“By placing second at Tiffin, the team placed the highest of any NV Girls’ Cross Country team,” Coach Jodie Smith said.

Placing in the top 23 were seniors Allison Work and Moe Dean and junior Abby Masters.

Work showed once again why she is one of the top runners in Northwest Ohio by placing fourth with a time of 18:42.49. This is just one of the many accomplishments that Work has had while running for the Girls’ Cross Country and Track and Field teams.

Other accomplishments include qualifying for States in the 800 meter as a sophomore and breaking the school record in the 1600 meter as a junior.

“Tiffin works toward my goal of placing high at States,” Work said.

After having a week off from weekend competition, the Girls’ traveled to Culver, Indiana for the Culver Invitational. The team was a little disappointed with its results as it finished in 10th place out of 40 teams.

“Everyone ran decent, but nobody had an amazing race,” Masters said.

The team will continue its hard work into next weekend, as it will compete in the Clay Invitational October 8.

“We are working harder and running faster,” Masters said.

Unlike the Girls’, the Boys’ did not have the kind of outing that they had wished for. The team finished 13th out of 40 teams. The team did have a little to chuckle about, however, as rival Southview finished dead last.

“We’re hoping to rebound and put together some good races before winning leagues,” junior Chris McKown said.

The one bright spot of the day was created by none other than junior extrordinaire Kyle Brooks. Brooks finished in eighth place with a time of 16:09.81.

Photo by Ray Padilla

RECORDS AT NORTHVIEW are not broken frequently. Junior Kyle Brooks breaks the trend; he has stampeded to one of the best starts in the history of Boys’ Cross Country.

“Brooks ran an amazing race and put himself among the elite in the state,” Coach David Briggs said.

With his strong performance at Tiffin, Brooks is proving why he has the potential to become the next great Boys’ Cross Country runner and maybe even surpass University of Wisconsin freshman Mike Wallace who is arguably the best to ever run for NV. “I felt I had an excellent race but I, as well as the team, have a lot of room for improvement,” Brooks said.

The following week, the Boys headed north to East Lansing for the Spartan Invitational at the Michigan State Golf Course. Brooks ran

incredibly as the team finished in 13th place out of 40 teams.

As always, Brooks put together a phenomenal race by running a time of 15:59.50, which is a record time for a junior, according to Coach Briggs.

“The conditions were perfect and the course was excellent,” Brooks said.

The Boys also traveled to Culver Invitational September 24. The team finished in 19th place out of 37 teams.

“We faced our fastest competition and were disappointed with our results,” Brooks said. “Our main goal is to win leagues and win our 10th consecutive NLL Title.”

the Napoleon Invitational, facing off with Mason in its first game. The game resulted in a devastating score of 1-14, but the Maple Leafs got past their tough loss and defeated St. Ursula in a valiant battle 8-4.

“The whole team was really excited for our first win of the season; we even went out

for ice cream after to celebrate,” junior Molly Wheeler said.

In their final two games they lost to Glen Oak 5-13, and Worthington Kilbourne 1-7, ending the tournament with a 1-3 record. The Maple Leafs took on the St. Ursula Arrows once again in their home debut, defeating them 7-4.

“SUA may be an inexperienced team and our victory was rewarding, but they still put up a fight,” junior Captain Lindsay Peyton said.

The Maple Leafs left town and headed to Worthington Kilbourne in Columbus, Ohio for the Ohio Cup. Starting off the tournament they faced another loss against Mason, 0-14. This bad luck plagued the rest of the tournament with losses against Sycamore, Milford, and Thomas Worthington.

“We may not have won, but we had a lot of fun. We’re proud of our effort and that’s the reason that we are super excited for the rest of the season,” sophomore goalie Julia Nistel said.

Back in town the Maple Leafs fought hard against the Napoleon Wildcats but suffered defeat, 3-17. They are seeking revenge as they head to Napoleon tonight for a rematch. They will host six teams this weekend at the Sylvania Invitational Friday and Saturday.

Water Polo splashes to slow start Colton Lulfs Staff Writer

Sylvania Girls Water Polo began practicing in mid August, one week before their season began. The team kicked off the season at

Photo by Jack Melick

HIGH TREADING is a must in water polo, as junior captain Lindsay Peyton demonstrates while looking to make a pass during the Napoleon game September 13. “The higher you tread the better passes you make because it’s easier to follow through on your passes,” Peyton said.

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Both soccer teams eye NLLs Max Messinger Staff Writer

The Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Soccer teams are both on a roll this year as their seasons have reached the halfway point. Each of the teams currently has a winning record with the Cats at 6-2-3 and the LadyKats at 6-3-2.

The Cats took to the road to play the Findlay Trojans September 15. They controlled the ball for the majority of the game. A rebounded shot off the goal post was poked past sophomore goalie John Wendt with less than a minute to go in the second half and ended up being the deciding goal as the Trojans went on to win 1-0. The Cats could have had two more goals if it had not been for fouls and offside penalties throughout the game. Even though the Cats lost, they still outshot the Trojans by a large amount: 26-6. The NV coaches considered this game as one of the best of the year so far.

The next game for the Cats was at home September 20 against Bowling Green. The game was scoreless for almost 25 minutes until senior Alex Weiner put one in the back of the net to break the tie. Senior James Ragland scored one of his two goals shortly after to close the first half, 2-0. Thirty seconds into the final half, junior Adam Gonia quickly took advantage of the Bobcat defense and brought the score up to 3-0. The Cats let in a goal before Ragland followed it up with his second goal of the game to end the game winning, 4-1. The score was deceiving though, as many of the players thought they did not play to their potential.

“We progressed to a good level of play until the BG game. Then our level of play dropped,” Gonia said. “We needed a lot more focus than usual but we still got our results and won the game.”

The Cats have put themselves in a great position to win the Northern Lakes League title if they keep up their strong play for the remainder of the season.

“Our goal this year is to win the league, but we have to focus on one game at a time,” Gonia said, “We have a couple key games coming up that we need to win to stay in the hunt for the league title.”

“The team is definitely improving in each game. We just need to finish our chances on offense to create more opportunities to score,” junior Ben Rubin said.

The LadyKats have not had too many challenges on the soccer field lately.

Recently they had a walk in the park as they beat Findlay 5-1 on the road and blanked Napoleon 7-0 and Bowling Green 4-0.

“Games like these are great ways to try and prepare us for the bigger games that are more important,” junior Laura Connor said.

“It allows us to take risks and try new things that can help us for future games.”

On the other hand, the game against St. Ursula was not much of a cake walk. It was a very slow game and the LadyKats struggled to score and win balls out of the air. The Arrows got on the board first. Towards the end of the half, one of the Arrows was called for a hand ball in the goalie box which resulted in a penalty kick. Head Coach Rick Burgin called on senior Courtney Hendrix to take the kick. Hendrix had a fantastic shot that made it into the net to tie the game up at 1-1. The majority of the second half was relatively steady, but once the clock hit five minutes it was go time for both teams. The LadyKats came up short when the Arrows were given a penalty kick and ended up scoring. The questionable call left everyone wondering why there was a foul called when nobody was touched. The final score was 1-2, St. Ursula.

“No one really understood why we did so bad because our warm-ups were amazing,” junior Katelyn Meyers said. “We have a tough game coming up against Perrysburg that we will need to play our absolute best to win since they’re ranked sixth in the state.”

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The Student Prints

SPORTS

Wildcat pride shines brightly during Friday Night Lights. The students unite by getting rowdy and showing their wildcat pride in hopes of winning the game. The cheerleaders aid the students in showing their spirit by getting the crowd pumped and leading cheers like The Sizzle. Varsity Captain senior Morgan Hawley and varsity cheerleader junior Libby Headman show The Sizzle step-by-step!

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Feature Athlete of the Week

Mark Bernsdorff

Hard work separates the good athletes from the bad. Hard work to the point where you could take a shower in your sweat, you have cramps that feel like you have just been shot, and are struggling to catch your breath is what separates good athletes from the great.

So far this year Mark Bernsdorff has separated himself as a great athlete.

His sophomore year Bernsdorff was just another average wide receiver in the Northern Lakes League. He realized he needed to change his work ethic and spent his Summer in the

weight room.

So far, all of his work has paid off as Bernsdorff has led the Wildcat offense in his junior season. He is currently leading all Northwest Ohio football players in number of receptions. He is second in the NLL in terms of

D: What got you interested in football?

M: I knew I wanted to play when I would watch my Steelers play every Sunday when I was younger. I wanted to be just like them.

D: What have the new coaches brought to the program?

M:They brought a bunch of excitement to the program even before the season started. It’s good learning the game from a new perspective, especially because most of our coaches played either in college or professional football.

D: What do you like most about football?

M: I love the competition and the training it takes in the off-season to be successful. The thing I like the most though is being on the field underneath those Friday night lights.

D: What are your goals for the rest of this year?

M: We just want to show the area what this new era of Northview football is all about and finish the season with a winning record. Personally my goal is to do everything I can to help our team be successful and make the playoffs.

D: What is your favorite team?

M: The Pittsburgh Steelers

Interview by Drew Crandall

receiving yards with 211 yards, averaging over 10 yards a reception. Bernsdorff has reached the endzone four times in four games.

His performance on the field has lead Bernsdorff to become the first feature athlete of the week.

October 4, 2011

New coaches bring fresh outlook Jordan Rose Staff Writer

Northview has received several new equipment changes, but you can’t have new equipment without new coaches. With the new coaching staff, NV is heading in the right direction.

Head Football Coach Merek Moldawsky is looking to improve NV’s recent football struggles over the past five years.

“Improvement in NV is heading in the right direction. We are slowly training players and teaching them new schemes. This might take time, but it is well deserved,” Coach Moldawsky said.

Moldawsky mentioned he is positive about his team and enjoys his coaching position at NV. The NV football team’s future is looking bright.

“I believe if we track more athletes, we will be successful in the future. Great players make great coaches,” Coach Moldawsky said.

NV’s final against Southview is always a big rivalry. Last year, NV lost 7-35. Coach Moldawsky had only two words “beat ‘em.”

With only three wins last year, the team already has two wins over Waite and Lake High School this season.

From the football field to the volleyball court, new coach Sarah Wilson is taking over the LadyKats Volleyball squad. The team has had struggles as of late, with a 1-7 league record (2-12 overall). Their record does not matter in the mind of Wilson, as her focus is improving on last year’s season.

“I am trying to improve on last year by bringing a new sense of pride back to Northview volleyball. We may not be winning matches, but we are accomplishing goals and my girls want to be out on the court getting better. It’s going to take some time before we start seeing all the wins we want but these girls are working hard to get better and that is all I can ask for,” Coach Wilson said.

Nevertheless, a down season for the LadyKats, Coach Wilson is still proud of the team’s effort.

“I am proud of all the teams and my coaching staff for working so hard to bring some life back to Northview volleyball,” Coach Wilson said.

The Northview Soccer Team changed their coaching style as well. New coach Jon Haynes has positive thoughts on his team.

“I think our team has a lot of potential this year. We have a strong core of seniors and a big junior class, so there is a lot of experienced talent there,” Haynes said.

The future of NV Soccer looks bright. “We have two sophomores that can contribute too.

The boys are working hard and have some team goals set. I believe that they will be successful as long as they focus on each challenge as it comes and do not get caught looking ahead,” Coach Haynes said.

“As far as improving, I have been trying different methods of training to work on our fitness. I have had the boys in the pool at Highland Meadows for a workout. The boys have also done a couple of spinning sessions at the JCC/YMCA during the season,” Coach Haynes said.

Girls, Boys golf teams place third in NLLs Jordan Rose Staff Writer

Pars, birdies and bogeys, oh my. The Boys’ Golf squad is coming to a close after a prolonged season. Starting in August, the team is on a mission to make it to their team goal, State Championship.

With an NLL record of 5-2, Northview placed third at the NLL Championship. Bowling Green and Napoleon, both teams that NV lost to, placed first and second at NLLs. NV’s loss to Napoleon was a disappointment, according to junior Derek Reiner.

“Our loss to Napoleon was tough, we only lost by one stroke and most of us didn’t play even close to our full potential,” Reiner said.

“The season is going all right. It is not as good as I wanted it to be, but we are finally coming together. Being senior captain is a big responsibility, but it’s awesome,” senior Aaron Liebenthal said.

The boys are now preparing for Sectionals, which will be held at Stone Ridge Golf Course in Bowling Green.

As for the LadyKats, they placed third at NLL’s as well. With the graduation of Mamie Silver last year, the team had to rebuild their focus and strength. With the additions of freshmen Mackenzie Elrod and Kayleigh McHugh, the teams’ future looks very bright. NV, 4-2 in the NLL, had a season with several team accomplishments.

“Placing fourth at the Perrysburg Invitational out of 25 teams was a very big accomplishment. It was good to place so high when there were so many good teams there,” sophomore Katy Williams said.

As an individual, junior Julia DeBelly broke the school record shooting a season low 34 against Perrysburg at Whiteford Valley.

“It was just a good day. Everything fell into place with a few lucky shots to help out,” DeBelly said.

With Sectionals approaching soon, the team’s focus is getting past Sectionals and qualifying for District Championship.

SCOREBOARD

Athletes playing fall sports have trained all summer for game day.

this is how they stacked up against local competition.

B SOCCER:

G SOCCER:

WATER POL0:

FOOTBALL:

VOLLEYBALL:

B GOLF:

SFS 1-0 DUBLIN JEROME 0-1 SOUTHVIEW 1-1 CENTRAL CATHOLIC 5-2 ANTHONY WAYNE 2-1 NAPOLEON 5-0 FINDLAY 0-1 BOWLING GREEN 4-1 PERRYSBURG 2-1

CLAY 15-20 WAITE 33-9 LAKE 29-14 ANTHONY WAYNE 7-41 BOWLING GREEN 14-26

NDA 5-1 DUBLIN JEROME 1-5 SOUTHVIEW 4-1 ANTHONY WAYNE 3-1 SUA 1-2 FINDLAY 5-1 NAPOLEON 7-0 BOWLING GREEN 4-0 PERRYSBURG 1-2

SPRINGFIELD 1-3 PERRYSBURG 0-3 BG 0-3 ANTHONY WAYNE 2-3 NAPOLEON 3-0

MASON 1-14 SUA 8-4 GLEN OAK 5-13 WORTHINGTON 1-13 MASON 0-14 SYCAMORE 1-14 MILFORD 6-13 T. WORTHINGTON 6-13 SUA 7-4 NAPOLEON 3-17

SYLVANIA INVITE 3RD VAN BUREN INVITE 7TH IRISH OPEN 4TH NLL TOURNAMENT 3RD NAPOLEON INVITE 3RD

BY DREW CRANDALL

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Volleyball rebuilds while serving it up for charity Max Messinger Staff Writer

Although their record does not show it, the Varsity Volleyball team is making strides everyday of the season.

With an overall record of 2-14, 1-9 in the Northern Lakes League, the team still has a huge level of confidence that is here to stay.

Recently the LadyKats lost to Perrysburg in three sets, 18-25, 19-25, 2025. They also suffered a defeat to Bowling Green in three sets.

“Our team is definitely improving but we’re still missing camaraderie and unity,” Head Coach Sarah Wilson said. “A lot of the girls have played on different teams between Junior Varsity and Varsity, so we’re trying to build a stronger frame.”

When you rebuild a team, most people know that the changes will not occur overnight or even in the next few months.

“It may take multiple seasons to bring our team back to a high level of play, but we’re moving forward and taking baby steps to get there,” Coach Wilson said.

The LadyKats hosted a charity match against Anthony Wayne September 27. The match was played for the Blue Pumpkin Campaign, which benefits the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center of Toledo.

The campaign was started in 2007 by freshman Abbey Pawlak, a member of the NV JV Volleyball team, when she was only 10 years old.

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“A lot of the girls have played on different teams between Junior Varsity and Varsity, so we’re trying to build a stronger frame.”

- Head Coach Sarah Wilson

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In fifth grade, Pawlak had to do service hours in part of making her confirmation.

She was inspired about the cause after hearing the song Concrete Angel by Martina McBride. The song describes a young girl who was beaten to death by her mother. In response to this, Pawlak started painting pumpkins blue to represent the bruises on a child’s body and began selling them to family, friends and neighbors.

She then donated all of her proceeds to the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center of Toledo.

“We need to spread the word that children deserve to be safe,” Pawlak said, “Statistics show that five children in America die everyday from child abuse and neglect.”

The event has evolved from donations all the way up to hosting the charity volleyball game for the third year. The campaign has had its donations increase every year since it was founded, with more than $2,000 raised last year. The LadyKats played a great game against the Generals but fell short in the fifth set, losing 15-10.

The LadyKats take to the court October 6 to face the cross-town rival, Southview in another charity event, Volley for the Cure. The event benefits Breast Cancer Awareness.

The girls will take on Napoleon tonight in the NV gym at 6:30p.m. and then face crosstown rival Southview for a grudge match at home Thursday at 6:30p.m.

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The Student Prints

Fancy footwork, new coaches, energizes football Blake Miller Sports Editor

With first year Head Football Coach Marek Moldawsky leading the team, the Football Team has gotten off to a 2-3 start. The team has had their fair share of leaps and bounds already this season, but continues to work out the kinks with the transition of a completely new coaching staff.

With all of the hype of the new coaching staff and new attitude, Clay traveled to Cats’ Stadium to play the Wildcats August 26. Senior quarterback Brandyn Hall started off the day by plunging into the end zone from two yards out to give the Wildcats an early 6-0 lead. The Eagles quickly responded as they scored and took a 7-6 lead into the second quarter. The game continued to go back and fourth into the fourth quarter until the Wildcats drove all the way to the Eagles’ two yard line. The team made mistake after mistake and had to turn the ball over on downs which inevitably lost them the game 15-20.

“I was very encouraged by the way our team didn’t give up and how we fought until the very end,” Coach Moldawsky said.

Even in the loss, junior wide receiver Mark Bernsdorff had a performance for the ages as he ended the day with 10 receptions. With his performance, Bernsdorff made himself a household name in the Northern Lakes League. Also having a solid game was senior running back Josh Davis. Davis played through a painful knee injury which he suffered against Bowsher in a scrimmage the week before, but refused to quit on his team and played on.

“Our offense played well, but our team didn’t come up with the result we wanted,” Davis said.

The team traveled to Waite September 2 to take on the Indians. The Indians hung around in the first half with their feisty style

of inner city football. Waite’s lack of discipline got the best of them as NV pulled away in the second half and they won in blow out fashion in Moldawsky’s first win with the team by a score of 33-9.

“I was more happy for the players, the win felt good but I knew we had a lot more in us,” Coach Moldawsky said.

To nobody’s surprise, Bernsdorff had another magnificent performance as he caught two touchdowns and also recorded a huge reverse which eventually led to a Hall touchdown pass to Bernsdorff.

“The offensive line did a great job blocking that day which gave Hall plenty of time to throw great passes,” Bernsdorff said.

After recording their first win of the season, the team went on the road again to play the tornado ravaged Lake Flyers. From the start of the game, the officials showed that they wanted to be a major factor in the outcome of the game as they seemed to give the Flyers every break imaginable to keep them in the game. The team battled through the awful officiating and put the game out of reach with an easy walk in touchdown by junior quarterback Kyle Kremchek as the team won 29-14.

“The team did what they needed to do to win but I’m always looking for more,” Coach Moldawsky said.

Junior running back Corey Bowman put together his strongest output of the season with big play after big play as he finished with 21 carries for 131 yards. Leading the team on defense was none other than senior defensive end Cole Whittemore. Whittemore came up with huge stops over and over again in the victory.

“The defense played really good and executed on every play,” Whittemore said After a tough loss against the Generals, the team played their Homecoming Game against Bowling Green September 23. NV jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, but seemed to never

Photo by Jack Melick

A NEW COACHING STAFF has energized the Wildcat football program and they have helped lead the Cats to a 2-3 overall record. The team has been led by senior Brandyn Hall and juniors Mark Bernsdorff and Corey Bowman (above). recover from a late first half touchdown which cut the led to 14-6. NV never seized back the momentum in the second half and lost 14-26.

“The players put together a very good first half of football last Friday. When we put two halves together, we will be unstoppable,” Coach Moldawsky said.

Even in defeat, senior receiver Devin Welch came up with his best play of his high school career. On a crucial fourth down play, Welch ran a post pattern down the middle of

Athletic complex creates oohs, aahs Darren Sheffield Staff Writer

If you spend any part of your time watching or playing football, track & field, baseball, or soccer, you will probably like the new plans put into place by the Sylvania Athletic Foundation.

The SAF aims to upgrade current and build new facilities for both Northview and Southview as well as McCord, Arbor Hills and Timberstone.

This effort is unique in the fact that the Foundation plans to fund these upgrades with the generosity of the Sylvania community and not with taxes.

“It makes sense the Sylvania Athletic Photo courtesy of SSOE Foundation is seeking money from donations and not taxpayers. It would be asking a lot for THE PLANS ARE pictured above for Northview’s new athletic facilities. The taxpayers to fund this,” junior Peter Cook said. facility will be built if the district gets proper funding.

The SAF plans to upgrade or create many outdoor facilities field draped in orange and brown just like we deserve a field at NV and throughout the district. Upgrades would include draped in black and gold. In previous years, we couldn’t have a multiple changes to the field, including new turf and lighting Wildcat end zone because it wasn’t just a Wildcat field. Now, we for both the football and baseball fields. Football and soccer can,” Athletic Director Chris Irwin said. fields would also receive new bleachers. Running the perimeter “They should have done this a lot sooner,” junior Katelyn of the football field would include a new eight lane all-weather Meyers said. track and a field events area, according to the SAF’s plans at “I would love to say we would be playing on this field in the www.supportsylvaniaathletics.com. fall of 2012. Unfortunately, we haven’t secured enough money “I think it is great that the school is improving the yet to guarantee we can get it done that fast,” Mr. Irwin said. complexes, it was much needed,” junior Lindsay Peyton said. “I “I’m excited for the plans, but I’m mad it’s happening just wish that the pool could receive some attention as well.” after our class leaves,” junior Jack Jenkins said. Students Connecting the tennis courts, football, and baseball are encouraged to learn more and donate at www. fields would be a new Wildcat Way to be lined with trees. A supportsylvaniaathletics.com. new concession and restroom facility would replace existing facilities. A three window ticket booth would be just one of the centerpieces at the new gateway entry. A weight room and improved locker rooms would provide a much needed upgrade to the existing team facility, according to the SAF. Additional upgrades include an expansion of the parking lot and a new press box.

“The new plans are sweet. I’m just happy SV finally has their own field now,” junior Harrison Scott said. Upgrades at SV include plans to have an artificial turf football field with expanded seating and new facilities. “SV deserves their own

the field and Hall threw a touchdown pass to Welch, which was his first touchdown ever.

“I walked up to the line of scrimmage and looked up field, then I just knew that I was about to score,” Welch said.

“The team will continue to improve throughout the season by staying committed, working hard and maturing mentally,” Coach Moldawsky said.

The team’s next game will be at home against Perrysburg October 7.

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