Volume 85: Issue 2

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Cats dance the night away in the Caribbean

This time of year most everyone has worn out a pair of their old shoes. Before heading to the store for a new pair, consider supporting the Northview Varsity Hockey Team and buying a pair of spirited foot wear from them instead. The hockey team is selling regular flip-flops as well as athletic slides.

The footwear features the NV logo and has a paw print on the bottom of each shoe that creates an impression of a paw on the ground when you walk. One pair is $25 and all of the money will be donated to the hockey program for their upcoming season.

The order for the flip-flops cannot be placed until 250 pairs are purchased. To buy a pair go to northviewsandals. com.

-Abbey Strick

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UPCOMING AFFAIRS>> OCTOBER21 volleyball v.notredame OCTOBER20 girls soccer v.bowsher OCTOBER23 cross country districts OCTOBER26 boys soccer sectional final OCTOBER26 blooddrive assembly OCTOBER29 football v.southview NOVEMBER2 electionday NOVEMBER5 firstquarter ends

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JUNIOR BECCA BERLAND AND SOPHOMORE STEPHANIE SMITH enjoy themselves at the 2010 Homecoming, Cats of the Caribbean. Students organized a sit down strike at the beginning of the dance in protest of the music, but the DJ recovered quickly and the dance continued on.

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Shortly after arriving at the Homecoming dance, students demonstrated their freedom of assembly by starting a sit down protest to a 1980’s love song.

“This stupid song came on and people in the middle sat down and it kind of spread throughout the whole dance floor,” said senior Logan Howard.

Once Principal Mr. Stewart Jesse spoke to the DJ, he stopped the music.

After a song change, students stood up and began dancing again.

Students danced the night away at this year’s Homecoming dance, “Cats of the Caribbean” uninterrupted by demonstrations for the rest of the evening.

Attendants were voted for prior to the dance. Carolynn McCartney,

Natalie Szczerba and Jennifer Deng represented the freshman, sophomore and junior classes respectively. The final votes for Homecoming Queen came down to seniors Madelyn Rossler, Victoria Northrup, Samantha Yurjevic, Mary Grace Fitzgerald, Margot Jacobs, and Haley Gasser.

Attendants strutted down the football field to the marching band playing “Caribbean Queen” at the Homecoming football game the night before the dance with their parents at their side. The new queen was announced as Samantha Yurjevic.

Before the dance began on Saturday, students could be found taking pictures or going out to dinner.

Many went to restaurants such as Mancy’s, Bravo, Elephant Bar, and Max and Erma’s.

With such an immense amount of students going out to eat, some restaurants struggled to find enough

room for everybody.

“We were going to go to Outback, but the wait was too long and they don’t take reservations so we went to Ciao’s,” said junior Becca Berland, “I think everyone was disappointed that we didn’t get to go to Outback because we had been looking forward to that for awhile.”

The hallways were adorned with beach and tropical decorations set up by the Class and Student Governments.

Decorators started working at 8 a.m. on Saturday.

“Waking up before life began on a Saturday wasn’t the greatest, but it was really cool to walk into the dance knowing I helped make it look beautiful,” said junior Sarah Hildebrandt.

Bids for the dance were $15 per person and $30 per couple. Caribbean themed t-shirts were 8$ each. Non Northview students were 5$ extra.

day with other students,” said senior Audrey Hunter. “I was surprised to see how much French we actually do know. Overall, the experience taught me the importance of learning another language.”

The event was “geared for communication in the French language,” according to NV French teacher Madame Goodwin. All students were required to speak only French and participated in activities including Jeopardy, Art Appreciation and a station dedicated to French music.

“I feel we actually got to have

normal conversations in the language instead of being structured in grammar,” said junior Christine Blaisdell .

By being in a solely French speaking environment, students were able to grasp a better understanding of their personal language proficiency.

The experience was meant to be an incentive for students to continue their education in French, according to Madame Goodwin.

“Hopefully they [students] will have gained a deeper appreciation of French culture,” said Madame Goodwin.

Students attend BGSU French Immersion Day E.COHEN

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Bowling Green State University’s French department and Maison Francaise (a French speaking house for BGSU students) welcomed students from Northview, Southview, Bowling Green and Perrysburg to partake in the second annual French Immersion Day October 8. Attendees were enrolled in either a French IV or AP French V class.

“It was exciting as well as challenging to speak French the entire

Students are no longer receiving midterm printouts this year. Students and parents will now have to log on to SAM or PAM to access their grades.

There were two main reasons for why the midterms are no longer printed out.

“It’s going to save us money and students and parents can access PAM and SAM online,” said Principal Mr. Stewart Jesse.

Other students also felt that if not printing out midterms saves the school money, then it should continue to be followed through. “If it saves funds, then why not,” said junior Dalton Sturt.

Printing less paper is also beneficial to the environment.

“It’s a good idea because it saves paper which helps the environment and creates a lower operating cost for the school,” said American Literature Teacher Mr. Don Wachowiak.

SAM and PAM could become a problem if students don’t have the correct information to log on to the sites. “People could forget their usernames and not be able to access the site,” said senior Nick Dorner.

Other students may not even have access to a computer to check grades.

“They’re assuming that everybody has access to the Internet and a computer. In reality, not everybody has these luxuries,” said senior Jake Sturt.

Many students do not mind not having their grades since they are not final yet.

“It doesn’t really matter if we get them since it’s just midterms,” said junior Jamel Ahmed.

Midterms are the only grades not being printed out and handed to the students, however. Quarter and semester grades will still be sent out, according to Mr. Jesse.

The first midterms have already been posted online and all other grades will continue to be added online for the rest of the year.

-Blake Miller

02 Sophomores, juniors take PSAT

NEWS Student to attend Rally to Restore Sanity

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WORKING ON THE PSAT is sophomore Kaitlin Alzapiedi. The PSAT is a standardized test in which students are tested on math, language, and reading skills. The test was taken on October 13 by NV sophomores and juniors.

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Most students are aware of the SAT and ACT tests. They know the significance of these tests in their preparation for post-high school life. What a large majority of students don’t know, however, is that the Preliminary-SAT, or PSAT, is just as important.

The PSAT, also known as the National Merit Scholar Qualifying test, was offered on October 13 to sophomores and juniors. Although the scores have not yet been released, juniors who

score well on this test will be in the running to become National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists, and hopefully National Merit Scholar Finalists. 2010 Northview graduates Connor McEwen and Nate Miklovic were honored as National Merit Scholar Finalists.

According to The Princeton Review test-preparation company, National Merit Recognition is a “fairly impressive addition to your college admissions portfolio”. This recognition is also helpful in earning scholarships. Both colleges and private businesses have been known to offer large

sums of money to students who score highly on the PSAT. Previous Northview graduates have been granted up to $5000 in college tuition fees.

Sophomores who took the test for practice this year can prepare for next year’s PSAT by practicing standard math concepts, learning writing and language rules, and working on reading comprehension.

“I studied for the test by looking over the help packet that the test-making board gave out.

Hopefully it was good enough for me to get a good score,” said junior Adeel Tausif.

engagement was to talk about academic and extra-curricular opportunities available for the students at NV, while “having a good time enjoying American-style food,” according to Mr. Holloway.

The students had not met one another as a group prior to gathering at Steak and Shake.

“The meeting was the first time the foreign exchange students got together formally,” said Mrs. Monday.

At the get-together, the foreign exchange students were invited to participate in the

International World Language Fair taking place October 19. Each student was asked to prepare a poster presentation about his or her country.

Throughout the meeting, students discussed numerous topics including school at NV. “For most of the students, English and Social Studies seemed to be the hardest classes,” said Mrs. Monday.

NV is different compared to schools in Columbia, according to Daniel Victoria. “I like NV because at every class you see and interact with new and different people.”

Sanity will soon sweep the streets of Washington DC. Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, is holding an event on October 30 in the country’s capital.

It is a march designed to represent the nonextremists of our country according to USA Today.

“We’re looking for the people who think shouting is annoying, counterproductive, and terrible for your throat; who feel that the loudest voices shouldn’t be the only ones that get heard;” said Stewart.

There is no political affiliation involved with the event. Stewart’s claim is that the media is giving too much attention to the loudest voices on both ends of the political spectrum according to USA Today.

The rally is there to offset a conservative rally that is held every August by Fox News.

President Obama has officially given his approval for the march, “Jon Stewart, the host of The Daily Show, apparently is going to host a rally called something like Americans in Favor of a Return to Sanity or something like that,” said President Obama in USA Today. “And his point was, you know, 70% of the people, it doesn’t matter what their political affiliations are, 70% of the folks are just like you, which is they’re going about their business, they’re working hard every day, they’re looking after their families.”

More than 178,000 people have RSVP’d to the Rally To Restore Sanity, according to Facebook, including NV seniors Drew Anderson and Rami Amrou.

“The whole rally is supposed to be a joke, Glenn Beck went over the top when he was promoting his rally to restore America’s honor,” said Anderson.

Foreign exchange students discuss school year B.THOMAS

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Northview’s foreign exchange students gathered at Steak and Shake, to meet one another and to share their American experiences.

On September 28, students from Germany, Spain, Columbia, Brazil, and Norway met over typical American food, including hamburgers, fries, and milk shakes.

The meeting was arranged and supervised

by NV Spanish teachers Mrs. Christine Monday and Mr. Jeremy Holloway. The goal behind the

Foreign exchange students are not used to the extra-curricular activities available through American schools, according to Mrs. Monday. “In other countries, sports are not associated with school, but in separate clubs.”

“The students miss their family and friends at home,” said Mrs. Monday. “They are using the internet to keep in touch, and are making new friends here.”

The meeting was a lot of fun, according to Victoria. “It was cool because I was able to meet people from other countries.”

Blade speaker enlightens NV classes E.COHEN

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The Toledo Blade Projects Editor Mr. Joe Vardon visited Northview October 13 to meet with Mrs. Sarah Rhine’s Economics and Mrs. Sue Briddell’s Business Technology classes.

The presentation revolved around Vardon’s series in The Blade, “Shut Down And Shipped Out.” Economics students had been studying the articles which investigated Ohio factory closings and their effects on their surrounding communities, according to Mrs. Rhine.

“The factory closings are something that is directly affecting our area,” said Mrs. Rhine.

“They can have a significant impact.”

An important aspect of Vardon’s series was

finding and speaking with people who had lost their jobs. Four years after a closing in Archibold, Vardon found that 33 families had lost their homes.

Huge decreases in income affect these peoples’ lives significantly, some even developing mental health issues, according to Mr. Vardon.

Reported cases include people who have had to enter counseling for therapy.

“If you were 50 years old and you’ve been making break components for a majority of your adult life,” said Mr. Vardon, “and all of a sudden it shuts down, you don’t know who you are anymore.”

Students from Mrs. Rhine’s and Mrs. Briddell’s classes submitted questions to Vardon.

A question he felt was crucial in the theme of his work was, “How do the these factory closings affect me personally?”

A factory closing in a community can result in less tax dollars for a school or local government services and can mean a rise in taxes for one’s family, according to Mr. Vardon.

He gave advice to all who felt it was their responsibility to make

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SPEAKING TO NV business tech and economy classes is Mr. Joe Vardon, Projects Manager for The Toledo Blade. Mr. Vardon spoke about a series he wrote in The Blade about recent Ohio factory closings and the effects on their surrounding communities. a change in the future.

“The biggest thing you can do to help is to have an idea,” said Mr. Vardon. “Have an idea for

a product and decide to make it here in Ohio. The more things that are born here in Ohio, the more things that will stay here.”

NEWS Choir recruits junior highs Singing to younger students excites them for NV choir

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Cosmetology teacher out, students join together M.HAWLEY

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STRICK SENIOR KRAMER LINDSLEY and fellow Harmony Road Show members practice one of their pieces. The main objective of their tour is to promote choir in junior highs now and get future students excited about joining choir in high school.

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Every year, the Northview choirs travel to the junior high schools that feed into Northview to promote choir, NV, and to simply have fun, sing, and pass on a one-way tradition of NV to the next generation of students.

On November 10 during the school day, the NV Women’s Chorus and the Symphonic Choir will journey to McCord and Arbor Hills, respectively, where they will feature their music for the students in all-school assemblies. They will also hand out free T-shirts, CDs, and choir

magnets to the junior high kids to encourage them to join choir in their own schools and in high school.

Choir Director Dawn Kingman said that this tradition is “a great way to connect the present with the future of Northview choir.” She also said that it is a good way for choir members to see the changes in their old schools, especially choir members this year.

Upbeat pieces will be sung to showcase the choir talent and perhaps convince a few students to join choir. Mrs. Kingman also encourages NV students to sign up for choir, saying “Choral music is alive and well at Northview and we would love

to have more students be a part of it.”

Senior Drew Anderson is also anticipating the tour. “Every year, a lot of the kids in the junior highs get really excited to see and hear the NV choir singing at their school. Simply being able to interact with them and tell them about NV choir is truly a privilege,” said Anderson.

Aside from being geared up for the tour, Anderson also said that this method of recruitment is a very effective way to promote choir. In fact, he himself is only in choir because of the tour, mentioning that when the choir came to his junior high one year, it was what got him into singing and is why he is in choir today.

The Sylvania Cosmetology department suffered a great loss the first month of this school year. Mrs. Christine Jude was unable to come into school and affecting the new juniors and the senior cos veterans.

“We never really even got to know her very well,” said junior Hanah Huff, “so now we’re trying to play catch up a month into school, its hard.”

The seniors have State Board Exam coming in January, and many were nervous because their teacher was not there to help prepare them in the beginning of the school year.

“We are a lot more nervous for state board because we lost a lot of practice time,” said senior Ali Rushing.

The state board is an examination that senior cosmetologists take to earn their cosmetology license.

There were multiple challenges thrust upon the seniors in many situations as far as stepping up and taking charge in the classroom.

“I’m an aid during second period for the juniors so I had a lot more responsibilities,” said senior Kevin Storer.

The seniors rallied together past these hurdles and used their experiences to overcome the difficulties together as a team, especially for learning material for tests, according to senior Sierra Sowers.

“It almost brought us together more because we were challenged to work together without our teacher,” said senior Taylor Peyton.

Mrs. Jude did not wish to disclose her illness, but she came back to Northview as soon as she could.

“I hated it. I missed my cos kids so bad, call me crazy, but I wanted to come back,” said Mrs. Jude.

Best seat in the house is back C.DEGROSS

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For those students looking to improve their seat from a cold metal one to a comfy couch on the football field, they are in luck, The Best Seat in the House is back for the 2010 football season.

Tickets are sold at every lunch period for $1 a week before each home game. Student government runs the contest sponsored by local restaurants: Ralphie’s, Vito’s, and Chipotle.

For each home game, three winners are chosen. The winner gets to pick three friends to sit with him or her on a couch in the end zone during the game. They also get to share the food donated by the sponsoring restaurant that week.

At the home game against Maumee, senior Ken Bodie and three friends shared food donated by Ralphie’s. At the Homecoming game against Springfield, freshmen Marquis Sanders and his friends shared Vito’s pizza.

For the home game against Anthony Wayne the food will be donated by Ralphie’s and for the NV/ SV game the food will be donated by Chipotle.

New this year, two other winners will be chosen to participate in a Half Time Field Goal Kick contest.

Each person kicks a field goal and if they make it he or she will win a $25 Ralphie’s gift card. If they miss, they get a $5 Ralphie’s gift card as a consolation prize.

SENIORS! Senior portraits must be turned into the yearbook staff by October 29th!!

SENIOR KEN BODIE, sophomore Britany Murdock, senior AJ Klever and senior Tanner Newland enjoy their field-side game seats as well as their free meal provided by Best Seat in the House sponsor, Ralphie’s.

Senior Nick Dorner and junior Brady Storer were chosen for the Maumee game. Junior Allen Scharfenberg and senior Jayme Weber were chosen for the Springfield game.

“The half time field goal kick was a really cool idea,” said Weber. “Except I missed.” During the final home game against SV, all the half time field goal kick winners will return and compete one more time for a chance to win a

High Definition Flat Screen TV worth $300 donated by Ralphie’s.

“I think it’s so cool that they are giving away a TV,” said sophomore Lauren Yurjevic, “more people buy tickets because they want to win that TV”.

The NV/SV game will be the last game and everyone’s last chance to enter The Best Seat in the House and the Half Time Field Goal Kick contest.

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SPADE team kicks off season J.DENG

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Northview’s Speech and Debate team got a head start on the season with its first meeting.

The meeting, held September 15, elicited a full room of potential club members. Students were able to learn about a variety of events ranging from speech categories such as Original Oratory to debate categories like Public-Forum and Policy Debate.

“I thought the first meeting went great because we had such an amazing turnout. I was so excited to see so many new faces,” said the club’s co-president Emma Parlette. This will be Parlette’s second year as a member of the club.

The Speech and Debate team competes in tournaments on Fridays and Saturdays during the winter season. The first tournament that NV will attend will be held at Perry High School November 5 and 6. Resolutions, or topics, for the debate categories have already been released.

Policy debater and co-president Moe Dean has already started working on building her case.

“Although the topic is broad and unfamiliar, I can’t wait to begin researching and learning,” said Dean. “I hope that all of the reading and studying I do will allow me to become more worldly.” Dean attended Policy debate camp this summer at the Spartan Debate Institute, located at Michigan State University. Other students also attended camps specializing in Policy Debate, a two person policy-making category, and Lincoln Douglas Debate, a value-based category.

Speech teams are also preparing for the upcoming season.

“We’re changing several aspects of our performance this year; I have high hopes for the final outcome,” said senior Viktor Barricklow.

The NV debate team as a whole was given the Top Chapter in Western Ohio award. This

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TEACHING DEBATE CASE STRUCTURE is senior Jackie Leizerman. The Lincoln-Douglas and Public-Forum debate categories received their resolutions online October 1. Leizerman discusses the new resolution with veteran and novice debate members. honor, only given out every five years, is calculated using an accumulation of a team’s rankings

over the years.

“It’s a big honor,” said club advisor Mr. Joe

Drouillard, “the kids over the years have worked hard to earn it.”

Powder Puff preps for 2nd annual game Opposing teams include junior, senior girls to be coached by junior, senior boys A.METCALF

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Still a newly reintroduced tradition, Powder Puff Football is preparing for its second annual game on October 28. Juniors and seniors met in the cafeteria after school October 5 for the informational meeting, with Powder Puff Football advisors Ms. Magee Wilson and Mrs. Kathy Jensen leading the meeting. Principal Mr. Stewart Jesse also gave a speech to the students on responsibility and safety.

“We aren’t even sure of the last time, prior to last year, that Powder Puff was at Northview,” Mr. Jesse said at the meeting. “It is [the students’] responsibility to follow the rules and not blow it for the future generations of NV.” Four practices are scheduled for this month at Highland Elementary so that the girls can learn different plays, learn the rules of flag football and get practice in before the game. Junior and senior boys are to lead these practices as coaches. There is also a practice scheduled for after school today for junior and senior boys who are interested in being cheerleaders for the game.

“We were really excited to see so much interest this year,” said Mrs. Jensen.

In order for students to be able to participate, Ms. Wilson and Mrs. Jensen handed out packets that were to be filled out and turned in prior to the first day of practice. These packets included both parental consent forms and consent forms for coaches of either fall or winter sports. In order to ensure that their athletes wouldn’t get injured, coaches could refuse to let students participate.

This year, students involved in the fall play, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, were to get consent from Director Mr. Don Wachowiak as well. The packets also included a list of rules, t-shirt order forms and a calendar with practice dates listed.

The game is to start at 5:15 p.m. A tailgate is planned prior to kickoff, and a bonfire has also been arranged by Student Government for after the game.

“I went to the game last year because my sister played,” said junior Brittney White. “I saw how much fun it was and the girls seemed to really get into it. I’m so excited to participate this year.”

To show support for either team, wear pink for the juniors or blue for the seniors on game day.

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Team works to promote a drug-free community with Red Ribbon Week M.SILVER

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The Sylvania Community Action Team will kick off Red Ribbon week on October 20 at 7 p.m. at the Northview stadium. Walk of Light is the first event of the week and members all around the Sylvania community will gather to pledge to be free of drugs in front of Judge Scott Ramey.

“The main focus is to teach younger kids in the Sylvania area to say no to harmful drugs and alcohol,” said senior Mariah Verdin.

S.C.A.T.’s goal is to represent all Sylvania schools in promoting a drug-free community. In order to encourage students to stay free of drugs,

S.C.A.T. encourages awareness and education about drug abuse and its consequences.

S.C.A.T. always welcomes new members and students receive volunteer hours for their work. Students that are a part of S.C.A.T. are able to plan, create, and implement activities, according to senior Amber Youngs.

S.C.A.T. members participate in trips for leadership training, fundraisers, and help coordinate community events, such as the 24Hour Relay.

Students who are interested in S.C.A.T. can become a member by attending a meeting or contacting Ho Owens, the youth leadership advisor.

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REACHING OUT to catch a pass at the first Powder Puff football practice this year is senior Suzie Smidi.

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OP/ED NV dances better than SV

MELICK DANCING THE NIGHT away at NV’s Homecoming is sophomore Julia DeBelly, juniors Julia Barnes and Kristina Schafer, and sophomore Jennifer Barnes. Many students appreciated NV’s dance in comparison to the strict rules of Southview’s homecoming dance.

Short dresses and unexpected couples were not the only gossip discussed among Northview and Southview students this year during Homecoming.

Starting this year, SV’s Homecoming would change its reputation dramatically. According to SV junior Daniel Barnes, students were not allowed to exceed a 90-degree angle while dancing.

All students were given a wrist band when they arrived at SV’s dance. If a student was caught dancing “provocatively,” their wristband was cut off. This would be considered their first warning of the night.

Those with cut off wrist bands were now looked at more closely than others. If students

were caught dancing inappropriately twice, then they were immediately kicked out of the dance.

In the past, SV’s dances have always been considered more fun or better than NV’s because students were able to dance in the pit. Also, they were allowed to dance “dirty” without getting in trouble, but students’ views have changed this year.

“NV’s Homecoming was definitely better than SV’s this year,” said junior Denzel Weaton.

“I was not feeling the whole wrist band thing and the lights were on near the dance floor the whole night. It was almost as if I was in junior high all over again.”

“NV’s dance was actually better,” said junior Bailey Feldstein. “The rules were a lot less strict

than SV’s,” she said.

Although the music was not as loud, there was a great outcome in the number of students that attended.

“We sold about 560 bids this year,” said Ms Jodi Hess.

According to Ms. Hess, the number of bids sold was the usual amount sold every year.

I think that the rules being changed by SV should make the NV student body realize how lucky we truly are. Because our behavior has been not as bad as SV’s at dances, we have greater privileges than they do. My fellow students, appreciate our dances now because the evil wristbands may come to NV some day.

- Skylar Rose

Field trips are what every high school student looks forward to. They introduce students to real world experiences outside of the classroom. But now, field trips are causing more of a hassle than anything else.

After a wonderful day off, you return to school with a boatload of homework and a stressful night.

“I’m always really excited to go on a field trip, it is like a vacation away from school,” said sophomore Connor Hartnett. Unfortunately, most students are required to make up their work on

the day they return.

“It seems unfair that we are required to get all our assignments done by the next day when we missed class for another class,” said Hartnett.

I’ve always thought field trips were great. They help us learn more and motivate us in a certain subject. And, of course, a little break from school never hurt anyone either.

“My business field trip was great, I learned a lot, and it helped me overall in the class,” said junior Marissa Restivo, “but now, the day after, I’m swamped with loads and loads of homework.”

I’m beginning to think that field trips are more of a pain than a vacation away from school.

Students should be given two days to make up work after missing school for field trips. It isn’t like they skipping school, they were doing school work with a teacher just not in school.

If students had an extra day to make up the work instead of work being due the day they return it would be less stressful and allow students time to learn what they missed.

Otherwise, I’m going to try and avoid trips at all costs.

-Libby Headman

Field Trips: more stress than fun

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05 Decathalon hurts more than grades

Physical Education class is supposed to keep students active by playing sports and doing fun exercises. Most students look forward to gym class, but what happens when gym class takes a bad turn and it’s not so much fun anymore? That’s what has happened this year in one of the gym classes.

The teacher decided to put a decathlon on, which consists of ten events to see how athletic students are. Some of the events included having to throw a football, running an 800-meter dash, shooting ten free throws and throwing a shot put as far as possible.

The better students do, the better scores they get.

In order to get 100 points on the 800-meter dash, students had to get a time of 2:30 or less. A varsity soccer player ran a time of 2:50. Are the standards fair?

In the football throw, students had to throw the football 50 yards in order to get the 100 points. Most of the guys were able to throw the whole 50 yards, if not close to it. The girls threw between ten and 30 yards; they weren’t able to throw the entire 50 yards.

The standards should be more appropriate towards each sex and separation during testing would be a good idea so people don’t feel so self conscious.

“I don’t think all of the events are fair because some students are more athletic than others,” said sophomore Bridgette Mitchell.

If students don’t want to participate, they can sit out and lose ten points for the day, nobody wants to fail gym so they feel obligated to participate. As a result of the events, some students are embarrassed and feel ashamed of themselves because of the events they are required to participate in.

“It lowers my self esteem when I have to participate in some of the events,” said sophomore Heather Homrich. Nobody should feel that way at school or anywhere in general.

Instead of participating in one event then moving right on to the next one, there should be a lesson that goes along with each event.

That way students take something away from the decathlon. Female students would probably enjoy learning the proper technique on how to throw a spiral football. Who wouldn’t want to impress a future boyfriend, or just guys in general, with football knowledge like that? If you’re just tested without a lesson, what’s the point?

So will this decathlon be a one-year event, or will it make a comeback for next year?

-Meghan Keene

Giving YoungLife a second chance YoungLife is an organization that many Northview students may be familiar with and may have many varying opinions about. I have agreed to write this article in hopes that this could be my final commitment and apology to YL as well as a letter of notice for other students of NV who have judged a club or organization before they could truly understand it.

My freshman year, I attended YL in the shyest manner. I was nervous, shy and curious about what YL was.

Due to the overwhelming number of people (back then, the club combined both NV and Southview students) and a leader that I was not fond of for personal reasons, my first impression of YL was not favorable. I didn’t return for years, and I criticized YL members and called their organization a cult.

My friend senior Hannah Spangler convinced me with a $5 bill to go to YL for what I thought would be just one more time on September 20. I thought getting a good laugh at the people there would be worth an hour of my night. Little did I know, the laugh was on me.

That night, I realized that YL is not a cult: it’s just a group of NV kids who enjoy getting together to hang out, sing popular songs, participate in fun skits and mack on Taco Bell.

Although the focus at the end of the night is based on Christian beliefs, the people involved in YL welcome people of all religions to enjoy themselves and listen to what they have to say.

I’ll admit it: for the past few years, I’ve been a hypocrite and ignorant about what YL is really about. By attending the YL clubs ever since September 20, I’ve learned much more than I

DEGROSS NORTHVIEW STUDENTS GATHER every Monday at McCord Junior High at 8 P.M. for songs and skits. Senior Mary Grace Fitzgerald acts as a disqualified warrior in a jousting competition. Many students at NV are involved in Young Life. thought I would.

Not only have I gotten the opportunity to spend time with other students at NV and learn

some things about my religion, I’ve learned not to judge something and criticize it before I know what it’s really about and try it out for myself.

Looking back, that $5 Hannah gave me was nothing compared to what I have gained now.

-Ken Bodie

06 HC voting good or bad?

Should voting process change or stay the same?

Dresses, themes, bids, and t-shirts are what come to mind when homecoming season arrives. Many girls dream of being Homecoming queen their senior year. Each year, freshmen sophomores and juniors vote for a representative and seniors vote for their top ten girls. Seniors take a finial vote for the crowning at the Friday night Homecoming football game. This voting process does not work so well. Whenever there is a homeroom, kids generally dread their time there, which causes a bad attitude, and reflects on the Homecoming voting. Many kids don’t vote for whom they truly believe deserves the title of Homecoming representative. After voting kids were wandering down the hall telling everyone that they voted for random people.

“I don’t really take Homecoming seriously, I just marked five random people,” sophomore Devon Shoemaker said. Another problem with voting is that the seniors are the only people who get to vote for the queen. The whole school gets to vote for the turnabout king, so why not for homecoming queen?

“The whole school should vote for the homecoming queen because they become the queen of the whole school,” said senior Adam Simpson. Whether you like the system or not, I think it needs some major improvement. Maybe doing the voting in a class, instead of homeroom, students will be more willing to participate. Also, if the voting would be by all classes throughout the school, not just the seniors, things will be fairer. With these improvements things would run smoother and random people wouldn’t be picked to win.

- Libby Headman

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When October rolls around, Northview is preparing for Homecoming and all of the excitement that comes along with it. Everyone loves to think about who to ask, what to wear, and how the dance will turn out. Fun events for Homecoming include voting for representatives and the queen. We vote for five representatives for our grade. This makes everything very easy. We vote for our friends or random people, or not at all if Homecoming does not interest you.

Everyone feels good when their friends tell them that they voted for them. Mostly, every person gets at least one vote so everyone has somewhat of a chance. After the final court is picked it is easy to choose who you think deserves to represent your grade for Homecoming.

The seniors vote for 10 reps and five make it onto the final court and eventually a queen is chosen.

Seniors should be the only ones voting because they know the finalists best. Homecoming queen is a big deal senior year.

“Only seniors should vote for the queen because the seniors have known the representatives the longest,” said senior Valerie Sohasky. The seniors should only vote for the queen because everyone else would just make a joke out of it.

“If every grade voted for the queen, they would vote for whoever because they wouldn’t care that much,” said sophomore Rachel Donnelly. I think the voting process is fine as it is. Some people care about Homecoming and some people do not. It’s understandable and we should not force everyone to vote for the representatives and the queen especially if they really don’t care.

- Caitlin DeGross

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Tyler Harding

OP/ED Students learn about new legal drug Northview students have heard the buzz about the new legal drug called Spice. NV Seniors in Life After Graduation classes had a guest speaker from the University of Toledo September 24.

Officer Julie Rightnowar talked about the new drug and its affect on students who use it, “The drug is worse than regular marijuana.

It causes hallucinations that have sent people to the hospital,” said Rightnowar.

Spice K2 is a danger in disguise, an herbal alternative to banned substances, a really bad idea or the next thing that needs to be outlawed. Over the last few months, the more publicity Spice, or K2, has received the more and more it makes people eager to try it.

Strangely enough, people who feared that teenagers are using Spice have been surprised to find out that a lot of the consumers willing to spend $30 on a pack of incense are 40 or older. Allegedly, K2 is a form of synthetic THC, the chemical found in marijuana but is more powerful than marijuana.

Hallucinations and anxiety are not as fun or even enjoyable for people when they use Spice. An elevated heart rate is a symptom that is related to the use of K2.

Spice can be purchased in stores in the U.S., Japan, Europe and other countries sold as various brands of a smoked product.

However, Kansas was the first state to pass a law banning sale of the product, meaning the state cannot sell or market Spice in stores.

Similar laws have been proposed in Missouri, Tennessee and several other states.

The drug contains a mix of chemicals on loose, generic plant material. Synthetic cannabinoids are the most common ingredient. Cannabinoids bind with the CB1 receptor and produce the euphoric effect or “high” in humans.

Why is this drug so harmful? This drug has a different side effect from other illegal drugs. Spice causes a person to experience a restless feeling, drug craving, nightmares, sweating, nausea, tremor, headaches, high blood pressure and racing heartbeat.

Other affects include reddening of the eyes, a very dry mouth and increased heart rate. The next morning some people may even feel hung over, according to www. scienceblogs.com.

Creating new substances and drugs to maneuver around the ways of the law is just another way for kids to get hurt. “I just don’t understand it. If the are making Spice legal, then why don’t they just make marijuana legal,” said senior Heather McPeek.

People who do advertise this are promoting Spice in young peoples lives. They are telling the teenagers of our society it is okay to smoke and use a substance that is illegal.

Spice makes people have hallucinations, which people cannot control, causing some people to kill themselves, according to www. scienceblogs.com. Why would you want to do that to your body?

-Katelynn McCoy

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Cell phones could be an a tale educational tool in school bytold an Our generation has a new obsession – the cell phone. We are constantly texting, whether our parents or our friends. It seems like having a cell phone is now essential in adolescent society.

With all of the activities we have on a daily basis, should we be allowed to use our cell phones in school?

According to www.tampabay.com, schools in Tampa Bay, Florida, have found the use of a cell phone has been beneficial. While teachers do not approve of texting when students should be listening, there are more relaxed policies.

Students are able to text while not in class. They are also able to use the cell phone Internet when a computer lab is not available.

Using cell phones between classes would benefit Northview students. The schools that have relaxed their cell phone rules have actually had less trouble when it comes to students using the phones in class. Many of these schools are Florida schools, including Wisegrass Ranch High School.

“There are boundaries just like any other high school,” said Wisegrass Ranch High School principal Ray Bonti, according to tampabay. com. “Those boundaries are just defined a little differently at Wiregrass Ranch High School.”

“That would be awesome,” said sophomore Meghan Leonard when asked about in school cell ohone usage.

Being able to use cell phones would allow students to let their parents know if they were to have meetings for clubs. They would give students the freedom to get on their mobile Internet to research in cases when the Media Center is not available.

“People already walk slow in the hallways, and if they had phones out, they’d walk even slower. But in classrooms it could be okay at certain times,” said junior Hannah Henderson.

It is obvious that the students like the idea.

Now we just need the teachers to jump on the bandwagon. Maybe it wouldn’t be that hard to convince them, either.

“In the classrooms, it would drive me crazy, because we would never be able to get anything done,” said French teacher Mrs. Kim McElroy. “I have a feeling a lot of people would be late to classes if they were texting in the halls.”

However, social studies teacher Mr. Mike Czerniakowski thought otherwise. “Go for it,” said Mr. Czerniakowski. “Society has changed, and cell phones are being more okay. Restrict it in the classrooms, but allow it in the hallways.”

Some teachers might be harder to convince, but eventually they could switch their opinion with the students and the teachers that agree.

The boundaries could be defined, just

by David Aldrich

MELICK TEXTING BETWEEN CLASSES is senior Laura Denyer. Many students feel they would benefit from being allowed to use their cell phones during school.

like at Wisegrass Ranch. Being able to use cell phones between classes would, at least, eliminate unnecessary demerits. No one wants to walk into

Saturday School saying “Yeah… I’m here because I was using my cell phone between classes.”

-Savannah King

Final Harry Potter films split just to suck money from fans

Whole purpose of making The Deathly Hallows into two films was to make as much money as possible Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in two parts? Eight months apart? I understand that they are having two movies to get maximum gross out of the movie.

If you see part one in November, by the time you see part two you will have forgotten everything in part one and will be very confused.

The movies should be only a few weeks apart so you will still remember the first part.

According to movieweb.com J.K. Rowling said, “It would be impossible to incorporate every storyline into the film under four hours long.”

Both parts will be available in 2D, 3D and Imax 3D. Part one is rated PG-13 while part two is yet to be rated. The budget for the movie was $250 million and both parts are to be released by Warner Brothers.

One could assume that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows would surpass Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince with a net gross over $934 million.

They are obviously not doing this for the love of the movie and Harry Potter, but for the love of money and the knowledge that people will see both and not just one.

An average price for a 3D movie is $10, so if you see both movies it is about $20 (without popcorn and snacks). They have the possibility to double their gross profit, unlike past movies. That would be a whopping $1.68 billion.

They are ripping Harry Potter fans off and not making us feel suspense. It is wrong of Warner Brothers even if they are making millions of dollars more.

I’d much rather watch an eight - hour movie but have intermissions like plays and musicals.

-Jack Melick

After what has seemed like countless days of waiting, fall has finally arrived. Fall is the best time of year; it is the time after sweat and sunburns but not quite time for runny noses and frostbite.

The month of October is a time of change and development. Leaves change color, the temperature drops to borderline cold temperatures, students fall into routines and Cedar Point is only open on weekends.

It is also the start of the holiday season, at least according to my calendar. Some people may enjoy gorging on Thanksgiving or take delight in looking forward to a happy (insert politically correct holiday here) this winter. I on the other hand prefer the darker and all around better holiday of Halloween.

I could describe how Halloween first came about, but I suspect that Northview students live more in the present, which reminds me of some of my favorite memories from Halloween’s past.

The time-honored tradition of trick-ortreating is a favorite among most children this time of year. I would always look forward to donning a costume and venturing out into the night in search of delicious candy.

One or two generous houses would always either give out multiple pieces of candy or a king size bar. A bag of pretzels would always end up in my bag; however I would never have any recollection of ever receiving them or even eating them. I still feel that to this day, the mystery of the Halloween pretzel bag is one of the more confounding conundrums to ever enter into my life.

Another fun pastime during this grand month of October is watching a scary movie.

Nothing gets one in the mood for Halloween like a good horror movie. However, there is a right and wrong way to do go about this.

A horror movie must be watched alone, watching with others just devolves the experience into a Mystery Science Theater 3000-like laugh riot, with people trying to make fun of the movie to prove that they are not afraid of it, and lets face it, you and your friends aren’t exactly robot puppets.

The way I try to watch a horror movie is as follows. I must be alone in the house.

Additionally, the movie should start while the sun is setting so the movie gets more intense as it gets darker and darker all around me. It’s always nice to keep your hand on the remote though, just in case things get so horrifyingly frightening that you cannot continue.

For those of us who have passed the socially acceptable age and or height to go trick-ortreating, there is always the intriguing prospect of the Halloween party. It has all the fun of the season without the restraints of being a kid.

I will never forget the time I reached into a bowl of what I thought was cold spaghetti that turned out to be brains (don’t worry though, I am at least 90% sure they weren’t human).

Another memorable party experience I had was when I was dancing with a beautiful girl. I felt like we really had a connection, but I never got her number. I was later informed that it was someone in a costume. In contrast with what you might be thinking, it was not a guy dressed as a girl, but in fact two younger boys dressed as a girl by standing on top of one another.

I have also chosen a more creative path and taken up the hobby of pumpkin carving. It’s always fun, unless the face is too realistic, thus falling into the uncanny valley. If one would be in a fragile state of mind the anthropomorphic gourd could almost seem to be talking to you, mocking you because of the terrible job you did carving it, saying that it would rather be smashed by some neighborhood hooligans than go on with such a disgusting face.

I have also had my share of experiences in haunted houses. Actually, that is a lie. I’ve never even thought about going into one of those things. I could use the excuse that they are too much money or that I might accidentally hit one of the performers, but the truth is that I am just flat out terrified of the places. Call me a wuss if you want, but no one has ever been harmed by not going to a haunted house attraction.

As I have gotten older, it has now become my duty to hand out candy. It brings back memories of years gone by. Seeing all the trickor-treaters really causes me to become overtaken with an almost drowning wave of nostalgia. Not to mention that the kids sometimes drop things.

One kid left a flashlight on my doorstep and I still use it today. I like to think that incidents such as this is what Halloween is truly all about.

FEATURES

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how did

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One major thing that Homecoming is known for is the creative ways guys ask girls to be their date. Once a girl has been asked, everyone wants to know who, what, where, when and why. Some guys come up with really great and creative ways, and it’s about time that these ways are recognized.

Flaming Rocks

Sophomore Britany Murdock went camping one weekend with some friends.

While there, her boyfriend senior Ken Bodie drizzled gasoline on a few rocks.

When the rocks were lit with fire, “HC?” was spelled out in flames.

Baking a Cake

Sophomore Chris Nowicki baked junior Marissa Restivo a cake with the question neatly spelled out in frosting. She got an invitation as well as a yummy treat.

Personalized M&M’s

Sophomore Michael Tidd personalized M&M’s online with “NV HC” written across them for sophomore Alyssa Gramza.

Questions

Sophomore Connor Hartnett asked Emily Hosler through a game called “Questions” during their one class in common, Spanish. When she translated one of his questions, she realized it asked her to Homecoming.

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caribbean photos by Sarah Powazki, Erin Koffman & Jack Melick

dance?

Word Every Period

Freshman Alexis Wheatley received a word from one of her teachers each period, forming the phrase “Will you go to Homecoming with.” At the end of the day, she was approached by freshman Ray Padilla with a sign that said “me?”

Puzzle

Sophomore Steven Osborn asked sophomore Lia O’Donnell by making a puzzle. Lia received the puzzle in the mail, and once she put it together the big question was clear.

Libby Headman Spirit Rock

Southview junior Manuel Vasquez asked junior Christine Blaisdell by painting the NV Spirit Rock. Blaisdell drove to school in the morning and saw the rock painted purple and white asking her to Homecoming.

Sign at a Game

Seniors Andrew Mehling, Graham Kelsey and John Joseph held up a poster at a Varsity Girls’ Volleyball game to ask seniors Erika Vogelson, Abbey Strick and Dani Pierzchala to be their dates to Homecoming.

Lyrics

When sophomore Jacob Pawelczyk printed off some lyrics for his band, he changed one of the lines to have it ask senior Kaylie Martinez. When their band rehearsed, Martinez read through the lyrics and saw the hidden question.

Chalk

Sophomore Kyle Boyers asked junior Mackenzie Bihn quite artistically. Bihn woke up surprised one morning and saw that Boyers had used chalk all over her driveway to pop the question.

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WILDCATS MEET WELLNESS

students connect while learning about healthy lifestyles

A.STRICK COEDITOR

Making a pyramid to impress the judges is Mrs. Kate Henk’s homeroom, E12. Senior Kaylie Martinez is this homeroom’s leader.

A.METCALF FEATURES

M.HAWLEY STAFF All twisted up is sophomore Quinton Hackett.

If at least five students were still in the game after the ten minutes were up, their homeroom received $5 in Connections Cash.

Working together are senior Nicole Hobbes and freshman Rachel Audet at the hydration station, where homerooms attempted to prevent spilling water while racing across a small course with their inner legs connected by a pillowcase.

Sophomore Megan Welsh and freshman Shelby Faunt work together to navigate through an obstacle course and fill their cup with water to earn Connections Cash.

Mrs. Kathryn Nelson’s homeroom, D7, works together in a kick line in order to increase their heart rate and lose calories.

Presenting their skit for the judges is Señor Jeremy Holloway’s homeroom, E2. Every homeroom was to perform a creative skit, song or poem for judges on the health facts that they learned throughout Connections Day.

Sophomore Anna Hilfinger enjoys herself during the game Twister while junior Jessica Jessing looks on.

Taking a breather and doing an activity to learn everyone’s names is Mrs. Lorrie Yates’ homeroom, B6.

Teams earned of Connections Cash for every round that they didn’t drop the ball onto the ground.

>> Photos by Audrey Miklovic, Natalie Forrester & Jack Melick

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SCREAMING IS PERMITTED HAUNTED HOUSES WITHIN YOUR GAS TANK AND YOUR BUDGET

The season for screaming is back once again. As Halloween quickly approaches, our fetish for fear rapidly increases. Since we’re only high school students, money is tight. Fortunately for us, these haunted houses only scare us: not our wallets. So grab your significant other, your brave face and possibly some extra underwear and head on over to one of these haunted houses.

by Aurora Milliron

1st Place:

FEAR FACTORY

Located in Findlay, The Fear Factory is a great haunted house to visit. Tickets are only $9 and it is open from 7p.m. to midnight. at the entrance, a clown welcomes guests into the fear factory with a terrifying, yet believable, laugh. After paying, guests sit down in the waiting room and watch a classic scary movie rather than simply waiting in a line. after waiting, guests enter the Fear Factory, which is full of numerous rooms with varying scary themes, such as a clown room and an operation room.

Although the actors can not touch customers, they don’t need to: the characters they portray are scary enough.

There are all kinds of different scares throughout the house, and it is impossible to know what’s coming next.

With September behind us and Halloween just around the corner, it’s safe to say that autumn is here. The air smells crisp and clean and we can finally bring our cozy sweaters out of the closet and be reminded of why we love this time of year. Even though trickor-treating is now passe, visiting the pumpkin farm with the family is a timeless tradition. We went on a hunt to find the best local farms and greenhouses with plenty of pumpkins, squash and hot chocolate to suit your fancy. Grab your friends, put on your comfiest boots and check out these fine establishments.

THE FLEITZ PUMPKIN FARM If you’re looking for more than just a great pumpkin selection, head on over to Fleitz Pumpkin Farm, located in Oregon, OH. Open every day from now until October 31, Fleitz offers tons of family fun, including a mini corn maze, hayrides and a Snack Shack with homemade donuts and fresh apple cider.

The farm also has friendly goats and chickens for visitors to feed, and a craft barn where you can purchase unique, homemade gifts. Along with the everyday pumpkins, Fleitz has giant pumpkins and squash as well as popcorn on the cob.

CREQUE’S GREENHOUSE

After being in operation for 21 years, Creque’s Greenhouse is still known for its quality of produce and beautiful flower selection. Situated on Sylvania Avenue, the greenhouse features hanging baskets, strawberries, vegetables and of course, pumpkins. If you desire a simpler feel, head

2ND Place:

THE TRAIN OF TERROR AND THE HAUNTED ENGINE HOUSE The Train of Terror and the Haunted Engine House can be found in Findlay. The price for the train ride and haunted house together is only $7, and it is open from 8 to 11p.m. Guests first ride the Train of Terror around an eerie field twice, and the speed of the train keeps guests on the edge of their seats. According to a conductor, there are no actors during the train ride to scare people due to a near injury just a few years ago.

Guests are then ushered into the Haunted Engine House.

“Screaming is permitted,” a conductor will say. Inside the Haunted Engine House is a pitch-black maze full of monsters and other unnerving surprises.

Upon leaving, guests just may be chased all the way to their cars by an axe-murderer.

3RD Place:

THE HAUNTING

The Haunting is about 40 minutes north into Adrian, MI inside the Lenawee Fairgrounds.

Tickets are $12.50 and it is open from 7p.m. to midnight. In the main lobby, there are various booths where guests can buy merchandise. after waiting in line, guests must sign-in and then read the rules of The Haunting out loud to their group members. The theme of the first haunted house, the Insanatorium, is an asylum with blood-drenched doctors and patients. After leaving the Insanatorium, guests are stopped and given 3-D glasses.

The second haunted house, 3-D Dementia, has actors that blend themselves in the walls to startle guests and ends the visit on a startling note.

by Kelsey Pomeroy & Stephanie Moyer right across the street to their self-serve selection, which includes ripe pumpkins, squash and other seasonal produce.

Creque’s has so much to offer that you just can’t go wrong.

Make sure to pay a visit to Creque’s on your search for the perfect jack-o’-lantern; it will definitely be worth your time.

brothers Leo and Bill Hoen and it has been growing and expanding ever since. Artfully laid out and containing everything from flowers to fresh produce, Hoen’s is the perfect place to visit on a crisp October afternoon. Spend a few minutes strolling around the outdoor greenhouse and you’ll see why it made our list.

The cute wrought-iron tables and prettily painted pumpkins spaced throughout the area might make you never want to leave. They even have white, Located on Perrysburg yes white, pumpkins if orange Holland Road, this garden is too conventional for your center is surprisingly charming taste. Stop by Hoen’s ASAP! and stocked full of autumn goodies. Hoen’s Greenhouse and Garden Center was created as a produce market i n 1975 b y

HOEN’S GREENHOUSE & GARDEN CENTER

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NORTHVIEW’S FAVORITE television shows Aside from using your cell phone, playing video games and using facebook many high schoolers like to watch television. These are the results of a 200 person survey of students favorite TV shows this Fall.

“The Middle is a really funny show; my favorite part of the show is when Brick whispers to himself,” - sophomore Natalie Szczerba

Glee - 14.5% Other - 22.5%

South Park - 2.5%

“One of my favorite TV shows is Cake Boss. I wish I could bake like that,” - junior Blayne Weddington

Pawn Stars - 18.5%

Family Guy - 3% Vampire Diaries - 2.5% Modern Family - 19.5%

Dancing with the Stars - 5.5%

Grey’s Anatomy - 7.5% The Middle - 4%

“Pawn Stars is educational and entertaining, I love it,” - freshman Colton Lulfs

NV graduates in big marching bands MG.FITZGERALD STAFF

While some college football fans sit behind their TV screens, Northview graduates David Ellett and Matt Jahns take the field while the players are resting.

Ellett, a sophomore at the University of Notre Dame plays the saxophone and Jahns, a freshman at Purdue, plays the trombone. These Big Ten bands work hard to entertain the fans while the football players are in the locker rooms.

After the initial ten-day learning period before school even started, Jahns and the rest of the Purdue marching band practice for two hours everyday. These practices are pretty difficult, according to Jahns.

The Purdue “All-American” Marching Band is known for many things. It was the first band to form a letter with its members in 1907 with its Block P. Also, they were the first band to place a bandsman on the moon in 1969 with Neil Armstrong. The band is also known for its Big Bass Drum, which stands over 10 feet high on its carriage.

The band plays approximately 70 songs a season, and ten of these songs must be memorized.

They play a new show ever week, which means the Irish band is only given about five days to learn an entire s h o w .

One halftime show consists of three to four songs, usually with marching.

-DAVID ELLETT, NOTRE Half time is typically themed, like pop culture, for example.

A normal game day requires nine straight hours of marching and playing. Jahns plays five separate concerts including halftime as well as a

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pregame show and post game concert.

The standard band songs, like the Fight Song and the National Anthem are played during the pregame show along with eight more songs while the team warms up.

Jahns started playing the trombone in the sixth grade at Arbor Hills and continued this through high school. He made his best friends in the band, and his senior year, he earned the title of band president. Jahns has always loved music and everything about it.

“Northview definitely has the best and biggest band. Mr. Eugene Bohland and Mr. Mark Kroll really made it fun. You always want to make sure that even if you don’t become a music major in college to keep music a part of your life,” said Jahns.

Jahns will join the band in the leading the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on Thanksgiving Day this year.

As an engineering major at Purdue University, he does not plan on being a professional musician, but he does plan on playing his entire life.

At Notre Dame, practices can be grueling, according to Ellett. Learning a whole new show every week is challenging with the schoolwork that ND requires.

“The time commitment leaves me with less time to do all of my homework, but it’s all worth it on game day,” said Ellett.

A computer engineering major, Ellett is part of the Irish Guard.

This portion of the band wears DAME UNIVERSITY kilts, and much more complex uniforms, according to Ellett. There are traditions in this section of the band that are separate from the rest of the band.

The Guard has a limit of ten each year, so it

PHOTO COURTESY OF ELLETT

DAVID ELLETT, 2009 NORTHVIEW GRADUATE, plays his part on the Notre Dame University field as one of the very elite Irish Guard members. The more complex uniforms make them the color and visual component of the band. was a great honor to be a part of this group. The tryouts are very competitive, according to Ellett.

Twenty-seven people attempted to be a part of the Guard, which only had four openings.

The Guard marches in front of the band to clear the way. A member must be at least 6’2” to be in the Irish Guard, and their uniforms must be worn properly while they stand at attention without laughing or smiling. Alumni guardsmen inspect the current members and try to break their attention and to make sure everything is in line. In the 55-year history of the Irish Guard, no guardsman has ever broken an inspection, according to Ellett.

This group of precision marchers was formed in 1949 when then Director H. Lee Hope conceived the idea of adding color to the band while maintaining the dignity that goes along with the nation’s oldest university band.

During the first few years, the Irish Guard performed on bagpipes. Performances included a variety of Irish songs as well as several school songs. Prior to each home football game, the Guard performs around the concourse of the stadium, as well as other areas on campus. Performing on bagpipes was discontinued around 1954.

When the ND football team wins a game, the Guard performs a victory clog on the field after the game. They call this a celebratory jig.

Because of Ellett’s athletics, academics, and other extracurricular, he feels very prepared to succeed in college. He calls this a testament to the hard work and dedication of the teachers and staff.

Both students have worked hard at NV to get to where they are now and they thank the band, students, and teachers for their achievements at the next level.

the musician. This allowed for the audition results orchestra are from Southview, while others are to be as fair as possible. For the audition, students musicians from as far away as Findlay.

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gious number of students wishing to participate in the orchestra.

Unlike the original, the TYO Sinfonietta was composed of string instruments only. This past year, the orchestras grew even more, as each group accepted both string and wind musicians.

The two separate orchestras were renamed Philharmonic and Symphonic. They are comprised of sounds ranging from the rich and low hum of the string-bass to the vibrant and pulsating whir of the French-horn.

TYO gives around seven to eight concerts a year. Most concerts take place at the Toledo Museum of Art. In the majestic environment of the Peristyle, the concert hall in the museum, high school students make notes on sheets of paper come to life. Keep your eyes and ears open.

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THE TIME COMMITMENT LEAVES LESS TIME TO DO HOMEWORK, BUT IT’S ALL WORTH IT ON GAME DAY.

Several students perform in TYO J.DENG

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There is a beautiful sound ringing through the Glass City from a group that puts the “sick” in music. It’s the Toledo Youth Orchestra. The orchestra has been rehearsing once a week at Start High School since it entered its 61st season in August.

“It was exciting to be back and I look forward to this upcoming season” said TYO violinist, senior Brynn Runion.

Seating auditions were held mid-August for students who had already been accepted into the music group. The format of the audition was a blind procedure: the evaluation was completed with a visual barrier separating the director and

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TYO IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET NEW PEOPLE WHO SHARE SIMILAR INTERESTS.

A&E I am inspired by the people around me. This past month, Northview students enrolled in Ms. Sarah Huey’s Creative Writing course spoke to their fellow classmates about a strong, personal belief. The assignment, recommended by previous creative writing instructor Mr. Don Barnes, was in response to the website, thisibelieve.org, an international public archive featuring essays written by people of all ages and cultures.

I was surprised by the commitment in which my peers portrayed their values. It takes courage to speak in front of a class, especially about something so personal. The essays were heartfelt, and as I sat at my desk listening to the words of someone I know only as an acquaintance, I saw the tears begin to rise underneath her words and into her eyes.

In that moment, I realized just how courageous my classmates were.

And so the cycle continues. The Student Prints is asking that you submit your own essays for the possibility of being published in an upcoming issue of the paper. The piece should be between 300-500 words and clearly state a specific, personal belief.

Submissions can be dropped off to Ms. Huey in room E6.

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WILDCAT WISDOM E.COHEN

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POWAZKI Words are hurtful. They break hearts. And often, they are sorry, but sometimes they are not. But, what words tear down, they also build up. Because words act as healers, mending dreams lost.

I believe that words are powerful, that a thoughtful sentence can free the heart and mind, that words are everything because everyone on this planet has been given a name or a story. The world could be bursting with new ideas, wisdom and philosophies, if only we’d have courage enough to ask and to listen.

I believe that what we say matters, though sometimes we forget. If there is one truth we must remember, it’s that we impact each other’s lives. We must remind our neighbors of this impact. It is the verbal expression of appreciation that keeps a relationship strong and alive. For example, a friend of mine told me quite recently that when I speak, I “make him want to listen.” I cherish this compliment because it reminded me that not only do I have something to say, but also, my words are substantial outside of my own ego and in the eyes of someone

I care about greatly.

I believe that a heavy heart is an unclear mind and that we are often mute in our embarrassment. Our emotions and desires

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I BELIEVE THAT WHAT WE SAY MATTERS, THOUGH SOMETIMES WE FORGET. -ESTAR COHEN, SENIOR

of honesty and the courage it takes to reveal ourselves. This fear makes us ghosts, whispering regrets instead of seizing chances and making ourselves open to life and all it can provide for us. There is much to be gained through a sincere exchange of words.

People are not meant to be lonely.

In closing, this I believe:

become inaudible to the people around us because we are afraid

Words are boastful.

Words are beauty.

Words are hateful and words are kind.

Words are silly and soulful and serious.

Words are mournful, but will never die.

Words are loving.

Words arrive late.

Words are lost and often, can’t wait.

So let us speak and be unafraid.

Because words are powerful.

- Estar Cohen, senior

Theatre’s Spectaculathon to be held in Cafeteria

A LOCAL NOTE

Open Mic Comedy Night

The Ground Level Coffee House, Toledo October 20: 7p.m. – 9:30p.m.

A free event open to anyone with a sense of humor.

Steven Mullan & The Stormm

The Village Idiot, Maumee October 22: Doors @ 9:30p.m.

Toledo native and singer/songwriter Steven Mullan performs with his five-piece power-pop band, free of charge.

Oceana w/My Epic

Frankie’s Inner City, Toledo October 23: Doors @ 5p.m.

Catch the two alternative rock bands in Toledo as they continue their tour across the United States.

Tickets $10 in advance, $12 @ door.

A Night at the Tombs

Toledo Museum of Art October 28: 6:30p.m. – 9:30p.m.

Toledo’s Art Museum celebrates the opening of “The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb.”

Music by Cynthia Kaay Bennett and DJ Marc Folk.

Egyptian attire recommended.

Free for members/$15 for nonmembers @ door.

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Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty most likely you are familiar with the Disney spin on these fairy tales. But, do you know the true classics?

On November 11-14, Northview’s theatre department will present The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, a comedic play that incorporates all 209 Brothers Grimm tales.

“We have a lot of great, new talent this year,” said senior Kramer Lindsley. “The show is going really well.”

The cast incorporates improvisation into the production, according to senior Yianni Papadimos. What is usually a distinct line separating the house from the stage becomes blurred as actors and actresses interact with their audience members.

Due to the current construction on the NV Little Theatre, the production will be held in the cafeteria this year and during Fall instead of Spring. The Spectulathon was chosen because of

its flexibility in terms of composition and space required, according to director Mr. Wachowiak.

“Every show has difficulties to work through,” said Mr. Wachowiak. “We are dealing with the same troubles as every show, and still putting on an enjoyable production in a nontraditional space.”

The cafeteria will be transformed into a makeshift theatre by moving tables, rigging lighting and sound systems, renting chairs and covering up open or stained areas of the ceiling, according to Mr. Wachowiak.

The technical crews are also accommodating to minor changes this fall. Difficulties include the locating and assembling of props, due to the Little Theatre being evacuated of all items before demolition.

“Even with a change in venue and expected obstacles, you must always look on the bright side of things to succeed,” said Props Crew Head Greg Hall.

A member from the State Thespian Board will be screening a performance of the play for the opportunity of being presented at the annual “State Thespian Conference” in late March at Dublin Scioto High School in Dublin, Ohio.

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14 Boys’ soccer eyes playoff success D.CRANDALL STAFF

The Northview Boys’ soccer team lost their chance to win an NLL title when they were defeated by Perrysburg September 28. The team failed to get on the board and lost 0-2.

“It was a very ugly loss. We were just off our game,” said sophomore Ben Rubin.

“It was very disappointing, we worked our whole year trying to win the league. We are still going to work hard and make it as far as we can in the tournament,” said senior Nick Dorner.

“We played them wrong in the first half. We

came back strong in the second half, but they scored early off a bad call and a two goal lead is hard to come back from,” said Coach Ryan Creech.

The team rebounded nicely from the tough loss by tying Ottawa Hills, 1-1. Senior AJ Klever was the lone goal scorer.

“We played awesome, although the turnout is not what we expected. Ottawa Hills just showed up with a great goalkeeper. We still did our jobs, getting lots of shots off the pitch and played to our full potential,” said sophomore Alex O’Donnell.

“We have been performing well, but we are just not getting the results we want and in the end the results are all that matter,” said Coach Creech.

The team then beat Maumee October 5.

Klever scored a late goal to give NV a 1-0 victory.

“The score did not really tell the whole story.

Maumee is decent, but if we capitalized on our chances the score could have been four or five nothing. They kept dropping bodies back to try and contain us,” said Coach Creech.

Even though the team can no longer win NLLs, they will still perform hard, according to Dorner.

“Our goal is to reach the district finals anything beyond that is a bonus,” said Coach Creech.

The Boys’ then traveled to Findlay to face the number eight team in the state. The team was off to a good start when Klever scored two early first half goals. Findlay scored right before the end of the first half, and then again early on in

the second half to tie the game at 2-2.

“We came out real strong and got a 2-0 lead, but we gave up a late first half goal, giving them momentum going in to the second half,” said junior Denzel Wheaton.

Things got worse when Findlay scored again to take a 3-2 lead. NV tied it up with a late goal from sophomore Adam Gonia., with the final score coming to 3-3.

The team then traveled to Springfield, where they dominated play for the majority of the game, winning 6-1.

“We could not finish in the first half, but we really pulled it together in the second half,” said sophomore Shailen Shah.

The team’s play so far has earned them a number two seed in the District Tournament.

varsity touchdown in such a close game,” said Bernsdorff.

The ensuing kickoff was an onside attempt from NV, which Springfield recovered to end the game. NV’s late rally was not enough as they lost the game 35-38.

“I felt really good going into my first game in two weeks,” said senior Mike Hojnacki who suffered an ankle injury earlier in the season against Rogers. “I am disappointed that we lost but I was happy to be back from injury and got to play and have fun with my teammates.”

The Cats next traveled to Bowling Green to face the Bobcats October 8 in another Northern Lakes League match up. A defensive stalemate ended with a BG score late in the first half. NV’s offense had opportunities in the redzone, but could not capitalize on their chances. The Cats’ defense held strong the remainder of the game however, the offense never capitalized and NV fell 0-7.

“We played a very physical game and had some opportunities, but we just couldn’t pull it off,” said senior Jake Severson.

The Cats host the Anthony Wayne Generals October 15.

“We are going to keep working hard,” said Severson, “And hopefully we can get better and produce some wins.”

ROLLING OUT AGAINST SPRINGFIELD is senior quarterback Brian Downing. Downing, the son of former Purdue University quarterback Doug Downing, led NV in a late game comeback against the Springfield Blue Devils. The Wildcat senior accounted for three NV touchdowns including one rushing and two throwing which were to senior Tyler Schinharl and sophomore Mark Bernsdorff. NV fell to Springfield and later to Bowling Green as well, putting their record at 3-4 going into their game against Anthony Wayne October 15.

Football grinds through mid-season A.HIRSCHFELD SPORTS

The Northview Football team continued league play September 24 against the Rossford Bulldogs. NV came out strong right from the start and dialed up 54 points on offense. Senior running back Zach Crampton led the way for the Cats. Behind his offensive line Crampton tallied up four touchdowns for NV as Rossford had no answer defensively for the Cats’ rushing attack.

NV ran to victory by a score of 54-6.

“Coach called the plays and I promised to execute them,” said senior Josh Kleinert, “And that’s what we did.”

The next week NV welcomed the Springfield Blue Devils to Cats Stadium for the Cats’ 2010 Homecoming game. NV trailed by 17 points in the third quarter, but made a late run in the fourth quarter to make the game interesting. Senior running back Addison Hirschfeld stumbled into the end zone to top off a long physical offensive drive for the Cats. Later in the fourth, senior quarterback Brian Downing connected with sophomore wide receiver Mark Bernsdorff for another score.

“It was really cool scoring my first

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Water polo teams made for success Y.PAPADIMOS

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The Sylvania Boys’ Water Polo team dove right into battle against the St. Francis Knights.

This pool duel took place September 28 at the Sylvania Natatorium. Though both the varsity and junior varsity boys came in strong, they met defeat with scores of 9-14 and 5-11 respectively.

“Clearly we didn’t play well enough,” said senior co-captain Ben McClurg. “We didn’t capitalize on goals. We could’ve; the opportunities were there.”

The Maple Leaves spent the remainder of their week running practices aimed at preparing them for their attendance in the St. Charles Prep Invitational on the weekend of October 2.

The boys started the tournament by playing St. Charles and took a heavy blow, losing 3-18.

However, the team pulled their act together against Dublin and smashed the opponent 14-4.

They continued their winning streak against New Albany ending the tournament with a score of 168.

This tournament resulted in the injury of Southview junior Brandon Burzynski, one of the team’s varsity starters. Unfortunately, the injury has left Burzynski out for the remainder of the season.

The following weekend, suits went on at the St. Francis Natatorium for participation in the St. Francis Junior Varsity Tournament. This tournament, held annually, invites teams from across state borders to give their JV players the chance to play more full games.

The JV team started off with swords brandished as they fought the Knights in their tournament opener. However, the boys fell just short with a score of 8-9, succumbing yet again to the Knights.

Later that day, the team faced off against the Huron River Rats and won with a score of 17-12 placing them second in their bracket. This seeded them to play Groves, a Detroit area team, Saturday October 9.

The Groves game started off well for Sylvania and they held the lead until just after the third quarter. Groves overtook the boys and lost in an upset 11-9.

“We definitely should have won that game,” said senior goalie Trent Victor. “The team fell apart. Our defense was lack luster and our offence just stopped moving. We should have won.”

With the loss to Groves, the boys moved ahead to dominate Saline, winning 15-4 and taking seventh place in the tournament overall.

After this tournament, the team was left

MELICK SWIMMING THE BALL DOWN THE POOL is senior Victoria Pietrykowski, one of the team’s leading scorers. The team hosted the Sylvania Tournament the weekend of October 8 where they competed against St. Ursula, Napoleon, Mason, Sycamore, Glen Oak and Villa. The team also competed in the Regional Tournament last weekend in Columbus. with four practices remaining until the Regional Tournament in Columbus, which the boys played in last weekend.

“When we don’t give up a fast break, the other team hardly scores,” said McClurg. “Our defense is the strongest part of our team.”

“I hope we get a spot to go to states,” said Victor. “It’s possible.”

The Sylvania Girls’ Polo team continued their rigorous practices in order to ready themselves for their game against St. Ursula, who they had beaten a few weeks ago.

The girls matched up against SUA again and, just as they had done last time, used the Arrows to skim the pool, winning the game 19-8.

After snapping the Arrows a second time, the team geared up to host their annual tournament at the Sylvania Natatorium. Teams invited included SUA, Napoleon, Mason, Sycamore, Glen Oak and Villa, a team that traveled all the way from Erie, Pennsylvania.

“Hosting the tournament was really fun and a great experience for

our girls,” said senior co-captain Lydia Grum.

Sylvania started off against SUA, beating them for a third time 14-5. They then played Villa and lost 3-11. Yet, the Pennsylvania team brought more fight to the pool than the girls were used to.

“Villa played rough,” said Grum. “They can be a pretty dirty team. Our girls got bitten, punched, and had a lot of different things happen to them that no one really wants to talk about.”

On the final day of the tournament, the team defeated Glen Oak 9-3 and lost to Sycamore 4-14.

The girls also participated in their Regional tournament last weekend.

“I think if we all go into our games open minded, we’ll do well,” said Grum. “The girls need to play like we do in practice: working hard and no silly mistakes. We need to get in the water and play the water polo we know how to play.”

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Preseason begins for winter sports K.MCCOY

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Before the winter season has even come into session, winter sports teams have started conditioning after school and on the weekends. Teams are preparing for their upcoming seasons without taking a break from their previous season. Teams such as the Boys’ Hockey team, Boys’ Basketball team and Girls’ Basketball team have started their preseason training.

The Boys’ Hockey team has been training since the second day of summer, according to senior Aaron Booth.

“Although the summer was rough, I think we are going to be prepared and ready for a good season,” said Booth. With the help of the team’s new trainer, Tony Geer the boys have been using the weight room and running to get in shape. In addition to working out every other day, the team has been participating in captain skates twice a week starting at the end of September, according senior Graham Kelsey.

“I like captain skates. It gives us a chance to skate every week and get out of the weight room,” said junior Dalton Carter The Boys’ Basketball team has been going into the weight room and has been conditioning on the track during the month

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of September. The team has workouts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

“With conditioning so often a week, we are going to be in shape and I’m really excited for our first game,” said senior Austin Schmidt. During Tuesdays and Thursdays, the team has open gyms as well as on Saturdays. The boys who are not participating in fall sports play in the Rossford Basketball League on Sunday nights.

“The league is a lot of fun. The competition is really good for our team,” said junior James Racicot.

Along with the Boys’ Basketball team, the Girls’ Basketball team has been conditioning and preparing for its upcoming season.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the girls hit the gym, the weight room and most recently the track.

“It’s hard, but it’s worth being in shape for the season,” said sophomore Rahma Ismail. This year the team is taking new measures to get into shape due to new Assistant Coach Denny Shoemaker.

“I’ve never coached girls before, but I am going to try my best to get them in shape before the season starts and before the whole team is here,” said Coach Shoemaker.

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PREPARING TO SHOOT THE BALL is junior Jessica Jessing. The Girls’ Basketball team has preseason workouts on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays which consist of conditioning, weight lifting and open gym. Along with the Girls’ team, the Boys’ Basketball and Hockey teams also participate in preseason training during the week and even on weekends.

EMU Basketball team faces NCAA violations K.MCCOY

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association has received reports from the Eastern Michigan University administration about violations by the EMU Women’s Basketball team September 24.

As a result of the reports, the team admitted to four violations. The violations included practicing over the allowed time given, improper coach involvement during practices and two individual

violations regarding prospective student-athletes participating in organized workouts.

Over the past two months, the EMU Compliance Office has been internally conducting an investigation following information received from a student-athlete.

According to EMU Athletic Director Mr. Derrick Gragg, each coach has a salary freeze for the 2010-2011 season and is receiving a letter of reprimand. Also, they must attend NCAA Regional Rules Seminar, where they must pay costs and provide a full summary of all rules sessions

attended to the Compliance Office. Also, Head Coach AnnMarie Gilbert is suspended without pay for a month and is required to attend counseling during the 30-day suspension. Lastly, she must apologize publicly to her team, according to emueagles.com.

“We obviously take this matter very seriously, are cooperating fully with the NCAA and have provided a formal self-report and self-imposed sanctions,” said Gragg, who also said, “While I am disappointed, I am confident that Coach Gilbert will learn from this and it will make her an even

better coach in the future. The issuance of selfimposed sanctions does not preclude further disciplinary action should additional information be developed or sanctions imposed regarding the EMU women’s basketball program,” according to emueagles.com.

Northview graduate, Olivia Fouty is currently a member of the EMU basketball team.

“I didn’t have to go through the same punishments as my team. We can’t talk to our head or assistant coach. It’s just a hard time and a lot to soak in for my first year here,” said Fouty.

OSU Michigan rivalry extends to Heisman race B.MILLER

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The 2010 Heisman Race for college football’s best player looks to be between Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor and Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson. Pryor has led the Buckeyes to a perfect 6-0 record and Robinson has led the Wolverines to a strong 5-1 start.

Robinson however, is putting up the best numbers in the nation. He has acquired 1223 yards passing, 991 yards rushing and 17 total touchdowns.

“He is definitely a better athlete than Pryor,” said senior Darrin Hughes.

Robinson has already put together the three greatest total yardage outputs in UM history.

These include his 383 yards against Connecticut, 502 yards against Notre Dame and 494 yards against Indiana.

“His dreads flow in the wind and make him run faster than anybody on the field,” said Hughes.

The interesting thing about the six foot, 193

pound sophomore quarterback is that he does not even bother to use all of his equipment properly.

“He is a Heisman candidate and doesn’t even tie his shoes,” said senior Mike Hojnacki.

In the early season, Robinson seems to be the most valuable asset to Michigan; he practically does everything for them on offense.

“Robinson is more important to his team because he literally does everything,” said junior Jamel Ahmed.

Pryor however, isn’t going to let the voters hand the Heisman Trophy to Robinson. The six foot, six inch, 233 pound junior quarterback is putting up very impressive numbers himself.

Pryor has thrown for 1349 yards, rushed for 354 yards and racked up 18 total touchdowns.

“Pryor just has that pretty boy swag going on,” said junior Adam Schwierking.

At 233 pounds, Pryor is a load for defenders to tackle. Complimentary to his size, he is able to run a sub 4.4 second 40 yard dash. This makes him one of the most athletic players in the history of college football.

“Pryor is so fast that he makes Usain Bolt look slow,” said senior Jake Sturt.

“He is bigger than Robinson and actually knows how to tie his shoes,” said senior Jake Severson.

Terrelle Pryor has also been known to make spectacular plays in the most clutch moments.

In the 2009 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Pryor caught a fade pass late in the second half against Texas.

Pryor also was the 2010 Rose Bowl MVP. “Pryor can even catch touchdown passes,” said senior Nick Dorner.

This year OSU is in national title contention being ranked first in the nation. The Wolverines on the other hand are not ranked as high and will have to continue to rise in the polls if they hope to

play in a BCS Bowl Game.

“Pryor has a better chance since his team is a national contender,” said senior Tyler Schinharl.

For most Buckeye fans, they will support Pryor more than Robinson just because of the rivalry between the two schools.

“I hate Michigan, Pryor for president baby,” said junior Chris Jablonski.

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16 Volleyball seeks revenge in tournament A.STRICK

the river. Destination: Rossford High School.

After an early season loss to the Bulldogs, the The Northview LadyKat Volleyball team has Kats were ready for revenge.

“I feel really pumped, I think we’re still certainly had its ups and downs this season and that is perfectly represented in week five of their feeling the energy from Thursdays win and we’re season. The girls failed to produce a win against going to use that in today’s game” said senior the Anthony Wayne Generals September 28, Hannah Spangler.

The LadyKats battled the Bulldogs into a losing to the Generals in three games.

September 30, the LadyKats cranked up the fifth game. The final game had some highs and heat in the NV gym against Springfield, who the lows for both sides and the teams traded leads Kats had previously lost to in a close five game multiple times during the 15 point game. In the match resulting in a 13-15 fifth game win for the end, Rossford prevailed.

The girls continued their season with a Blue Devils. This time, it would go in the black and second meeting gold’s favor. with Southview After winning October 8 on the first and ALMOST GETTING AN ACE ON SV’s home court. third games MATCH POINT WAS THRILLING The girls came of the match out slow in the the Kats were ENOUGH, BUT WATCHING THEIR first game, and on their way HIT GO OUT WAS EVEN BETTER took an early loss to another to the Cougars. five game -SARA METCALF, JUNIOR NV won the next match with game making it Springfield.

1-1. SV won the The girls found themselves in early trouble with an illegal third game and it seemed the LadyKats were on substitution and trailed the Blue Devils most the way to another five game match. At 24-22 of the fifth game. At 10-13, junior Sara Metcalf NV did not capitalize on their lead and ended up stepped up to the back line for one of the most losing 27-25 in the fourth game.

October 13 brought senior night for the eight crucial serves of the game. Metcalf pulled through for the LadyKats and the girls went on a five- seniors on the team, Spangler, Erika Vogelson, point streak, which would allow them to chalk up Dani Pierzchala, Val Sohasky, Haley Mason, Ellen Drabek, Abbey Strick and Gabby Radke. The a “W” against Springfield.

“Almost getting an ace on match point was team played the Maumee Panthers and, despite thrilling enough, but watching their hit go out a crushing third game win, lost the match in four was even better,” said Metcalf. “It was great to games.

The LadyKats play their first tournament come screaming together so hard that we almost game against Notre Dame at Central Catholic this fell down when we won.”

Next, the LadyKats hopped a bus and crossed Thursday.

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SETTING THE BALL is senior captain Abbey Strick as the Ladykats compete against Springfield. The LadyKats defeated Springfield at home in a close five games. In the fifth game, the girls recovered from a deficit of three points to end up winning the game. The LadyKats play their first tournament game this Thursday against Notre Dame.

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Golf competes in district tourney D.CRANDALL STAFF

For the first time in three years the Northview Girls’ Golf team did not get to make “the jump” in to the pond at Riverby Golf Club.

The tradition was started a couple years ago as a celebration for winning the Northern Lakes League tournament.

“We didn’t get to make the jump, so that was very disappointing,” said junior Kristina Schafer.

The team came in third behind Southview and Perrysburg. The loss snapped a stretch of three straight NLL titles for the LadyKats. Even though the loss ended the LadyKats streak, it continued the streak for Sylvania Schools to five in a row, since Southview ended up winning the tournament.

“We had a great season, but in the end we

didn’t come out victorious, but at least we put in a great effort,” said sophomore Julia Debelly.

In league play the team battled their way to a 4-2 record, with losses coming from SV and Perrysburg.

Along with the NLL, the LadyKats also compete in the Northwest Ohio Girls’ Golf League. The league included teams from all over the area, such as Findlay and Clay. The LadyKats came in fifth place out of 17 teams and senior Mamie Silver individually tied for second with a score of 83.

“It’s a good experience to be able to play teams outside our league,” said Schaffer.

Throughout the year, the team was led by senior Mamie Silver and sophomore Julia Debelly, both of whom earned first team all-NLL honors.

Also leading the team was senior Raina Padilla who received honorable mention NLL honors.

After NLLs the team then traveled to Sectionals where they came in sixth place out of 17 teams, which failed to qualify them for

Districts. The LadyKats were led by Debelly who shot an 88, which was good enough to qualify her for Districts as an individual.

“I’m very surprised an 88 qualified me, but I’m very excited. I get to play a course our team has never played before,” said Debelly The Boys’ Golf team continued their recent success by advancing to the District Finals.

The team qualified by coming in fourth at Sectionals, beating St. Francis by one shot to secure their spot in the District Finals.

“I’m happy to see our hard work all season has paid off,” said sophomore Jeff Czerniakowski.

Czerniakowski lead the team shooting a 77.

Also leading the team, were seniors Alec Elrod, Dan Graeff and junior Aaron Liebenthal. All three of their individual scores counted towards the overall team score.

“I’m very excited. It has been three years since we last qualified,” said Liebenthal. “I’m really looking forward to Districts and I think we have a good chance at moving on to States.”

At Districts the team did not meet expectations, coming in ninth place out of ten teams.

“Even though we did not play very well it was a very good experience,” said Czerniakowski.

Top scorers for the team included Graeff who shot 82, Liebenthal who shot 83 and Czerniakowski who shot 84.

If the District pressure wasn’t enough, the team also faced one of the toughest courses in the area, Red Hawk Run. “The course is very long and usually plays longer because it’s always windy. It is fair though because everyone has to play the same course in the same conditions,” said sophomore Derek Reiner.

The team is relatively young, only graduating two seniors. Although they didn’t get the result they hoped for, many of the younger players gained experience.

“It was a really great experience. Next time I will know what to expect,” said Reiner.

Girls’ soccer plays to reclaim NLL A.KALANQUIN SPORTS

The Girls’ Soccer team competed in Akron against Copley September 25, but despite the two hour trip, lost 0-1.

“We had girls playing in new positions and it was something we weren’t used to,” said senior Samantha Yurjevic. “It was a disappointing loss, but we learned from it.”

Next, the LadyKats faced league rival Perrysburg, who at the time was ranked seventh in the state and had yet to give up a goal. After a hard fought battle in the first half, the LadyKats were up 1-0, with a goal from junior Brooke Snead on a breakaway.

“It was so exciting to score first,” said Snead.

“I had faith in my team the entire game and we knew we would come out on top.”

In the second half, the LadyKats struck again when junior Courtney Hendrix scored off of a free kick from outside the 18-yard box.

“It felt good to show everyone who the better team is,” said Hendrix. “It felt great to be the first team to let them see what it’s like to lose and get scored on.”

The team also had a game the on the chilly and blustery afternoon of Homecoming, October 2. The game was held at home, Timberstone, against Magnificat. In the first five minutes of

the game, Hendrix touched the ball past the Magnificat keeper and the LadyKats were up 1-0.

The opponent scored an equalizer that would make the score 1-1 at halftime.

NV came out strong in the beginning of the second half, with sophomore Stephanie Duwve scoring to give the LadyKats an edge. Once again Magnificat managed to tie the game, but NV quickly responded with freshman Ashley Ingle scoring off a header from a corner kick, making the score 3-2.

Magnificat was then rewarded a penalty kick after NV committed a foul in the box, and tied the game 3-3. With 38 seconds left in the game, Snead kept an offensive attack alive for the LadyKats and Hendrix capitalized on the opportunity, to make the final score of the game 4-3.

“The game was the same day as Homecoming, and I thought we were able to stay focused the entire game,” said Duwve. “It was great to win a Saturday game and hopefully we can finally gain respect from other teams.“ The team defeated Maumee October 6 by a score of 2-0, with Hendrix scoring the first goal and Snead scoring the second. The team dominated play for the majority of the game, with senior keeper Lexi Fisher tallying a couple saves.

“It felt amazing knowing that we had beaten the two toughest teams [Maumee and Perrysburg] in the league and that made the win even more gratifying,” said Fisher.

COURTESY OF MR. TIM MCCOY

SHOOTING THE BALL past the Perrysburg keeper is junior Brooke Snead. NV defeated Perrysburg 2-0, who was ranked number seven in the state at the time. The victory put the LadyKats a step closer to clinching the league title.

The team received the top seed in the district bracket for the state tournament and looked to officially claim the Northern Lakes League title October 14, against Springfield. The team lost the

league title last year to Anthony Wayne after ten years domination, but a victory would ensure the LadyKats’ league championship, which also fell on the team’s senior night.