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Every two seconds somebody’s life is saved by a blood donation, according to www.americasblood.org. An average contribution of one pint of blood can save up to three lives. Thanks to Northview’s 217 blood donors, approximately 516 lives can now be saved. The American Red Cross and NV’s National Honor Society teamed up for the annual Blood Drive December 3. Originally, the event was to be hosted in the main gym, but due to some minor complications, the Blood Drive was instead held in the auxiliary gym. In preparation for the event, NHS members on the Blood Drive committee held meetings every Tuesday morning before school. The meetings began late in September, as did a hand warmer fundraiser formed by NHS member Nick Smith. “The hand warmers were sold at football games and will continue to be sold at hockey games,” said NHS member Laura Denyer. The money raised through the fundraiser was about $700 and was used to purchase t-shirts for the donors. Mr. Tom Metcalf, Mrs. Kathy Strick and Savage and Associates provided additional donations toward the t-shirts. Two hundred and fifty t-shirts were purchased from Michigan Silkscreen for $3.55 a piece. “The Red Cross donated t-shirts last year but were unable to this year,” said NHS member Sarah Hanline, “that is why NHS raised the money to provide t-shirts for the students donating.” Blood donors not only received t-shirts for volunteering, but also were rewarded with locker decorations, “I make a difference” stickers and various food donations. The canteen provided for the blood donors was comprised of many “delicious foods,” according to NHS member Nicole Hobbs. “We had a ton of generous food sponsors,” said Hobbs. Various businesses charitably donated to the Blood Drive including: Barry’s Bagels, Sautter’s Market, WalMart, Brieschke’s Bakery, Panera Bread, Max and Erma’s, Little Caesars, Ralphie’s, Quiznos, Chipotle, Marcos Pizza, Papa John’s, Jet’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, Jo Jo’s Pizza, Anderson’s Market
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MELICK POTENTIALLY SAVING A LIFE is senior Josh Klee, he was one of 217 donors which included mostly NV students and some parents and teachers. The NHS Blood Drive collected 172 productive units. and NV Athletic Boosters, according to NHS supervisor Mrs. Frances Borchers. The participating businesses supplied everything from bagels and doughnuts in the morning, to a grand total of 37 pizzas. “The NHS wanted to thank all of the businesses who donated,” said Mrs. Borchers. “We were able to feed over 200 people from the American Red Cross and our blood donors.” The excess food was donated to Liberty Nursing Home and Cherry Street Missions. Although food, skipping an hour of school and free t-shirts were all major incentives for blood donors, the chief motivation for donating was less
materialistic. “I get a sense of satisfaction from knowing my blood is helping somebody else’s life,” said junior Stephenie Honisko. Last year, 165 units of blood were donated through the American Red Cross from NV’s drive. This year, the NV student body, faculty and parents exceeded this number as a whopping 217 donors participated. NV was able to raise a total of one 172 units of blood. “The success of this year’s Blood Drive shows how much NV students care,” said junior Audrey Miklovic. “I was extremely impressed with everyone’s willingness to help others.”
NV collects donations for Sylvania residents A.METCALF
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From diapers to toothpaste, Northview’s homerooms donated toiletries and household supplies Friday in order to help the Sylvania Area Family Services. NV’s High Schools That Work program came up with this idea in hopes of givinig back to the Sylvania community, according to Ms. Sarah Huey, who is in charge of Homeroom activities. “We decided to do the collection because we felt that too many of us NV students take what we have for granted,” said HSTW student committee member sophomore Natalie Szczerba. “We want others to realize how such simple products can help a great deal.” In homeroom November 23, every class was given a list of 14 different items to be brought in by Friday’s homeroom. These items included shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, a toothbrush, deodorant, Kleenex, toilet paper, soap, paper towels, diapers, baby wipes, laundry soap, dishwashing soap and feminine products. Every
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STRICK COLLECTING HOMEROOM DONATIONS as a member of the High Schools That Work student committee is freshman Jordan Rose. homeroom that collected at least one of each item was rewarded with a prize. “In my homeroom, we passed around the list and everyone signed their name next to what they would bring in,” said senior homeroom leader Mike Hojnacki. “That way, we could make sure that we would have at least one of every item.” NV students proved to be
compassionate when 24 homerooms collected all of the items on the list and hundreds of supplies were donated. “I think it’s nice that NV students are able to give to people in the area during the Holiday season,” said Ms. Huey. “It is helpful to give items that they need on a daily basis as well as gifts and winter-based supplies. People sometimes forget these basic needs.” MELICK
Band plays in Canada
On November 22 at 2a.m. a sleepy and cranky Wildcat and Cougar marching band rolled into the streets of Sylvania from Toronto, Canada. The band members still somehow managed a 7:35 a.m. Northview roll call. The students had a memorable weekend filled with marching in a parade, touring the CN tower, the worlds tallest tower, shopping and seeing the Broadway Musical Wicked. “Besides all the sites, being with my friends was the best part,” said junior Azaria Crenshaw. The funfilled parade weekend will wait another four years, but there’s only two years until the bands’ trip to Florida. “It was great getting the whole band together. The bus ride, Wicked, and the sites topped it off, ”said junior Britney White. “The CN tower was awesome, I’m so glad I was convinced to go on the glass floor. I can’t wait until Florida,” said sophomore Lindsey Wright. -Jack Melick
Fall play goes to States This year Northview’s drama department performed a play based on the fairytales of the Brother’s Grimm stories; the play was called The Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon. “The cafeteria was packed full for most of all of the shows,” according to freshman Alanna Henderson. The play was held in the school’s cafeteria from November 11 to the 14. Some of the stories that were included in the play were Hansel and Gretel who were played by junior Joe Jennawine and senior Katie Simrell. Snow White who was played by newcomer freshman Tori Shaffer Rapunzel and Cinderella were both played by sophomore Natalie Szcerba. Many more of the Grimm stories were featured in the play. “The play was really funny and the stories were entertaining, over all it was great,” said sophomore Xavier Sudlow. Many of the cast members had to play more than one role for this play; junior Travis Bihn played more than five different characters. This year the play will be heading to States for the State Thespian Conference, which takes place on March 25 through the 27 at Dublin Scioto High School. Participating in States means that NV’s Drama department will be competing with other high schools and their plays from around the state of Ohio. -Meghan Keene