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History teacher Robert Yanko shares his special rules for Thaksgiving.
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Serve Akron
Photo courtesy of Mr. Horinger
Hoban’s new initiative provides opportunity for students to reach out to the community.
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Need for random drug testing arises
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igh school should be a time when students grow and develop in all aspects of life ranging from academics to athletics. It should also be a time for students to enjoy being with friends and family in a safe and healthy setting. Today, the high school environment is plagued with numerous temptations ranging from alcohol to illegal drugs. Students often take part in these activities without regard for the adverse effects they can have on their health. The use of these illicit materials not only harms teenagers mentally, but for athletes also affects performance on the field, on the court or in any other sporting arena. Archbishop Hoban and many other high schools have never held their drug abuse policies to the level of actual drug testing on students, but the implications of doing so would be beneficial to the entire student body. Some athletes participate in illegal activities which end up harming their school and athletic performance, along with harming their relationships with other people. These activities also foster negative and harmful habits and attitudes which will carr y on into adulthood and can have
many adverse effects on their future lives. While random testing on athletes could deter many from partaking in these harmful activities, some argue that the high financial cost, the cheapest method being around $30, is a reason not to do so. Regardless of this, the Department of Education and many other non-profit organizations have programs that offer grants to schools to help with drug prevention. Overall, the effect of drug testing on athletes during their seasons would strongly outweigh the costs of prevention. In a message to the athletes of the school, along with all other students, the Visor editorial board encourages students to abstain from participating in illegal activities such as underage drinking and drug use. We understand that at this time it can be hard to grasp the future consequences of our present actions, but we also realize that high school is only a small portion of what we hope will be long, productive and happy lives. Seeking momentar y happiness is not worth the the long term effects these activities can have on our bodies and minds. n
US-China relations build in instensity
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n the 21st century, the relationship between the United States of America and China has become important. However, the situation is complex. The United States currently has no formal relations with the People’s Republic of China, the government based in Beijing. Rather, America associates itself, and even calls an ally, the Republic of China government which is based in Taiwan, an enemy and so called rebel state of the People’s Republic. Yet, it gets more complex from there. The US interacts with both governments, has embassies in both capitals and conducts business with both “nations.” Our close relationship with Taiwan has caused mainland China major grief, especially as the US actively supports the Republic’s military. However, mainland China also has thousands of rockets aimed right at Taiwan for “safety precautions.” Yet, amid the diplomatic issues that exist, there still proceed to be more problems between the two countries. The United States currently puts heavy tariffs on many Chinese products, most notably tires. It also promotes American-made products that directly compete against Chinese products.
However, China does not play fair either. The country pushes its currency, the yuan, to grow too fast and funnels assets into it, making the market unfair and exceedingly in favor of Chinese goods over American goods. The appreciation of the yuan disrupts trade patterns and fair trade, so much so to the point where the Worldwide Trade Organization, or WTO, has formally complained and warned China against it. Even more severe is the issue of China’s accused cyber espionage on the United States. In recent months, one company in particular, Huawei, has been accused of trying to build a cellular network that allows the People’s Republic of China to spy on the US. Many other cases of cyber espionage against major US businesses and parts of the US government, such as the FBI, have been discovered. The issue present is not one that is unsolvable, but to fix the cracks in the US-China relationship both countries must come together and work for the betterment of the two largest powers in the world. The current tension will not evaporate magically, only action will change the dire situation. n
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visor ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOL Mailing Address: One Holy Cross Blvd. Akron, OH 44305 Online: www.hobanvisor.com E-mail: visor@hoban.org AWARDS •CSPA Gold Medalist •NSPA First Class Award •Quill & Scroll Int'l First Place •OSMA First Place
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Staff: Editor-in-chief Kaitlyn Stepanek Managing Editor Daniel Lloyd Features Editor Anna Baumhoer News Editors Allison Griffith and James Axson Sports Editors Jack Srail and Benjamin Easton Copy Editor Emily Dunn Photo Editor Hannah Caprez Website Editor Kyle Knapp Staff Reporters Timothy Brennan, Sarah Carmon, Danielle LaRose, Theodore Lesiak, Rachel Mealy, Jonathan Sapp. Adviser Natalie Meyer
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Dwelling on peers’ flaws prevents genuine realtionships
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itting at lunch every day, I’m encompassed by the discussions of other students. Voices are heard from every angle, all of which are deep in conversations that range from how someone’s weekend went to the results of a sports game. The most poignant voice though, is almost always one that carries the criticism of another student. What they are wearing, who they are friends with and what they did over the weekend are all things that can be analyzed, insulted and exaggerated. Minutes at a time are spent discussing what we like and do not like about another student, usually being the latter. In fact, so much time can be spent talking about someone you have never even met based on first impressions alone that you start to dislike them without even knowing them. This kind of ignorance is what leads to bullying, and in the worst cases, self harm and suicide. Nearly one month ago on Oct. 10, a suicide occurred in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia that sent social networks reeling and shed light on the current bullying epidemic. Amanda Todd, 15, was found dead only five weeks after posting a video online that described in detail the mistreatment she had gone through. Lasting nine minutes, the video was a written narrative of Todd’s experiences,
concluding with the haunting cry for help “I have nobody.. I need someone.” Now, after the fact, millions of people are showing an outpouring of support online, starting support groups and grieving sites for a girl they never knew. As commendable as it may seem to reach out to her family, who has been put through something most of us could never imagine, where were these people before she died? Every Facebook page and Twitter feed that’s been filled with “R.I.P. Amanda” is just another example of how fickle we are. What we focus on is fleeting and while hundreds of teens share her experience every day, the majority of them get neither the time nor attention that her’s has. Until the media forces us to take notice, we are usually ignorant to these social issues we are surrounded by. Then, once it is too late, we decide to offer them our sympathies in a futile attempt to make up for the effort that we did not initially put into preventing the problem. Not only that, but we choose to acknowledge the stories of distant strangers, rather than realizing that people we see daily could be plagued by the same struggles. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, every 13.7 minutes someone in the United States dies by suicide. Even more frequently than that, someone is be-
Every LaRose has its thorn by danielle larose ing verbally or physically hurt, worrying about their body image or punishing themselves over what someone else had said. What we do and say affects other people, and we have no idea what the repercussions will be. It is evidently what we do not do, though, that can truly hold the potential to change things. We sit back every day, spectators to the cruelty around us, sometimes even participating as well. It is not until we have gone too far or have seen on the news that another life has been lost that we start to express concern. Instead of responding to the stories of a total stranger, we should devote our time and attention to that of the people around us. Furthermore, we should spend less time judging and fixating on the qualities we disapprove of, and more on who someone is after we have taken the time to genuinely find out. n
Proselytizers prove a hindrance to facebook users
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he amount of obnoxious pictures and updates in social media is too high. Nobody under the age of 20, it seems, can scroll through Facebook without seeing a plethora of “like”-mongering pictures and status updates on Facebook that are being used for social reform instead of socializing. Social reform is wonderful, but these obnoxious updates turn attempts at changing the world into a commonplace annoyance. The most obnoxious of these attempts at change, I believe, are the pictures. At least five times a day I see pictures proselytizing. One of the worst of these I have seen is an image of Spongebob that says “Like if you hate cancer.” Spongebob is a happy-go-lucky character who would never wish harm upon anybody, but after reading the rest of the caption and choosing not to “like” the picture, it said that God will punish me. Of course, most of the pages with these pictures have questionable credibility, but who are these people to make Spongebob say that God will punish me for ignoring the picture? It would just be bet-
ter to work towards cancer research instead of misusing a beloved cartoon character. Another trend that has become popular online is posts on a celebrity or company’s page about “(insert number here) likes and you will have to do (insert task here) for (insert cause here)”. Personally, these are as annoying as somebody vacuuming at 7 a.m. on a Saturday morning. As nice as many of these ideas may be, the whole hullabaloo is unhelpful because celebrities or companies are in charge of what they do, not some random person online. I also find a lot of these posts to be counter-productive. Telling somebody to do something will not magically make it happen, so it is better to take action towards a cause on your own. These images and statuses may have once made people think, but with the endless stream of obnoxiousness, they become no more than white noise. “Liking the pictures helps nobody. It’s just people trying to get a couple thousand ‘likes’ on a photo,” sophomore Sydney Mitchell said. What is the point of putting out an opinion
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is not impressed by emily dunn without supporting it with proactive work? If there’s anything you should take away from this, it should be that you should stop “liking” a cause and instead act for a cause: show, do not tell. Liking a picture to profess your hatred of cancer or love for your grandmother is nice, but pointless. Show the world that you hate cancer by doing good, like participating in the Relay for Life or other such events. Show your family how much you love them by spending time with them faceto-face, it’s what keeps family relationships strong. Please, just stop with the pictures and start working for the greater good. n
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Beloved President steps down after seventeen years by katie stepanek
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Photo by Emily Dunn
uring this, his seventeenth, year as President of Archbishop Hoban High School, Br. Ken Haders has announced his stepping down from the position. This beloved leader of the Hoban family has spent these years tirelessly working towards the betterment of this school and its members. While his efforts have made manifest many achievements counted among Hoban’s greatest accomplishments, he claims that Hoban has affected him even more so than he as affected it. Counted among his greatest memories is the moment at the Mum Day pep assemblies in which the final segment of the week’s festive video is revealed. “Having the video announced and seeBr. Ken Haders leaves Hoban after a career marked by numerous accomplishments. ing 850 kids direct their attention in utter silence, and ever y head turns to- the fact that we have the second highest thing because it is the right thing to do, ward the screen was incredible,” Had- number of students who have qualified not because there are rewards involved ers said. “They laugh at the appropriate for the National Merit program in the di- and the generosity of the Hoban family. The results of the Hoban canned times and clap at the appropriate times. ocese, but that we are an inclusive school that accommodates the needs of many food drive, Banglabash, Adopt-a-family It truly shows the respect the students different students, whether they excel in at Christmas, JAM and other ser vice rehave for this school and each other.” their classes or need a little extra help,” lated projects attest to this generosity. He is ver y proud of the many acHaders said. “We have a firm belief that “I am inspired and humbled by the complishments the Hoban community ever y student should have the opportugenerosity of the Hoban students and claims as its own; counted among them, nity to receive a good, Catholic educafamilies,” Haders said, “as well as by how the technological advancements the tion and that is what we tr y to provide.” hard our teachers work. They believe in school has made, and is making. “The Haders also points out other aspects our mission and show it ever y single day.” depth and breadth of the commitment to of the Hoban community that he is ver y “I am open to the movement of the technology astounds me,” Haders said. proud of including the atmosphere of Spirit,” Haders said of his plans for the From an educational aspect, Hoban’s the school which causes so many smiles future. “These past 17 year have been a achievements concerning National Merit each day; the caring teachers and stugift. I am opening the door, ready for the Scholars are near to his heart as are the efforts made to assist ever y type of stu- dents who rally around common values next thing, and am counting on God to dent at Hoban. “I have pride, not only in that embody integrity and doing the right lead me to where I need to be next.” n
Administration makes plans for new chapel addition by katie stepanek
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he Hugh M. O’Neill Memorial Chapel has become a center of faith through community for many a student at Hoban. Whether utilized as a place for morning mass, team worship, class prayer ser vices or personal spiritual growth, the Chapel provides a unifying and close-knit atmosphere. For a small company of worshipers, this is a positive aspect of the Chapel. However, for larger gatherings such as morning mass goers and sports teams, “close-knit” translates to crowded, stuffy and seat-less. In order to accommodate ever yone look-
ing to use the Chapel as a place of spiritual growth, a new, slightly larger Chapel will be built as an addition off of the science wing. “It will be big enough to ensure flexibility and comfort, but not so big that the experience is no longer intimate,” Br. Ken Haders said. Current plans look to provide seating for around 120 to 130 people with some expansion room if needed. The immediate goal is to provide the space needed to continue the most common uses of the Hugh M. O’Neill Chapel. The architectural aspects of the new building will look familiar to all members of the Hoban family as it will “echo the look of our eight sided dome at the
school’s main entrance,” Haders said. As a miniature version of the beloved golden dome, coherency among the old and new structures will be achieved seamlessly. “We are still in the conceptual and fundraising stages,” Haders said, “so there is no set date at this time for when the Chapel is predicted to be finished.” With the new addition, minimal reconstruction to the bus entr y lane adjacent to the science wing as well as additional parking for the Chapel will be necessar y. “This is a valued opportunity to have more intimate opportunities for prayer and liturgy,” Haders said. “It will be a more appropriate faith space.”n
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Annual 5k continues to aid less fortunate in the Akron area by tim brennan and ben easton
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he holidays: they are the best of times, they are the worst of times. While most enjoy the pleasant company of their families along with a warm thanksgiving meal, countless people spend their holiday season alone and in poverty. For the past 21 years Gennesaret Inc., a volunteer, non-profit corporation, has sponsored the annual Akron “Home Run For The Homeless.” In two weeks at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, nearly 3,500 people will gather at 419 West Exchange St. to participate in either a four-mile race or onemile walk in efforts to raise money to support the less-fortunate of the community. “I’m excited to run for the homeless,” senior Colleen Fearon said,
“but all I can really think about is making it across the finish line.” The entr y-fee for the four-mile race will be $20 per person (which includes a small runner’s packet for each participant) on race day, and those walking on the onemile course will pay a fee of just two dollars. For any interested in early registration, information is available online at www. gennesaret.net. This year, Gennesaret Inc. is also offering a special family discount at $10 per person if two or more family members run together and pre-register online. “We are an all volunteer group and we work hard to do what we can for the poor in our area,” Genessaret spokesman Pat Kunklier said. “As always, all proceeds from the race will go directly to
ser ving those people in dire financial situations through Genessaret’s Family Nutrition Center and Housing Departments.” As in previous years, Hoban’s own Olympic gold-medalist Butch Reynolds will be present. For any competitive participants, awards and prizes will be given to the top three runners of each respective age group. “This year, I’m going to run hard and do my best to make it into one of the top spots for my age group,” junior Katie Frego said. Although some will run for fun and others to compete, all are participating together for the greater purpose of aiding the homeless in the Akron area. Genessaret strongly encourages ever yone to come out and support the cause by starting their holiday off on the right foot. n
Hoban’s annual massive canned food drive finally arrives by trey lesiak
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Photo by Sarah Carmon
fter a record setting year last year, Hoban’s canned food drive sets out to exceed another remarkable goal. In 2011, the school aimed to gain 40,000 cans that would be shipped out to and divided among around 15 agencies in order to help individuals in need. Hoban exceeded that goal by 568 cans, with a last day push that allowed the school to surpass its target. Another record was broken last year when Histor y Department Chair Greg Milo’s first period World Cultures class brought in more than 10,600 cans. In prior years, only Science Department Chair George Solsman’s first period senior class in 2007, surpassed that amount by raising 10,971 cans. 2011 was the first time a first period class of seniors did not win the competition and as this year’s drive draws to an end, the classes of 2013 and 2014 fight for bragging rights. Now, in 2012, this year’s canned food drive sets out to achieve an even higher goal. Looking to raise 42,056 cans, Hoban is attempting to reach their highest goal set. Starting on Nov. 2 to Friday, Nov. 16 canned and other foods such as pasta, pasta sauce, hot chocolate mix, coffee, tuna, meat soups, green vegetables and mac and cheese will be collected for the needy as the brutal Ohio winter draws near. Bonus Wednesdays are also in effect where chocolate
Students will donate canned goods until Nov. 16 in hopes of reaching the goal of 42,000 cans. and baby formula will be collected. In order to keep the students eager to bring in cans, the school has devised a new and improved way for the drive to be fun and competitive as well. New days were developed where a certain number of cans allow students to celebrate voting on Uncle Sam Day and cap off the drive with a jeans day. Class-Can-Throwdowns will take place as well, as first period classes fight for doughnuts, drinks and bragging rights the next day. There will also be an effort to start a new tradition this
year where on Monday, Nov. 19 a special assembly will be held, and students will pie their teachers in the face, if the school reaches its goal. These new incentives were implimented by a hopeful Horinger to be the push that Hoban students need to reach their goal. However, there is more to the drive than the competition as the Director of Ser vice and Outreach Jason Horinger said, “Even though all this and the joy of winning the golden can is great the number one motivation should be the people we help feed in the process.” n
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“ It is an opportunity to
interact with the people of Akron I wouldn’t usually get to interact with. You see the city in a different way and become more conscious as a result.
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Harrison Uhaull
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a look at Hoban community service
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Project H.O.P.E. has been an experience that has been humbling to say the least. It has taught me that... every life has significance.
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Jacob Brown
“ It isn’t about the food. It is about feeding the people on the street humanity. It is about the face to face interaction. Ellen Stair
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are really lucky to go to Hoban “ We and have these opportunities that Photos courtesy of Mr. Horinger
others don’t have. We don’t realize other people in Akron don’t have enough to get by. Open your eyes! Anthony Osmun
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erve Akron is allowing students the chance to a different type of service Monday through Thursday after school helping people all around the city in numerous ways. What began as a Wednesday night of feeding the homeless through Project H.O.P.E. has taken off, widening students’ ways to serve. “It is a great way allowing students and teachers to give back and help out around Akron” Fine Arts Department Chair Micah Kraus said. “It is only an hour after school with the exception of Project H.O.P.E, and it is a quick way to incorporate service while having a hectic schedule.” The week begins with the East Akron Community House at Good Samaritan Hunger Center with a hot meal program. This allows students the opportunity to serve a
more diverse group of people rather than just the homeless of Akron. These people may have jobs, but do not have extra money to spend on food. The next day, tutoring takes place at south street ministry, helping kids with school while making friendships. There are many kids who need help and enjoy being tutored by high school students because they can relate to them and work well with one another. The Project H.O.P.E. experience takes place on Wednesday nights. Director of Ser vice and Outreach Jason Horinger and History Department Chair Greg Milo lead a group of students throughout Akron, serving warm meals to the homeless within the area. Bridges Learning Center takes place on Thursdays after school when students go to Bridges and help with a tutoring program for
elementary and junior high students. Not only do they tutor the kids and form relationships with them, but also prepare a backpack full of food for the children for the weekend. These kids are never guaranteed meals for the duration of the weekend, so our job is to give them as much as we can to help. “Is it our human right to do this for others,” Horinger said. “It all starts by getting out there and seeing what will happen with the opportunity.” The goal of serve Akron is to serve the community surrounding Hoban. All of these organizations are within a five minute drive of Hoban and we should be willing and able to help out if we can. Future plans are to hopefully do a weekend service project giving athletes and other students who can not make the Monday through Thursday program a service opportunity. n
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Preppy Chic
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Fashion allows people to express their individuality and creativity each and every day through clothing. Despite having school dress code guidelines to follow, Hoban students still find a way to incorporate fashionable clothing into their everyday uniform apparel. Below are some unique outfit ideas that are worn by some of Hoban’s trendiest students. n
by allie griffith and jack srail
The Athlete TOPS Nike, Adidas quarter zips, Hoban sports jackets, Knightstrong shirts.
SHOES Definitely rock the Reboks with the straps, or any cool Nike or Adidas shoes.
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ACCESSORIES
Bold colored pants are definitely trending in the halls. Classic dress pants and khakis are also a Livestrong bracelets and headbands...hey, good option. pre-wrap is cool in the hallways too.
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Bold colored pants are definitely trending in the halls. Classic dress pants and khakis are also a Represent your sport at school! Wear schoolapproved hoodies and pullovers that support good option. the Knights!
SHOES
Hipster Flow PANTS Fitted pants with pockets down the side are totally hipster. Colors that work the best are olive and dark brown hues.
SHOES For the guys: combat boots, Toms and John Vavartos are solid options. For the girls: leather boots, saddle shoes, crochet ballet flats or suede shoes are in. Also, wearing quirky socks with cute ankle boots is also trending.
ACCESSORIES Knapsacks with a lot of pockets, leather satchels, glasses, thread bracelets and beads.
FASHION TIP It’s all about looking effortless. Don’t try too hard. Go vintage-shopping!
Sperrys!
ACCESSORIES Coach, Vera Bradley purses, nice belts and pearls.
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Hipster student style: Clare Chastain, Katarina Saltis and Sara Howard Hipster teacher style: Mr. Horringer and Ms. Minks
Athletic student style: Aaron Abernathy and Maddie Diestel Athletic teacher style: Mr. Dzick, Mr. Wagner and Mrs. Janssen
Photos by Hannah Caprez
Preppy student style: Claudia Behrens, Sean Merle and Eileen Cummins Preppy teacher style: Ms. Meyer and Mr. Traxler
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Military applications prove difficult for Hoban seniors by james axson
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t is around this time of year when high school seniors begin to kick their college applications into high gear. The tasks of visiting colleges and researching different options are joined by the tedious application process. There is, however, one group of students that have been hard at work since before the summer seeking recommendations, writing to Senators and filling out applications for the various military academies the U.S. has to offer. The class of 2013 has several students who are applying to such institutions including the U.S. Air Force and Naval Academies. The process for applying to these academies begins with asking a congressman for a recommendation by filling out forms including essays, letters of recommendations and information about the candidate. If the congressman finds the candidate appeal-
ing, they will invite them in for an interview. “I had one on Saturday [Oct. 20],” senior Naval Academy applicant Tony Burns said. “It went well. They usually interview around 150 people for roughly 10 spots.” The highly selective academic guidelines are accompanied by intense physical requirements to ensure that those applying are fully able to serve their country if needed. This means the candidates must go through several physicals along with the paperwork. “While this is all going on,” Burns added, “you have to write an essay and fill out a ludicrous number of forms, and there is also an interview by someone representing the academy.” While the process may be long and arduous, there are many people including counselors and teachers to help students along the way. U.S. History and Honors Government teacher Jason Anderson is someone who is familiar with what is need-
ed to get into these prestigious academies. “I’ve done some research on the various websites and looked up congressional hearing questions, and I try to help the students prepare for their congressional interviews,” Anderson said. Once all of the interviews and paperwork are done, students wait anxiously to find out if they will be one of the few candidates who are chosen to attend the military academies. “The pre-application began back in January,” senior Nick Kunce said. “The applications started this summer, and we should find out if we’re accepted in February. It’s a long process.” If chosen, students will be able to enjoy all the benefits of receiving an education at the academies including the vast amount of opportunities which build on leadership and foster qualities which future employers find appealing. n
Hoban cast expertly performs fall play Mr. Yanko’s seven by anna baumhoer essential rules for Thanksgiving
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ious and controlling director of Bottom’s small band of actors, created a perfect dynamic, not only for their specific scenes, but for the rest of the play as a whole. Naturally, the four leads sophomore Nate Fahey as Demetrius, senior Gina Frisone as Helena, junior Austin Griffith as L ysander and junior Maddy Gooseman as Hermia excellently showcased their talent as the four star-crossed and confused lovers who find themselves in a peculiar dilemma within an enchanted forest. The exceptionally played roles of the feuding fairies, Oberon king of the fairies as portrayed by junior Peter Kratcoski and Titania queen of the fairies portrayed by sophomore Michaella Waickman, were made even more stunning by the brilliant and enchanting makeup designed by Hoban alumnus Nick Kannel. This outstanding body art also helped add to the whimsy of the play, especially the sly trickster fair y Puck, perfectly played by senior Matt Kannel. Overall, the cast went far above and beyond all expectations with this play that was no doubt difficult to master. Granted the plot dragged a bit ever y once in awhile, but this was completely out of the actors’ control, and even then, they managed to make even the longest, most drawn out speeches captivating. n
Every year, Hoban History teacher Robert Yanko instructs his classes on the proper way to enjoy their Thanksgiving meals. This year, the Visor brings to the entire family of Archbishop Hoban these very rules, ensuring they eat their way to a Happy Thanksgiving.
1.Gravy should be treated as a bever-
age. Gravy should be put on everything. It goes well with mashed potatoes, turkey, vegetables and is a perfect salad dressing.
2. Don’t get distracted as you eat by
filler type food products such as bread, salad,and various types of jello.
3. Eat as much as you can. Thanksgiving
is the one day where it is perfectly acceptable to overeat.
4.If you think you can not eat anymore, you are fooling yourself.
5.Continue to eat until you think you are
absolutely full, then proceed to unbutton your pants to give your stomach a little extra room.
6.After unbuttoning your pants, continue
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illiam Shakespeare is unarguably one of the best, if not the most famous, playwright in the histor y of English literature. His name carries great meaning and is known throughout the world; it also has the ability to strike fear into the hearts of any student, in almost any context. So naturally, when posters began to appear for Hoban’s 2012 Fall Play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of Shakespeare’s most well known and renowned comedies, the student body began to feel rather intimidated. However, all anxiety of confusion based on the complex Elizabethan language or classic Shakespearean plot twists vanished the moment the actors entered the stage. The brilliant cast not only kept the audience laughing, but also kept them understanding the context of the play. If there was ever a moment where the audience found themselves lost, they needed to only look to the actor, or listen to the inflection of their voice, and the meaning of the scene would become clear. Senior Matt Rossi especially kept the audience chuckling with his hilarious rendition of the cocky and over zealous actor Nick Bottom, who gets his head replaced with the head of a donkey. Rossi’s energy paired with the perfectly cast senior Lauren Whitehouse as Patricia Quince, the anx-
eating. At some point you are going to feel a little sick, but you are deceiving yourself.
7. At this point, the suggestion is to stare
at an inanimate object somewhere in the room do not let anything else distract you to take your mind off the food. Continue Eating.
features The Visor attempted to discover whether Hoban students knew more about pop culture or information often considered common knowledge, and the poll of the 165 students produced interesting results. n
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recognized Paul Ryan’s picture
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knew which presidents are featured on Mount Rushmore
the best worst answers: First family:
“Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.” “Elizabeth, William, Harry, Charles.”
Kardashian family: “All I know is that they all start wth a K.”
Chanel logo: “Chicago Cubs”
Ryan Lochte image: “Michael Phelps” “Tim Tebow” “He’s a snowboarder”
Paul Ryan image: “Romney’s son...” “Ryan? Paul?”
80% were able to identitify the Japenese flag
51% were able to identify the Chanel logo
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CYO provides athletic and team-oriented opportunity
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eaves are changing, football is ending and CYO basketball is beginning. For those of us who are not blessed with DeAllen Jackson’s speed or Joey Clark’s crossover, we spend November until February freshening up our skills representing our parish. CYO basketball is taken just a seriously as OHSAA and it shows on Sunday nights. If there is anything I have personally learned from two time defending CYO coach of the year Ron Mellert is to never underestimate an opponent. “Each team is built differently and sometimes it takes awhile to read what their gameplan is,” Mellert said. My St. Francis Xavier Navigators had a strong showing last season, finishing the year with a 6-3 record with a key blowout win over Anthony Osmun and the Holy Family Panthers. “We were undefeated heading into the game and I think some of us counted
it as a win before jump ball even happened,” Osmun said. “Sometimes there is nothing you can do, Ty Campbell had a hot hand and no one could stop him.” Just like Hoban basketball there are certain dates circled on the calendar in which games mean more than others when rivals meet. Everyone wants to beat the Miami Heat of the league St. Paul’s who are lead by seniors James Monsour and Kyle Bisesi. St. Hilary’s is also a must win due to the fact that majority of the team is made up of Walsh and St. Vincent-St. Mary students. Although this is CYO, often times the laid back atmosphere can get a little bit rowdy. When high school boys are placed into a competitive environment, almost every time whatever must happen to win, will happen. Referees can guarantee an argument after every call and expect to break up a few interactions over the course of the game. Some teams like St. Matthews never
LumBer Jack (LBJ) fully get it going and although an easy win is nice you do feel bad that they had to drive all that way for a loss. They might not be the best team, but they did win the sportsmanship award last season for exemplifying great teamwork, handling multiple losses and representing good Christians on the court. “Although my team may not be the best, we still have fun,” Drew Lakos said. “I’ll never forget the one game when we scored double digits.” n
The Hoban Pop Culture Grid Athletes Annie Zelask
Junior, Swimming
Joey Clark Senior, Boys Basketball
Theme song of my life
Favorite YouTube video
Craziest thing I have ever eaten
Favorite fast food restaurant
Pandora
Mullets
“Live While We’re Young” - One Direction
Anything with Glozell
Boiled goat on my Greek vacation
Panera. I try to stay away from fast food.
The Common App
People saying “swag” and “YOLO”
“We Didn’t Start the Fire” - Billy Joel
Leeroy Jenkins
I had a dream I was eating cotton candy and woke up eating my pillow
McBurger Queen
Side ponytail
“Good Time” - Owl City ft. Carly Rea Jepsen
Jenna Marbles
Fried pickles... so good!
Swenson’s
Fanny packs
“Baddest of Them All”Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme
Octopus
McDonald’s
Powder wigs
The Duck Song
A grasshopper
Chipotle
Hallie Sinko
Snapchat with Hannah Junior, Girls Caprez Basketball Kevin Swaney
Sophomore, Wrestling
Jimmy Ciotola Senior, Bowling
“Fergalicious” - Fergie
Compiled by Sarah Carmon
Fad that should never come back
Favorite app?
twelve
Horsing Around
sports
by sarah carmon and emily dunn
Many students participate in after-school activities throughout the week. It might be sports, theater, an academic club or volunteer work. The following students choose to spend their time at the barn and work with their beloved horses. Here is a glance into the world of Hoban’s equestrian students. n Abby Blinka (Sophomore)
What is your horse’s: Name: Claraty Breed: American Warmblood (AWS) Personality described in one word: Princess What types of events do you participate in? My discipline is dressage. To those who have never heard of this, it is a sport that can be described as “horse ballet”. The horse and rider work as a team to perform movements that are then graded by a judge on a 0-10 scale. What are your greatest accomplishments? Not including trophies and ribbons, my greatest accomplishments are definitely receiving a 75.5% on a test (in dressage it’s a very good score) and receiving a 10 in one of my tests this past show season. What is your favorite part about riding and competing with your horse? My favorite part about competing is the time we get alone in the arena to show the judge everything we have. It’s an incredible feeling to be so connected to an animal that for those five minutes, nothing outside of the ring matters. It’s calming, exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time and I love it! How did you get started in horse riding? What is your favorite part? I have always loved horses, but when I was eight, one of my church members introduced me to the stable where I currently ride. I began taking lessons and then joined 4-H. I participated in the various 4-H shows over the years and got a taste of all disciplines of riding, including dressage. I quickly fell in love with the sport and pursued it beyond the 4-H level. Now I am a member of Northern Ohio Dressage Association competing in second level.
Abbe Marchetta (Senior)
What is your horse’s: Name: AMHF Absolut Top Calibre. Though I call him Topper Breed: Morgan Personality described in one word: One word would never be enough to describe him, but if I had to choose one word it would be diligent! He always does what I ask of him. What types of events do you participate in? I show in Saddle Seat Equitation Junior Exhibitor, Classic Pleasure Saddle Seat Junior Exhibitor and UPHA Challenge Cup Equitation, 14-17. What are your greatest accomplishments? Qualifying for the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma with a great pre-season record for two years in a row! What is your favorite part about riding and competing with your horses? My favorite part about riding is being out at the barn having fun and the adrenaline rush I always get before entering the ring. How did you get started in horse riding? I was never interested in horses until I was seven and my cousin asked me to participate in a summer camp with her. Also, my first instructor Vicki Spoonster was a huge influence on developing my love for horseback riding. Vicki, has since passed away, but will always be near and dear to my heart. She was my catalyst in becoming the best equitation rider that I am today.
Morgan Westover (Sophomore)
What is your horse’s: Name: Relentless, but I call him Hank Breed: Appendix Quarter Horse Personality described in one word: Curious...kinda like Curious George! What types of events do you participate in? I show in Hunter, Jumper and Equitation classes. What are your greatest accomplishments? I have won champion at multiple local shows and last year I placed 7th overall in the Low Children’s Division at the end of the season with my old horse. What is your favorite part about riding and competing with your horses? My horse Hank is a baby and so he’s currently learning his job as a show horse. The best feeling is when he figures out how to do something new and then gets excited and proud of himself! How often do you spend time with your horses and/or practicing for events? I ride five days a week and I’m always out at the barn grooming, working, cleaning, playing with my horse, or teaching the younger students how to work with horses. I would live at the barn if I could!
Felicia Franze (Junior)
What are your horses’: Name: Diamante Negro de LM (Diamante) Breed: Paso Fino Personality described in one word: Phenomenal Name: Espartano de Prometido (Boo) Breed: Paso Fino Personality described in one word: Gentle What types of events do you participate in? I show on the regional, national and world levels. Paso Finos are a gaited breed of horse which means they have an equal, four beat footfall. When they are in the Classic Fino gait their footfall is very rapid but they are moving forward very slowly. In a class they are looking for the evenness of this ever so fascinating gait. What are your greatest accomplishments? My greatest accomplishment would be winning high point youth of the nation. What is your favorite part about riding and competing with your horses? I work very hard during the year to get to nationals and winning gives me a feeling of instant gratification. Showing horses is just a small part of it though. The camaraderie of my team and my friends make the show experience so much better and most definitely more exciting. As my mom says “It’s fun, food, then horses.” I am truly in a different world at horse shows and I never wish to go home. How did you get started in horse riding? My parents went to an auction that my grade school was hosting and bought me a birthday party at a barn when I was eight That was only the second time I had been on a horse but I instantly fell in love. The first horse they put me on would later become the first horse of my own a few years later and I have been adding to my collection ever since.