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archbishop hoban high school - Issue 4 - November 14, 2014
ThewaytoSTATES For the first time in six years, Hoban’s Girls Soccer team appeared at the Division II State Finals match. The Visor explores their season's success from their victory in the Regional finals all the way to the Crew Stadium in Columbus. Pg. 8
Photos courtesy of Vicki Zingale
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IN BRIEF NOV. 14, 2014 by christina gorey
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WASHINGTON SCHOOL SHOOTING
n Oct. 24, 2014 a student opened fire at Mar ysville-Pilchuck High School in Mar ysville, Washington. The student, Jaylen Fr yberg, 15, began firing into the cafeteria of Mar ysville-Pilchuck High School, killing three students, wounding two others and spreading panic amongst the community. The police indicated that the shooter acted alone and is now deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following the incident. Police are still investigating the motives behind the shooting, but know that shooting was not random. The five victims of this shooting, all of whom are four teen years old, are freshmen at Mar ysville- Pilchuck High school and were friends or family members of the shooter. Cur rently, four of the five students have died, but for tunately, one is healing well and on the road to recover y. n
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WHITE HOUSE CYBERATTACK
he White House has confirmed the recent sustained cyber attacks on its computer network. White House of ficials state that the Executive Of fice of the President (EOP) regularly faces cyber attacks from all across the web. However, the attack revealed on Oct. 29, 2014 was longer in duration and significantly stronger than past hacks. This event has left the system troubleshooting for nearly two weeks. Network outages are not uncommon, but they normally last no longer than two to four hours. Speculation has risen among the public as to the source of this attack, and the finger has been pointed at Russia. While security firms have accused Russia of involvement in similar attacks, Josh Ear nest, a White House spokesman, stated that due to the ongoing investigation it is “unwise” to speculate on the culprits of the attack at this time. n
ISLAMIC STATE VIOLENCE CONTINUES
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n Nov. 2, news breached of the continued mass killings of Iraqi tribesmen. From Oct. 23 to Nov. 2, the Islamic State (IS) has car ried out the execution of over 200 members of the Albu Nimr tribespeople in wester n Iraq’s Anbar province. The tribesmen were said to be taking up arms against the IS jihadists in the province, which is mainly controlled by IS. These repor ts have surfaced as thousands of Shiites prepare for a major annual pilgrimage to the shrine city Karbala, which is expected to be targeted by IS as the pilgrims near the city. Accounts var y as to the magnitude of the executions, but all news sources cite a minimum of 200 individuals having been murdered. The deputy head of Anbar provincial council stated that the death toll is around 258 people. IS killings are most likely aimed to discourage resistance from the large local tribes in Anbar. Albu Nimr has a strong force preparing to attack Hit, a city seized in Oct. by IS only after the tribesmen began to r un out of ammunition and weapons. They are awaiting final gover nment approval and coordination with the United States soldiers before they attack the IS jihadists that control the city. n
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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: Editors-in-chief Sarah Carmon Emily Dunn Managing Editor Joseph Brennan Features Editor Madeline Rotunda News Editor Christina Gorey Sports Editor Daniel Dicola Photo Editor Ashley Kouri Staff Reporters Julie Ciotola, Christian Cook, Amanda Deighen, Marilyn Icsman, Alexander Lynch, Anna Reece, Joseph Santucci, Angelina Sapp, Elizabeth Stitzel, Kameryn Zingale
Adviser Natalie Tannehill
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Artists are people too: a look into our creative motivation
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n a society in where our futures are dependent on college degrees, students must decide their career paths at an early age. The thoughts that plague their minds during this important life decision include the desire to find a job that they will enjoy and the salary the career will pay. As one of these people, I have become part of the chaos that comes with putting teenagers in charge of their lives. I see future doctors, lawyers and engineers striving to get into the best programs in the highest ranking of colleges. Parents, teachers and others look at theese driven students with respect and pride. Meanwhile, many others work to become an artist, like myself. In choosing this path, many people try and turn aspiring artists’ minds to a more “acceptable” career by using the common misconceptions that surround the profession. For example, “the starving artist” or even that an artist contributes little to society. Parents sometimes even seem to live in fear that their child will stray toward the “dreaded” art major. Instead of allowing them to
follow their dreams, they do whatever they can to mold their child into a “professional”. I have faced harsh judgements due to the career path I have chosen for myself. I am an aspiring photographer and a wishful musician. After expressing my aspirations to some, critics have even gone as far as to laugh and mention the idea of my inevitable future box-home. At first, the comments wore me down and when I was then asked again about my future, I would hesitate to explain. But now, I feel that the passion has returned to me as I use the criticisms to empower my will. I see in an aesthetic way and now realize that it would be a waste not to take advantage of it. In a recent conversation Fine Arts Chair, Micah Kraus stated that art is a vital piece of our curriculum, even if one was not considering art as a career. Art is not just a major or hobby. It is a way of thinking. Art allows for protest as well as a new perspective on the world. Doctors can use an artist’s mind to think ahead and prepare for future disease or injuries. En-
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gineers use their creativity to think ahead and toward innovative changes to the world. In conclusion, art is a subject that brings life to an otherwise bland, robotic world. Painters, photographers, tattoo artists and piercers, musicians and actors all live for art and the way it takes hold of the soul and the thoughts in their minds and paints it into a picture or melody and expresses it to the world. In the end, it can be reasoned that most art majors are not, in fact, starving and the majority are even employed. n
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n both public and private schools across the country, the out-of-school suspension has been a typical disciplinary tool for many years. However, despite the longtime prevalence of this punishment, its efficiency is presently debatable. In actuality, the primary effect of out-of-school suspension falls on a student’s report card. As written on page of the Hoban Student Handbook, “It is the normal policy of the school that no credit be given for assignments, tests or quizzes missed due to out-of-school suspensions.” Although they are never emphasized as a consequence of suspension, failed grades are undoubtedly the most direct and distinct repercussion. As a high school in the Holy Cross tradition, Hoban stresses the importance of integrity. In the description of this core value, Hoban quotes Holy Cross founder Blessed Basil Moreau. “The quality which defines the students of a Holy Cross education is the training of the hearts as well as the minds,” Moreau said, “True education is the formation of the hearts and transforming of values in people.” Hoban offers an education with two component parts, challenging students both spiritually and intellectually. However, by suspending students for misconduct, the school chooses to hinder academic growth to resolve issues of character. Blatantly counterproductive, this punishment makes
no attempt to promote values of the heart in students who seem to lack integrity. Although a few failed grades may not sound like a tremendous loss, suspended students receive no credit whatsoever for anything missed due to out-of-school suspension. For a student suspended on the day of a test, a single zero could drastically skew his or her class grade and, in turn, grade point average. While this may still seem a marginal loss, the Hoban college counselors affirm the importance of every grade in each semester when applying to college. In further description of Holy Cross values, Hoban states that discipline is “based on building relationships more than control.” It logically follows that, rather than impairing the grades which help to determine even an undisciplined student’s future, the school should explore punishments that exceed the simplicity of “an eye for an eye.” Obviously, the out-of-school suspension will not be altogether eliminated at Hoban. However, it is imperative that the school tailor this punishment to match the sentiment established by the Holy Cross core values. By attaching an essay assignment or even additional service hours to the out-of-school suspension, Hoban could obligate students to reflect on their misbehavior without the unprofitable crippling of their grades. As far as schoolwork missed during suspension, Ho-
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Suspension policy does more harm than good
ban’s “normal policy” should be nullified and replaced at the teachers’ discretion. Again in the school’s description of discipline, a Moreau excerpt reads “In order to influence the minds and hearts of the students, and consequently to lead in school, the teacher needs gentleness.” As of now, Hoban teachers are not always able to align with Moreau’s educational philosophy without obstructing the main consequence of out-of-school suspension- a detriment to their students’ grades. . In reference to the core value of inclusiveness, Hoban again quotes Moreau. “It would be a serious mistake to open a school imagining that all the students will be alike in character and conduct,” Moreau said. As a Holy Cross school that understands the inevitable variation in student behavior, Hoban must find a more appropriate and productive punishment than the current out-of-school suspension. n
NUTRITION BREAKDOWN The Visor digests different aspects of nutrition to help better understand the items many are consuming. After looking into the statistics of Americans and the amounts of intake one should have, The Visor looks the nutrition facts of many foods Americans eat on a day to day basis.
FUN FA C T S A 20-ounce bottle of soda contains approximately 16 teaspoons of sugar.
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Red meat: Increases risk of heart disease Risk of stomach and throat cancer 17% higher Slows metabolism High levels of cholesterol High in Saturated fats Instead: Turkey Salmon Tuna
Chicken Shrimp Beans
Average weights of men and women in America: Men: Height (inches): 69.3 Weight (pounds): 195.5 Waist circumference (inches): 39.7 in
Women: Height (inches): 63.8 Weight (pounds): 166.2 Waist circumference (inches): 37.5 in
Recommended caloric intake: Men: 2,000 to 2,600 calories if they’re sedentary, 2,200 to 2,800 calories if they’re moderately active 2,400 to 3,000 calories per day if they are active
The average caloric intake for men and women falls within the recommendations. However, since most Americans are overweight or obese, many people are consuming more calories than required when their weight, height and activity levels are accounted for.
Women: 1,600 to 2,000 calories if they are sedentary 1,800 to 2,200 calories if they’re moderately active 2,000 to 2,400 calories per day if they are active.
- men ages 19 and older reported consuming an average of 2,640 calories each day - women ages 19 and older reported consuming an average of 1,785 calories each day
Food group percentages per day: Fruit and vegetables: 33% Bread, rice, potatoes pasta and other starchy foods: 33% Milk and other dairy products : 15% Meat, fish, egg, beans and other non-diary sources of protein: 12% Foods and drinks high in fat or sugar: 7% Drink eight 8 ounce glasses of fluid each day (mostly water)
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Five ways to eat 100 calories: 7 cups of cucumber 3/8 of a donut 1 banana 10 peanut m&m 5 dark chocolate Hershey kisses 2 cups of strawberries 1/10 of a Burger King Double Whopper 1/3 of 1/2 of a plain bagel 1/6 of a mcdonalds large fry 2 thin slices of American cheese
What to eat before and after a workout: BEFORE -Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and bananas -Greek yogurt (with trail mix if prefered): good for before runs -Smoothies- not those ice cream, sugar loaded ones, true homemade fruit smoothies -Oatmeal with fresh fruit -Apple slices with almond butter or peanut butter
AFTER -Grilled chicken -Vegetables -Veggie omelet -Salmon -Chocolate milk
Sources: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/nutrition/best-workout-foods/ w.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/body-measurements.htm
EGG WHITE BITES
Ingredients: 1/4 cup 1/4 cup diced onion pepper diced
Handful of spinach
Carton of egg whites
Non-stick cooking spray
Salt and pepper
One muffin tin
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tin with cooking spray. 2. Dice onions and peppers, then rip the spinach. (May use other vegetables). 3. Fill each muffin tin with 1 tbsp of egg whites. 4. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top, to personal taste. 5. Cook for 10 minutes at 350 degrees in the mini muffin tin. If you use a regular sized muffin tin, cook them for 20 minutes. 6. Let cool and enjoy for an easy healthy breakfast! They will last in the fridge for about 4-6 days.
Nutritional Value: - Spinach offers Vitamin C - Red pepper works to increase metabolism - Onion offers vitamin C, fiber and has no sodium, fat or cholesterol - Egg whites provide protein
HEALTHY BREAKFAST ALTERNATIVES: Many students choose to skip breakfast in their morning rush. This unhealthy habit inhibits students’ ability to problem solve in school, can lead to drowsiness, dizziness and headaches throughout the day, along with an increased risk of obesity. Eating breakfast gets your metabolism going early in the day and increases your coherence and energy, making breakfast a vital part of your morning routine. - Nonfat Greek. Yogurt with 1 cup of rasberries/blackberries an ounce of almonds with a cup of green tea - Piece of whole wheat toast with all natural almond or Peanut butter with a glass of milk
McDonalds Big Mac:
Krispy Kreme Donut:
550 calories Total fat: 29 g Cholesterol: 75mg Sodium: 97mg Carbs: 45g Protein: 25g Calcium: 250mg
240 calories Fat: 11g Cholesterol: 5mg Sodium: 95mg Carbs: 33g Protein: 2g Calcium: 60mg
To work it off: 153 minutes walking 63 minutes jogging 45 minutes swimming 84 minutes cycling
Chick-fil-A chicken Nuggets: 270 calories Fat: 13g Cholesterol: 70mg Sodium: 1060mg Carbs: 10g Protein: 28g Calcium: 20g
To work them off: 75 minutes walking 31 minutes running 22 minutes swimming 41 minutes cycling
To work it off: 67 minutes walking 27 minutes jogging 20 minutes swimming 37 minutes cycling
Chipotle Burrito: Rice (185 cal) Chicken (180 cal) Lettuce (5cal) Salsa (20cal)
Sour cream (115cal) Beans (120 cal) Cheese (100 cal) Flour tortilla (300 cal)
Burrito (1025 cal)
Information courtesy of the Fit for Success blog
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MINUTES WITH SENIOR LAWRENCE EDDING by anna reece
Q: What program were you a part of this summer? A: I was a part of Project SEED over the summer and I worked with a graduate student doing research on geckos’ adhesive
abilities. Specifically, I had to read research papers about how geckos stick and what has been tested. For research, I decided what I wanted to do was test how well geckos could stick to leaves while wet or dry. I decided how I would test them and pretty much everything.else. I had the graduate student help me do my research and understand some of those dreadful papers.
Q: Would you recommend the program to others? A: Joining Project SEED was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to anyone who likes science or is skilled in their Photo courtesy of Ashley Kouri
science course.
Q: Did you learn anything new? A: I can tell you a lot about how geckos stick to surfaces and I learned plenty about leaves which I didn’t know before. Geckos actually stick using little hairs on their toes that, when pulled on in a certain direction, stick. It is very interesting.
Q: Is there anything else you want to say about it? A: For anyone who wants to try an experience like Project SEED, there are many ways to work in a graduate or college lab.
I had three other high school students and one teacher working in the same lab as me. I found out through a program but I am pretty sure that any kid in high school can go to the University of Akron, meet a graduate student or professor and start helping for a summer.
Usher November 5 Perhaps one of the most wellknown Pop/R&B artists, Usher came to Northeast Ohio on his tour: The UR Experience. The setlist included classics such as "Yeah!" , "Confessions Parts I & II", and "DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love", coupled with songs from his newest album "Looking 4 Myself".
Graphics by Sarah Carmon
G-Eazy November 9 Up and coming rapper, G-Eazy, came to House of Blues on his tour From the Bay Area to the Universe. The tour was a response to an overwhelming reaction to his first tour for his new album These Things Happen. The setlist included tracks from the recent album such as “Let’s Get Lost” and “Lotta That”, as well as classics such as “Loaded” and “Runaround Sue”.
CO N CE R TS: Prev i ews and R ev i ews by amanda deighen As the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland has been dubbed Rock City and is no stranger to hosting a wide array of concerts. In upcoming weeks, Cleveland venues will host a multitude of excellent artists. Acts range in influence from hip hop to pop, varying accordingly in price.The Visor provides reviews and previews for some of the recent and upcoming concerts:
New Politics November 20 The Danish group just emerged onto the US music scene with their chart hit “Harlem” off their new album A Bad Girl in Harlem. Influenced by both pop and rock, the concert setlist is mainly comprised of songs from the recent album with several older additions. House of Blues is to host the band, and tickets are available for $28 on Live Nation
Hoodie Allen November 30 People Keep Talking, rapper Hoodie Allen’s newest album, is the focal point of his world tour under the same name. The cd is studded with appearances from other artists, including Ed Sheeran, and has a heavy pop influence. Tickets for the show at are available on Live Nation for $75. The concert is at House of Blues.
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Troubadours wow crowd with comedic performance by elizabeth stitzel and emily dunn
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his past weekend, The Hoban Theater Series’ production of Neil Simon’s Fools proved to be extremely successful. A break from the drama and suspense of 2011’s Dead Man Walking and last year’s The Island of Dr. Moreau as well as the loftier Shakespearian work found in 2012’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Fools is a comedy filled with wit, or rather jokes on the lack thereof. Freshman Jerome Hume impressed all as the male lead, Leon Tolchinsky, an eager school teacher who decides to jump at the chance to teach in Kulyenchikov, a remote village in the Ukraine. Tolchinsky soon found that the town is cursed with stupidity and has been for over two hundred years. Senior Amanda Deighen was Hume’s onstage love interest, Sophia Zubritsky, a nineteen-year-old girl who had just recently learned how to sit. The duo performed well together; their many on-stage kisses were not met with any sense of awkwardness or shyness that one could expect. Hume and Deighen were also joined by Senior Lucas Martter and Junior Allie Bach-
man, who played Sophia’s doting parents. The pair possessed an excellent chemistry and a knack for comedic timing. The principle cast was rounded out with Senior Nate Fahey. Similar to his previous role as an antagonist of The Island of Dr. Moreau, Fahey played the show’s villain, Count Gregor Yousekevitch, a powerful man who is also vying for Sophia’s affections. The principle actors may have brought the village of Kulyenchikov to life, but the additional townspeople gave the town a soul. From those with lines like the postman, butcher, magistrate and vendor, adding to the comedic dialogue to the expressive players in the background and in the playful pre-show, the actors made Kulyenchikov’s curse tangible. The set, designed by the show’s director and Religious Studies teacher Russ Kwitkowski and built by a team of artistic students, embodied the childish ignorance of the people of Kulyenchikov with its two-dimensional artwork, childish drawings and chalkboard-esque color scheme. The simplistic set reflected the simplicity of the characters’ cursed intellects. The company impressed the crowd so
Principle cast members of Fools gather celebrate Deighen’s sitting achievement.
much that they were invited to perform the full-length show at the Ohio Educational Theater Association (OEdTA) State Thespian Conference, an event that the Hoban Troubadours attend annually. “The cast of Fools was a great group of hard working actors and I can hardly contain my excitement as we continue our journey to the conference in March,” Junior Luke Lauterjung, who played Mishkin the postman, said. The first comedic Fall Play put on by The Hoban Theater Series since The Nerd in 2010, Fools brought both laughter and soul to the stage, pleasing an audience of all ages. n
Cinema provides Indie entertainment for locals by emily dunn
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ear the Akron Art Museum, Luigi’s restaurant, Canal Park, Lock 3, Musica and The Civic Theater, a new cinematic experience came to Akron in the form of the Nightlight Cinema. The Nightlight specializes in Independent Films, Documentaries, Foreign Films and re-releases of classic films in a small, club-like atmosphere that one might not find at larger movie theaters. The Nightlight was founded by the Akron Film+Pixel group. In 2008, the group began screening independent films at Summit ArtSpace in the Akron Art Museum. In 2014, Akron Film+Pixel began a Kickstarter campaign to purchase an official venue. In addition to the Kickstarter fundraising, the group received a large grant in 2013 from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to fulfill their dream. The Nightlight Cinema and Lounge opened to the public June 28, 2014. “To be honest, I didn’t think it would happen until we opened our doors for the
first time,” Rob Lucas, The Nightlight’s Director of Communication said. “It was ver y exciting, but we were so busy with the finishing touches that some of our staff were still painting the hallway when we sold our first tickets. It all happened so fast that we really couldn’t step and back and take breath for a few weeks. At that point we were pretty over whelmed that our little dream came to life.” Apart from the cinema, The Nightlight also has a small bar and cafe inside that ser ves a variety of snacks that one could not find at a traditional movie theater such as Sugar-Luv homemade candies and truffles, Blue Door Cafe baked goods and espresso drinks, Cupcake Binge cupcakes, sarsparilla and other bottled soda (including Butterbeer), classic movietheater candy and, of course, popcorn. “The Nightlight tries to show movies and host programs that you will not find anywhere else in the Akron area,” Lucas added. Boyhood, Snowpiercer, and Halloween were among the films featured in the past few months’ lineup.
“We also plan to eventually bring the Akron Film Festival back along with events and contests that encourage local filmmaking and promote local artists.” In addition to its work inside the theater, Akron Film+Pixel are working on community outreach programs such as letting local musicians re-score (change the music) of classic films. “One of my biggest goals for 2015 is to create a program for high school students that gives them the opportunity to make movies that will screen at The Nightlight,” Lucas said. “In the past we had a teen film competition and I definitely want to bring that back.” The Nightlight thrives off of its uniqueness, and its rarity makes it a desirable choice when one tires of streaming movies and spending $10.50 at the local megaplex. Tickets can be ordered online from their website for $8.50 or over the phone. Currently, Dear White People is playing until Nov. 20, and The Tale of Princess Kaguya, Force Majure and National Gallery are coming soon.n
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Girls soccer takes regionals and competes in State final by emily dunn
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even though we didn’t get the result that we wished for,” Junior Sydney Huckabee said. “I’m glad we could represent Hoban in Columbus and hope we can repeat our state appearance next year.” With promising underclassmen talent as well as the skill of the Juniors, this dream could become a reality. The team returned to Hoban with a reception in Foley Commons, ending the season with a record of 16-5-2. n
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n addition to the much anticipated Maynard Family Center for Spiritual Formation, Hoban will soon begin construction on the new Health and Fitness Center. The $2.5 million project is the second part of a $6 million campaign. The campaign consists of three parts, the first part of which is the new chapel while the last part will donate $1 million to help fund scholarships and financial aid. The Health and Fitness Center is expected to include a large strength and conditioning area for the student athletes at Archbishop Hoban. “Since almost 75 percent of students at Hoban participate in at least one sport, this training area is largely meant to strengthen these athletes in their individual sport so that they can perform at their best,” President Dr. Todd Sweda said. Another part of the facility is centered on cardiovascular training for wellness. This part is open to every student at Hoban who has a desire to stay in shape, whether they play a sport or not, and will include machines such as treadmills, different types of bicycles, and free weights. In addition to this is the Dr. Congeni Family rehabilitation center, which includes an examination area and an office for Dr. Joseph Congeni. There will be a multi-purpose room which can be used mainly for wrestling, as well as renovated boys' and girls' locker rooms. As of now, the Health and Fitness Center will only be open to the students and faculty at Hoban, but this could change in the future. “Students come
first. We want to enhance the experience of the students here at Hoban, and once we get going we will consider providing programs and opportunities for alumni and family outside of Hoban,” Sweda said. Hoban began raising money for this campaign approximately a year and a half ago. “Whether it be alumni, current parents, past parents, grandparents, friends or corporations and foundations that know Hoban’s mission and the value it brings to our region, the money for the campaign comes from anyone who has an association and a love for the school," Sweda said. At this point, the plans are on track and as long as commitments continue to accumulate in order to cover the cost, the school hopes to break ground for the fitness center in early spring and have it finished within eight to 12 months. Rather than completely replacing the current weight and training room, the new Health and Fitness Center is going to be built off the back corner of the school, across from the bridge leading to the field. In the new training area, many sports teams hope to increase the intensity as well as attendance in off-season training. Therefore, these athletes have the potential of improving Hoban’s athletic record. “I would be surprised if it didn’t affect recruitment as well,” Sweda said. If the plans progress as expected, the fitness center should be finished before the end of the 2015-2016 school year. n
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How to have a Sucessful Browns’Game Drive up as early as possible-
The more time you have in Cleveland the better Tailgate with random strangersOn game day everyone is amiable so you can make new friends AND eat their food
Do not go anywhere with random strangersAlthough they are always friendly they are sometimes dangerous Fill your stomach before the gameEating and drinking at a tailgate is vital unless you can a fford 13 dollar nachos Remove all metals(yes, that includes your phone) from your pockets before reaching the gatethe 23 year old girl security guard is really intimidating
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Cheer as loudly as possible on every playno matter what you do, you will not be the rowdiest fan in FirstEnergy Stadium
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Senior Meghan Martella scoring the Rocket’s third and final goal. Senior Co-Captain Annie Tomei injured her right ankle in the 47th minute of the game. Despite these obstacles, the team continued to fight, keeping its morale up until the last second and the singing of the Alma Mater in the student section. Although the season did not end as hoped, the girls still have high hopes for next year. “It was a really unique experience
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or the first time since 2008, Hoban Girls Soccer made its way to the State Finals. At noon on Friday, Nov. 7, the Knights faced off against the Archbishop McNicholas Rockets from Cincinnati at Crew Stadium in Columbus. The Knights were defeated 3-0 after an early goal set the momentum for the title match. The team’s journey to the final game included defeating St. V-M 2-0 for the district championship and CVCA 4-1 to move into the Final Eight in late October. The Knights beat Lake Catholic 2-1 to seal in the title of Regional Champions, and desecrated the undefeated Lima-Bath Wildcats 3-1 to move on to the State Finals. The Hoban community flocked to Columbus in droves to support the girls, with three spirit buses and a student section large enough to rival any football game. “The student section was buzzing with excitement,” Junior Brian Rozumny said. “Despite the loss, the experience of watching a great group of girls give it their all with [my] close friends is something great that I’ll remember about junior year for the rest of my life.” Junior Emma Heise of McNicholas scored the first two goals of the game, with