NOTRE DAME ACADEMY*3535 W. SYLVANIA AVE.*TOLEDO, OH 43623*VOL 74, ISSUE 2* Date 12/12/24
In This Issue: Learning to Manage School and a Job (p. 2)
Crosstalk: Zoo vs. Sanctuary (p. 4)
Editorial : When Will a Woman Be President ? (p. 5)
The Story of How Lois Came to Join NDA (p. 7)
Roving Reporter (p.8)
Lois has become a bit of a celebrity with girls and staff alike. Many enjoy taking the Courtyard shortcut and getting a few pets with Lois before heading off to classes or other tasks. A mailbox has been added to the
Courtyard for cat treats. Photo by Abigail O’Neil
Teens May Struggle or Thrive with Jobs
Hours Worked and Support Effect Success at Work, School
Payton Shively
More than 30% of high school students experience trying to balance schoolwork, sports, extracurriculars, and a job, all while trying to maintain good grades.
Teens that have jobs in high school want to earn money sometimes to pay for their social life or save for a big expense and sometimes to help by adding to the family income. It can even be for both reasons.
It can be difficult for a teen to find a job. A major concern for businesses is that teens do not have job experience. When a business decides to hire a high school student, it's often her first responsibility outside of school expectations.
However, she can benefit from the experience, preparing her with the time management skills necessary to succeed in college.
“Although it is challenging to manage sports, a job, and academics all at once, I found myself learning quite quickly and adapting to my new lifestyle,” senior Lauren Schoen said.
An average day for a high school student with a job and extracurricular activities is a long day. The typical high schooler would start her day around 6:30 am to get ready and go to school for the next 7 hours of the day.
Next, she might go to a practice, rehearsal, or any other extracurricular activity. After that, she goes straight to her job to work until 10 that night.
Finally at home, she still has to eat dinner, shower, and do homework. The next day, she repeats the cycle. It is a lot to manage.
“On the mental side, it was difficult, but I learned to put myself first. On the physical side, it's exhausting being on my feet for so long. My weekdays consist of going to school and straight to practice, and weekends mean starting work at 7 am, then going straight to a game or rehearsal for Mr. NDA,” Lauren said.
According to Walden University, working more than 20 hours a week may cause a teen’s academic growth to suffer.
On the other hand, working fewer hours can help teens learn valuable lessons on time management and the value of money.
The countless hours needed for teens to be awake and alert not only affect their physical health but also their emotional and mental wellbeing.
According to West News Magazine, the downside of teen employment can include: unhealthy sleep patterns, increased stress and anxiety levels, lower grades, and missing out on social activities.
“I have challenged myself, especially my senior year, to see being busy as a gift. My biggest motivator and way to cope with stress is putting my trust in the Lord. I have found that life is so much easier when you trust the plan laid out in front of you,” Lauren said.
Helping Teens Balance Work and School
Make sure you have family support. Talk to your parents about your work hours, especially if you feel overwhelmed.
Start with working a few hours. Give yourself time to see how your schedule works.
Plan your school events and work hours in advance as much as possible.
Source: bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Senior Jenae Erd works as a hostess at Calvino’s Restaurant in Cricket West Shopping Center in Toledo. Photo provided by Jenae Erd
Appalachia
Mission Trip Gives Help, Builds Community
Katelyn Augustyniak
The beloved Appalachia Mission Trip has been a Notre Dame Academy tradition every December, since 1989. This promoted service trip is for any high school student to travel to Harlan, Kentucky, and provide families in poverty with presents and a comforting Christmas party. Even Santa comes to visit!
Before the trip, a core team of girls is selected to help plan and organize all the aspects of the mission. These students gather, sort, and wrap the gifts. They plan the meals and lead all the events, making sure everything runs efficiently before, during, and after. Girls adore the bonding aspect of the trip too. The long bus ride, studying for exams, sharing memories, and conversations before bed will be stories students will always remember.
“Appalachia is a beautiful way to make a difference face-to-face rather than be-
hind the scenes. It is such a great opportunity that allows you to communicate and interact with those who are less fortunate and show them that they are important and cared for,” Senior Ava Na-
poli said.
The NDA community is encouraged to donate new and unused toys, clothing, products, etc. so that each child and parent can receive something special this year. The people in Harlan look forward to the visit every year and are always expecting it.
“It’s truly a great opportunity for students to realize the spirit and gift of giving; the gift being your presence, time, and smile. Girls recognize the gratitude for what we have and the chance to give others a little bit of it,” campus life director Ms. Sasala said.
Appalachia gives students a sense of community and a way to connect with people who live very different lifestyles. It’s a great opportunity to feel fulfilled in their faith this holiday season while also getting quite a few service hours in.
Athletes Can Overcome Sport Injuries
Abigail O’Neil
Sports offer countless benefits, including teamwork, discipline, and fitness, but they also present unique challenges for young athletes whose bodies are still growing and developing. Sports injuries are a common challenge for athletes of all levels, but with the right preparation, the chances can be minimized.
Studies have found that due to genetic differences that cause physical differences, women are at a greater risk of injury than men.
Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone can disrupt neural control of movement. Estrogen also promotes the storage of more fat throughout the body, preparing women for childbearing.
Additionally, it contributes to increased looseness in tendons and ligaments. Women generally have less muscle mass due to lower testosterone levels, and their wider pelvis, designed to assist in childbirth, alters knee and ankle alignment. This misalignment increases stress on the soft tissues that support these joints. Furthermore, the wider pelvis results in a narrower space within the knee for the ACL to pass through, as the thigh bone angles into the knee.
In an article by Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Ob/Gyn Dr. Tal
Sarig-Meth explained that, particularly in the younger population, prolonged and extreme physical activities can create a chronic “stress state” in the body which, along with abnormalities with puberty the menstrual cycle, and fertility, can have short- and long- term effects on bone health.
However, these differences that make women more susceptible to injury should not deter them from playing sports. Instead, they serve as a reminder of why it is so important to take any possible precautions. This includes wearing protective gear, knowing one's limits, and doing a proper warm-up.
Static stretching is the stationary pulling of muscles to stretch, such as bending down and touching one’s toes. Active, dynamic warmups have mostly replaced static stretching as it helps to better prepare muscles for the task they are about to perform. Examples of these warmups are arm circles, sprinting, and quick stops.
“During our warmups, we do sets of acceleration and deceleration to prepare for the cutting (pivoting) that occurs during our games,” senior and soccer team Captain Isabella Calcamuggio said.
Athletic Trainer Samantha Fernholz said that at NDA, many student-athletes struggle with nutrition, hydration, and sleep.
Nutrition is how the body gets energy, and students already need a lot of energy for school and daily life, but for athletics one needs even more. In younger individuals, ligaments are more flexible, and bones are weaker.
During puberty, ligaments lose some flexibility, and bones strengthen; this is why it is important to consume a sufficient amount of calcium.
During physical activity, the body is constantly putting out water, so proper hydration is essential. Sleep allows the body time to repair muscles, organs, and other cells. Ms. Fernholz recommends that student-athletes get at least eight hours of sleep a night.
Injured athletes should work with coaches, trainers, and medical professionals to prevent the worsening of an injury and to ensure proper healing.
“I focus on rehabilitation for injured athletes. This includes helping athletes with stretching and exercises that will strengthen either the muscles that are hurt or the muscles around what is hurt, such as joints,” Ms. Fernholz said.
Gifts for Appalachia are being collected in the Campus Ministry Office. Photo by Mrs. Sells
Ensuring Survival for Animals
Zoos Help Animals, Communities
Payton Shively
Zoos have a variety of benefits for visitors and zoologists alike. They play a vital role in education, conservation and the preservation of species.
One way zoos are beneficial to animals is that they help to save endangered animals from becoming extinct by giving the species a chance to survive in a controlled environment.
Another benefit is that zoologists are able to find patterns in mating systems within a specific species, this can help to improve their breeding practices for endangered species. Being able to study animals also helps zoologists understand why this species is endangered and what changes can be implemented to help combat this.
According to Children’s Nature Retreat, “Modern zoos help combat extinction problems. Breeding programs help preserve genetic biodiversity and help reintroduce critically endangered species into the wild.”
While zoos are helping animals, they are also helping educate the community about animals that they wouldn’t be able to experience without zoos.
They provide the youth with a visual experience as well as an informative experience. Typically, most of the animals at a zoo are exotic and not an everyday sight for the average person. Being able to see a polar bear or gorilla is an experience like no other.
When questions of captivity are directed toward zoos, they are often denied. Zoos are healing animals that aren’t able to fend for themselves in their natural habitats.
Zoos are not taking healthy animals and putting them in a cage; they are simply taking an endangered or injured animal from their environment to heal and help them survive.
Without zoos, many of the animals that they rescue would have died due to predation or starvation, and people would not be able to see and learn about then.
The Vista Staff
Volume 74 Issue #2
The Vista is a publication of Notre Dame Academy by the students of Journalism II and III.
The office is located in room 113 of the school.
Unsigned editorials represent a majority vote of the newspaper staff.
Editor in Chief: Abigail O’Neil
First Year Reporters: Katelyn Augustynaik
Aya Kannan
Izzy Laplant
Payton Shively
Adviser: Mrs. Julie Sells
Sanctuaries Give Animals Help, Home
Abigail O’Neil
Zoos and sanctuaries both provide homes for animals, often exotic ones, but the quality of life for the animals can differ greatly depending on where they live.
Although many organizations describe themselves as a “sanctuary,” the quality of animal care and sustainability of the organization varies greatly. The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), defines sanctuaries as providing temporary or permanent care for animals that have been abused, injured, abandoned, or are otherwise in need while providing excellent, human care for the animals.
For animals, especially lions, tigers, and bears, sanctuaries allow them to roam and act on natural instincts, like hunting.
Despite the fact it may be more difficult to visit animals in sanctuaries, it is in the animal's best interest that they have limited human interaction and be allowed to live as close to as they would in nature as possible.
While some zoos operate under the belief that education is better there because people can so closely view the animals, sanctuaries allow visitors to learn about the animal's natural habitat and behaviors.
There are many guidelines to become GFAS Accredited or verified. Some requirements include the organizations must be non-profit/non-commercial, not allow captive breeding, tours must be conducted to not impact animals or their environment, animals cannot be taken from the exhibit or the sanctuary for non-medical reasons, and the public does not have direct contact with wildlife.
For those passionate about animal welfare or just wanting to learn more about animals, consider visiting a GFASaccredited or -verified sanctuary. The closest to NDA are Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea, MI; Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary in Ravenna, OH; and Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion, IN.
Editor’s Corner
Hi all!
I hope you enjoy this Vista issue. I’m so proud of the staff who worked very hard to get this issue to you before exams!
Freshmen and Sophomores, with class registration coming up, I urge those with even the slightest interest to take Journalism I. It was one of the best decisions I made throughout high school, and I’m so glad I can now hold this position.
With exams rapidly approaching, don’t forget to set aside time to take care of yourself. I wish everyone the best of luck on exams. If you feel lost about how to study, head on over to Aya’s article with some great tips that can help you feel prepared.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Until next time, Abi O’Neil
It’s Not a Man’s World
As of 2023, the U.S. dropped 16 slots to 43rd on the gender parity index. This lack of equality is everywhere: work, education, health, and political leadership. With 50.5% of U.S. citizens being women, it seems logical that out of the 60 presidential elections, 30 of them would have resulted in a female president; yet, not one election has. In fact, women were only guaranteed the right to vote in 27 out of the 60 elections.
The absence of a female president is not due to a lack of effort.
Victoria Claflin Woodhull, the first woman to attempt to run for the presidency did so in the election of 1872 by sending a letter to the New York Herald in 1870 declaring her intention to run. While some scholars debate whether she should be regarded as the first, she still symbolizes the strong aspiration of women to have the opportunity to become president.
The lack of female equality is seen globally, with The World Economic Forum reporting that the global gender gap is not expected to close entirely until 2154. Out of 193 United Nations Member States, only 31% have ever been led by a woman.
Pat Schroeder, who briefly pursued the 1988 Democratic nomination, was once asked how she was able to be
both a mother and a member of Congress. To this, she replied, “I have a brain and a uterus, and I use both.” This challenges the gender norms that have excluded women from political roles.
In 2016, Hilary Clinton became the first female presidential candidate of a major political party, the Democratic Party. Republican candidate Donald Trump won the election with 306 electoral votes compared to Clinton’s 232. However, Clinton won the popular vote with 48% compared to Trump’s 45.9%.
The U.S. is the only democracy in the world where a presidential candidate can receive the most popular votes and still lose the election. Due to the Electoral College, this has happened five times in the country’s history.
The 2024 presidential election marked a historic moment with Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic Party's candidate, making her the second woman ever to be nominated for president by a major political party.
Gender inequality in U.S. politics persists today, limiting opportunities for women in leadership roles. A true measure of progress is not when a woman merely runs for office, but when one is elected.
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers to Christmas break rapidly approaching. Finally, caught up with homework!
Cheers to spending time with family and friends during this special season.
Cheers to ‘Golden Girls’ actor Betty White being honored with a Forever Stamp by the USPS.
Jeers to the Neo-Nazis who marched in Columbus Nov. 16. There is no place for hate in Ohio.
Jeers to the fighting after the Ohio State Michigan game. Keep it classy, guys.
Jeers to the scammers who take advantage of this time of year to steal from those with good hearts.
An Eagle’s View
Welcome 2025 with New Insight
Aya Kanaan
January is a time of new promises… and then failing to keep those promises after the first week. As New Year's quickly approaches, we love to use the classic resolutions, such as “go to the gym five times a week,” “stop eating junk food,” or “stop procrastinating with my homework” — all the classics.
While these are all good resolutions, most of them go out the window faster than Usain Bolt can run a 100-meter dash. With that being said, let’s try to use more realistic resolutions for 2025 because then maybe we can stop telling ourselves ‘better luck next year.’
Stop Pressing Snooze on Your Alarm
Sometimes everyone needs a few more minutes before getting out of bed, but when it’s the 10th time pressing that snooze button, you know you have a problem.
Saying “only 5 more minutes” gets you nowhere except being late to school and rushing so much that you forget to put your deodorant on.
Get Out of Your Room
Now, we all know that everyone loves the comfort of her own room, but come on, we don’t need to be there to the point that our friends and family forget we exist.
Get out of your bed and go say hi to the family you haven't seen in hours or the friends that can't remember the last time you guys hung out together.
Chill on the Caffeine
When we wake up in the morning it's natural to want a cup of coffee or energy drink to feel energized and awake.
However, when it gets to the fifth cup and you are practically shaking, that's when we have to consider if there’s an issue.
Maybe instead of 5, go for 2 and then later on go for 1. We don’t need to be perfect, but we should try to be better.
There you have it. Wise words on how to make sure you make the most out of your new year and become a little less disappointed in yourself.
Now, we all mess up here and there, which is perfectly fine, just make sure you get back up and try again so you can be part of the 0.01 percent who actually follow through with their New Year’s resolutions.
Happy 2025, Friends!
Girls Need to Study, Not Worry over Exams
Aya Kanaan
Preparing for exams can be hard, stressful, and at times very disappointing. When you don’t know how to properly study, it can be hard to do well and get the grade you want on the exam.
They could determine whether a grade will drop or go up, which is why it is really important to dedicate time to studying during the exam season. Exams may be stressful, but they can also serve as a sense of hope for students.
“I am excited for exams because hopefully they will fix my grades,” freshman Hannah Tam said.
It is important to balance responsibilities and schedule time to focus on each subject that needs to be studied. Cramming it in the night before might work, but it definitely will not help to retain all the information from the whole semester in the long run.
According to an article published by BBC.com, Nate Kornell at the University of California, Los Angeles, found in 2009 that spacing out learning was more effective than cramming for 90% of the
participants who took part in one of his experiments.
It can be frustrating trying to study for exams while also participating in extracurricular activities, doing academic work, or family commitments.
This is when it is most crucial to bring out time management skills and find ways to study, such as doing homework right when it is assigned so there is time to study for exams afterward.
“I like to make study sheets for each subject based on the study guide or fill out the one my teachers make,” senior Reagan Pike said.
While it is extremely important to study, it is also equally as important to not stress yourself out. Study, get good sleep, eat breakfast, and go into your exams with your head held high.
“I know it is hard to hit pause on your current learning and study for exams, but you will thank yourself in the end,” Dean of Academics Dr. Beth Corrigan said.
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Christmas Gifts Made Affordable
Katelyn Augustyniak
With the holiday season, buying presents for friends and family can be really expensive… especially for a high school student on a budget. Wanting to buy family and friends gifts for the holiday season is a sweet thing to do. After all, it is the season of giving.
Trying to find good, but reasonably priced gifts is difficult, but think about the simple things in life. It could be a bag of their favorite candy or snack, or even a nice-smelling candle. 5 Below is a great store to buy gifts on a budget and so is the dollar section at Target.
While it’s fun to open a gift with many items, this often comes at the cost of quality. Remember that most people will appreciate one more meaningful gift, than many cheap impersonal ones.
Buying gift cards to food places and stores is also an easy option because it can vary with whatever amount you choose to spend. Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Tropical Smoothie, and Chipotle are very popular fast-food restaurants. Target, Amazon, Lululemon,
and Bath and Body Works are popular stores to get gift cards for most anyone.
When the list of people to buy for starts getting long, consider alternative options.
For friend groups, the classic secret santa method of gift giving makes it so each person buys only one. It also gives opportunity for a fun Christmas gift swap party where, along with presents, there is the gift of quality time spent together.
Not all gifts have to be purchased brand-new, consider doing a book swap—both fun and more environmentally friendly.
Pinterest is a great app for finding homemade ideas. Crafts, recipes, and personal letters are something a person can keep forever and that never lose value.
For craft lovers, a paper bouquet is a super cute—and super cheap—idea that, unlike normal flowers, won’t go bad.
Simply just writing a letter is one of the best, most thoughtful gifts that can be given. Whether reminiscing on the best times spent together, or expressing love, the receiver will appreciate the sentiment.
Recipes give a taste of love to that person; recognizing that it is made specifically for them to enjoy. Perhaps, find a recipe that best fits the receiver’s personality, make the dish for them, then attach a note describing why this recipe best embodies them.
If part of a group who shares a love of cooking and/or baking consider a large scale recipe swap where each person brings their favorite dish to share and recipe cards that other attendees can grab.
The reason for giving gifts is typically an expression of love or gratitude. Spending quality time and conversation with those around is just as meaningful as a physical gift. Remember this holiday season that gratitude can be shown for those important people in the easiest ways.
Lois Finds Herself Purrfectly at Home at NDA
Abigail O’Neil
While Izzy serves as the official mascot of NDA, Lois captures the hearts of students daily. She can be found lounging in the courtyard waiting to receive pets from her numerous admirers. The newfound frequency of her presence has sparked curiosity from students who want to know more about their beloved feline.
“She's very friendly, and I think she enjoys the girls as much as the girls enjoy her. She's just kind of part of our community,” President Kim Grilliot said.
About eight years ago, Karly, the oldest daughter of President Grilliot, was riding her bike at a park in Toledo when she came across a pregnant cat. Two days later, she returned to find the cat had given birth to four kittens. With temperatures around 90 degrees, she was concerned about their survival. After calling the Humane Society and a veterinarian, she was told they likely wouldn’t live. She brought the cat and kittens home where she raised them till they were eight -weeks-old.
NDA’s very own Lois is the mother of
the kittens, and she was brought here alongside her sons, Jerry, named after St. Jerome, and Gabriel, named after St. Gabriel, to live as outdoor cats. Karly kept and raised the two daughters, Callie and Georgie, as indoor cats. While Gabriel is no longer at NDA, Jerry spends
most of his time by the Chapel and Sister’s parking lot.
The cats give to the school by keeping away any pesky animals. In return, the school offers them a home. Maintenance feeds them twice a day. They have annual vet visits to the St. Francis Veterinary Hospital.
Recently, there was concern over Lois’ health, so she was taken to the vet early. After blood tests and several other checks, it was determined she is in good health and there is no cause for concern.
With the change in seasons quickly approaching, many wonder what happens to the two during the winter. In extreme weather, the cats are brought to a room setup for them with cat beds and toys. When they aren’t brought in, they have a heated home set up for them to be sheltered from the elements.
Lois has come to be known as full of personality. “One time, on the first day of school she had snuck into the building, and somehow snuck into the Chapel just to hang out in the air conditioning all day, and we didn’t find out till about 2:30,” President Grilliot said.
Photo Feature: New Construction Takes Shape
Photos by Abigail O’Neil
Lois lounges on President Grilliot’s desk. Photo provided by President Grilliot
The Rant:
High School Etiquette
Gives Lesson for Life
Izzy LaPlant
“Mind your manners” is a phrase everyone has heard before, and many students being educated in the hallowed halls of Notre Dame Academy may need to hear it more often. To put it bluntly, let’s put an end to rudeness at school.
First and foremost, this institution is a private school. Money is being spent to send you here. If your desire is to loudly talk to your friends, scroll on TikTok, or interrupt your teacher with blatantly unrelated questions during a lesson, you are likely better suited to a different school, or perhaps you should repeat the third grade.
If you do not take advantage of the opportunities to learn here and instead spend your time corrupting the attention of other students, you are wasting money that is not yours to waste.
Secondly, even though we have an amazing janitorial staff, you have no license to treat this school like your personal dumping ground.
Many times, I have witnessed my fellow students leave numerous items of trash on the floors and tables after lunch.
Cleaning up after yourself should be common practice. If you try to do this sort of thing in a college dormitory, your roommates are not going to be your biggest fans.
Besides being disliked by roommates for messiness, you may be disliked by employers or professors for plain old rudeness.
If you arrive late for a job interview clad in unprofessional attire, say inappropriate things to your interviewer, and leave your used coffee cup on the desk when you leave, the chances of you getting the job are incredibly slim.
Someone who shows up on time in a professional outfit and uses good manners is a lot more likely to be hired.
I simply remind you that good etiquette is an important life skill that you should be honing during your high school years.
Roving Reporter
Teacher Edition: What Teacher Inspired You as a Student?
Abigail O’Neil
“I enjoyed all of my teachers for inspiring me to want to BE one! My favorites include: 1. Mrs. Pawlak, my 5th grade teacher, for reading aloud to us even though we were getting older. I will always fondly recall Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach because of it! 2. My 7th grade teacher, Mrs. Fahim, for teaching me how to add, subtract and multiply integers. #Blessedtoknowmath 3. At NDA, Sr. Rita Mary, my journalism teacher from grades 9-12, for helping me recognize the importance of checking over my work and using my words wisely.” – Principal Mrs. Andrea Zimmerman
“Mrs. Mara Oess, my Government teacher, was a huge inspiration throughout all of my years at NDA. She solidified my love of history and interest in politics with her amazing storytelling! She gave so much to her students, and I benefited from her wisdom in so many ways. When I started teaching at NDA, it was especially hard to call her by her first name.” – Mrs. Susie Huffman
“THE teacher that inspired me the most was Mr. Mick Gabes. I had Mr. Gabes both my junior and senior year in Applied Physiology where we learned to basically be athletic trainers. What I learned most from Mr. Gabes, and try to apply in my own classroom, is to make learning fun, have fun, but also hold high expectations for both student behavior and classroom culture.” – Mr. Chip Smith
“The teacher that inspired me was my AP Psychology Teacher. Yes, I know it's ironic. He was an excellent teacher who deeply cared for his students and pushed us all that walked through his room to make us better students and better humans.” – Mr. Will Portteus
“The teacher that inspired me the most came much later in my education: Dr. Chris Manzey. She was the Science Department Chair here at NDA for years and my mentor early in my teaching career. Her passion for science and science education made me want to be a better science teacher. Her support and belief that it is not that we stumble, but how we moved forward, helped me believe I could be successful in this career.” – Mrs. Chris Chapman
Roving Reporter Student Edition: What Competition Would You Like at Mr. NDA?
Katelyn Augustyniak
“I want to see a dance-off with the guys.” - Gigi Zaleski, freshman
“I want to see the boys try different dance styles,” - Lilly Heady, sophomore
“I want to see exciting talents,” - Lauren Hancock, junior
“I think a Jeopardy portion would be fun because Mr. NDA should also be smart,” - Olivia Colella, senior
“I want to see the guys improv to a random song.” - Sophia Caiilox, freshman
“I want to see a backflip,” - Emma Schramm, sophomore
“I want to see a really cool set,” - Maya Spencer, junior
“I want to see a salsa section because it requires technique and focus.” - Bella Calcamuggio, senior
“I would like to see a singing competition.” - Jamya Lindsay, junior
“I would love to see them do a competition over who can be the best gentleman.” - Skylar Sachs, sophomore
“I would like to see a cheer dance competition.” - Olivia Horner, freshman
“I would like to see an arm wrestling competition.” - Addison Kyle, sophomore
“A TikTok dance off!” - Elycia Martinez, freshman
“I would like to see a musical chairs competition.” - Olivia Chase, sophomore
“I would like to see them doing a Just Dance off.” - Gracie Hunter, freshman
“I would like to see an obstacle course competition.” - JayLynn Nicholson, senior