THE WOOSTER BLADE
WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT NEWSPAPER • 515 OLDMAN ROAD, WOOSTER, OH • MAY 3, 2019 • VOLUME XIX, ISSUE 13
Holding the Earth in our hands: the power of giving back
Reece Mitchell
Index 2 • On Campus 3-4 • Feature 5-6 • Trends 7 • Cover 8-9 • Sports 10-11 • Focus 12-13 • A & E 14-15 • Views 16
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Editors-in-Chief John Gorman, Alexa Mitchell Webmaster Jacob Gooch Graphics Manager Jacob Gooch, Catherine Strong Business Manager Anna Nacci On Campus Editor Gina Van Lieu Investigative Feature Editor Alexis Florence Focus Editor Rheanna Velasquez, Emily Jewell Sports Editor Reece Mitchell, Griffin Murphy A & E Editors Skyy Khounborin, Melina Mera, Catherine Strong Trends Editor Molly Schneider, Corinne Wiles Cover Editors Maddy McCully, Holly Miller, Rachael Schmidt Views Editors David Cheng, Alec Pauley Feature Editors Anna Nacci, Gina Van Lieu Staff Writers Keifer Dilyard, Maeve FlorenceSmith, Sophie Gamble, Mason Garcia, Madison Helms, Julia Hootman, Jacob Nurse, Korbin Reed, Leo Riley, Paulina Salazar, Bryn Savidge, Mya Vandegrift, Theresa Wendell, Lena Wiebe Head Photographer Maddy McCully Photographers Grace Brownson, Alexis Florence, Jacob Gooch, Maddy McCully, Reece Mitchell, Rachael Schmidt, Theresa Wendell Artists Haley Balas, Catherine Strong Adviser Kristi Hiner The Wooster Blade is a biweekly student publication printed every other Friday by the Newspaper Production classes at Wooster High School. The paper is designated as an open forum and follows publishing guidelines as established in a district-wide publications policy protecting students’ freedom of expression. All copy, art and photography are property of The Wooster Blade and cannot be reproduced without permission. Letters to the editor are limited to 300 words and The Wooster Blade reserves the right to print and edit as per length and content. The Wooster Blade is a member of Quill and Scroll, National Scholastic Press Association and Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The Wooster Blade is printed in cooperation with Wooster’s The Daily Record. Letters and inquiries should be addressed to The Wooster Blade, 515 Oldman Road Wooster, Ohio 44691. The Wooster Blade can be contacted at 330-345-4000 ext. 3210. The newspaper can also be found at thewoosterblade.com
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On Campus Kalahari Post Prom
Junior class parents coordinate 2019 post prom to be held at Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
Feature Boston Marathon
Wooster runners compete in Boston Marathon
Cover Bottle Cap Reycling Bottle caps will be collected through the rest of the year
A&E Album Reviews
BLADE staff review music albums by Khalid, Avicii and Billie Eilish
ON CAMPUS
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WCS Athletic Director reflects on achievements in sports equity upon departure from his career JOHN GORMAN co-editor-in-chief
After serving as athletic director at WHS for eight years, Andrew Kellar has decided the time has come to step down, hoping to be able to spend more time with his family. Kellar, who took the job in 2011 after former AD Keri Hamsher left for an administrative position at Rittman High School, has done more than simply what was in the job description. When looking back at his lasting impact on WHS, Kellar cites the numerous
facility upgrades, such as the Follis Field renovation and improvements, as some of the most concrete contributions he has made to WHS athletics. Looking beyond the buildings and toward the athletes who compete in them, Kellar said he believes the creation of the wheelchair basketball team, undefeated since its inception in 2016, is another way he has been able to further students’ athletic pursuits and hopes to see the program continue to flourish. Other sports added during Kellar’s tenure include girls gold, bowling and middle
school golf.
Kellar’s positive impact on WHS athletics did not go unnoticed, with Superintendent Dr. Michael Tefs explaining how Kellar has been a
trailblazer for sports equity. “His commitment to equity is really impressive. His partnership with the Adaptive Sports Ohio; he really led the state in bringing wheelchair basketball [to the high school level] and all sports around equity. You’re seeing it around track, in basketball, you’re seeing it in ice hockey, and that will be growing and Mr. Kellar really led that. Not only here locally, but regionally and across the state,” Tefs said. Now the search for a new athletic director has begun. Tefs explains that one of the most critical factors in the search is
that was, “started almost accidentally after finding old tech, so old no one’s gonna take it,” according to Chad Leggett, WCS Technology Resource Teacher. Epa.org explains that electronic waste, also known as “e-waste” or “end-of-life electronics,” are classified as electronics reaching the end
of their lives, which are then discarded, donated or recycled. With a price of up to $850, the 11 inch MacBook Pro is the computer of choice at WHS, as the computer will last up to eight years in the system before it is recycled, according to Furlong. The library consists of old technology, ranging from, “Old iPods, old laptops, the iBook G3 Clamshell, with a built-in handle, an old microphone, and ancient software.” According to Leggett, some of the technology might date back to the 1980s.
“HIS COMMITMENT TO EQUITY IS REALLY IMPRESSIVE... THAT WILL BE GROWING,” TEFS SAID.
WHS Tech Library showcases discarded technology and antiques HENRY GAMBLE staff writer
According to an article on edweek.org, public schools spend up to $3 billion a year on “digital content.” Edweek also notes that on average in public schools, there is a ratio to one laptop to every five students.
However at WHS, the ratio is one laptop or iPad for every 1.2 students, according to WCS Director of Technology, Rebecca Furlong. With all of this money spent on technology, the question arises of what happens to this tech after it reaches its lifespan. The tech library at WHS is a collection of old technology
Photo courtesy of WCSD
Andrew Kellar, Athletic Director, steps down after eight years. a coaches’ poll, allowing the district to tailor their search to what the coaches feel is needed. According to the timeline on the district webpage, a hiring recommendation is expected to be made to the BOE by their May 28 meeting.
Student to Tech Ratios National Average: 1 laptop to every student WHS: 1.2 to 1 Edgewood: 1.4 to 1 Wooster Elementary Schools: 1.7 to 1
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Junior class parents Student Council organizes projects for International Day of Happiness coordinate 2019 Kalahari Post Prom ANNA NACCI feature editor
RACHAEL SCHMIDT cover editor On May 18, WHS Student Government will be hosting this year’s Prom, Midnight in Paris, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the WHS gym, with Post Prom following at Kalahari. According to Student Government adviser and English Dept. member Jennifer Wright, the idea to have Post Prom at Kalahari came from seniors who were interested in doing something other than Acres of Fun and who heard about other schools having their Post Proms at Kalahari. Wright said in the past few years, numbers for Post Prom has dwindled, and Kalahari was a way to bring in more interest. Alyssa Coots (12) said she thinks having Post Prom at Kalahari will be more fun than last year and she wants to have as much fun as possible for her senior year Prom. Wright said, originally, she arranged a meeting with class of 2020 parents, and they liked the idea of Kalahari and also appreciated the cost effectiveness. Junior parent on the Post Prom committee, Kristen Smith, said parents have been meeting since January when the initial email was sent out to junior parents. “From there, there have been numerous meetings with about eight of us that have stuck with it. At first, we were meeting
weekly, but lately just every few weeks. We hope we have thought of everything, from: bussing, WCS busses because charter busses were double the cost; food, everyone will get a box lunch before boarding; and the number of volunteers needed to help it run smoothly. There is a link to SignUp Genius that went out to all junior parents where they can volunteer to help make sure this goes smoothly,” Smith said. Junior parent on the Post Prom committee, Melanie Garcia, said volunteers are still needed, so students should continue to ask parents to sign up. Smith said Dine to Donates were hosted at Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings and Five Guys. According to Smith, fundraising was also done by sending donation letters to businesses, organizations, and junior parents for monetary donations in an effort to make Post Prom affordable for all WHS students. Garcia said, “Our goal is to keep the cost as low as possible, so kids can afford to go to Prom and After Prom.” Smith said she believes Post Prom will be safer this year because all students will be transported and supervised by adults to, and from, Kalahari, and Garcia furthers Smith’s point, stating there are plans in place for any form of misbehavior. Overall, Wright said she is excited for Prom and would like everyone to have fun.
March 20 was International Day of Happiness, according to NationalToday.com. In celebration of International Day of Happiness, WHS Student Council’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing Committee, with help from the rest of Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and ONE Club, coordinated projects to spread kindness throughout the school, according to Lexi Nolletti, Student Body President. Projects coordinated included an origami heart, containing a positive message being made an placed on each locker in the
school and in every teacher’s mailbox, as well as a Kindness Wall placed in the main hallway for students to spread praise about fellow students or staff, Connor Rotolo, Freshman Class President and Social and Emotional Wellbeing Committee Member, said. The initiatives were well received by the WHS population, as the Kindness Wall is full of sticky notes, and the hearts and still stuck to the lockers even a month later, Rotolo said. Rotolo aimed for the International Day of Happiness projects to spread compassion. “The goals were to spread kindness around the school and give other students the
chance and inspiration to do the same,” he said. Nolletti said the International Day of Happiness initiatives achieved Rotolo’s goal. “We tend to focus on the negative in our lives, but if we have a reminder that kindness, joy, and positivity still exist, hopefully the world can seem a little brighter. Student Council wants to celebrate our school in every possible way, and delivering individual messages like those written on our origami hearts was one of our efforts to achieve that goal,” Nolletti said. Rotolo plans to continue initiatives like those planned for International Day of Happiness in the coming years.
Students share opinions on Post Prom 1. Are you going to Prom this year?
Unsure
No
27.84%
2. Do you plan to attend Post Prom at Kalahari?
20.25%
Yes
72.16%
Yes
26.58%
No
53.17%
On April 25, April 26 and April 29, 79 juniors and seniors were polled by Anna Nacci, Madison Helms, Jacob Gooch, Rachael Schmidt, Maddy McCully and David Cheng.
Graphics by Jacob Gooch
FEATURE
Publishing Parties
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Elementary celebrations boost writing skills for students MASON GARCIA staff writer Elementary schools in the WCSD have recently implemented a new writing program for elementary schools. According to Joni Hiller, third grade teacher at Cornerstone, the district adopted Lucy Calkin’s program of writing study district wide, which allows students to write at their own pace. The program curriculum encompasses all grade levels at Cornerstone, which includes more than 350 students, with
each teacher instructing 18 to 20 of those students, according to Hiller. Writing is only the first step of the program, according to Kristen Smith, second grade teacher at Cornerstone. “Students get the chance to share their recent writing with other classes at the end of every unit,” Smith said. Smith said that next, students share their stories via publishing parties, which take place at the end of each unit. Smith noted that over the time she works with students on their writing, growth in their writing skill is apparent.
“Kids end up with huge amounts of writing; their writing stamina is up to 45 minutes now, and some kids could write for even longer,” Smith explained. Elizabeth Teter, a fourth grade teacher at Parkview Elementary who also serves as the Parkview Press adviser, said students write more formally after some practice. “They’ve gone from writing how we talk, to writing it like a reporter, as in reporting the facts. They used to type the bare bones of a story, like how they talk, and now it’s about who will be reading their story,
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and what their audience needs to know,” Teter said. In looking at her appreciation of the program, Hiller has noticed a shift in her students’ attitude and ability and said she believes they have become more creative and are better able to think outside the box. Hiller notes she has noticed that her students have become even became more motivated to write. Hiller said this motivation could be, “because they [her students] choose their story ideas instead of being told what to do.” Alyssa (4), a student who writes for the Parkview Press,
loves to write, and her parents put all of her stories in a special place. Addy (3), a writer from Cornerstone, states she likes to be creative and enjoys the brainstorming aspect. Another writer for Cornerstone, Connor (3), said his favorite part of the writing process is, ”Writing the rough draft because it’s the first thing that you write and it’s kind of like a model for your published piece.” Cornerstone students will celebrate their writing with their final publishing party which takes place May 14.
Ulman Foundation honors young adults with cancer while running MYA VANDEGRIFT staff writer In 1996, Doug Ulman was a sophomore at Brown University. Though he was a healthy person and played on Brown’s Division I soccer team, he received a diagnosis that would change everything. Chondrosarcoma, a malignant tumor, was located on a rib in his back. He found there was an extreme lack of resources for young adults with cancer, and because of this, Ulman and his family created the Ulman Foundation to help other young people battling cancer. In 2001, the Hopkins 4k for Cancer was founded by a group of undergrad students at Johns Hopkins University who wanted to cycle across the country while fundraising for cancer research. For the next seven years, the 4k operated as a student group before becoming an independent non-profit organization before Ulman officially acquired the 4k for Cancer, and the rides and runs have raised over $7
million in the fight against cancer. This story of the Ulman Foundation is found on their website, but the stories of the work this organization does can be found right here, in Wooster. Erin O’Connor, a COW student is a team director for the 2019 San Francisco to Boston run, explaining, “It’s from June 16 to August 3. Along the way we’ll stop at various communities and do volunteer work, give out scholarships...it’s all really related to helping cancer patients.” She went on to describe that each team member raises a minimum of $4,500 as a part of fundraising efforts for Ulman. As for how the run across the country will take place, “We’ll run two miles at a time in groups of two, and it’s a leapfrog relay style. The van drops us off, goes two miles, then we run while it waits to meet us. We get in the van, and the next group of two does their two miles,” O’Connor said. To donate to the runs and the Ulman foundation, go to 4kforcancer.org. Click on the “How Can I Help?” tab, and then select donate.
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Area runners compete in annual Boston Marathon race ALEXIS FLORENCE & GRACE BROWNSON investigative feature editor & staff writer Ruth Graham, when she started running five years ago, said she “couldn’t run to the neighbor’s mailbox without having to stop.” However, this year Graham and 20 other Wooster runners competed in the infamous Boston Marathon. The annual race had, “over 30,000 official participants in the Boston Marathon, including more than 7,600 runners traveling from 118 countries outside the United States,” who participated in the 26.2 mile race, according to a press release on April 4 from the Boston Athletic Association. Brian Polen, owner of Vertical Runner of Wooster, who just participated in his fourth Boston Marathon on April 15, began his running journey in 2008. “I was out of shape, overweight, and just needed something to kickstart my fitness, so I signed up for the Akron marathon without having even gone on one training run. Through the summer and into the fall, I trained hard and finished, although not pretty, my first marathon,” Polen said. Polen guesses that he has participated in about 30 marathons and he believes “the countless miles spent training
over months and months leading up to race day is the hard part. Now, through his business, helps athletes begin participating in running and train for races, like marathons. “We love runners in general. Whether you are brand new to the sport, training for a 5k, or training for a marathon or further, we [Vertical Runner of Wooster] are there as an asset,” Polen said. Graham devoted herself to the 20-week Vertical Runner Project Marathon program. At her peak train time, she ran 55 to 60 miles a week and cross trained with yoga. In addition to the physical training, Graham cut out all sugar, dairy, wheat and any other processed foods from her diet saying, “that was probably harder than the actual running.” Throughout the race itself, Graham said she focused on living in the moment. “More than anything I felt honored. I got teary eyed at the starting line and started to cry the first few miles. I was honored that I had the privilege to run at Boston,” Graham said. Graham plans to keep running in races and challenges any runner to participate in at least one marathon in their lifetime.
Tips to train: Jill Forest, WHS Foreign Language Dept. member, began coaching middle school cross country in 2016. Starting from little to no running experience, Forest has gained skill and knowledge about distance running throughout the years. Now, she trains with Vertical Runner every Wednesday and has ran multiple marathons throughout her running career.
Step 1 Have a main goal with mini goals along the way.
Step 2 Find a training plan/ coach.
Step 3 Put in the work. Be consistent and follow the plan.
Step 4
Make sure to have proper gear, such as shoes, water bottles, etc. I recommend to shop at Vertical Runner.
Step 5 Find a fan club (support from non-runners). Find a group/others who run. PHOTOS COURTESY OF RUTH GRAHAM
(Top) In Boston, Wooster runners Beth Babulski, Ed Babulski, Ruth Graham and Dave Fletcher prepare for race day. (Bottom) Graham and Ed Babulski at the finish line holding their Boston finisher medals.
Step 6 The training is where the work happens. Race day should be FUN!
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What it means to be an
Game Grumps
Influencer MOLLY SCHNEIDER trends editor
Ninja
Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest and other social media apps are some of the many places from which people can get ideas. However, from whom do social media users get these ideas? These ideas stream from people called influencers. Influencers are individuals who have the power to affect purchase decisions of others because of their authority, knowledge, position or relationship with their audience, according to Influencingmarketinghub. com. There are different types of influencers, ranging from beauty influencers, such as James Charles and Tati, to gamers, such as Ninja and Game Grumps, who give gaming advice to their audience. These influencers look to social media to spread their ideas or certain information to their followers. The main audience
of these social media influencers are teenagers. Of teenagers, 70% trust social media influencers more than celebrities, according to Emma Knightly’s article “20 Influencer Marketing Statistics.” These influencers also partner with certain companies to influence their audience to purchase the product they are using. Hollister, American Eagle and Morphe Brushes are a few companies in which influencers work for their campaigns. It is also handy for people who follow these influencers to get discounts from these businesses. According to Team ExCo, around one in four people have used a discount code from an influencer or blogger. Spreading information also acts as a job to these influencers, in which they can get paid by their social media platform or sponsorships. For every $1 spent on influencer marketing, $6.50 is earned by the company, according to clicktapconvert.com.
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Wayne County community
Volunteer opportunities abound for WHS students
Across Wayne County, there is a plethora of volunteering opportunities available. Volunteermatch.org, an online service dedicated to making local volunteering opportunities more accessible, has 22 organizations that accept, or even rely on, volunteer work. People to People Ministries, which is one of the organizations noted on the database, is in need of volunteer work. Individuals can find more info about this organization at ptpm.net. The organization provides food, clothing and toys, to people in need across the county, and offers volunteer opportunities for people to work as a receptionist, or as clerical or kitchen workers. Also, for those interested in helping care for animals, the Wayne County Humane Society, at wchs.org, offers an opportunity to feed, walk and play with cats and dogs taken into their care.
Key Club As a volunteer based club for the students of WHS, Key Club provides opportunities to “serve, build character and develop leadership,” as stated on their website. Brittany Brinkerhoff (12), Vice President of Key Club, said there are many perks to having the organization at WHS. “We collected over 1,100 items of food for the new food pantry located by the clinic. We also have a weekly reading program for the kids at Kean Elementary to help improve literacy,” Brinkerhoff said. Brinkerhoff also says the Key Club provides perks to its members, as well. “Key Club gives its members opportunities to give back to their community through volunteerism,” Brinkerhoff said. Brinkerhoff furthers that through the various volunteering opportunities, students are able to build good leadership skills.
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Calvin Winter (10) and Justin Roberts (10) sell chocolate Hershey Kisses for Key Club’s “Kiss a Senior Goodbye” fundraiser during lunch periods.
Interact The Interact Club at WHS has the goal of providing service, “in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world,” as stated on the Rotary Club website. John Gorman (12), co-president of the Interact Club in WHS, said the club positively impacts students and the community. According to Gorman, Interact donates gifts and food to in-need families for Christmas, and additionally, they participate in Relay for Life as a way to give back to the community of Wooster. “Interact serves as another opportunity for students to give back to their community,” Gorman said. Gorman says meetings normally aim to inform members about the volunteering opportunities currently available.
Blurbs written by Alec Pauley and Keifer Dilyard. Graphics by Jacob Gooch.
NHS National Honor Society is a national student organization, according to its website at nhs.us, that looks to recognize students for community service, leadership, and character. President of NHS at WHS, Lexi Nolletti (12), states the organization volunteers, “put on a blood drive, raise money to provide dental care to low income families and tutor low income middle school students.” Rebekah Bell, NHS adviser and English Dept. member, adds that NHS requires students to fill a quota of personal service hours in order to fulfil the organization’s focus on such activities.
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Bottle cap project creates awareness RHEANNA VELASQUEZ focus editor As a staple of modern life, plastic is ubiquitous, found in everything from electronics and food packaging to oceans and landfills. According to Michelle Sibilia (12), an AP Environmental Science student, residents of the United States on average drink 167 plastic water bottles per year. However, in Wayne County, bottle caps and plastic lids end up in landfills, rather than being recycled. Sibilia said AP Enviro students decided to initiate a project in which caps and lids are collected to be recycled at a
special facility and turned into a bench for WHS. “Wendy Bullock, the Outreach Coordinator for the StarkTuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District, advertised this awesome opportunity to save plastic from being dumped into a landfill,” Shelly Silvaggi, Science Dept. member, said. Students have set the goal of collecting 100 pounds of plastic caps and lids, Silvaggi noted. AP Enviro student Landon Rice (11) described students as having worked hard saving, cleaning and sorting caps as well as publicizing the project in order to reach their goal. “This project proves that people can have an impact on issues about which they are
passionate,” Rice said. Sibilia echoed the sentiment, observing how student and community efforts have continued to grow. “We started with just our class bringing it in. Then, we asked the science department to hold little competitions between their classes… We have the Boys and Girls Club from Wooster and Orrville as well collecting for us. There are so many different people collecting bottle caps. Silvaggi’s getting bags and bags from teachers and other people every single day,” Sibilia said. Students get inspired when they witness their peers getting involved and advocating for an important cause, according to Silvaggi.
WHS seniors plan on giving back EMILY JEWELL focus editor On May 20, graduating seniors of WHS will participate in the tradition of senior give back day. Give back day is a long standing tradition at WHS that allows seniors to show their appreciation of their time at WHS by giving back to their school, according to WHS principal Tyler Keener. Keener explained that in past years, seniors were given one option of service on Give Back day, which was to clean up the grounds. However, this year, the administration and Student Council are looking to provide seniors more options to help teachers at the high school, or to give back to their home elementary schools. Alexis Florence, senior class president, explained that at students’ former elementary
schools, seniors will be able to beautify the grounds, help students with projects, read to students or complete work the teachers and principals of the schools find they may need. Florence also clarified that this service will also include Edgewood Middle School and not just the elementary schools. Florence hopes helping elementary schools will, “... truly fulfill the spirit of giving back. We wanted seniors to reflect on their entire Wooster experience. We did not want to just give back to WHS, but also give back to the places where we planted our roots.” Senior class vice president Lexi Nolletti states seniors will also be able to help provide service within WHS in areas
including the PAC, art rooms, as well as the greenhouses at the high school. Seniors will be able to sign up for activities in which they would like to participate. Nolletti hopes the seniors can remember this day after they graduate from WHS. “We hope the day is a memorable way to finish out our high school career, serving together, and celebrating everything we have been through together,” Nolletti said. Keener hopes the experience of giving back will also motivate seniors to give back in the future. “I hope that seniors can see that giving back is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. We would like all our seniors to recognize that just giving a little back to their community can be very fulfilling. Hopefully, this will plant the seed that giving back can be a lifelong practice,” Keener said.
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AP Environmental seniors work on cleaning and weighing plastic bottle caps and lids for to create a recycled plastic bench for WHS. “This project prompts students to consider consequences to their actions, particularly when it comes to recognizing the sheer amount of waste that is produced from our daily lives,” Silvaggi said. Rice identified this awareness of affecting the environment
as the biggest motivator for taking action, citing eating less meat, using alternate forms of transportation to driving and turning off lights when not in use as simple ways individuals can continue helping the environment beyond the bottle caps project.
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WHS seniors sign to continue athletic careers at universities
Trevar Meese Ohio Weslyan: Football “I chose to play football there because it’s a beautiful campus, with a great coaching staff, and the education there will give me the best opportunity for my future.”
Zach Marinello
Breydan Hann
Baldwin-Wallace: Lacrosse
Ohio Northern: XC and Track
Marinello stated “I chose Baldwin Wallace because I feel like that school will give me the best opportunity to be successful in the future, and they have a very solid lacrosse program.”
“I felt that [Ohio Northern University] was the best fit for me. They have a good team, but also have a major that I really liked.”
Teagan Rasdall
Savannah Ebin
Ohio Northern: Swimming “I had visited Ohio Northern University over the summer and I really liked it because the academics were outstanding and I really fit in well with the swimmers.”
Brooke Huffman
SPORTS
Malone: Soccer “I signed with Malone because I wanted to continue playing soccer in college. I felt right at home with the team and loved the coach.”
Anthony Reese
Marietta: Soccer and Track
Marietta: Football
“I chose the school specifically because it feels like home and they have a tight knit community.”
“I signed with Marietta because I really love the school and the coaches are amazing. Also, they’re a really high rated school.”
Emmily Moses
Henry Wright
Ohio Northern: Lacrosse
Bluffton: Football
“I felt that Ohio Northern offered an excellent molecular biology program. I would miss lacrosse too much if I didn’t play in college.”
“Bluffton felt like home and they have a strong academic foundation throughout their football program and that’s the type of place that I need to be at for sports and for my future.”
Lane Wilson
Marietta: XC and Track & Field “I decided on Marietta because first they had a good Athletic Training program and then what made my main decision was the coaches. I really liked their vision of the team and the standard they hold. I like how the team is small and like a family.”
Not Pictured Joseph Stoll Wisconsin University: Football “I chose Wisconsin because it was the school that fit me the best. The midwestern city of Madison, the culture, the academics, and obviously Big 10 football all played a part in my decision.”
Not Pictured Cameron Fast Otterbein: Lacrosse “I like the Columbus area, the campus, and it’s a pretty good academic school. I have someone friends that already play lacrosse there.”
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Alliance of American Football fails to grain traction in first year
GRIFFIN MURPHY sports editor The Alliance of American Football league suspended all functions in early April of this year. The AAF was a new football league that had its first game of the season on Feb. 9 and lasted until April 2, according to AAF.com. On April 17, the league filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In the filing, the league claimed assets of $11.3 million, liabilities of $48.3 million, and $536,000 in cash. The AAF counted its player contracts among its assets
in the bankruptcy filing, blocking players from joining the Canadian Football League, according to usatoday.com. The league was suspended after eight weeks of the ten week season, with all of the eight teams stacking up in their divisions, which includes: Orlando Apollos: 7-1, Birmingham Iron 5-3, Atlanta Legends 2-6, Memphis Express, 2-6, Arizona Hotshots 5-3, San Antonio Commanders 5-3, San Diego Fleet 3-5, Salt Lake City Stallions 3-5. The AAF was primarily run based on donor input to begin the season and was counting on revenue from games to balance out costs, and this sadly did not happen forcing the league into bankruptcy. The AAF has allowed for all of their players to be released from contracts so that they may sign with any NFL team that would want them. Since then 14 players have signed with NFL teams, according to NFL.com.
Harper earns Youngstown State athletic scholarship REECE MITCHELL sports editor Lonnie Harper (12), a three sport athlete, has committed to Youngstown State for track. The state runner-up in high jump, who jumped 6’8 last year in the state championship, was offered a full ride to Youngstown.
Starting track in his sophomore year, Harper has impressed many people, including track coach Doug Bennett. “Since his sophomore year, [Harper] has shown tremendous growth. Lonnie has gone from a 5-8, 5-10 jumper to a 6-6, 6-8 jumper with the goal of getting over 7-0 feet.”
WHS athletes try new sports during senior year ANNA BIRK guest writer Going outside of a comfort zone can be uncomfortable; however, for many upperclassman at WHS, going out of their comfort zones for a spring sport has proved rewarding for them. For seniors Joe Stoll, Lexi Butcher and Emma Yost, a rewarding experience is exactly the case. Butcher previously swam for two years of her high school career, but has a newfound love for lacrosse after her friends convinced her to try out for the sport. Similarly, Joe Stoll joined lacrosse to finish his senior year. Passionate about the sport throughout his life, Stoll said he has had an excellent experience in the program thus far, although he does not plan to continue playing lacrosse at a collegiate level. Butcher and Yost, however, hope to continue pursuing their newfound sports in the future as they move to attend college. “I would like to continue
Not having any high jumper to look up to, Lonnie attributes his success to his hard work, coaching and his brother Avalonn. Harper says, “I didn›t have anyone to look up to in track, but the person that pushed me the hardest is my brother Avalonn. We made everything into a contest, so I was always trying to beat him.” Bennett also adds that Harper is, “a very focused and coachable athlete.” Harper said he hopes to finish off his senior track season
playing lacrosse in the future, and I have learned that I have good eye/hand coordination,” Butcher said. Emma Yost shares a similar outlook after joining the girls track and field team, hoping to continue in the future for her personal enjoyment. She said she has wanted to pursue the sport and saw the opportunity to join this year. While joining a new sport as an upperclassman may seem intimidating, it also can prove to offer a level of familiarity. After being a First-Team Division 1 title holder for soccer in high school, Stoll has found many crossovers between sports. “I’ve learned that you can apply different lessons and fundamentals from other sports to lacrosse because it is similar to the sports I play myself,” Stoll said. As for upperclassmen who are considering joining a new sport, Yost would like to encourage fellow students to go outside of their comfort zones so there are no regrets further down the line.
Upcoming sporting events in district: Girls Lacrosse: May 4 at 12:30 p.m. at home Boys Lacrosse: May 9 at 6 p.m. at home Girls/Boys Track and Field: OCC May 10 at 3 p.m. at Ashland Softball: May 8 at 5 p.m. at home Baseball: May 4 at 12 p.m. at home Boys Tennis: May 6 at 4:15 p.m. at home
REECE MITCHELL
Lonnie Harper and his mother, Taleesa Koller, pose as he signs with Youngstown State University for track and field. strong with a state title and also hopes to achieve his personal
goal of setting the school record at seven feet.
FOCUS
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7 Easy Steps to Start a Garden
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Research the light and soil requirements for the plants. Most of these will be on the seed packets or pot tags. Plan your garden beds for shape, direction of rows for plants. What plants can be planted next to each other? Arrangements should also address the height and light requirements of the plants.
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Choose a location of the garden based on the light requirements. Test your soil. If you have a clay based soil, you will need to add sand and organics to enable plants to grow.
Teachers share the importance of Earth Day MAEVE FLORENCE-SMITH staff writer This year Earth day fell on April 22. In recognition of this day, students and classrooms across the nation look at ways that they can make a positive impact on our environment. When asked why it is important to adopt sustainable practices and teach students about the Earth, Todd Patterson, a retired WHS science teacher, said, “Teaching students to take care of the Earth at a young age
6. design. If you are
Plant follow your transplanting, root health is important. Removing the plants from the pots should be done causing the least amount of root damage when transferring the plant to the garden.
the soil by 5. Prepare adding organics or
supplements and tilling the area. You will need to remove the vegetation existing prior to tilling.
sure to water 7. Be and check for pests throughout the growing time.
Social media
Trend inspires student action
HOLLY MILLER & SOPHIE GAMBLE
cover editor & staff writer We participated in the viral trend #trashtagchallenge on April 24 at Freedlander Park.
is really critical, and we have the excellent resource of the OARDC that we underutilize; it is excellent for students of all ages.” Patterson says tone thing teachers can do to teach students about sustainability and their impact on the environment is start an Earth week. During this week, all teachers could teach Earth Day related material throughout the week. Teachers could teach information relevant to their subject matter and tie in environmental ideas to those
This global challenge began in February of this year, and has gone viral since its conception. The challenge encourages social media users to participate in a more wholesome and worthwhile activity, according to an article by CNN. For the challenge, people need to take before and after photos of an area that is polluted with trash. The area is then cleaned and photos of the trash bags are taken and posted on social media with the hashtag, #trashtagchallenge.
JACOB GOOCH
As seen in the photo above, first graders from Parkview Elementary School pose with tubs of collected plastic containers for Earth Day.
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HOLLY MILLER
At Freedlander, the human effect on our environment is illustrated in this photo, showing the waste in one small area. So locally, we found areas in Freedlander Park that were polluted with trash and work to
clean those areas. This challenge was eyeopening to us, because we did
topics. Patterson said English teachers could focus on the works of writers like Emerson and Thoreau, history teachers could teach about the origins of Earth Day and math classes could calculate the amount of plastic the school district uses. Jill Coppola, English Dept. member, already does some of what Patterson is suggesting. When Coppola is teaching Thoreau, she mentions Thoreau’s hatred of railroads because of the pollution and environmental destruction that the railroads were causing. She also mentions Emerson and Thoreau’s deep appreciation for nature. Another way students could learn about sustainability is to recycle. AP Environmental Science teacher, Shelly Silvaggi, stresses the importance of recycling, not just on Earth Day, but on every day of the year. Silvaggi also suggests that after each day, cafeterias should measure how much food waste was produced in order to show students the amount of food that they waste and teach them about the consequences of wasting food. not realize how much trash is actually in such a small area. We picked up two large trash bags from a small area near the walking trail around the lake at Freedlander. It was sad to see the carelessnes of people, and also to witness how little people seem to care about where their waste is actually going. With this in mind, we challenge readers to be more aware of the places their trash is actually ending up and to be more environmentally responsible. We recommend participation in this challenge to all readers, as it will further open our eyes to the often dismissed problem of pollution and littering.
The Wooster Blade breakfast club:
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Staff members review breakfast restaurants around Wooster
Green Leaf
Biscuit Uprising
Farmer Boy
Hard Hat
PAULINA SALAZAR & SOPHIE GAMBLE
BRYN SAVIDGE & SKYY KHOUNBORIN
ANNA NACCI & MADISON HELMS
JULIA HOOTMAN & LENA WIEBE
staff writers
staff writer & a & e editor
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Items ordered: Breakfast sandwich with sausage ($5.39) 1.5 out of 5 stars: The breakfast sandwich with sausage was only decent in terms of flavor for the time it took to make and seemed like it had been pre-made. It was a little dry as well, so I would definitely recommend adding ketchup.
Items ordered: Chicken and French toast ($6.95) 3 out of 5 stars: This dish was a play on chicken and waffles. It is a very unique dish. Many breakfast places do not offer chicken and waffles, however, it had too much breading on chicken and the biscuit was too dense.
Items ordered: Biscuit ($1.39) 3.5 out of 5 stars: Good density, decent taste, a little bit dry.
Biscuits and gravy with sausage and thyme gravy ($4.75) 3.5 out of 5 stars: The gravy was really good. Initially, the dish was great, but after a while, the after-taste was kind of unpleasant and bitter. The biscuits were also really hard.
Bacon ($2.00) 4 out of 5 stars: Good taste, very crispy, slightly burnt.
Buttermilk pancakes with bacon ($6.18) 3.5 out of 5 stars: The buttermilk pancakes were okay, as long, as you put a lot of butter and syrup on them. The bacon was good, as it was just the right amount of crispness.
Hashbrowns ($1.79) 5 out of 5 stars: Crispy but not burnt, great taste, barely needed to add any salt.
Scrambled egg ($0.99) 3 out of 5 stars: Decent taste, a little soggy.
Items ordered: French toast ($3.49) 4 out of 5 stars: Classic diner style French toast lives up to expectations, but lacks any unique taste. Western omelet ($6.19) 4 out of 5 stars: The western omelet was flavorful, and is packed with green onions, a protein, and cheese. Though it was a heavy meal, it came with several pieces of toast, like many egg dishes at the restaurant, and the price made it worth it.
ARTS
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Big Band Dance traditions unite community
What was your favorite song? Jazz Band members weigh in on their favorite performances of the evening. Information gathered by Maeve Florence-Smith and Rheanna Velasquez. “In the Mood” - Rheanna Velasquez (11) “Uptown Stomp”- Rilee Richardson (9) “Moon River”- Camille Zerga (12) “Fly Me to the Moon” - Justin Roberts (10) “Uptown Stomp”- Emily Lay (12)
RACHAEL SCHMIDT
Left: Rheanna Velasquez (11) accompanies the WHS Jazz Band on the piano. The ensemble performed pieces such as Tommy Dorsey’s “Opus One” and Edgar Sampson’s “Stomping at the Savoy.”
director of the Jazz Band, in the spring of 1991, the dance was moved to Wayne Center for the Arts because they needed more space and when that change was made, they started serving hors d’oeuvres. When the new high school was constructed, the Music Dept. moved the dance to the high school Commons because there was more space. Now, the Jazz Band is able to decorate more elaborately and more people from the community can come,
according to Adams. The only school dance that is open to the general public, the Big Band Dance provides good food, live music and a memorable experience that has brought people from all walks of life back time and time again, according to Allyssa Foster (10). Foster, a first time dance attendee, said the reason the dance is so popular is, “maybe because all the grades can go and have a good time, I know a lot of people that go to it and like it a lot.”
Going strong for over a decade now, the dance historically has themes such as “New York, New York!” and “G.I. Jazz.” This year is no different with a new spin on a old-fashion favorite of many, “Saturday Night Swing!” During the Big Band Dance, the Jazz Band plays about 30 songs, most of them coming from the Big Band Era. They play songs by artists like Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Duke Ellington. In addition to the dance, the
Jazz Band also plays in the annual Jazz Night concert. In addition to preparing their music for the dance, some of the jazz band musicians, like Justin Roberts (10), also have traditions. “I like to listen to various jazz songs on the ride over to the school,” Roberts said. The Big Band Dance is a way in which the WHS music program brings together WHS and the Wooster community with music, food and friends for a fun night.
Alumni inducted into WCS Fine Arts Hall of Fame
recall all of their great times at WHS. Organizer of the event and inductee this year, Todd Patterson, was very pleased with how the evening went. “I was very pleased. I loved the comments given by both the inductees and announcers during their speeches, as well as the advice given to the students,” Patterson said. Patterson was also impressed by the common bond he could see between the people in the room who all love the fine arts. Throughout the speeches, there was a common theme
surrounding the inductees’ success. The theme was the idea or advice to others that a person should follow their dreams, no matter the circumstances. Within her acceptance speech, Dr. Claudia Anderson stated, “... believe you can make a difference and do not be deterred by people who say you can not do it.” Petra Soesemann also hinted at the same theme when she gave the advice to, “...take advantage of every opportunity to pursue your passion.” Throughout the speeches, there was also and emphasis
given on the importance of the fine arts within education. The emphasis on the importance of fine arts is evident when former WHS art teacher, Lisa Wiles, said, “Art is vital to our education, and vital to our existence.” Many of the inductees thanked WHS fine arts for helping them get to where they are today. Student attendee, Landon Rice, said that after the event he learned how, “The arts are an important part of our culture, and that [a person’s] passion needs to continue.”
GINA VAN LIEU & LEO RILEY on campus editor & staff writer The Big Band Dance, hosted by the WHS Music Dept., has been a staple of the Wooster community for the past three decades and is an event attended by current students and alumni alike. Before 1990, the Big Band Dance was held in the old WHS, which is now Cornerstone, cafeteria. According to Dan Adams,
EMILY JEWELL focus editor On the evening of April 6, eight new members were inducted into the WHS Fine Arts Hall of Fame. The inductees included Claudia Anderson, Chuck Armbruster, Tom Berend,
Randall Carlisle, Melanie Cottle, Corey Landis, Todd Patterson and Petra Soesemann. All inductees were recognized for their respective achievements within the fine arts programs within the WCS. The night was filled with laughter and remembrance of past experiences and memories as inductees got a chance to
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Album Reviews Khalid - Free Spirit
ALEXA MITCHELL co-editor-in-chief With summer right around the corner, Khalid released a soft rock album in time for everyone to enjoy. With his new album, Free Spirit, the 21-year-old singer and songwriter continues to
impress everyone. There have been quite a few albums and singles that currently have people dancing, but Khalid has chosen to slow everyone down with his soothing beats and soft vibes for summertime. When I first listened to Free Spirit, I found it to be very relaxing. Khalid has created a soft rock sound through his beats and instruments, which is what keeps him high in the charts. “Bad Luck” is a great example of the soft rock he has created. Along with the sound, his lyrics start with saying “Don’t save me, I’m in no need of savin’,” which sets the soothing tone
right away for the rest of the song and the rest of the album. The song “Right Back” is a lighter song on his album and is more upbeat and positive about relationships. Khalid says, “Should we bring it [the relationship] right back? Honestly it’s better like that.” The album focuses on being free and doing what you want, so Khalid talks about wanting someone by his side in a few of the albums songs. “Free Spirit” is my favorite song of the album because it is very hopeful and uplifting, which is, overall, a great song for summertime. Khalid says, “I’ve been lovin’ more, livin’ less, off of highs and lows, so obsessed.” He is obviously living in the moment and embracing the highs and lows in life.
Avicii - SOS
DAVID CHENG views editor April 20 marked the one year anniversary of the passing , of dance music’s most influential pioneer, Tim “Avicii” Bergling. Following his passing, his parents started the Tim Bergling Foundation to commemorate his life and work. The foundation, according to Rolling Stone in the article from Jon Blistein titled,
“Avicii’s Family Launches Foundation to Address Mental Health, Suicide Prevention,” will raise money for the purpose, initially, of mental health and suicide prevention, and soon after, will look to address climate change and nature conservation in Sweden and abroad. On April 10, in honor of his anniversary, his team of producers decided to release the lead single of a future posthumous album, aptly titled “Tim,” with the proceeds all going to the foundation. The new single, “SOS” features Aloe Blacc, who had previously worked with Avicii on their smash hit “Wake Me Up,” shows Avicii’s struggle with depression, sleepless nights and substance use. There were some commenting, that this was a way to make
money off him like other artists. These may be meaningless comments from upset people on the internet, but this is just disrespectful to him and his legacy. Avicii was known for his philanthropic work, donating millions of his fortune to combat HIV/AIDS and world hunger. His music was extremely influential and was the reason many people fell in love with the genre. Although dance music does not get the same respect in the music industry as other genres, it takes the same amount of talent and dedication. Instead of questioning the motives of the album’s release, we should be focusing on ways to change the music industry so a tragic death of a young talented artist does not happen again.
Graphic by Corinne Wiles
Billie Eilish - When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
HALEY BALAS staff writer Billie Eilish: a name people cannot escape anywhere on today’s social media. The only 17-year-old singer released her greatly-anticipated debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? March 29. The songs on the album were written by Eilish and her brother, with her dad also helping in production. While being considered an alternative artist by critics, Eilish takes her sound to a level much different than the radio.
With the mix of dark, heavy beats and her smooth and emotion-filled vocals, the album consists of 14 songs. The album also includes her previously released singles “you should see me in a crown,” “when the party’s over” and a revamped version of “wish you were gay.” The music video for one of the lead songs “bad guy” was also released with the album, and at #7 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Also making Billboard’s Top 50 were, “xanny,” “wish you were gay,” “my strange addiction,” and “all the good girls go to hell.” The album closes beautifully, with a slow rewind of the album titled “goodbye,” with Eilish singing one line from each song. When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? is the perfect teen angst album, and go-to if you want to get away from mainstream pop.
VIEWS
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OUR VIEW
Everyone should commit to taking care of our Earth every day As Earth Day has been checked off for the calendar year, The Wooster Blade Editorial Board would like to emphasize how imperative it is that every individual commits to protecting our Earth. The rapid development of society has dealt immense damage to the environment, which could soon be irreparable. As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concludes in their 2013 Fifth Assessment Report: “If emissions continue unabated, the world is on track to exceed this carbon budget in only about 30 years—exposing communities to increasingly dangerous forest fires, extreme weather, drought, and other climate impacts.” In simpler terms, the Earth
has a carbon budget, and if that budget is exceeded within the coming decades, that excess will cause our global temperature to rise two degrees celsius, with long lasting effects. Although 30 years may seem far in the future, in terms of the Earth’s 4.543 billion years of age, it is miniscule. In order to prevent the excess of our budget, we need to accept that climate change is real problem, and we are contributing to it. While Earth Day is a great day to create awareness across the world, taking one day out of the year to focus on the environment must not allow individuals to fall into complacency, because one day is simply not enough. One day is not enough to
make a difference. Taking steps to protect our Earth needs to be a daily effort. As Environmental and Psychology Professor at the College of Wooster, Dr. Susan Clayton, states, “the opposite of sustainable is unsustainable, meaning we cannot continue our current lifestyle indefinitely. We can either make planned changes now, to reduce our use of environmental resources and our emissions of greenhouse gases, or face drastic changes in 10 or 20 years.” Many simple steps are readily available for us to minimize the effects we have on the environment. AEP Ohio suggests 10 low to no cost tips that can help conserve energy, save money and lead to environmentally-
Edgewood track remains in poor condition
HALEY BALAS artist When I ran for Wooster’s middle school track team at Edgewood, I remember the track itself being in rough condition. It has been five years since I first ran middle school track, and the condition of the track has only gotten worse over the past few years. All along the start and finish lines, the track surface
material has completely worn off, showing the gray concrete underneath and making the track uneven. Grass has grown through cracks in the track, and the paint markings are barely visable. Not only does the appearance of the track look horrible, but more seriously, these conditions can seriously harm student athletes. Doug Bennett, the WHS cross country and track coach, said the condition of a track has a great effect on the athletes who compete on it. “A well maintained track will help fend off lower leg injuries, or repetitive use injuries. Kids prone to shin splints will also have a negative effect when running on hard surfaces,” Bennett said. In the case of Edgewood’s track, the areas where the track
is nothing but concrete can seriously affect kids prone to shin splints. Joe Rubino, athletic director at Edgewood, states, in regard to school facilities, “Wooster is unique in a sense that we all work together well through all levels. Facilities cannot be built without a collaborative community effort.” The track at WHS was renovated in 2015 as part of the turf project, which cost about $470,000. However, Bennett added that renovating Edgewood’s track would be cheaper, for it is not an allweather track like the high school’s, which is a more expensive material. While fixing the track will cost money, this track needs to be fixed in order to improve not only the conditions of the track, but also the safety of the athletes who compete on it.
friendly habits. Some tips are unplugging underutilized devices such as chargers and small appliances, which still draw power when they are off according to AEP. Advantage of applications already present in homes, such as curtains and blinds, help keep the house cool during the summer, and leaving them open lets in light to warm the house during the winter, which reduces energy expended toward heating and air conditioning. Senior Public Affairs Manager with Waste Management, Kathy Trent, also emphasizes the importance of recycling often and recycling right, indicating that individuals often “wishcycle” plastic bags or other non-recyclables, resulting in decreased quality and viability
of recycled items. “The single biggest improvement that will help any recycling program is to remove contamination - cleaner materials help improve the economics of any recycling program,” Trent said. The Wooster Blade Editorial Board encourages people to practice continued consciousness of their effect on the environment and take simple steps to mitigate waste and greenhouse gas emissions. It is now or never, for there is only one Earth. It is time for humans to be more environmentally conscious, because if we are not, there may be no home left. The generations of today owe it to future generations to make this change now.
Recycling options for Wooster residents Buehler’s Milltown Residential Recycling Day Wooster Buehler’s Milltown Residential Recycling Day will be taking place behind Buehler’s Milltown in Wooster on May 18. This service accepts typical recyclables, as well as items that can not normally be recycled through the city recycling, such as recyclables, electronics, batteries, fluorescent bulbs and residential hazardous items (automotive fluids, propane tanks, oil based paints, etc.).
Terracycle Terracycle is a global leader in recycling hard-torecycle items. Terracycle partners with environmentally conscientious companies in order to create free recycling programs for customers. One such partnership between beverage company Honest Kids and Terracycle which enables all plastic juice pouches and straws to be properly recycled through Terracycle’s program. Individuals, businesses, and schools may sign up for a program, receive a box, fill the box with the waste item they are signed up for and send it back to Terracycle to be properly recycled. To learn more visit www.terracycle.com.
Preserve Preserve is a company that turns old plastic into new plastic, thereby keeping it out of landfills. Through the use of plastic yogurt cups or take-out containers, Preserve is able to make toothbrushes, shaving equipment, tableware, and many other products. In order to participate consumers send in #5 plastics in order to convert it.