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Remembering 9/11 Teacher spotlights Mr. Worth On Campus II spectrum Page 3 Mr. Carmel page 4 On Campus noah spector Page 2 THE WOOSTER BLADE wooster high school student newspaper // 515 oldman rd. wooster, oh 44691 // sept. 16 2011- volume XXV issue 1

Wooster New year brings new policies Calender Five things to do WHS students notice changes to daily schedule this fall In past years, teachers would hand out books for 9/17/11 each individual class, but 11a.m. - 7 p.m. now students must go to the library to check out Downtown textbooks. Over the summer, the Wooster librarians took on the job of Wooster Arts making sure all textbooks 1 had up-to-date bar codes Jazz Fest and ensured that they are all accounted for. Due to this work, students now go to the library and check out books under their name, and when they return their books at the end of the year, the bar codes will be compared to 9/24/11 make sure it is their book they are returning. 1 p.m. Jorney Gifford said this change was done in order Papp JEtta Blaine Stadium to make students more Students work on homework during a study hall, now located in the LGIR. These larger study responsible for the books Football Game halls are one of the changes implemented by the administration for the new school year. they take out. 2 Students may have noticed Scots vs. Ohio Michelle Bielski halls were changed in order become accustomed to the but that time is now from bell the schedule says that the Wesleyan focus editor to make up for the staff study halls and things will to bell according to Jorney school day ends at 2:34 members who have retired run more smoothly. Gifford. In previous years, instead of the usual 2:33; Though the 2011-2012 and have not been replaced. Lunches this year have also students had more than 30 however ending the school school year has just begun, Also, this new system gives changed. minutes for lunch. day at this time is not new. there are several noticeable students the chance to get Instead of having lunch Science Dept. member According to Jorney Gifford, differences in the school day help with homework and fourth period, while other Richard Lee teaches in years past, school was from last year. question assistance from students have class, during Financial Literacy during released at 2:34, but when The changes include the more teachers. period 4/5, students now 5b and says that he teaches lunches were changed to way study halls are set up, “I think there are too many either have class during 5a, upperclassmen during being specific periods the the scheduling with how people, which is distracting, 5b or 5c. When students have that period. He said his time was reduced; now that 9/24/11 long the lunches are, how and it can get loud,” class during 5a they go to students seem less affected the lunches have changed 11a.m. - 7 p.m. textbooks are checked out Courtney Johnson (12) said lunch and then to their fifth by the interruption. Lee back, the time of release has and an extra minute at the of the new study halls. period class while students believes this change in lunch changed back to 2:34. 3488 Akron end of the school day. Yet Johnson said she with class 5c they have their schedules is a necessity. “I think the changes are Road, Wooster This year, study halls have believes the teachers handle full class then proceed to Jorney Gifford agreed that going well and I think the Ramseyer gone from classes of 15 or the study halls the best they lunch. the change in lunch schedules new administration is doing 3 more students to 70 to 130 can. As for students who have was needed in order to even well and it’s been a great Farm’s Festival students being put into the “We knew each team of class 5b students have about out the numbers of students start to the new year,” Jorney Large Group Instruction teachers would have to come 25 minutes of class go to in lunch. In the past, there Gifford said. Weekends Room, with three to six up with what works best for lunch then return to their would be a lunch with about Jorney Gifford stated these teachers watching over each them,” Jorney Gifford said. fifth period class for another 400 students and another changes are all part of trying study hall. Jorney Gifford said that as Another small difference in lunch with 200 students. to make the school day run According to principal the school year progresses, the lunches is the length. How students get their smoothly for students and Anita Jorney Gifford, study students and staff alike will Students still get 30 minutes, textbooks is another change. staff alike. H o m e c o m i n g Students Speak 10/1/11 on Wayne County Fair attractions 7 p.m. creates mixed feelings Triway Titans Stadium Austen Yorko views editor classmates and faculty, 4Wayne County making this event a social When the multitude of building activity. Bandarama students think of the annual “In not trying to control WHS Homecoming Dance, every aspect of student the fun and enjoyable aspects activity, the administration of the event are usually~ what receives some trust of come to mind. the students, and the But, according to Kristy students, in turn, can be Kalikasingh (12), the dance more compromising when may have more than happy the administration wants effects. to make other changes,” 10/1/11 “I feel like it leaves a lot Pinkham said. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. of people disappointed not Allie Schwartz (12) points getting a date and such. I feel out that the dance has an downtown like as the students get older, added bonus apart from Homecoming becomes less the dance socialization: Wooster of a big deal,” Kalikasingh because she is on the Wayne County said. Speech and Debate Team, 5 “People at the dance are which sponsors the annual Ellie Rickett Octoberfest split into three groups. The Homecoming dance as a sports editor dancers, the talkers, and fundraiser for their program, The 162th annual Wayne County fair recently opened on Sept. 10 and closed on Sept. 15. the sitters. Some people she gets the opportunity All of the popular rides and famous farm animals returned, providing attractions for all go and actually have a fun to take part in the actual different interests. Events occurring at the fair included the tractor pull and demolition time dancing, but there are building and set-up of the derby, performances by Steel Magnolia, James Otto, Restless Heart and Gloriana. General the majority of the students dance. In this capacity, she admission was $3, wtih children six and under receiving free entrance. WHS received who stand around and talk gets firsthand experience a day off of school Sept. 12 for fair day, which INDEX or just sit on the edge and in learning just how much gave students the opporturnity to take part in On Campus - 2 watch. Lots of people go to work goes into the event. the Wayne County Fair activities. Many students the dance to have fun, but The dance, which will take poll taken August 31 On Campus II - 3 were also there throughout the rest of this week many leave disappointed,” place Sept. 24, is decorated 100 total students to show their farm animals. Finally, The WHS Spectrum - 4 Kalikasingh said. around the theme of “Under band showcased music from its halftime shows grades 9-12 Sports - 5 On the other side of the the Big Top”. on Monday at the Grand Stand. Arts - 6 issue Michael Pinkham (12) The dance serves as 48 girls Squibs - 7 expressed the view that the the culminating event of 52 boys Homecoming dances give the Homecoming week randomly chosen Views - 8 festivities. a sense of trust between graphic by Noah Spector [ ] 2 ON CAMPUS the wooster blade // sept. 16, 2010 Students consider necessary qualities for Homecoming king

Autumn Hauenstein shows what people should in who is nominated king. staff writer consider when nominating “I think it’s basically a Every year, there is a compe- and voting for their home- popularity contest and tition at WHS to see who will coming king. Kreuzman if you aren’t popular, become Homecoming king. thinks it is important to be you pretty much won’t The honor of becoming an open and friendly per- have a chance,” Gill said. Homecoming king comes son. With this being said, Agreeing with Kreuzman, with certain standards. Mat- Kreuzman believes people Allie Schwartz (12) believes thew Knight, Science Dept. should vote accordingly. personality goes further than member and student coun- “I think the majority of looks. The king should repre- cil advisor said whomever people vote for someone sent the class and represent wins Homecoming king they feel closer with. That’s Wooster High School well. must represent the class well why it’s important for the “If someone is nice to ev- Noah Spector with school pride and spirit. person to be open and eryone, that’s more impor- Randy Carmel, outstanding teacher, teaches a Chemistry class at WHS. Also, the king must be so- friendly, because they have tant to me than if he’s good ciable, easy to approach, get a better chance of being at a sport. In the long run, along well with others and on better terms with more a nice person is more ap- WHS science instructor is given last but not least, admired. people,” Kreuzman said. pealing to me than popular- Adding to the list, Home- Ajeet Gill (11) thinks ity or looks,” Schwartz said. coming king should also the ideal Homecoming The Homecoming king 2011 Outstanding Teacher Award be, “A positive example king should be smart, will be crowned Sept. 23 to peers,” Knight said. friendly and original. at the home football game Aside from having these against Madison. The Charlie Reynolds cially in student-oriented also serves as the Science Last year’s Homecoming squibs editor king Andrew Kreuzman, qualities, Gill also thinks Homecoming dance will be activities, commitment to Club adviser, a position he popularity plays a major role held on Saturday, Sept. 24. the educational goals of the has held for over 20 years. graduate of the class of 2011, Science Dept. Member school district and evidence Carmel also manages the Randy Carmel, has been of respect by students, peers WHS greenhouse as part of awarded with the 2011 Out- and members of the Wooster his Applied Botany class. What’s in your lunchbox? standing Teacher Award. community, Long explained. Carmel was surprised The Outstanding Teacher The recipient of the award when he received this honor, Students share the contents of their meals Award is funded by the Ralph is chosen by an indepen- “I was in shock, you could and Grace Jones Founda- dent committee of Woost- say. I’m never at a loss for Greg Rotuno tion. Each year, the founda- er community leaders. words during class, but I squibs editor tion selects one Wooster City According to the Wooster was at a loss for words then, Schools Teacher to win the City Schools Web site, the to be recognized amongst a Outstanding Teacher Award. winner of the Outstand- field of already outstand- Students were randomly selected by teachers during lunches, and students were asked “The Ralph R. and Grace B. ing Teacher Award receives ing teachers,” Carmel said. about the contents of their packed lunch. Nick Coppola’s (12) lunch is pictured below. Jones Foundation created the an unrestricted $5,000 sti- One letter of recommen- award in 2000 to recognize pend in addition to the title dation written on behalf of outstanding teacher perfor- of Outstanding Teacher. Carmel described him as go- Q: Is this a typical lunch that you eat everyday? mance in the Wooster City Superintendent Michael ing, “Well beyond the extra A: No, I try to eat a variety. Schools,” Matthew Long, one Tefs said The Ralph & mile in terms of his commit- of the trustees of the founda- Grace Jones Foundation has ment to science education.” Q: Do you pack your own lunch? tion, said. The foundation is been tremendously phil- This letter of recommen- A: Yes. managed by three trustees: anthropic to the Wooster dation was used during Kathryn Long, J. Douglas City School District, espe- Matthew Long’s speech Q: Why do you pack your lunch versus buying a school lunch? Drushal and Matthew Long. to award Carmel at this cially in honoring the amaz- A: I think my options are better packing. Among the criteria to be ing faculty of our district. year’s annual convocation. considered in granting this Carmel, who has taught In addition to winning award are: excellence in at WHS for 23 years, said the Ralph and Grace Jones Q: What is your favorite thing to pack? classroom teaching, involve- he received the Outstand- Foundation Outstand- A: A large variety of sweets. ment in creative or innova- ing Teacher Award, during ing Teacher Award, Car- tive programs to improve Wooster City School’s annu- mel won the Cleveland student learning, contribu- al convocation on Aug. 18. Museum of Natural His- tions to student growth and Carmel currently teaches tory’s 2005 Conservation development beyond the Chemistry CP, Astronomy, Teacher of the year award classroom, service to the Applied Botany and West- for his work with plants larger community, espe- ern Field Studies. Carmel from northeastern Ohio. 1 New athletic director joins WHS 5

Claire Miller Sports trophy every year. ney-Gifford, said Kellar pos- editor-in-chief He also said he hopes to sesses the experience and the 3 expand the athletic train- student-centered attitude the Andy Kellar, Wooster High ing program and, in the school is looking for in this po- School’s new athletic direc- future, install a new foot- sition and his background in 4 tor, was hired following the ball and soccer stadium. business is an added benefit. leave of former athletic di- He said having played She said the most important rector Kerri Hamsher for a multiple sports through- part in transitioning athletic new post as assitant principal out his life, he under- directors is for the princi- at Rittman pal to be 2 High School. available Kellar for- and open Cody Smith merly was to help. the athletic “Basi- director at cally, he 1. Original SunChips Black River s t e p p e d 2.Chocolate Chip Cookies High School. in when 3.Kool-aid Jammer He gradu- t h i n g s a t e d f r o m were real- 4. Pudding C l o v e r l e a f ly rolling 5. Fudge Round High School a l r e a d y. and Baldwin- He’s done Wallace Uni- a nice job versity and at catch- Other lunches in the WHS cafeteria: w o r k e d i n i n g u p the private and I think Emily Neil (11): Morgan Redmond (12): Evan Bahler (12): sector before he’s now -peanut butter and -cobb salad -turkey, cheese, lettuce, he decided a h e a d . marshmallow fluff -cheese stick and mayo sandwich to return to That’s a sandwich -carrots -goldfish being an ath- testam- -grapes letic director -mango peach juice -ranch dip n e t t o -no bake cookies at WHS. He his work -chocolate bar -bottled water said working Mariah Whitman ethic and -bottled water in business Andy Kellar, the new athletic director, his expec- comes as an works at his desk in his new office. tations of a d v a n t a g e himself for in terms of that posi- running the department. stands the student athlete. tion,” Journey-Gifford said. “I think that most peo- “Certainly I’m the ath- Head football coach, Mike ple don’t realize behind the letic director, but I’m an McCreary said Kellar’s situ- scenes is the business part of athlete. I am what all of you ation is similar to Hamsher’s running an athletic depart- are right now. I’ve been in previously and the position ment. It takes a considerable your shoes and I enjoy the has a considerable amount amount of resources and, ob- opportunities I had and I of responsibity, getting to viously, money to make these want my student athletes know everyone and be- programs go,” Kellar said. to know I’m watching and ing the leader of athletics. Kellar’s most immediate I’m certainly interested in He said Kellar has pride goal is to have Wooster’s their progress,” Kellar said. in this school and wants teams win the OCC All- WHS principal, Anita Jour- the youth to be successful. 3 ON CAMPUSthe II wooster blade // sept. 16, 2011 Exchange students experience WHS Get to know WHS’s new staff members

Corinne Landers Zabala, of Villa Gesell, Zabala also notices the spectrum editor Argentina, is staying with different structure of the Eric Vizzo Position: Assistant Principal the Worth family. classrooms and notes the differences in school With Wooster’s growing Zabala was more familiar Previous Job: For the last six years I have taught sixth- activities. Rotary Exchange program, with American life because grade math and social studies at Melrose Elementary. there have been many of her aunt and uncle, who “Here, you change exchange students coming lived in Boston for 23 years. rooms in the school, but If you woke up and you were invisible, what would you to and leaving WHS. She has been to America in Argentina we stay all do? Wooster has had 11 before so she was familiar day in the same room and I would hitch a ride on an airplane and travel to all of the exchange students since the with the culture. here the sports are more wonderful places on Earth that I have yet to visit. 2006-2007 school year and She also knew what most competitive,” Zabala said. has sent 36 students in that American teenagers were From the perspective of same time period, according like because her cousin was the host family, this is a Andrew Bratcher learning experience said to Wooster Rotary Outbound born and raised in Boston. Position: Dean of Students Chair, Cathy McConnell. Both Alvarez and Zabala Emily Mason (9). “It was a little strange This 2011-2012 school said that American school Previous Job: I taught for two years at Black River Local at first having someone year brings two exchange life is extremely different Schools and two years in Wooster City Schools. students, Coni Alvarez (11) than their schools back living in our house, but it’s interesting and fun and Mora Zabala (11), to home. If you could make any new school rule, what would having her around and Wooster. Alvarez said she had classes it be? Everyone would be required to give “Bull’s Eyes” learning all the differences Alvarez is from Viña Del with the same people and carmel candies to me. They are my favorite! Mar, Chile and is staying that there were no cliques of our lifestyle and hers. It’s with the Mason family. that separate people. almost like having another “I was surprised that According to Alvarez, in sister,” Mason said. Americans were so nice. Viña Del Mar, the students Mason plans on staying in Tyler Keener In movies they seemed so had to wear uniforms so she contact with Alvarez even Position: Associate Principal mean,” said Alvarez, talking was pleased that there were after she returns to her about the movie Mean Girls. no uniforms at WHS. home in Chile. Previous Job: I was at Chippewa High School as the As- sistant Principal and Athletic Director. Previous to that, I Teachers learn through Project Dragonfly was at Chippewa Middle School in the same role. Tara Jabour wanted to travel. questions instead of the What do you hope to accomplish this year? feature II editor He said many things came typical cook book method. I I want to develop a great rapport with the student body This summer, Science Dept. to mind like safety and also learned a lot about the and create a culture of respect among the students. member Troy Worth traveled where he could go to help people of Costa Rica, the to Costa Rica for 10 days to his teaching. country and the rainforests,” enrich his teaching. “It was really difficult to Worth said. Michael Morris Worth traveled through choose a place to go, but it Worth went to a low land Position: Small Group Instructor Project Dragonfly, a group came down to safety and and cloud rainforest, which run by the Cincinnati where I felt comfortable he said, enhanced his Previous Job: I was a Small Group Instructor last year Zoo and Miami of Ohio about traveling,” Worth teaching because he got a at Edgewood. University. said. first hand experience with What was your reason for coming here? I was asked According to cincinatizoo. Worth was not the first WHS the rainforest. by Mrs. Jorney-Gifford to move from Edgewood to Woost- org/advanced-inquiry- teacher to travel through Worth enjoyed many things er High to fill the open position. program, the project Project Dragonfly. about his trip. promotes inquiry. Drew Gerber, Intervention “It was neat to meet 20 The Web site stated that, Specialist, traveled to Belize other teachers from all Sharon Tapolcsanyi “The Advanced Inquiry through the program. around the U.S. and talk Position: Intervention Specialist Program (AIP) is a one-of- “Going to Belize was about the same issues. a-kind graduate program the best class. I learned We could work together Previous Job: I worked at Copley High School for four designed for educators who a lot through a hands-on to connect everything to years as an Intervention Specialist Tutor and Key Club expirence like snorkling and science. I also enjoyed the Adviser. are interested in developing If you could make any new school rule, what would their inquiry-based teaching going through rainforests,” rainforests because I got an it be? skills while helping to affect Gerber said. opportunity to be first hand All students must participate in one choreographed flash- positive social change in Through Project Dragonfly with something I teach,” mob once a semester that causes no harm to others. their local communities.” Worth said he learned a lot. Worth said. Worth received this “I learned inquiry processes Worth said he would Photos by Maggie Guttman and Cody Smith. Only five of the new staff members at WHS this year opportunity by applying. like the scientific method recommend this program to were featured in this issue; other new members will be highlighted in upcoming issues. Worth then choose where he that allows students to ask other teachers. 4 ARTS the wooster blade // sept. 16, 2011 We Remember.

The 10th anniversary of September 11th, 2001

crippling and claiming Above all, since Sept. 11, [9/11] America heals together lives. American culture has not Much has not changed changed. white. People are failing to passed. Public transporta- a Nigerian terrorist by the since Sept. 11, 2001. After the attacks, the see the middle ground. tion and Islamic phobias name of Umar Farouk Ab- The average every day country came together and Much has changed since skyrocketed. Security at dulmutallab on Christmas teenager may have had to a sudden resurgence of Sept. 11, 2001. The single sporting events increased day of 2009. grow up with dark memo- patriotism swept through most deadly attack on ten-fold. The “No-Fly List” The rise of security and ries of the past, but there the streets. our home-soil pierced the became a household term. desire to be all knowing by was and is no psychological There is a common mis- minds, hearts, and souls America was on lockdown. the government correlated impact on America’s youth conception that this is a Noah Spectori of just about every citizen In the eyes of many citi- to a rise in overall tension because of the attacks. once-in-a-nation’s-lifetime graphics editor of the world, whether they zens, nothing was safe. in the everyday life of the Kids my age have grown occurrence, and since Sept. cried or cheered. A random poll taken by American citizen. up and become profession- 11, American patriotism has Post-Sept. 11 America has Ever since then, the Gallup.com states that In 2008, US News & als just as the generation changed. made many hasty general- persona of our nation and just after Sept. 11, 2001, 59 World Report stated that before them did. This is not true in the least. izations. consequently the persona percent of American citizens people who had no family Another constant is terror. From Pearl Harbor, to the Whether it comes to do- of the world changed in were very to somewhat history of heart condition, Since the beginning of man, Cold War, to Hurricane mestic or foreign issues, the dramatic fashion. worried that they could but were incredibly stressed there has always been men Katrina, the country has set one I see trending most is The Patriot Act, a law be a potential victim to due to the terror attacks of willing to die for the con- aside differences to unite for the generalization that Sept. deducing the restrictions of terrorism. The poll dipped Sept. 11, were much more tempt in their heart. a common cause to contain 11 changed everything, or the government to moni- all the way to 28 percent in prone to having a heart Al-Qaeda, Hamas, the Tali- it’s resilience, as post-9/11 just as wrong, that Sept. 11 tor phone calls and peruse mid 2004, and was raised attack. ban. They were here before America did to heal itself changed nothing. private information of to 42 percent right after the Years later, the terror at- Sept. 11. They’ll be here well of its physical and psycho- But, it’s never black and any American citizen, was foiled bombing attempt by tacks of Sept. 11 were still after. logical scar tissue. How to memorialize tragedy

Elizabeth Kleinhenz on United Flight 175 which and learning more about front editorr crashed into the World the event,” Bucher said. Trade Center’s South Tower. Social Studies Dept. member Generations from now, Sept. Freed stated that the attacks Phillip Klein stated another Student 11, 2001 will remain with us— should be remembered as an point: “The whole purpose in our history books, in our example of how Americans of remembering tragedies is memories and in our hearts. can overcome adversity. using it as a reason to learn.” As 9/11’s tenth anniversary “It was very impressive Indeed, The United States perspective approaches, many Ameri- to hear stories about how should use the upcoming cans are recalling the infa- people responded...I believe anniversary to reflect on mous day on which the Twin the terrorists were surprised how we have responded to Towers fell to ruin, nearly that when the buildings the attack and what lessons fell down, it didn’t cripple we have drawn from it. changes 3,000 innocent victims lost their lives and ineffable and crush our entire cul- In turn, we should take grief overtook our nation. ture. During the attack, we precautions to ensure that Paying homage to these were flexible, courageous a similar tragedy does not “The changes in our country have victims and their families is and brave,” Freed said. happen again. an important way to com- Many current high school revolved around our security and memorate 9/11. aged students, who have While doing so, Americans little or no memories of the trying to make ourselves feel more should also honor the fire- infamous day, may find it fighters and other workers difficult to commemorate secure...” who stormed into the burn- the extraordinary magni- ing buildings to save others. tude of loss or Americans’ Tricia Stefancin “The people who made a con- rising above the tragedy. copy editor scious decision to put them- However, according to Ally Bucher (11), there are still selves in harm’s way were Ten years ago, the United States was attacked and it was because of this attack, that changes were ways for younger Ameri- heroes,”Social Studies Dept. made to the lifestyle of Americans. cans to join their older coun- member Nell Reardon said. Meredith Bruch (10) said one change is that people are more aware and cautious in their actions terparts in memorializing Ralph Freed is a member of now. 9/11’s tenth anniversary. the United States Air Force “The attack scared a lot of people. I don’t remember much. I just remember watching it on the “Younger generations are who flew two hours in Af- television and seeing how scared my parents were. It scared me,” Bruch said. still able to honor those ghanistan immediately fol- Emily DeVincent (12) said she thought the only major thing that affects most civilian life in Amer- who died by talking to lowing 9/11. ica is the change in travel and security for transportation. their parents or other adults Freed was also a friend of “With regulations such as having shampoo bottles being really tiny, security has been a lot more who may recall it better Mike Horrocks, the copilot strict,” DeVincent said. According to msn.com, other regulations made by airlines include the sizes of suitcases (varying by airline), random pat downs, x-ray machines and more sensitive metal detectors. “You cannot just get on a plane; you have to go through all of this really annoying security. It is the one thing people come across the most, airplane travel. It is a bit of a nuisance. I guess the real question is whether all that is necessary or not,” DeVincent said. Social Studies Dept. member Nell Reardon said that airport security is one of the more noticeable changes in America because it takes away some of the freedoms that Americans have such as the right to privacy. “The changes in our country have revolved around out security and trying to make ourselves feel more secure. According to research, not a whole lot that was done actually made us more secure,” Reardon said. Reardon believes that the United States is still trying to get its bearings after the 9-11 attacks. “It does take awhile historically to put this type of event in perspective. So as we gain a little bit of distance we can understand who we can act as a country to make something positive out of this horrible situation,” Reardon said. Reardon said she doesn’t think the United States is there yet. She believes people still need to gain the necessary distance from the tragedy. the wooster blade // sept. 16, 2011

SPORTS Noah Spector Boys’ cross country Girls’ cross country aims for state meet Girls’ volleyball sets wants OCC in long run Eylie Buehler of his teammates. “We have a lot of girls who spectrum II editor Ellie Rickett Brock Berlin (12), captain sports editor have trained and improved and four year member of for a winning season over the summer, which After finishing second in the cross country team, The girls’ and boys’ cross has really helped the team,” the conference the previous is excited to see how this Allison Canfield a lot on how they needed to country teams recently Anderson (10) said. season, boys’ cross country season unfolds. Berlin said spectrum editor improve from that game. hosted the Wooster invite White says that her team hopes to start and end this the team is working their Mariah Whitman (11) said last Saturday. The girls is on the right track to win season strong. way to get at least their top The varsity volleyball her biggest goal this year is placed thrid out of all. the OCC and be eligible for Coach Doug Bennett, the five runners under the 18- team has started out 1-1 to beat Orrville at the end of Beginning the season, regionals. She also has high boys’ track and cross country minute mark, while there with a surprisingly young the season. Coach Nikki Reynolds says hopes for making it to states. coach for 12 years, plans on are already three runners roster this year, adding “We need to specifically girl’s cross country team Reynolds agrees with White leading the team to victory running at 16 minutes. two freshmen and three practice blocking and appears to be off to a good and would like to qualify for this season. Both Berlin and Walter sophomores to its numbers. staying aggressive on the stride. regionals, making the top Bennett believes this year’s look forward to leading their Captain Aimee Burgess (12) net,” Whitman said. “We won our first meet and four out of the OCC. team looks promising and team to victory, surpassing explained that the younger Head coach Jen Snowbarger have our entire varsity team “I want them to improve wants to push his runners to their goals and overcoming varsity roster is usually not said that it is too early in the returning along with some their time and get stronger strive for their best. challenges this season. common, but is a positive season, to tell how the rest of new standouts on the team,” as they race, I also want them “We improve day to day, After finishing first out of thing for the team after the their games will go, but that Jackie White (11) said. to achieve their personal week to week, but I believe seven teams at their first five seniors leave next year. she is very optimistic. Returning lettermen from best times at each meet,” we have the ability to have a meet, eighth out of 17 teams “Our team has done well “Being young has its ups last year are Claire Miller Reynolds said. shot at states,” Bennett said. at Revere, seventh out of 21 so far, we just have to keep and downs, but I am positive (12), Kimmie Sibilia (12), “We’re going to be a really Kalten Walter (11), a second teams at Avon Lake and third up the energy on the court that it will benefit more as Jackie White (11), Kaitlin sucessful team this season,” year runner, thinks the team at Wooster, Bennett added and play at our highest season goes on and they all Aukerman (11), Vicki White (11) is looking good. that after a meet, it is most level throughout the game,” get used to playing at the Anderson (10) and Hannah White said that the teams’ “I think we’ll do really well rewarding to see his athletes Burgess said. varsity level,” Snowbarger Doan (10). two biggest rivals in the this year because we not only accomplish their goals. Varsity had its first loss said. Reynolds adds that these O.C.C. district are Lexington have a good varsity team, The boys’ cross-country against Madison. According The team’s next home players will be the ones that and Ashland. but there’s also some really team will be competing at to Burgess. WHS fell short at game is Sept. 17 against the will qualify the team from The girls take on Boardman good competition between the Boardman Invite on the end, but players learned GlenOak Golden Eagles. districts to regionals. this Saturday away at 2 p.m. team members,” Walter said Sept. 17. Golf team swings for a win Boys’ soccer looking to Sean Hoy-Skubik OCC championship team. sports editor “I’d have to say that our get ahead of the game start to the season is rocky. Greg Rotuno Goal keeper George Kulka The golf team, led by senior All of our team needs to squibs editor (12) also commented on the captain Evan Bahler (12), strive to be consistent. potential of the team. “We is swinging for an OCC Consistency is what we Boys’ soccer started its will have a good season championship this year. need to win matches and season Aug. 23 with a win at this year. We’ve gotten Bahler says that his goals for Joeseph Gorman tournaments. Once our Orrville. progressively better over the season include winning team comes together, then The boy’s soccer team the summer and have made OCC and coming closer we’ve got a legitimate shot currently has an overall some major improvements together as a team. First year at being very good,” said record of 1-4 and a conference from last season,” Kulka golfer Reid Delaney (11) Buckingham. record of 1-2. said. concurred. Bahler agrees that the start P Captain Mike Styer (12) has Daniel Cebul (11) has a “As a team, I would love to the season has not gone as a positive outlook on this positive attitude about to see varsity win OCC. JV well as it should. S season for the team. “This this season. “I have a great I would like to see everyone “Hard work and smart should be a good year for feeling about this year. If improve and ultimately decisions will be our key us. We practice well and we continue to work hard, compete for a varsity spot,” to being a better golf team. Joeseph Gorman play well together as a team, we will have a good shot at Delaney said. We’d love to see students at R which are keys to success in winning the OCC again,” Nick Buckingham (11), one our matches to cheer us on any sport,” Styer said. Cebul said. of the team’s few returning it’d be great school spirit and P Styer added that the all of The boys’ team plays at letter-winners, said that it’d be much appreciated,” the team members have been Lexington on Sept. 20 at 7 several members of this said Bahler. putting in a lot of work. p.m. years team could get 1st Bahler and Buckingham E Team All-OCC. agree that what they lack in However, Buckingham experience they make up for O Evan Wagers does not feel that the rough in natural talent. start they’ve had to their The next golf match is Sept. Girls’ soccer kicks off season is consistent with an 20 at Ashland. V with a strong start David O’Donnell achieve those goals. “This R editor in cheif Tennis aces competition year we obviously want to contend for the OCC I The girls’ soccer team has title and win a few district Alex Holmes This year’s team captains begun their season 4-1-1, tournament games as well. on campus editor are Samantha Murphy (12), and their ultimate goal is We’re a very talented team, Allie Vanata (12) and Ally to repeat as Ohio Cardinal and I don’t see why we can’t Huttinger (12). T J e tta Blain e The girls’ tennis team is Conference champions. accomplish both of those mid-season with a record of “Everyone has stepped up E Last year’s OCC offensive goals,” Wudarweski said. 8-1. at different times to help the player of the year Jenn Second-team All-OCC According to Ally Bucher team succeed, they support Noah Spector Phillipon (12) joins Staci goalkeeper Hackett returns (11) the team has many more each other when the going Hackett (12) and Beth to anchor a defense that girls on the team this year gets tough,” Stan Burris, the S Courson (12) as team has been behind the wins than last year, so they have tennis coach and interven- captain. Phillipon has high of numerous games for the tion specialist department W a full varsity and junior var- hopes for the season. “We girls in the past. sity team. member at WHS, said. opened the season against “What makes us such a “Our goal for this year is Burris added the girls put three teams within our good team is how well we to win the OCC champion- forth a strong effort in every district, and based on how work together on and off the ship,” Amanda Petit (10) match. we played them, we should field. We’re very talented said. “Our strongest opponent get a decent seed come individually, but the thing Bucher agreed, saying the is Lexington,” Bucher said. tournament time,” Phillipon that sets us apart is our team hopes to come in first Petit agreed, adding Orrville said. ability to work together,” this year since they were and Ashland also. Head coach Les Wudarweski Hackett said. very close last year with a The girls’ next match is the set some preseason goals, Wooster will continue play second place finish behind Ashland Invite at Wooster at and feels that this year’s Lexington at home on Sept. Evan Wagers Lexington. 10 a.m. on Sept. 17. team has the ability to 20 at 7 p.m. Generals rush for one more: Wooster football team starts season strong Zach Humrichouser learn from the Wadsworth during the offseason. varsity team, everyone has junior editor game “Everyone worked hard this to be ready and willing “We ran the ball well and summer to make themselves to step up when needed. The varsity football team Devin [Daugherty] through and the team better. Our goal The Wadsworth game was started the season on a the ball well. Defensively, we has been to win OCC and go huge for us to learn what positive note with a 47-20 also played well. Garfield to the playoffs and we have we need to work on even victory over Akron Garfield had a couple of good drives some new guys that can help though we lost and the on Aug. 26, however, but ultimately the kids made us,” Daugherty said. Orrville game at the end fell to a 1-1 record plays when they needed to. McCreary said that of the season is important after a 42-35 loss to We started off well against newcomers like Mason every year,” Preston said. Wadsworth. Wadsworth, but we will use Tomblin (11), Luke McGee McCreay agreed with Head coach Mike that game to improve our (12), Von Blair (11), James Preston and said that the McCreary said team,” McCreary said. Preston (11), and Ben goal of this season is to win this team played Quarterback Devin Nolt (10) will be helpful OCC. very well for their Daugherty (12) said that he contributors to this year’s The football team will first game of the credits the team’s first victory varsity squad. play against Ashland away Noah Spector season and will to the attitude and training “With the new guys to the tonight. the wooster336 blade // september 10, 2010 SQUIBS6 thethe woosterwooster bladeblade //// sept.sep- 16, 2011 the wooster blade // sept. 9 2011

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INSURANCE ONE 7 ARTS the wooster blade // sept. 16, 2011 flash mob phenomena Suspenseful movie sends h mob craze excites students at viewer to the moon flas WHS everywhere. beginning of the movie Sarah Mason The moon-men discover feature editor until the ending credits. an abandoned Soviet Union The two main camera moon lander that seems to shots come from either We have all heard of it – it has been everywhere from the London Underground to be missing its captain. And, the tight-spaces inside the mall courts and even to downtown Wooster. just like clockwork, our plot moon lander, or the blurry, What is it? It’s the latest craze to sweep our country – the flash mob. Abby Peabody unfolds. dark lunar landscape According to merriamwebster.com, a flash mob is defined as, “a group of people arts editor While John stays in orbit outside. These shots create summoned (by e-mail or text message) to a designated location at a specified time to to command the space craft, a bleak, often disorienting perform an indicated action before dispersing.” Though many people assume flash Nate and Ben discover effect. mobs are strictly dancing, there have been many singing flash mobs, an international Apollo 18 is a fast-paced, the terrifying truth that The acting is not quite pillow fight flash mob and more. disorienting space odyssey. was kept secret by the noteworthy, other than a The question is, why have flash mobs become so popular? Although its plot had me Department of Defense for few chilling moments by Participant in Wooster’s downtown flash mob, Kelli Baxstrom (12), believes it is on edge, this film was not years. Lloyd Owen. because of the sense of unity and entertainment that flash mobs create. quite as spectacular as the Moviegoers need to Apollo 18 did have a heart “They’re just something you don’t have to be a certain age to participate in or certain great science fiction space understand that this is stopping climax, though. I skill level. They just get people really excited about whatever event that’s happening,” films of the past. not a movie for those who am not going to spoil it, but Baxstrom said. The plot is simple enough: it is sometime in the 1970s get claustrophobic or are I have not seen a movie that not a fan of shaky camera put me on edge like that in and three astronauts are excited to hear that they work. The entire movie is a while. NYC creates first will board Apollo 18 for a filmed using a vintage 1970s As a whole, fans of the top secret mission to the camera shot. science fiction genre may be flash mob moon, where they will Using this type of camera a little disappointed, after carry out the plans of the shot is very effective in all competing with 2001: A One of the first flash mobs began Department of Defense. some scenes, but watching Space Odyssey and Alien is in Manhattan, according to times- John (Ryan Robbins), an entire film through a no simple task. standard.com. Nate (Lloyd Owens) and scratchy, unclear lens is If you want a decent heart- It was organized by Bill Wasik, editor of Ben (Warren Christie) land frustrating to say the least. pounding sci-fi movie, Harper’s Magazine, in an attempt to mock on the South Pole of the The camera shakes, flips check out Apollo 18. society’s tendency to conform and follow moon and shortly after, upside down and appears trends. you guessed it, creepy to be unclear; confusing This flash mob occurred in three areas of the city. occurrences pop out the audience from the very Rating: B In a Macy’s department store, 130 people gathered around an expensive rug and were instructed to tell store workers that they were gatherers who lived together in a warehouse and were looking for a Watch the Throne sets “love rug”. Simultaneously, in a shoe boutique in SoHo, the beat for summer flash mob participants invaded the shop pretending to be bus tourists. legend Jay-Z, collaborated Otis Redding’s “Try a Little The last part of Wasik’s flash mob occurred in the for one of the best albums Tenderness,” combined Hyatt hotel lobby, where nearly 200 participants by a rap-duo in recent with the verses of West and held a synchronized applause for 15 seconds. memory, fittingly named Jay-Z, puts a genius, catchy Watch The Throne. new-age spin on and old- Watch The Throne’s release school song. YouTube creates most Noah Spector came with no shortage This song differs with of anticipation, with its tracks like “Gotta Have graphics editor original release due for It,”, a song heavy in bass watched flash mob March 2011, but makes and a catchy melody, or up for the delay in sheer “New Day,”, a slow-paced, With 32 million views and counting, the When Kanye West quality of the album. solumn song in which both Christmas Food Court "Hallelujah Chorus" is interrupted Taylor Swift’s Both West’s and Jay-Z’s rappers speak of the life one of the most viewed flash mobs of all time. acceptance speech at the charisma in just about every they wish for their future At noon on Nov. 13, 2010, customers in a mall 2009 Music Video Awards, song on the 12-track album sons. in Niagara Falls were surprised when a woman the national consensus is a constant energy booster If anything, Watch The jumped up and began singing the "Hallelujah was that his peers would to the audience, who can’t Throne is a nice change in Chorus". Gradually, other participants practically shun him from help but nod their heads pace to a rap genre that is so joined in, eventually creating a choir of his status in the upper to the beat as both rappers consistently filled with ear- nearly 100 singers. echelon of the rich and feed off of every line or busting bass and four-word According to the YouTube video, “The famous, possibly halting verse their counterparts belt choruses. Hallelujah Chorus” flash mob was organized West’s career as one of out. If you can, pick up a copy by Alaphabetphotography.com to wish everybody happy the world's great musical Despite the evident sometime and experience holidays and it remains one of the most popular flash mobs producers and rappers. surplus of energy in almost one of the best albums of of all time. Two years later, on Aug. every song, West and Jay-Z the summer and possibly 8, 2011, the same nation that manage to put a handful of the year. anticipated West’s downfall diversity in every track. WHS student participates in listened with eager ears as A song like “Otis,” which Wooster's own flash mob West and his colleague, rap heavily samples soul-singer Rating: A- Wooster’s own flash mob occurred in the town square this summer as a fundraiser for the Wayne Center for the Arts. It was organized and choreographed by a teacher at the Wayne Center for the Arts and WHS band prepares for success participants gathered three times to practice. According to participant Kelli Baxstrom, Vicki Anderson the flash mob danced the mamba. they remember fondly,” performance, and whether “I thought the idea of being in a flash mob was awesome. It was fun to be part of a Adams said. good or bad, it reflects on the group that was everyone form little kids to adults all just dancing to this really simple With 188 students, seven staff The seniors then make a group,” Lizzy Kalikasingh thing, and it got a lot of people excited about the arts,” Baxstrom said. members, and three different marching routine to go along (11) said. halftime shows, the Wooster with the music they choose. But, all this practice pays off High School marching band The band already has when the band marches onto is preparing to make this Technology savvy teachers year a success. Planning for this year’s season started in choose top picks for Web sites the spring of last school Computer Science Teacher year. Nate Greene recommends Film Dan Adams, who has Riot. Film Riot is a Web site in been the WHS band which host Ryan Connolly posts director for 22 years, weekly installements of videos said, “We start by that teach viewers the art of soliciting ideas from the filmaking. previous year’s group to give us ideas of what http://revision3.com/filmriot music and themes they want to play.” Adams then selects music and creates a marching routine for the music. EVAN WAGERS http://labs.ideeinc.com/multicolr/ “I think Mr. Adams The WHS band performs their halftime show for fifth and puts a lot of quality Chad Leggett, District Technology Resource Teacher, reccomends The Mul- sixth grade students district wide. work into making us ticolr Search Lab, which allows you to browse through 10 million different look good,” Jackie White photographs based on a color chosen from 120 different shades. (11), band member, said countless hours of practice the field on Friday night, and of Adam's routines and music put in toward their marching they are able to do their show selections. and music. well, making the show more This year’s halftime The full band started to meet enjoyable. shows will be a nautical the second week in August “I enjoy it the most when the themed routine with pirates, for three hour practices every students are enjoying it the Spongebob, and boats, day, along with two hour most, and the students enjoy the traditional Script Woo practices twice a week. it the most when things are http://www.khanacademy.org/ Homecoming show and the Band students understand going well,” Adams said. senior show. that practice is a necessity to The band will be travelling Leggett also suggests Khan Academy, which has a library of over 2,400 videos and “The senior show is music make their band look good. to its next performance 150 practice activities on different subjects. This Web site is a non-profit organization selected by the seniors in the “Everyone that participates tonight at the Wooster versus on a mission to provide everyone with education. marching band. It is music shares an equal part in the Ashalnd game. 816 Perspectives the wooster blade // sept. 16, 2011 2011-2012

Recent study hall changes stir up commotion the wooster The Wooster Blade answered ‘yes’ that study at WHS, until this 2011-2012 ‘yes,’ implying that they do study halls currently have blade halls are better than having school year. seem productive in this new class sizes in the mid eight- Editorial Board unani- Editors-in-Chief David mously agrees that the new single rooms in which to The students’ productiv- environment. ies, with two class periods structure of study halls is a study and work. ity is an important aspect The majority of the having 120 or more students O'Donnell, Claire Miller negative change for WHS Associate Principal Tyler of any study hall structure, students polled, however, in the L.G.I.R. • Graphics Editor this school year. Keener said that in imple- whether in multiple class- noted that the new study Gifford also said the Noah Spector • Junior menting the new study hall rooms or not. halls did not allow them to change reduces the amount In a recent poll of study Editor Zach Humric- hall students, out of the 81 structure, the administra- According to Associate be productive in complet- of students in the hallways, students polled, the 81 ran- tion did so in keeping the Principal Eric Vizzo, the ing their work as 64 percent which centralizes the study houser • Copy Editor domly selected students students’ best interest in adjustment for teachers and answered ‘no.’ hall, also allowing open Tricia Stefancin • agree with the editorial board mind. students will become easier The students polled agree classrooms to be used by Business Manager concerning the fact that the Keener also pointed out as they work through it with The Wooster Blade students to work in small Drew King-Smith • new study hall structure that students are more and, in the long run, will be Editorial Board in believ- groups if they are working is not an effective learning able to be proactive in the better for everyone. ing that the new structure on the same subject. Front Editor Eliza- environment. environment of this learn- The second question on of the study halls being Although the editorial beth Kleinhenz • On When asked whether ing community and have a the poll asked the students located in the Large Group board respects the intent Campus Editor Alex this year’s study halls are better opportunity to talk to if they find this new type Instruction Room, instead of the administration in Holmes • Focus Editor teachers during their study of study hall productive in of classrooms, is an ineffec- making changes to study better than having single Michelle Bielski • classroom study halls, 84 halls. regards to completing their tive change for the students halls, we disagree with the percent of students polled All the students currently work. as it does not increase their alterations and encourage Sports I Editor Ellie responded with a ‘no’. at WHS have experienced A little over one third of productivity. the administration to return Rickett • Sports II Edi- On the other hand, 16 single classroom study halls the students polled, 36 According to principal to the previous structure of tor Sean Hoy-Skubik • throughout their experience percent, responded with a Anita Journey-Gifford, all study halls . percent of students polled Spectrum Editor Al- lison Canfield • Spec- Thumbs up, thumbs down: trum II Editors Eylie Buehler, Corinne Land- Current events from the Wooster Blade Editorial Board ers • Squibs Editors Greg Rotuno, The Ohio Department of Another year of float Charlie Reynolds • Education released the Full First Day of School building, parades, fun, Steve Jobs Leaves Apple Arts Editor Abby 2010-2011 local report and the Homecoming cards. WCSD received dance is starting yet Peabody • Views an “Excellent with again. Editor Austen Yorko Distinction” rating. With nothing being • Staff Writers Au- planned on the first day The CEO of Apple, Steve tumn Hauenstein, of school, the Editorial WCSD Excellent Rating Homecoming Traditions Jobs, resigns, leaving the Victoria Anderson, Board feels that the first company stocks in a down Brooke Courteman- day of school should be turn and the future looking che, Hannah Doan, shortened. murky. Colin Faulkner, Luke Flechler, Juliet Freed, Emily Kridel, Lauren 9/11 staff Miller, Devin O’Rourke, Logan Price, Kyra reflection: Rudy, Mariah Whit- man, Timothy Yuhas, American Sydney Zedd • Artists As we reach Matt King-Smith, Logan passing the tenth Wengerd, Catherine anniversary of Freed • Head Photog- the attacks, rapher Jetta Blaine • remembered On the we need to Photographers Evan ten year reflect on the Wagers, Corey Yaca- anniversary of past, while also praro, Cody Smith, Jo- this tragedy, looking toward seph Gorman, Jordan overcoming the future. Ray-Rogers • Adviser our fears and -Tricia Kristi Hiner sterotypes Stefancin, Copy The Wooster Blade would be a Editor is a biweekly student step toward publication printed peace. We every other Friday must forgive, by the Newspaper but never Production classes at On the eve of our tenyear anniversary, forget. it is time to reflect and time to hope. Wooster High School. -Sarah Mason, The paper is designat- My hope is that The United States Feature Editor pursues a course of action that ed as an open forum encourages peace and guarantees and follows publishing that a tragedy like 9/11 does not guidelines as estab- happen again. lished in a district-wide -Elizabeth Kleinhenz, Front Editor publications policy 9/11, even through all of the disaster, has brought protecting students’ the nature of Islam into the limelight, and is now freedom of expression. more than ever before open for discussion about All copy, art and what Muslims truely believe. photography are prop- -Hannah Doan, Staff Writer erty of The Wooster Blade and cannot be reproduced without Local girl has sentimental bond with county fair tradition permission. Letters to the editor are limited Otis, Milo, Alfie, Stanley learned how to sneak I am able to sell him at him occupied, and away to 300 words and The and Guthrie, are all the behind me so he can run the end, I reply simply from the cat food that is names of my Wayne ariund unsupervised stating that I just do. in the barn. Wooster Blade County Fair pigs. This outside. One time, he The first year I bawled Being a senior, I think reserves the right to being my last year show- opened another pig’s my eyes out, the second it has finally started to print and edit as per ing, Guthrie is my final pen with his nose when year got better and only hit me that this will be a length and content. Megan Gant market hog. I wasn’t looking, to let a continued to get easier to year of lasts. The Wooster Blade is on campus editor I love raising pigs for friend out. the point that I did not This being my last a member of Quill and shed a tear last year with Wayne County fair will the fair. I have no inten- There is a gentle caring Scroll, National Scho- side to market swine as Stanley (as inhumane as be my first reality check I will admit it, and as tions of becoming a pig lastic Press Association well, all of my pigs have that sounds). for what I am really in corny as it sounds, I love farmer and there is a big and Columbia Scholas- the fair. difference between both been known to immedi- I have a feeling this for this year. Raising tic Press Association. Ever since I was little, of them. ately fall over on their year will be different. I pigs was a good chap- I remember looking I have had a special side when someone rubs have gotten really close ter of my life and I will The Wooster Blade forward to that one bond with every single their belly, and anything to Guthrie, probably be- greatly miss it, but it will is printed in week where I could eat a one of my pigs, but Otis, will be done for a marsh- cause he is super spoiled. only allow me to look cooperation with bunch of delicious food, my first one, and Guthrie mallow. He begins to whine to be forward to the future Wooster’s The Daily ride the ferris wheel and will always mean just a Truth be told, it will be let out of his pen when- and having a potbelly Record. Letters and walk through the animal little bit more to me. a sad morning on Sept. ever he sees me walk pig as a pet once I finish inquiries should be ad- 15, auction day. into the barn, only so he college. barns. Pigs are smart, there’s dressed to The Woost- Every year I try and can scrounge around the My pigs and my Going to WHS, I never no doubt about it. Guth- er Blade, 515 Oldman would have guessed that rie recognizes me and ready myself but there barn for trouble. Eventu- experiences at the fair Road Wooster, Ohio one day I would be a knows my voice. is no getting around it. I ally, this leads me to feed have shaped my life in a part of the place that for When I tell him that it show up to the fair and him a few marshmal- way I could have never 44691. The Wooster some odd reason en- is time to eat he runs to leave with a check. lows and ends with me imagined, and I have no Blade can be contacted tranced me. his feed pan. He has also Everyone asks me how rubbing his belly to keep regrets about any of it. at 330-345-4000 ext.