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Volume 55, Issue 1 YOUR NEWS FOR OAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL September 30, 2016 by Hannah Welling ...you bleed red. You know you’re from Oak Hills when..... Familiar face fronts If our Oak Hills High School education has taught us anything, it is the common knowledge that we bleed red. Bleeding any other color would be unnatural. Football ...you don’t even notice the smell of B.O. in the hallways on a hot day. by Ethan Cundif We’ve all been there. You’re walking the hallways freshman year. You turn the corner and suddenly pound into Alumnus Kyle Pross- he feel about working with former a wall of stank. Tis stank is the result of our nonexistent air conditioning on hot days and usually occurs in the er graduated from Oak Hills in teachers, Prosser answered with, months of August and May. But don’t worry. You get used to it. 2004, and has returned to coach ¨It’s unbelievable. It’s crazy seeing the football team. Having walked these teachers now so long afer I ...you love the sound of bagpipes. these hallways himself, he said, ¨It’s was here, just sticking to Oak Hills. Te call of the Highlander. Staying true to our roots and traditions is a signifcant part of Oak Hills culture. helped, bringing in some of our at- It is just exciting to me. Te pro- titude during my era and adjusting gram when I was here, team wise, ...you know the Bridgetown Skyline is the best post game spot. to the new ways, they are fnally we all went everywhere together. It is a right of passage for the most spirited students to meet at the Bridgetown Skyline following each sporting embracing the fact that they have Technology was not advanced; we event to celebrate the love for our school, as well as our city. Te food is great and the energetic atmosphere is coaches that care.¨ He explained found ways to get here, excuses even better. that afer being named head coach, were minimal, we found ways to the community imme- succeed instead of ...you cringe at the color purple. diately rallied behind fnding the easy way Loyalty runs deep here at Oak Hills, and to be aligned with rival school colors is widely unacceptable. Te color him and the team. out. Now those same purple should never be worn on your body. When asked how close values that were here he is with the commu- when I was here, they ...you know kilts are completely acceptable. nity and about what need to be reactivat- A kilt is a knee-length, skirt-type garment that originated in the traditional attire of men and boys in the kind of support he ed. We are getting Scottish Highlands of the 16th century. On any given day, the students of Oak Hills High School may be seen receives, Prosser said, the guys back to face wearing kilts to pay tribute to our beloved mascot, the Highlander. Kilts have become casual Friday wear for ¨I’m pretty close to the to face relationships. many spirited students. community, my public Feelings were not as background and me going to col- sensitive, you were able to joke ...you pull out your imaginary drum sticks every time the drumline performs. lege close to home has allowed me with all your friends.¨ No Oak Hills student, even those with the strongest of wills, can resist the sound of drumming. Pep rallies to become so close with the whole Without a doubt the Oak wouldn’t be the same without the enthusiasm from the band as a whole. community throughout the years.¨ Hills community has changed this Prosser said that sports year. Te school and community ...you are in the bathroom and someone walks in on you. have always been an important are behind the coach and his team Even the restrooms in the new wing have locks put on backwards, don’t lock all of the way, or are cut of. If part of his life. He said, ¨Early in 100%. Prosser has indeed become you’re not paying attention, someone might interrupt your “special time”. life it kept me out of trouble and the new face of Oak Hills football. develop relationships. All the However, Prosser is hesitant to ...you always feel like you’re part of a family. coaches I’ve had helped shape accept this title. He explained, ¨It’s Whether you’re involved with a club you’re passionate about, have strong relationships with teachers, or simply me into who I am today. Now, it good, but it’s not about me, it’s love the environment here, there is a special place for everyone in the heart of Oak Hills High School. has enabled me to give back not about us. As soon as the commu- only to the Oak Hills community, nity realizes that, it will make us but the Highlanders develop into stronger.¨ As Prosser would say, young men, into fathers, hus- we’re “All In.” bands.¨ When asked about how the program changed and how does

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Hannah, always with a positive mind, follows her role model Audrey Hepburn’s quote, “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” She hopes you fnd happiness and opportunity in the upcom- Ethan Cundiff ing school year. Ethan is a senior at Oak Hills who always has something on his mind, and of course it has to do with sports. If Ethan is not slinging pizzas, he’s either at a sporting event or doing a post game report for the soccer team. In his free time, Ethan likes to watch sports or listen to some killer music. Ethan’s theme song is, well, obviously “Bringing Sexy Back” by Justin Timberlake. Ethan wants everyone to know that his favorite quote is, ¨It wasn’t me¨- Shaggy. Brenna McDermott Brenna is a senior at Oak HIlls who enjoys watching Netfix and making sarcastic comments when she knows the peo- ple on the screen can’t hear her. In her free time, she likes looking at cute pictures of pugs, crying over cute scenes in Grey’s Anatomy, and spending more money than she is allowed to. Brenna joined the Tartan because she likes writing short articles and learning about new things that are going on at Oak Hills. Brenna is “a brilliant brunette with lots of blonde moments.” - Anonymous. She hopes that you enjoy laughing at her articles this year. Leah Falco Leah is a junior at Oak Hills who procrastinates every assignment to the last minute, cries over fctional characters, and slowly falls asleep every moment of the day. She reluctantly swims, reads whenever possible, and plays with her sister’s cats, Tim and Ke$ha. When she’s not stressing, she likes to jump around to Indian rap and sappy country music. While she is stressing out, she fnds herself singing the themes to TV shows like Danny Phantom. Leah likes saying inspira- tional things like, “Every point in your life, even if it’s tough, is something to cherish and be happy about”-Jared Padalecki. Regardless of her lack of sleep, she hopes that you enjoy reading the Tartan this year. Abby Kromme Abby is a junior at Oak Hills who enjoys eating more ice cream than she should and pretending like she knows what’s going on. She doesn’t have much free time due to her involvement in Student Council, Key Club, Class Government, NHS, Tennis, and Track. Abby lives by the quote, “A candle loses nothing from lighting another candle.” -Anonymous. Not for the deeper meaning about giving and what-not, but because she believes it should always be lit. She hopes you fnd her articles this year to be as lit as she intends for them to be. Abby Dye Abby is a junior at Oak Hills who enjoys literature. In her free time, she likes to read. Abby joined the Tartan because she wants to have a stronger connection to Oak Hills. She is constantly busy between working on writing and working at Kroger. She believes “the stories we love best, live in us forever’’- J.K Rowling. Her goal is to keep you up to date with her articles. Alli Auel Alli is a junior at Oak Hills who enjoys spending time with her two very cute doggies, Daisy and Poncho, and having mental breakdowns over the many hours of homework she receives. She spends most of her time working, studying, being a dog mom, binge-watching Netfix, and writing for the Tartan. As a writer, and more importantly, as a human being, Alli believes that “the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched- they must be felt with the heart” -Helen Keller. With an exciting and long school year ahead, she hopes everyone makes the best of what it has to ofer. Jocelyn Collett Jocelyn is a junior at Oak Hills who enjoys Halloween and working many many hours at her job while giggling with her best friends over things they fnd on Tumblr. 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BENJAMIN SCHAPKER ELIZABETH HOFFMAN JARED COX GABRIELLA LEPOF 1. Why should people vote 1. What is your favorite 1. Who is your dream date? 1. What is your favorite for you? thing about your partner? Rachel Ray for sure. I need me a thing about your partner? They should vote for me His fip phone woman who can cook. His swimmer bod forsure because I’m the GOAT, and I 2. If you don’t win, who 2. Who are you wearing? 2. Why should people vote have a HUGE heart. should? I like to think the sheep who for you? 2. What is your transporta- Dennis Martin because he is produced the cotton for my shirt Because my parents will fnally tion to the dance? the biggest drama queen I was named Martha, it seems be proud of me for doing Flintstone style know. ftting somehow. But I can’t say something with my life. 3. What is your theme 3. Why should people vote for sure since I wasn’t the guy 3. Who is your dream date? song? for you? who herded Martha. Slash from Guns n Roses or 3. What hair products do you Is that even a question? (Girl It would be cool if a third Reggie Nelson. use? on Fire) grader was Homecoming 4. What is your transporta- A cocktail of three parts “Rogaine” 4. If you don’t win, who Queen. tion to the dance? fve parts “Touch of Grey”. That should? produces the luscious mane that Probably my super sweet silver Murph and Mikaely calls my head home. Honda Civic.

MATTHEW MURPHY MIKAELY CLARK MORGAN BEARE BRAD WEIDNER 1. One turn on, one turn off? 1. Who is your dream 1. Who is your dream date? 1. Why should people vote for That´s a tough one... it´s Light Switches…lol get it. you? date? Luke Bryan. Luke’s are just between Baylie Wieck, 2. Why should people vote for you? So I can beat Morgan. Jessica Baltzersen, my type. Pssshhh have you seen the other guys. 2. What is your morning rou- Myranda Record, and 2. Why should people 3. Plans after the dance? tine? Samantha Jostworth. They are I plan on getting super vote for you? all bomb shells so either way its “Wake up in the morning feeling super…hydrated by drinking plenty So I can beat Mikaely. a win-win. of water and going to bed in a timely like P Diddy” 3. What is your morning 2. What is your transportation to the dance? manner. 3. Who are you wearing? routine? DOLCE AND GABBANAAAAAA I asked Carlie if I could use 4. What hair products do you use? Grab my glasses, I’m out her family helicopter and she A nice healthy amount of Gorilla glue 4. If you don’t win, who should? the door; I’m gonna hit didn´t say no, so I guess that´s (shout out to my boy Harambe) each Sandy so she doesn’t get the city. a defnite maybe. morning to ensure that my hair keeps deported. Who are you wearing? 3. What are your three best its form throughout the day. Only the best qualities? 3 words. hand-me-downs. Jr. Pro. Championship. September 30, 2016 Your News for Oak Hills High School 5 COURT 2016

HANNAH WELLING SAM BEPLER KYLE MONTAG SANDY HABBAS 1. What is your favorite thing 1. Why should people vote for 1. Who is your dream date? 1. Who is your dream date? Kendall Jenner. I’ll probably attempt to about your partner? you? Cleary Justin Bieber! Or maybe my ask her to prom again since last year Because there’s a lot of me to go boyfriend, Howie Zade. His hip hair didn’t work, so please around prom time 2. Who is your dream date? around. 2. One turn on, one turn off ? hit me with a rt when I @ her. Turn On: Guys with tattoos The President (of NHS) 2. What hair products do you 2. What do you do in your free #TrulyBlessed. Turn Off: Guys in 3. Who are you wearing? use? time? purple.Yuck! Walmart None, I wake up with these curls. Well every Saturday me and Mr. Mar- 4. What are your three best 3. What is your favorite thing tin meet up and watch college football 3. Why should people vote qualities? about your partner? while checking our Christian Mingle for you? My eyebrows, my eyebrows, and She’s very powerful within the profles. Single guy stuff. #Saturdays- Because Trump will be deporting me school. my eyebrows. arefortheboys shortly. Gotta leave America on a 4. What is your meal plan 3. What is your meal plan be- high note! before homecoming? fore homecoming? 4. What is your theme song? Going to smash about 10 racks of I don’t know. Ask Sandy, she’s paying. Gold Digger/Kanye West Montgomery Inn ribs.

RYAN BATTE HALEY COX HOWIE ZADE YASMINE GARADAH 1. Why should people vote for you? 1. Who is your dream date? 1. Who is your dream date? 1. One turn on, one turn off? I’m like the Obama of Leonardo DiCaprio for sure. He’s Peggy Bepler Turn on: the way he cooks middle Homecoming Court, I’m making worried about global warming 2. What is your theme song? eastern food. Turn off: doesn’t own a history and I’m barely black. too. John Cena theme song Ferrari. 2. Plans after the dance? 2. What is your meal plan before 3. Who are you wearing? 2. Plans after the dance? Hoping they’ll clear the gym and homecoming? Kim Kardashian clothing line Hitting up every fast food restaurant on shoot cause buckets never stop. I plan to eat any food that comes 4. What is your morning Glenway. 3. What is your morning routine? my way. routine? 3. What do you do in your Wake up, look at my basketball 3. Why should people vote for you? Roll outta bed 5 minutes before school free time? laying next to me, hitting the It took a ton of work to hack into starts and break records for most Think about Harambe’s death. snooze button, then repeat. the original voting for me to be 4. What is your favorite thing tardies. 4. What is your favorite thing about on Homecoming Court and it about your partner? your partner? would suck to do it again to win How we can talk about people behind She’s from Delhi also known as Homecoming Queen. their backs in Arabic without them “D-Block” or “Da Block”. realizing. September 30, 2016 Your News for Oak Hills High School 6 FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES Audrey Busker Jonathon Welling Thalia Georges Ben Murray

What do you look for in a What are your three best What do you look for in a What do you look for in a man? qualities? man? man/woman? Tall, dark & handsome. My hair, my bands, and my A Syrian god with a bright 440 pounds, covered with fashion. smile looking to marry. What is your idea of a hair, lives in the Cincinnati perfect Homecoming Meal plan before Home- What is your theme song? Zoo, and is great with kids. proposal? coming? “Teardrops on my Guitar” by “Don’t be a weenie, go to Wherever my sister will take Taylor Swift. What is your theme song? hoco with me?” and then me. “Fergalicious” by Fergie. give me a weiner dog. Perfect date? Do you have a certain age April 24th, cause it’s not too What are your three best your date must be? cold and it’s not too hot. What do you do in your qualities? It does not matter as long as free time? I’m good at breathing, I can they’re not above 25. Why should someone ask I make a lot of memes. stand on one leg for 10 sec- you to Homecoming? onds, and I can wink with 2 Turn on/ turn off? Because they’ll defnitely be eyes at the same time. Off: bad odor the better looking date. Why should someone ask On: Not like, 25 pounds of you to Homecoming? Turn on/ turn off? make up. The natural look. Because I’ll look great in my Off: not knowing the forms dress. of ‘there’. On: double my height. You don’t have to be lonely at..... www.HighlandersOnly.com by Abby Kromme JUNIORS SENIORS Olivia Brown Hamza Brijawi Sophia Georges Jack Baltzerson

How tall are you? What are your three best What do you look for in a What do you look for in a qualities? 5’4 and so much more! man? woman? I’m pretty fexible, I laugh 10 fngers, 10 toes, and a A huge...... heart, and a What are your three best at my own jokes so she working brain. qualities? doesn’t need to, and I’m great pair of...... lungs My forehead which is longer loyal. Meal plan before home- than the mile long, knowing coming? Perfect date? every JB song, and my dou- Turn on/ turn off? I’m a cheap date. I’m good Ann Schapker ble chin. On: heart rate of 120/80 with Big Macs. mm Hg. Off: Big feet How much money do you Why should someone ask How much do you have have in your bank ac- you to homecoming? in your bank account? count? What is your mode of Everyone should give to Enough to take you on a $17.38 transportation to the charity once in a while. date. dance? Why should someone ask A razor blade scooter with What is your theme song? you to Homecoming? customized handles. “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira. What is your mode of I’m the best twerker at Oak transportation to the Hills! Why should someone ask dance? you to Homecoming? The 1200 Trojan Horse I have like, almost 400 followers on Twitter. September 30, 2016 Your News for Oak Hills High School 7

by Brenna McDermottOak Hills: The Movie Freshmen First Homecoming When looking at Oak couple thousand times. by Sydni Crass Hills, you may see just an average Ten you have the com- As much as you upper- will make it more fun and many homecoming events school. We all understand the mons at lunch, where you never classmen make fun of us memorable.” An important as you can. Homecoming struggles of waiting for 15 minutes know where your group will sit that day. I asked freshman Alexis freshman, you’ve all been thing to remember is that if is not just the dance. Te just to get out of the parking lot, trying to get through one of the Kroll, “If Oak Hills were a movie, there. Tat’s right, each and you have a date, do not forget games are part of it as well, intersections, the cheering section what movie would we be in the every one of you at some to bring them a boutonniere so enjoy them just as much. at football games, the pep rallies, commons at lunch?” She answered, point in your high school or corsage. Tis is one thing At the dance, have fun with and of course trying to fnd a table “Mean Girls because we all have careers were freshmen. You freshmen tend to not know everybody, and if you let in the commons at lunch. If you our little groups that we sit with and we don’t talk to anyone but our know what it’s like to walk about or forget. It shows that yourself go a little bit, it will think about it, a movie could be written about all the things that table.” We all know that we never into a new school, to be be successful. makes Oak Hills unique. talk to other people because half of booed at assemblies, to be Although being a fresh- We all dread having to the population doesn’t like people considered the babies of the man means being one of wait 15 minutes just to get out of anyway. school, and what it’s like the youngest in the school, the parking lot. I asked a couple In addition, you have the pep rallies that are always full to be dreaming about your it also means getting the of OHHS students, “If Oak Hills were to be a TV Show, what TV of so much spirit and pride for frst Homecoming parade, same opportunities as the show would we be in when we are our school. I asked junior Sydney game, and dance. It’s stress- upperclassmen when it all trying to get out of the parking Longbottom, “If Oak Hills were a ful, overwhelming, and comes to Homecoming. lot at once?” Senior Monet Murray movie, what movie would it be at scary. However, there are Being surrounded by up- says, “Te Walking Dead because the pep rallies in the new gym?” She says, “Schoolhouse Rock ways to avoid the stress of perclassmen may be scary they are all trying to escape from the city at once and all the high- because the drumline always gets planning for Homecoming. at frst, although freshman ways are crowded.” We all love people going.” Te pep rallies are Ask your friends (specif- Matalyn Stokes says she is getting cut of in the line or people the best thing about Oak hills be- ically upperclassmen) or not nervous because “my not letting you out when obvi- cause we all know that nobody has even your older siblings for you came with a date and it’s sister has told me about ously you have been sitting there a better drumline than us. When the drumline performs at the pep advice about what dress to an extremely nice gesture. Homecoming and it’s not forever. We have all experienced this at least once, if not all the time rallies all you hear is the students purchase, who to go with, However, it does not matter that big of a deal,” but being during the school year. going wild and having a great time. and what to expect. whether or not you have a able to share the dance foor, Next, there are the Lastly we have the cheer- Freshman Sabrina Todd date because Homecoming play games, and even start hallway intersections, where you ing section at the football games, stated that she is looking is where you can socialize a conversation with them is have people pushing and shoving where the students come in crazy outfts and chant their loudest to forward to “dress and and with both people you know a rare opportunity that you you around like a pinball machine. OHHS students were asked, “If support the team. If Oak Hills were shoe shopping” the most. and people you don’t. Hav- shouldn’t miss. Oak Hills were to be a movie, what a movie, what movie would we be Girls, no matter your grade ing a date can be fun, but Remember, Homecoming movie would we be in when walk- in the cheering sections at sport- in high school the dress is not having one can be fun as is what every student makes ing through the intersections?” Se- ing events? “Grease because at the always the statement piece. well. And who knows? May- it. So don’t be afraid to come nior Emma Sinnard says, “Scream bonfre they have so much school spirit and that is exactly how the So, don’t be afraid to be be you’ll leave homecoming out of your shell and dance because kids are always screaming in the intersections. It is like a hor- cheering section is at the sporting unique with your style on with a date or a new friend. the night away, because ror flm because you never know if events.” said senior Abby Schro- Homecoming. Remember, it’s important chances are, you’ll be better you are going to make it out alive.” eder. When looking at Oak Hills Some students, like to make sure you have fun. at dancing than most upper- Te intersections have to be the don’t just look at it as a school. We freshman Gabriella Fox, Freshmen, you only get four classmen. worst part of the hallways. You are all just in one big movie. What movie would you say Oak Hills is prefer going to homecom- high school homecomings, may make it out alive but you may have also tripped over a million most like? ing with a date because “it so enjoy them. Go to as shoes and gotten shoved around a CHROMEBOOK CRAZE! by Alli Auel Check out these Clubs by Abby Dye In previous years, as you all may know, Chromebooks were to be kept at school and shared by all students. However, at the beginning of this school year, changes were Equestrian Club made for the beneft of the students. Each student was granted an individual Chrome- Horses are one of the gentlest yet wildest animals that anyone could ride. Oak Hills has been running book to help them with their studies. Not only were students given the responsibility of caring for and bringing the Chromebook to and from school, they were also granted per- an Equestrian Club for 3 years and counting. Even if you are new to horseback riding, you are still welcome to mission to decorate them as they please. As a result, many decorated Chromebooks have come and learn. Junior Madison Adkins, a founder of the club, talks about how all are welcome, “You don’t have been spotted throughout the halls of Oak Hills High School and we have the best designs to know anything about horses or own one. If you are slightly interested, you can join.” Being taught how to ride for your viewing pleasure! horseback, meeting new friends and connecting with horses is just few of the many perks of joining Equestrian Club. Book Club Are YOU looking for adventure just by turning a page? Do you love reading or just eating breakfast? Ten Book Club is perfect for you. Advisor Mrs. Cucchetti hosts Book Club every 3rd Tursday of the month at 7:15 AM; discussing a book that is chosen by you and others through a survey. She describes the purpose of the Annie Aaichle Jessica Rathbone club to be about “Building a community of readers...reading outside your comfort zone.’’ Make sure to stop by and pick up the latest book of the month. Maker’s Monday Tis is another club hosted by Mrs. Cucchetti that is all about designing and being creative. Maker’s Monday is one of many high tech clubs at Oak Hills; teaching anyone coding, 3D printing, and more. If you ar- en’t one of those high tech people, that’s okay, Mrs. Cucchetti also ofers some craf projects, “Sometimes it’s big Abby Krauser Abby Kromme tech like 3D printing and chibitronics and sometimes it’s stuf that isn’t tech.” Big tech consists of technology that you don’t get to experience on a daily basis such chibitronics Chibitronics involves using LED circuit stickers to create DIY projects such as light up cards. If you aren’t looking to commit, “It’s not a club in a sense you have to belong, everybody is welcome to come in on the Mondays.’’ Poetry Club Have a love of writing or just need to express your emotions through words? Poetry club is perfect Tessa Clife Caroline Trenepohl to attend afer school on Wednesdays. As Mr. Groh, one of the club’s advisor, says, Poetry Club is “A group of students with common interest in poetry in general.’’ As well as “Sharing a poem they like or a song.’’ It’s a no judgement zone and all are welcome to come. Fashion Club Tere is no shame in showing of your closet for this club. However, fashion club isn’t just about showing of clothes, but exploring creativity as well. Fashion club is hosted by Mrs. Ambs and Mrs. Campbell on Tuesdays afer school from 3 to 4. Membership fee is $10, which covers the cost of bringing in professional Shiann Cox Rebecca Jones fashion designers and supplies. Te two advisors stated that, “Te goal of the Fashion Club High School Chapter program is to provide expert guidance and to create a community among our high school students-built on sharing, learning, explor- ing, and showcasing students’ talents.” From creating tote bags and t-shirts to learning about potential careers in the fashion world, this club is meant for anyone who is creative and has a love for fashion.

Marissa Leinen Kelsey Schwegman September 30, 2016 Your News for Oak Hills High School 8 Bryce Sauer Rachel Drewes Golf FALL SPORTS Volleyball

by Ethan Cundif United The fall sports season is well underway, so we decided to check in with some of your favorite fall senior ath- letes . These are the four questions we asked them: 1. I am planning on going to the next level. I 1. No, I’m not planning on going to the next want to go to UC, Cincinnati State or NKU. level. 2. My season is going very well, and my 1. Are you planning on going playing at the next level? If 2. We are 2-3 for the season so we aren’t team is also doing very well. exactly where we want to be but I think 3. Winning a golf tournament last year. so, where? we’re on track for our GMC games and we 4. My grandpa because he got me into 2. How is your season going so far? are looking forward to winning the GMC golfng and I have loved it ever since. My championship. parents have been a huge help too. 3. Biggest accomplishment so far this year or in your high 3. My biggest accomplishment is getting 5. How bad are you at your sport? (on a school career? playing time on varsity after I was told I scale of 1-Cundiff with 1 being amazing wouldn’t see the court much my junior year. and Cundiff being terrible)- Some days I am 4. Who is your role model? 4. My mom because she always tells me to Cundiff, other days I am number 1. But most never give up no matter what it is. Paige Knorr of the time I’m 2 or 3. Meredith Brass Cheerleading Soccer Karly Egbers Sophia Georges Golf Te n n i s

1. Yes, I am committed to play D1 1. Still questionable. soccer at Ohio University. 1. Next year I plan on playing golf in 2. Our season is going great! 2. So far the varsity team has only played 1. Yes sir, you will see me at college. I haven’t exactly decided where but my one game and it was against Turpin. It was top two choices are Wittenberg University Looking forward to not only a good challenge for the team but once Wimbledon next year. and Ohio Dominican. basketball season but com- our nerves went down in the second half, 2. Our frst match against Seton 2. So far this season our team has improved, petition as well! Turpin couldn’t stop us. We won 3-1. I would was rough, but then we started But now I’m ranked second in the GMC overall say the season is going great so far. getting into our groove. and have big goals for myself. 3. Defnitely winning State!! 3. In my high school career, I would have to 3. When my doubles partner 3. The biggest achievement would be playing 4. My mom, she’s always say our biggest accomplishment would be varsity as a freshman as the fourth golfer winning the GMC title during the 2015 Izzi (Hassett) and I won a huge even though many people had their doubts pushing me to do my best and season (it was the frst GMC title Oak Hills state tournament match against about me. A second accomplishment would be be my best (not to mention Women’s Soccer has ever won). It showed being co-captain last year and captain this how strong we were as a team and what Springfeld. This is my frst year year. she is always there for me we could accomplish together. playing and Izzi’s second so it 4. My role model is probably super cheesy but when I forget something 4. I would have to say my role model is my was a pretty big deal. it’s my dad. He got me into golf in the frst place important lol.) dad because he’s pushed me to be the player and was there to support me on my good and I am today. I’ve always looked up to him for 4. Serena Williams, even though bad days. Working with my dad has created what he has done for my family. she tries to copy my style. a sort of bond together that can never be 5. Favorite quote your coach uses? “You’ve 5. Pre-Game ritual? Singing Jonas broken. We have struggled together on and been standing there so long you’re killing Brothers or Fergie in a Shakira off the course, but it only made us stronger in Tyler Sanders the artifcial grass.” - Doug Bracken style voice. It really gets the the end. My dad has also fought through much Soccer Tyler Parrish adversity in his life. When people thought Football blood pumping. he couldn’t achieve something he would prove them wrong. Sam Gunther Makenzie Deidesheimer Cross Country Cross Country

1. I haven’t committed to a college yet, but I would love to play at the next level. I’m looking at some D2 & D3 schools to see if I could continue 1. Currently, all of my focus is on going my academic and athletic career. out and playing the best I can during my senior 2. Our season is going well so far. Our record is season. The 20-something seniors on the team, 1-1-1, but we all have high expectations for this myself included, have been through a lot in our year. All of the coaches and players believe a 1. I won’t be going to a college next 4 years at the high school and we want to have 1. Yes, I am planning on going to the GMC title is within reach, and going out as the year so unfortunately I cannot continue something special here in our last year together. next level, I want to run in college but I’m frst Oak Hills team to win a GMC title would be running at the next level. I am excited to have the opportunity to play undecided on where I’d like to run at. incredible. 2. This season has by far been the best college football and I do have options to play at 2. My season so far has been pretty good. 3. My biggest accomplishment of my high the next level. I look forward to weighing all of season I’ve ever had! During my sophomore I’ve trained all summer long and in my frst school career was probably my freshman year these options upon the completion of our season and junior years I was injured throughout when we played Sycamore. We showed up and race I came in second out of 90+ people. and seeing what is best for me in my future. the season and only ran one or two races they didn’t let us warm up on the feld; they 3. My biggest accomplishment so far in 2. As a team, we have made many strides from but this year I’m perfectly healthy and just treated us badly. I remember Coach Turner my high school career was coming in frst last year in the direction that we want to go. arguing with their coach over this and in his have earned a varsity spot. sophomore year in a varsity race. Coach Prosser has brought new energy to the pregame speech he let us know that of all the 3. So far my biggest accomplishment program and all of the guys on the team are 4. My role model would be my previous games we played that season he wanted to win happened my junior year when I ran my buying into to him and each other. In our frst coach, Coach Anderson, he always pushed this one the most. The game was back and forth, fastest time ever and was one of the top two games we feel as if we shot ourselves in the me and connected well with me as well as but late in the 2nd half we were up 2-1 with runners in a jv race with only a week of foot, but Loveland was a great team win and we everyone on the team. He made me want Sycamore threatening to score. I then scored to look forward to getting on a roll for the rest of training because I had just come back from to continue running in high school and seal the game while dusting there Center Back the season. an injury. who was on me all game. Sticking it to Sycamore throughout college. 3. Being voted as the Team Captain by my team- 4. I think my role model is my cross country was so great. 5. If you only had one team to beat this year mates would defnitely have to be my biggest coach Joe Zeiner because he always has 4. I never really had a role model growing up. I who would you want to beat? personal accomplishment in my career. It is a would just always watch my teammates, and if such a positive outlook on our races and If I had one team to beat it would for sure good feeling to know that your teammates and they were great players, I would try and pick up just about everything we do. coaches think highly of you, and I’m sure that be Mason, They tend to win most of the something they did really well and use it in the 5. Favorite sports pickup line? I’d run 10 Kyle (Montag), Nick (Goldfuss), and Jacob (Bush) meets they attend, so most cross country games. miles just to catch a glimpse of you teams don’t get to say they beat Mason. feel the same way.