American Studies Goes to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Senior’S Last Earlier This May, Mr

May 18, 2010 Volume 67 Issue 10 Countdown American Studies Goes to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Senior’s Last Earlier this May, Mr. equal and the 1950’s-1960’s was a nature of the culture,” said Mr. Day: 9 days Stoner’s American Studies class prime example of the lack of justice Stoner. went on a field trip to the re- and equality around the country. The The overall aim of the nowned Rock and Roll Hall of way some were treated shone 1960’s movement was to establish Fame Last Day for a and Underclass- Mu- men: 12 days seum. Music had a very Graduation: pow- 15 days erful impact on society and events through in the music that was being true America where equality was which occurred within our society released at that time. the key word in the system. In- and one of the things focused on “It was kickin’ because stead of the American government in this class is how different influ- there was so much rock n’ roll every- giving each and every citizen equal ences led to the structure of the Inside this issue: where,” said Sean Gorrell. treatment, certain groups of citi- 1960’s in America. zens were discriminated against There are lots of impor- Job Search 2 “After leaving the Rock and didn’t receive the same op- tant details in the musician’s lives and Roll Hall of Fame I learned a portunities of others. This chaotic Elections 2 which reflect how we as Americans lot about the rock n roll culture, and complex era is something I have culturally changed. The way the which was interesting,” said Nel- feel everyone should take interest Student Spotlight 3 people of the younger generation son Bandy. in. Going through the historical were driven to take a stand against Prom Journal/ Ask 4 events on display at the Rock and Anya Throughout time, an their government was in part an in- Roll Hall of Fame Museum will extent of the American people spiration they’d gotten from the help others to understand how Stereotypes 5 have been dissatisfied with the powerful music of that time. Going the nation has formed into its ways of their government. The there and viewing the changes of the Annoying 5 current state. state of things got especially movement while listening to the dif- Dumb Laws 6 heated in the 1960’s when people ferent artists speak of their lifestyle is started to wake up and think in what leaves the biggest impact. Academic Challenge 6 By Isaac Tuttle depth about the government in “The idea is to get an un- Field Trip 7 which they were a part of. Our derstanding of how the music molds country was founded with the Music Review 7 the culture as well as reflecting the belief that every man is created Surveys 8 Page 2 Volume 67 Issue 10 The Search for a Summer Job The search for a summer job Before one chooses where cation make sure the writing is is on. As many high schools let out to apply, make sure it is a business readable. Another important thing for summer, a lot of teens will be that is interesting. If one knows to do is fill out all of the references. looking for or have jobs. There are they would not like to work there If this is done the chance of getting many reasons to have a job when simply do not apply. There are al- the job will be better. you are a teenager. Some of the top ways a few people that get stuck If these guidelines are fol- reasons are saving for college, car with that undesirable job, but they lowed it will be easier to find an insurance, and to be able to have know that they are making money enjoyable summer job. extra money to spend on what one and there is always next year. wants. Now the only problem is One thing that teens do Ben Sloan where a teenager finds the job he or poorly on is filling out applications. she is looking for. First, when one goes to get an ap- There are many job oppor- plication make sure tunities in Loudonville; one just has to look presentable. to know where to look. Local small Second, be prepared businesses are always looking for for a short interview. help, whether in the summer or all Third, know what year. Grocery stores like Gribbles days you can work. usually hire throughout the year and Lastly, make sure restaurants like Raiders and Pizza you give a follow up Hut are looking for workers. Mohi- call a week after to can Adventures is really busy in the check on your appli- summer and is always looking for cation. When one the right person to work there. fills out their appli- Giving it Another Try: The School Levy The May 4th elections have come we are dealing with—our decaying build- well. Issue 2 allows the new casino in Co- and gone, and on the ballot was the LP ings—have not gone away. It is obvious I lumbus to be built in a former Delphi auto school levy. As most people already know am disappointed with these results. I do parts factory, instead of in the Arena Dis- by now, the levy did not pass—with 1,794 appreciate all of the work done by the trict, for fear of destroying the neighbor- votes against and 1,057 votes for. campaign committee, and everyone who hoods’ family-oriented theme. “The vote mirrors local eco- voted yes on this issue,” said Mr. Miller. nomic realities. I encourage building pro- A special School Board meeting ponents to accept the voters’ decision not was held on May 6th regarding the election Haley Carroll to deepen divisiveness by running a special results. The Board started drafting a new election, but rather seek cooperative solu- plan of action. This issue will be on the tions. A root cause of the levy’s defeat is August 3rd ballot. They are proposing to the lack of local economic opportunity. build a new pre-kindergarten through 8th This severely needs addressed,” said Per- grade school building. This new building rysville resident, Phil Gerwig. would cost around $25 million, but $9 This levy would have raised a million of that would be covered by the little more than $27 million to conjoin OFSC. with the $15.5 million that the Ohio Also on the ballot was Issue 1 School Facilities Commission is offering to passed with 62% for. Issue 1 extends the replace the decaying Loudonville- Third Frontier program to 2016, which Perrysville school buildings. gives companies $700 million in additional “It is what it is, but the problems bonds for startup costs. Issue 2 passed, as Page 3 Volume 67 Issue 10 Student Spotlight: Isaac Tuttle All people are different and have a yet but I just want to test my capa- number of hidden talents. Isaac “Three years. For a while I didn’t bilities and keeping working on Tuttle is a senior here at Loudon- want to keep up with it.” playing.” ville High School and he started playing the guitar six years ago. 7. Do you own multiple types of 10. Do you know how to play any guitars? other instruments? 1. When did you start playing? “Fender acoustic and Gibson Sg “The drums, not very well though. “12, the summer before 7th grade” electric, I call her Roxanne” I can get a beat going.” 2. What encouraged you to 11. What are some of your favor- first pick up a guitar? ite guitarists? “The music I listen to” “Jimmy Hendrix, Angus Young, Robbie Krieger from the doors and 3. What music do you listen to? Tom Morello” “A wide variety. 1960’s era, 12. What’s your genre? 70’s, I skip the 80’s, and then 90’s up to today.” “Rock” 4. What inspires you? 13.What are some of your favor- ite bands? “Jimmy Hendrix” “Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Any 5.Why? 8. Are you in a band? band Jack White is in, Velvet un- derground and Bob Dylan” “Because he is remarkable, he is “No” the best guitarist to ever live. He is 14. How far do you plan to go? self taught and has achieved more 9.Do you want to be or plan to be than anyone else on a guitar.” in a band? “Oh I don’t know but I want to play my whole life.” 6. How long did it take you to get “I’d love to be. It is one of my big- the hang of it? gest aspirations. It hasn’t happened Mariah Chapman ACTIVEWARZ Tanning, DVD Rentals, Custom Shirts 419-994-5932 Page 4 May 18, 2010 Prom Journal GIRL 8:00pm: Grand entrance at prom! GUY 7:00am: Wake up 9:00pm: Dance J eat a cookie 12:00pm: Wake up 7:15am: Use the restroom 10:00pm: Dance J drink some punch 1:00pm: Eat Lunch 7:30am: Eat some breakfast(half piece 11:00pm: Dance J Dance J 3:30pm: Throw on tux of unbuttered wheat toast!) 12:00pm: Post prom at A.U!! Ping Pong!! 4:00pm: Some grand march thing 8:00am: Watch Dora the Explorer! 6:00pm-7:30pm: Spend more money at ~ 3 hours later ~ Taco Bell 11:00am: Hair appointment 8:00pm: Still eating 12:00pm: Eat 1 cracker (have to 8:30pm: Show up at prom starve myself to fit into dress) 9:00pm-11:00pm: Dance, stand with 2:00pm: Makeup my buddies 3:00pm: Get into dress 12:00pm: Head to A.U for post prom 4:00pm: Grand march (make sure not Shaina Patterson to fall) 6:00pm-7:30pm: Out to eat at Taco Bell! 7:30pm-7:55pm: Drive to school Dear Anya, - HurtingInHawaii Something had been bothering me a accusing him of cheating because that would lot lately.

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