m (stttdent (tfe) UodemiGs) \i\/OLV/< ) (e(c*bs ond orgcnaizc»t7ori.s) i iporttaitsz) *., . 2^*7-1 rl **7? i • Alliance has not always had the best reputation. Other schools looked down onus for everything from our academics to the performance of our sports teams on the field. But in the 2010-2011 school year, we proved our critics wrong. For the first time, the Alliance City School District was rated Excellent by the state of Ohio. Our cross country and swimming teams sent representatives to regional and district meets. We have added more challenging classes, including dual credit and Tech Prep, plus a couple of new sports teams. We have also taken measures to ensure our school is a happy and safe place. We have shown the world that dynamic. WE legendary. WE ARE involved. WE ARE distinctive. WE ARE 875 Strong. WE ARE Alliance, and WE ARE... Hlli j •••' -"* *eHec K'-**^^*^ m mt^P €§ ^H^.... ^ K« """"ILi^^^fc \ ^$mm ^fe^^ mm / M ^m ^Jg L HY HP r TUi Get It Done! Chavas Young is working hard to get his school work done. Student Life Balancing school and a social life alone. We spend hours upon isn't easy. But when you add a hours on the computer a day job into the mix, it gets even and even when we can spend more hectic. Some students can time with our families, we handle all the extra work, and choose our friends instead. some can't. For the ones who can Our generatiuon is changing so take everything on and more, fast and students have to bear great job. And for the ones who more responsiblities then ever struggle a little bit, you're not before. Get it Straight Students Checking Up! that attend Ian Goodman sporting events updates his Students 54% status on 'that spend 2 or Facebook. more hours on a Students computer a day who spend most' 47%, 49% Students of their time with who spend their friends. Friday nights with friends 75^ 71% Of students use Facebook. Students who have found the balance between school and their social Students lives. who think Texas Roadhouse is the best} 74% place to eat in Alliance. ] 46% Try This On For Size! Paige Felger finds out we ore. "DISTTNCrnVS what she would look Go Alliance! like with black hair. Students cheer on the boys soccer team. Erin Zaleski, Marrisa Cvelbar, Haya Shakhtra, Caroline Zurbrugg, Brandon Abrams, Aaron Kline, Hadil Shakhtra, Mackenzie Burke, Danny Salle Music Time! Danielle Fording Sports have become a major part of takes a break from studying to the student body, either they are in listen to some one, or they come to cheer others on. tunes. Sometimes with all these extra things going on, school gets left behind or forgotten. Homework is left undone and tests aren't studied for. All <Y because of our other responsiblities. I have after Work being the major one, and friends coming in close second. But school sometimes teachers just don't activites, understand these facts. Sure, they are trying to prepare us for college, but like Softball. we aren't there yet. And I hang • • School is out with Working Hard! important, but friends on Brandon Abrams the worked at Giant it's only part of Eagle for most of weekend.} ' his senior year. my life.} / -Charay Yoho -Halie Gandee Senior Senior -"ft ~VWW 'S kiac off trie year anding spirft The cheerleaders accompanied with the football team lead the students and staff in the Alliance High School Alma Mater at the pep rally before the game against the Carrollton Warriors. Every year, Alliance High said senior Gabby the student body School students Osterfeld. "Mismatch participated which participate in Spirit Week day was my favorite day makes Spirit Week 2010 to get everyone pumped because you get to be a success. up and motivated for the crazy; you don't have to big Homecoming game. It be in the social norm by Danielle Thorpe, Kayla all starts on the Sunday matching," said junior Fernandez and Hannah before Homecoming the Haley Donohoe. "Spirit Roden showcase their spirit students come in and week was fun and a lot as they dress all deced out in decorate their assigned of people tried to go red and blue. areas of the school in over the top, which was Kierra Fountain, Alexis Williams. Mycheal Jefferson, and Zachariah attempt to make it better great!" said junior Heston watch as Eric Stahler, Justin Sloat, John Dallas and Kyle than all of the other class Macey Kelley. The week Evans hold Donald Minnich up as high as his spirits. hallways. The cheerleaders ended with a pep rally from both the Varsity and that not only got Junior Varsity squads help students and staff by making signs to let excited but got them everyone know what to involved too. "It was wear that week. Everyone great to see the students has a favorite day to get excited and pumped up dressed up for: during the pep rally." "Superhero Day is my said Mrs.Casey Jenkins, favorite because my two who was incharge of friends and I dressed as making the pep rally the Powder Puff Girls," possible . More than half Is it a bird? Is it a plane? NO! Its Mr. Chris Schillig showing off i * we ore. his strength on superhero day. m ^p] _T>isrnisiernvs E n V 'Mm *> ,- Juniors: Cassidee Swank, Danielle Kemp, Courtney Elliot, Estlin Haiss, Nathan Rice, Devon Stanley, and Caroline Zurbrugg show off their new class Kristen Gobley, Julia Dubaj, Shannon Swonger, Jillian Hall, Molly Schafer, Amanda Catterall pose as they show off their mis-matched talents. Matthew Scott and Alex Bugara wear red and blue to show their spirit. The Days of Spirit Week Batman finds a new Monday: Superhero form as Kierra Fountain. Tuesday: Mis-Match Wednesday: Class Color Lucas Stone climbs the lockers as Sam Potchik gives Lucas Freshman-Pink the go ahead. Sophomores-Green Juniors-Purple Seniors-Black Benjamin Kelley, Jordan Smith and William Draves gives a Teachers-Red thumbs up becuse its red and blue day. Tiursday: Support Another Sport | Friday: Red and Blue Raqueil Hocker and Desiree' Blake get close on class color. Right: Brandon Aldridge sits on Jerry Allbritian's shoulders as Mr. Jeff Shoemaker, Mr. Jeff Graffice, Mrs.Sarah Aleisha Safkow, Aubrey Trautman, Underwood, Mr.Frank Mancini, Mr.Craig Shaw, Mr.Keith Akazhia Newman, and Ashley McGeehen and Mr. Jim Christine the NBC Homecoming Roberts gather for a picture. Queen contestants. Q weve go^th e Homecoming game pumps students up for dan There was a lot of talk Payton was queen , and the week leading up to Craig Minor was king. Homecoming. Who The other attendants would be on the court? were: Cheyenne Harris Who would "paint up" and Ben Draves, for the big game? And, freshman; Dakota Myers most importantly, would and Shane Gurung, the Aviators win against sophomores; Courtney Carrollton? Elliott and Frank Hill, Rumors flew over who juniors; and JennaLee would be elected Tucker and Seth Homcoming king and Gurung, Seniors. queen. When the votes were counted, Takayla Girls: Your top 5 Homecoming Dress Colors o ^ I took my ^ ^. 180 people surveyed Q) •t-ot +> girlfriend 2!11 •% <x c3 one Purple 2 ^ I asked a <JI % ^o c close friend two Blue • t-H H a o I asked o E someone last 19% four Black tX 0 m • n: W minute 2> five Pink 2 I didn't have <3 4% one 10 we ore. "DISTTINCrnVS 1. At the Homecoming game in the student section.4. Alliance and Carrollton go Student Senate President head to head. The Aviators Ashley Greenameyer crowns came out on top 42-35 . 2. Homecoming Queen, Alex Burkett,"Rocket", helps Takayla Payton. pump up the crowd. 3. Aaron Kline shows his Aviator pride Dtrfil'" Ak 1. A-Town girls show how they get down at the Homecoming dance. Halie Cannon, Akazhia Newman and Carmella Gattis seem to be having a great time 2.Finding the right dress, scheduling hair and nail appointments and buying the accesories to match can be stressful. But it was all worth it for Jaszmon Hawkins, DeMicka Adkms, Katrease McElroy and Brittany Wyche. 3. Sophmore Cierra Patton and juniors Melody Dorwood and Jessica Bell had a great time at the dance. 4. The 2011 Homecoming court includes (front row) Queen Takayla Payton and King Craig Minor (second row) Ben Draves, Cheyenne Harris, Frank Hill, Courtney Elliott, JennaLee Tucker, Seth Gurung, Dakota Myers and Shane Gurung. 5. Junior Taurice Scott and seniors Terrion Saunders and Ian Kell remembered the night with a picture ft ^toft Dance the "Arabian Night" away! took me a while to get ready, so I'm glad it was worth it! said sophomore Tyaneika D Luke Inge, Erin Dreger. Marissa Bondoni, Mark Pisanello, Abby Heddleston and Garret VanCamp strike apose for the photographer. "Dude^ 12 Homecoming was the man!" said Mark. Left: "This is the best "DISTINCmve: Homecoming dance I've been to," said Shaiyenne Albert. She and her date, Tyler Warner, first enjoyed O GetLow-LBJon Nisht! dinner at Polinori's. Pretty Boy Swagg- SouljaBoy Tio-Tok- Kesha I like It - Enrique Iglesias No Hands - Roscoe Dash Below: Marquez Williams, Marcus Williams, Timazj Edwards and D'Quan Hawkins turn up the party during "An Arabian Night," the theme of the 2010 Homecoming dance ight: Samantha Atkinson and issen Barnes enjoy a romantic vening at the Homecoming lance « The walls were draped in Kayla Newill was looking Palmer, a junior. red, purple, black, gold forward to getting her hair Chelsea Foster, a senior, and orange.