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Snowlympics: athletes who won gold are Lindsey Canada 2010 Vonn, and Shaun White. Apolo Ohno, a famous speed skater, won the silver By Kate McCallan and Dan Gladis in one of his events. Ohno has won Every two years, athletes from more Olympic medals in the winter all around the world come together to games than any other American. compete in the Olympic Games. This Not just the Americans in the year the XXI Olympics are significant to people in were held in Vancouver, Canada from Pittsburgh. Several of the Pittsburgh February 12-28. This was the third Penguins participated in the hockey time that Canada has ever hosted the games for nations other than our own. Olympic Games. Sidney Crosby and Marc-André Before the Olympics even Fleury played for Canada. Sergei started, tragedy hit the Georgia team. Gonchar and Evgeni Malkin played for Nodar Kumaritashvilli, a Georgian Russia’s team while Brooks Orpik was luger, was killed while on a practice run. Shaun White.Courtesy Google Images. on Team USA. In overtime, Crosby He lost control in the final bend of the claimed it was “an unsafe track.” The failed to rise before it was lit. After scored on Team USA’s goalie Ryan now infamous course. Kumaritashvilli walls of the curve 16 were raised and several minutes, officials decided to Miller for the game winning goal. Many was then thrown off his luge and the ice was modified to prevent any carry out the ceremony previously people from the area were cheering for towards the sidewalk of the track. further deaths. planned by having professionally their favorite Penguins on these teams. Before he stopped, he struck a hard The opening ceremony was hockey player Wayne Gretzky light The closing ceremony was on beam at the end of the run.. He was held on February 12 and was dedi- another cauldron outside of the arena. February 28, 2010. Numerous immediately given CPR and then cated to Kumaritashvilli who died that This small event led to some contro- amounts of people globally tuned in rushed to the hospital where he was day. It was televised internationally with versy over the next couple of days. once again to support their countries. pronounced dead. The Georgian over a billion viewers. During the The won the most These games not only unify the athletes, minister said the team would remain in lighting of the Olympic cauldron, there medals, but Canada received the most but the viewers as well. The next Vancouver and “dedicate their efforts were several glitches in the hydraulic gold medals with Germany not too far Winter Olympics will be in , to their fallen comrade.” The team system. One of the four cauldron arms behind. Some noteworthy American Russia in 2014. wore black arm bands and had a black ribbon on their flag. Officials later B.E. Taylor Comes to Hopewell By Sarah Bohy This year’s guest for In addition to his three High School Jazz Band took the Jazz Orchestra joined the B.E. Hopewell’s annual Artist in Resi- solo albums, B.E. Taylor is recog- stage, playing a few pieces on their Taylor Band on stage for their final dence program was vocalist B.E. nized across the nation for his own before being joined by Taylor. selection, “Vitamin L”, a single Taylor. Born and raised in holiday albums entitled B.E. They performed “Unforgettable”, from B.E.’s second album Love Aliquippa, Taylor has grown to Taylor Christmas and B.E. featuring a slow dance between Won the War. “Vitamin L” was become a legend in the Pittsburgh Taylor Christmas 2. These Taylor and Ms. Luurtsema. After a ranked at number 66 on the area. Taylor gained national albums were so successful that brief intermission, the Trinity Jazz Billboard Top 100 in 1984. The recognition and success with his Taylor began an annual Christmas Orchestra performed. Next, evening ended with over 900 work as the lead singer of the B.E. tour. Taylor has performed Christ- B.E.Taylor and his band per- hands in the air, all with the forefin- Taylor Group during the 1980s. mas concerts at venues such as formed a rousing set that included ger and thumb in the shape of an During this time, the B.E. Taylor Heinz Hall, West Virginia Univer- much audience involvement. “L”. Group recorded three major-label sity, and the Lamb’s Theater in Finally, the Hopewell High albums. Additionally, Taylor New York City. School Jazz Band and the Trinity served as the music director for The annual Artist in the award-winning television Residence concert took place on program, “LightMusic”. Taylor has Friday, February 19. The evening also done commercial work with started off with a brief perfor- Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Old mance by the Hopewell Junior Navy, and more. High School Jazz Band. Following their performance, the Hopewell

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College Review as a convenient employment oppor- By Sarah Bohy tunity. Additionally, IUP students can take advantage of the institution’s Indiana University of CO-OP park. The CO-OP park Pennsylvania was founded in 1871 consists of 270 acres of beautiful as Indiana Normal School under the forest with ten miles of hiking and Normal School Act, which required fitness trails. The park also features that it be a private institution, totally softball and baseball fields, picnic independent of the state of Pennsyl- pavilions, a fishing pond, a sand vania. In 1875, Indiana Normal volleyball court, and a golf driving School opened its doors for the first Image of Suites on Maple East. Courtesy of IUP’s website. range that is converted into a sled time to an enrollment of 225 stu- riding/snow tubing hill during the dents. programs. In addition to their programs, these campuses give winter months. In 1920, ownership of the impressive enrollment and study students access to many of the Indiana University of Pennsylva- establishment was rendered to the options, IUP is accredited by the academic opportunities that can be nia offers a wide range of division II commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Middle States Commission on pursued at the main campus. athletics. Some of these include Seven years later, it was renamed Higher Education (MSCHE), a non- Additionally, graduate students can men’s football, basketball, and golf, State Teachers College at Indiana, profit organization devoted to take classes at IUP at Monroeville. and women’s basketball, soccer, Pennsylvania. Upon broadening its promoting educational excellence IUP at Monroeville offers a number and tennis. Additionally, IUP offers a mission in 1959, the school’s name and development through peer of graduate degree programs and variety of intramural and club sports. changed again to Indiana State assessment and accreditation. The gives students the opportunity to College. Finally, in 1965, the MSCHE accredits educational complete coursework during the institution achieved university status institutions in New York, New evenings or on Saturdays. Graduate and became Indiana University of Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, students can earn their master’s Letter to the Editor Pennsylvania. Maryland, DC, Puerto degrees from IUP at Monroeville in By: James Dimirack Today, with a combined Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. two years or fewer. HR 303 enrollment of undergraduate and In addition to the main Approximately two hours graduate students exceeding 14,000, campus located just sixty miles from Hopewell, IUP is located in the Many people are ha- IUP has been ranked the fifth-largest northeast of Pittsburgh, IUP has two Indiana County seat. Approximately rassed each day. Some more university in Pennsylvania. IUP’s vast branch campuses; one in one mile from campus are the than others haven been treated list of degree programs includes 145 Northpointe, and one in Indiana mall and theater. This not poorly. The question is why? No undergraduate programs, 61 Punxsutawney. Offering both only provides students with off- one can be certain. Many people master’s programs, and 10 doctoral undergraduate and graduate degree campus leisure time, but also serves choose to bully while others are hurt by it. People say it’s to make them feel good. Others believe it’s because of bad parenting. Movie Review: It could be many other reasons too. As you walk down Valentine’s Day I recommend seeing this the hallway, what do your hear? By Kate McCallan movie because it is entertaining Or see? People believe every- and makes you laugh. It keeps thing happens for a reason, but is you wanting to find out what is it right? People nowadays people going to happen with each lack respect. When was the last Valentine’s Day is a romantic couple. time someone held a door for comedy based on relationships you? Or even complimented you and singles in involv- on your look? When was the ing drama with break up and make last time someone said “please” ups from the expectations of or “thank you”? Valentine’s Day. Respect is earned, not This star studded movie given. When you complain about has many familiar faces that make getting respect, think, have you it so entertaining including Ashton earned it? Have you given Kutcher, Anne Hathaway, Julia respect? If so, did you keep Roberts and Bradley Cooper. giving it? Once in life, everyone There are multiple plot has been mistreated. But, is it lines intertwined within the movie. right to do that to someone else? It is rated PG-13 and directed by The point of this story is think Gary Marshall. before you speak, it could affect others.

A scene from the movie, Valentine’s Day. Photo Courtesy Google Images. PerspectivesPerspectives

people might foolishly consider Pro-Euthanasia euthanasia and throw away the rest of By Dan Gladis their lives. The legalization of euthanasia Before I begin to express my is unethical, because life is sacred. opinions on this topic in full, I would like In addition, some people to make a small disclaimer. I am not in might see euthanasia as a way to help favor of death or any personal action family and friends get rid of their taken towards that end. However, in burden. As illness progresses, the sick light of that, I also believe it is not the Anti-Euthanasia must increase their reliance on caretak- place of government to legislate what a Oregon, only 401 people have used By: Amy Kraus ers could selfishly urge patients who are human may or may not do with their euthanasia since its legalization in 1994. easily influenced to prematurely end body so long as it is not a physical Not exactly the tidal wave of death Although euthanasia is their lives. With the high cost of medical danger to those around them. That many opponents have been incoher- commonly used to help dying animals, care, people may feel trapped by being said, the legalization and decrimi- ently gesticulating, for the average of some people view it as an end to the financial obligations. Truly, life is nalization of euthanasia is a must in the fewer than euthanasia administrations suffering of humans. By definition, absolutely priceless. The legalization of United States. per year is not exactly genocide. euthanasia is the act of deliberately euthanasia would cause people to value Life is a valuable commodity In addition, suicides in the ending the life of an individual who is in their lives through the expense of that should not be wantonly thrown United States are committed more by agony. If euthanasia is legalized, it will medical treatment. Not only will the away. The value of life must be learned those over age sixty-five. Therefore, the devalue the precious gift of life and terminally ill feel the pressured by and loved by the person in question. It thought that euthanasia would open place undue pressure on the sick. finances but also by use of medical is not a feeling that can be legislated or roads for teen suicide is ludicrous. Beyond the limits of self resources. Everyone has a right to imposed by the authority of govern- Euthanasia is also a religious issue, defense, the choice between life and medical treatment, yet euthanasia will ment. which this article shall not delve into the death is not meant for humans to make people feel unworthy of treat- For those who question the finer aspects of beyond merely decide. When people see no end to ment that could help someone else in feasibility of euthanasia, the State of mentioning its existence. their emotional or physical pain, they need. By thinking of others, terminally ill No matter what, humans shall Oregon stands alone in the clarity of might look at euthanasia for attention or patients could kill themselves without have many choices with heavy their reason and logic. The Oregon help. One of the main problems with consulting their personal desires. consequences in their lives. Any activity Death with Dignity Act of 1994 is a euthanasia is the finality of the proce- Consequently, euthanasia is with such weighty costs as euthanasia prime example of proper euthanasia dure; it is impossible to take back an not acceptable for the United States, should be only engaged in with the that should be copied throughout the injection. Likewise, death is not because of its unprincipled qualities. deepest forethought and consideration. United States. The act states that a predictable even for a terminally ill Whether people look to euthanasia to However, it is not the role of the patient who is terminally ill may, within patient because the diagnosis could be stop pain or relieve others, life is too government to legislate that care and six months, request that medication wrong or the individual could miracu- important to waste. consideration into an unwilling mind. may be given to them for the purposes lously recover. With the advancements That is why euthanasia should be made of ending their life. This is not the in the medical field, there is potential for legal in the United States of America. reckless endangerment and devaluing a cure to be found at any time. In a state of life that opponents claim. This simply of desperation can a person actually provides an option for the terminally ill think rationally? Instead of going to to choose the time of their deaths. Also, counseling or adjusting to their situation, Hopewell Hi-Lites according to the government of Student Newspaper Staff Ask Dr. Dan Dan Gladis-Editor-in-Chief Catey Burget-News Editor Dear Unsure, Dear Dr. Dan, would not be wise to damage First, let me say how lucky I have been going out with the relationship you have there Sarah Bohy- Features Editor you are to have two guys in your this guy for quite some time now. by trying to resurrect something life who care about you so Also, I have a guy best friend who that your ex might not even feel Megan Sirko-Layout Editor much. However, life has pre- I used to go out with. My best himself. Normally, the ‘rule of sented you with a tough choice. friend is always there for me and thumb’ I go by is to always talk Paul Rosenstern-Sports Editor From what this letter reveals, I we talk all the time. Because of to the people involved. However, might infer that the breakup you that, the feelings I have had for him this case is an exception. I Alaina Altieri-Business had before was not so bad as never really died away. I love my would bury those feelings unless, Manager you two are still good friends. current boyfriend very much, but I of course, they are driving you That is something rare and am unsure of what to do with my beyond self control. Good luck Kate McCallan-Art Director valuable that you probably past feelings. Should I finally move and keep in contact! should not damage with a on? Or should I revisit those past Sincerely, Staff sudden turn around in your feelings once more? Dr. Dan Amy Kraus Sincerely, feelings. It is my advice that the Tricia Marsick Unsure present situation you have now is probably for the best. You have a boyfriend now who you Sponsor love and care about and it Ms. Rice SportsSports

Viking Hoops Fall Short in Playoffs By Paul Rosenstern

Hopewell’s boys’ basket- 7 for 30. At the end of the first half ball team finished the regular the Vikings found themselves season in a tie with Blackhawk for down 21-9, and Hopewell’s woes the section 3 championship. The continued throughout the second section win and an overall record half until the final buzzer ended the of 17-6 earned the Vikings a third 2009-2010 season. seed in the WPIAL playoff Though the Vikings did not bracket. Hopewell stormed into live up to their ranking, what they the playoffs having won seven of did in 2009-2010 is still worthy of their last eight games, finishing with praise. The section victory is the Wrestlers Plan for WPIALs a 60-24 pounding of section rival fourth such title in school history. By PaulRosenstern Center. The loss came at the hands The end of the seasopn also marks of Blackhawk, whom Hopewell the end of high school careers for The 2009-2010 wrestling team sections, and he will go into the shared the section title with, 64- four seniors. Derek Petronzi, has already put together an WPIAL tournament ranked 48. Mark Ross, Kevin Welsh and impressive season. The team seventh in the 140 pound class. At WPIAL playoffs came and Dayne Smith have all played their placed 15 overall in the highly 145 Ryan Carson placed second Hopewell was set to play Belle final game as members of the competitive Powerade Christmas at sections losing his championship Vernon at Amrbidge high school Hopewell basketball team. All four Tournament early in the season, match to Aaron Mckinney of West on February 23. To the surprise of of them were starters, and Ross, and won the MAC tournament for Allegheny. Carson is ranked ninth many, Hopewell was knocked out Welsh and Smith were top scorers the second consecutive year. The in the WPIAl. Team captain Matt of the WPIAL tournament. Belle in the WPIAL. Hopewell wrestling team ended Hundenski won the championship Vernon, with its 14th seed in the Losing four starters will their regular season with a record at sections in the 152 pound class WPIAL, upset the Vikings 40-25. bring a new look to next year’s of 10-0. They were then elimi- with a 15-0 technical fall. In the regular season, Hopewell’s team. Juniors Christian Farris and nated in the first round of the Hundenski is the reigning offense averaged 52.6 points per Ed Domitrovich, and Sophomore WPIAL playoffs, and since have WPIAL champion in the 152 game, but in the first round loss, Nolan Harmotto are three players moved on to individual tourna- pound class, and is ranked the team shot 11of 39 from the that will be expected to take ments. The individual section second this year in the WPIAL. field and managed just 25 points. leadership roles next season. championships were held on At 160 Brian Foy took second in The trio of Mark Ross, Kevin February 27 at Mount Lebanon the section losing to number one Welsh and Dayne Smith were just High School where 11 Hopewell ranked Troy Reaghard in a tight 4- wrestlers earned themselves a spot 3 match. Foy is ranked sixth in the Gymnastics Team Scores High in the WPIAL bracket. The WPIAl. Austin Woolsey qualified WPIAL championship tournament for WPIAl’s at 171 by taking Marks at WPIALs will be held on March 4, 5, and 6 fourth in the section, along with at Cannon McMillan. The 11 Jake Trillow at 189 who also took By Catey Burget wrestlers that will compete there fourth in the section. At 215 are Filippo Crivelli (103), Tim Brandon Fedorka placed second The 2010 gymnastics team At the WPIAL Gymnas- Dusch (112), Marco Crivelli in the section, and is ranked fourth has had their most successful tics Championships this month, the (135), Cody Mutkus (140), Austin in the WPIAl. Finally Hopewell’s season this year since 2002. On girls placed sixth in team standings. Woolsey (171), Jake Trillow heavyweight Richie Smallwood February 26th and 27th the girls In the Bronze Division, the girlst (189), Brandon Fedorka (215), wrestled his way to second place were scheduled to attend the PA that placed were: Rachael and Richie Smallwood (285). at sections. Classic at Moon Middle School. Gennaro with 2nd vault, Karlee Fillipo Crivelli in his freshman At the conclusion of the wres- However, it was cancelled due to Camesi with 5th floor, and Lindsey season placed second at sections. tling season Hopewell will say inclement weather and will be August with 1st bars, 4th beam, Crivelli was ranked second in the goodbye to arguably the best rescheduled to a later date. This 3rd floor, and 3rd all around. In section, and is ranked fifth in the wrestler in school history, Matt year they have made it to the 2nd the Silver Division, Krista WPIAl. Tim Dusch was the Hundenski. Hundenski holds the division out of 3, which is Silver. Symosko placed 3rd in vault and champion in the 112 pound class school record for wins, and was There are four others in 5th on the floor. Kelly Burak at sections, and is ranked eighth in the WPIAl champion at 152 in their division who they will be placed 1st vault, 2nd bars, 4th the WPIAL. Marco Crivelli 2009. Hopewell will also say competing against. There are a beam, 2nd floor, and 1st all around placed second in the section, goodbye to seniors Brandon total of eight girls on the team this in the Diamond Division. They are losing the championship round to Fedorka, Austin Woolsey, Ryan year including: Britney Kress, coached by Terri Gazda and their number two ranked Nate Catalano Carson, Shane Unen, Dylan Karlee Camesi, Rachael Gennaro, practices are held at Monaca of Cannon McMillan. Cody Winkle, Rob Krah, and Brian Cassandra August, Krista Turners. Mutkus also took second at Foy. All these wrestlers contrib- Symosko, Kelly Burak, Lauren uted greatly to the success of the Rosati, and Lindsey August. 2009-2010 season. SportsSports

Lady Vikings Continue Undefeated Season Through the Playoffs By Paul Rosenstern The Hopewell girls’ basketball game early with the help of senior team has put together one of the Paige Alviani who scored the greatest runs in school history here team’s first 13 points. Alviani hit in the 2009-2010 season. As of four 3-point shots to give the March 1, they are 24-0, and are Vikings the early lead. Alviani has two wins away from a WPIAL been one of the WPIAL’s top championship. The girls finished scorers all year averaging 18.9 Winter Health the regular season 22-0, and went points per game. Hopewell ended By Tricia Marsick into the WPIAL playoffs as the top the first half with a 29-16 lead, and seed. In the first round Hopewell the closest Blackhawk got to them beat Montour 65-45, which set in the second half was 32-25. Finding something active just cannot work for you, Caitlyn them up to play Blackhawk in the Hopewell then responded to and productive to do when there is Beatty (Senior) enjoys dancing up second round. Blackhawk beat Blackhawk’s push with a basket at least two feet of snow outside is a storm to Jenny McCarthy’s Wii South Park to advance. from senior Sam Fisher, and 3- tough; especially if shoveling snow game Your Shape. With easy During the regular season, pointer from senior Elise Farris, with calloused hands and a never- access right in her living room, she Hopewell squared off against and held on to the lead until the ending runny nose is not your cup can put on a pair of shoes and get Blackhawk twice. The Vikings final buzzer of tea. It is nice cuddling up with down to business. won the first contest by a close Next up for the Vikings your dog and popping in a movie Sled-riding is Sarah score of 58-56, but easily took the will be the semi-final round against once in a while, and sometimes it is Estok’s (Senior) favorite winter second by a score of 80-44. In Chartiers Valley on March 3. time to get those muscles moving. pastime. “I love looking at the the second round of the playoffs, Chartiers Valley is 20-4 overall, One of the easiest resolu- snow; it’s so pretty, and it only things were not much different. and they are coming off of a 61-41 tions to anyone’s winter blues is comes around once a year.” And Hopewell beat Blackhawk for a win over Mount Pleasant in the joining a gym. Local YMCAs sledding may not be the most third time, this time by a score of second round. The game will be offer students a highly-discounted intense workout one can partake 59-43. Hopewell controlled the held at Baldwin High School. membership fee, but something to in, but pushing a long, heavy sled keep in mind: The Sewickley up that gigantic hill everyone just Valley YMCA is privately owned, rode down gives any good sledder which means a membership there a wicked leg workout. only grants access to that particu- So whether it’s venturing lar gym. Most others link their out of the house into the wonderful members to all YMCAs in the world of cardio machines, weight country. rooms, old ladies in their bathing Caralynn Arena (Senior) suits, and muscle heads, or reach- teaches her own cardio jam and ing around the backyard to aqua fit classes at LA Fitness in rummage up the biggest snowman Robinson Township. It took a few built this year, any workout is a classes and an AFAA Certification good workout. A couple dozen to gain that position, but it was inches of snow should not put a worth every bullet of sweat. She damper on anyone’s motivation to earns $20 an hour while getting a achieve their fitness goals or to just vigorous cardio workout in that simply remain in a healthful state. also targets certain muscle groups Find an activity that represents you to create a long and lean body. that you can be proud of, and have But if working up a sweat some fun while you’re at it. in front of fellow gym members EntertainmentEntertainment

Book and Movie Review: Dear John By Kate McCallan sight. They and certainly has many teary spend hours Based on the best- moments. It is sure to be together until selling novel by Nicholas another modern love classic. If John has to Sparks, the movie Dear John you are a hopeless romantic you return to the has already made over 65 should consider seeing Dear army (in the million dollars in the box John in theaters or reading the movie they offices in less than a month. novel for the mere fact that it’s a separate This well-know author has love story unlike any other in because once again captured the that it is realistic. Savannah has hearts of many through to return to school). They another love story. Even A scene from Dear John. Courtesy Google Images. promise to remain together and though this is a somber book stay in touch through any means and movie, it is a very realis- nah. The distance slowly starts necessary hoping to one day be tic love story that many to strain the relationship forcing reunited when his tour is up and people can relate to in this day one of the partners to make a she finishes college. and age. realistic decision about their While the two are The basic plot re- relationship. separated, they write consecu- mains the same. John Tyree There are several tive corresponding love letters. (Channing Tatum), a soldier minuscule details that separate Over this period of time, John on leave, falls for a young the book from the movie. and Savannah only see each college student, Savannah Although the central plot is other a few times. After Septem- Curtis (Amanda Seyfried) similar, the movie and book ber 11, 2001, John decides to who is currently spending her contain dramatically different re-enlist in the army thus making vacation building houses for endings. This movie is a “guilty it much longer for him to settle hurricane victims. For the pleasure” for all of Spark’s fans down with his beloved Savan- pair it was almost love at first

Book Review: The Color world who truly cares for her, she must now care since the book contains plenty of Purple for Mr.____’s rotten characters and conflict. It is By Megan Sirko children, and must suffer written in a diary format which, in physical abuse from her my opinion, makes it a quick read. husband. Even if you don’t have an essay to In The Color Purple, One of the few things write, The Color Purple is a great written by Alice Walker, the main that shine a light upon book to read for enjoyment. Alice character, Celie, faces many Celie’s darkened world is Walker’s style of writing makes hardships and experiences many Shug. Celie meets Shug the story very believable. I would things throughout her life. As shortly after Celie marries suggest this novel for a mature people read Celie’s diary, we Mr.____. At first, they audience only because of some experience every thing through her do not hit it off, but profanity. eyes and learn more in-depth quickly become very about concepts such as racism and close companions. Shug abuse. not only provides friend- Throughout her life, Celie ship to Celie, but also is subjected to much abuse. First, The cover of “The Color Purple.” helps her to turn her life Courtesy Google Images. when she is very young, Celie is to answer Alphonso’s request to around and surpass the hardships sexually abused by Alphonso, marry Celie. This may sound like from the past and the hardships who she thinks is her father. good news, but her life continues that are yet to come in this story. Eventually a man who she refers to remain a living horror because I would suggest this to as Mr.____ reluctantly agrees now she is separated from her book for any one who is looking sister, who is the only one in the for a book to write an essay on FeaturesFeatures

Hopewell, How Do You Feel? Student of the Month By Megan Sirko By Catey Burget Who’s your favorite president? The underclassman student of the month chosen for February was Bobby Catley. His favorite subject in school is Service Learning. Service Learning is his favorite because he feels that the class relates real life skills into a classroom and out of class room Logan Krawchyk environment. He says that “Life- Marcy Hernandez- Bill Nicole Flucker- Ronald long skills and memories are Logan Krawchyk was chosen Clinton Reagan occurring here everyday.” for the upperclassman student of Other than school, Bobby the month award. Logan is an finds enjoyment out of his job at extremely hard worker and he is Chi-fil-A at the Beaver Valley Mall very successful in school. Logan’s and doing pottery at Muddy Rose favorite subjects in school are Pottery. He is also a member of Physics and Chemistry because he the band, Class of 2012, and he is loves science and learning how a Safe and Drug Free School different things work and work Committee member. His favorite together. thing about this school year is Aside from school, Logan being able to be involved with Mrs. Kanitra- George Washington likes golfing, working, seeing Service Learning. He is proud of movies, playing video games, his achievements such as becoming hockey, reading, and having a a certified CPR, AED, and First good time with his friends. Other Aid instructor through the Heart than the things he enjoys and Association with Mrs. Heranic. school, Logan works at the Center Bobby feels that he Township Movie Theater. Logan possesses leadership to his peers. has a few choices in mind for He says dealing with people has college but nothing definite. He helped him become more patient would like to look at MIT, Penn which gets to him to achieve his State Main, and Embry-Riddle. accomplishments. In the future, Ryan Powell-Franklin Samantha Hughes- Ronald Logan’s goals are to get Roosevelt Reagan Bobby would like to attend a his masters degree in physical college that allowed him to earn a science and engineering, become a degree that will continue his scratch golfer, and to one day visit service to others. He would like Europe entirely. Logan says his to have a job that guarantees him a junior year has been the best year promising future and good benefits of his life so far because he has and keep him happy. Save the Date!! enjoyed everything about it so far. An accomplishment he is proud of is getting a 100% on his AP Prom 2010 Chemistry midterm. “I’m really a nerd, but I have more fun and Saturday, May 8, 2010 spend time doing other stuff when I should be studying.” at the

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Tank Mrs. Boots, a guidance couldn’t resist. When Mrs. Boots Mr. and Mrs. Boots went to the engraved on Tank’s identification counselor at Hopewell for the past returned from her shopping trip New Brighton Foodland. “The tag. “They called and told me they two and a half years, is the proud with Tank, her husband was by no dogs were in the back… we take found my dog in the frozen food owner of two dogs. Ruger is a means pleased with the new them everywhere with us,” Mrs. section. Sure enough, we turned seven-year-old German Shorthair addition to their family. Fortu- Boots began. “The air conditioner around and there was only one Pointer, and Tank is a four-year- nately, Mrs. Boots explained that in the truck wasn’t working, so we dog in the back seat!” Mrs. Boots old Boston Terrier. he was eventually able to adjust, left the explained Mrs. Boots and her and that he and Tank are now the windows with a husband got Ruger from a breeder. best of friends. Despite Mrs. down for laugh. As is true with any pointer breed, Boots many valiant attempts to them.” When German Shorthair Pointers are train Tank, however, the young they finished Mrs. typically bred for game hunting Terrier definitely has a mind of his their shop- Boots purposes, and Ruger is no excep- own. ping, Mr. graduated tion. Ruger’s specialty is hunting Living with a dog of Ruger’s and Mrs. from Pheasant, and he is very highly stature has given Tank a serious Boots got Riverside trained. “If I whistle once, he turns Napoleon complex, earning him back into High left, and if I whistle twice, he turns the nickname “shrimp”. When their vehicle School. Ruger right,” explained Mrs. Boots. Ruger isn’t busy hunting and Tank and set off From Tank, however, is a isn’t busy causing mischief, the two for home. Upon returning home, there, she completed two years at completely different story. A few of them enjoy lounging around the however, Mrs. Boots received an the Community College of Beaver years ago, Mrs. Boots went out to house together. alarming phone call. A Foodland County, and then finished her purchase a gift for a baby shower When asked of her favorite employee had found Tank at the Bachelor’s degree at Slippery she was to attend. While she was memory of her beloved canines, store and called Mrs. Boots’ cell Rock University. She then earned out, she found Boston Terrier Mrs. Boots had quite a story to phone, the number which is her Master’s degree from Geneva puppies for sale and simply tell. One afternoon last summer, College.

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