the i k i n g i e w s VHoover High School 525 Seventh St. North V Canton OH 44720 May 21 Vol. 63 Issue 6 Summer 2013
INSIDE
A beloved school teacher retires after 41 years
Hoover celebrates 3 new Teens of the Month
The Great Gatsby’s fifth movie finally released
Taking a look at the 2013 Powder Puff Football Game
Summer concert preview the Le t t e r f r o m t h e Vi k i n g Vi e w s Seniors Staff 2012-2013 Dear Mo, Editors-In-Chief How do we begin to describe Rachelle Ogilvie, the woman Katie Livick n Emily Plaver who has been our teacher, advisor, counselor and second Megan Sigler n Madeline mother to all of us for the past four years? Tauscher You have driven us to be better students, journalists, and Copy Editors people. There have been moments where we wanted to kill Cassie Pratt n Sydney Stroia each other, where we missed deadline, where we made pansy News Editors excuses, procrastinated with no shame and yet somehow you Tyler Bradley n Liz Deeds still love us endlessly. Angela Gusbar n Tori Narby Our high school career has been defined by you and the Features Editors four walls that create the pub-lab. There hasn’t been a time where you weren’t there to wipe away our tears, make us Sami Nonno n Hannah Rocco laugh, write our ledes and edit our stories or nag us about Kelsey Rife other classes. You have touched our lives in a way we cannot In-Depth Editors describe and you cannot begin to understand. Lauren Henley n Carly Preston Although we are excited to continue on our life’s adventure, Josh Woods one of our greatest adventures lies in A-6 with you. Our Opinion Editors future will be brighter only because you were there for us Andrew Falce n Maddie Light and always will be. Dylanni Smith While this is not enough space to thank you and remind Editorial Cartoonist you of how much we love you, just know you’ll always be our James Rutherford Mama O. Entertainment Editors Your seniors Madison DeChellis Madi Fechheimer n Jeremy Sayre Sports Editors Tyler Corbit n Corrin Pelini Photo Editor Maria Stroia Assisstant Photo Editors Emily Belles Macie Moneypenny MCT Editor Alexis Morrell Webmaster Danielle Pete Business/Billing Manager Trent Cash Advertising Manager Alexandra Miller Circulation Manager Chris “Crispy” Parker Editorial Policy standards against obscenity, libelous mate- rial, and personal attacks. Letters that exhibit a Advisor The Viking Views is a student-run newspa- per produced 9 times a year to approximately blatant disregard for such standards will not be Mrs. Rachelle Ogilvie 1,900 students and staff, as well as members of considered for publication. the community. As student editors make content Unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of a majority of the editorial board. No one indi- The Viking Views Cover: decisions independently of the school’s staff Hoover High School Photo illustration and administration, the paper is considered a vidual may be held responsible for the opinions 525 Seventh St. NE by Carly Preston forum for student opinion. It is therefore exempt expressed therein. Signed editorials and col- North Canton, OH 44720 from prior review or restraint in both principle umns reflect the opinion of the writer and not and practice. The Viking Views, adviser or school. The Viking Letters to the editor are accepted and en- Views takes all measures possible to make a clear distinction between fact and opinion in all E mail [email protected] couraged. Letters must be signed, but, upon Web http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~vv1nc request, they may be published anonymously news printed. Some material courtesy of American Society of at the discretion of the staff. The Viking Views In the event of an error, The Viking Views Newspaper Editors/KRT Campus High School News- will print retractions as they are brought to the paper Service reserves the right to edit letters for space and content in order to maintain the paper’s high attention of the staff. -The Editors c o n t e n t s n e w s World Map 4 Retiring teachers 6 National Guard record 8 FEATURES Teens of the Month 10 North Canton to do’s 13 Personality Profile: Lauren Robinson14 Trends 16
entertainment The Great Gatsby 18 Senior Spectacular 20 Cd and movie reviews 22 Star Wars 24 Summer concerts 26
o p i n i o n Editorials 28 Polls and My View 29 Columns 30
s p o r t s Seniors sign to colleges 32 Conditioning for sports 34 Powder Puff 2013 36 Sports Updates 38 Game Face 39 Sports Captured 40 AROUND THE WORLD MAY 2013 AROUND THE STATE news Pakistan Kentucky, Malala Yousafzai, 15, United States recently returned to Jockey Joel Rosario rode school after being shot his horse Orb to victory point blank in the head in the 139th running of six months ago by the the Kentucky Derby at Taliban for wanting to Churchill Downs in Louis- receive an education. ville May 4.
Heesh, Syria Rebels continue to battle the Syr- ian government for an army base in the northern part of the coun- try, reducing the town of Heesh to a pile of rubble and forcing its inhabitants to flee.
Savar, Bangladesh The Rana Plaza, which housed cloth- ing factories and shops, collapsed April 24, killing more than 1,000 people. Authorities continued to pull bodies from the rubble more than two weeks after the collapse.
The Viking Views 04 PATRON SUBSCRIBERS news AROUND THE STATE Abbott Electric, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Advisors - Steve Landy Ameripro Heating, Cooling and Basement Cleveland Waterproofing Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and The Baxter Family Michelle Knight were found alive Bob Becker, DeHOFF Realtors May 6 in the home of 52-year-old Drs. Charles E. Belles/Ted A. Rath, Optom- Ariel Castro after being held cap- etrists tive for years. Drs. Brandau and Unger, DDS LLC Cain Chiropractic L. Quinten Campbell II, DDS Canton Women’s Center Belmont Business Systems and The Crofford Family The Deeds Family Engine Co. #9/Owners Larry & Scott Dave and Cindy Esber Family GDK & Company Gary L. Giammarco, DDS Steve & Lisa Gregory Hometown Veterinary Services Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC Donald P. Kotnik, Attorney at Law Kumon Math & Reading Center of North Can- ton Nabil Fahmy, M.D. North Canton Veterinary Clinic The Livick Family Market North Veterinary Hospital Ms. PAM (in memory of Charlotte McCarthy) Rhonda F. Company, DDS; Andrea M. Com- pany, DDS & Associates Pelini, Campbell, Williams & Traub The Pelini Family The Pete Family Premier Bank & Trust Tom and Tonya Preston and Family Spoonhower Orthodontics Sandusky Maconachy-Stradley Insurance Cedar Point unveiled John, Elaine, Maria, Tim and Eleanor Stroia their newest attraction, St. Paul Lifeteen GateKeeper, May 11. Dr. Denise Testa, Audiologist/North Canton This record breaking Medical Foundation ride is 4,164 feet long Dr. and Mrs. Roger Vazquez and features a 164 foot drop. Dan West Interior Design George T. Williams, DDS North Canton Winkhart, Rambacher and Griffin, LPA Issue 18 passed May 7, pro- Attorneys at Law viding Hoover with new buses, Key Investment Services LLC-Peggy Yoos, up-to-date computers, and Financial Advisor/Member FINRA/SIPC Not various other installments FDIC Insured n No Bank Guarantee n May that improve the quality of the Lose Value n Insurance products and annui- North Canton City School dis- ties offered through KeyCorp Insurance Agen- trict. cy USA, Inc. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF MCT 05 The Viking Views Collier onadaily basis. she said. “He really connects with [them].” Collier for APAH, agreed. students the see to succeed.” wants “He said. he he is. to dedication teacher beloved the him made has students Collier’s believes he said are allpartofhisstrongcommitment. academics and students himself a Viking. called has Collier years, 27 past the For years. 12 at St. Thomas Aquinas for University of Akron, then education, the at assistant in teaching graduate a as first years 41 spanning a has career classes Law to Intro and [APAH] the Advanced Placement American History be sayinggoodbyetoabelovedteacher. The Viking Views A Staff Writer Anthony Massa Mr. Charles “Hop” Collier retires after 27 years atHoover Leaving a‘historical’legacy news CARLY PRESTON H’ awy wlig o itn o my to listen to willing always “He’s Bilker said it is “inspiring” to work with “He loves having fun with his students,” Sophomore Mr.has who Jocas, Autumn first,” interests students’ the has “He Fellow APAH teacher Mr. Shawn Bilker Collier said his love for Mr.Collier,“Hop” Charles teaches who their senior friends, they will also will they friends, senior their to goodbye say to begin students and down winds year school the s { When I think of Social Studies, I Studies, Social of think I “When great, inspiring, anddedicatedteacher.” a of one is legacy “His said. he students,” greatly missedbyhisstudents. that. but apositiverole,inimpacting them.” is role, small of sort who some played I’ve hope someone them, “I said. he does,” he what about passionate taught who someone them, about cared who someone model, role good a was who someone as after heretires. even fondly him at back look to continue I’ve madeintheprofession.” also going to miss a lot of good close friends “I’m said. he students,” with relationships the in classroom everyday. being miss will he and Collier, to thank you enough[forthat].” say can’t “I said. he suggestions,” think of Mr. Collier. 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Alexandra Miller at various competitions throughout the McKenzie Johnson. Staff Writer school year including The Titan Business Nidy said the business class teaches stu- Challenge and The JA Company Program dents useful for the real world of business. oover is nationally ranked. Competition. “They [the students] are learning 21st The high school, which is known “We won 1st place in the Titan Business century skills, they are really running a as excellent throughout the county Challenge for the past two years,” she said. business,” she said. “If they make mistakes andH state, recently received country-wide “We are going for a three-peat.” they have to fix them.” recognition. At the Junior Achievement Business Senior Jacob Kell agreed. Newsweek named Hoover High School Challenge at R.G. Drage, where approxi- “We learn management skills, communi- as 959 in a list of the top 2,000 schools in mately 150 students representing ten school cation and organization,” he said. “I could the nation May 6. According to the list, districts competed, the results included the go on and on. I learn more in this class than these schools any other.” were cho- “They [the students] are learning Another pro- sen based on gram at Hoover “those that 21st century skills, they are really with excellent have proven standards is to be the most running a business; if they make the engineer- effective in ing class taught turning out mistakes they have to fix them.” by Mr. Todd college-ready — Mrs. Kim Nidy Alkire. grads.” { } While engi- In addi- neering doesn’t tion, each year, The Washington Post looks go to competi- at the academic achievements of more than following: JA Titan Competition: an online tions as a class, Alkire said there are many 22,000 high schools nationwide to find out business simulation: Hoover, First Place opportunities to go outside of school, such which are the most challenging. Hoover [Michael Allison, Alex Mizarek, Andrew as Robotics Club and newly-created Wom- ranked 22nd in the state of Ohio. Shannon], $500 scholarship each; JA Com- en in Engineering. Many classes contribute to these rank- pany Program Competition: Commercial, Senior engineering student Hunter Baz- ings, and two of them recently displayed Annual Report, Trade Show, Stage Presen- zoli said she has been a part of engineering excellence in their own right. tation: Hoover, First Place, Division 12, for many years. Business management teacher Mrs. Kim $750 cash award; Best Commercial, Divi- “I started in the 7th grade at the middle Nidy, who has been teaching the class since sion 12; Overall Most Professional Student: school,” she said. 2002, said the business program competes Jacob Kell; Overall Most Creative Student, Alkire said a daily class period in the class consists of the students receiving a general challenge with a specific goal and de- signing a solution. The engineering class re- cently received a $5,000 grant this year, in addition to a $10,000 grant last year. Bazzoli said she enjoys the real-world application of the course. “You get a great feel about what you will be doing the rest of your life,” she said. n
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HooverPRESTON CARLY BY PHOTOS students named Teens of the Month Seniors Dana Cressman, Nick Hazen and Lucas Turgeon receive Repository honor
volved in a lot of volunteering,” she said. A can lighten the mood,” she said. Maddie Light Summa scholar, Cressman said she plans to Hazen said receiving the news about the Staff Writer study into chemical engineering after high Hoover teens was an honor. ach month, the Canton Repository school. “I actually got the news about all three selects two seniors from all the Senior and Teen Board president Amy of us [Hazen, Cressman and Turgeon] at Eschools in Stark County as Teens of Roshak aids in the selection process for the the same time,” he said. “I never expected the Month. applications Hoover sends to The Canton all three of us would win.” Hoover’s Teen Board consists of ten Repository. For the month of May, another student people [four juniors and six seniors]; from Hoover was selected. these students are selected “[It involves] developing respon- Senior and Summa by faculty members. scholar Lucas Turgeon Teen Board adviser Mrs. sibility, learning to take initiative has a strong passion for Margie Blake said there are and being accepting of music and he is actually many important factors for the second person in his being a successful teen. differences is a great start.” family to receive this “[It involves] developing{ — Mrs. Margie Blake } honor; in 2010, Tur- responsibility, learning to geon’s brother had the take initiative and being accepting same honor. of differences is a great start,” she said. “Dana is very motivated and strives to “I always tried to follow by my brother’s Out of all the applications for the month succeed,” she said. examples,” he said. of April this year, both students were from The male student for April is senior and Turgeon plays soccer and tennis and is Hoover. With a full schedule including fellow Summa scholar Nick Hazen. Hazen in band, choir, ski club, and LifeTeen. band, Agape Girls, ballroom dance and participates in Student Council, soccer, stu- “My favorite is band because that’s plenty of clubs like Spanish, ski, math and dent government, National Honor Society where I made most of my friends and I love robotics, senior Dana Cressman was one and clubs like ski, Spanish, and Leadership. music it is so uplifting,” he said. of Hoover’s featured students. Outside of Hazen said he enjoys the outside when the Turgeon also is a drummer in his church school, she also participates in communi- weather is nice and he has volunteered for band, performs in the school musicals and ty soccer, is a tutor at Mathnasium and a nursing homes and soup kitchens. side bands. member of Adventure Crew. In addition to his academics and extra- Roshak said Turgeon is overall balanced “My mother is my role model for suc- curricular activities, Roshak said Hazen and has earned this honor. cess because she’s switched from working has a wonderful personality. “Lucas is kind-hearted, caring and very to staying at home multiple times and is in- “Nick is very driven and somebody who talented,” she said. n The Viking Views 10 features n The Viking Views and Ellen Rome, MD and Ellen Rome, “I teach them the right way to play Country Clubs Whether life guarding, working in all With the summer activities going on Junior Joey Shreve caddies at Congress have an “I hourly like wage how I don’t Junior Maggie Mullens, who lifeguards “The kids always pull up a tennis so they don’t have bad habits when they’re older,” she said. “The children are to learn.” all so sweet and eager concession stands or caddying, clubs have it all. country there, jobs are calling your name! There are many local country clubs such as The Fairways, Shady Hollow, Congress Lake, and many more. Lake. because I get paid on tips,” he said. at The Fairways, said she enjoys her job because she gets to be outside. chair beside they my are stand a and guard too,” pretend she said. — Compiled by Tori Narby Owner’s Manual for Teens,” by by Manual for Teens,” Owner’s Start out slow and build your way Sleep well and stick to regular each day. Set aside time to relax who people positive with out Hang Accept compliments; it will Be an individual person; don’t try Mehmet Oz, MD, Mike Roizen, MD Roizen, Mike Mehmet Oz, MD, Information courtesy of “You: The Information courtesy of “You: • to the max. • sleeping habits. • • share the same values as you. • self esteem. your improve • to be someone else. 11 Babysitting While the kids are out of school for Babysitting has its perks, such as not “I like this job because it’s flexible and Coaching Do what you do best and make money Varsity tennis player senior Lauren summer, summer, many parents are work. still hard at clocking in and out or wearing a uniform. Senior Taylor Hickey enjoys her summer babysitting job. she kids,” the with activities fun do can you added. “I also like how I became close to of their family.” the kids. I feel like part while doing participate it. in Many high younger kids students school prepare for sports their who upcoming season. help Daugherty gives tennis lesson to younger children. Daugherty working outside and said getting to she teach the kids. enjoys hile the school year is winding down and summer just around the corner, many students are You You should consume enough daily ever skip Don’t meals; it will cause your Stay away from added sugars, trans fats, in once every yourself treat to okay Its Stay away from pop; it can damage your Engage in a fun activity that gets you Exercise with a friend or group of
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any students at Hoover strive to travel around the world and help others.” “I try not to get caught up in the little be well-rounded. Not only do Although marine life is something things,” she said. “ I want to make sure I Mthey work at achieving a high Robinson has an interest in, her first love is have a positive attitude every day. Past grade point average, they also stay involved horseback riding. She is a member of many obstacles have taught me to take every day in many extracurricular activities outside equestrian associations, the Northern Ohio as it is. I can handle anything that’s thrown of school. Quarter Horse Congress Team and the Ohio at me.” Senior Lauren Robinson is easily Quarter Horse Youth World Championship Senior Gabi Fashbaugh, one qualified as a well-rounded student. She Team to name a few. of Robinson’s close friends said is a member of National Honor Society, “I really like it, because my love for she enjoys Robinson’s company. Agape Girls and tutoring at “She can always find a way to cheer Greentown Elementary. These “There’s not one time me up,” said Fashbaugh. “We’ve are just a few of her outside been friends for six years, and commitments. we’re together we haven’t she’s like a sister to me. There’s not Among the many things laughed so hard we cried.” one time when we’re together we Robinson is involved in, is haven’t laughed so hard we cried.” Hoover’s Marine Biology — Gabi Fashbaugh Robinson said that she is program. Instead of taking excited to be attending Kent State place during the school day, University in the fall and get a the class is 3 hours every animals is kind of creepy-obsessive,” degree in nursing. Wednesday evening. Robinson said. “But my love for animals Robinson’s dad, Steve Robinson, At the end of the course, the students has turned into my love for the sport- yes, said he is impressed with Lauren’s get to take a trip to the Andros Islands in it’s a sport, fight me about it- and it’s just accomplishments the Bahamas. Robinson said it was the best taken off from there.” “Lauren’s personality has enabled her week of her life. In her 11 years of riding, Robinson has to accomplish a lot of things in her life of “I’ve always really liked the ocean,” owned fifteen different horses and has had which I am extremely proud of,” he said. she said. “It sounds super cheesy, but it’s three different trainers. “Through her hard work and dedication true. I wanted to end my senior year with “I’ve been increasing my caliber of she has earned an academic college something fun and be able to identify the horse and improving each year,” she said. scholarship, qualified for the world horse things I saw at my grandparents, who live “I’ve learned not to complain. My horse show in Oklahoma three times and self in Key Largo [Florida].” trainer literally has a sign that says not to. taught herself how to play guitar. I could The experience gave Robinson the And I’ve had to teach myself to be super not ask for any more in a child than Lauren, ability to see how others live in different hard working, especially riding alongside she is the best.” parts of the world. She said that their living of school. Also, it’s taught me not to get Fashbaugh agreed and said that Robinson conditions are much more humble than grossed out easily, because I step in horse is very understanding and kind. those in the United States. poop all the time and don’t think anything “She’s very down to earth and “Seeing how people in other countries of it.” a good listener,” she said. “I think {such as the Bahamas}, made me appreciate Robinson said that in order to juggle people like her because she is so nice what we have here.” she said. “It’s inspired all of her extra-curriculars, she keeps a to everyone, and can brighten any me to become a missionary nurse, so I can positive attitude. room with her vibrant personality.” n The Viking Views 15
Jenny Bonavita Peo Peopple leof Sty ofle Style How would you describe your style? My style is bohemian. I like to accesorize with jewlery and features headbands. What inspires you the most when it comes to style? Vanessa Hudgens’s style is usually a basis for my style. Kinda, because she likes the bohemian look as well. What brands do you like to wear most? Free People, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and any vintage store What trends do you hate? I hate when a girl is wearing a dress and ruins it by put- ting on Vans or Converse as their shoe of choice. What is your advice for someone trying to im- prove their style? Just wear whatever you wanna wear. Just because someone doesn’t agree with your style choice, don’t be afraid to stand out and be unique. Q&A and Photo courtesy of Emily Hayden
How would you describe your style? A mesh between Mr. Benn Draher and Neil Diamond. What brands do you like to wear most? Honestly, I get most of my clothes from my grandpa’s closet. What clothing pieces that you own do you love? My superhero socks. What do you think most people would say about your style? They’d probably say they’ve never seen me wear a pair of sweat- pants, and that my button up shirts are awesome. What trends do you hate? Everything that my friend Thomas wears. Where would you recommend to others trying to improve their style? When you wake up in the morning, just close your eyes, point to something, and wear it. What influences/inspires your style? Watching Will Smith and Carlton on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Yanni Tsangeos Q&A and Photo courtesy of Maria Stroia
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s I arrived at the theatre close to eleven o’clock on the premiere night of Gatsby, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The lines waiting to go into the Amovie were, as most would say, pitiful. You could tell some fanatics who dressed for the occasion were just as shocked at the lack of people who had arrived. So of course I was skeptical from the very beginning. I had no reason to be skeptical though. From the moment I walked in and sat down, to the opening allusions of the movie that coated the screen in majestic gold lines, I knew this movie would do Fitzgerald’s book justice. The characters in the movie were picked to perfection. in my opinion, Leonardo Dicaprio nailed the character of Gatsby. From the way he carried himself, to the sly smile, and those sea blue eyes. He is who I had imagined Gatsby to be. Daisy too was portrayed perfectly. She was someone so self centered and spineless that it made you want to scream. Her indecisiveness drove the viewer mad as you watched the events unfold before your eyes. To my surprise the book and the movie really were not that far off from one another. The only twist in it being Nick Carraway’s journal entries while in therapy were what created the actually book in the movie. Nick’s character played a major role in this movie in steering the way your emotions turned from one direction to another. NIck carraway’s perspective and the way he transformed as the events in the movie took place gave the viewer a better understanding of the deterioration of everything that once was so full of life. Although nothing could ever take the place of the original masterpiece of Fitzgerald’s original work, The Great Gatsby movie was everything I had imagined the book to be. With parties larger than life, emotions on a roller coaster and Leonardo Dicaprio. The Great Gatsby was none other than a success.
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(from top left) Senior Hannah Shepler singing a medley of Disney Prin- cess songs. n All senior choir guys performing. n All senior choir girls per- forming. n Senior Bobby Reink and friends sing- ing “Build Me Up Butter- cup.” n Allison VanTwisk and friends perform “It’s Raining Men.” Senior Spectacular was held in Hoover Hall May 4. PHO- TOS BY LIZ SMITH
20 The Viking Views A gamers perspective entertainment The Viking Views previews upcoming releases Commentary by Jeremy Sayre n Photo Illustration by emily belles
ost gamers remember the thrilling began in 1995. never see the light of day. Either way, I give tale of Infamous 1 and 2, and for Again, the problem is its exclusiveness this game a prequel score of 2 gamer points Myears, they have been begging requires trainers to purchase a $170 3DS out of 5. and pleading for a third game. just to play the game. For that reason, Nanananana Batman! The dark knight It was announced the action-packed along with the fact that Nintendo is running returns with a prequel to the famous game finally has its sequel. Yes, Infamous out of ideas for Pokémon, this game gets a games, Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. 3 is on its way — and with a twist, a new preview score of 4 gamer points out of 5. Rocksteady brings you Arkham Origins character, new powers, and a new city to A long time ago in a galaxy far away, — no, not the origin of Batman but the save. The game takes place seven years Lucas Arts made a fantastic game known origin of some of the villains of Batman after the Cole McGrath episodes, and as Star Wars Force Unleashed. A few years and the origin of Arkham itself. Based on Delsin Rowe is the name of the new super- later, Star Wars Force Unleashed 2 was the graphics, story, game play and over all powered evil/good doer, with the ability to released. awesomeness of the past two successes, transform into and manipulate smoke. The majority of gamers and Star Wars and the fact that they will not be on It doesn’t sound so cool until you watch fans hated it. Basically, the story revolved next generation consoles exclusively, him use the smoke as a bomb to explode around whether or not you were a clone. Origins gets a preview score of 5 an armored truck, or teleport from place There have been multiple hints that a gamer points out of 5. n to place by transforming into a cloud of third story will be made some time this burning smoke. The new game promises year, and if it’s as bad as the sequel, it’s hours of intense game play based on the going to tank faster than the Millennium franchise’s past games; unfortunately, the Falcon on hyper drive. designers made the mistake of making it a T h e game is only a PS4 exclusive, so I give this game a preview rumor at this point, grade of 4.5 gamer points out of 5. and hopefully my You’ve gotta catch them all, and with wish will Pokémon X and Y being announced, come true Nintendo has added more to challenge and this trainers young and old. Game game will Freak is back with another hopefully a m a z i n g game to add on to the Pokémon franchise. Very little is known about the new games other than a few Pokémon they decided to leak, such as the starters and legendaries, the release date [some time in October] and new graphics. And even with that small amount of information, this is easily one of the most anticipated Pokémon games The Viking Views since the franchise 21 entertainment
Luke Bryan Lady Antebellum Kenny Chesney Spring Break... Golden Life On A Rock Here to Party This pop-country trio released a With his 14th studio album re- Although this album features some new album called “Golden” on May leased, Kenny Chesney still never of his newest material along with 7 which contains 12 songs. This is fails to deliver. “Life On A Rock” some older songs, it didn’t stop their fourth album and contains a was released April 30. This album the album from hitting the top 200 bit more country influences rather reflects his other 13 with his origi- chart on Billboard. Bryan’s most than pop. Popular songs from this nal sounding music. The songs are popular song on the album is “In album are “It Ain’t Pretty” and relaxing and have Chesney’s sig- Love with the Girl” which also was “Goodbye Town.” But my personal nature beach sound. Some songs featured in another one of Bry- favorite is “Generation Away,” which are mellower and have a slower an’s Spring Break albums “All My is a great upbeat song. Their song tempo than his other albums, al- Friends.” Like all of Luke Bryan’s “Downtown” was released earlier in though some are upbeat like “Pi- albums, they have a familiar feel January as a promotional single for rate Flag,” which came out Feb. 5 to them of partying and having those who pre-ordered the album, and climbed to the top of the Bill- fun in the sun. Even though all of is a fun song that talks about board Charts. Due to its release, Bryan’s songs may have not made the frustrations of relationships. Chesney’s 2013 tour is going to the top charts doesn’t mean they Overall, this is a pretty good album be launched earlier than normal. are anything near bad. Tune into and if you are a country music fan This album is perfect for summer Luke Bryan’s “Spring Break...Here you will really enjoy it. or vacation at the beach. to Party.” —Sydney Stroia —Kelsey Rife —Alexis Morrell The Viking Views 22 Iron Man 3 entertainment Most sequels to movie franchises never compare to the first or just ruin the whole franchise; however, ”Iron Man 3” is the exception to that rule. Iron Man 3 takes place after the alien battle in the box-office hit “The Avengers.” Tony Stark [Robert Downey Jr.] has not been himself and often has anxiety attacks when someone mentions “New York” [a.k.a. the alien battle]. He also begins to worry about his love, Pepper Potts [Gwyneth Paltrow], and her safety and is frightened that he may lose her. Everything he fears becomes reality, thanks to the international terrorist, The Mandarin [Ben Kingsley]. There’s also scientist Aldrich Killian [Guy Pearce], who still has hard feelings against Tony after he ditched him on a rooftop in 1999. Other notable performances include Colonel James Rhodes, “Rhodey” [Don Cheadle], who is Tony’s best friend. Rhody makes his debut in this film as the Iron Patriot, the government-issued iron man. Cheadle’s performance is amazing. Unlike the other films, “Iron Man 3” gives anoth-
PHOTO COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES OF PARAMOUNT COURTESY PHOTO er side of Tony Stark, showing “the man in the suit.” The movie had lots of twist and turns and unexpected events [including some comedy]. Overall, “Iron Man 3” will definitely be the summer’s blockbuster film, making it the movie to be seen. This movie really lives up to its hype and is the best movie yet to be added to this franchise. Meet the man who wears the suit. Meet Tony Stark. — Caitlin Hunt
Beautiful Creatures One secret could change so much. A curse. A girl. Love that shouldn’t be. Surprises around every corner. This is just the beginning to the Beautiful Creatures novels [four in total]. Ethan Carter Wate dreams about a girl, whose face he never sees. He feels haunted by the seemingly real dreams that occur every night. When Lena Duchannes moves into Gatlin County’s most infamous plantation, Ethan Wate is unusually drawn to her, and he doesn’t know why. It seems as though the two of them have a secret connection, but of what? Co-authors Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl have joined together to create the Beautiful Creatures series. There are so many gripping plot twists and a great deal of characters. The best characters are Ethan Wate and Lena Duchannes, the lovers, Aunt Marian the librarian who is more, and Amma, the motherly figure. This is an intriguing series. All have their own turns, like a roller coaster in reading. You feel transported when you open one. You start reading about the adventures about a young caster. On her sixteenth moon, or birthday, Lena Duchannes will be claimed for either the Light, the better, or the Dark, the worse. Born from the ultimate Catalyst, Lena must be claimed on her sixteenth moon. There is a curse on the Ravenwood family that states that all female casters will go Dark. What will be the outcome? — Amanda Hegidus 23 The Viking Views Patricia’s Floral and Plant Shop
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Joining Disney PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT With a deal topping the $4 billion mark, George Lucas, sole owner of Lucasfilm, has sold his franchise — which includes the “Star Wars” dynasty. Commentary by Andrew Falce long time ago in a galaxy far, far Both worlds allow visitors to explore be “Star Wars” fans circling the galaxy in away… these places from Episode Five, giving hopes of catching a glimpse of the next A All this may change though as interactive details like exploring great installment. n Disney has dished out $4.05 billion to Yoda’s house, the Hoth rebel base purchase Lucasfilm in the hope of producing and simulated laser battles. another “Star Wars” Movie. Also, Disney now One of the most beloved movie acknowledges Princess Leia as a franchises of all time has now been Disney princess. inducted as a Disney franchise with many It seems like we should be mixed pros and cons. seeing plenty of change in both Most die hard “Star Wars” fans are Disney World and in the upcoming looking forward to the seventh “Star Wars” “Star Wars” movie. Even if the movie, currently being directed by JJ movie turns out not be like all of Abrams and set to come out in 2015, but the other ones, Disney has found some are worried that it could be a repeat a way to incorporate a true gem of Episode One. It was a highly disliked into its already impressive empire movie and it introduced one of the most of movies. annoying characters in movie history in I definitely don’t foresee any Jar Jar Binks. Some are also worried that it rebels trying to put down the idea could ruin the franchise. of one, if not more, “Star Wars” Disney magic is hoping to get some “Star movies. Disney has made a great Wars” fan hood to come visit Disney world. call by buying into the company Currently, Disney World is creating a new because no matter what happens “world” in Hothland and Dagobahland. to the movies, there will always 25 The Viking Views of Soundsthe Summer Compiled by Rachel Topper
e have made it. We have with Jennifer Aniston, John Mayer bum “Greatest Hits-Chapter One,” lasted through the lec- is back and ready for some action! while Crane, a new artist will be Wtures, tons of homework, Mayer will be promoting his new performing her recent tracks. and the typical school day annoy- album, “Born and Raised.” This concert is not one to miss, ances. Summer is here and it’s a Performing with him will be art- so purchase your tickets early time for fun and relaxation. ist Philip Phillips, who won the 11th to make sure you can see these Let the concert season begin. season of American Idol in 2012. great artists. Blossom Music Center is hosting If you want to listen to these two Vans Warped Tour many outdoor concerts so you can perform, head on out on August If going to see just one band enjoy the weather while listening 6th. doesn’t suit you, Vans Warped to some great jams. Maroon 5 Tour might be the fix. Instead of going to get ice Honda Civic Tour Including many bands and of cream or going to the pool, add On August 26, hit pop rock different genres, such as rock, some zing to your summer, grab band Maroon 5 will be at Blossom. pop, dubstep and acoustic, fans of your friends and see some of your Performing some of their fan fa- any type of music will enjoy this favorite bands and artists perform vorites, such as “Payphone,” “One series of concerts. live. More Night” and many more, this Some of the bands that will be John Mayer concert is up to impress. there include Forever the Sickest Born and Raised Tour 2013 Kelly Clarkson will also be sing- Kids, 3OH!3, and We Came as Ro- After taking a three-year break ing along with Rozzi Crane. Clark- mans. from touring and a rough break up son will be promoting her latest al- These concerts will last all day, The Viking Views 26 starting at 11 a.m. July 18. This this show hasn’t been released yet, those obstacles and is ready to entertainment is a great opportunity to listen to but be ready to hear some songs work some magic. some of your favorite bands, as from every one of Rascal Flatts’ al- Lil’ Wayne will be performing well as discover some new bands bums. They have also been known with 2 Chainz and T.I. Wayne will to listen to as well. to take requests from the crowd be performing songs from his lat- Train as well. est album, “I am Not a Human Be- Train is one of those bands that All three of these bands and art- ing II.” once you hear one of their songs, ists are talented, so this concert Lil’ Wayne has been known to you will be singing it for days. Add should be a fun one to watch. be a fantastic entertainer because in The Script and Gavin Degraw, Lil’ Wayne he is appreciative of his fans and and you have one great concert. With the many rumors of death has good energy. All of the concerts that Train has and disease, Lil’ Wayne has had All of you Weezy fans should be done have received rave reviews it tough in the media in the past ready to be blown away by these because of their great interaction couple of months. three great rap artists on August with the crowd and sense of hu- However, he has overcome 7. n mor. They will be singing many of their older hits as well as recent ones, so there is something for ev- eryone. So take a “Soul Sister” (or brother) to have some fun at this concert on July PHOTOS COURTESY OF MCT 17. Kenny Chesney Gather up your cowboy hats, because country music star Kenny Chesney 2013 will be coming to Blossom Music Center June 20. Accompanying him will be the Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves. Chesney will be singing his older songs, as well as some from his latest album, “Life on a Rock.” This concert is part of Chesney’s No Shoes Na- tion Tour, so footwear is optional.
Rascal Flatts Preview Many Country Concert bands will be jam- ming out at Blos- som this summer, and Rascal Flatts is one of them. Joined by the sibling trio of The Band Perry as well as Casadee Pope, this concert will sell out fast. Make sure you buy your tickets in time for the show on June 28. The song list for 27 The Viking Views Editorial Board Katie Livick n Emily Plaver n Megan Sigler n Madeline Tauscher Andrew Falce n Maddie Light n Dylanni Smith Thank you, NCCS staff, for your years of service Throughout our school career, we travel through 2013 North Canton City School retiring staff opinion countless classrooms, interacting with teachers, peers and administrators. We develop friendships Hoover High School Judy DeMarco that we will remember for the rest of our lives. We Cindy Harper also learn how to interact with our colleagues, and Charles “Hop” Collier with our supervisors. North Canton Middle School From kindergarten to senior year, some of those Deborah Hannan we depend on are the teachers, the secretaries, the Greentown librarians and the custodians. We are impacted most Becky Montgomery by teachers, whom we look up to as role models for Donna McDaniel the first half of our lives. Orchard Hill/Greentown In this issue, we would like so say thank you to the Joanne Damico NCCS staff members retiring at the end of the year. Clearmount From teachers to guidance counselors to secretaries Victoria Christian to librarians, and every department in between, the Cindy Jobe district has been blessed to have many great people Northwood on staff. Karen Perez We would like to thank all for providing an excel- Dalene Forgan lent education to so many students over the years. NCCS District Office You have made a huge impact on our lives; we will Diane Oplinger never forget you. We wish you luck. Our Mission “We strive to provide honest opinions while representing all sides and to fairly portray the student body’s expressions.”
Congratulations Hoover Seniors Class of 2013 With the year coming to a close, we have reached the time where we must say goodbye to our seniors. We have much to thank our seniors. For all of their knowledge that they have passed down, we can’t help but find ourselves somewhat saddened by their moving on to a new chapter in life. For four years, the seniors have walked the halls, and now, their big moment has arrived. It is their time to receive the thanks and admiration they all deserve. We have been blessed to have such great seniors in school. At The Viking Views, we have six senior staff members who have taught us what it means to be student journalists. We at The Viking Views would like to sincerely thank the 2013 senior class for all that they have given us and for impressions that they have left us with. They have given us some of the best times while providing us with great models of how we should follow in our own high school careers. The Viking Views 28 Mr. Reese: He lifted my spirit up and taught me a opinion good view on respecting people. He made boring subjects enjoyable. Which NCCS staff – Dylan Soles, 12 It’s hard to narrow down because all of the teachers member has here at Hoover had a large impact on my education and I know I am well prepared for my future impacted you the because of each and every one of them. - Brad Harcourt, 12 most during the Ms. Rostedt: I started taking German when I was a years? freshman, and I decided that’s what I would like to do myself. - Lauren Scheks, 12
A teacher that has impacted me the most would be Mr. Plasak. I always looked forward to going to his class because he is so funny. – Kathleen Fletcher, 12
If you could domesticate any “A white tiger, because they are so animal, what beautiful” Elizabeth Ward, 11 would it be and why?
“A tiger because Mike “Hippopotamus: I Tyson has one.” would probably get on Nick Wurst, 11 the ‘Yahoo!’ homepage if I tried to domesticate a hippo.” Katy Falkenberg, 12
“Probably an elephant, “Honey Badger. It just because I would like doesn’t care.” to get free rides on Camden Haverfield, them.” 11 Caitlyn Smith, 10
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f you’ve ever walked the halls of After watching so many people suffer, clue what they want to do with their life at Hoover, you’ve noticed all the overly- myself included, it’s seemingly clear that 16. This is the time in your life for you to Iaffectionate couples hanging all over the cons of dating far outweigh the pros — be discovering who are — what interests each other — holding hands so you can’t our lives would be so much easier if we fo- you, what you’re good at, what you’re pas- get through, making out on top of your cused on getting an education and develop- sionate about, what inspires you. locker when you’re rushing to a class. ing friendships rather than worrying about If you spend all your time worrying Ah, yes. “Young love” can be fun and romance. about someone else’s feelings, you’ll never exciting; everyone wants to find their bet- Unfortunately, getting a good take your own into consideration. ter half. But when did our school become a grasp on this concept is, for most, It kills me to see people so fiercely code- hormone pit? much easier said than done. pendent on their partner because they’ve You can’t go a day without hearing that Now, if you asked me, I would tell you that never learned how to be happy alone. Let “so-and-so” cheated on his girlfriend, or the fact that I don’t date very much isn’t me tell you, I’ve been there. I know what it how “what’s-her-name” broke up with her that big of a deal. feels like to completely depend on another boyfriend in second period. But honestly, when you’re surrounded person to make you happy. But let me tell In high school, we you something else: Being spend a ridiculous alone can be a really great amount of time seek- thing. ing the approval of the “What was supposed to be the ‘best Don’t ever think that opposite gender. What your happiness depends on was supposed to be the four years of our lives’ has turned anyone but yourself. You “best four years of our into an agonizng attempt to avoid don’t need the approval of lives” has turned into a significant others to make an agonizing attempt to heartbreak.” you a valuable human being. avoid heartbreak. Your self-worth is the most Although it’s usu- valuable thing you have. ally the last thing on a Never, ever compromise student’s mind, the whole point of us being by so many hormonal and overly emo- y o u r wants and needs to please here is to receive an education. tional teenagers, it’s hard to not feel self- someone else. If you think you’ve really If you spent your entire Algebra period conscious about your lack of a significant found your soul mate, someone you gossiping with the kid behind you about other. Even if the premise can be extremely can honestly be 100 percent yourself with, your ex-boyfriend instead of taking notes, shallow and unnecessary, it can really get that’s awesome. I am genuinely really hap- that pretty much defeats the entire purpose to a person. It’s come to a point where it’s py for you. But if you haven’t yet, that does of school in general. more of a reflection on you if you don’t not mean that you never will. We’re here to learn, yet we spend the have a boyfriend or girlfriend rather than Before you know it, high school will be vast majority of our time worrying about if you did. over, and you’ll be thrown out into the real relationships. To me, that’s kind of a scary thought. world with people with value you and find I’ve dated in the past, and I’m not going Who decided that jumping from rela- you attractive for who you really are. to try and say I’m never going to date in tionship to relationship in high school was Although high school may be frustrat- high school again. a completely acceptable social norm? You ing at times, remember that these four years But any relationship I’ve been in has have to be borderline obsessed with find- aren’t easy for anyone. It seems important ended the same way: an overdramatic ing a companion at a young age, otherwise right now, but high school is such a small breakup that left me reeling in anger and you’re considered strange and abnormal. part of your life - it doesn’t deserve so much disappointment for months, and I know That just doesn’t sit right with me. anxiety and heartbreak. Instead, you could for a fact there have been breakups much The issue that strikes me as the most se- read a book, paint a picture, walk your dog worse than any of mine, which makes me vere, though, is that while you’re spending or play with your cat. Just do anything that wonder whether or not the whole “dating” so much time getting to know some other you really enjoy. charade is even worth it. person, you neglect getting to know your- So don’t give up on yourself, no matter Why do we torture ourselves in relation- self. what. Always make your happiness your ships that are destined to fail? No one, no matter what they say, has a first priority. The Viking Views 30 opinion Fetchin’ For Help Battling society Madi Fechheimer
t’s a battleground… Health Organization [WHO], a number that taken lightly. It is not fun and it is not A war where broken bones and stones surprises even me. something we should consider small. Iwould hurt less than the words covered We could prevent this. Let’s take a moment to be honest. We in poison and fire shot into our backs. Smiles go for miles when someone all have cried and had days were we never The pain that will never fade away. Lying is hurt. I have a challenge for everyone thought it could get worse. Many of us awake all night when we’re supposed to to reach out and lend just one person an have woken up feeling empty and angry be sleeping haunted by the fact that we are uplifting compliment or action. Why do at the world for what it has thrown at us, falling deeper into the hole of doubt in our you have the right to push someone to the not caring of the pain. Maybe it’s time we brains... point of breaking but not lend them your stopped using those moments to spread the Where does the pain start? hand to pull them back up? According to pain to others. Every one can wipe away Maybe it was in school when you were first http://mchb.hrsa.gov, a site dedicated to someone’s tears and tell them everything called ugly, or was it at home when you child health, approximately 14 percent of will be okay. started to feel worthless. There are many high schools kids seriously consider killing There is no reason for anyone to say places were the black hole of bad thoughts themselves. The percentage may seem they can’t help. are — sucking up every The world is full of sadness last bit of your confidence. and destruction, but it’s those When did you decide to sink who help each other that make it instead of swim? “We all have cried and out okay, those whose name can Suicide: a strong word be remembered because of one that many of us know, but had days were we never single person’s actions to help. never take it seriously. We We all can reach to be that the will make jokes or use it in thought it could get worse.” person. Be that kid or adult who hate. Look at someone who made a cloudy day for someone you think is less than you shining like the sun in their and whisper “kill yourself.” minds. We know how to help, Those two words can throw someone. small, but it’s a number that shouldn’t exist and we know what we can do… Someone who is at the end of their own to begin with. Stop the battles. Give shields to those personal cliff dives off into the nothingness However, there is a way we could stop who lost theirs long ago. Stand tall against believing that no one would care. They take this, a way where all of us can help. If the enemy called life. Hold hands and bear the pills, raise the bottles and leave scars you don’t know what to do, tell a teacher, through the pain of loss, loneliness, and under long sleeves. a counselor, any adult you can find. They depression. This isn’t how it should be. can take care of them and help them. Even The anxiety, anger, and fear are only We should reach out nicely to each other, you can: Smile at anyone who makes eye obstacles on the pathway to success. Step but instead of doing that we reach out with contact; invite a stranger to sit with you. It away from the cliff and reach for the stars. knives. I am thoroughly disgusted with our is the little things that people remember in Be happy that you are alive no matter what fall of morality. I am tired of feeling the the end. poison life gives you. Have fun. Think of need to carry a shield to deflect what comes Don’t give up either; keep the this summer as a way to change yourself, my way. To the person who has understood encouragement, gain their trust. Be the to overcome anything you are struggling my every word, be strong. person who changed someone’s life for the with. We are not alone on our journey through better. I could sit here and beg every one of Don’t be afraid to walk around in shorts life. We are the groups of kids known as the you to just help. I know some won’t care and T-shirts, be proud of your battle scars. outcasts and losers because no one takes the or listen, but someone here knows what to People will stare and people will question time to find the beauty in ourselves. To the do. but the beauty in that is you can overcome. kids who tell us to go die, we will not. We I want someone to get my message. One Lastly, just be happy. Love yourself and will prove to the bullies that we are strong person — we all need just that one person how unique you are and stand strong like a and that we will better ourselves instead of to lead others down the same path. The one brick wall to whatever people or life throws falling into their ugly cycle. could become two, which could in the end at you. Poison and fire-covered words may Every day about 3,000 people attempt lead up to thousands of people helping. hurt, but there’s always a way to heal. to kill themselves, according to World Any negative emotion should not be It was a battleground. 315 The Viking Views A formal commitment Seniors sign to play collegiate athletics sports Liz Deeds and Reagan Foote no exception. ball letterman Harrison Blackledge. Staff Writers Taylor Cropper Harrison has enjoyed much success in s a young athlete progresses Senior Taylor Cropper has been run- his high school career, with one Second through his or her respective ning track for the past six years. After her Team All-Federal League as a junior, and Asport’s athletic career, he or she recent signing, Cropper said she is looking First Team All-Federal League as a senior. always has a dream. Every youngster grip- forward to attending Ashland University in This spring Blackledge will be attending ping the leather basketball in the driveway the fall to compete in mid-distance events. Hope College in Michigan. It was not an or running their fingers along the laces of Cropper said her decision to attend Ash- easy decision for him to make. the hallowed pigskin have dreams. land was influenced not only by her running “It comes down to what is comfort- Whether it’s a dream of hitting the buzz- career, but her major (nursing) as well. able,” he said. “Community support and a er beating three point shot to win the cham- “It was one of the hardest decisions, but high energy atmosphere at the games are pionship or hitting the walk off home run it was a combination of my major and the two things that I need. North Canton has against a rival, the dream of success in his track team at Ashland,” she said. “The team such a huge fan base it would be difficult to or her sport has been through the mind of was extremely nice and the coach reminds go somewhere without the same intensity every athlete who ever took part in level.” an athletic event. “The hardest thing about moving Blackledge loves the For many athletes this intensity created at the dream expands farther on to play in college has to be miss- games. With the atmo- than the walls of their high ing playing with the kids you grew sphere of fame playing a schools gymnasium and up with, in the city you grew up in.” large factor in his college past the stands of the tradi- choice, many other fac- tion filled football stadium.{ — Ben Thomas } tors came into account. Athletes everywhere have “The video productions pro- made it their mission through dedi- gram and academics played a cation and hard work to reach the goal of me so much of my past coach [Kirkland] big factor in me choosing Hope,” he said. playing at the next level. which is a great thing! I just fell in love Ben Thomas Playing a college sport is no easy task, with the university; it felt right.” Ben Thomas, a senior attending Walsh but for many athletes it is a mountain they Despite the hard work and dedication University to play football, explained his are willing to climb. running requires, Cropper said she has college choice. North Canton has a rich history in ath- been motivated by the encouragement and “The campus life played a big part in my letics, and every year graduates several support she received from coaches and her decision, and also the academics,” he said. student athletes who go on to play at the family over the years. Thomas played on the line for the Vikings collegiate level. The senior class of 2013 is “I am fortunate to have high-powered offense this past season and a family that is so sup- also on the line for the hard hitting defense. portive,” she said. “And He explained how to play in college you of course my coaches, have to have a passion and love for the they always keep me mo- game. tivated. Running is hard “The hardest thing about moving on to sometimes, but I truly play in college has to be missing playing can’t imagine myself not with the kids you grew up with, in the city doing it.” you grew up in,” he said. Harrison Blackledge He has been playing with several of his The Hoover boy’s teammates since third grade, so the emo- basketball team had tions behind this departure stretch beyond much success this past simple athletic purposes, but relational pur- year winning the district poses also. championship and pro- For Thomas, Walsh University was an ducing a stellar record of ideal choice for multiple reasons. Thomas twenty two wins and five wanted to stay close to home and with losses. Walsh in the heart of North Canton, it pro- One of the key com- vided the perfect location. ponents to the success of “Location was a factor, but the main at- Senior Ben Thomas commits to Walsh University. He will be the basketball team was tributes were the academics and the quality playing football in the fall. n PHOTO BY JOSH WOODS. three year varsity basket- of football and coaches,” he said. n The Viking Views 32 sports
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ou’re team stinks. will our offense be able to keep postsea- around defense. With defensive lineup set We all have that one friend who son hopes alive. to be in place, expect a stronger season Yroots for the Yankees, Heat or The Cavaliers from our Cavaliers. Steelers despite being from northeast Ohio. I, like some, have looked at other The Cavaliers possess young stars, The Indians teams and occasionally found myself including last year’s Rookie of the Year The Indians are in the midst of an aver- rooting for a better team. Kyrie Irving. Though many would con- age season at best. With a weak starting Now, I’ve learned the dedication it sider this a down year, they are looking pitching staff, we have to rely on the hit- takes to cheer for constantly losing teams. up. ters to bail out the sub par pitching. Through all of the heart break, we all have With a record of 24-58, the Cavaliers With the season still young, the Indi- teams pushing toward the top. ans have a lot to prove. Not yet above 2013 might finally be our year. .500, they will need pitchers to step up and deliver as Brett Myers and Ub- aldo Jimenez have been mediocre. No The Browns one is showing their support for our Trent Richard- tribe. son and Joe Ha- With attendance al- den are considered “Through all of the heartbreak, we all ways low, are the Indians young promising inspired to win? players. have teams pushing toward the top.” Since 2004, the In- Cleveland has dians have always been more than that se- near the bottom in at- lect few young tendance. If fans would players that we are waiting on. turn up and show the support, With a countless number of young the Indians would not only have players, Cleveland teams might fi- support behind them but the con- nally push over “the hump.” fidence to continue winning with Last season you may recall the everyone rooting for them. We Browns were somewhat in playoff con- finished last in their division and 13 out can hope for the best as the team tries to tention with a 5-8 record. Though they of 15 teams in their conference. The re- improve and challenge the Tigers for the went on to lose out the season and finish a hiring of former head coach Mike Brown Al Central title and playoff spot. dismal 5-11 on the year, there were signs has brought a new thought to the makeup Can we say that next year is the year? of hope throughout the season. of the team. That will be up for discussion, but we Will the Browns have the winning Though the Cavs had LeBron James can hope a team has the desire and just mentality? on their roster during Brown’s tenure, the enough luck to deserve a well-deserved The Browns will have a defense strong Cavs never had an exciting offense. Now title to Cleveland. enough to stop a tornado in its track, but the Cavaliers are going to build a team — Tyler Corbit
33 The Viking Views Preparing for a new season Students continue conditioning throughout summer sports Corrin Pelini Staff Writer or many Hoover athletes, the game isn’t over when they leave the gym or walk off the field. Sports of all seasons continue their training in the summer to stay ready for their seasons. FWhether the athletes run a few extra miles a week or they wake up early to lift, they always prepare early for their upcoming seasons. Here are just a few highlighted sports. FALL WINTER SPRING VOLLEYBALL SWIMMING GIRLS LACROSSE
he Hoover volleyball team prepares he Hoover swimmers dive into their he girls’ lacrosse team will be start- for their fall season by condition- summer training in the beginning ing their formal conditioning in the Ting in the summer. Head coach Mia of June. The athletes will be condi- Tsummer just this year. Thomas explained the schedule. T They will be running long sprints and tioning from seven to nine every morning “We have conditioning sessions three Monday through Thursday at Dogwood lifting three times a week from June to days a week from 7-9 AM and participate Pool. Coach Matt Johnsen described a rou- August. Although it is not mandatory, the in 5 summer tournaments as well as a sum- tine day of conditioning. players are strongly recommended to par- mer league,” she said. “These sessions help “We start very early,” he said. “Basi- ticipate. the girls get into the good condition they cally we start in the water with training, Coach Jessica Zettler explained what need to be in in order to be successful in then sometimes we run the hill at the high the girls will be focusing on this summer. volleyball. It also gives them a chance to school or do dry land activities.” “[We will] definitely focus on getting in improve their volleyball skills before try- Johnsen observes great improvement the long-distance component so the girls outs on August 1st.” from his swimmers in the summer. last a whole game,” she said. “Also foot- The girls make a huge commitment by “It keeps them active and it allows them work for speed and lifting for strength.” attending. Thomas explained a routine con- to get stronger which is the most important Zettler feels this will greatly help the ditioning day. aspect of summer training,” he said. “We girls improve their skills. “Our workout sessions are divided usually see improvement a month into con- “We have the girls practice so they don’t into two parts: running and lifting,” she ditioning.” lose anything they gained during the sea- said. “My husband, who is a college foot- Junior Stephen Watson enjoys the early son,” she said. ball coach, comes in and guides the girls morning summer sessions.. Junior Lexi Jones has played for three through an intense lifting routine which “I like the fact that we get to be able to years and agrees that the summer condi- helps them become stronger and hopefully practice outside,” he said. tioning helps the team. prevents injuries.” Watson is a three-year swimmer and “I think it is necessary because if we Junior Taylor Chufar feels the condi- loves swimming all year round. He is a didn’t have it, we would go into the season tioning is beneficial. very dedicated member of Hoover’s swim unprepared,” she said. “We get to be in the gym all summer to team. Jones favorite part of the preparation is get better before official practices start,” “I like the fact that it’s an individual and the casual atmosphere. she said. “I like being with my team and a team sport,” he said. “I’m able to com- “It isn’t taken as seriously as the actual becoming close with them again after last pete on my own and get my own results season, so you can really have fun and en- season.” n while still helping the team.” n joy playing,” she said. n
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the 2013 graduating class on their road to to road their on class graduating 2013 the loved playing on offense in general because because general in offense on playing loved “Seniors got the W,” he said. he W,” the got “Seniors
and Mr. Jason Downey were happy coach coach happy were Downey Jason Mr. and really involved in every play,” she said. “I “I said. she play,” every in involved really likely to win. to likely
Senior coaches Mr. Zachary Gonidakis Gonidakis Zachary Mr. coaches Senior “I loved playing center because I was was I because center playing loved “I Gonidakis agreed the seniors were more more were seniors the agreed Gonidakis
dents I don’t have in class,” he said. he class,” in have don’t I dents her sign up again. again. up sign her points.”
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to be part of a recent tradition at Hoover. at tradition recent a of part be to Senior and Powder Puff veteran Ali Mc- Ali veteran Puff Powder and Senior “They pick up things quickly,” he said. said. he quickly,” things up pick “They
He said coaching was a great opportunity opportunity great a was coaching said He ter.” the game. the
of football,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun.” of lot a “It’s said. he football,” of “But [during practices] we are getting bet- getting are we practices] [during “But by their athleticism and understanding of of understanding and athleticism their by
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helped his team prepare for the game. game. the for prepare team his helped the end. the very competitive.” very
Junior offensive coach Mr. Nick Gamble Gamble Nick Mr. coach offensive Junior very difficult, she said they were helpful in in helpful were they said she difficult, very “It’s a great group,” he said. “They’re “They’re said. he group,” great a “It’s
game. Though Hayden didn’t find the practices practices the find didn’t Hayden Though self, really enjoyed coaching. enjoyed really self,
also understand the plays to run during the the during run to plays the understand also opportunity every day.” every opportunity Downey, who used to play football him- football play to used who Downey,
only had to learn the game of football but but football of game the learn to had only ed to do it,” she said. “You don’t get that that get don’t “You said. she it,” do to ed he said. he
practice in advance for this game. They not not They game. this for advance in practice freshman and sophomore years, and want- and years, sophomore and freshman “It has been very fun and entertaining,” entertaining,” and fun very been has “It
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Within the first few minutes, the senior senior the minutes, few first the Within the defensive line, said she wanted to get get to wanted she said line, defensive the just thought it would be a fun time.” fun a be would it thought just
2013 Powder Puff game. game. Puff Powder 2013 Junior Emily Hayden, who played on on played who Hayden, Emily Junior a good time doing that,” Gonidakis said. “I “I said. Gonidakis that,” doing time good a I
junior and senior class meeting in the the in meeting class senior and junior getting ready for this tradition as well. well. as tradition this for ready getting “Two years ago, I reffed a game and had had and game a reffed I ago, years “Two
ntense. ntense. In a word, this describes the the describes this word, a In The girls seemed to have a great time time great a have to seemed girls The victory. N N sports N N pretty funny.” tice, it really threw our defense off and was noises,” McNeese said. “Even during prac- obnoxious make and ball the had whoever field.” ing plays, the most famous being the “force an injurypreventedherfromplaying. center,as victory 2013 a to seniors the ing the juniorsup.” trip to plays complex more make to were able we so game, the understood really that girls of group talented really a had we re o rdto, h gnlmn had gentlemen the tradition, to True around field force a make would “We interest- some up made girls senior The help- on planning was McNeese While bling and other unique moves. They had an tum- stunting, dancing, some included that scored. they point each for pushups did and girls their chance to shine as they cheered on the t afie te promd routine a performed they halftime, At 37 ae rvd o e wn o te senior the for girls. The finalscore:36-22. win a be to proved game ground. back- the in them for cheering ladies the with game, the after performance encore NPuff Powder 2013 8, May the Overall, The Viking Views
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Hoover baseball is still going Girls softball is coming off of two back- The boys lacrosse team sits strong with a record of 6-2 in to-back state championships and is towards the end of their sea- the conference and 15-6 over- having another successful season with son with a record of 6-7. They all. Standouts for the boys this a record of 15-0. The girls are ranked snagged another win in their last year has been junior Will Hau- number one in the state polls. The girls game against St. Edwards with a ter and senior Austin Feinberg hope continue there season with an- final score of 9-7. Having main- at the plate. Top perform- other state championship this spring. ly home games left, the boys ers on the mound have been may continue their season until Alex Binnie and John Zucal. end of early June or late May.
Boys Tennis Track/Field Girls Lacrosse
Boys tennis keeps its win- The boys and girls track and field Girls lacrosse stands at a current ning stride with a solid record teams competed in the Jackson Twi- record of 5-7-1 after their first of 16-4. Top performers in- light Invitational May 10. The girls loss in their most recent game clude Robby DeMarco sitting finished in foruth and the boys fin- against Cleveland Hts. Carlie in number one singles as well ished 11th. That was the final meet of Grandjean leads the team with as the pair of James Oakes the season before the Federal, district 11 points in the last four games and Robert Yeary who sit at and Kate Enot stands as a top and state meets coming up. the doubles number one spot. defender with 6 ground balls.
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ith the track season coming to an end soon, winning and fierce competition is on every athlete’s mind. However senior Kath- Wleen Fletcher, who has been high jumping for three years, is not only a fierce competitor but she also really enjoys jumping for new heights. However it’s not just all one big competition for her. She enjoys many things about high jumping. “I like how close we all get,” she said. “And how we have inside jokes, and being the tallest girls on the team.” Although every event in track is very competitive, for Fletcher some of her favorite moments in high jump were just having a good time with her teammates. “My favorite memory was when we all messed around and have fun,” she said. “And doing flips on the high jump mat.” Junior Julie Worley high jumps with Fletcher and explains Fletcher’s attitude while competing. “She’s always positive,” Worley said. “We feed off of each other, if she’s doing good then I am too.” Worley and Fletcher have not only been teammates for the past three years but have also been good friends off the track too. “She’s always making me laugh,” Worley said. Story by Sabrina Hernandez n Photo by Madeline Tauscher
very spring, the lacrosse team begins their season they have been training for all winter. For seniors, it will be the last Eseason they ever play for the Hoover lacrosse team. This season marks the end of Bryan England’s high school la- crosse career. England started playing lacrosse when he was nine years old. He was introduced to the sport through his dad, who was the coach of the middle school lacrosse program. “It’s weird because it will be the last year I will play an orga- nized sport, but it is exciting and fun,” he said. England’s had a couple goals for the season. His goals were to beat Jackson, have a winning record, and make a run in the play- offs. Even if all of his goals were not met, he is still happy to be a member of the Hoover lacrosse team. As a senior role model, the underclassmen look up to England, according to fellow teammate, senior Jeff Porter. “He has taught the younger kids how to have fun and play at the highest level possible,” he said. “He always making sure the team is ready to play before every game. He is also making sure everyone is having a good time at practice.”
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(Clockwise from left to right) Senior John Zucal pitches in a game against Lake. n Junior Monica Albertson gets ready to fire a shot against in lacrosse. n Junior Gabe Montoya runs in a relay in a meet in late April. n Senior Kathleen Fletcher jumps in a meet against GlenOak. n Sophomore Ian Baker defends in a game. n MADELINE TAUSCHER ANDREA RAMBACHER sports