Equaker a High School Tradition for 89 Years
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eQuaker A High School Tradition for 89 years. Volume 89, Number 4 Salem Senior High School December 2001 Salem High Gymnasium takes on a new look Coach John A. Cabas honored BY ED BUTCH Salem High Cabas' s famous saying, The Class of chased a plaque from School's gymnasium has "Love those Quakers!" 2001 's gift to the school is Zeiglers Trophy which had some face lifting com During the summer the a portrait of John A. Cabas highlights Coach Cabas 's pleted over the past few graphics were designed to to be displayed above the accomplishments. months. The gym floor was perfe c main tro In regard to the repainted, there is the new tion by phy case new gym floor, Mr. Steffen fa9ade at the gym entrance, comput at the said that Salem has been and a portrait and plaque ers, and in gym's en trying to upgrade the gym will be hung in the lobby Novem trance . floor to meet the standards commemorating John A. ber the Lu c i a of the other gyms in the Cabas. Coach Cabas was Summitville Fraser of area. The coaches, staff, one of Salem's best basket T i 1 e Lucia Stu and Mr. Steffen got together ball coaches ever. The high C o m - dios in to think of ideas for the new school's gymnasium was pan y, down - floor. The committee to dedicated to him in Febru headed by town Sa choose the new floor ary 2001. David lem took looked at each design and Part of the dedica Johnson, the pic decided which one the com tion to Coach John A. donated t u r e . mittee member liked the Cabas was just completed. the time Donna best. Many ideas were The new fa9ade at the gym and labor Chappell given, but in the end a ma entrance was finished be jority of the people decided fore Thanksgiving after on what is now our new four or five months of plan floor for the gym. Shepherd ning. The idea for the of the Heart is now selling fa9ade was thought of a few wooden replicas of the new years ago when the admin gym floor, and Coach istration wanted to enhance to finish the long awaited of Chappell Framing did the Cabas was the first to re the appearance of the gym project. Mr. Steffen, Salem framework for the picture. ceive a replica. entrance. Finally, the dedi High School's Athletic Di The class is also reframing Other additions to cation of the gym was the rector, and many of the staff the pictures of Coach look forward to in the near perfect time to put the idea and students agree, "The Cabas, his championship future will be the addition into action. The committee new fa9ade greatly en team, and his reception in of the Quaker Lady and that chose what was to go hances the · appearance of Salem. Along with the pic Quaker Sam logos. These on the sign wanted to in the gymnasium." Eventu tures, the committee in will be added to the baseline clude the Quaker Lady, ally night lighting will spot charge of the Cabas Gym area, and color changes will Quaker Sam, and Coach light the fa9ade. nasium dedication pur- be added to the floor mark ings on the gym floor. LOYe- ~Qual:err! & Ill News Holiday Spirit Club News MIAH GRIFFITH BY CHELSIE SHUMAN Some of Salem High School's clubs have truly The cheerleaders are planning to host a had the holiday spirit and have participated with different cheerleading competition during the month of Febru community volunte ~r activities. ary. They have just finished fall fundraisers, and they The "Dres;; a Live Doll" project was done in Mrs. will begin their spring fundraiser in March. Schneider's CBE/IBE for some time. The class partici The French club had a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. pated by choosing first how many children they would 26 and made Christmas cards for the elderly. like to buy for and whether they would like a boy or girl. Spanish club had a candy sale earlier this month. They soon there after, received a name of a child, their They will also participate in the Salvation Army's Dress age, their gender, and their size of clothing. With both of a Live Doll project in which they will ask for donations her classes combined, they have sponsored fomieen chil to dress two childreT\ this Christmas. This Christmas dren with a range of ages. The classes contributed the they also participated , 'ith the Community Network for money from their O\\ n pockets and went shopping for Children and Salem Middle School's Builder's Club to clothes for the project. wrap presents for needy children on December 12. With some of the money that they have collected Spanish club also dined at the restaurant Fiesta Brava as a club, they bought one outfit for a child from the whole on December 18. class. They wrapped the presents and delivered them to On December 8 T.A.C.T. had their Christmas party the Salvation Army where the children received their gifts. at the Salem Elks. "If more people would consider this project, less children Key club had their Christmas party on December would have to go through the holidays without a Christ 19. They collected toys along with the other division mas," club members stated. clubs for Toys for Tots. Key Club also helped the Key Club, with the assistance of the Kiwanas and Church Women United in their holiday endeavors. Mr. Stratton (faculty advisor), contributed in a toy drive They also participated in bell ringing for the Salvation to provide clothing and toys for the children in the "Cre Army as representatives of the Kiwanis Club. ate a Smile" project. This activity was held until Decem The Academic Challenge team had their first com ber 8 and not only included donations of clothing and puter bowl on December 4. New members are always toys but also donations of decorating paper and supplies welcome. for the presents. Unfortunately, Key Club was disap National Honor Society is passing out suck pointed in the lack of effort and donations that were made ers to students who made it on the honor roll, and they from the student body this year. are also particpating in the Dress A Child program for Miss Lockney and her French club students also the Salvation Arm . spent a day after school to show their holiday spirit. Miss Lockney held a small party for her French members that had given the time and effort to make Christmas cards for the local elderly. Saturday, December 8 Interact held a Christmas party for the underprivileged children at Timberlanes. This activity was sponsored by the Rotary Club. Interact mem bers participated in this by wrapping presents and helping the children feel comfortable and welcome. Salem High School students have had a busy pre -Christmas season as they worked hard to help with these Up-Skirt and Down-Shirt various holiday activities BY DANIELLE BAIR Those of you taught the students some Bulletin Board lucky enough to have been thing a bit disturbing. Re BY CHELSIE SHUMAN blessed with Mr. Spack's cently, while standing in a H.O.G. (history of govern ride line at a church carni • Dec. 19- Chamber choir performance ment) class this year all val, Gina Be11 noticed how • Dec.21- Christmas break begins know about the distrubing close the man behind her • Dec. 25-MERRY CHRISTMAS pornography issue in was standing. "Every time • Dec.28-White Christmas Dance America. The last class I shifted in line, he would • Jan. 3- Classes resume unit, dealing .with pornog shift with me. I got a sense • Jan. 17 /18- Semester Exams raphy and civil rights, of somebody being too • Jan 18- End of second nine weeks • Jan 21- Martin Luther King Day- No school -- continued on page 3 -- Page 2 The Quaker December 2001 News ii YSU English Festival reborn at SHS BY ED BUTCH Since 1979 the sophomore, stated her feel YSU English Festival has ings about her experience at been a tradition for many the festival while in Jr. schools around the area. High. "I went to the English The festival was started when Professor Thomas Gay and the late Dr. Carol Gay, both professors at Youngstown State Univer sity, established a memorial fund for their daughter who Festival in Jr. High and it died of cancer at the age of was a great experience. thirteen. They decided to Now I'm glad that other stu give area junior and senior dents get a chance to have high school students awards this experience if they did based on their writing and shops, writing labs, insight themrselves through what not get to in Jr. High," reading abilities. sessions about the book they enjoy doing." Natalie added Boron. The English Festi- lists, not-so- Trivial Pursuit Firth, a sophomore, said, "I If you would like val has remained dormant at sessions where students never liked to read before, to sign up and make a com Salem High School since compete in games about but now that I have started mitment to read the seven Mr. Ladner, a former SHS authors, locations, and in to read the books for the En books for the festival, then English teacher, last took formation about the festival glish Festival, I love it!" talk to Mrs. Wilson in room his students about six years books, and dramatic perfor Allison Boron, also a 145 or your current English ago.