Volume 5 Issue 3

The Jackson-Milton Journal

Jackson-Milton High School

Jackson-Milton is a “School of Promise” January-March By Mrs. Morelli Volume 5, Issue 3 year Jackson-Milton High achievement. School is receiving this "This is a very honor, and it is the first special honor for the stu- Inside this issue: year for the middle school. dents, staff and community The 7-12 building is in a of Jackson-Milton," said prestigious group of 163 Mr. Vega, principal of Service Learning 2 Ohio schools that achieved Jackson-Milton Middle/ for Grade 10 this honor on the Local High Schools. He attrib- Report Card for the 2011- utes this success to “the Senior Class 4 Favorites 2012 academic school hard work and dedication year. of our staff and students, School Play: 6 without their efforts this The Ohio Depart- MacBeth honor would not be possi- ment of Education plans to ble." Newspaper: 8 spotlight Jackson-Milton Got News? Middle/High Schools as a The school re- Jackson-Milton strong example of what is ceived an official School of Winter Sports 10 High School and Middle possible when students, Wrap-up Promise banner to display school prove every day educators, parents, and that failure is not an op- community members come in the building with pride. Spring Sports 11 Preview tion. Because of this ef- together and believe that fort, the students, teachers, all students can succeed. Camp Fitch Fun 12 administrators and the The school takes great families in the 7-12 build- pride in the success of ing are being recognized as strategies employed which a 2012 School of Promise. closed the gap in both This is the second reading and mathematic Special points of interest: SADD promotes Anti-bullying Week • SADD hosts an Anti by Katie Phillips and Michael Gutterwill -bullying week to teach valuable SADD, also known as the theme of the day. skills Students Against Destructive SADD has responsible • Mahoning Valley Decisions, is an extracurricular and reliable leaders who are in Youth Leadership activity at Jackson-Milton High charge of making sure the stu- students close to School. There are 65 students in dents make good choices. The SADD who participate in many their graduation President of SADD is Colleen things including Anti- Bullying Maskarinec, Vice President is • Senior Spotlight: Week, Texting While Driving, Taylor Tharp, Secretary is Jordan Paije Kiraly (Senior Click it or Ticket and also Red Morelli and the Treasurer is Junior Becca Jones works on her Ribbon week. The weeks of Red Class Secretary) Olivia Wolfe. SADD also interacts Anti-bullying sign which hangs in Ribbon and Anti-bullying let you with the Middle School’s activity, the hallway as a reminder express yourself and dress with

Cont. on page 2 Sophomore Service Learning Projects by Victoria Butcher

Each student is doing his or her own or Some students will be raising working in a small group. Each group is money or collecting other things for their doing something to help an organization project; some groups have finished their about which they care. Some are working collections. A group activity called, “Cozy with animals at shelters, others collecting Coats,” collected over 200 coats over a books or coats for those who need, or can't short period of time and shared those coats afford it, for themselves. Several groups with those who couldn’t get their own in are working in different nursing homes Mahoning County. Another group held the doing different things. Some people are “5K Dog Walk.” All money raised from making baskets for the elderly, others just this event will be donated to Angels for going in to visit. Each of these projects will Animals. A group of boys will be hosting a L to R: Vicky Butcher, Mrs. Theis, Teresa Weakley, affect someone. Some will even affect the function, “Basketball for Boy Scouts,” and Jeffery Voland, and Jordan Morelli whole community positively. None of all money raised will be donated to the these students are selfish when it comes to local Boy Scout Troop. this project; each person is helping some- Mrs. Theis earned a Creative Mrs. Theis’s advanced English 10 one in a positive way. Classroom award for her efforts. class is doing a service learning project.

Key Club by Mackenzie Ervin

On Saturday, March 30 th , The Jackson-Milton Key Club held their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Park in North Jackson. The children were given the chance to search for eggs, hidden throughout the premises. The hunt was held for children through grade six. The plus side was that it wasn’t just kids from Jackson-Milton; children from all over were invited to come and join in on the festivities. Jackson-Milton Kiwanis Club was in charge of the event which took place at noon. The Key Club is aspiring to hold other events such as the Jackson Milton 2 nd Annual 5k Run/walk which will take place Sunday, May 26 th , 2013. Everyone from the community will be invited to participate for an entrance fee of $15 for community members, $10 for students. T- shirts will be awarded to the first 100 people to register; regis- tration forms are still available from Mrs. A in the Art Room. Key Club events are usually a group effort and are in great support of the community and the school. Thinking about signing up for next year? We encourage you to make the deci- 2012-13 Key Club Members sion to help serve our community and get to know the other members. Volunteering for any of the up coming activities is also a great way to earn a positive reputation and get your name out there!

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STAND, also known as Students nice and “Dress for success.” life is not funny. It’s not funny and needs to Taking a New Direction. Both of these groups quit. There were also activities like voting are teaching students to be responsible and mature about the choices they make whether it on an anti bullying slogan, signing your name on may be with alcohol or drugs. the anti-bullying banner, acts of kindness and random drawings. Bullying is unwanted The week of March 18, aggressive behavior. Kids are bullied every day. SADD in Jackson-Milton High School did an Anti- In school, kids have to deal with other students bullying Week. For spirit day, each student is treating them poorly… like they don’t have supposed to wear what the theme is. Monday enough to deal with. Eventually it gets to the was wear a jersey and “Team up against bully- point where these kids don’t even want to ing,” Tuesday was wear red and “Put a stop to come to school anymore. bullying,” Wednesday was wear something with Bullying can lead to others hurting a super hero to “Be someone’s hero,” Thursday themselves or even suicide. Bullying is not was wear a bright/neon color and “Brighten funny. Hurting others is not funny. Making Junior Kali Sebastian also creates a sign for the someone’s day,” Friday was wear something others cry is not funny. Making others hate their week

Page 2 The Jackson-Milton Journal Sophomore Mahoning Valley Youth Leadership

Kelly McCorkle, Ryan Moore, Jordan Morelli and Jacqueline Vega will graduate from the Mahoning Valley Youth Leadership program in May. In the fall, these sophomore students began the application process to be considered for the program. “The program identifies high school sophomores in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties who have demonstrated leadership potential, to provide opportunities to practice constructive leadership, committed involvement and responsible participation in the future of the community,” according to the Leadership Mahoning Valley organization. These students were selected in December to represent their sophomore class because they exude the aforemen- tioned traits. The sophomore group attended leadership activities each month which included an opening day retreat, business opportunities and challenges, health and societal issues, heritage and the arts, as well as government organizations and criminal justice. They will Jordan Morelli, Jacqueline Vega, participate in their graduation ceremony May 15 after having completed all of the require- Ryan Moore, and Kelly McKorkle ments placed before them. Congratulations to this young group of leaders for earning this opportunity and rising to the occasion to expand their leadership efforts.

Junior Mahoning Valley Youth Leadership by Kristie Carson

Youth Leadership Mahoning various skill building activities as part of Valley kicked off its 18th year in Septem- the program. By the end of the day, the ber by welcoming 48 new junior members students all knew one another and were into the program. The new members excited for the year to come. participated in a daylong retreat focusing Students attended a Business on teambuilding, leadership styles and Day which took place at Youngstown concepts. Facilitator Mary Wargo taught State University’s Williamson College of the importance of leadership during the Business. The juniors also participated in retreat. activities dealing with the arts, health, Class members met for the very and criminal justice. This group was part first time and were encouraged to venture of the fall session and finished their pro- out of their comfort zone performing gram in 2012. skits, creating art and participating in Anjelika Pizzuto and Robert Voland

Boys and Girls State by Rachael Rendessy

Every year, a handful of Jackson- The program is hosted at The Univer- for an office. Buckeye State is a full formed Milton juniors are chosen by the Lake Milton sity of Mount Union for the ladies and Bowling government that acts and comes together each American Legion Post to participate in the pres- Green for the gentlemen. The event includes and every day throughout the week. Positions tigious summer event known as Buckeye Boys learning about local, county, and state govern- such as governor, auditor, and even firefighter and Girls State. This year, Kali Sebastian, Hanna ment, as well as citizenship. The program is held are up for grabs. The candidates need to build Bond, Nick Woloschak, Mike Mounther Abdel- over a week’s time in which the students partici- their platforms, make an effective campaign, and rasul, and Jeremy Fitzpatrick were selected. pate in community building activities and semi- spread the word that they are running for a posi- nars. tion. As a former Buckeye Girls State One of the other fun things about Delegate for Jackson-Milton, I wish that I could Buckeye State is that every morning we gathered go back. At BGS, I met many girls from all around the flagpole for morning prayer. It is a walks of life with whom I still talk. BGS is truly time that allows all of the delegates to come a place where you meet lifelong friends and can together at the same time and reflect. delve into what you are meant to do with your So good luck to those participating in life. it this year from all of us at The Jackson-Milton About two days into the week, the Journal! delegates start a campaign so that they can run

Volume 5, Issue 3 Page 3 YWCA: Young Women With a Bright Future by Kristy Carson

Jackson-Milton High School is Greta cal Science. Frost. Additional nominees included Greta was chosen to receive Rachel Jenkins, Rachel Cline, and this award based on her leadership Brooke Bigelow. All of these young skills, the time she has spent volun- women were nominated by teachers in teering in the community and her the building for their academic excel- scholarly ethics. Greta attended the lence, strong work ethic, and leader- awards ceremony in March to accept ship abilities. Each must go through a her award. After she graduates Greta vigorous process that includes writing will be attending Youngstown State an essay and an interviewing process. The Young Women with a University, where she will study Politi- Bright Future Award was started in It is an honor to be nominated for this award and each of these young 1994 to honor young women who “YWCA is dedicated to eliminating show leadership, academic success, women should be proud of their ac- racism, empowering women and and creative talent. It is given to 28 complishments. high school seniors each in the Mahon- promoting peace, justice, freedom ing valley; this year’s winner from and dignity for all.” Senior Selections: You voted...here they are!

Best All Around Friendliest Brandon Mitchell and Maggie Oblinger Michael Kovach and Alex Moore Best Dressed Most Athletic Adam Jeffries and Rachael Obradovich Chuckie Anderson and Paije Kiraly Nicest Eyes Most Talented Colten Blazek and Brittany Schnellbach Chad Hammond and Rachel Cline Nicest Smile Best Dancers Colton Horvath and Amanda Moore Adam Jeffries and Greta Frost Best Looking Most Likely to Succeed Adam Johnson and Cheyenne Herrick Ian Dunlap and Greta Frost Biggest Flirt Class Clowns Colton Horvath and Cheyenne Herrick Chuckie Anderson and Haley Markel Cutest Couple Nicest Car Julius Yuhasz and Danii Rodgers Chad Hammond and Kaitlyn Dietz Most School Spirit Best Friends Adam Jeffries and Rachel Cline Jake Armstrong and Randy Vesey Jenn Troutman and Casey LaRose

Page 4 The Jackson-Milton Journal Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership: HOBY by Michael Gutterwill

for the young leaders of America. It’s by obtaining an application through for students who are dedicated to Mrs. Wiery. school and have the potential to be great leaders. Participants have access to a HOBY stands for Hugh distinguished group of leaders from a O'Brian Youth Leadership. Its mis- variety of backgrounds including busi- sion is to help students to develop ness, government, international af- their leadership skills. HOBY was fairs, science and technology, medi- Kelly McKorkle and Ryan Moore are the founded in 1958 by Hugh O’Brian. cine, media, and education. The 2012-13 HOBY representatives for Since its beginning, it has had lengthy program includes interactive Jackson-Milton 375,000 students. HOBY is one of and dynamic educational sessions, High School students who the highest leadership programs in collaborative workshops, leadership exhibit the necessary qualities can the area. Students can find out if exercises, community service projects apply for the leadership organization they have the potential to be selected and individualized trainings. H.O.B.Y. HOBY is an organization

National Honor Society: NHS by Kristy Carson

National Honor Society has been very busy the past few months. Over the holiday season they spent time gift wrapping at the Eastwood Mall; they also held an Ice Cream Social to raise money. They helped at the Literacy Night that was held at the elementary school and have collected money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Soci- ety through the Pasta for Pennies drive. Students enjoyed an Olive Garden lunch for their efforts in the “Pasta for Pennies” drive. The students of Jackson-Milton raised $348.35. On March 14 th at 6:00 pm in the Cafetorium. Officers for 2013-14 were elected. Co- 2012-13 NHS Members presidents are Taylor Tharp and Kali Sebastian, Vice-president is Robert Voland, Secretary is Tori lowing: Seniors- Danielle Ma- Wolfe, Kali Sebastian, Jessica Ba- Wolfe, and the Treasurer is Becca Jones. Congratulations on all of jetich, Rachael Obradovich and tholomew, Rebecca Jones, Mike your hard work and success! Jacob Millerleile and Juniors- Erica Abdelrasul and Andrew Stone- Hughes, Robert Voland, Gabrielle burner. NHS inducted its new Tharp, Taylor Tharp, Victoria members, which include the fol-

Volume 5, Issue 3 Page 5 Safety in Schools by Michael Gutterwill

Safety very strict on safety. The safety poli- Mr. Vega believes if some- in schools is a cies are developed by Officer Taillon thing would happen in the school we top priority with the local law enforcement agen- would be prepared for it. If a lockdown these days. cies and our administrative staff. At did happen, students and teachers With school our school we have many types of would just follow the safety precau- shootings hap- lockdowns and practice them to make tions made by Officer Taillon. Officer pening across sure everyone knows what they’re Taillon is a huge help in the develop- the nation, it’s supposed to do. There are fire, tor- important to nado and lockdown drills. The doors ment of school safety. He not only keep the stu- stay locked at all times; there’s a helps with the school security, but he dents safe while earning their educa- buzzer system at all doors; all visitors also helps with attendance issues, be- tion. Schools are now improving their sign in at the office and are given havior problems, truancy, and some- security by installing cameras and name tags. There are cameras which times with families in the community. other kinds of security equipment. are used daily and Officer Taillon is in At Jackson-Milton the staff is the building or on the property at all times.

School Play: MacBeth Off Kilter by Rachael Rendessy

On March 14, 15, and 16, the Jackson-Milton Drama Club showcased the play, “MacBeth: Off-Kilter.” The play included quirky lines and a bewitching cast. After working on the production for a month, the cast put together a wonderful performance. Mrs. Yantes directed the work after a long hiatus away from the stage here at Jackson-Milton and her first year back turned out to be a success. The script was a high school portrayal of the actual MacBeth work by William Shakespeare. Scotty MacBeth was a high school student who got caught up in some unusual things and because of this, he sacrificed his friends. Sadie MacNutt played MacBeth’s germ phobic love interest, and Mother Weird was the head witch and secretly MacBeth’s mother. Several seniors were in the cast this year: Michael Kovach (MacBeth), Greta Frost (Sadie), Rachael Obradovich (Mother Weird), Brooke Bigelow (MacDuff), Alex Moore (Dr. Oprah), Rachael Rendessy (Nurse Doris), and Jack Liggitt (Duncan Morto). Everyone, including the back- stage crew, dedicated a big portion of their time and effort in order to make this play possible. Thank you to all who participated in some way. Your devotion definitely showed throughout the play! 2013 CAST: MacBeth: Off Kilter

Page 6 The Jackson-Milton Journal Senior Spotlight: Paije Kiraly, Secretary by Rachael Rendessy

It is getting all of it done in school so that I can It is pretty evident that in every- extremely diffi- spend the rest of my time focusing on thing Paije does, she will succeed. She cult to juggle sports!” does have a major influence in her life and school, sports, that is her sister Krista. Miss Kiraly actively participates and extra- in Key Club, SADD, student council, class Paije shed some light on why: “I curricular activi- secretary, National Honor Society, English could write a whole page, but for the most ties, but one Festival, Drama Club, and Prom Commit- part, the reason is because she has set high Jackson-Milton tee. She plays three sports: softball, basket- goals for herself and has been able to suc- student can ball, and volleyball. Paije has acquired cessfully reach all of them.” conquer it all- high honors in all of these sports including: Paije Kiraly. Ten years down the road, Paije 1st team ITCL, 1 st and 2 nd team districts, 1 st She is not only a sees herself being a successful optometrist, team state, and spirit award (softball). 2 nd scholar athlete, having a beautiful home, and being married team ITCL, 1 st team ITCL, honorable men- but also a wonderful role model for the to the man of her dreams. In the meantime tion districts, team captain, rookie award, underclassmen. Her commitment and dedi- though, she will be attending Youngstown top shooter, and 3x top rebounder cation to her sports and school work is State University to major in biology so that (basketball). 1 st team ITCL, 2 nd team dis- definitely shown in everything that she she may reach her goals. tricts, honorable mention state, team cap- does. tain, MVP award, and top blocker From everyone at The Jackson- Paije delved into how she man- (volleyball). Milton Journal, good luck Paije! ages it all, “I try to put school first and

Spring Fling by Victoria Butcher

The Spring Fling was organ- The event is sponsored by the ized for March 28, for the last two Jackson-Milton High School Student periods of the day. It was fun to watch Council. The purpose is to raise and students enjoyed playing. The 8 th money for a Student Council Presiden- grade played against the Freshman tial Scholarship and has been a tradi- team who won 25-12 and the Sopho- tion for many years. Mrs. Wiery and mores played the Juniors who won 25- her students sold t-shirts for each grade 13. The Seniors and Teachers played level participating. Both participants three games, the Seniors won two and spectators paid $2 each to attend games 15-12 and 25-17, the Teachers the event. won 15-13. Everyone had a good time and played a good game.

Senior Rachael Rendessy said, “I feel it’s a great event that gives a senior the ability to receive a part of the school in scholarship form, giving that senior the opportunity to continue our education and make the school proud.”

Sophomore Michael Gutter- will said, “It was exhilarating being involved in the game, however we were up against some serious competition (cough, cough, Erica Hughes).”

Volume 5, Issue 3 Page 7 Speech Results by Mackenzie Ervin

This year the Jackson-Milton miliar with a quote, and present it and ex- speech and debate team was on the move. plain. You have to tell how you view the Led by Mrs. Yantes, two of our own Blue quote, if you agree or disagree with it, and Jays even performed for Kiwanis at the A why you look at it that way. It’s pretty la Cart in Canfield. much an “off the top of your head” type of speaking which talent is expressed. Highlights of this season included Rachel Jenkins making it first to Aurora Schaffer and Greta Frost Small Districts and eventually competing led the presentation for the Kiwanis on at State. This would make her second time, Wednesday, April 18 th , 2013. We can ex- her first being her freshman year. pect great things to come next year from our Jackson-Milton Speech Team. Keep it Pictured L to R: Aurora Schaffer, Greta Frost, She took the stage in Impromptu up Jays! Rachael Jenkins, Brooke Bigelow, Erin Kiech Speaking, which is a type of speech where one is given 7 minutes to get yourself fa-

Newspaper Staff: Got News? By Mackenzie Ervin

If you didn’t know about joining the team us, you’d think we were next year, but stressing completely crazy when you out over all of the essays walk into 7 th period News- and assignments? Well paper. We have random stress no more, because as conversations, a chair long as our work is com- schedule, and many, many pleted, we pretty much other abnormal additions to have a great time. a normal class period. We School’s going to cover all of the feats of be letting out sooner than Jackson-Milton including we can imagine, and as sports events, club meet- always The Jackson- ings, and any other ele- Milton Journal will be ments that may affect the there to get you the scoop. students here. Not pictured: Mackenzie Ervin, Michael Gutterwill, Katie Phillips, Jeffery Voland What to expect from our At the beginning newest issue? Well, you’ll of the year we started out with quite a of the group. We work as a team to get just have to wait and find out what number of Newspaper members, but as the job done most of the time, but Fri- stories are covered in our End-Of-The- the semester ended and classes days are a lot of fun with our snack Year Print! changed, we were down to nearly half days and music. Are you thinking

Movie Review: Warm Bodies by Katie Phillips

If you are looking for a ro- or so in an abandoned airplane so the mantic yet different or “out there” other zombies don’t find her. When R movie, I suggest going to see “Warm groans to the other zombies about his Bodies.” In, “Warm Bodies,” there are feelings the zombies then see they are humans with emotions and zombies able to grow a heart and become hu- with emotions… Yes, zombies have man again. emotions in this movie! The Rolling Stone magazine When a zombie named R states, “Warm Bodies even suggests played by Nicholas Hoult saves an that true love can make the right zom- average teenage girl named Julie bie grow a heart.” So if you’re in need (played by Teresa Palmer) from a of an idea for a night out with friends, zombie attack, the two form a relation- this is a perfect movie to go see! ship. R helps Julie hide out for a week

Page 8 The Jackson-Milton Journal Solo and Ensemble by Victoria Butcher

Solo and ensemble was on Students begin preparing for their score. Saturday January 26. It was an all day this event before winter break and Good job to all the students occurrence held by Western Reserve must perform their solo/ensemble in who participated and to Mr. Kittle for High School. Both the choir and band front of judges and spectators. The students participated; some students judges then fill out a form related to his inspiration to the students. sang and played in solos and ensem- their performance that includes their bles. The scale goes from one being score, positive remarks, and advice for the best to five. They tried their hard- taking their performance to the next est. Twenty three students participated level. “Music and rhythm find their way into secret places of the soul.” Saturday in both sections and nine Student earn a pin and certifi- students/ groups earned ones and nine cate for their participation based on ~Plato received twos.

Band Contest by Victoria Butcher

The Jackson-Milton High School Band went to South Range to compete in the District contest on March 8. They practiced every day in school and twice a week after school. After prac- ticing very hard, they received a two on all three of their song choices. The band also received a one in sight reading. Sight reading is when the band is given a new piece of music with limited preparation and is asked to perform that piece. They are scored on their accuracy during the performance.

The two does not progress them to State contest but they worked hard and sounded terrific. Great job band!

Freshmen Take On a Heavy Responsibility

Freshmen Marty McKinney and Steven Yuhasz participated in the NEO (Northeast Ohio) Powerlifting Competition this past winter. They began training for this event during the summer while they were lifting with their fellow teammates to prepare for their football season. Their first event took place at Columbiana High School where Marty placed 3rd benching 185 lbs., squatting 225, and a dead lift of 265. Steven placed 4th at this event benching 160, squatting 295, and a dead lift of 275. Their next competition took place at Newton Falls High School where they showed the competition what Blue Jays are “made of.” Marty took 1st place benching 175, squatting 265, and a dead lift of 225. Steven also took 1st in his group benching 160, squatting 270 and dead lift of 250. L to R: Marty McKinney lifting and with his award Steven Yuhasz Congratulations on your success!

Volume 5, Issue 3 Page 9 Girls Basketball... by Katie Phillips

The Lady Jays Basketball team consists of 2012-13 JMHS Lady Jays 2 separate teams: Junior Varsity and Varsity. The Varsity record was 12 wins -5 losses while the Junior Varsity record was 7 wins- 4 losses. This year, the team tied for third place in the league, making their mark on this season.

There are 4 seniors this year on the Varsity team they are Paije Kiraly #21, Maggie Oblinger #30, Zaina Sahli This year, besides all of the #4, and also Brittany Schnellbach #15. games they played, the team also par- Paije Kiraly had the most blocked ticipated in the ITCL Tournament. Congratulations to Paije Kiraly for shots with 31 blocks while Zaina Sahli st had the highest number of steals this being selected to the 1 Team ITCL year with 65 steals. and to Becca Jones for her ITCL Hon- Congratulations Paije Kiraly orable Mention. 1st Team ITCL

Wrestling Wrap-up by Katie Phillips

The team won Adam also says for under- 8 of their 14 matches classmen wanting to fulfill their dream against Akron Man- of wrestling, that they should work chester. In February, hard every single day and stay focused the Jays won their first and be serious about what they want to ITCL Team Champion- accomplish. He also says, “Hard work ship. Winners for the is the main key to success along with Jays were the follow- practice time.” Adam’s future plans ing: Weight class 106: after he graduates are to join the Ap- Mitchell Tikkanen- prenticeship Program with the Union Champion, Weight and to become an operating engineer. Class 113: Terry Stock- ton- Champion, Weight A Class 120: Devin Seka- D Champion, Weight A Throughout the 2012-2013 Class 126: Nick Armstrong- 4th place, M Winter sports season, the Jays have Weight Class 132: Nick Goodlin- wrestled to obtain what they desire... Champion, Weight Class 132: Joe J winning. Adam Jefferies is the only Burnside- 2nd place, Weight Class 138: E senior wrestling this year with a record Tyler Staton- Champion, Weight Class F of 15 wins and 7 losses. Adam is also 145: Tyler Jeffries- 2nd place, Weight F the team captain this year and he says Class 152: Tibius Kegley- 3rd place, R it feels good leading the team into bat- Weight Class 160: Adam Jeffries- I tle and coming out with multiple victo- Champion. E ries and the ITCL title. S

Page 10 The Jackson-Milton Journal Boys Basketball… Wrap up!

2012-13 JMHS Basketball Team

C A B M H N R I U D A T C E N C K R D H I S O E E O N L N L

The boys had a solid two wins with great effort. Those wins were accompanied by a great deal of close games. This year they went up a tier in the Inner Tri County league and faced many teams they never encountered before. This created many obstacles for the team. The boys played hard but in having such a young team it was harder to face the competition. Our returning seniors, Chuckie Anderson and Brandon Mitchell, have something of which to be proud. Without them the boys wouldn’t have had the leaders that they needed to pull them through the season. This season was definitely one of the roughest, but there’s always room for improvement. According to junior Josh McAdams, “The season was not our best, [I think] we need to cooperate, work more as a team and less as individuals.” In the end, the Jays gave it their best. Next year they will be going back down a tier which will give them an advantage that is well needed.

Track PREVIEW by Michael Gutterwill

For those who don’t know, LaRose, Kylie Morgan, Danielle successful this year. He said, “We track is a sport in which students Powell and Maggie Oblinger. have a lot of hard-working athletes participate in meets. In these meets, Track started the last week who want to leave their mark on different students from different of Feburary with conditioning and Jackson-Milton.” He believes this schools compete in running races, ends at the very latest in June with year will be a great year. throwing, long jump, and high the State track meet. Practices are jump. When students win, they everyday at 3 pm and end at 4:30 gain points for their school to win pm at the very latest. the meet. Mr. Sowers has a lot of At Jackson-Milton High goals this year. “One of my main School track is starting up again. goals is to have everyone run a Students have started practice and are working hard. The head ‘PR’ (personal record)” says coaches at Jackson-Milton are Tay- Sowers. He also said, “If I had to lor Sowers for the boys and Frank describe how I feel about this year Rahde for the girls. The assistant in one word it is ‘motivated’.” That coaches are Mark Assion and Matt is one of the many elements that McKinney. The returning seniors show how dedicated the track this year are Colton Horvath, Jacob coach is. Mr. Sowers is uncertain Millerleile, Greta Frost, Casey about which event will be the most

Volume 5, Issue 3 Page 11

Softball Preview Baseball PREVIEW by Rachael Rendessy Bu Kristie Carson

At Jackson-Milton, with spring improved on this and should continue to do The Lady Jays softball team also comes baseball season. Mr. Hogue is the so.” began their first official practice February team’s coach; Mr. Brode is the assistant 19 th , in preparation for their first game Mr. Hogue also believes that the coach, and seven seniors to add as positive against Windham at home on April 1 st . seniors want to finish their high school base- role models for the underclassmen. Individuals began preparing long before ball career on a positive note and that the with conditioning, lifting, and many other Chuckie Anderson, senior, shed underclassmen are not going to just stand on activities to stay in shape for the season. light on what being a senior baseball player the sidelines, but play. This is what he feels means to him, “Being a senior this year, it is is the team’s overall greatest strength. The team is coached by Kelly definitely different than any other year I’ve Snowden and assistant coached by Gary From The Jackson-Milton Jour- played baseball because I am a role model Kiraly, The team includes 5 seniors this and leader for the younger guys on the team. nal, good luck Blue Jays, make us proud! year: Caitlyn Carney (catcher), Paije Kir- I bring a sense of seriousness and maturity lay (pitcher), Zania Sahli (outfielder), because I try to set a good example for Rachael Obradovich (outfielder) and Jen them.” Troutman (outfielder). Baseball also brings along other Despite all of the hard work challenges such as conditioning, weather they put in they always have fun. The conditions, and injuries. girls participate in team bonding activities and always encourage one another to Coach Hogue reflected on this perform well. The girls plan to win a lot when asked what he believes the team needs to work on, “Coming with a positive mindset this year and their goal is to make it to is hard for any team every day. Some days it state. They all encourage you to come will be 85 and sunny and then the next it’s show your support at the games! 30 and snowy. In the last few years we have

Camp Fitch Fun

Every winter, seniors line up with essays to submit to Officer Taillon for a chance to be selected for the Camp Fitch outing. Of the dozens who apply, 8 lucky seniors are selected to make the 3-day trip. Seniors accompany the 5th grade students at Jackson-Milton Elemen- tary School along with their teachers and additional chaperones. Students participate in fun activities like rock wall climbing, sledding, candle making, science lessons, and singing games. The kids have a great time learning in a different environment. They get to ex- perience things that they may not have been able to accomplish in the regular classroom and create memories that will last a lifetime. The seniors line up to go again because they enjoyed their time there so Front L to R: JMHS 2013 Camp Fitch Camp Counselors: much as a fifth grader. Rachel Cline, Brooke Bigelow, Rachael Obradovich, Jenn Troutman. Back L to R: John Oswick, Ian Dunlap, Thank you to the seniors who volunteered their time to at- Jack Liggett, and Johnnie Christopher tend this event and set a positive example for our young Blue Jays.

Pastry Class Bake-off: One Tasty Test! Mrs. Mangie’s students are always Out of four groups, the team of cooking up something delightful in her Tori Wolfe, Jeremy Fitzpatrick, and Taylor room. The scents filter through the hallway Tharp were the “icing on the cake” with making everyone wish they could be a part their version of a Caramel Chocolate- of the feast. covered Pretzel fudge cake with salted cara- The students in her Pastry class mel icing. Congratulations on your deli- went head to head in a baking competition cious entry and good luck in the kitchen! to see whose culinary skills “take the cake.”