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The Staff of The Spectrum welcomes everyone back to school! THE SPECTRUM Volume 93, Issue 1 “The Maroon and Gold in Black and White” August 24, 2018 New Athletic Director ready to take on Avon Lake sports By Grace Osoteo things, and went back to certainly we want you to The Spectrum Writer school to get a teaching grow from every decision degree. He taught and you make. Work hard.” As another school year arrives, change worked as the head bas- “I’m big on respect,” is coming. Notably, it comes in the form of ketball coach at Brookside he added. “Giving and re- our new athletic director. Meet Mr. Schremp, High School for eight years. ceiving that, I think, is very one of our latest additions to the Avon Lake From there, he would important. I wholeheart- public school district. He comes as the most become the assistant prin- edly agree with Get Better recent in our line of ADs, following Mr. cipal of Sheffield Middle Every Day.” Johnson. School, then of Brookside As students head It can be inferred from the job title that High School, and finally the into this exciting year of anyone in his position must have a passion principal of both Brookside firsts and lasts, we look for sports, and it holds true. Having played High School and Brookside excitedly to our new AD baseball, golf, and basketball in high school, Middle School for three to manage our sporting no one can say Mr. Schremp hasn’t tried years. From there, he endeavors. it all, or most, anyway. He went on to play arrived at Avon Lake in his “I appreciate the college basketball, playing first at a Division current position. board, Mr. Scott, and III school. He eventually wound up playing “I stressed a lot as a Mr. Mueller for believing basketball at Slippery Rock University. Need- principal that we need to in me and giving me the less to say, from an experience standpoint he learn from every decision Photo Coutesy of the Athletic Departmentopportunity to be here,” is more than qualified. we make,” Mr. Schremp Mr. Schremp included. After college, Mr. Schremp said he de- said about his day-to-day Mr. Schremp took over as AD this July. “Certainly my door is cided to coach basketball. While also working philosophies. “I would always open, so if student as a juvenile probation officer, he decided preach to the students: We don’t expect you athletes need help or have questions, please he wanted to get into the education side of to make the right decision every day, but come see me.” Crimaldi gives only power moves for incoming freshmen As the month of this has been pounded pass to come in during one of a service chord at graduation, August draws to a close into your brains by their free periods. Most teach- and recording them as completed and the school year of- parents and teachers ers will have one or two periods will help you avoid the mad panic ficially begins, students alike, but I cannot a day where they don’t have of service forms in the spring of have to get back into the reiterate it enough. How classes and, if available, they will your senior year. groove of homework and are you going to meet be happy to answer questions 4. Familiarize yourself seven hour days. For new people if you don’t during that time. Going in after a with the building- You won’t many upperclassmen, try something outside confusing lecture is much better truly recognize the amount of 2018 is just another of your normal friend than waiting until the morning students that share Avon Lake year in their four year group? There are plenty of the test, where teachers can be High School until all of them try path to graduation, but Livie Crimaldi of sports and clubs at flooded with questions or reluc- to get up the main staircase at for freshmen it’s their the high school, pick one tant to answer. once. Midday, from about fourth first time sharing a big school that seems to interest you and try 3. Record everything- to eleventh period, most people with equal parts opportunity and it out. You may discover a new After talking to some recent try to get up or downstairs using responsibility. interest that will last throughout graduates of Avon Lake High either the staircase by the office On my first day of high your high school career. Clubs School, I realized the importance or the main staircase across from school I was terrified I’d get are a great way to meet upper- of writing things down. The 161. Both are manageable if you lost on my way to the isolated classmen that you wouldn’t former seniors claimed that re- have time, but there are other photography room. By the end normally see in your regular cording service hours and awards options that can get you upstairs of the first semester I had the classes, plus they can be evidence as they completed them made the quicker depending on where layout down and had found the to a well rounded character that college application process much you are. There is a staircase in workload to be very similar to colleges like to see on applica- easier. Many colleges ask for the back of the library that leads eighth grade. Through my expe- tions. To learn more about the that information, and having it up to the biology rooms, as well rience and the opinions of others, club options at Avon Lake High already documented ensured that as one by the PAC that leads up here are some tips that can help School, see page 2. the applicants cited the correct to Mr. Shreffler’s room and the alleviate the guaranteed stress of 2. Go in for help- If you data without the hassle of digging freshmen lockers. a new school. are struggling in one of your through old albums. Service 1. Get involved- I’m sure classes, ask your teacher for a hours are also required to obtain See Crimaldi on page 3 Page 2 The Spectrum August 24, 2018 Principally Speaking: Mr. Mueller offers words of wisdom for successful 2018-19 Welcome to 2018-19, a special year at ALHS, as we join with our commu- nity to celebrate the Avon Lake Bicentennial. 200 years of history and com- munity will be highlighted, Cartoon by Mary Shabab and will serve as a theme in all of our learning this year.Understanding our Mr. Mueller heritage, and respecting The Spectrum’s advice: get involved the legacy bequeathed to us by previous gen- As any and all high those of you with an appreciation erations fosters a continuing sense of com- school advice goes: It’s imper- for the Spanish culture. Activities munity pride in everyone. Hopefully, learning ative to join clubs. And trust include going to an Indians game, more about Avon Lake in this bicentennial me, everyone repeats that charity work, and an end of year year will add to our appreciation of “Sunsets advice for a reason. There’s social event. on Lake Erie.” definitely something to be said By now, you know G.B.E.D., “Get Better for making friends with similar Model U.N. - You meet once a Every Day!” You know I really believe in it, interests and padding your week to debate and write a reso- and I hope I convinced you that I will find out college application. So to help lution on a current world issue. if you are - or aren’t - and what we do about it. your lost little freshmen souls Lauren Zeck Great for anyone looking towards H.A.R.B.O.R. You know what a “har- we’ve compiled a list and brief pursuing a career in politics or law bor” is. It’s a safe place to protect ships from description of some of the main clubs or even someone just looking to improve rough waters and stormy seas. This year, we here at ALHS. upon their public speaking skills. have aligned our resources to provide the support of a “safe harbor” to our shoremen The Spectrum and The Kaleido- Drama Club - You can participate in the and Shoregals. Located in Rm 115, formerly a scope- We’re obviously the best club this 2 productions the drama department puts computer lab - which is now in Rm. 142, The school has to offer. Luckily for you, we are on every year. It’s a great way to make “HARBOR” will serve as our Academic and always looking for staff writers, especially friends and a great way to help improve OST Tutoring Center, as well as our Academic sports writers, so if you have any interest your stage presence. Focus and Recovery Center. Mrs. Peachman in writing or journalism, please contact and Mr. Kirsch will continue as our tutors, us. As part of the Spectrum, our school’s Key Club - The club for all you do- with Mrs. Adams serving as our Focus and literary magazine is always looking for gooders interested in working on service Recovery Coordinator. submissions. Not just of creative writing, projects to make our community a better What is Focus & Recovery? Chronic tar- but we also we also print copies of visual place. Meetings are Tuesday mornings at diness, class cutting, poor conduct are some art and photography. 7:15 in room 114. reasons that can lead to an assignment to The Harbor.