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Volume LXVIII Issue 8 May 2013

School’s Out For Summer! New Richmond Lions Sports Foundation reaches out Helping, supporting NRHS athletes financially By Josie Buckingham The New Richmond Lions partment or the New Richmond needed basis,” said NRLSF coaches can use the funds as Sports Foundation is made up Schools Budget does not have president Liz Misheff. they see fit because the money of a group of volunteers that enough money to cover. The pri- The NRLSF also holds another belongs to the team. These indi- work together to help support mary focus of the Sports Foun- purpose. Athletic teams at NRHS vidual team funds are not co- and finance the athletic teams to dation is to think of effective each have their own accounts to mingled with the money that is NRHS. ways to raise funds and to use hold the individual funds, and raised by the NRLSF. We hope “The NRLSF strives to support these funds to directly assist in the NRLSF keeps track of these this is helpful to our coaches; all athletic teams at New Rich- many needs that teams have, accounts. “Another role of the they are relieved of the burden mond High school by helping to which can be very expensive. NRLSF is to act as a fiduciary for of taking care of money, and they partially finance team needs that Once we have raised funds, we the bank accounts of individual can devote their time and energy the New Richmond Athletic De- disburse them to teams on an as- sports teams. In other words, if to coaching,” said Misheff. our athletic teams have As the process of ‘Pay to Play’ fundraisers that they host them- has become more and more used selves, like car washes, bake in high schools, NRHS works to sales, and youth camps, they can avoid this as much as possible. deposit their earnings in an indi- “Many people are not aware that vidual account which is set up several schools in both Hamilton for them within the NRLSF. Our and Clermont counties (and treasurer keeps track of these throughout the country) now funds for each team, and varsity have a "Pay to Play" policy in

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susannasguesthouse.com force for their high school ath- get people to register their like to say that the NRLSF is suc- that, though, I'll stop making ex- letes. This policy means that if a Kroger cards! Students could cessful. I think the answer to that cuses and face the issue: I cer- student-athlete wants to partici- really help us with this endeavor question would be answered tainly believe we could be more pate in an extra-curricular sport, because you guys are so much best by the community, the AD, successful,” explained Misheff. they must pay a fee to do so. It more tech-savvy than us old teachers, coaches, parents, ad- Athletic Director Doug Foote can be very expensive, up to people are. So help us get the ministrators, the athletes them- said that the group’s efforts $750 and beyond, per athlete per word out! Help your mom and selves, and the NR community don’t go unnoticed. “Even sport. The Pay to Play policy dad register their Kroger cards! as a whole. I think there is al- though the group is small, they has become a necessity in many It really is easy!” said Misheff. ways room for improvement. We do a tremendous job of support- school districts due to budget The membership drive is an- are somewhat limited by the ing the students at NRHS. I am cuts, failure of tax levies, etc. We other way the NRLSF raises number of people we have in- so appreciative of all the work have been very fortunate in the money annually. “We ask that volved. People are very busy the current board does, as well New Richmond District, be- community members, teachers, these days, trying to make a liv- as all the past board members. cause, to date, our athletes to not coaches, parents join the NRLSF. ing, taking care of their families, This takes a lot of their time and have to pay to participate,” said Our membership fees for 2013- trying not to miss a game or a they do it with great enthusiasm Misheff. 2014 are $15.00 for an individual school event. We certainly un- and dedication.” The NRLSF consists of a group and $25.00 for a family. These derstand this. Having said all of volunteers. For the 2013-2014 mem- school year, officers include: Liz bership Misheff- President Shelley fees in- Glenn- Vice-President, Jenny clude a Zawacki- Treasurer, and Jana free Holdsworth- Secretary. “Hon- meal at estly, we don't have a huge num- each ber of people who are currently Meet involved. We need volunteers, the and always welcome folks to at- Teams tend our meetings, which are held event on the first Wednesday of each through- month in the High School Library out the at 6pm. We welcome new faces, school new ideas for fundraising oppor- year,” tunities, and we always need said help for Meet the Team nights Misheff. and the athletic banquets,” said The Misheff. main The largest fundraiser cur- mis- rently underway is the Kroger sion of Community Rewards Program. the “The Kroger Company has allo- NRLSF cated about $4 million annually is to to be disbursed back to the com- specifi- munity through this fantastic cally to program. Any non-profit 501(c) sup- organization is eligible to partici- port the pate,” explained Misheff. athletic The program is actually quite teams simple. Kroger members go to at www.krogercommunityrewards.com’ NRHS. to register their Kroger Plus In past Cards. Under organization, select years, New Richmond Lions Sports the Foundation. This automatically NRLSF causes 2% to 3% of each of your has Kroger purchases to go back to been the Sports Foundation in a quar- very terly check. “Last year, we raised suc- over $2000 through this program, cess- but we have the potential to raise ful. “I much, much more if we can just would From steamboats to static electricity NRHS science fair produces some standout projects By: Ashley Gray Can a student build a steam- project and the overall experi- those experiments. boat? The answer is yes, New ence is presented as the final com- Some students chose Richmond High School sopho- ponent,” he added. their projects based on more Jake Holland built a steam- “Students are given a rubric to chemistry. boat for his science fair experi- follow in order to receive points Jade Stamper did a project ment. Recently, New Richmond on their project. Students must called “Bubble-ology” High School held its second an- have a question, hypothesis, ma- where she mixed different nual Science Fair hosted by terials, experimental design vari- solutions of bubbles up to physical science teachers Logan ables, procedure, experiment re- see which would last longer. Mining and Pat Crowley. sults, data analysis/ discussion, “I learned that a mixture of The Science Fair comprises conclusion, visuals/ pictures, glycerin water and syrup various kinds of projects. originality, valid number of tri- made the best bubble” said Crowley said, “ There is no als, and organized project,” said Stamper. specific topic that is focused Minning. Anthony Willis made an upon. All topics must be ap- Minning and Crowley said they MRE Bomb for his science proved by the teacher before the hope their students benefit from fair project. “I was testing project begins.” participating in the Science Fair. whether or not more MRE Great job! Sophomore Bryton Graybill congratulates Jake Hol- “The Science Fair has life sci- Minning said, “I hope students Heat Packs would decrease land on Jake’s science fair project, ence (animals and plants), phys- benefit from learning the scien- the time required to make the a real working steamboat. Photo/ ics experiments (building), and tific process.” bottle explode,” said Willis. Messenger. commercial testing (which “Hopefully, the Science Fair is “I learned that the more heat hairspray is better),” said a culminating project that utilizes packs used, the less time it takes with a big stride is the best,” said Minning. all of the areas of the scientific to make the bottle explode,” he Bingham. Sophomore students partici- process that the students have added. A couple of other students pating in the Science Fair are held used throughout the year. Stu- “I wanted to see what the dif- chose their projects based on to high expectations. dents gain an understanding of ferent reactions of different ma- musical instruments. “My expectations of students the role of science in problem terial placed over a flame would Jared Bray did his science fair are to perform basic experimen- solving,” added Crowley. be with the materials being plas- project testing the different tation and draw conclusions from “Hopefully, the Science Fair is tic, styrofoam, and metal,” said pitches of drums by playing them from their research,” said a culminating project that utilizes Tristin Baumann. “I learned that with sticks wrapped with electri- Minning. all of the areas of the scientific fire causes plastic to melt, cal tape versus playing them “ Expectations do not vary from process that the students have styrofoam to burn rapidly, and with bare sticks. “I learned that what is expected on a daily used throughout the year. Stu- heats metal up significantly,” he sticks with electric tape have a basis...in other words, give your dents gain an understanding of added. deeper pitch when played with best effort and be creative,” said the role of science in problem Other students picked their versus bare sticks,” said Bray. Crowley. solving,” said Crowley. projects based on measuring. “I tested to see which guitar Crowley said the students are In a recent informal poll here at Kyle Heidlage did his experi- fret held out the longest sound,” graded on several components. New Richmond High School, ment with two golf balls- a new said Maddie McDaniel. “The first “They have a series of deadlines sophomores shared the experi- one and an old one- to see which fret held out the longest sound,” over an eight-week time frame, ments they did for the Science would bounce higher. “I learned she added. and a written summary of their Fair and what they learned from that old golf balls bounce higher A few students chose to do than new ones,” said Heidlage. their science fair projects based “I did my Science Fair project on colors. on which golf ball goes the far- “My experiment was if the color thest--a Provix or a Provi,” said of a ping pong ball changes the Chris Mazzaro. “The thing I color of smoke it produces when learned from doing this experi- lit by a lighter,” said Cody ment is that the Provi goes far- Helbling. “I learned that the color ther because it has a harder sur- of a ping pong ball doesn’t face,” Mazzaro added. change the color of the smoke it Bobby Bingham tested stride gives off,” he added. effects during a 400 meter dash Candice Kirtley did her project and which shoe helps a runner’s on the Stroop Effect. In psychol- stride the best. “Wearing spikes ogy, the Stroop effect is a dem- onstration of interference in the two days to see which would Morgan’s experi- reaction time of a task. When the stain more,” said Schultz. “I ment with magnets, name of a color (e.g., "blue," learned that Coke is the worst and the special "green," or "red") is printed in a drink if you want pearly white needs’ experiment color not denoted by the name teeth” she added. with search engines (e.g., the word "red" printed in And Bryce Kroeger did his and which is the blue ink instead of red ink), nam- project on peripheral vision by best.” ing the color of the word takes using a big protractor to measure As you can see, longer and is more prone to er- it in degrees. “To measure it, I the Science Fair has rors than when the color of the used a microphone holding a a lot to offer. The ink matches the name of the string with a cup attached; I then projects range from color. pulled the cup away from the new discoveries to “In psychology, the Stroop ef- person until the person couldn’t new inventions. Charting growth: Troy Saunders poses beside his hydroponic gardening project. fect is a demonstration of inter- see the cup,” said Kroeger. “I The sophomores at Photo/Messenger. ference in the reaction time of a learned people with darker col- New Richmond task. When the name of a color ored eyes have a greater periph- have done a stellar job in partici- on your pearly whites, or how to (e.g., "blue," "green," or "red") eral vision than people with pating in the Science Fair. Curi- build a steam boat? New Rich- is printed in a color not denoted lighter colored eyes, and ous about which soap is the best mond High School’s Science Fair by the name (e.g., the word "red" younger people don’t have good to use, which drink is the worst can fill you in! printed in blue ink instead of red peripheral vision,” her added. ink), naming the color of the Crowley and Minning share word takes longer and is more some of the best experiments prone to errors than when the they have had in the past. color of the ink matches the name “There were many good of the color. (http:// projects this year as last, but the en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ best ones always seem to be the Stroop_effect) projects that students have a real “I learned that your right brain interest in ... then the effort and insists on saying the color, but the outcome are positive,” said your left brain insists on saying Crowley. the word,” said Kirtley. Minning said, “Some of the Alex Schultz, did her project best projects would be Troy on whether which liquid stains Saunders’ hydroponics, Jake your teeth more. “I put eggs in Holland’s steamboat, Katelyn tea, water, coffee, and coke for Chumley’s car test track, Austin Saving unwanted pets one home at a time Clermont Pets Alive makes 90% placement a priority In a sad and sobering statistic, lished as a program of Pet Alli- to serve the animals,” said Families interested in adding a approximately 5 million to 7 mil- ance in May 2012, said Barron. Barron. furry member can complete an lion companion animals enter “Pet Alliance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Currently, the organization has adoption application online. “Go animal shelters nationwide every non-profit organization estab- about 75 active volunteers who to www.CPAAdopt.org,” said year, and approximately 3 million lished in 2006. Clermont Pets serve as fosters, volunteers and Barron. “Applications are re- to 4 million are euthanized (60 Alive was started in May of 2012 supporters. Public meetings for viewed and a match is made by percent of dogs and 70 percent to increase the dismal save rate Clermont Pets Alive are held ev- one of our adoption counselors. of cats. (http://www.aspca.org/ for animals entering our County ery other week on Wednesdays Many pets in our program meet about-us/faq/pet-statistics.aspx) animal shelter (19% in 2011 and at 7pm. The meeting schedule their new guardians at off-site To help alleviate this problem, 28% in 2012),” she said. and locations are posted on the adoption events (we’re at the Clermont Pets Alive is working Residents interested in becom- Clermont Pets Alive web site at Petsmart in Milford every week- within Clermont County to ing involved with Clermont Pets http://clermontpetsalive.org/get- end).” greatly increase the number of Alive can serve a variety of func- involved/events/. So far, the organization has en- homeless pets finding forever tions within the organization. Although Clermont Pets Alive joyed a successful placement homes. “Those interested in helping the does not have a shelter right rate and hopes to increase that “Our mission is to save over animals can serve as a foster fam- now, plans for that facility are in even more in the future. “In 2012 90% of the lost and homeless ily (providing temporary hous- the works, said Barron, and the Clermont Pets Alive found for- pets that enter our County’s ing and love until a forever home organization works exclusively ever homes for 100 cats. In 2013 open-admission animal shelter. is found), assist with off-site from foster homes at this time. our goal is to increase that to 300 We help people rehome their adoptions, take photographs, “We receive animals every day dogs and cats, with a stretch goal petswhen they’re unable to keep write the animal’s stories, pro- into our program. 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Is being blunt a bad thing? The ins and outs of stating how you feel “I call ‘em, like I see em.” Is be- around the subject, you might completely fine; by all means Gray Chatter ing too blunt and to the point a want to try something different; don’t lie about how you feel, just bad thing? Most people think by maybe being straightforward make sure you don’t make her being, “blunt,” they are being could help. feel insecure about hearing the By: Christin Gray disrespectful. I think being blunt In today's world it’s hard to get truth. is a good thing; I mean, at least anywhere without being upfront Giving off the wrong impres- people get the point. and honest. Most companies, sion is where people get them- cial worries about your college People tend to center around schools, and jobs like straight- selves in hot water. Being able costs. While you’re talking to two different stereotypes. One is forward people. Companies want to relate to a situation is key to them about how much fun col- being blunt and the other is beat- employees who can be trusted being honest. Make sure your lege will be and how you can’t ing around the bush. Being di- and who are responsible and friend doesn’t feel like you're wait to leave, you might be hurt- rect and to the point, though, being honest and upfront is of- coming off as rude, cold and un- ing their feelings. Be responsive gets you what you want. ten a big part of that trust.. feeling. and attentive; show compassion Just like in relationships, if you Telling the truth and laying it The way you go about telling and give support for their situa- want something, saying, “Oh, I out on the table won’t usually people the way you feel says a tion and their feelings. don’t want anything,” is prob- cause people to misinterpret lot about your character. If you Make it your goal to make ably going to get you nothing. your honesty for rudeness. But are getting ready, like most se- people feel good about them- Boys don’t take hints, and nei- when giving someone your hon- niors, to go to college, it’s excit- selves and you at the end of any ther does life itself. You just have est opinion, you do need to be ing for you. But others might conversation. Just don’t let to be up front and not afraid of polite and gracious about it. feel differently; your parents, for someone think badly of you be- limitations. If your friend was trying on a instance might be kind of sad to cause of something you said to So think about it! If you’re the dress and she asked you how see you go, and along with that them, especially if you can con- type of person that likes to dance she looked, being upfront is sadness, they might have finan- trol it. Bullying and drama is nothing new These three easy steps, however, are. As a high school student, I steps to make it through school you deserves kindness back, can not stand the constant drama without going insane. even if deep down inside their Chatty Chelsey that is going on. Nothing new, Step one: Trust no one. I mean, awful people. Don’t burn your right? As a human being, though, really, how many people do you bridges. You’ll never know what I have come to wonder why this trust? I’ll tell you, it’s no one. kind of people you’ll need to be By Chelsey Fawley is. Everyone hates it, so why No one is really going to help on good terms with. does it happen? It’s the human you because they’re all out for Step two: Do what the teach- condition. People are two faced. their own gain. On the other ers want! There are always kids Step three: Don’t take every- People are sneaky. Mainly, hand, don’t be too standoffish. in every class who blatantly dis- thing so seriously. So your boy- people are out to help one per- It’s not nice. People may not be regard directions. Guess what? friend broke up with you? You son - themselves. going out of their way to help Those kids fail. It doesn’t matter and your best friend are fight- So, how does one avoid this you, but they’re also most likely if you think the teacher’s idea is ing? You got a D? Don’t sweat sort of rubbish on a daily basis? not going out of the way to dumb, if the assignment is dumb, it. By the time you graduate, You’ve got to play the game. make your life bad. Just be even if you’re dumb - just do it! you’ve only spent 7% of your Take it from me: Chelsey’s three friendly. Anyone who’s kind to If it’s a term paper and you don’t life in a classroom. It may seem like the way they say to write it, like the end of the world now, too bad. There’s no need to sit but believe me, you’ll forget in class and whine and complain. about whatever it is soon There’s no need to throw a fit. enough. There’s life after high Just do it. There’s nothing more school. Dealing with the whin- irritating than listening to a ing and fighting and rumors only teacher explain why they want lasts four years. what they want fifty times. No Follow these three simple one wants to listen to it. Just do steps, and hopefully you will as you’re asked and everything avoid ripping your hair out these will come easily. “ upcoming years. Identity crisis within the Republican party The struggling right wing Over the past few months, it ning on. While the (exception- Hispanics, and the areas with the policies, and you have a climate seems the Republican party’s ally) loud minority seems to be densest Hispanic populations that is very inhospitable for His- actions have been controlled by touting the victories of their lib- (Texas, Arizona, Florida) gener- panics. This hostile attitude to- a few prominent senators. Sena- ertarian heros, the rest of the ally have been Republican wards immigrants does not bode tors Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz country proved with the last strongholds (regarding electoral well for Republicans in upcom- have repeatedly brought up con- election that votes for ing elections. servative legislation and fought presidential The fact is, that unless the lib- not every- Yellow Journalism off any liberal bills. The Tea Party one is on elections) ertarian thinkers of the party can favorites have been throwing board with By Luke but the slip be reined in, or at least their their weight around, command- this type of Gilday is already views on immigration policy and ing the political scene recently, government. being seen immigrants can be tamed, the Re- playing up their their far right In fact, (take Florida publican party is going to be in backing. However, it seems that within the in the last serious trouble in the not so dis- a perfect storm of sorts is brew- past few elections, we have seen presidential election). tant future. With the exploding ing against the Republican party. a shift away from the further right This is where these two ele- Hispanic population in Republi- It seems that Rubio probably wing. Add this to the quickly ments come to together. The cur- can areas (especially Texas, will even eventually run for presi- changing demographics of the rent Republican party expresses which carries a massive 38 elec- dent in 2016. However, the move- country, and the Republican its distaste for illegal immigra- toral votes), Republicans will ment in the country seems to be party is soon to find itself in a tion, and their policies very lose some of the only areas even receding away from the wild west whole lot of trouble. clearly reflect this. Add this to keeping them in the running dur- justice style of legislating the tea The fastest growing ethnic policies like Arizona bill 1070 and ing presidential elections. party senators seem to be run- group in the country currently is other various anti immigration Multiple tests mean multiple headaches Teachers need to stop giving assessments on the same day

“Test,” a dreaded word by any of schooling I have observed signing their tests on different teachers did this, students would students in their right mind. how, at least 75 percent of the days than other subjects and not be nearly as stressed out on They know it means they will time, I will three or more big tests give more of a heads up on when the tests, which leads to higher have to study all night, as well on the same day. If not three, the test is going to be. test scores. Happier students as squeeze in any other time the then at least two. I just think it is I'm not saying teachers do it and happier teachers. What isn't next day before the test. It’s hard unfair how I can go two weeks on purpose to make a student’s good about this idea? It's a win- enough to focus on being ready without a test and just one day life miserable. What I am saying win for everyone. This is why for one test and get have is that teachers need to talk to teachers shouldn't assign their to feeling confident four their classes about what day tests on the same day as other for it. Now, multiply tests! would work best for a test. If teachers. that feeling by three JOE The or four, and that COOL worst dreaded word be- part comes, “Tests.” This By Joe Maxwell about it is why teachers need is prob- to stop assigning ably the tests all on the same day. I have timing. You will find out on a several reasons why it is a hor- Wednesday that you have four rible idea for teachers to have tests on Friday, so you only get their tests on the same day as two days, if that, to study! Two other teachers. days to study usually isn’t that Honestly, why do teachers bad, but for four tests it is outra- have their tests on the same day geous, especially when you as other teachers? I guess there study too much and subjects is no way to prove that teachers start to merge together. will purposely plan their chapter If teachers really wanted their tests on the same day as other students to get better grades on teachers. But, out of my ten years tests then they would start as- Is competition good or bad? Never bad to have a contest Gray Goose It’s not always bad to have a petition in sports allows people there is always someone better little competition, is it? Today to win and lose more respectfully out there, but competition longs By Ashley Gray you will find competition wher- without taking it too hard. Sports a person to put their best foot ever you go or whatever you competition forces people to re- forward. choose to do. Competition is just alize that they cannot win at ev- In addition, competition plays cause it gives people a prepara- a fact of life. Whether it is on a erything they do. It appears that a very beneficial role in our tion for the real world. Competi- team where people to work to- many students enjoy participat- economy today. With competi- tions confirms that the best rise gether to accomplish a goal, or ing in sports in high school. tion present in our economy, it to the top. Although the getting an individual goal to be the best Sports not only are a stress re- gives businesses and compa- there isn't easy, competition you can be. liever for many students, but in nies the drive to make a better, gives people the drive to want Adolescents tend to get a taste the competition to be eligible as cheaper, and more efficient prod- to always do better because of competition at a young age well as play, students apply them- ucts that comes in greater quan- someone could easily come through sports. Although in selves not only academically, but tity. Without competition, ev- along and take their opportuni- sports the players’ goal is to beat wanting, preparing, and working eryone would settle for products ties. In order to achieve goals, the other team, but in order to do to beat their opponent. made regardless of the quality. there will always be obstacles so, the team has to work as a Competition in sports serves Competition gives people the along the way, for instance com- single unit. Competition in the same purpose as in the busi- drive to do invent or start a busi- petition, and with that drive, sports, I believe, helps not only ness and industry. Just as on the ness. people have to put full focus and build self confidence, but en- field or on the court, people has Competition is a very good their 110% best in whatever they courage players to work to their to put full focus and commit to thing for an ample amount of rea- do. full potential. In every sport there the goal they would like to sons. It is good to learn about is a winner and a loser, and com- achieve. As hard as you work competition at a young age be- High School pivotal in everyone’s life Getting all your work done makes high school much easier

High school is a pivotal point No matter what grade level grades are where they need to A+ Material in almost everyone’s life. you’re in, keeping your grades be, you have way more time to By: Whether they fly through it eas- up is really important. You will hang out with your friends and Caleb ily or struggle every second of probably hear the phrase,“make go into the weekends without Branson it. No matter sure you having to worry about staying what category keep your up late that Sunday night to fin- you fall under, grades up,” ish the homework you forgot procrastinator, I could be at a you really ...getting your work done a thousand about. Reds game right now, but in- don’t want to is, in my opinion, the times before In my experience, some of the stead. I am home working on do anything most important thing to you gradu- most enjoyable weekends I ever homework. Needless to say, this stupid while focus on in high school. ate. After had were the ones when I went is not exactly what I would like in high By keeping your grades hearing that into the weekend with all my to be doing right now. school, be- in solid shape, and a few times it homework already finished and Basically, to wrap this up, get- cause it could getting your work done, will prob- my grades where they needed to ting your work done is, in my really come you put yourself in a ably just be. opinion, the most important thing back and bite position to do what you start going Another thing that will hurt you to focus on in high school. By you. Doing want to do... in one ear during high school is procrasti- keeping your grades in solid something and out the nation. I am absolutely horrible shape, and getting your work stupid could other, but about procrastinating until the done, you put yourself in a posi- range anywhere from not show- you really do need to listen ev- last possible second. As matter tion to do what you want to do, ing up to doing some kind of im- ery time somebody tells you that, of fact, I procrastinated on a pa- whether it be playing your sport, mature practical joke. Of all the because it really is true. per in government (that I got a hanging out with friends, or just things you could imagine in be- Keeping your grades up and 95% on) to the last minute, which taking the weekend off. No mat- tween, slacking off and procras- getting your work done makes caused me to be late on writing ter what it is, not having to worry tinating are among the worst, in everything else so much easier this column. about school is always a good my opinion, at least. during high school. When your If I wouldn’t have been such a feeling. I need a hero! Superheroes are taking over our movie screens! One thing keeps popping up actually have heard of Ant-Man? Thor: The Dark World this year, Disney, and all the Disney super in recent movies. That thing is Personally, I have, and I’m a bit Iron Man 3 this year, and Cap- fans out there (like me) went to superheroes. They’re EVERY- biased because I adore Disney, tain America: The Winter Sol- see if it was worthy of being WHERE. but it doesn’t seem like it will go dier in 2014. called a Disney movie, or if it was It seems like every other movie over too well. With all of these just something for the scrap coming out is about a superhero And X- movies coming heap. or multiple heroes. Recent super- Men? Do we out in two In my opinion, we just don’t hero movies include The Dark really need T-roy’s years or less, need that many superhero mov- Knight Rises, The Avengers, The more of those Tea Time hopefully we’ll ies. Why keep making them if it’s Amazing Spider Man, The movies? see a good one all the same? Save the world, Get Green Hornet, Captain Now, there By Troy Saunders in the bunch the girl, live happily ever after America, and others. These guys are some So, who’s the until we see a clip after the cred- aren’t going to be slowing down movies that best hero or he- its that shows some new villain anytime soon either, so get used actually look good coming out. roes? According to box office appearing out of absolutely no- to them. A sequel to Marvel’s The Aveng- earnings on these movies, The where. The superhero movies aren’t ers is coming out in 2015, and Avengers is the best superhero We get it already! When movie stopping there. In the next few since the first movie was such a movie of all time. The Avengers studios in Hollywood start to years, we have even more com- success, Disney and Marvel made $1,511,757,910 worldwide. come up with some better sto- ing out. have a lot to live up to. Hope- This could’ve easily been helped ries that deviate from this path, Movies like a new Thor, some fully, they can do the series jus- by director Joss Whedon, who I’ll take an interest again. Until X-Men continuations, and Ant- tice with another good movie. wrote the popular TV show Fire- then, I’ll stick with my favorite Man. Ant-Man! No offense to Along with The Avengers are fly, and the movie Serenity, actors when deciding what to Walt Disney Studios, who’s pro- continuations of each hero mov- which was inspired by Firefly. watch, not what the latest craze ducing the movie, but who will ies, besides the Hulk. There’s The movie was also released by in superheroes is. Complaints about complaining Seems counterproductive doesn’t it? Everywhere you go, every day, hear yourself talk about how hor- Now I get to complain about son he/she/it is complaining worldwide, 24-7, someone is rible your wretched life is, then it complaining, I suppose that’s about? This may lead to trouble complaining: I’m hungry, I’m makes the crap seem less crappy, ironic. for our good friend he/she/it and tired, my random internal organ I suppose. So that’s a plus, yay Complaining is bad for several now no one is happy.“ is causing me moderate to severe complaining! reasons, the biggest of which is Complaining is a natural occur- discomfort, it never ends. Ever. Another reason we complain is that it is ruddy annoying. Who rence for us, so we can’t just for- So why do we complain? I more philosophical, we need to wants to listen to nonstop, “I’m sake it. But we do need to be care- could spout off boring medical communicate cold,”; “It’s too ful about how often we complain and scientific reasons but that our troubles hot,”; “I require and when we complain. We might make you close this col- and concerns The sustenance,”; should stick to complaining umn and complain about how with others, but Hive it gets very old, about small things, only com- boring it is, if you haven’t al- that can be very fast. Then plaining about people if they are ready. So I will tell you my awkward, so By Gregory Beasley there is the fact total idiotic morons who deserve theory, well theories, plural be- we complain to that it makes it. Otherwise let it go. He/she/it cause there are several. communicate people not is a lot better off that way, all of Before I tell you these, I should problems. That can be counted want to be around you. us are; that’s called moderation, probably say something humor- as good, too, so complaining has Complaining could be consid- children. ous to encourage you to con- 2 goods, 0 bad, so far. ered a two edged sword, because We can’t hold in everything tinue reading; that’s too bad. The third is that complaining while it is a good outlet it also but we can pick when and what The first of my multiple theo- amuses us. Complaining causes can cause drama. Say someone we complain or vent. ries about why we complain is a release of that one chemical that were to complain about somewhat sciencey, more psy- makes us amused. So that makes someone’s behavior to his/her/ chological. Complaining helps 3 good for complaining, 0 for its colleague, but suppose this us cope with our troubles. If you bad. colleague is friends with the per- The Messenger Changes come as end New Richmond High School 1131 Bethel-New Richmond Rd. New Richmond, Ohio 45157 of high school nears 2012-2013 Mesenger Staff Reporters: Junior year wraps up; Gregory Beasley Caleb Branson time for looking back, looking ahead Josie Buckingha Chandler Cochran Zack Coldiron As I am nearing the end of my them and spending so much time to stay focused until Rachel Curless junior year of high school, it here, it’s just weird to imagine. I graduate. And of Chelsey Fawley makes me think a lot about all of Although we will be going our course stay focused Luke Gilday my years of school. I look back separate ways, we will always be after that in college. Ashley Gray on how fast the time went and able to look back on our memo- So all of my mixed Christin Gray how fast things are still moving. ries of growing up together. emotions about grow- Joe Maxwell Troy Saunders It’s weird to think that in a year, I At the same time, I’m so excited ing up are clashing to- Adviser:Mrs. Susan Griffin will be getting ready to leave here for the next part of my life. Now gether at this point. and I will be finished with high that I already know where I’m go- But all of that is a part school forever. ing to college and what I will be of life, and high I remember little bits doing, it school is just a tiny of elementary and makes stepping stone that middle school, but it all The me so will lead me into what still seems like a blur. I much comes next. The Messenger would like to remem- remember my class- more ex- I would advise next ber Mrs. Betty McKenney as we begin mates and my siblings Buck cited. I year’s juniors to also our 73rd year, and once again, thank when we were young. By: Josie Buckingham will be so stay focused. How her for her many contributions to our paper. I have so many memo- far away you do your junior We would also like to express our ries that seem to just be jumbled in a big city, so I will have a lot of year will go into how gratitude for Ms. Diana Spinnati, for up together. It’s actually really changes. Everyone keeps telling you do senior year. her support and encouragement of our hard to think of myself as being me that change is a good thing, You want to keep student journalism program. The Messenger is a publication of the a year away from graduating. so I’m going with that. I’m ready your friendships and journalism one classes of New Rich- It’s also really cool to think for a big change like that. make new ones. Don’t mond High School. about how I grew up with most Now that I’m thinking about all shy away from meet- Opinions expressed in The Messen- of the kids around me. This town of this, I must remember that I ing new people. Do ger are the opinions of the writers only and not necessarily the opinions of the is so little, so I feel like I know still have a whole year before I your work and try as adviser or administration of New Rich- everyone. Although a lot of kids leave. I have a whole year to be- hard as you can not mond High School. have moved here during high come closer with all of the people to get an early case of The Messenger raises money by sell- school, I still feel like we all grew around me and making new senioritis. ing advertising and subscriptions. This money is deposited into a student ac- up together. Then, I start to think friends. I also have a whole year Next year, I really tivity account and is limited to spend- about graduating and never see- of school work to continue. Al- want to make sure I ing directly on students involved in the ing a lot of these people ever though that doesn’t really sound stay focused. I want publication. again. After growing up with like much fun, I know that I have to make sure I keep The Messenger accepts letters to the editor and guest columns and will pub- my grades up and fin- lish both at the discretion of the news- ish high school on a paper staff and as space permits. Both Letters to the editor are always positive note. I’ve items must be signed by the writers. seen a lot of past se- The Messenger’s regular monthly is- welcome and we will print them as sues are now online only and are avail- niors mess this up and able on the high school’s and district’s space allows. Please submit any cor- end their high school web sites. The Senior Issue will be careers not so well. A printed, and will be available for pur- respondence to the high school of- lot of kids lose focus chase at school at the beginning of May at a cost of $5. The cost of a senior fice or drop off in Mrs. Griffin’s and motivation, and issue mailed directly to your home is mailbox, that’s not what I want $8. to happen to me. Please direct com- or email at [email protected]. Senioritis happens to ments or questions about the paper or its contents Questions should be directed to most people, but I to the adviser, at 553- want to keep my fo- 3191, x10204 or at Sue Griffin, x10204. cus. [email protected]. Sixth graders join Messenger staff for May NRE class polishes interview skills for high school publication Between the senior issue and the May issue, The Messenger staff enjoys a little bit of down time. Anxious to continue their journaism skills, though, the high school staff paired up with Mrs. Woodard’s sixth grade class at New Richmond Elementary to give the sixth graders a few lessons in interviewing as well as writing (and do a little early recruitment for journalism classes in years to come). The results are published in the next few pages. We begin with the Messenger staff’s inter- views of the sixth graders and follow with the sixth graders’ interviews of Messsenger staff members. The high school students had a great time revisiting elementary school and we hope the sixth graders enjoyed their experience, too. Courtney Addie O’Connor Reese Courtney O’Connor is cur- Addie Reese is currently a sixth rently a sixth grader at New Rich- grader at New Richmond El- mond Elementary School. She ementary School. would describe herself as nice She said that she would de- and responsible. In her free time scribe herself as fun and friendly. she likes to do gymnastics. In her free time, she loves to play When we asked her about her soccer ,which is her favorite favorite vacation memory she sport and she also likes to play said, “When we went to Florida volleyball. and saw all the dolphins.” She When we asked her about her participates in cheerleading. favorite vacation memory, she When we asked her if she was When we asked her if she was her favorite TV show and movie said, “going on a cruise and see- excited about middle school, she excited about middle school she she told us, “Smash and Break- ing a pod of dolphins.” said, “Yes, because I get to meet said, “Yes, because I get to meet ing Dawn Part Two.” Addie said that her role model is a lot of new people.” new people.” If she could be principal for one Mrs. Woodard because, “she is If she could be principal for a Her favorite celebrity is Tay- day, she said she would change a really awesome teacher.” day, she would have longer re- lor Swift because, “she is a recess and make it a lot longer. When we asked her about her cesses. Addie said when she singer and I love to sing.” When When we asked what she wants favorite celebrity, she told us wants to grow up she wants to we asked her who her best friend to be when she grows up, she Gabby Douglas because, “she is be a zookeeper because, “I love is she told us, “Heather Huff be- said, “a Dentist because I enjoy really flexible and a great gym- animals.” cause she is always there for it and it sounds cool.” nast.” me.” When we asked her about Chad Daniel Dean Chad had a lot of adjectives to Catron describe himself. “I’m athletic, Daniel Catron is a sixth grader awesome, funny, a good sport, at New Richmond elementary and I’m a comedian. Physically school. In his free time ,he likes I’m short, I have brown hair, I’m to play sports and hang out with strong... well stronger than his friends. Caleb Kidd.” In the fall, he, along with his There are many things Chad classmates, will be starting a new likes to do in his spare time. “I school year, in a new building. like to hacky sack, because you Ted, it’s funny and you can never When asked if he was excited can never get bored with it. I like get bored with it. For T.V. I like about going to the middle school be everyone's new favorite.” to skateboard, too, because it’s watching the X-games because he did not hesitate to say, “ Yes, Daniel is a big fan of sports, kind of a sport, and you can make it has skating in it. I can never I can’t wait to get out of here!” and loves the Cincinnati something of yourself through get bored with it either, I could He is also excited he gets to Bengals. His favorite player on it, like if you get famous. My fa- watch it over and over.” meet new people and possibly the team is wide receiver A.J. vorite skateboarder is Rob When it comes to school, Chad make new friends. Green. Dyrdek because he’s a good has a clear favorite subject. “I Even though Daniel is eager Daniel has already set the bar sport and doesn’t quit if he like math, because it’s easy, and to leave, he does enjoy NRE, but high for when he is older.“When loses.” Mrs. Heckard is my favorite said he would change a few I grow up I want to play in the Chad then described his plans teacher. I don’t like reading, but things if given the chance. That NFL, I want to be just like A.J. for the future. “I want to be a it’s not because of the teacher, I led me to ask him a very impor- Green.” chef, mostly because I love to just don’t like it..” tant question. What would When he is not watching the cook, like big time. It’s also fun Last, Chad discussed his big- change if you were principal for Bengals light up Cincinnati, to cook. I really want to cook gest role model. “It’s my dad be- a day? Daniel said that his favorite desserts, so then I could try cause he teaches me a lot of “I would make everybody’s re- shows include, Ridiculousness them.” stuff. Stuff like carpentry, how cess longer; not only would that and The Walking Dead. Along with cooking, Chad has to cook, how to bleed brakes, benefit us all, I would probably several other hobbies. “I like to and take stuff off and put stuff watch movies. I like the movie on cars, things like that.” Caleb Hannah Kidd Stewart Caleb started off by describ- NRE sixth grader Hannah ing himself. “I would say I’m ath- Stewart describes her family as letic, humorous. Height wise I hard working and caring. She would say I’m average.” comes from a family of five with He then touched on what he one brother, Jacob, who’s 15 and likes to do in his free time. “I like one sister, Ashlyn, who’s 10. to play either football or base- Hannah’s mom is a nurse and her ball, I like them because I’m good dad owns his own business, at them.” Trophy Awards. Caleb’s love of sports can also If she were in charge of school, be seen in his future career It’s humorous and has life sto- Hannah said there’s a few things pound.” choice. “When I grow up I want ries. Sometimes you can learn she would change. “I would Hannah’s favorite memory from to either be in the NFL or the mili- from them.” watch kids more and see what this school year was when , “My tary. I would be in the NFL be- Overall, Caleb said he likes they like,” she said. “I’d make it teacher accidentally gave us the cause I love football and I’m school, “My favorite subject is more fun with board games, like answers to a vocabulary test.” good at it. It’s been my dream math, you learn more about it, Jeopardy.” When she grows up, Hannah since I was little. I would be in and it’s easy. I don’t like science. As far as advice for students wants to work with her dad. “I the military so I can fight for my I have the most trouble with sci- moving up to grade six next year, like art and a lot of art goes into country.” ence.” Hannah advises them to, “:Pay trophies,” she said, “I’d also see Other than playing sports, However, there is one thing attention and be careful what my dad a lot.” Caleb also likes to watch movies Caleb really doesn’t like about you say. If you don’t, you might Hannah’s best friends are her and T.V. “My favorite movie is school, “I dislike it when teach- not be able to pass or you’ll get classmates, Addie and Heather. The Polar Express, and I like the ers don’t know what happens in trouble,” she said. “I can talk to them and they’re movie better than the book. I like like when there is an argument Hannah’s favorite memories funny; they also care if I’m sad,” it so much because it’s adven- or something, so then you get in involve spending time with her she said. turous and it’s on Christmas Eve. trouble.” family. “One of my favorite va- Finally, Hannah described her- For T.V. shows I like Spongebob. cations was with my grandpar- self as careful and joyful. “I love ents and siblings going to music, especially Christian mu- Florida. “ We saw other relatives, sic,” she said, adding that her Maggie went to the beach and played in favorite artists are Chris Tomlin the ocean,” she said. “We saw and Toby Mack and the song We McDaniel birds watching their eggs, built Shine is one of her current fa- sandcastles and ate ice cream vorites. that was charged for by the Maggie would simply describe herself as, “Blonde with glasses.” When she’s in school, Maggie said her favorite subject is sci- ence. “I like school, science is my favorite. I like it because you get to do experiments and stuff like that. My least favorite, though, is math because I think it’s hard.” I like to draw so much.” When Maggie isn’t in school, On television, there is one she said she likes art. “I really show Maggie particularly enjoys. like to draw, I like to draw every- “I really like Duck Dynasty, it’s thing. I don’t really like to paint my favorite show. It’s really or anything, just draw.” funny. My favorite movie is UP, Maggie likes art so much, she it’s really funny too. Russell, the is thinking about making it a ca- little boy, is my favorite charac- reer. “When I grow up I want to ter because out of everyone, he be an art teacher, mostly because is the funniest.” “The Three Amigos” Colton Wallace, Everett Olenick, Sean Hoagland

am athletic, funny, and just a co- defender for my team,” said median in general.” Everett. Sean, thinking very highly of Colton loves to play football himself, was not hesitant to an- with his friends. “I like playing swer the same question. “I am football sometimes with some of an amazing athlete, especially at my friends but I don’t play any basketball, very funny some- particular sports.” times, and handsome.” Sean is very active and plays ‘The Three Amigos’ as we now two different sports. “I play bas- call them, have many siblings, ketball because it is my favorite all older, with a total of nine sport, but I also play baseball. I brothers and sisters between the play first base.” three youngest boys. All three love the sixth grade “I have five brothers and two and have many different favor- stepbrothers, and I am the ite classes but these are their fa- This month our Journalism staff youngest out of all of them. My vorites. was asked to go to New Rich- oldest brother is in his 30’s,” said Both Everett and Colton agree “My favorite has to be the meat- mond Elementary School to in- Colton. that gym is their favorite class. ball hoagie, it’s my favorite of any terview and chat with some of Everett is also the youngest of “Gym, because you can just of the other foods served here.” the sixth graders at the school. the family. “I am the youngest, have fun and do activities with “Chicken has been my favor- They asked us numerous ques- and I have two sisters, both of some friends,” they said. ite, it is so good here,” said tions about ourselves and what them are in high school.” Sean has three different classes Everett. it was like being a high schooler. Sean is nearly in the same boat he mainly likes. “I love math, so- When it came to their least fa- We asked them many ques- as Everett, only with brothers in- cial studies, and gym as well.” vorite class the unanimous an- tions as well about themselves stead of sisters. “I have two older Colton, Everett, and Sean are swer was art all three agreed it and about their experience in the brothers, one of them in high all excited for middle school. was the one class they disliked sixth grade as well. This is what school, and the other in middle Both Colton and Sean are excited the most. they had to say. school.” to have their own lockers, which Colton and Sean agree that Ms. When asked, how they would When asked what they did on they don’t have in elementary Woodard is their favorite teacher describe themselves, they were their spare time and what some school. at the elementary school and very excited and did not hesitate of their hobbies were this is what “I’m mostly excited for track; I enjoy her classes. to answer. they had to say. plan to run track in middle school Everett, on the other hand, dis- “I think that I am, funny, ques- “My favorite thing to do in my and we don’t have that here in agrees stating, “Ms. Heckard is tionable, and very opinionated, spare time is play soccer, go run- sixth grade,” said Everett. my favorite teacher, her classes because I like argue a lot,” said ning, and exercise,” said Everett. When asked how their 6th are always fun.” Colton. Colton is very laid back and not grade year has been so far all Lastly we asked the Three Everett surely believes that he into sports as much as the other agreed it has been good. Amigos what superpower they is quite the comedian, saying, “I two. “I play video games and eat, “It has been good; most of my would want if they could choose really.” best times here so far have been one. Sean loves to do many differ- at recess,” said Colton. Everett and Sean both agreed ent things in his spare time. “I Sean believes it has been neu- that flying would be the best su- love playing basketball! But I also tral more than anything. “It’s perpower but Colton disagreed. love to play video games and eat been good, choir and band were “I think it would be neat to as well!” very fun though.” have super strength,” he said. All of the Three Amigos love All three are very excited for After chatting with our sixth to play some sort of sport and what kind of lunch they may get graders, we learned many things go outside. Everett and Sean next year in middle school. But about them and their interests. It play sports for their school while these are their favorites this year reminds us of ourselves when we Colton likes to play sports with in the 6sixh grade. were that age looking up to the friends around his neighbor- “Pizza dippers has been my fa- high schoolers and wanting to hood. vorite food,” said Colton. one day be like them. It really “I love soccer so I play it for Sean believes that the meat- gave us a clear picture of how my school. I play the position, ball hoagie has been the best. fast time flies. Hunter Toby Cook Kahn Toby Kahn is a sixth grader at Hunter Cook, a sixth grader at New Richmond Elementary. He New Richmond Elementary, is is eleven years old and has been twelve years old. Hunter has attending this elementary since been going to N.R.E. for eight fourth grade. He comes from a years. big family. Toby said, “I have a Hunter said he doesn’t like big brother and a little sister. I’m school because, “it’s school”, the middle kid in the house.” He but he is excited about heading is awesome because that means has three dogs and three cats, Getting ready for seventh grade off to the middle school next year. more presents.” as well as two horses. “I don’t is scary,” he said. Toby isn’t com- He said he pictures the middle His family has a few pets. “I ride them though,” Toby said, pletely comfortable with moving school as somewhat of a para- have a pesky cat named Tommy, “They’re too old.” on to middle school. He imag- dise. “I feel wonderful and ex- an awesome dog named Cali, and Toby enjoys being outside. ines it as a place with, “more re- cited. I’m ready. I want to get out my dad also has two cats.” He likes stuff like climbing trees sponsibility,” that’s big and of here. I hate lines and organi- If he could be principal for a and playing tag. In school, he’s scary. He’ll miss recess and all zation,” he said. day, Hunter said he would make in the band and plans on stay- the activities of elementary Being the oldest in the elemen- a few changes. “I would give an ing in when he switches over to school, but he said, “I’m kind of tary school is something that early field day and then I would NRMS. He likes to read, but only ready to move on.” Hunter said he will miss a lot just shut down the school for the some books, he said. He loves a Early as it is, Toby has an idea when he goes on to middle rest of the year,” he said. good mystery. His favorite things of what he’d like to be when he school. This summer, Hunter will be on television are shows featur- grows up. “A doctor,” he said. Hunter participates in various playing sports and going to Cali- ing Will Ferrell and the classic “My dad is a doctor.” activities in and out of school. “I fornia. “My cousins live out Spongebob Squarepants. He To end on a fun note, Toby do band and play football, base- there and I will be going with my also does football, and so this spoke of some of his wishes. He ball, and basketball,” Hunter family.” summer he’ll be doing condition- said if he could change one thing said. Hunter said that if he could ing. about school he’d add an extra When he grows up, Hunter visit any place in the world, he Besides conditioning, Toby bit of time to the day. “I’d add a said he already has a pretty good would go to Hawaii. “It’s cool said he has other fun summer time to get comfortable before idea of what he wants to be. “I and surrounded by water.” plans. He’s going to Michigan class so we weren’t all so tired,” want to be a physical therapist. I If a genie granted him three to visit some family friends. It he said. like helping people.” wishes, Hunter said that he won’t be his most exciting trip, If he had three wishes Genie Hunter said that he loves his would wish to, “be a millionaire, though. “My favorite vacation style, he had them all picked out family a lot. “I have three sisters. own the world, and have 10,000 was going to Canada,” Toby as well. “One, I’d make fewer I also have four parents- which more wishes.” said, “We went on a fishing trip tests in school,” he said, “Two and got to see Niagara Falls.” I’d make sure there was no driv- When it comes to school, Toby ing age, and three I’d live in is not a huge fan. “It’s sixth grade. Florida.” “ Lyndsey Padgett summer vacation this year, she Lyndsey’s favorite, although she middle school. said her family is going on a said she likes all of sixth grade Lyndsey said she’ll miss a few cruise. pretty well. “We do fun activi- of the NRE teachers when she “My favorite vacation was ties in here,” she said. leaves. “Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. when I went to California be- Lyndsey is looking forward to Woodard, Mrs. Heckard and cause I got to meet The middle school. “I think it’ll be Mrs. Hammer. They are funny Wanted,” she said. much more fun and I think I’ll and nice,” she said. Lyndsey shared the following have lots and lots of fun,” she In her spare time, Lyndsey en- about her family: “My mom is a said. “I’m also looking forward joys a few activities. “Hanging nurse and my dad is an electri- to being with the kids from the out with my friends, shopping cian. My sister is sometimes other schools.” and kicking soccer balls,” she Lyndsey’s hobbies include nice to me,” she said. Lyndsey added that she plans said. soccer and basketball, and for her Mrs. Woodard’s class ranks as to run track and cross country in Mitchell Griffin Henderson DeLisle Mitchell’s favorite thing to do Griffin said watching scary as a family involves just relax- movies is his favorite thing to ing. “I enjoy watching mainly do as a family. comedy movies on Netflix and Griffin participates in multiple sitting and reading a book occa- sports. “I play baseball, basket- sionally with my family.” ball, and football. Baseball is my In Mitchell’s free time he en- favorite because I have played joys playing soccer for fun. “I ward to moving out of the el- in the longest and feel the most about the middle school yet.” play for a team called the ementary school and onto the comfortable with it,” he added. He shared what his favorite RedHawks.” middle school. “I especially look One of Griffin’s favorite vaca- class is as well. “I like math the Mitchell also wanted to share forward to taking math classes tions includes his trip down to most because it is the most fun. his favorite place to be. “My fa- in the middle school. I love the Mississippi. “It was my fa- We do fun things, like the M&M vorite place to be is definitely math,” said Mitchell. vorite because we went there for project where we got to eat the Kings Island.” He said his favorite class is a baseball tournament,” added M&M’s. I also enjoyed finding Mitchell mentions his favorite definitely math. “I study math so Griffin. the circumference and area of the vacation has been to East Fork much I have to like it by now, I Some of Griffin’s favorite things plane of a cookie,” said Griffin. Lake. “We went fishing and I have been doing math since first to do are, “sports and reading a When Griffin grows up, he caught a 5 pound fish with my grade,” said Mitchell. little.” plans for big things for his ca- dad.” Mitchell also said, “I don’t re- Recognition celebration ranks reer. “When I grow up, I want to As for Mitchell’s best memory ally have any fears about the as Griffin’s best memory of this be a Major League Baseball of this school year, his pizza party middle school.” school year. “I enjoyed the ban- player because I will get lots of in homeroom ranks as his first. When Mitchell grows up he quet and awards day because I money to buy a mansion and a “We got a pizza party for the wants to be a professional soc- got one for perfect attendance.” Corvette,” he said. classroom award of the month cer player. “I really love playing Griffin described how he is do- When Griffin was asked to de- by continuously remembering soccer. I am already active in ing in school. “I feel like I did scribe himself in one word, he the 4 R’s and getting high scores sports and I referee soccer, too,” pretty good in sixth grade. I got said, “Athletic. I play so many in specials.” he said. good grades and I didn’t get into different sports. I got the sec- Mitchell says his sixth grade Mitchell was also asked to de- trouble too much,” he said. ond best mile run time at NRE year has been decent. “I get stuck scribe himself in one word. He Griffin was asked if he was glad with the time of six minutes fifty on a lot of things, but later, I usu- said, “Awesome. I get good to be moving up to the middle seconds. I beat the thirteen year ally figure them out,” said grades and I do good in sports. I school. “YES! I am tired of the old score, which is seven min- Mitchell. am the all-star on my soccer elementary school.” He also said, utes.” Mitchell is also looking for- team!” “I don’t really have any fears Sheyenne Hampton

rode horses, took hikes by a favorite class is. “I like science miss recess.” mountain, and went to a fancy the most. I like learning about Even though she is excited, restaurant.” space and cells. I love space!” Sheyenne still has one main fear Some of Sheyenne’s favorite With so many options to pick about the middle school. “I have things to for fun include draw- from, Sheyenne's favorite place a fear that when I go to the middle ing and sewing. “My favorite to be is at home with her family. school I will forget my locker things to draw are animals, girls, “I really enjoy hanging out with combination and not be able to and dresses.” Sheyenne adds, “I my family and being around get my books out of my locker,” taught myself how to sew with them.” said Sheyenne. the help of my grandmother, but Some of Sheyenne’s best Sheyenne was asked to de- I love to sew Barbie dresses!” memories of this school year in- scribe herself only using one Sheyenne said playing board Sheyenne also explained what clude: “Big Band Musical and word. She said, “Flexible. I go to games is her favorite thing to do she wanted to do when she Dre Conner falling on his face.” gymnastics classes at Bethel as a family. Monopoly is one of grows up. “When I grow up, I Although she had such a fun Gymnastics. I can even do her favorites, she adds. want to be a singer or an artist; time at NRE, she is a little bit glad double bars!” Sheyenne’s vacation trip to Or- those are my favorite things to to be moving up to the middle egon ranks as her favorite. “I met do!” school next year. “I will miss the my mother and my Aunt Lauren, She was also asked what her elementary school. Mostly, I will Skylar Heather Mattingly Huff

Skylar Mattingly, a sixth grader Heather Huff, a sixth grader at at New Richmond Elementary got N.R.E, got the chance to be in- the chance to tell The Messen- terviewed by some of The Mes- ger staff about herself. “If I could senger staff. “ describe myself, I would say that Heather is a twelve year old, I love swimming. I am one of two who loves horses, her favorite children, and I have an older sis- color is blue and she has an older ter. I love animals, especially brother and older sister. reptiles,”she said. see all the pretty flowers,” she If Heather got the chance to excited about going out into Being in sixth grade can be very said. be the principal of her school for nature. “I bought a new camera exciting! Skylar said what she “Field day isn’t too exciting,” one day she said, “I would let for nature and another for fun. loves about sixth grade most. “I she expressed. “I am not looking everyone bring their pet to I'm so excited!” would have to say art class and forward to field day because last school. I love pets, but no rep- Heather told us that she is music class are my favorite sub- year it was very boring. I wish tiles unless they are cute.” very excited about field day but jects because I am able to ex- we could have just gone home Heather’s ideal field trip would she is most excited about get- press myself through both of instead,” she said. be going to Kings Island. “There ting wet. “We get to play this them. I also love music because With the school year coming are a lot of awesome rides. I game, we have a sponge and take of my teacher,” she said. to a close, the excitement of would also go to the water park, water out of a bucket with When asked if she could be something new rests on the sixth because I've never been there.” sponges put it in another and principal for the day what would graders’ shoulders. “I can't wait As far as Heather’s favorite sub- then we get ice cream at the end she do, Skylar said, “We would to start something new. I’m ex- ject in school, she said it would of the day.” all get a longer recess. School cited to go to the middle school have to be science class and cho- Heather plans on visiting her can get boring just being in the to get lockers, and get away from rus. “I really like science because dad this summer. “He lives down classroom all day, and we just this school building. It gets bor- we get to do experiments and I in Kentucky and I get to spend need a little more free time,” she ing after six years,” she said. like that stuff. Chorus is also my time with him this summer; I also said. North Carolina is on Skylars favorite because I really love get to bring my friends down The most amazing school field mind for the summer. “I can’t wait singing; I sing a lot in the shower, there. I’m going to have trip would be to the zoo. “I would to go see my aunt Wanda in like all the time.” sleepovers, I’m going to play love to take a field trip to the zoo North Carolina. We are going to The sixth graders had the with all of my toys that I got for because there are so many ani- go fishing and have a lot of fun, chance to go to Camp Joy. Christmas and I'm going to ride mals there, and we would get out I will also get to see my step- Heather said that she was most my bike.” of school. I would also like to dad,” she said. Xander Laskey Xander Laskey, a sixth grader have way longer recess, I would Xander isn't really looking for- at N.R.E. got the chance to tell make school five hours and I ward to field day. “Field days are some of The Messenger staff a would sunbathe.” really boring.” little bit about himself. “ Xander’s ideal field trip would Moving to the middle school Xander loves to play any kind be going back home. “I think that is a big change for every sixth of video games even the ones going to our houses for the rest grader. Xander said that he was online. He has a dog and a little of the day would be great. I nervous and excited. “I’m a little sister. would like to play videogames bit of both. There is going to be Xander’s favorite subject in all day.” new people and it’s a completely school is choir and science class. The sixth graders got the new school.” “I really like to sing and I love chance to go to Camp Joy, This summer Xander plans to doing different kinds of experi- Xander said that he was most go to Kings Island with his fam- ments.” excited about riding the zipline. ily. “My entire family got gold If Xander got the chance to be “I can’t wait to ride the zipline, passes, I’m also going to play a principal for the day he re- but I’m also excited about miss- lot of video games and hang out sponded by saying, “I would ing school for three days.” with my friends.” Gavin Twyla Clark Blair Gavin Clark is a student at NRE Twyla said she enjoys karate who was born and raised in New and softball as hobbies, and she Richmond. He’s spent his seven plans to go to Florida on vaca- years in school at New Richmond tion this year. Elementary and now prepares for “My favorite vacation so far is his trip down to the middle when I went to Alaska because I school, though he’s not looking got to meet Sarah Palin and her forward to the switch all the family,” she said. much. “I don’t like the idea of land. “My favorite ride was the Twyla is an only child. “My moving down there,” Gavin said. Diamond Back,” he said. Gavin mom paints rides at Kings’ Is- big fan of homework, although “There will be more responsi- and three dogs and a slew of land and my step-dad is a con- there are several teachers she bility, and I don’t like switching cats, but he’s not much into struction worker,” she said. said she’d miss. “Mrs. Conrad, classes.” them. He said he has a very loud Overall, Twyla said she’s look- Mrs. Heckard and Mrs. Ham- Gavin said he doesn’t feel any family. “I have one sister,” he ing forward to middle school for mer,” she said. older, like the switch to middle said. “She’s 13, and very mean. I a number of reasons. “I think Mrs. Hammer’s class is Twyla’s school isn’t going to be that dif- live with my grandparents and it’ll be much more challenging favorite. “We do lots of experi- ferent. “I just want to get it over my mom and the house is but more fun because of lockers ments in there,” she said. with,” he said. NOISY.” and switching classes. I’m ex- In her spare time, Twyla likes Right now Gavin participates When Gavin grows up, he’d cited to have new teachers and to hang out with friends and fam- in school activities, and said he like to be a pro football player. different classes,” she said. ily. will continue in middle school. “I “Because I love football; or an At NRE, Twyla said she’s not a do band, wrestling, and football,” Olympic wrestler,” he added, “Or he said, “and this summer we’re both. Because I’m just good like not really going anywhere. So I’ll that.” be spending the time with friends When talking about his wishes, Austin and practicing for football.” Gavin said his one main one Gavin said he thinks the middle would be to close down school school looks like a prison, but he forever. If he only had two, ge- Planck added, “I don’t think it’ll be too nie style, however, he had to nar- Austin’s spare time activities bad, though,” confidentiality af- row it down. include sports and hanging out terward. “Hmm,” he said while thinking, with friends. Gavin said he doesn’t really do “One would be more wishes, two This summer, Austin plans to much at home or really get to would be to live forever.” go to Virginia or Tennessee. “I travel a lot, but his favorite place like Tennessee better,” he said. he’s ever visited was King’s Is- His favorite vacation also in- volved Tennessee. “My first trip there was when I was five. I saw “I’m going to like being with five bears at once and it was a kids from other schools,” he said, lot of fun,” he said. “and I’m looking forward to new Austin didn’t share much teachers.” about his family. “Some people Austin’s favorite class at NRE get on my nerves, so I’m out of is Mrs. Woodard’s. “It’s my last the house a lot,” he said. class of the day,” he said. Austin doesn’t like elementary There is one NRE teacher Aus- school much, so he’s looking tin said he’d miss. “Mr. Reardon, forward to next year at the middle he’s funny.” school. a junior he already has a few fa- varsity team’s captain, I was the Chandler vorites in high school as well. most valuable runner in track, I Troy “Mr. Crowley made science fun, do 4x800 relay. Cochran and Mrs. Griffin is pretty much Saunders By Addie Reese the coolest teacher ever.” By Austin Planck Chandler Cochran is a junior at When we finished our inter- Caleb Branson New Richmond High School .He view I asked him one more ques- and Zack Troy Saunders is a sophomore is on the school’s paper, The tion. Some words of advice are, at NRHS. I had a chance to talk Messenger. This is Chandler’s “Seventh grade is not as bad as Coldiron with Troy about sports, high second year. He has to write it seems, you wont have to worry ByColton Wallace school, and writing. about four stories a month. about getting stuck in a locker When I asked Troy what el- Recently students in The Mes- Chandler said that his favorite because you’re probably to big ementary he went to, Troy said senger visited our class and thing about high school is, any way.” NRE. talked about their jobs in The “watching the sporting events.” He also wanted to add on a When Troy was in sixth grade Messenger. We asked them ques- When asked about his sixth more serious note, “Try not to he had a chance to go Camp Joy. tions about what they do in high grade year he said, “Camp Joy fall behind on your work , pro- He said, “I had a lot of fun at school also what they do on The was the best.” crastination only leads to bad Camp Joy. I got nervous on the Messenger. They also asked us His favorite thing about being grades.” ropes course, but other than that questions about what elemen- on The Messenger is writing I had a lot of fun.” Luke tary is like now. This is what they about sports. “It is something When asked the best thing he had to say. that comes easy to me. I know a remembered about sixth grade, Gilday When asked about their best lot about sports.” Troy responded, “It was the last By Chad Dean sixth grade experience, they both He is in Drama Club and works year with Mrs. Paul as a teacher said that they both enjoyed field backstage at many of the plays Luke said his favorite part of for NRE. day. and musicals that the school sixth grade was Camp Joy. “My I also asked Troy about high Zack and Caleb both write four puts on. He has also been on The favorite part of Camp Joy was to school and what it’s like. “It’s stories a month; they also edit Messenger for two years. see new faces.” very different,” said Troy. and interview people and take Chandler joined The Messen- Luke’s high school year was I asked Troy if he likes his high pictures on The Messenger. ger because of his interest in writ- very fun but busy at the same school teachers and why. “Yes, Both Zack and Caleb’s favor- ing. He plans on continuing this time. “I was in a lot of activities” most of them, because they’re ite thing about high school is into college, and studying sports Luke wants to go to college teaching something I like.” friends. journalism. “I have always after high school. “I plan to get a When asked about his feelings Both Zack and Caleb want a wanted to be a sports journalist job that has good business and of writing he said, “depends on job in sports. Zack wants to be a and one day work for ESPN.” works a lot. the day.” sports broadcaster and Caleb He has written over 50 stories Luke is in a lot of activities “I Troy has big plans for game wants to be an athletic trainer. for The Messenger over the past am in track and field, cross coun- art and design in college. “First I Zack went to Locust Corner two years, most of them about try, Student Council, National plan on going to the Art Acad- during elementary and Caleb sports. Honor Society, the school pa- emy of Cincinnati for two years, went to a private school. When Chandler was in elemen- per, Troubadours, men’s choir, and then the University of Cen- You can be in any grade to be tary school he went to NRE just plays and musicals. tral Florida’s FIEA Program. in The Messenger; even fresh- like us. His favorite teachers in- Luke’s favorite topic to write When it comes to sports, Troy men can be in The Messenger. clude, Mrs. Woodard. “I had her about is political ideas. Luke only plays a few. Troy said, “I According to Zack and Caleb, in the fourth grade and she still said, “It’s interesting to see poli- play golf and sometimes tennis.” in high school you do not get as is one of my favorites.” He also tics affect people and everyone Troy was asked what the goals much homework the longer you said that Mrs. Cahall was another plays a part.” for the future and he said, “I want are in high school. You don’t get favorite of his. Luke said he plays these sports to get a job in game art and move a lot as a senior. Even though Chandler is only “I play cross country (six years), to either Orlando, Florida, Se- Caleb is on the varsity base- attle, Washington, or California. ball team for the high school and After college, I would like a job Zack used to play baseball for in game art,” said Troy. the high school. When I asked Troy what his Zack and Caleb both say that favorite subject is, he re- their journalism class is very fun sponded, “science and art.” and a great time. They write their This is my interview with Troy columns and are able to have fun Saunders and these were the doing it. questions I asked. trol of Disney then use its funds ledo and be a double major in Josie to gain control over the enter- Luke marketing and international busi- Buckingham tainment industry; until then, I ness. will be in electric and plumbing” Gilday I asked Gray if she always and Chelsey Gregory was asked what his By Maggie McDaniel wanted to be a writer. Gray said favorite subject was and he said no; she hated writing but her Fawley When Luke grows up, he wants lunch. brother told her to be a writer. By Hunter Cook to work in a business that helps Gregory said most of his home- charities. “I want to be able to Josie Buckingham is a junior at work was math and studying. help people” New Richmond High School. Gregory does not play any Luke talked about his classes Josie Josie said she likes high school sports. in high school. He has seven because it’s fun most the time When asked how he likes all of Buckingham classes, and they are all over the and they do cool stuff. his teachers he said, “Mrs. Grif- building. and Chelsey Josie said that she would rather fin is brilliant.” Some things Luke does in high be in preschool than middle When asked if his classes were school are he runs cross coun- Fawley school and high school. fun, he said, “math is easier, but try, plays in the musicals, he is By Toby Khan Josie said she plays sports in fun.” the president of the Student her free time. The sport she plays Gregory was asked if high Chelsey said that the reason Council, and he is in the National is basketball. school was fun; he responded why she chose this writing class Honor Society. Josie said she went to NRE for with, “The freedom is nice but it is because she loves Mrs. Grif- This is what Luke does not like her sixth grade year. is still school.” fin. about school: he does not like Josie said that that her favorite Gregory said Messenger was Chelsey learned in sixth grade how early it starts, and he thinks subject in school is journalism. hard but really fun. to separate with friends. they should give less homework. Josie said that she gets a lot of When asked what his favorite Chelsey said that high school Luke talked about his favorite homework in high school. part about Messenger was, he is only a little bit hard but every subject. “Social studies is my fa- Josie said the most fun thing responded, “The cupcakes, the once in a while there is a hard vorite subject, because I like in high school is Clash. delicious cupcakes.” assignment. Josie said she does not like tak- learning about people. The elementary that Chelsey ing tests because she does not Luke moved here from West went to is Monroe. like to study. Josie said her av- Christin Clermont to N.R in sixth grade. Chelsey’s favorite subject is erage test takes the whole bell. But he always lived in Amelia. everything; she loves all of her Chelsey Fawley is a junior at Gray They decided that N.R had a bet- classes. New Richmond High School. By Skylar Mattingly ter school system. Chelsey said that she helps with Chelsey said that she loves a little bit of everything with the school because it is satisfying. New Richmond High School newspaper. Chelsey said that she would junior, Christin Gray, shared a Chelsey said her biggest story rather be in high school than Christin little bit about herself. she wrote for the newspaper was middle school. Being in high school, Gray is about the Troubadours Chelsey said her job on The Gray very involved in many activities Chelsey said that her sixth Messenger is writing TV and By Xander Laskey including Messenger, soccer, grade teacher was Ms. book reviews. softball, and basketball. Junior Christin Gray at New Montunesse. Chelsey said she does Troubs, Gray said, ‘’Well, I started tak- Richmond High School shared a Chelsey said that her subjects theater and has a part-time job in ing Messenger freshman year little bit about herself to a our are Troubadours, English, Mes- her free time. because my brother was on the class. I asked her what her fa- senger, gym, Western civiliza- Chelsey said that she went to newspaper staff and asked me vorite experience in sixth grade tion, physics, and music appre- Amelia to join.” was. Gray said, “I honestly don’t ciation. I asked Gray would she con- remember sixth grade.” What Chelsey does in The Gregory sider herself a good writer? “I Gray explained her job in Mes- messenger class is complain. would consider myself a great senger. “I write and publish four Josie Buckingham is a junior Beasley writer with the help of stories once each month.” They at New Richmond High School. have to make deadlines and Josie said that the reason she By Lyndsey Padgett Mrs.Griffin. Before, I was a bad writer and then Messenger check grammar and spelling.” joined The Messenger class be- Throughout high school, Gray I interviewed Gregory Beasley helped me work on my imperfec- cause she likes to write. has participated in many activi- a high school student and a tions,’’ said Gray. Josie said that she learned to ties including: soccer, Prom com- member of The Messenger staff. Christin said she wasn’t sure if grow up in the sixth grade. mittee, Spanish club and softball. Gregory went to Monroe dur- she’d continue in journalism af- Josie said that high school is Gray explained what she ing his elementary school career. ter high school. “Maybe it would not hard at all. wanted to do after high school. When asked what he wanted be a fall back if what I want to do Josie said that the elementary Gray said she wants to attend to do when he gets out of high does not work out.” she went to was in New Rich- college at the University of To- school Gregory said, “take con- mond. five or six classes on a regular not to copy when she was giv- stressful. Ashley enjoys the writ- Caleb Branson day. ing advice on writing. ing program because she gets and Zack Mrs. Griffin said that 7:30 A.M Josie plans on going to the Uni- recognized and respected. “We to 2:20 P.M are the times that you versity of Minnesota. have fun doing what we enjoy Coldiron come and go to school on a regu- After school, Josie plays bas- and we get the appreciation we By Sean Hoagland lar day. ketball. receive from our readers.” Recently students in The Mes- Mrs. Griffin said a lot of fresh- Josie doesn’t have free time. Ashley likes the freedom of senger visited our class and man feel out of place at first but She really enjoys high school. writing the most about writing. talked about what they do. We then when they get to be jun- Josie likes all of her teachers. Ashley has many inspirations also interviewed each other and iors and seniors they feel a little Josie takes seven classes a day. when she writes. “Most of my learned a little about one an- more comfortable. Josie’s favorite class is Mes- inspirations come from what my other. We asked a little about Mrs. Griffin said the jobs for senger because they get food. opinions are.” what high school was like and a their type of group are a news- Chelsey Fawley is a junior at Ashley has a couple of ways little about how The Messenger paper reporter, TV reporter, maga- New Richmond High School. of making you feel like you are in works. This is what they had to zine reporter, or a TV personal- Chelsey enjoys being able to the story. Some of her ways in- say. ity; you could also take pictures express her opinion through writ- clude: “I use I believe and I feel.” When asked what it would be or be a photographer or an edi- ing. Ashley feels connected to her like without The Messenger, both tor. She said in order to write well, job to a certain extent. Zack and Caleb replied, “It would Mrs. Griffin said that for her you should do prewriting first be much harder.” students in the highest grades and never be afraid to write what Joe When Zack and Caleb were in of the 12 years of school, it feels you feel. the sixth grade their favorite fun and it gives them a lot of pres- Chelsey would like to be a Maxwell thing about it was recess and sure and they have to face big teacher when she grows up and field day. decisions or choices. come back to teach in New Rich- By Griffin DeLisle When asked how much home- Mrs. Griffin said that when she mond. Freshman Joe Maxwell at New work we will have in high school was very little she wanted to be Chelsey doesn’t do sports Richmond High School shared Zack and Caleb said, “It starts a Broadway musical star and as his favorite part about high out a lot and then decreases as she grew up to be in middle Ashley school. “My favorite part is you get older.” school she wanted to be a law- lunch because you don’t have Both Zack and Caleb said that yer and later on in high school, Gray to do any work,” he said. you do have some time in class that is where she wanted to be a He also shared what made him By Sheyenne Hampton to do your homework depend- teacher. want to be in The Messenger. “I ing on the teacher. Mrs. Griffin said that some of I had a chance to talk to a fresh- like writing my opinions so other Both Zack and Caleb said base- her students rely on financial aid man named Ashley Gray. Ashley people can read about them,” he ball is their favorite sport and and some saved money for col- said she plays basketball, soc- said. Caleb is on the varsity baseball lege since they first started in cer, and gymnastics. He explained what his favorite team. high school. To be a Messenger staff mem- part of sixth grade was. “My fa- When asked who their favor- Mrs. Griffin said that most stu- ber, Ashley said she had to take vorite part was recess because ite teacher was, Zack said Mrs. dents go to college close to home journalism class first to become you don’t get a lot of that in Cornette, and Caleb said Mrs. and a lot of them go to UC. a Messenger writer.” middle school and high school.” Griffin. Mrs. Griffin said that her job in Ashley said writing inspires Maxwell described what he is Both Zack and Caleb are se- the group is being in charge her because she goes with her planning on doing after high niors. “sometimes.’’ own opinions. Ashley enjoys school. “I am going to college Caleb and Zack both have cars. writing. “I find it as a stress relief for engineering,” he said. Zack has a Chevy Cavalier, also Josie and I can express myself.” Maxwell does play sports dur- known as “The Blue Warrior”, Buckingham Ashley said that she likes writ- ing the school year. “In the fall, and Caleb has a Honda Accord. ing as a high school writer. “I I run cross country and in the and Chelsey think writing is alright and a bit spring, I play tennis,” he said. Mrs. Fawley Griffin By Gavin Clark Caring You Can Count On By Hannah Stewart Josie Buckingham is a junior at Mrs. Griffin, a New Richmond New Richmond High School. 200 Western Ave. High School English teacher, said Josie said it is much easier to New Richmond, OH 45157 that there are two electives ev- write now than it was in elemen- ery semester so you would have tary school. 513-553-4132 four every year of high school. Josie enjoys being able to ex- www.ecnurre.com Mrs. Griffin said that you get 7 press her opinion the best when classes in 9th and 10th grade and she writes. in grades 11 and 12 you have Josie said to be creative and Caleb wants to be a sports trainer. James Chandler Caleb Branson Caleb plays on the high and Zack school varsity baseball team and Mahan Cochran Zack used to play baseball in By Courtney O’Connor By Daniel Catron Coldiron high school. By Everett Olenick To be in The Messenger you James Mahan is a tenth grader Chandler Cochran is a junior at can be in any grade in high in New Richmond High School. New Richmond High School. Recently, students in The Mes- school. Even freshmen can be in He was born on March 24 1997, Chandler writes for the high senger from NRHS visited a class The Messenger. in Anderson, Ohio. school newspaper, The Messen- of sixth graders at NRE. They In order to get into The Mes- He is a part of The Messenger ger. He has been on Messenger came and showed us what they senger you have to get the ap- club in High School. The Mes- for two years. do in The Messenger. They also proval of the teacher, Mrs. Grif- senger is the name of the school Chandler has to make four sto- showed us how to do interviews. fin. But after you do that ,you newspaper. One of the most com- ries a month about current events Here are some of the questions are then automatically a part of mon things he writes about is happening in school and around we asked them. the staff. sports. the world. He has many assign- Zack and Caleb attended dif- He said, “I started to be a part ments that cover a wide variety ferent schools in elementary of The Messenger club this of topics but loves to write about school. Zack attended LCE. year.” sports.“It comes easy to me be- When asked where Caleb went Joe He said, “Some things we have cause of the knowledge I already to school in elementary school, to do in The Messenger club are, know about sports” he said, “I went to a private Maxwell “We have to produce four sto- Chandler went to New Rich- school and Mulberry Elementary By Mitchell Henderson ries and interview people every mond Elementary when he was in Milford.” month. He said he has written younger. “It was a blast, I had a Zack and Caleb both enjoy high Freshman Joe Maxwell at New about 28 articles so far this year. lot of fun.” school. They both said that hav- Richmond High School shared He also said, “To get into The Right now Chandler is 17 years ing their friends there is their fa- his sixth grade writing experi- Messenger all you have to do is old and is in 11th grade. As a vorite part. “If it wasn’t for my ence to his writing experience sign up.” Messenger writer, Chandler usu- friends, I don’t know how I now. He said, “I had to write He is also in Student Council. ally doesn`t have any homework would make it through high more poems in sixth grade. I now Some other stuff you can do in unless he spends his own time school.” write my opinion.” high school is pep rallies. He also finishing an assignment. Zack and Caleb`s favorite part Maxwell also explained the rea- participates in swimming and Chandler has written over 50 of sixth grade were friends and son he likes writing. “I write so helps out with the football pro- stories in the past two years as a recess. people can read about my opin- gram as the film coordinator and Messenger writer, most of them Zack and Caleb both love be- ions,” he said. water boy. about sports. ing in The Messenger and only He has also explained how His favorite teacher in high Chandler plans on going to col- Zack is in another group like it, much his writing has improved. school is Ms. Cornette. He also lege for sports journalism. “Right Troubs. “My handwriting has improved enjoys having his dad being a now I plan on going to Zack and Caleb are both the a lot and I have extended my teacher at the high school. Marquette university, but that sports writers in The Messenger. vocabulary,” Maxwell said. I asked him if he’d always may change.” They mainly write sports Maxwell has also explained his wanted to be a writer. He said, Chandler’s Messenger teacher throughout the four stories they favorite subject in high school. “No, I want to become an engi- is Mrs. Griffin. His favorite high write each month. “My favorite subject is biology neer because I love math and school teachers are Mrs. Griffin Zack and Caleb both love be- because I like the science world science and it pays better than a and Mr. Crowley.“Mr. Crowley ing in The Messenger and have and science itself,” he said journalist.” turned science into something I different reasons as to why they Maxwell also explained his fa- He wants to go to college at liked and Mrs. Griffin makes love it. Zack loves being able to vorite part of school. “I like lunch the University of Cincinnati, to some really good cupcakes!” free write about anything and the most because I don’t have study mechanical engineering. Some advice from Chandler: Caleb loves being able to write to do any more school work,” he I asked him what school he “Seventh grade isn`t as bad as it stories. said. went to. He said, “Locust Cor- seems; you won`t have to worry Both Zack and Caleb are inter- Maxwell also explained what his ner.” His favorite thing about about getting stuffed in a locker, ested in having a career in sports. favorite sport. “I enjoy tennis in sixth graded is Camp Joy. His fa- because you are probably too big Zack would like to have a career the spring and cross-country in vorite thing about Camp Joy is anyway.” as a sports broadcaster and the fall.” the rock climbing. Another thing He also wanted to add on a James likes about sixth grade is more serious note, “Try not to the sixth grade farewell. fall behind on your work, pro- His favorite teacher at Locust crastination only leads to bad corner in sixth grade is Mr. Durm. grades.” you need to sign up for it. It’s middle school. You get more Gregory not hard if you’re good at speak- Christin freedom and the teachers at the ing out loud.” high school are more relatable.” Beasley I asked Gregory if clubs in high Gray Gray loves what she does in By Twyla Blair school help you learn and he told By Heather Huff high school. “I love the classes, me, “Yes, they help you aca- but most importantly, the teach- I interviewed high school stu- demically and help you interact Christin Gray, a junior at New ers; that’s why I take those dent, Gegory Beasley about be- better.” Richmond High School, briefly classes.” ing on the Messenger staff and Luke told me what her high school life Gray says high school can be being a high school student. is like. Gray enjoys writing on fun. “Some classes are fun, oth- When asked if he was into writ- Gilday The Messenger and other activi- ers are more difficult. High ing in sixth grade or middle By Caleb Kidd ties. school is more about how you school, he responded, “Think- “A lot of times, I don’t know apply yourself more than how Luke described his favorite part ing about stories, not actually what I’m going to write till that difficult it is.” of sixth grade. “My favorite part writing.” day. Usually, when I write, it has Gray says Messenger is fun, of sixth grade was Camp Joy be- When I asked him if he ever something to do with what’s go- too. “I’ve been taking Messen- cause I got to see new faces,” he thought he would be a writer in ing on in my life or how I feel,” ger since freshman year. Mes- said. The Messenger, he said, “No, I said Gray. senger is more like a family than Luke’s high school years were mostly thought about creative What Gray remembers about it is a staff.” fun but busy at the same time. “I writing.” sixth grade is, “I don’t remember Gray has a few favorite sub- was in a lot of activities and I I asked Gregory where he got much. I cared too much about jects. “My favorite school sub- liked them.” his ideas from and he what he what everyone else thought. jects are Messenger, environ- Luke said he is going to col- was thinking when writing his Once, I waxed my eyebrows and mental biology, computers, per- lege after high school. “I want stories. He told me, “The great, that didn’t go so well. My fa- sonal finance. Any classes with to work with people who are magical Internet.” vorite part of sixth grade was Mrs. Minning, Mrs. Dalton and working with charities,” he said. Gregory said that throughout when it ended,” she said. Mrs. Parker.” Thesea are all the activities that high school you do many experi- What Gray likes about high Lastly, Gray describes herself Luke does: Student Council, ments and watch several mov- school is, “I like that it is a lot as: “Different, unique, outgoing National Honor Society, writing ies. different than elementary or and crazy.” Gregory’s job in The Messen- for the school paper, cross coun- ger is columns and reviews. try and track, musicals and I asked Gregory if he liked Mrs. plays, flag raiser, Troubadours Griffin’s writing class and he and men’s choir. said, “Her class is awesome and Luke’s favorite thing to write Mrs. Griffin is amazing.” about is political ideas. “It’s in- I asked Gregory what his ca- teresting to see politics affect reer was going to be after high people and how everyone plays school and he responded, “Elec- a part.” trician and plumbing.” Luke said he plays sports. Gregory said his favorite book “I’ve played cross country for is Ender’s Game. six years and was the varsity When asked if getting on to team captain. I was the most The Messenger is hard and is it a valuable runner in track, and I big role, he said, “You have to do the 800 meter relay and the have a good writing grade and two mile race. Faces in the Hallway NRHS Personality Profiles By Christin Gray Senior Junior Austin Natalie Wells Graham Senior Austin Wells is overly excited to spend his summer Junior Natalie Graham is very hanging out with his best excited for summer vacation be- friends. “I’m excited to spend my cause she gets to have fun in last summer before college with the sun. “I can’t wait to go on my dudes, Austen Craig, Kevin vacation and go swimming in Reid, David Ohntrup, Tanner Florida,” she said. Wolfe and Austin Campbell,” he This summer Graham is very said. excited for the break away from ful and it would be a lot of fun,” Wells is most excited for break with all my close friends for a school. “I am excited to sleep in she said. away from school. “I can’t wait week, to just get away. I can’t and go to Coney Island this The best concert to see for sum- to be wild and free. I’m excited wait to be on the beach and hang summer,” she said. mer would be, “One Direction,” for some good, hot summer out with everyone,” he said. Graham’s dream vacation would she said. “I would love to see nights with some really good Hot summer night’s are were be to France. “I would love to them perform because I really like friends,” he said. some of the best memories are visit France because it’s beauti- their band.” Wells’ ultimate vacation is soon made for Wells. “The perfect to come! “My ultimate vacation concert this summer would be is happening this summer on Rascal Flatts and Jason Aldean June 22. I am going to Panama on a hot summer night,” he said. Sophomore Freshman Cody Taylor Kirschner Litteral

Sophomore Cody Kirschner is Freshman Taylor Litteral is very very excited for summer to be excited for summer because she active and be in the sun. “Go out is excited to go on vacation. “I and play lots of soccer, tennis, can’t wait to go to Florida, and and go visit California! I am defi- go swimming and go to the nitely planning on doing loads beach,” she said. of boating and unfortunately, Litteral is most excited for sum- work a lot,” he said. something I’ve dreamed of try- mer because school is out! “I am more about the actors,” she said. Summer excites Kirschner for ing,” he said. most excited that I get to take a Summer would be complete if two main reasons. “I personally The perfect concert for trip to Florida and I get to spend Litteral got to see Nicki Minaj am most excited about going Kirschner would be Patrick Lee summer hanging out with my perform this summer. “It would boating and always being out- Jones. “Him singing on stage friends. But also because school be a perfect summer if I could side,” he said. would be perfect, because he is is out,” she said. see my favorite singer Nicki Kirschner's dream vacation the best singer I know. It would With the excitement of summer Minaj perform my favorite would be going to Hawaii. “Go- be awesome if he threw his gui- Litteral would love to visit Hol- song,” she said. ing to Hawaii and going big wave tar at me,” he said. lywood, California. “I would love surfing! That has always been to go to Hollywood and learn Teachers on the loose Educators discuss their summer plans By Luke Gilday At the end of the school year, “Disney or bust for the the past few summers, we have that will students quickly make plans to Minnings then on to the beach,” raised meat chickens on pasture keep me busy. I will be doing get out if the general tri-state responded science teacher Lo- in movable pens,” started teach- yard work for the first time in a area. But what many students gan Minning. ing aide Karen Bezold. “We pro- long time and am looking forward don’t realize is they aren’t the Other teachers plan on spend- cess them and sell them to fam- to accomplishing some DIY only ones planning to get away. ing some time with their families. ily, friends, and acquaintances. projects around the house. We Every year, teachers actually “My daughter Staci will be in Henry will be in charge of the have Coney passes and plan to take vacations, too. So in case Africa for six weeks so first thing operation this year and will use spend time at the pool. We also you were wondering, here are I will be doing in June is going to the profits toward his college plan to enjoy time at the zoo, some of their plans. visit her on her return from Af- bills. I am looking forward to this aquarium, Reds games...just English teacher Nicole Parker rica. She will be going to Wis- new venture with my son. Just looking forward to time off and plans on a few trips this year. consin to be with her husband call us a couple of clucks!” enjoying the new house with my “I am spending one and I will be spending “I usually take a vacation each kiddo!” week at BGSU attend- a week there with summer in Fort Myers, FL with It seems this year the students ing a class for AP En- them,” began my son and my mom, but we aren’t the only ones who have glish teachers, and I am middle school ath- won't be doing so this year since big plans for the summer. The also attending a three- letic director Sue I just purchased a home and teachers seem to have a little day workshop about Curfman. “After wiped out the vacation funds on more than making next year’s les- teacher evaluations,” returning from housing expenses,” said English son plans and getting their first began Parker. “And in there June 24th, I teacher Michelle. Senter. “I still day ice-breaker games ready. case that hasn't been will be preparing for have unpacking to do and things Believe it or not, most teachers enough fun, we are planning my trip to Romania July to organize around the house, so have a life during the summer. a family vacation to Michigan 4th to teach the Bible to students and a trip to Holiday World in there and having one on one Indiana. Mostly, I hope to sleep Bible studies. I go every sum- late whenever possible and mer for two weeks. On my return spend most days beside the pool from Romania, my husband and with a good book while my girls I will stop in Paris to tour the swim! :-)” town for two days and then ar- Many teachers seem to be plan- rive in Cincinnati on July 17. Af- ning trips to somewhere warm. ter one week rest I will begin vol- “Summer plans for me include leyball camp with Mrs. Corbin working out the basketball team, and tryouts, then school will spending more time with my fam- have begun again.” ily, and taking a vacation to “This summer I will be assist- Pensacola,” said social studies ing my son, Henry, in a business teacher Brian McMonigle. he will be taking charge of. For A fresh start once again Catching up with new football coach, Josh Stratton By: James Mahan For the second straight year, coordinator. tion,” said Stratton. New Richmond football is com- “Tyler passed up many While there are always con- ing into the season with a new chances to play college football cerns about a new season with a head coach. Recently, it was to join the Army after 9/11 (which new head coach. Stratton plans Scott Herman, who left to go back was his senior year). “He has a to settle those worries with his to be the head coach of Mont- patience that I have never seen coaching staff. “My biggest gomery High School In Texas in any other coach. He teaches concern is players learning a new where he coached six years be- not only football but character,” scheme on both sides of the ball, fore he came to NR. This sea- said Stratton. but I have hired some great son, the new head coach is Coach Pat Fagan will be back coaches to help them learn it,” named Joshua Stratton. to coach the defensive backs. said Stratton. Before he came to New Rich- “Coach Fagan could coach any- Also, when I asked Coach mond High School, Stratton was where in the state and he Stratton of his goals for his first at Lloyd High School and turned Stratton also hired Don Jacobs chooses to coach at New Rich- season next year he simply said around a struggling program for as running backs coach. “He mond; we are blessed to have “Only goal I have right now is to an 8-4 run and the district run- brings an amazing energy to our him on our staff,” said Stratton. be 1-0! Let's start with that.” ner-up finish. Before Lloyd High staff and I am really excited to Last but not least is Rick Coach Stratton has many School, Stratton coached at work with him,”said Stratton. Mahan, who is a New Richmond memories as a football coach but Grant County High School in Mike Simpson will round out the graduate and a Special Ed. there is one he put ahead of any Kentucky, Herculaneum High offensive staff. “Mike is an alum- teacher at New Richmond High others. “Honestly...there are so School in Missouri, and Holmes nus and has a deep passion for School. many to pick one would be re- High School in Kentucky. NR athletics,” said Stratton. “He has a love for not only New ally tough. I just love watching The coaching staff will change NRHS football also has a lot of Richmond football but New Rich- the progression of players. Tak- this year, replacing all but three talented defensive coaches. Josh mond High School and the en- ing the quiet guy in the back of current coaches, Rick Mahan, Wade will be the inside lineback- tire community of New Rich- my third period class and get- Pat Fagan, and Josh Wade. ers coach and defensive coordi- mond. He is very dedicated and ting him to come to the weight On the offensive side, the first nator for this season. an extremely hard worker,” said room and then getting him to play coach that Stratton hired is Ben “Josh is a true football coach Stratton. “That’s the staff, and in the fall and then to watch him Osborne, who will be the offen- through and through,” said oh, this cool kid named James love it! Those are the memories I sive line coach and offensive Stratton. Mahan, who is our video coor- have,” said Stratton. coordinator for this year. He pre- The outside linebackers will be dinator,” said Stratton. While other famous athletes viously coached at Kings High coached by Tyler Layman, who Coach Stratton said with the may inspire coaches to go for School. “Ben is one of the most is coming over with Stratton from amount of tradition at a school their passion, sometimes it’s knowledgeable coaches I’ve Lloyd Memorial, where he was like New Richmond, he doesn’t close relatives who can spark an ever met,” said Stratton. the LB coach and JV defensive plan to change much. “We will interest. “My dad got me inter- change some things scheme wise ested in football. 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Also be- Teachers, staff, students, said Stratton. ing able to have connection with join now for $34 For any student athlete it is a all the players not just my posi- priority to keep up on school- tion group,” said Stratton. work. “We will hold players to a Stratton said he just played higher standard than what the football in high school. A bad car state of Ohio demands. Players accident ended his career. “So will have to be students first or make sure you’re a defensive else football will not be an op- driver,” said Stratton. Super Sophomores talk of varsity baseball Three pitchers and catcher help out tremedously for Lions By: Chandler Cochran At the beginning of this year's cially after my concussion which years,” said Wolf. in it, but I was more happy for baseball season, there was only set me back a few weeks,” ex- “It is a great experience and the seniors to win league their one thing the Lions needed. One plained Henderson. “But overall should give me more confidence final year.” of the most important positions I was so excited that I got the for next year,” added Craig. “Any time I help the team win is on the field needed some more chance to play on varsity.” Dalton Henderson explained, “It a memory for me,” added depth. Four sophomores, now Confidence, especially for a is very exciting playing with a Henderson. It gives you a great known as the super sophomores pitcher is a key to success on great group of guys, I never feeling especially when you were called up to varsity to help the diamond. thought I would be on varsity as score the winning run.” out with pitching and catching. “At first I was nervous but I got a sophomore. I love playing One advantage to being one of The super sophomores consist over it quick,” said Carnahan. baseball with everyone on the the youngest kids on the team of Jake Craig, Jake Carnahan, “When I realized that there was team. We have a great team, we means that there are a lot of up- Steven Wolf, and Dalton nothing to be nervous about. I all get along well with each other perclassmen who are ready to Henderson. just needed to have the confi- and it’s just a great feeling to be help. When they first got the news, dence inside myself. When I go playing on the varsity baseball “The upperclassmen have all they were all excited, and happy out on the mound I always say team. helped me to relax and they all to be apart of the varsity base- to myself, Nobody can hit off Favorite moments and memo- welcomed me into the program,” ball team. “I was really excited to me.” ries are what define a baseball said Craig. start my varsity career earlier Playing varsity baseball has a team and help them grow as a The future of Lions baseball than I expected,” said Craig. lot of advantages, especially family. rests in the hands of these four “I was flabbergasted, I never playing so early into your high “My favorite moment so far this super sophomores who have hit, thought I would be on the team school career. “It is so much fun year would be when we beat pitched and caught their way because there are a lot of good playing on such a high level team Goshen to win the league title,” onto the varsity baseball team. upperclassmen on varsity and I like New Richmond, it also gets said Wolf. “I was very happy and thought I had no chance, espe- me ready for my upperclassmen it felt good knowing I had a part

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[email protected] No, Mark Cuban, that is a bad idea Introducing women into NBA destined to fail Curly’s Corner Just before the end of the 2013 Mr. Cuban, I have heard you say make an awesome addition to the NCAA women’s basketball sea- some crazy stuff on ESPN, but All-Star game, but no one really By: son, everybody, and I mean ev- this is absolutely crazy. I under- tries hard in that game anyway. Chandler erybody, knew that Baylor’s six stand that you want to give her She really isn’t that fast and isn’t Cochran foot eight inch superstar center, a shot because she is only one nearly as strong as the average Brittney Griner, would be chosen inch shorter than Lebron James NBA player. number one in the WNBA draft. and can dunk like no other, but It might seem like a great idea as well and won’t put up the 23.8 In her four years at Baylor, she seriously, physically she at first, but I just don’t want to points that she did in college, she absolutely dominated the com- wouldn’t be able to compete. see her get stomped on night af- might not even do that in the petition, winning a national Most women aren’t built like men ter night. One reason why she is WNBA. championship and leading the anyway, and most athletes are so good is because every time Imagine her trying to guard Lady Bears in scoring the entire built even bigger. What if Metta she steps on the court she is at Dwight Howard; both play cen- year with an average of 23.8 World Peace started throwing least five or six inches taller than ter. That match up during a game points per game. elbows at her? Not only would it every opponent. But that’s would just be outrageous. She But what about giving Griner a not end well, it would end up against other women, not men. would be thrown around like a shot at the NBA? And that is being bad for everyone. She is like the Wilt Chamberlain rag doll, and wouldn’t be much exactly what Dallas Mavericks I know she would be the only of womens basketball, always of an impact on offense or de- owner Mark Cuban wants to do. woman to ever come close to the tallest on the court, and fense. In April, Cuban said that he was playing in the NBA, but it’s just pretty much a freak of nature. In short, please rethink your seriously considering giving a bad idea. She just wouldn’t fit If you put her on the court with crazy idea and keep Brittney in Griner a shot to play for his team. in. On the other hand, she would other NBA players she won’t do the WNBA. 2013 baseball season underway Reds ready to defend division title The Zack Attack It’s May and you know what round in recent years and both they can contend against any of that means! Baseball season is teams before the year had many the top lineups in the league like By: upon us! So get up off the couch analysts and experts believing Detroit, the Angels, Dodgers, or Zack and get outside, it’s actually they would. This year, I believe the Cardinals. Bringing back Coldiron warm again. It also means an- that the Reds will be the first to Jonathan Broxton and keeping other season of Reds baseball get over that hump and finally Aroldis Chapman as the closer and they are on quite a roll. Over get past the first round and even just made the bullpen even bet- their team in order to make a run the offseason the Reds made farther. ter. In order to be a contender in for the title. They have depth, many changes to their roster to Now that the Reds have that Major League Baseball you must pitching, a great bullpen, and a finally get them to advance far- lead off man they have been need- have great pitching. terrific offense who shine in ex- ther than the first round of the ing for years in Shin Soo Choo, With these factors alone, I think tra innings. This is the team to playoffs. Shin Shoo Choo is now who has played like an all star that the Reds are the best team beat not only in the National the Reds leadoff man and they the first few weeks of the sea- in Major League Baseball. They League but in the entire MLB. re-signed their manager Dusty son, I might add, and now that have every needed element on Go Reds! Baker. I believe the changes the they have their MVP Joey Votto Reds have made will in fact get healthy and ready for a full sea- them over the first round bump son, I think they have what it and even further, into the play- takes to win the World Series this offs. year. If Votto’s ailing knee did not A recurring theme in Cincinnati have him miss a month and a half sports has always been that they last season, I believe his power cannot get past the first round would have still been with him of the playoffs, and I think in and they would have beaten the many ways the last decade that eventual champions in the San is true. Both of the two profes- Francisco Giants. sional teams in Cincinnati have With quite possibly the best struggled to get past the first rotation and bullpen in baseball Stopping the Cardinals Cincinnati will take back the Keg of Nails Ever since the Louisville Cardi- them in the long run. If UC would season in the SEC. So while the Mahan’s nals dominated in the Sugar have beaten Louisville in that chemistry might not exist yet, I Mayhem Bowl, many people are starting game UC might have gone the think UC’s season going up to By:James to believe in this team as hope- Big East title along with a BCS the Dec. 5th matchup will build Mahan fuls for a cinderella run next sea- shot at beating a Florida team that up that chemistry between the son; however, if you see this as only sold about 7,500 tickets to new coach and his players.“ be the last date this rivalry will a possible cinderella run think the Sugar Bowl.“ Cincinnati is Louisville returns with their be seen for a while. I believe that twice before believing in it. Lou- coming back with both their Heisman hopeful starting quar- the Keg of Nails trophy will stay isville is coming into next sea- starting QB’s from last year, terback, Teddy Bridgewater, in Nippert Stadium until the son for their last year in the Big Legaux and Kay. They both had along with their coach that Bearcats and Cardinals face each East and while there are not many success last season keeping Cin- turned down an offer to be the other once again. With the stu- teams that can pose a threat to cinnati on track. Cincinnati also head coach at the University Of dent section right behind the end them, there is one that will stop has Greg Blair who is eligible to Tennessee which is an SEC pro- zone, Cincinnati will have a seri- them in their tracks and that is, come back for another season gram, and arguably, the top con- ous home field advantage that my friends, the Cincinnati next year. He ultimately helped ference in college football. It is will help them to victory. This Bearcats.“ Currently, Louisville UC win the Belk Bowl by forcing the same school where next season is promising for both holds the Keg Of Nails trophy a fumble on their five yard line Cincinnati’s former coach, Butch Cincinnati and Louisville, but I after defeating the Bearcats 34- defending the end zone in the Jones, accepted a head coach- think Cincinnati has more and 31 last year in overtime. Cincin- final minutes, which sparked a ing offer“ Ever since Louisville will do more than the Cardinals nati went on to win 10 games and UC 83 yard touchdown pass to and Bridgewater defeated Florida and their whole season will come a share of the Big East Champi- Travis Kelce to give UC a 7 point in the Sugar Bowl, they have to the line on Dec. 5th 2013. “ I onship and the Belk Bowl, while lead with 33 seconds left in the gotten a lot of hype, which I do believe that next season for the Louisville did the same but won game. However UC is in its’ first not believe they deserve. Louis- Big East Title it will come down the Sugar Bowl by beating year yet again with a new coach, ville last year barely beat a to the Dec. 5th game of the Cin- Florida 33-22.“ In that game, Cin- Tuberville, which breaks UC’s Florida International team that cinnati Bearcats and Louisville cinnati stayed with Louisville pattern of bringing up coaches went on to win three games their Cardinals. Louisville is projected and took them and battled them from mediocre MAC teams. whole season. They have a hor- to be a top ten team for next year in OT, It took a lot for Louisville Tommy Tuberville has promising rible non-conference schedule, after their win against Florida in to pull the win off, which helped history, coaching an undefeated which will weigh down on them the Sugar Bowl. Many believe when they have to face the top that Louisville has a shot at a teams of the Big East, like Cin- national championship game. I cinnati. They have strength at believe that their non conference the QB position and at the schedule will hurt them with that coaching position, but it will take and that Cincinnati will steal the a lot more for Louisville to stay Big East title away from them and on track for their cinderella sea- end their national title hopes for son.“ December 5th, 2013, might next season.

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Melanie was able cave where the group has been joy this film. It’s a suspenseful brought forward mainly due to to escape the Souls for quite hiding and living.“ The story and romantic movie, which many the Twilight movies, but she also some time, but is eventually cap- proceeds into a mix of love. different people like. The actors has success with other novels. tured by the Seeker. Her body is Melanie and Wanderer who still and actresses for this film were The Host, being one of these then infused with a Soul, just like share the same body, both have chosen wisely. Most of the ac- novels, was made into a movie most of the human population. loves of their own. This obvi- tors and actresses were all new production just like Twilight was. As the new soul, called Wan- ously leads to a bit of confusion, to me, which is always good for The Host, directed by Andrew derer, goes through Melanie’s considering the two minds in a film like this one. The actors Niccol, blew me away. This imagi- memories, it is discovered that love with two different boys. are also very appealing to the native tale takes romance to a Melanie had been on the run The film goes on with different eye, which is good for the main whole new level. In this film, man- with her younger brother and her developments that I won’t give audience of teenage girls. “ This kind has been taken over by an boyfriend, who are still free from away. It has an unexpected end- is a movie that I would definitely alien species. The alien species the Souls. As Wanderer tries to ing that sort of caught me by recommend seeing. It is based doesn’t destroy the humans, but go through more of Melanie’s surprise. But, of course, I won’t of a great novel by a successful instead takes over their physical memories, she loses control and tell the ending because that takes writer, and is translated into the bodies. The previous minds of Melanie is able to have some all the fun out of it. This film is film very well. The entire plot the humans are replaced with the control of her body. The Wan- probably focused on an audi- keeps you on your toes with sus- minds of the aliens, and the pre- derer body escapes, and the dual ence for teenage girls. Like Twi- pense, and the love story keeps vious memories are erased. brained body finds its way to the light, it’s a love story with a twist. you interested as well. These aliens, called ‘Souls’, con- desert, where Melanie knew her The characters are all young House of Cards makes a big impression By Luke Gilday Netflix is a magical wonderland the fourth wall. Speaking directly depiction of Zoe, as the charac- in a political drama/thriller/com- where the average teenager can to the watcher, Spacey draws in ter sets to make a name for her- edy. It’s as if The West Wing had go to procrastinate, watch old the audience in a very unusual self within the field by whatever a love child with Criminal Minds movies and catching up on T.V. way, with a dynamic effect. “ means necessary. “ The without as much murder.“ How- series; however, Netflix seems Robin Wright plays Clare show’s storyline itself is the per- ever, the one issue I do have is now to be delving into a new Underwood, Frank’s somewhat fect mix of psychological thrill the fact that Netflix released all world, production.“ Their first devoted wife. The owner of a and dramatic storyline. With the episodes released on one original series House of Cards non-profit, which she often uses constant twists and surprising day, and while that’s nice for premiered on February 1st, 2013, as leverage behind many occur- revelations, the watcher is glued binge viewing... It leaves me just and it certainly didn’t disap- rences within the political sphere, to the screen episode after epi- wanting the second season to point. This political thriller in Clare is strong and independent. sode. The dramatic events as come out already. large part is character driven, and She is often the motivation and well as occasional comedic relief all the actors do a fantastic job backbone behind of Frank’s ac- make the perfect experience.“ displaying the complexity each tions and is a major driver of the Overall, the explosive show has character has behind them.“ storyline. Wright is not only con- just about everything you want Starring Kevin Spacey follows vincing in the role, but at time the fictional House Majority can be just as terrifying as Whip Frank Underwood as he Spacey. “ Another major char- goes on a streak to exact revenge acter, Zoe Barnes, is expertly within the political sphere. He’s played by Kate Mara. 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With 513-504-6060 so he leaves after going to a vil- a nice mix of J-pop, Electronic, We all know the play Romeo and Juliet True love story or bogus romance? By: Ashley Gray What is the first thing you think age love can have. Shakespeare they have. If they would have say, most of the time the first of when you hear love story? expressed that these two just slowed down and had some thing people look for in others is Happily ever after, right? Let me doomed lovers were in love at patience, they just might have their looks. Then comes their ask you this: What is the first first sight, which might seem been together forever, alive. personality and other traits that thing you think about when you very silly to some readers. Read- Without a doubt, Romeo and make them special and unique. hear Romeo and Juliet? If you ers could also see Romeo and Juliet had no lives. Were people As you can see, Romeo and thought suicide, then you got it! Juliet’s love as very serious for in the thirteenth or fourteenth Juliet is not your typical love Not your typical love story. The their choice to commit suicide as century not independent at all? story because the two lovers do lovers do not end up happily the solution to the family feud- Seems that all Romeo and Juliet not end up happily ever after to- ever after, after all as you might ing keeping them apart. thought about and lingered over gether after all. The play of have guessed. I, however, believe that this was their love for each other. Romeo and Juliet is well- known Recently, for English class, we play is bogus. It is about two teen- Romeo was definitely not inde- and required of many teenagers read the play of William agers who “fall in love” after one pendent at all. Thinking, “Oh, in school. This play of these two Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet. night of meeting each other and things have been great, we got doomed- lovers is a bit too ex- As many of us have heard and decide to get married. Not only married,” Juliet pretends to be treme and gives false ideas of seen many renditions of the ac- that, Juliet is only 13. The age of dead; Romeo finds her dead and love. I am not against life and tual story, this is about two star Romeo is not mentioned in the proceeds to then kill himself. the the whole idea of love, but crossed lovers whose love is play, but he is very immature. They had no lives of their own. being 13 years old and having dangerous from the start due to Until people reach about the age Their only concern was each met someone after only one night their family feudings. The setting of being 20 years old, their brains other. deciding to be so madly in love of this play is in a city called have not fully developed yet. On top of that, this is one of with him or her that you sacrifice Verona during the thirteenth or Even when their brains are fully the most well known love sto- your life for? I believe that fourteenth century. As a result developed, it does not necessar- ries and is taught globally to teen- Romeo and Juliet were in love of their families feuding, these ily mean they are mature. There age kids. This brainwashes teen- with the thought of love and not two lovers sacrifice their endur- have been many studies that agers, especially teenage girls necessarily each other. True love ing love for one another. Romeo show that for teenagers, most of that their “high school loves” are is loving someone for everything and Juliet commit suicide. their decisions are based solely meant to be forever. In most they are, the good and the bad, In Romeo and Juliet, on their emotions. In Romeo and cases, teenagers’ affection is not and that takes time to actually Shakespeare expressed both the Juliet, they are very impulsive love at first sight, but lust at first get to know someone for who silliness and seriousness teen- and act on every emotion that sight. Regardless of what people they really are. Need a good book? Go Ask Alice. Really, Go Ask Alice. It’s the best book published in years. By Chelsey Fawley Nowadays it seems every book fications I’ve recently read The tale is one that will open open your eyes and help you re- is the same. They’re all some would be Go Ask Alice. The au- any person’s eyes, and it’s a alize how good you have it. As a sappy love story, or some dra- thor is anonymous. The story harsh first-person account that kid, it’s a warning. As an adult, matic high school tale. There was published years ago. Not should be read by any and all it’s insight. As a human at all, it’s used to be good books. I used many people are familiar with it. age groups. No matter your a work of art. to look forward to a new Harry It is quite possibly the best book standing in life, Alice’s tale will Potter every year. Now, though, I have ever read. it seems I have nothing new Go Ask Alice is a diary of a worth reading. Since Twilight young girl who died in the sev- and 50 Shades of Gray entered enties. It is not a book I suggest the book world, I’ve lost faith in for immature readers. It’s heart current authors. Note that I wrenching. The reader can feel said current authors. I don’t like the emotion the author felt from authors most people are familiar the very first page. It’s a first with. I like a story that comes person account of Alice’s down- from the heart, one that is writ- ward spiral into what eventually ten in a way that anyone could led to her demise. It is a book I connect to the story. believe every person should read The best book fitting my quali- at some point in his or her life. Senior Prom best one yet for me Syndicate suited event very well By: Caleb Branson For my last review that I will It would have been nice not get- you could play an unlimited selves and having a great time ever write as a student in The ting bumped and stepped on ev- amount of arcade games, which with everyone. It’s kind of nice Messenger, I have chosen to ery couple minutes. Having all was really nice! There was also seeing some of your teachers write about the 2013 New Rich- those people in such a small area free food, drinks, and dessert, in- outside of the classroom! Over- mond High School Prom, and my also made it a very hot environ- cluding a chocolate fountain! all Prom and After-Prom were a experience, with it being my se- ment. You would walk on the Both Prom and After-Prom really good time, and Prom Com- nior prom. This year, Prom was dance floor a little chilly and were a great experience! Every- mittee did a very, very good job. held at the Syndicate down in come out sweating, it was so hot! one had a lot of fun, including It was the best prom that I have Newport, Kentucky. After-Prom was also a lot of fun! some of the teachers that were been to! The Syndicate was surpris- Being at Gameworks was a great in attendance! You could just tell ingly really, really nice on the in- idea, because it was right down that they were enjoying them- side, given that the outside of the the building does not give it the road luxurious appearance as it has from on the inside of the building. It The is located just a few blocks down Syndi- from Gameworks, on 5th Street, cate. right next door to Gangsters. The Every- downstairs of the building con- one tained a large bar, a dance floor, who at- large leather couches next to the tended walls, and plenty of space and After- tables to hang out and keep your Prom belongings. The Prom Commit- was tee did a very good job with given decorating the fairly large base- full ac- ment, really giving it the Vegas cess to feel! all of The Syndicate was also very the easy to get to, which was a re- games ally big plus, since most of the and kids drive to Prom, except for me., were because I tend to lock my keys given in my trunk, and lose my keys two during school, along with a game couple of other questionable cards; driving decisions. This made it one for very difficult for my parents to ticket let me drive to Prom, so instead, games, I ended up getting to ride in a and limo, so I’m not exactly complain- one for ing. There was also a very large arcade parking lot right across the street games. from The Syndicate, which made You it very easy for everyone to get could in and get out quickly because only of the rain. play a There was nothing really bad limited to say about Prom that I can think number of, other than the rain. The only of thing that would have made The ticket Syndicate better would have games, been a slightly larger dance floor. but Tennis: an amazing sport in every way Who would’ve guessed that being cut from baseball would be one of the best things ever? By Joe Maxwell Who would’ve guessed that ball back and forth over a net.” singles, along with first and sec- the running. I know its strange, getting cut from the baseball Boy, was I wrong. ond doubles, you are always but it’s one of my favorite parts team would be one of the best I enjoy tennis so much, that in playing opponents around your about tennis! I love being able things that ever happened to the two months I have been in own skill level. I am an extremely know I am getting a good exer- me? The day after getting cut tennis, I have played about six competitive person, so I love cise while having so much fun. from the baseball team, my cross days a week. On some weeks good competition. Another fun I get that most people do not country coach, Mr. Shebesta, only four or five days, but usu- part about tennis is the much share the same interests I do, but convinced me to try out for his ally between after school prac- needed intelligence factor. It is overall, tennis is an amazing tennis team here at NRHS. I had tices and going to the gym with essential to be smart enough to sport to play. I strongly encour- never hit a tennis ball in my life, my dad, I play six days out of know where to put the ball, or age anyone reading this review so luckily, we had just enough seven. A lot of times, I play twice you will get beat every match. to at least try tennis. There’s just people try out that there were no a day either once or twice a week. Without intelligence, you will something about hitting a ten- cuts. Just after the first day, I al- My dad even said, “I have never merely be hitting the ball back nis ball with all your might to see ready formed my opinion of ten- had one of my sons actually ask and setting yourself up to get a it drop in play at the corner of nis. I love it. to go practice a sport, then, tennis ball hit down your throat. the court while your opponent By far, tennis is the most fun when we get there, not complain If you do have the required in- sadly admits it was in that would sport I have ever played and I about my constructive criticism. telligence that tennis so desper- put a smile on anyone’s face rate tennis well above all of the Especially, ask to go again day ately demands, you will know along with a bounce in their step. sports I have played, which in- after day!” how to hit winners so the other Who knows? There may come clude baseball, basketball, foot- I keep going on about how fun player(s) can’t hit the ball back the day when I will get tired of ball, and soccer. The only sport I tennis is and I haven’t even said and you will also know how to tennis, but that’s very, very un- would rate close to tennis would why yet. The reason tennis is hit the ball in places where it tires likely to ever happen. If it does, be cross country. Before trying fun is because of just the intense out your opponent in the long it will not be anytime soon, I as- it, I thought, “What could pos- head to head competition. Be- run. On top of all the fun in ten- sure you that. sibly be fun about the simplicity cause of how tennis is played, nis, there is the part that most of hitting a bright neon yellow with first, second, and third people find very unpleasant, all Boonk’s Big Boy Honey

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