The Observer Weekly Cloverleaf Inside and Out February 7, 2013 Cheerleaders Lend a Helping Hand By Allison Fazio In January, the Cloverleaf cheer- leaders participated in a commu- nity service project called Project Linus. Project Linus’ mission is to provide love, a sense of secu- rity, warmth and comfort to chil- dren who are seriously ill, trau- matized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, hand- made blankets and afghans, lov- ingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” This organization started in 1998, and has been continually going strong since then. The first blanket that jump started this or- ganization was one that was given to a 3-year-old girl that had been in and out of the hospital dealing with Leukemia. Since then, thou- Cheerleaders show off the blankets they made to donate to Project Linus. sands of children have received Photo by Tonya Swain blankets from Project Linus. Each cheerleader from Clover- With talk about this project, the With the community service leaf High School brought in cheerleaders wanted to get in- project coming to a close at Clo- enough materials to make one tie volved right away. verleaf High School, the cheer- blanket each to go along with the “It warms my heart to know that leaders completed 17 blankets to other donations the community there will be one more toasty, donate to Project Linus. had collected. happy child in our community,” If you did not get a chance to Where exactly did Cloverleaf stated senior cheerleader “Bec donate a blanket and would like get started on this project? Boss” Simpson. to, there is a blanket drop off site “I wanted the cheerleaders to Teachers that did not get a in Medina County. Project Linus participate in a community ser- chance to be a part of this com- also takes monetary donations for vice project,” said CHS cheer- munity service project still think people that want to help out, but leading advisor Tonya Swain. highly of the project itself. do not have time to make a blan- “Helping seriously ill children is “I think it’s great!” exclaimed ket. For further information on such a worthwhile cause. Just CHS staff member Craig Farrar. how to get involved in Project knowing that children will get the “I think it is something each Linus, visit their website at blankets and have some happiness group at our school should get www.projectlinus.org. makes me happy.” involved in.”

Volume 6, Issue 24 2 Features Twitter Litter By Tate Arters see what their favorite “tweeter” is As many of us know, Twitter has up to. Many TV shows and other blown up to be one of the biggest networks use Twitter to get their fans social media networks of the entire involved in the media by showing nation. Who knew such a simple net- the tweet while on the air. Some ra- work on the internet could produce dio stations even use Twitter to make such a worldwide buzz about differ- a game to see who can guess the per- ent topics and different people. son who tweeted a specific status. Most people use Twitter to tell oth- The winners get tickets to a game or ers what they’re doing, how they concert, or some other sort of prize. feel, or any other trending topics of “I listen to 99.5 every Thursday interest. morning to try to guess the tweet so I Twitter has become on an internet sensa- “I just got a new ball point pen that can win one of those MegaTickets tion among millions of people. Image I want to tell everyone about on that they are giving out for Blossom Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Twitter,” said senior Jake Klag. this year,” said junior Luke Siman. Most people that have a Twitter Twitter has definitely passed Face- Phil, who always have inspirational know what “retweeting” and book in the social media world, but quotes involved in their tweets. “favoriting” is, but for those who has a close opponent with Instagram ‘I like to follow Wise Man Si be- don’t know, it tells the person you right on its tail. Instagram is only cause he always has something posi- really like their tweet or are possibly used to share pictures, while you can tive to say,” said sophomore Nate thinking or feeling the same thing do the same on Twitter while also Gray. that they are. making a tweet to go with the image. Twitter is a place to express your- “I don’t have a Twitter, but it “I prefer Twitter because it’s the bet- self and make simple statuses. The sounds a little bit like Facebook with ter of the two and has everything I network keeps it short and simple liking someone’s status,” said sopho- need,” said graduate Jacob Yeatter. when dealing with social media. As more Tom Cottman. Many people use Twitter to gain of right now, Twitter is the biggest In the Twitter world, there are advice. Most that have an account social media topic of interest and many celebrities that fans follow to know of Wise Man Si and Wise Man will keep going strong as tweets are made every second. Senioritis Coming on Strong By Jake Klag vation to do anything and the days He’s not the only one who has Every year, a class of seniors last long.” given up on caring. There are many graduate, and every year a new class The reason this happens is because others like him. Senior Mason Frary of seniors get to claim the school. the further into the school year we said, “I don’t do anything. Ever.” What also comes along with this get, the closer to graduation. The For most of us, sadly, there is noth- every year, is the epidemic of senior- closer to graduation we get, the more ing that can really get us motivated itis. When you inevitably catch it, anxious we are to leave. We also again to try, especially for those who you feel the effects. have less tolerance when it comes to have already been accepted to col- Senioritis is the term used to define schoolwork. lege. “Having already been accepted, the lack of motivation to do any “Because of senioritis, I hardly do it is hard,” explained senior Dani schoolwork during the senior year of any work at all,” said senior CJ Yae- Koval. high school. Yes, I know what ger. We might not be happy about it, but you’re thinking, Senioritis isn’t real. A lot of the time, senioritis affects there’s still a couple more months of I’m only a sophomore and I already our grades. Sadly, however, this still school left. So lets hit the books, and have no motivation to do school doesn’t motivate most kids to try. you can be sure that we have some work. It’s different, trust me. And if Senior Jacob Markert stated, “Not long nights of studying for that big you don’t believe me, go ask any only does senioritis make me lazy, test... or we can just watch another other senior. but I just don’t care.” episode of Workaholics... worry “Senioritis is real,” explained sen- about that whole test thing later. ior Kendall Yuhas. “I have no moti- Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Advisor The Weekly Observer Tricia Rice Tyler Mayfield Mr. John Carmigiano Features 3 Quiz & iPhone 6 Expected to Soar Quotes By Tyler Mayfield bring Google Maps back to the iPhone Apple plans to add to their line of the after much rejection of the Tom Tom What are you famous iPhone, later this year. map software used on the iPhone 5. looking One of the phones expected to come A 3D screen is also in the planned out is the new iPhone 6. for the iPhone 6. forward to in This new iPhone 6 is expected to come The patent is pending to develop an out, featuring a new array of colors. So HD screen that will work on the February? far, the expected colors are black, white, iPhone. The phone will be expected to silver, red, blue, and yellow. render, capture, and process 3D im- This iPhone is expected to be a com- ages, which goes along with the cam- plete redesign from its predecessors. era changes as well. The 6 will have two A6 processors or A new feature that is expected to possibly an A7 processor. This means come with the iPhone 6 is the ability to that the phone will be able to hold a mas- take 3D videos as well. Austin Molnar (9) - sive amount of data. If all goes well with Rumored features also include a “The dance because this new A7 processor it will be used in wireless charger, a 10 megapixel cam- there’s music and the next generation iPad as well. era in the back and an 8 megapixel girls.” The iPhone 6 will have many new camera in the front. 64 gigs, standard, features, that past iPhones simply did and 120 gigs of memory. An extended not. battery life with up to twenty hours of These new features include: face rec- talk time may also be included in the ognition, password patterns, so you can new iPhone. unlock your phone with a special pattern The iPhone 6 will be the most ad- your finger draws on the phone, also an vanced iPhone ever. Featuring the most Alex Showman HD screen, compliments of Sharp. changes out of any other iPhone re- (9) - “The band The iPhone 6's screen will be up- lease, it is expected to be highly antici- concert because I am graded as well. pated. Apple addicts will now have to excited to play mu- The screen on the 6 will be compara- wait in anticipation until September to sic.” ble to that of a Galaxy S3, with a 4.8 get their hands on the new iPhone. inch display. The phone will also feature IGZO, which gives an incredibly bright, crisp, screen that produces images better than HD. The 6 will also recevice a bigger key- board. Nicole Rhoads (11) This new keyboard will especially -“My choir competi- come in handy for emails, rather than tion and the chocolate having to switch back and forth from the I’m buying myself on traditional letter keyboard, and the sym- Valentine’s Day.” bols keyboard. A huge feature, that will be a great new addition, is the virtually unbreakable screen. This new screen will be that of a liquid type. The screen will be somewhat flexi- ble and virually shatterproof. This new David Kennedy (12) “flexible” screen will also make the - “Taking my girlfriend phone easier to get in and out of pockets out to eat for Valen- and purses as well. tine’s Day.” Google Maps may also be a returning addition to the iPhone 6. The iPhone 5 has already been a big suc- Apple and Google are in the works to cess. Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia

February 7, 2013 Pretty Little Liars Thrills Audiences By Kelsen Lewarchick someone else knows their secrets, in- Pretty Little Liars is an American teen cluding long-hidden ones they thought drama mystery-thriller television series only Alison knew. Alison was also loosely based on the popular series of stalked by A, and the girls continue to novels written by Sara Shepard. The find more and more information about A show premiered on June 8, 2010 on ABC and Alison’s disappearance, all while Family. After an initial order of 10 epi- risking their lives. sodes on June 28, 2010, ABC Family Pretty Little Liars is extremely popular ordered an additional 12 episodes for for teenage girls all over the world. The season one. These episodes began airing show has tons of suspense that tempts on Jan. 3 and ended on March 21, 2011. people to keep watching the show. Pretty Little Liars is an American teen The ratings success of the first 10 epi- “I love Pretty Little Liars! I cannot drama mystery-thriller that has just sodes prompted the book series to be wait till the last season where everyone about everyone hooked. Photo Courtesy extended beyond the initial eight novels. finds out who ‘A’ really is. It is going to of Wikipedia Commons. On Nov. 29, 2011, ABC Family renewed be a huge surprise I feel like,” said the series for a third season, consisting sophomore Camille Hughes. books because you can tell what every- of 24 episodes (still airing). The third “I like Aria in Pretty Little Liars, she is one looks like, and the suspense is season premiered on June 5, 2012. so pretty, and is my girl crush. All the crazy,” said sophomore Angela Fazio. Set in the fictional town of Rosewood, girls in the show are really pretty and The major question that everyone Pennsylvania, the series follows the lives have good style,” said sophomore Bailey wants to know an answer to, “Who is of Aria Montgomery (Lucy Hale), Truitt. ‘A’?” Everyone knows that Mona has Hanna Marin (Ashley Benson), Spencer Mostly girls are attracted to Pretty Lit- something to do with it, but it’s obvious Hastings (Troian Bellisario) and Emily tle Liars, but some boys also watch the that she has help. Fields (Shay Mitchell), four girls whose show. Even though the show is really “I think ‘A’ is actually Alison Di- clique falls apart after the disappearance popular, some people still read the Laurentis herself. I think she never died of their queen bee, Alison DiLaurentis books. The show is supposed to have a in the first place and it’s all a big prank,” (Sasha Pieterse). One year later, they different ending than the book, so many said junior Courtney Andel. begin receiving messages from a myste- people love watching the show to see if Pretty Little Liars is a very popular rious figure using the name “A” who it will end up differently. show throughout America. It is very threatens to expose their secrets. At first “I have read all the books, and they are suspenseful and keeps people’s atten- they think it’s Alison herself, but after all really good and suspenseful just like tion. It won’t be too long until viewers she is found dead, the girls realize that the show. I like the show better than the may figure out the identity of ‘A.’ Winter Guard and Indoor Drumline Preview Show By Talyah Fogle “Rifles are a good addition to our to take off points for their show not be- Last year, the Cloverleaf Winter Guard show. They go with the mood of the ing fully complete like other guards. began their first season at Cloverleaf song,” said Cloverleaf junior, and re- Walkley said she would rather have High School after three years with their turning member, Shelbie Whitacre. part of their show perfected than the show entitled “Dreamer.” Now, they’re Unlike their “Dreamer” show, the whole show put together, but looking back again with their new show, “Breath “Breath of Life” show has a very serious sloppy. of Life.” mood. This can be seen with the rifles, Since their competition at Licking Val- Lauren Walkley, a 2009 graduate, and as well as the facial expressions seen on ley on Jan. 26, the guard has added the Cloverleaf’s Auxiliary Director and In- the performers’ faces. rifle work and is working really hard to structor, wrote both this year’s and last New member, and senior, Sierra Ben- prepare for their preview show on Feb. 8 year’s Winter Guard shows. This year, son, said that she is very happy that she at Cloverleaf High School in the CHS she is joined by Cari Danko, who is the does not have to smile because she can’t gymnasium. Auxiliary Advisor. keep a smile for the whole four minutes “I think that the student body needs to “The big difference between this sea- of the song. know that we really work hard and we son and last season is the difficulty of “I really like their show this year. It has should receive more recognition and work, added equipment and a tarp,” a lot of energy,” said Don Lenk at the support,” said Peyton. Walkley said. Licking Valley Competition. “I can’t When most people think of Guard, they “My favorite part would be that we can wait to see the finished product.” think of the Marching Band. include weapons this year, especially So far, the guard has about two minutes “There’s a huge difference between saber,” said Cloverleaf junior and saber and 30 seconds of their show ready and indoor and outdoor. With indoor, there’s soloist, Ashley Peyton. almost perfected. Although, their show no band behind you. It’s a cooler experi- may be almost perfected, the judges had ence,” Walkley said.

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