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April, 2012 The Shield News From Federal Hocking Honoring Mrs. Noel Federal Hocking Shows Off By Colleen Byron, Shield Staff By Grace McFann, Shield Staff In August of 2012 when Federal Hocking staff are For some, the Governor’s Art Show is something cleaning and decorating their rooms, math teacher Mrs. Noel anticipated from one spring to the next. To others, procras- will not be found. After 16 years of teaching at FH she is tinating until the day of show is a tradition. Despite the retiring at the age of 60. When asked about her reasoning, different habits, students from all over Ohio enter their work she said, “It was time.” Mrs. Noel recently lost her father, into this competition. Pieces from photographs to sculptures and wishes to spend more time with her mother. She also grace the show room. has two daughters and a grandchild in Brooklyn, New York, This year, FH collectively had 22 entries from the where she is expecting her second grandchild any day now. high school. Out of those 22, ten entries made it to state. She wishes to see all of them more Out of those ten that made it to often. state, one made it into the top 300. Before Mrs. Noel was a Some students include Amber teacher, she was a graphic designer VanDyke, Grace McFann, Kayla for about 16 years. She loved her Summers, Krista Cominsky and job, but decided to change careers Sarah Kierns. Sarah’s photograph and become a teacher. of a nose placed in the top 300. “I felt that God led me to The Governor’s Youth Art do that,” she said. Mrs. Noel got Exhibition has been in existence her teaching license from Glenville since 1998. The winning medias State College in Glenville, Ohio, have ranged from paintings and but she did most of her course photographs to pottery and furni- work at Marietta College and ture. Most students entering work WVUP. Mrs. Noel was a substi- Teachers get pied in the face at the recent assem- wonder at the idea of their work tute teacher in Wood County, WV bly that was held for the end of the annual food being a part of a state-wide show; before coming to Federal Hocking. drive. others are competing for schola- After retirement, Mrs. Noel plans to spend time rships. If a student’s work makes it to state, and they’ve with her mom and daughters. Also, she plans to continue applied to certain colleges, they’re automatically eligible visiting every major league ball park in the country. She for scholarships to those universities. So on top of having and her husband have been to 26 major league ball parks in their work professionally judged, they gain the opportunity their 38 years of marriage, but they still have about a dozen to scholarships up to $64,000. The Governor’s Show holds major league cities to visit. a lot of excitement for students all across the state and will “They keep building new parks, so we have to see continue to inspire and showcase the beauty of students those too,” said Noel. She also has no plans of moving away years into the future. from her home. Random Facts: She said that she is going to miss FH. One of her - Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny) was allergic to fondest memories was the Bible Drop. Along with a group carrots. that she sponsored called Youth Alive, they gave a Bible to every student in the school. - The very first bomb dropped by the Allies on Berlin, “It was cool to have kids sitting around reading the during World War II killed the only elephant in the Bible,” said Noel. Cont. Page 11 Berlin Zoo. $0.75 Page 1 Opinion R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find Out What it Revenge of the Nerds By Colleen Byron, Shield Staff Means to Me! Nerd, geek, poin- By Tess Kamody, Shield Staff dexter, egg-head; these are We’ve all heard the “respect your elders” talk. Treat all words commonly used people as you would want to be treated, don’t be disrespect- to describe academically- ful to your parents and teachers, all that good stuff. Does that advanced students. Why really stop the screaming and the curse words though? Of is it that smart kids are put course it doesn’t. Anyone could see that in any school around down for being the way the world. Is it really worth the detention or the demerits or they are? the days spent in alternative school just to think people will Wikipedia defines a find you cool? When you’re trying to get into a nice college nerd as a derogatory slang in a couple years, or even months, you’re not going to think term for a person typically you were so cool. described as intellectual, socially-impaired, and obsessive I know what you’re thinking at this point, ‘Oh gosh, who spends inordinate amounts of time on unpopular, ob- just another goody two-shoes trying to change the world.’ scure, or highly technical pursuits…” Whether you believe Like that’s ever going to work. But I am a student just as you this to be true or not there are two sides to every story. Not are, and I am here to say that I am quite embarrassed that so every nerd wears suspenders and has pocket protectors. The many of my classmates have the nerve to cuss out a teacher. typical “nerd” is just an average person who strives for aca- When someone acts out it reflects badly on everyone around demic success. They are motivated to be the best they can them. Teachers are here for our benefit, and I know that be. “I think about the future and think about how I wanna you’ve heard that before, and it’s true. I know that teachers give my children nice lives and it makes me wanna do well can push buttons sometimes, but it’s about respecting some- and go to college and plan for my future,” said freshman one and their opinions and the rules even when you don’t Tess Kamody. agree with them. When asked why smart kids were put down, 7th grade “I think it’s about expectations outside of school,” teacher Mr. Beherns replied “I really don’t know. Jealousy says Middle School Humanities teacher Mr. Behrens. “If may be involved. I always wanted to hangout with the smart you’ve been taught to respect adults whether you agree with kids, hoping that their smart would rub off on me.” Mr. them or not, then you will. If not, then you’ll disrespect Beherns was put in advanced placement classes from 3rd to them.” So where will you be in a couple of years once you’re 12th grade. graduated and trying to start your life? Think of it this way, Many others have an opinion on this subject includ- don’t just respect a teacher for them, do it for you. How you ing English teacher Mrs. Ripple. “I feel like if they focused act now will affect the rest of your life. So study a little more more on their own skill it would be better for everyone.” and curse a lot less. You’d be surprised where it’ll get you. Later stating that ,“I feel that students diss other students POSTON’S CARRY OUT 740-662-2115 Stop by and fill up your State Route 144 gas tank, and grab a Stewart,OH 45778 milkshake while you’re at it! Page 2 Opinion because of their own insecurities.” pain.” That’s your business. If you come into class every Without nerds, there wouldn’t be videogames, NASA, morning eyes hazy, and still get good grades, cool for you. Internet, cell phones, or Ipods. It’s extremely smart and I’m not even saying that it will lower your grades and hinder talented people who created these things; if nerds didn’t ex- your future. (But mimicking your life off of the movie “Half ist there wouldn’t be any of these things. Imagine how the Baked” isn’t gonna’ get you very far, nor does it bode well world would be without people like Albert Einstein, Steve for your character in the real world.) Jobs, Stephen hawking, Galileo Galilei, and of course the The reason why I’m so passionate about it is I grew guys at the Apple genius bar. It wouldn’t be very pleasant, up around some people spending their last ten bucks on weed and things would be pretty different. People of above aver- instead of bills. People do what they want. That will never age intelligence are our world leaders. That “geek” you just change. I know you can’t OD on pot, and it’s better than tripped could be the doctor who finds a cure for cancer, or what people could be doing. But there’s no need to put all even the next president of the United States. that on blast, folks. Keep it under wraps. Or better yet, better So next time you decide to put down a geek, think about yourself. all of the things that they could contribute to society. Nerds will get their revenge one day. Nerds are the kids who are Graduation going to be the world leaders, the great minds, the disease r e s p o n s i b i l i t y v curing doctors; these are the people who you should be z a o w e p y p e p k u u a a worshipping.