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Volume 18, No. 4 350 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk, OH Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Herren inspires students at assembly

By Emily Meagrow

Chris Herren is an inspiring recovering addict. He played for the Boston Celtics. Early in his career, he developed a drug problem that would forever change his life. He told his story at an as- sembly here on Jan. 21, speak- ing to both high school and middle school students not on- ly about his past problems, but sharing the struggles of other students he talked to and learned about on his journey. “Chris Herren is a national- ly renowned speaker for drug Photo by Emily Meagrow prevention,” said Jordy Horo- Guest speaker Chris Herren speaks to high school and middle school students about drug use. Herren came and spoke on witz, Drug Free Clubs of January 21 for an afternoon assembly. America adviser at the middle school. talking about other’s experi- the talk with “After all the suf- school basketball team became The assembly brought tears ences. This is because the kids fering you’ve seen, why would addicts. to many eyes and hopefully he was talking about were go- you start it for yourself?”, and “The scary thing is that was enough encouragement to ing through some pretty tough that question struck many right nobody knows who has it start the difficult conversation times, just like many here at where it counts: the heart. [addiction] yet,” he said. But if of drug use in young adults. the high school and middle Addiction is a horrifying students open up about their His story is inspiring, but it school. and very real thing. Seven of problems and feelings, they really started to hit home for Herren put things into per- the 15 boys on Herren’s high can help each other to posi- several people when he was spective when he finished up tively grow and flourish in life. Leto switches role to athletic secretary Karen Wiedeman, the previous secretary, took a job at the cen- tral office in payroll which opened up the position. Leto explained why she wanted this job. “I went to college for sports management so I’m interested in sports and prior to my job at Maplehurst I worked at Miller’s Landscaping as a secretary, so this job was a mix of both,” she said. So far she said the job has been hard because all of the new tasks that are thrown at her, but she likes that every day is differ- ent and that she gets to see a lot of people. Leto said she has a lot of job duties. She has to make sure coaches are ready and players are eligible, helps clubs and their advisers, helps class advisers, and a lot more that she doesn’t even know yet. She was surprised to find out it was not all about sports. Josh Schlotterer, the athletic director, said that the qualifica- tions for this job are centered on customer service -- for example friendliness even when the other person is being rude and disre- spectful, and patience. Leto needed to be proficient on the computer and be able to deal well with the athletic schedule on the computer to secure the job. Competence on the computer is very crucial to her job as a Photo by Alexandria Nolan New athletic office secretary Kim Leto poses at her desk in the athletic office. secretary. She started on Jan. 6. She also had to have a good eye for editing. When Schlotterer writes anything, he said he will send it to his secretary for editing. By Alex Nolan Schlotterer said that Leto met all of the qualifications for this job and was very professional, which made her stand out. He said On the morning of January 6, Kim Leto began her first day of he put all of the applicants to the test in skills that are important to her new job. the job and Leto excelled. Before Leto took the job as Norwalk High School’s new athlet- Also, her background and recommendations pushed her over ic department secretary, she was a special needs aide at the edge of the other candidates, he added. Maplehurst Elementary. Beauty & the Beast at NHS Robotics at work What: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the musical Where: Ernsthausen Performing Arts Center When: March 12-14 at 7 p.m. and March 15 at 3 p.m. Cost: General $8 and VIP $15 How to get tickets: Ticket both is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To learn more about the musical and its cast: Read the stories on page 4.

Photo by Jackson Cain Juniors Douglas Ortner (left) and David Kraus work on their robot. They are preparing for state, and hope to make it to the next level. The next competition is worlds and takes place in Kentucky.

Issue of the Issue Inside students’ hearts New to the internet Read staff and Read all about student views students’ old Read all about on Valentine’s crushes and the new music, Day on pages 2 what they do on videogame and and 3 Valentine’s Day movie on page 7 on page 5 Page 2 — Trucker Imprint — Wednesday, February 26, 2020 V 0 I C E S Is it too soon for love? By Riley Dickerson though. You must love yourself Being together at a younger Just choose your significant and know how to be independent age can help you figure out who a other wisely, and always be em- When you’re younger, and before getting into anything seri- person truly is, and if the rela- pathetic. feel you want to start dating, is it ous, because you do not want to tionship lasts beyond high school, No matter the age, as long as too soon? break the other person’s heart if then you’ve had the cool experi- you are mature enough to pur- Some people say that you can you got their hopes up for a rela- ence to watch your partner grow sue the relationship, then go for never be too young to find love, tionship after an extended period and become the great man or it! and others say you should wait of time, and then you just shut woman they’ll be. until you graduate or reach a cer- them down. It’s not cool to lead tain age before you start dating. someone on. These opinions may vary depend- Communication and trust are ing on the household you live in, very important factors in a because some parents feel their healthy relationship, too. No mat- child won’t focus on their school ter what age you are, if you care work if they have a partner. about that person, don’t hold I am a sophomore and have back to tell them, because tomor- had a significant other in my life row isn’t promised! for more than a year and a half True love is always out there, now, and I am here to share how and some people are lucky I feel about dating at a young age. enough to find “the one” at a If you have found someone younger age. who is committed to you, and If you start dating once you’re sees the relationship being a long out of school, a great first date term one, I think it’s just fine to question is, “What type of person be happy and have new life expe- were you in high school?” but if riences with them. you were already together, or Don’t ever depend on some- really close, then you already Photo by Riley Dickerson one else for your happiness, know the answer to that question. Sophomores Hadyn Graffice and Riley Dickerson Staff editorial Dating expectations vs. reality Love comes in all different School Musical or even the bach- shapes and sizes, they say. And elor. You’re meeting a stranger that can be true. “ If you are with someone and and expect to fall in love with If you are with someone and them for the rest of your life, in- you love them, nothing should get stantly, but it doesn’t work out in the way of how you feel about you love them, nothing should that way. Those aren’t real rela- that person and if you want to be tionships. with them. Not family, friends or get in the way of how you feel A real relationship is some- your peers. times fighting, not knowing Other people’s opinions of where you want to go for dinner, your relationship do not matter. It about that person and if you or whose house to stay at. Going shouldn’t matter who you’re da- to school or work and not seeing ting and how your relationship is want to be with them.” them somedays, or having com- going to anyone but the people in mitment problems, trust issues that relationship. If you are happy and some promises that are bro- then you’re happy, even if there Many people’s relationships high expectations because we all ken. Relationships aren’t perfect, are a few problems along the are different than they thought it grew up with relationships like they have their moments, or days, way. would be. This generation has Troy and Gabriella from High months or years. Getting back out there By Olivia Wingader brown. She also cut her hair to match her new style. Have you ever gotten out of a “It makes me feel like a bad- really bad relationship and just die,” she said. needed to change something to Her best advice for after a renew that feeling of independ- bad breakup is to simply cry and ence? rebound. One of the most infamous Junior Connie Graves also ways is dying your hair and I dyed her hair this summer after a know I’m slightly guilty myself. relationship. The blonde hair not Plus a little chop and dye never only helped her move on, but it hurts. also really suits her. Junior Grace Wagner has a If you need a change, hop in personal experience with the hair your car and buy a box of hair dying. Her first time she dyed it dye at Walmart. It may just be pink and the second she dyed it the change you need.

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Editor-in-Chief: Leighton Steele Editorial Policy Editors: Reporters: The Trucker Imprint is a paper by, News: Keeanne Steele Jackson Cain for, and about students at NHS. Features: Savannah Grant-Bell Emily Meagrow Unsigned editorials are the opinion Entertainment: Jayda Ramos Karley Miller of the Editorial Board. All report- Sports: Morgan Risner Alexandria Nolan ers strive to be objective. Views Photo: Riley Dickerson Madison Pelham expressed in the paper are those of Gavyn Proctor the writer and do not necessarily Adviser: Debbie Leffler Olivia Wingader reflect the views of the entire staff, school or community. Wednesday, February 26, 2020 — Trucker Imprint — Page 3 V 0 I C E S Who do you love?

Senior Wyatt Brown: I would Junior Chaz Smith: My sister say my brother Austin Brown be- Kassidy. We have a bond that Junior Joey Holstein: The boys Junior Javier Torres: My girl- cause he is my idol, and an inspi- most siblings do not. because they got my back, and are friend Morgan White and my ration to others. always there for me. friend Mark Kelley because they are funny and sexy. I always laugh when I’m around them.

Photos and interviews by Jackson Cain

Sophomore Hadyn Graffice: My Junior Marie Clouse: Jackson Junior Doug Ortner: My uncle, girlfriend Riley because she al- Cain, because he is my best friend because he makes me feel special. ways spends time with me and is and I can tell him anything. always fun to be around. Valentine’s Day Battle By Jackson Cain By Olivia Wingader

Most people love the holi- The season of love may just days, especially Valentine’s be my favorite season, and Day. I personally say it’s one coming from someone who is of the worst holidays in exist- without a valentine, it means ence. something. One of the many reasons My absolute favorite thing Valentine’s Day should not be is when Walmart puts out their a holiday is the fact that it’s Valentine’s gifts and cards be- bad whether you’re single or cause I just simply enjoy seeing not. how much love one gift can If you have a significant give. Not that love is based on other, you’re expected to buy materialistic things. them something. Normally I also enjoy just giving the buying a gift for your partner is spirit of love to all my friends not an issue, but you always and family and reminding them have that star high school cou- how much they mean to me. ple that buys the best gift possi- It may sound cheesy, but I ble. This raises the expectation just love….love. Honestly I and leads to disappointment feel deep down even the when your significant other is scrooges of the world love to not going to be happy with the be loved and that is what Val- classic box of chocolates any- entine’s Day is all about. more. If you’re feeling lonely just And if you’re single, Valen- remember this holiday isn’t just tine’s Day makes for a long and about having a significant oth- sad day. Couples post all over er. It is about showing people social media and it seems as if in your life how much you love they are just trying to remind them. you of how lonely you are. Happy Valentine’s Day ! My Valentine’s Day will be spent at home where I will ei- ther be watching YouTube or hanging out with my sister. Tucker: Put yourself out there Dear Tucker, I have a problem because I’ve liked this boy for a while, but I don’t know if I should put myself out there or if I should wait for him. Do you have any advice as we are approaching Valentine’s Day? Sincerely, Anonymous

Dear Anonymous, I know from experience that putting yourself out there can be bittersweet or super rewarding. It does really hurt to be rejected, but if that is your fear then try just asking to hang out as friends. If I’m being completely honest with you, though, I personally am not shy so I just put myself out there automatically. If you asked my past relationships or even some of my best friends they would tell you I talked a ton when we first hung out. I always think about how awkward I could feel and realize that’s what they probably feel like too. I have the best game plan for you. First, start conversation if it isn’t already happening because if you can create a good base, it gives you things to talk about when you really do hang out. Next, ask him to hang out… crazy I know. If he says no, oh well, move on and just be friends. One of my closest friends is someone I talked to previously. Lastly, rinse and repeat. You got this! Your Friend, Tucker  Page 4 — Trucker Imprint — Wednesday, February 26, 2020 F E A T U R E S Disney comes to Norwalk By Madison Pelham constantly ahead of schedule” he said. He believes the pro- Musical season has official- gress being made is much less ly begun, and Disney is com- stress inducing and the process ing to Norwalk, Ohio! This of learning lyrics and lines is year’s musical is Disney’s going by fast. Beauty and the Beast! “This show is HUGE. Beauty The show is being put to- and the Beast is a major show gether by Directors Robyn to take on, and having the right Rogers, Carol Phillips, Logan cast and right timing is impera- Hurst. Show days have been tive. No wonder it took 12 set for March 12th- 15th here at years for it to come back to Norwalk High School. Norwalk!” he said. Rehearsals have already Castle believes him and his started for the whole cast, but character are nothing alike. the leads have been practicing Photo by Madison Pelham However, he still likes playing The cast of Norwalk High School’s Beauty and the Beast prepares for the show by re- since the middle of November. hearsing the songs. Musical rehearsals started in early January. him. “I love to explore person- I was able to sit down with alities outside of my own and some of the leads and talk act like another person. It’s about the show. very fun! Being a villain makes Senior Sam Neuberger who Penrose is proud of the pro- Serotko grew into her charac- me feel like taking on the world! plays the Beast is very excited for gress the cast is making as a ter. “At first I did not feel like I I am very blessed to be perform- the show. “I have been doing mu- whole, and also thinks the prac- could relate, I honestly felt out of ing as the amazingly, manly Gas- sicals for 9 years and it has al- tices are going very well. “This place. As time went on I became ton” he said. ways been a passion of mine. It year’s cast is very hard working, more comfortable and grew into “If you’re thinking about was the first musical I saw in kin- and you can tell things are com- the character” she said. coming to watch the show, please dergarten so it’s special that I get ing together” he said. The role of Gaston is being come to watch!” he said. Castle to end with it,” he said. If he could describe the show played by senior Dylan Castle. feels that the show is going to be He believes the cast is out- in one word it would be Magical. Castle is very excited for the amazing for all to come and en- standing and one of the best we “Everyone coming together to put show. joy. have had. “The show may be on a show is truly magical. We’re “The entire cast this year is daunting but it’s worth it, said #athletes!” said Penrose. doing very well and we’ve been Neuberger. Unlike Neuberger, Penrose Neuberger also thinks practic- does relate to his character. He es are going very well and a lot of relates because he is an idiot and progress is being made. he thinks his friends would say He does not relate to his char- they agree. “I like to think I’m acter. “Although he has charac- funny, but my mom would disa- teristics we can all relate to, such gree” he said. as being misunderstood, I think I Sophomore Mimi Serotko am better than the beast and I will who plays the role of Belle, is never kidnap a girl” he said. very excited for the show. It is When asked to describe the her first lead role and she loves show in one word, Neuberger Beauty and the Beast. said Exhausting. “It takes a lot “I think practices are going more work than people think” he very well. I think we’re far ahead said. of schedule. So that’s always ex- Senior Ben Penrose who plays citing” she said. Serotko enjoys Lefou also saw this musical in going to the practices. Kindergarten. However, he has She would describe the show as Magical as well. “It’s Disney mixed emotions. “I am very ex- Photo by Madison Pelham cited, but also very sad because and it takes a lot of work, but by Senior Ben Penrose (left center), who plays Lefou, and senior Dylan Castle (right it’s my senior year and I don’t the end it feels like magic” said center), who plays Gaston, rehearse their song “Gaston” with the whole cast. want it to end,” said Penrose. Serotko. Q&A with Director Robyn Rogers Interview by Madison Pelham Another factor in our deci- We have 53 cast members of the cast and the crew, to see sion-making process was the fact that will be performing on stage, the army of volunteers working 1) What made that we did the show before -- 12 four in the light crew, four in the behind the scenes, and to see the you choose years ago. This gives us an ad- sound crew, and three student whole production come to life – Beauty and vantage that we don't generally stage managers who will help is tear-jerking for me. the Beast? have with shows. We are incred- backstage during performances 5) What would you say to Beauty and ibly familiar with it, we have cos- and are helping out with lots of people thinking to come the Beast is a tumes and sets from before and different jobs throughout rehears- watch? show that is we were able to start planning in als. It will be approximately 3 requested eve- the summer to make it the best 4) If you could describe the hours of your life that you will ry year. It's a possible performance. musical in one word, what always remember as a special Disney favor- 2) How do you feel about the would it be and why? time. It will be pure entertain- ite and it was just remade in the progress the cast is making as a As an audience member, ment and enjoyment filled with live action form a couple years whole? the word will be "amazing." Au- familiar songs and characters. It ago. Even still, that was not real- I feel like things are going dience members will be amazed will be ly the reason that we ended up very well and we're moving at a by the outstanding talent of all of Disney choosing Beauty and the good pace. We had auditions in the leads and the entire cast, – right Beast. Each year we allow musi- early November so the leads ac- they'll be amazed by the awe- here in cal cast members to make show tually began rehearsals on Nov. some costumes and sets, they'll Nor- requests and Ben Penrose came 12. So, we were able to work on be amazed by the singing and walk. to me about this show. He had lines and songs very early on and dancing in the huge cast numbers, his sales pitch ready to go with they could get a head start on de- they'll be amazed when the Beast potential candidates for all of the veloping their characters, accents, transforms, and so, they will be different roles. I started talking song performance and memoriza- amazed by the entire perfor- with Mrs. Phillips and we took tion. That meant that when we mance. his thoughts into considera- all came together in January they As a director, the word is tion. In the summer we talked were ready for the whole cast to tear-jerking. To see the growth more and decided that we had join them on their songs and they and transformation of the upper- people that could handle this felt much more confident in classmen from their younger act- challenging show and would be themselves, thus being leaders ing years, to see the emotion that able to make it into the marvelous amongst the cast. is relayed by the cast in this en- production that it should be. 3) How many kids are in- tertaining and beautiful story, to volved in the musical? see the hard work and dedication Pelham’s thoughts on musical more excited. I tell people this all much fun with the seniors. During Out of everything involved, the the time, but musical is my favor- my sophomore year I was in the cast parties are my absolute favor- ite time of the year. It truly makes musical Barnum and I didn’t have ite. After two of the shows we go the whole high school experience. a defined part, but my circus act to a cast member’s house and we I will admit, it takes a lot of was a baton twirler. party. Let me tell you, they get time, blood, sweat, and tears. Eve- It’s honestly crazy. By the end crazy. We sing and dance and par- ry single second is worth it. Even of show week we are one big fami- ty all night long! the eight-hour rehearsals, and the ly, which makes the goodbyes I could go on for hours but sad- practices every single day. When even harder. I wish I could talk ly I can’t. If you are thinking about the curtain goes up, all of the hard about all the fun moments, includ- coming to watch the show, you work pays off and the feeling itself ing “gilly gilly” (a vocal warmup), should. It will be something like is one of the greatest feelings. the fundraiser, getting out of you’ve never seen before. Sorry in This is my third year in musi- school to perform for grades K-6 advance for being cheesy, but By Madison Pelham cal. My freshman year I was in and the high school, and so much Come be our guest!! You won’t Peter Pan as a Lost Boy. It was more. regret it. Beauty and the Beast is coming my favorite show and I had so to Norwalk, and I couldn’t be Wednesday, February 26, 2020 — Trucker Imprint — Page 5 F E A T U R E S Students reveal old crushes Photos and interviews Senior Makilee Ball had a by Madison Pelham crush on sophomore Carson Bauman. “I always thought he Junior Connie Graves had a was adorable,” she said. crush on junior Andrew Ep- Junior Connor White had a perley. “He was super nice to crush on junior Nancy Som- me and that red hair really mers. “She was always my pulled me in,” she said. friend and I liked talking to Sophomore Jesse Harris had her,” he said. a crush on sophomore Isabelle Senior Colin Bement had Borgeson. “I have [had a crush crushes on juniors Madison Pel- on her] since second grade for ham and Jayda Ramos. “They Junior Connie Graves (left) and junior Sophomore Isabelle Borgeson (left) Andrew Epperley (right) pose with their poses with sophomore Jessie Harris some reason,” he said. would always fight over me, and hands in the shape of a heart. (right). Freshman Natalie Barber had I would just sit back and watch. a crush on sophomore Jesse It was great,” he said. Cole. “He always had a good personality,” she said.

Junior Jayda Ramos (left) poses with senior Colin Bement (middle) and junior Madison Pelham (right). Freshman Natalie Barber on the back Sophomore Carson Bauman (left) poses Junior Nancy Sommers (left) poses with of sophomore Jesse Cole. with senior Makilee Ball (right). junior Connor White (right). What are singles doing on V-Day? By Jayda Ramos

Name: Ellyse Mauter Name: Connie Graves Name: Luke Brown feel the same as I always do. Joy- Grade: 11th Grade: 11th Grade: 10th ful for the people I have with me. What do you usually do on What do you usually do on What do you usually do on Valentine’s Day? Buy discount- Valentine’s Day? Watch Netflix Valentine’s Day? Just the usual. Name: Brendon Yang ed candy. by myself. Go to school then go home. Grade: 10th Do you like being single on Do you like being single on Do you like being single on What do you usually do on this day? Yes, because I can this day? No, it’s depressing see- this day? I like being single be- Valentine’s Day? Sleep. work on myself. ing everyone else be in love. cause then you do not have to Do you like being single on How does this day make you How does this day make you worry about buying anyone pre- this day? Yes, because women feel? Good because I love my- feel? Sad. sents. don’t like Asians. self. How does this day make you How does this day make you feel? This holiday is not really feel? I don’t know because I different from any other day. I don’t mind Valentine’s Day. Students are finding ‘the one’ in school

By Savannah Grant-Bell nificant other not to be a jerk and fore you love them. She said she be willing to do whatever, and does feel it is possible to find the Valentine’s Day is coming up the same goes for her, as she will one in high school, because you and everyone either loves it or always be there for him. never know, you might run into hates it. Valentine’s Day is a hol- Wolfe said she believes in someone. However, she said she iday to celebrate when you’ve love at first sight “because I feel will not try to find the one be- found the one. like you just see someone and are cause she has better things to Junior Cadence Scott said she like oh wow okay.” Wolfe said worry about. looks for someone who is nice, although there is a lot of develop- with a good personality. She said ment it is very possible to find Sophomore Erin Wolfe she expects to be able to talk to the one in high school. Wolfe her significant other about any- said she would try to find the one thing, while in return wants him in high school but she would not to tell her his problems and know quite get her hopes up. that she will listen. Sophomore Chyanne Tuttle Scott believes in love at first said she looks for honesty in peo- sight and thinks it is possible to ple. She also looks for loyalty find the one because “it is how I and respect. Whatever he is will- met my boyfriend,” she said. ing to put out, she will do the Sophomore Erin Wolfe said same. If he is not willing then she looks for someone with a forget it, she said. good personality, and is nice but Tuttle said she does not be- wants to joke around too. lieve in love at first sight because Junior Cadence Scott She said she expects her sig- you have to know someone be- Sophomore Chyanne Tuttle Couple compares views on Valentine’s Day By Morgan Risner with him at school, and food. When did you realize you What is your favorite Valen- Senior Leighton Steele wanted to be a couple with tine’s Day candy? Flavored What comes to mind when your significant other? When Starbursts. you think of Valentine’s Day? we first met freshman year and What is your significant oth- Joe and dates. we first started talking and then er’s favorite candy? Idk, she What is your favorite Valen- again when we first started talk- likes everything gummy. tine’s Day candy? Jolly Rancher ing. What would you have liked suckers that are shaped like Senior Joe Borgia to receive for Valentine’s Day? hearts. What comes to mind when It’s not about gifts, I just want to What is your significant oth- you think of Valentine’s Day? spend time with her and make er’s favorite candy? Gummy First thing is those stupid little good memories. Bears. candy hearts, second is how hap- When did you realize you Senior Joe Borgia (left) poses with girl- What would you have liked py Leighton was when I got her a wanted to be a couple with friend senior Leighton Steele to receive for Valentine’s Day? ring, food, when were little pass- your significant other? Fresh- A movie night and spend time ing around everyone’s Valentines man year. Page 6— Trucker Imprint — Wednesday, February 26, 2020 F E A T U R E S Where are they now? 2014 & 2015 2018 Joey and Sydney (Friend) Ludewig

Leah Malson and When did you meet? We met in the sum- Skylar Kuhlman mer of 2012, going into my junior and Joey’s sophomore year of high school. When did you meet? We met in How did you meet? We met when I be- first grade. came a manager for the football team. We How did you meet? We met at knew each other before, but he came to school; we were in the same class my house for a pool party for the football first through fourth grade. players and after that we started talking What was your first impres- often. sion? I can’t remember the first im- What was your first impression? We actually didn’t get along at pression, but when we started hang- first. I thought he was annoying and he says he was scared to talk to ing out again I thought he was the me. As we got to know each other, those feelings changed. funniest person. How long have you been together? We have been together since How long have you been together? August 28, 2012. We are going on eight years. We have been together for four When did you graduate from NHS? I graduated in 2014 and he years. graduated in 2015. When did you graduate from When did you get married? We got married last summer on June NHS? We both graduated in 2018. 28, 2019. When did you get married? We What has been your biggest struggle together? Our biggest got married on January 7, 2020. struggle has probably been maintaining our relationship long distance What has been your biggest strug- during college. For two years, I was at BGSU and Joey was home. gle together? Our biggest struggle Then, when I graduated early, I was is when he is away from home like home for two years and he was at when he was in Korea and Oklaho- BGSU. We saw each other most week- ma. ends, but it was hard. What are you doing now? Right What are you doing now? We both now we just got our first house in graduated from BGSU as teachers. I Oklahoma and I moved down here teach English at Sandusky High School with my dog Tank on the 25th of Jan- and Joey is an intervention specialist at uary. New London Middle School. We just bought our first house, got married, adopted a puppy, and now we have a baby boy due in May 2020. Relationship Love at first sight Status Photos and interviews by Karley Miller The survey was handed out to English classes and was filled out by 318 stu- What was your first impres- dents. sion of your significant other? “I thought he was too nice Whats your relationship status? for me,” sophomore Dezi Her- Single Talking Taken Complicated nandez said. 150 32 112 24 “She was pretty cute,” jun- ior Andrew Mozina said. Mozina and Hernandez met 160 in the school cafeteria at the end of October. 140 120

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40 What was your first impres- What was your first impres- 20 sion of your significant other? sion of your significant other? “He was weird,” sophomore 0 “He was fun to be around,” Brooke Meade said. 12345 junior Jaylee Tyler said. “I thought she was cute and “She was nice and funny,” wanted to get to know her,” sophomore Ian Minor said. junior Andrew Bundschuh Tyler and Minor met on the said. way to a football game during Bundschuh and Meade said football season. they met at school and started dating during baseball season.

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Photo by Karley Miller Sophomore Harlee Genovesi is the winner of last issue’s word search. Here, Trucker Imprint News Editor Keeanne Steele (left) presents her with her prize: a Stomping Grounds gift certifi- cate.

Make sure to enter this issue’s word search contest. Trucker Imprint staff will be around dur- ing lunches to collect the completed word search. Good luck! Wednesday. February 26, 2020— Trucker Imprint — Page 7 E N T E R T A I N M E N T Video Game Review Sea of ‘tch, come on, I hit that’ By Gavyn Proctor drastically different time depend- make sure his shots are better ing on who you have aboard. The than yours. The game also allows Avast mateys! Arr ye ready game also has two major events computer players in servers with for a swashbuckling adventure in the form of Alliance Battles Xbox players which makes all the likes of which ye have nerr and the Skeleton Forts. combat unfair (they now allow seen? Then play Sea of Thieves, The Alliance Battles pit your Xbox server preference but no an action packed, rage fueling, ship against waves of NPC (Non- guarantees). The lack of skill- walking simulator with a ship Playable Character) ghost ships based matchmaking allows new stuffed in, and honestly, I recom- that you need to bring down to players in with Pirate Legends mend it. complete it. I love these and they which is super unfun. Finally, The game begins with a cus- are a blast with the right friends. each ship has laid out spawn tom character creator, except it The final ship sunk leaves a mas- points, so if you die there is no isn’t that and the player needs to sive loot drop that includes ashen chance to recover against a spawn cycle through presets to find a chests (used for the Bilge Rats) camper. good one. Then once your charac- and plenty of skulls. The Skele- Now the annoying game fea- ter awakens from its drunken stu- ton Fort is a massive PvE event tures that don’t involve people por they must go on a tutorial that spawns when an Alliance who do Fortnite dances in real mission, or skip it if you join a Battle is complete. The fort is a life. Firstly, some missions are game instead of make one. The wave-based fighter that has three not enemy fighting or X-marks- game is massively free roam and boss waves that drop little loot, the-spot maps. Some are clue good game with people who fight there is no pressure to do any- like the Alliance Battles, until the based which can make a mission fair or just leave you alone it’s thing but sail. If you feel like be- final boss is defeated and drops very hard if you don’t know an fantastic. However, if you get coming a Pirate Legend, howev- the key to the big loot stash. island layout and halt an entire spawn camped by someone who er, then you need gold. The game When I did my first one it was in quest pack. Finally, fire, that’s it, has been playing since day one has a semi-story mode in the a sloop with sophomore Cavan just fire: the idea that an enemy and just uses the crewmate as a form of tall tales but the main McFadden and the fort was so ghost ship can set a mast or can- driver, the game is awful. This gold will come from missions. much fun. non on fire and make them unus- makes it very hard to give it a The game does a great job at Now on to the negative stuff able until you put it out is very number score but just know it’s making you feel like a pirate by about this game and up first is the aggrevating. Luckily you can put fun with friends and a great time allowing you to play shanties, PvP combat. The game reminds the fires out but this takes time waster. steer from a ship helm, and even me of Fortnite as you can get away from useful stuff. steal from other hard-working placed with a really good 12 year To conclude, the game is very pirates. This makes the game a old who spent $4000 on a PC to on or off for me. If you can play a Movie Review Music Review 1917: The Movie This Time DeMarco, Feel Good Indie Music By Riley Dickerson got to feel like I was in their By Riley Dickerson In his songs, there is not loud, shoes, because the film was heavy music being played. There The movie 1917 is a great made to appear as if it were If you are into indie music, or is always a laid-back feeling to one to watch if you are interest- made in one continuous take. just want something to listen to his music. ed in historical events. This The scenery and music gave while you relax or do homework, I started listening to his music movie gives you more of an in- the movie a realistic feel, and you should add some Mac De- about three or four years ago. I side perspective of what it was made me wait in suspense to see Marco songs to your playlist. still listen to the same songs I did like for soldiers during World what was going to happen next. DeMarco is one of my favor- then, and they have not gotten War I. To anyone who enjoys a good ite artists, aside from some good old. The basis of the movie is action and historical movie, I bands, like Arctic If you are into music that has two soldiers are sent out to travel recommend watching 1917. Monkeys, Wallows, Summer an old-school style to it, he’s across no man’s land to the Sec- Salt and Peach Pit. your guy. I highly recommend ond Battalion of the Devonshire As for being an individual putting his on shuffle Regiment, to call off an ill- artist, he has made six studio sometime and just vibe out. advised attack. If the men suc- albums so far. He released his ceed in their mission, they would first in 2012, with the title be saving 1,600 soldiers’ lives. of “ Night Club.” I think this was a great mov- Indie music just makes me ie. Watching it gave me an idea want to relax. Most songs of the of what those soldiers went indie genre are good to listen to through during the war. The while I do any kind of work that movie depicted the real violence may cause stress. The melody and challenges soldiers faced. I and instruments help make wher- ever you are, feel like a calming environment. Burkett becomes the new Esports coach

By Emily Meagrow has never experienced competitive gaming before. Esports will be getting “Super Mario Bros. 3” a new coach this upcoming is Burkett’s all time favor- spring season; science ite video game to play him- teacher Jeff Burkett. self. Mr. Kaiser is still a Burkett said he wanted coach. to be involved in some- thing new and different. “It gives kids a chance to be part of a team,” he said. According to Burkett, teams are determined by the students, and being a coach is more of a coordi- nator role. However, he said it is still interesting to watch it all happen so smoothly, unlike other sports. Burkett said he is excit- ed about his role as an E- Sports coach because he Photo by Riley Dickerson ESports coach Jeff Burkett stands in the after-school program’s classroom. Quote of the Issue “Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.”

-Paulo Coelho, a famous novelist from Brazil best known for his novel The Alchemist Page 8 — Trucker Imprint — Wednesday, February 26, 2020 E N T E R T A I N M E N T Jay and Sav’s Dose of Fashion The 50’s are back! still going to be based on the colder season. This issue’s inspiration will come from Instagram, Tumblr, Snapchat and Pinterest. The theme is 50’s style dates. Items include: • High waisted jeans

• Crop tops (especially reds, pinks or any other flirty colors)

• Fitted dresses (patterned and non-patterned)

• Cover up sweaters

• Sweatpants

• Hoodies

• Boots

• Turtleneck shirts and sweaters (preferably in dark colors)

• Fitted simple long-sleeve shirts ( in blacks, greys and whites)

• Flannels

• Simple jumpsuits Word of

• Leather jackets the Issue Delectation • Boy-friend jeans

Dee-lek-TEY-shuh-n • White T shirts Definition: Delight in some- thing • Red lipstick Synonyms: Joy, delight, ela- tion • Pearl style earrings Antonyms: Gloom, depres- By Savannah Grant-Bell and Jayda Ramos sion, woe • High knee socks Part of speech: Noun ’Tis the season of love and passion! What better way to spend the Sentence: I gave her a box holiday than with your significant other or the ones you care about? The • Low style heels of chocolates for her delecta- weather has not changed a lot here in Ohio, so these fashion choices are tion.

Choir sees Jersey Fact of the Boys in action Issue

By Keeanne Steele While some believe that Val- On Jan. 23, the choir took a trip to Playhouse Square in Cleve- entine’s Day is celebrated in land to see Jersey Boys, a musical about Frankie Valli and the Four the middle of February to Seasons. commemorate the anniversary It was an amazing show. I don’t know how choir teacher Carol of Valentine’s death or burial– Mason is going to beat this year’s show next year. My brother, fresh- which probably occurred man Ethan Steele, was jamming out throughout the whole show. around A.D. 270–others claim There wasn’t one moment he wasn’t satisfied with it. that the Christian church may One of my favorite parts of the show was when it was dead silent have decided to place St. Val- in the theater at a very sad part and my brother moved his arm and his entine’s feast day in the mid- chair creaked. dle of February in an effort to My favorite songs were Beggin, Sherry and Oh What a Night. “Christianize” the pagan cele- Overall it was a good show and I can’t wait for next year. bration of Lupercalia.

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Memes of the issue

“Are you free? “

Me:

“When your mom isn’t creative “When you make eye enough to come up with a cool contact with some- name for you” -With sopho- one through the mores Gavin Burns, Gavyn stall doors” Proctor, Gavin Pocock and - With junior Yukari - With sophomore Astchin freshman Gavin Leto. Mendez Petersen By Jayda Ramos Wednesday. February 26, 2020— Trucker Imprint — Page 9 E F A T U R E S

STUDENTS AT SCHOOL TEACHERS AT WORK 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Me 1. I’m on the swim team.

2. My favorite color is gray.

3. I like rap music.

4. My favorite snack is Hot Cheetos. Name: Steven Willer Name: Tiffany Chandler Grade: 10 Age: 15 5. Snickers are my favorite Subject(s) taught: Chemistry, Favorite non-academic thing to candy. Anatomy and Physiology, AP do in school: Listen to music. Biology. Emoji I would use to describe 6. I can burp the ABC’s! College(s) attended: Heidel- myself: Nerd emoji. berg (undergrad), BGSU Sophomore Kaiden Rath Most embarrassing moment in 7. I can NOT dance. (graduate school). school: Being told I was stupid by Favorite high school Xavier, only to have Mr. Higgins 8. My favorite drink is Mon- memory: Senior year was a write it on the board. ster. great time. Although classes Best and worst thing about NHS were especially challenging and why? NHS has wonderful 9. English is my least favorite and applying to colleges and teachers and a strong advanced subject. program; however, the lack of a 5 for scholarships was a stressful point scale, for honors classes. 10. I’m single. @Krath5 nightmare, the time spent with Pet peeve: People who pretend to my friends was so much fun. I be dumber than they are. have a ton of amazing memo- If you were dying, what would ries. your last words be? “Die Hard is Where did you go to high the best Christmas movie.” school and how was it differ- Five things you can’t live with- Senioritis Checkup ent from NHS? I went to the out: My family, music, internet, “old” Norwalk High School decent food and antiperspirant. What do you do on Valentines Day? Where do you see yourself in 20 (the Main Street building). years? I would be 35; hopefully I By Keeanne and Leighton Steele I was influenced to become a will have some sort of family, and teacher because: Teaching is properly begin my career. a career that allows me to Weirdest fear: I would forget merge everything I enjoy: sci- what I have forgotten. “Watch Neflix.” ence, teaching and learning. Something people would be sur- - Skylarr Story Advice for seniors? Success prised to know about me: I hon- is an accumulation of success- estly enjoy going to school, both “Go out to eat.” ful days. Make each day count. for academics and my friends. - Kelly Fallor Don’t waste your time on What would you tell your past things or people that aren’t self? Have a little bit more confi- dence, don’t be arrogant though “Nothing.” making you a better version of Favorite school necessity: My - Jenny yourself. backpack. Morales How have your hobbies What in high school is different changed since high school? from how you thought it would “Sit at home and My hobbies are pretty much be? As a child I pictured high do nothing.” the same – science. I also still - Sara Spooner schoolers as much older. enjoy nature and reading. Any clubs you wish you were in What would people be sur- at the high school? E-Sports, I Photo by Leighton Steele “Cry with my prised to know about you? I simply don’t have the time to ac- Seniors Lupe Moreno actually HATE to talk in front (left) and Nolan Flowers sister.” tually work on it. - Kailey Vandersommen of people. Describe high school in one word: Endgame. Closest co-worker and why: Favorite grade? 10Th grade. This Mrs. Koch started teaching at is the first year I was okay with NHS around the same time as I imperfection. did. She is really good at bouncing ideas off of and help- ing to troubleshoot. She is straightforward and truthful with me and doesn’t try to sug- ar coat things. Cook of the Issue Favorite part about your job? I love when students are What family tradition dishes does • 2 1/4 cups sugar curious and full of questions. your family prepare? Meatballs with Biggest pet peeve: Oh gosh, special sauce, and Russian tea cakes. • Would you consider being a chef/ 1 1/2 cups King Arthur Un- this is hard… I have a list baker as a career? Not anymore. bleached All-Purpose Flour (really, I keep it on my phone): Worst baking memory? Forgot to put or King Arthur Gluten-Free reality T.V., politicians, com- in baking powder when I was younger Measure for Measure Flour plainers, cheaters, liars, lazy making cookies. people, backstabbers… this list Advice for beginner chefs/bakers? NO BOX DESSERTS, MAKE EVERY- • 2 cups chocolate chips goes on… THING FROM SCRATCH! How many people live in your house? Names? My Choose one of your favorite recipes husband (Will), my daughters that you would like to share with Directions: (Emily and Lauren), my dog Trucker Imprint readers. Why did 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and (technically not a person, but Name: Alyssa Pheifer you choose this recipe? lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan. Age: 17 I chose fudge brownies be- 2. Crack the 4 eggs into a bowl, and he is family, Toby). Grade: 12 cause it is gluten free and really good beat them at medium speed with the If you could teach another When did you learn to cook/bake? and it is my favorite. This recipe is so cocoa, salt, baking powder, espresso subject, what would it be and When I was little, around the age of 6, good! Eat it with mint chocolate chip ice powder, and vanilla for about 1 minute, why? I would not want to with my grandma. cream and it will taste like a thin mint. or until smooth. Who/what taught you to cook/bake? teach any other subject area. I 3. In a medium-sized microwave- My parents taught me to cook. My un- Ingredients: safe bowl, or in a saucepan set over low love science. There might be cle, who is a chef, taught me to bake as heat, melt the butter, then add the sugar other classes in science I well as my grandma. and stir to combine. Or simply combine would be interested in teach- What inspired you to do this? Food • 4 large eggs the butter and sugar, and heat, stirring, Network and my great-grandma. ing. until the butter is melted. Who cooks/bakes in your family? Un- How has high school • 1 1/4 cups Double-Dutch 4. Continue to heat (or microwave) cle and grandma. briefly, just until the mixture is hot changed since your time? How long has your family been cook- Dark Cocoa or Dutch- (about 110°F to 120°F), but not bub- Social media is a huge compo- ing/baking in your life? As long as I process cocoa bling. nent to high school that did not can remember, a long time. 5. Add the hot butter/sugar mixture What is your favorite dish to make? • exist in my time and I am glad. 1 teaspoon salt to the egg/cocoa mixture, stirring until Cheesecake because it is good and a The Internet was also not smooth. comfort food. • around; we used the library for What is your least favorite dish to 1 teaspoon baking powder 6. Add the flour and chips, stirring until smooth. Adding the chips helps all of our research. make? Seven layer bars because it Least favorite part about be- makes a big mess to clean and takes • 1 teaspoon espresso powder, produce a shiny top crust. 7. Spoon the batter into a lightly ing a teacher? Excuses, ex- forever. optional for enhanced flavor Will you/did you take Mrs. Majoy’s greased 9" x 13" pan. cuses, excuses. 8. Bake the brownies for 28 to 32 cooking class in high school? I am • Hardest part about teach- right now because I like food and enjoy 1 tablespoon vanilla extract minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, or ing? Complacency. it before ramen noodles make up for Describe high school in one food for the next four years in college. • with just a few moist crumbs cling- 1 cup unsalted butter ing to it. word: Opportunity.

Page 10 — Trucker Imprint — Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Dating Profiles Leighton Steele Savannah Grant-Bell Riley Dickerson Jayda Ramos

What dating website What dating website would What dating website What dating website would you be found on? you be found on? Itreallybe- would you be found on? would you be found on? stilltakenfromlastyear.org likethat.com Spritecranberry.net DontBeShyPutSomeMore.com What would your What would your What would your What would your username be? thegoodkush username be? Dramaqueen313 username be? CEOofEating- username be? CEOofCutThe- How would you describe How would you describe MustardWithPizzaRolls. Cameras your personality? Kind, bub- your personality? Goofy, intel- How would you describe How would you describe bly, low key, & introverted ligent, talkative, and sensitive. your personality? I’m an in- your personality? Loud, What qualities are you What qualities are you trovert, but if you get to know childish and hilarious. looking for in a significant looking for in a significant oth- me, I think I can be pretty cool. What qualities are you other? Blonde, blue eyes, tall- er? Someone who can be my What qualities are you looking for in a significant er than me, smells good, lets best friend and boyfriend, also looking for in a significant other? Must know how to me take his hoodies until he be able to handle my attitude if I other? An understanding fel- make me laugh, has to be runs out, aka my boyfriend. have one. low, a twisted sense of humor, sweet, and must dress nice. What is your ideal date? What is your ideal date? and a kind heart. What is your ideal date? Ice cream and cuddling. Going out to eat and then doing What is your ideal date? A picnic and photoshoot at the What’s your favorite ro- a fun activity after, where we Just some Domino’s pizza, and beach. mantic movie? To All The can be on the same energy level. a good horror or comedy mov- What’s your favorite ro- Boys I’ve Loved Before What’s your favorite ro- ie. mantic movie? The Notebook What do you do in your mantic movie? The movie What’s your favorite ro- What do you do in your free time? Work on art pro- called After. mantic movie? Deadpool free time? Sleep. jects, hang out with my boy- What do you do in your What do you do in your What is your favorite pick friend, and watch Hulu. free time? I sing A LOT, and free time? Play PUBG, sleep, -up line? Are you from Ten- What is your favorite pick watch Netflix and eat any do art stuff, and hang out with nessee, because you’re the on- -up line? Are you a transform- chance I can. my boyfriend. ly ten I see? er, because you’re optimus What is your favorite pick- What is your favorite pick What is something people fineee up line? Are you from Tennes- -up line? Did you invent the should know about you? My What is something people see? Because you’re the only ten airplane? Because I think nose looks bigger when I should know about you? I I see. you’re Wright for me ;) smile, trust me. have a boyfriend, my sister is What is something people What is something people What are your bad hab- single so hit her up J should know about you? I plan should know about you? I its? I almost always cancel What are your bad hab- on auditioning for America’s don’t do much with my life, plans, and I jump to conclu- its? Always being with my Got Talent again once I’m 18. but I still play Kirby and Don- sions. boyfriend. What are your bad habits? key Kong on the Wii. I definitely over think a lot, and What are your bad hab- stress myself out for no reason. its? On the weekends I just so happen to sleep in until 2 P.M. Morgan Risner Keeanne Steele

Wrestlers express their feelings By Jayda Ramos

Many wrestlers go through a lot to get where they are. Wres- tling seems to have its ups and downs. Freshman Gavin Leto said one of the worst things about What dating website What dating website wrestling has to be would you be found on? would you be found on? cutting weight. Freshmanyearflashback.com Lonelyforever.com Leto had a week What would your What would your and a half to lose Photo By Riley Dickerson username be? Picolover101 username be? @sidthesloth weight; he did not find Senior Ethan Hernandez’s arm is raised by the How would you describe How would you describe it too bad because he referee after winning his match against Bellevue on January 15. your personality? Goofy. your personality? Goofy, had “a lot of time to What qualities are you kind, loyal do it.” looking for in a significant What qualities are you Sophomore Hadyn Graffice Goostree enjoys it because he other? Matches my goofy looking for in a significant has been wresting since he was 5. has made a bond with his team- energy. other? Not to be a jerk. Graffice said the best thing mates and he said they are like a What is your ideal date? What is your ideal date? about it is he is always in shape, second family to him. He also Cuddle sessions watching Tik Just hanging out with them. but the worst is cutting weight. said he does not enjoy cutting Toks. What’s your favorite ro- He had to lose about eight weight; he had to lose 13 pounds What’s your favorite ro- mantic movie? To all the boys pounds which was “awful” for in one week because he wanted mantic movie? To All the I’ve loved before him. to drop a weight class. Boys I’ve Loved Before. What do you do in your Sophomore Kaleb Ruhl has Senior Alec Maloney started What do you do in your free time? Sing to my dog. been wrestling since third grade. wrestling in kindergarten be- free time? Watch Netflix and What is your favorite pick He started because his friends cause his dad told him to. Over Tik Toks -up line? Do you like raisins? said it would be fun. the years he realized how much What is your favorite How about a date? Ruhl said he enjoys the satis- it helps with football. pick-up line? Are you a What is something people faction of winning, but dislikes Maloney said the best thing campfire,? Because you’re hot, should know about you? My cutting weight. about wrestling is making and I want s’more of you. sister has a boyfriend so leave “To describe cutting weight it weight and being able to eat but What is something people her alone. is eating very little or nothing on the worst is not knowing if he is should know about you? I’m What are your bad hab- some days, while running A overweight the night before a dramatic. its? Overthink way too much. LOT,” he said. tournament. What are your bad hab- Junior Trenton Goostree Maloney had to lose weight its? Procrastination started wrestling in middle and he would have to run after Example: I filled this sur- school because a lot of people in practice and work out, but over vey out at the last possible mi- his family did it. the years his body got used to nute. being a certain weight. Poll started to interact with student body By Alex Nolan “My brother teaches at There were actually a few Westlake and he does it for fun. write ins on the polls as well. Last month, a blackboard ap- He started it and gave me the There was poll of whether peo- peared outside of the library. idea,” she said. ple prefer dogs or cats and some- Librarian Lucy Hokes has To get ideas for the polls, she one wrote in “none.” Another poll started putting out a board with made a contest for a Trucker water was geometry or algebra and polls on it that anyone can answer. bottle. someone wrote in calculus. As of now, the poll changes She had students put ideas in a Some days there might not be a every day but eventually it will box with their name on it and then poll because Hokes also uses the end up being a one day a week drew a winner. Junior Thomas easel for Book Club. type of thing, she said. Gfell ended up winning that. If anyone has any poll sugges- Hokes started this because of The very first poll was “Would tions, bring them to Hokes. You her brother. you rather receive socks or under- can find the results on twitter wear?” @NHSreadabook.