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HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL l 525 7TH ST. NORTH CANTON, OH 44720 l December 17, 2010 l VOL. 61 l NO. 4 dear readers, It is that time of year again, a try, with the unemployment rate at time that in Ohio includes snow about 9.8 percent, one of the high- storms that are not quite heavy est rates since 1990. enough to get school called off but John Lennon and Yoko Ono said not light enough to make getting to it best, and the most melodically school an easy task. Do not even (even if you do have to listen to it mention the fact that you may not on repeat in the dentist’s office), get exactly what you want under “So this is Christmas/And what the Christmas tree this year. have you done?” The holiday sea- And for many of us, that is the son is often thought of as a time height of our winter struggle. for giving back, and many do. For countless others, however, We must not forget, however, the holiday season just adds sub- that millions of people in the world stantially to those who live their suffer every day, not just during lives day to day. The number of the holiday season. While your homeless citizens in the Unit- daily struggles may consume your ed States is said to range from thoughts, do not forget that some- your editors, 700,000 to more than three mil- where in the world, or even down lion. But in reality it is inestimat- the street, someone is suffering able, not to mention the rate of more than you are. homelessness in the world. So try to remember to be thank- Even though the United States ful this holiday season, and every is officially out of the recession, day after that. We have a lot to be the effects of the recession are thankful for. still apparent throughout the coun- Happy Holidays Hoover!

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TSA policies restrict holiday travelers

Kelsea Daniluk Much to the dismay of the protestors, the there were highly ranked TSA officials at Staff Writer walk-through had no effect on the security airports to supervise the searches and make any people have a fear of flying, procedures, however. sure that individual rights are preserved as whether that is because they “I had to be patted-down because I had much as possible,” Roman said. Mbelieve the plane may plummet a hoodie on and I couldn’t just take it off,” Roman’s improvement idea is being to the ground or because of the 9/11 tragedy. May said. somewhat achieved. TSA administrator The Transportation Security Administration A number of students, including Roman, John S. Pistole addressed the criticisms (TSA), is committed to preventing another had not even been aware of the protest or concerning the pat downs Nov. 20. incident like the latter. However, travelers the uproar of frequent travelers and those “In either case where a pat-down is have lately become concerned that due to concerned with preserving their individual required, you have important options that the new TSA precautions, including more rights. we want you to be aware of: you have invasive pat-downs and new screening “I basically know that the TSA is using the option to request that the pat-down be procedures, their personal space is at risk. more thorough techniques of searching conducted in a private room and you have Protests were staged in airports around people in the security lines,” Roman said. the option to have that pat-down witnessed the country Nov. 24 as a result of the new Though May had to undergo the pat by a person of your choice,” he said. guidelines. These protests included walking -down that has become a fear for so many, In addition to these options, pat downs as a whole through the are also performed metal detectors in airport “A few minutes of being uncomfortable is worth only by the same security. This caused gender as the suspect. even more uneasiness feeling safe. The rules were set up to protect us.” As for May, the for holiday travelers, only addition she such as Spanish teacher – Brooke Roman would make to the Miss Lindsay May, who newly established took a trip to Paris over Thanksgiving she did not feel it was reason for concern. rules would be to subject every individual break. “I personally like [the rules],” she said. to the searches. “I heard Wednesday, the day I left, there “I would rather know that I’m going to be “I would rather everyone be patted was a national protest to walk through metal safe on the plane. I would walk through down, walk through a metal detector and detectors,” she said. “It made me a little three more detectors if it meant they could be safe,” May said. nervous because it’s the busiest traveling stop those psychos with guns and knives Roman said she agreed having a feeling day of the year and with all these people from getting on the plane.” of security is worth facing the new rules. walking through the detectors it would take Roman said she agreed the rules are “A few minutes of being uncomfortable longer.” not all bad, but she does understand the is worth feeling safe,” she said. “The rules Junior Brooke Roman said she shares concerns people are actively voicing. were set up to protect us.” the same concern about the time it takes to “Personally, I have no problem with Safety of airport goers is precisely the conduct the various safety precautions. the rules,” she said. “I do understand why goal of the TSA; whether they are properly “I imagine that the new procedures are people don’t like it and feel like their fulfilling that purpose is still in question. slowing down the security lines,” she said. privacy is being violated.” “I think that it is too early to tell if they “The holidays are an extremely busy time However, she said she would like to make are fulfilling their purpose,” Roman said. of year for travel and the TSA is slowing it a minor change to the added procedures. “But to fully evaluate it we have to give the down more.” “I would feel more comfortable if TSA time to do their job.” nv 12.17.2010 | the viking views 06 | news the viking views F Staff Writer Jenn Shaw SpeechandDebate gains success placing fourthinthestate,hesaid. impediment,” hesaid. speech severe a had I school elementary giving speecheswasnotalwayseasy. 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Xavier Carr Even though Cummings said he | Staff Writer thinks war is not likely to occur, he said 07 orth Korea launched a missile at he still worries about the possibility of Yeonpyeong Island, killing two war with Korea. NSouth Korean marines and two “I’m always worried of what would civilians Nov. 23, according to The New spark the fuse to start another Korean York Times. war,” he said. The incident has stirred a considerable Sophomore DJ Amireh also said he response out of the United States. Also, thinks war is unlikely. according to The New York Times, the “I feel like North Korea isn’t trying incident “appears to have pushed anti- to provoke a war, just trying to get North Korean sentiment here to its highest attention,” Amireh said. level in years.” War is a concern for some at this Although the attack has shocked many, point, like Reese, but there is also AP U.S. Government and Politics teacher unease surrounding the possibility Mr. Glenn Cummings said the incident is of North Korea possessing nuclear not the only time North Korea has lashed weapons. out toward their southern neighbor. Both Amireh and Cummings said “[The attack] was not an isolated they think North Korea may have incident; there have been problems going nuclear warheads or at the very least, on between them, but this is the most nuclear capabilities. serious,” he said. “I don’t think anything would stop He said the tension between them is them from becoming a nuclear power,” Cummings said it would not be in the high but up until this point, South Korea Amireh said. best interest of the United States to be did not have much of an option to respond Cummings said he is doubtful of the involved while also fighting a war in Iraq. to the extent they may have liked. ability of their nuclear warheads to reach “We certainly don’t want a third hot spot “South Korea could only respond in the United States, but he said he is still we have to be involved in when we have kind, but they are talking about changing somewhat worried about a more portable two as it is,” Cummings said. that because civilians are threatened,” alternative, like a “suitcase nuke” that could However, he also said we should look Cummings said. be brought into the United Nations. out for South Korea. Although the tension has been high However, overall, Cummings said he is “For the moment, we do not want the between them recently, the event was more worried about what they would do civilians killing each other,” he said. perhaps foreseen, according to psychology with a nuclear weapon rather than if they Senior Rowan Hanning, who has already and sociology teacher Mr. David Reese. have it or not. enlisted as a soldier into the United Sates “About 20 years ago, I was listening to “The fact that they have them isn’t what army, said he would advocate military an ambassador or diplomat of a sort, talking scares me, it’s that they could and what they action. about international relations,” Reese said. may do if they did have them,” he said. “I have no problem with going into “He said to On the Korea, taking their tyrannical leader out of keep your “I feel like North Korea isn’t other hand, power and uniting the Koreas as one state,” eye on North Amireh said Hanning said. and South trying to provoke a war, just he thinks Amireh said he does not necessarily Korea.” North Korea support military action but that some He also becoming a sort of action must be taken. He also said said he trying to get attention.” nuclear power negotiation attempts continue to fail. worries about is inevitable “I think there’s a fine line the United p o s s i b l e – DJ Amireh but this is not States is walking and [we] don’t want to m i l i t a r y necessarily a appease them,” he said. involvement with the United States and reason to worry. Overall, Amireh said he thinks North China, which could result in a draft. “They use [nuclear weapons] as Korea is hungry for attention and will “With China showing support to North deterrents but I don’t think they would continue to act in this manner until the Korea, I worry for young American men,” actually use them in an attempt to hit a United States gives them that. Reese said. country,” he said. “I feel North Korea won’t stop until In contrast to Reese, Cummings said As far as United States involvement the United States acknowledges them,” he does not think war in addition to the in the conflict goes, Amireh said it is he said. “If [we] continue to engage with involvement is likely. “eventual.” North Korea passively, I feel they will keep “It would be of no benefit to China or “[We’re] going to be involved, whether doing more politically significant acts until the United States to go to war,” he said. [we] want to or not,” he said. they are acknowledged.” nv 12.17.2010 | the viking views news

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Drs. Bernard & Eimer Inc. AJ CROFFORD Drs. Brandau & Unger - General & Family Dentistry n The schedule for exams is as follows: n There will be a financial aid meeting Dr. Gary L. Giammarco Monday, Dec. 20 Jan. 6 at 7:00 p.m. in Hoover Hall. Col- Finneys Inc. Math – 8:35-9:50 lege-bound seniors are encouraged to World Languages – 10:00-11:15 attend, but anyone is welcome to learn Homer R. Richards Co., LPA Lunch – 11:15-12:25 more about the financial aid process. I Sq. R Power Cable A&P, Nova Net – 12:25-1:25 Foods, Decorating Sense, Nova Net, n The Hoover Choirs held their annual The Judy Family Make-Up – 1:35-2:35 holiday concert Dec. 16 in Hoover Hall. Tuesday, Dec. 21 Key Investment Services, LLC Social Studies – 8:35-9:50 n The world language clubs held their an- - Peggy Yoos Science – 10:00-11:15 nual International Dinner Dec. 6. In addi- Lunch – 11:15-12:25 tion to eating foreign food, club members Kumon Math and Reading Journalism, Nova Net – 12:25-1:25 sang and signed Christmas carols and Larry J. Brandau DDS LLC Theater Arts, Music Theory, Stats, listened to foreign exchange students Nova Net, Make-Up – 1:35-2:35 speak about their native countries. Mike & Sherry Huth Wednesday, Dec. 22 North Canton Vision Center English (9, 11, 12) – 8:35-9:50 n Group picture day for the yearbook will English (10), Speech, Nova Net – be in the gym Jan. 5-6. - Mark L. Mason, O.D. 10:00-11:15 Lunch – 11:15-12:25 n (Above) Senior Shawn Stone reads a - Randall H. Blevins, O.D. Teaching Pathways, Accounting, Nova book to the children of staff members Robert K. Osborne, D.D.S. Net, *Med Tech I&II (*11:30) – during National Honor Society’s annual 12:25-1:25 Christmas party. The party was held in Saltis Insurance Company Nova Net, Speech (10th), Make-Up – the library Dec. 4. The children made 1:35-2:35 crafts, received a visit from Santa Claus and played games. thank you n The math department sold 104 “I Love Math” T-shirts to students and raised n Mr. Jeff Kreis was chosen as the Vital for your support $728 for Hoover’s Needy Family Fund. Viking for the month of December.

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Catherine Morris be helpful in this process. struggle most with the essay portion of ap- Staff Writer At ocis.org, students can create portfo- plications. t is nearly the halfway point of the lios, research potential majors and use a “That seems to bog them down,” she school year, and some students are al- program to match schools with their pref- said. “It’s not necessarily that the essays are Iready thinking ahead to the next school erences on aspects of a school like size and so difficult; it’s that our students are over- year. For seniors, that means deciding location. extended. It becomes a real time factor.” where to go to college. Some students have started preparing However, Blike said keeping everything Senior Sara Blike said she looked at for college throughout the school year. organized was difficult, but not the essays. the letters that came in the mail to decide “I’ve taken ACT Prep Classes, and I’m “It’s hard to get it all concentrated and which colleges to apply to and decided to going to be taking [the ACT] soon,” Pelini together,” she said. “My background in stay in the area. said. writing is nice because of the essays.” “I found myself looking Tarantino said another close to home,” she said. “It frequently asked question in was mostly by accident.” “I found myself looking close to the guidance office is how to However, senior Justin send transcripts. Transcript Carpenter had a different home. It was mostly by accident.” requests are supposed to be method of deciding where to in two weeks before the ap- apply. – Sara Blike plication deadline. “People in my family went She also said it is impor- [to the colleges I applied to],” he said. Pelini has also taken AP classes, which tant to send in forms and applications on Junior Kate Pelini said she is looking at she said she believes have helped her pre- time. costs and other factors when deciding on pare for college classes. “People get used to teachers being flex- colleges. “I’ve taken them more for the experi- ible with deadline dates, but there’s no “Cost is always a factor, but I think per- ence,” she said. “I’m not looking to get out flexibility for college and scholarship dead- sonal interests and distance from home [are of a class as much as the experience.” lines,” Tarantino said. important],” she said. Carpenter agreed taking AP classes can Ms. Deborah Speck, the director of ad- Guidance counselor Mrs. Barbara Taran- be useful when preparing for college. missions at Kent State University at Stark, tino said many students ask where to apply “It’s a higher level course with credit, so agreed deadlines are important. based on their major. I think it will help,” he said. “Be aware of deadlines and start train- “[A]...frequent question is: what is the Blike agreed, but said she does not think ing your brain to think ahead,” she said. best school for ‘X’ major?” she said. “It’s AP classes are necessary to get accepted. Blike said she had problems keeping up at the beginning when students are trying to “I think it helps a lot, because a lot of with these deadlines. figure out the best schools for their major.” schools look at your classes,” she said. “I felt really behind as far as applica- However, Tarantino also said about 50 “If you’re not in AP classes, that’s not ter- tions go,” she said. percent of all college freshmen change rible.” However Carpenter said he avoided their majors. Once a student decides where to apply, this problem by finishing his applications “It’s okay to apply undecided,” she he or she must start the actual application early. said. process. “[I applied early] just so I would get it Tarantino said the website ocis.org can Tarantino said she believes students done and have more time in the year,” he The Viking views | 12.17.2010 features | 11

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said. their applications. “I’m dreading scholarship applica- Other aspects Speck said are important “It’s just hoping that I’ve been involved tions,” he said. “It’s way too many essays are study habits, time management and pri- in enough, that my application will be good to write.” oritizing. enough,” Pelini said. There are also various deadlines to keep “Those are the things that will make you Once admitted, many students must in mind when applying for scholarships. successful in college,” she said. “Get the consider financial aid and scholarship op- “A lot of our students are good candi- good habits now, because that’s going to portunities. dates, you just have to take the initiative help in college.” There are many scholarship opportuni- and apply,” Tarantino said. When the deadline finally arrives, appli- ties in North Canton. She also said scholarships are not just cations are submitted for better or worse. “There are businesses in town that give for the top people in the class. Admissions officers then review the ap- scholarships, and there are memorial schol- “The scholarships we give out are not plications and some just for top GPA,” aspects may matter Tarantino said. more than others. “Be aware of deadlines and start training “There are a lot for “I think the most the average stu- important thing is dent.” the ACT score and your brain to think ahead.” When all the ap- grades, because to plications are done get into a top tier – Ms. Deborah Speck with and school is school higher grades over, seniors will and test scores are be off to college needed,” Carpenter said. arships,” Tarantino said. and it will be different when compared to Blike said while grades are important, Tarantino said by the end of the year, the high school. other parts such as activities may be impor- school gets information about 450 to 500 One major difference is living on cam- tant. scholarships. There is a list currently post- pus. “I don’t know if it’s one thing, because ed outside the guidance office, as well as in “[You’re] living sort of by yourself, but everyone is different,” she said. “It depends English and Psychology classrooms. New you’re surrounded by people, so you don’t on the college, too.” scholarships are added to the list through- get to be alone,” Blike said. Speck said she agreed it depends on out the year. Although it will be different, Carpenter what college students are applying to. “When things come in, we add it to the and Blike said there are still things to look “It depends on the type of school,” she list,” Tarantino said. “You should look at it forward to once in college. said. “If the school is open enrollment, in frequently. It’s a rolling process.” Carpenter said he looks forward to “liv- most cases, they’re not looking for GPA.” There are some things scholarship ap- ing in a whole new place and meeting all She also said some highly selective plications have in common with college new people.” schools may require essays and community applications. For one, most scholarship ap- Blike also said she looks forward to new service, while performance schools may plications have essays. faces. require auditions in addition to the regular Carpenter said this is one of the reasons “We’ve known the same people our application. he has not started scholarship applications entire lives, so it will be nice to meet new Some juniors are already worrying about yet. people,” she said. v n 12.17.2010 | the Viking views Animated after school Students create Classic Cartoon Club features

| 12 Emily Deeds was ideal. Staff Writer “Mr. Reese is great,” ll cartoons start with a simple idea, Scaglione said. “He a method that applies to Classic understands our humor and ACartoon Club. As the self-appointed jokes around with us.” founders of this new club, juniors Rob Kerr Kerr agreed. and Anthony Scaglione, said they created “I love watching cartoons Classic Cartoon Club last year simply for and talking to Mr. Reese about the purpose of creating a school club. them,” Kerr said. “He is a “[Scaglione] and I sat down one day and critical part of Cartoon Club. If decided we wanted to start a school club,” it weren’t for him, we wouldn’t Kerr said. “We just wanted to see how have nearly as much fun.” tough it would be.” Reese said the decision to Scaligone said he agreed the idea to create become the adviser of Classic Classic Cartoon Club was spontaneous in Cartoon Club was an easy nature. one. “During lunch and study hall we had “A group of boys came up to discussions about how old cartoons are me and I could really identify better so we figured we’d start a club,” he with them because I also said. shared a love of animation,” Classic Cartoon Club is exactly what its Reese said. “I like the sense of title suggests: members watch and discuss humor the kids have.” cartoons for an hour every week. The wide variety of cartoons “We basically just sit down and watch the club watches encourages cartoons,” Kerr said. “We’ve watched the club members to express old black and white cartoons where their sense of humor. the characters were celebrating the end “The first thing we watched of prohibition. We’ve started from the was a really dated and flakey beginning of cartoons up until recent cartoon and some kid chirped new members since last year and developed ones.” out, ‘Now I know why my parents are so a routine for every meeting. An important aspect of any club is angry!’ I loved that humor,” Reese said. “Last year, we watched old cartoons but finding a willing and enthusiastic adviser. Junior Emily Saus said the reason she this year we have a list with about 50 cartoons Both Kerr and Scaglione said Psychology joined Classic Cartoon Club is because Reese that we want to watch,” Scaglione said. and Sociology teacher Mr. Dave Reese is so enthusiastic and because Classic Cartoon Reese said the amount of interest the Club offered her members display in Classic Cartoons has something no been a pleasant surprise to him. club had before. “I thought CGI would kill off classic MARA NICKEL “A lot of my cartoons but the fact that these kids want to friends started watch the cartoons I grew up with is very the club so it interesting to me,” Reese said. was another Scaglione said any student hesitant to thing to do with join Classic Cartoon Club should make their them,” Saus decision only after attending a meeting. said. “It was “There’s really no reason not to join,” something new Scaglione said. “It’s just come and go as you and random, but please. If you don’t want to watch certain it’s a club that cartoons, you don’t have to show up that you don’t have day.” to do anything Reese agreed. for. It’s just a “To quote the old Alka Seltzer fun time with commercial: ‘Try it, you’ll like it!’” he friends.” said. v n The club has n Members of Classic Cartoon Club gained many watch a past favorite. The club meets once a week. the viking views | 12.17.2010 features | 13 the viking views

| 12.17.2010 “If I don’t know the person, I However, according to necessary to grammatical errors. correct people’s they how about anything say won’t are speaking,” she said. “If I know the person pretty well then I will probably correct them.” v n “The ‘like’ thing is a real pain,” he Somody said some people find her “My parents and friends correct my Another grammatical error gets under “It makes me crazy when people use Junod said she sometimes finds it “In informal situations everyone should Somody agreed. “I think it’s okay to use bad grammar It is said there is a right and wrong “When you’re talking with teachers, or Junod agreed. “Whenever you are writing any kind Even though language is constantly “It’s how a lot of people gather first Bunnenberg said he believes grammar “It is important to have consistant rules

often. said. try “You to understand what they are you crazy.” saying, but it just drives enough to correct her. grammar annoying laugh they usually but sometimes grammar it,” she said. and make jokes about skin. Junod’s she said. good and well incorrectly,” Bunnenberg, slang is acceptable in certain situations. just relax,” he said. or slang when you’re just talking to your friends and it isn’t really important,” she said. time for everything, and this holds true for grammar. or grammar bad interview, job a have you if slang is definitely unacceptable,” Somody said. of letter or essay, interviewing for a or job even talking to grammar is your necessary so you will be taken teacher, proper she said. seriously,” evolving and changing, is good an grammar important aspect communication. of any type of impressions,” Somody said. keeps language uniform. in place so that we have a said. standard,” he correctly – Mr. Jack Bunnenberg Somody said her biggest grammar “I say it in every other sentence when Bunnenberg said he sees this habit “Most kids my age have really bad Bunnenberg said he believes this is habit is grammar bad of percent large “A environment the believes she said Junod “In the South they say “y’all” and that isn’t isn’t necessarily ignorance of the English language, but terminology used part of the in country,” she said. “In poverty that stricken areas I think a lot of the improper grammar that is used is lack of education that because is available to those of the people.” and slang problem is overusing the word “like.” I talk aloud, and I use it as when a I can’t fillerthink of word what I want to say,” she said. grammar and do not talk slang,” she without said. “I am to using the point where sometimes I don’t even something wrong.” notice if I say common. formed from peers and family,” he learn by others.” “You said. a person lives in grammar. influences a person’s “All the instant communication makes “All the instant communication it more difficult us impatient and makes to make grammar a priority.”

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As a person’s grammar deteriorates, it “They automatically think you are not Junior Rebecca Junod “It makes them seem Bunnenburg said smusic, the internet “Communication makes us impatient Not only has technology affected Sophomore Kaitlyn Somody said the U Staff Writer Students struggle with struggle Students grammar basic Mara Nickel There, Their, They’re Their, There, speaking and modern writing times, the importance of grammar styles. has But, declined in and proper slang English. According has com, grammar, known as the backbone of to replaced hattoss. hold. language, is losing its onto him or her. begins to reflect back as smart,” English teacher said. Jack Bunnenberg Mr. agreed. like they are too dumb to learn how to communicate she said. correctly,” and television can have a large impact on grammar. and makes it grammar more a difficult priority,” “New Bunnenburg technology to has a great influence said. on make grammar.” language, but bad others habits also shape the way people learned talk and from write. way the dictates her around talk others way she speaks. features

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lise Schliffka is a junior girl, a best I want to swim in college,” she said. | friend, a swimmer and a student. “Maybe [The University of Cincinnati]. with 15 EEven with all of her different parts, After college I’d love to live in a big city most of her life revolves around swimming. like New York or Chicago.” Practice every day after school, meets, times Glynnis Schliffka said she is not sure if Elise and sore muscles all make for something Schliffka will swim in college. tiring but worth it. “It just depends on where she’ll go,” she Schliffka said she started swimming said. Schliffka when she was young. Besides having a whole team backing “I started swimming for the North her up, friends and family are always there Canton [YMCA’s] Nemesis team when I for her too. What is something you look forward was eleven or twelve,” she said. “I joined Schliffka said her mom has been one of to every day? the Hoover swim team freshman year.” the most important people in her life. Being able to see and spend Swim coach Mr. Matt Johnsen said she “She’s really supportive and she’s memorable times with my friends and is a hard worker. always there and someone to talk to,” she boyfriend. “She shows up every day prepared,” said. “She’s always there to keep my head he said. “She did a lot of work in the off in the game.” What was the last book you read? season to get where she is today.” Springer and Schliffka have known each “Killer.” It was a book in a series that Schliffka’s friend, junior Lauren Springer, other since seventh grade. I was reading.

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- Glynnis Schliffka What are your plans after high school? said Schliffka is a good swimmer. “We were on the same swim team Go to college, graduate and have a “She’s one of those people that no over the summer, and we became really successful job. matter how hard it is she keeps pushing and good friends,” she said. “We have a lot in doesn’t give up,” she said. common and get along really well.” What was your favorite TV show as Her mother, Glynnis Schliffka, said her Glynnis Schliffka said her daughter a child? daughter has progressed a lot. started swimming on a summer league at My favorite show as a child was Little “I’m very proud of her,” she said. “I the age of six. Bear. couldn’t do what she does. She’s a bright “When she was little she was afraid of spot on a dark day.” the water,” she said. If you could destroy one thing, what Schliffka said practice really pays off. Johnsen said Schliffka did a lot of work would it be? “Although sometimes I want to die and in the summer to get to where she is today. I can’t really think of anything that I give up during practice, it pays in the end to Glynnis Schliffka agreed. would want to destroy. fight through it,” she said. “She does a lot of extra things,” she Johnsen said the goals Schliffka has said. What do you consider your best set for herself are lofty, yet certainly Glynnis Schliffka said Schliffka has a quality? attainable. quiet drive and “isn’t in your face.” I guess you could say I am a calm and “She’d like to represent us at the state “She’s been learning to sew; she’s very quiet person before you get to know meet this February,” he said. talented artistically too,” she said. “She’s me, but I love that about myself. Schliffka said the best feeling in the quiet but a lot of fun.” world is looking at the clock in a meet and Schliffka said she would like to go to What is your favorite food? Why? seeing her time. college somewhere in the arts. Pasta. I don’t really know why I love it “Hopefully [you see] your best [time] “Maybe something in fashion,” she said. so much! and a ‘one’ next to your lane,” she said. I have always been interesting in fashion. I Johnsen she is a very strong character. don’t know if I would actually want to do “She’s well liked and well respected on the actual designing of fashion, but I would the team,” he said. like to pursue a career somewhere in that Schliffka said she hopes swimming will field.”

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ith the added expenses of presents, gift wrap, Another problem Hinzman said they encounter at the baking supplies, postage, airfare tickets, holiday Salvation Army is the lack of year-round donations they Wfood and party supplies, decorations and more, it receive. While people are more than willing to give during is no secret the holiday season can become a very costly time the holiday season, he said they seem to forget at other times of year. In addition, the nation is still feeling the effects of the of the year. recession that began in 2007 and was declared officially over “The holiday season obviously brings an awakening to in June 2009, making the holidays even more of a financial people that there are people who need assistance and that challenge for many families. there are people who are worse off than us,” he said. “One of According to Mayor David Held, although North Canton the phrases Salvation Army has always used is ‘need knows has been fortunate enough to escape the worst effects of the no season.’” struggling economy, it has impacted the city nonetheless. Senior Jessica Hess said she believes people are easily “When people are not working, they distracted by their own desires and can obviously cannot pay their mortgage sometimes forget there is a need for and have a hard time putting food on “It’s really easy charitable donations. the table,” he said. “We’ve had a lot “I think it’s really easy especially at more calls and greater demands from especially at holidays to get caught up in things that various area food banks.” holidays to get we don’t have, particularly when we’re According to ohio.gov, Ohio had an in tough economical times,” she said unemployment rate of 9.9 percent as of caught up in things “We forget that there are people who October. Currently, the national average live like that all the time.” is 9.8 percent. that we don’t Hess was laid off from her job at Congress announced Dec. 1 they Dairy Queen early in her junior year failed to decide whether to extend have...we forget as a result of the economic downturn. unemployment benefits before their Hess eventually got her job back after deadline. While further negotiations that there are about six months without one. between Democrats and Republicans in people who live like “They told me financially…they Congress are in progress, two million couldn’t support an employee they unemployed workers nationwide are in that all the time.” didn’t necessarily need,” she said. “It danger of losing their benefits before wasn’t like I was supporting a family the end of the month, according to the - Jessica Hess or anything, so I guess it was good it “The Columbus Dispatch.” was me.” Since the economic downturn, many more people have Held said the city of North Canton tends to be very helpful had to rely on unemployment benefits and the aid of charities. in assisting families in need. However, according to Held, even donating to charities has “If it’s brought to our attention that you have a family become more difficult than it once was. that’s in need…we direct them to the social services that can “Usually the Stark County Hunger Task Force would provide them with assistance,” he said. “The people in the have their cupboards full right before Thanksgiving, and for community…have a desire to serve the community and give the first time in years, they did not have enough food for all back.” of the people that were interested in getting groceries from Through her church and youth group, Hess has had them,” he said. “As our community struggles, it becomes many opportunities to give back to the community. She said more difficult for our residents to give because some of those she participates in a service project every month and has residents have become needy themselves.” worked with organizations such as the Total Living Center, According to Maj. Tom Hinzman from the Salvation the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity Restore Army, when the economy began to suffer, the amount of as well as several others. While service for her is a year- donations they receive started to suffer as well. Continued on page 23 “I...notice that many of the donations have dropped off [even though] the need has increased,” Hinzman said. “But others have increased their donations knowing that.” Hoover Helps Community 21 Student organizations give back By AJ Crofford

money for donations. Fee Waiver Totals by Grade Mr. Jeff Kreis is the adviser of Fellowship of Christian 40 Students, which participates in Operation Christmas Child, 38 36 a Samaritan’s Purse project that is known world-wide. 34 “We wrap empty shoe boxes and fill them with gifts 32 30 and toys,” he said. “They go all over Haiti, Africa and the 28 Middle East.” 26 24 The project is designed to give a Christmas to children 22 around the world who are less fortunate and may not have 20 any parents. Students 18 16 “A lot of kids are orphans and both parents 14 are gone because of AIDS,” Kreis said. 12 10 “They go to many of those kids who have 8 nothing.” 6 4 According to Kreis, the club wrapped 2 85 boxes this year, which is close to their 87- 0 9 10 11 12 box record. Grade For students interested in helping the group next year, Kreis said money contributions help the most; however, he likes everyone to support all foundations. s the holidays draw near, many people ask for presents “We will appreciate all of the support from the staff ranging from clothes to electronics. However, some and students,” he said. “I encourage people to support Afamilies are not able to purchase gifts of such caliber. other groups because they need it, too.” Therefore, here at Hoover it is more about giving than Another student organization that receiving as several clubs and classes collect money and gifts helps around the holidays at Hoover is for underprivileged families around the area and world. Leadership Club. This year’s Christmas Associate Principal Mr. Todd Henne handles student fees Toy Drive chairman, senior Amy for the school year and said when a student receives free Bontrager, said the presents collected go and reduced lunches, there is an option to have school fees to families in the school district. waived. “We collect a range of toys for kids in North Canton,” According to Mrs. Amy Merda-Wallace, NCCS Director she said. “It stays in our area school district for the kids who of Food and Services, 131 Hoover students had fees waived can’t afford Christmas.” this school year. Henne said this equates to more than $10,000 Bontrager said the best part is knowing the toys go to area that needs to be paid back. families instead of unfamiliar people. According to Henne, student council, the school store and “It’s always a nice feeling to know you are collecting the Coca-Cola machines generate the most revenue to pay items for our area,” she said. “It is more beneficial for toys back fees. Any excess money is used to purchase gift cards to given to our city.” give to needy families at Hoover. Medical Technology also supports the area during the “The best we have ever done is to give gift cards before giving season. Senior Echo Miller is in her second year of the school and Thanksgiving, but we’ve paired back pretty big program and said she enjoys helping an area family. this year,” Henne said. The class participates in several fundraisers throughout Henne said it is unfortunate that families will not be able the year. Their largest profit came from their Macy’s gift to receive gift cards around the holidays. card sales, but the Christmas Change Challenge “If there is not $300 [worth of presents] under the tree, brought in more than $500. it’s a bad Christmas,” Henne said. “But that’s not always the Continued on page 23 mentality.” In order to raise money for children and families around the world and within the community, several clubs have raised 22 A Charitable Community Community gives back to those in need By Tori Christ hough many may associate the holiday season with and has been running it ever since. receiving, community organizations believe the “We just had a vision that we needed to help the people Tholidays are a time to give to those less fortunate. who needed food,” she said. The need is great. Not just during the holiday season, According to estimates from the US Census Bureau, 14.9 but throughout the entire year. Opportunities to help out are percent of people living in Stark County live at or below the abundant, especially during the winter season. poverty level. Hinton said people who have little to no income Presents and clothing are not the only things many families are forced to make difficult decisions in making ends meet. lack during the holiday season; for many people, simply “Forty-nine percent of our clients tell us they have to buying food becomes a hardship. choose between paying for food or paying for their house,” In order to help those who cannot afford food, organizations she said. such as the Foodbank have been formed. Michelle The soup kitchen serves about 200 people each month Hinton, director of Marketing and and, according to Froelich, also offers Communications at the Akron-Canton other assistance. Regional Foodbank, said the Akron- “Our mission is “We prepare a lunch and we also Canton Foodbank services eight get groceries from the Akron-Canton counties and serves more than 180,000 to feed people and Foodbank and we give everybody four people each year. or five bags of groceries to go,” she “Our mission is to feed people and fight hunger in the said. fight hunger in the local community,” Froelich said the soup kitchen she said. “We’re a distribution center. local community.” receives its funds solely from We collect the food and then we donations. distribute it out to more than 430 - Michelle Hinton “There are some other churches in the agencies.” community that help us and sometimes According to Hinton, local we get individual donations,” she said. manufacturers donate the largest percent of food to the Froelich said she believes it is her duty to help others. Foodbank, totaling 34 percent. “We feel that it is our responsibility to help our brothers “[Manufacturers] donate their excess inventory,” she said. and sisters who are in need,” she said. “They would either have to dispose of it or they could donate The members of St. Paul Catholic Church have similar it to [the Foodbank].” feelings about helping those less fortunate. The Foodbank does not directly give food to community Office manager at St. Paul Catholic Church Pam Brady members; rather, it provides food to local soup kitchens or is in charge of St. Paul’s annual holiday service project, The food pantries in the area. However, Hinton said it is important Giving Tree. Brady said this service project will help 125 for the food to go through the Foodbank first. families and senior citizens within the parish. “All of the food that comes in through our food bank goes “Each family will receive a gift of toiletries and a grocery through a quality inspection,” she said. store certificate; each child will receive two gifts of clothing This ranges from checking expiration dates to inspecting and a toy and each adult will receive two gifts,” she said. the quality of the packaging on the food. Hinton said the Parishioners at St. Paul buy the gifts for the families in Foodbank is always looking for volunteers. need. Brady receives the names of those on the list and writes Other organizations that are in need of volunteers are local their requests on a tag, which is then hung on a Christmas tree soup kitchens and food pantries. Faith United Methodist in the gathering area of the church. Church holds a soup kitchen the last Saturday of every month “Parishioners take the tags, purchase and wrap the gift, at Crystal Park United Methodist Church, an area where the [tape] the gift tag to the outside of the present and return it to need for community assistance is high. Cheryl Froelich, who the church,” Brady said. “A numbering system is used on the is in charge of the soup kitchen, said that particular day was tags to protect the privacy of the individuals we are helping. chosen for a reason. The parishioners of St. Paul Parish are so very generous! “We picked the last Saturday of the month because that’s Within a two week period the tags are taken from the Giving usually when people are out of money,” she said. Continued on page 23 Froelich said she started the soup kitchen 15 years ago Types of Service Agencies Distributing Food you can tell makes the difference.” 23 1% Student Council works with the guidance office around 1% 3% the holidays to purchase gift cards for Hoover families. 10% However, the gift cards are used for clothing during the 44% 13% winter months or before the school year. 2% “It’s for good reasons, not selfish reasons,” Dunne said. 15% 4% 7% “There is enough money for Student Council to help out, and we do.” Dunne said since the economy is still hurting, it is difficult to donate, but if people have the money, they should. Emergency Soup Kitchen Residence “The people that need [money] need it more than ever,” Day Care Multi-service Rehabilitation she said. “There are opportunities to help, but [people] Youth Programs Other Programs Shelter Senior turn away. If you could help out in any way, why wouldn’t you?” Cont'd from Making Ends Meet Cont'd from A Charitable Community round occurrence she said she, like Hinzman, believes many Trees, gifts purchased, wrapped and returned.” focus on giving mostly during the holidays. Brady said the church learns of the people in need “If we could get everyone to serve others as much as through a variety of local agencies including Catholic at other times of the year as we do at the holiday season, Charities, Stark County Board of Developmental I think we would have a much better off and more well- Disabilities and names provided by parishioners, loved community,” Hess said. “Looking out for other people in addition to others. shouldn’t be triggered by noticing all the food that’s on your She also said St. Paul does other projects during the table or the presents under your Christmas tree, but I’m never holiday season to help out community members in need. going to condemn somebody for only contributing during the “In addition to the Giving Trees, we collect hats, gloves, holiday season.” mittens and scarves which are donated to the Stark County Although it may still be a while before our nation sees Social Work Network for distribution in area schools and a complete economic turnaround, Held said he believes social agencies,” Brady said. “Our Helping Hands program the economy in North Canton has begun to show signs of also maintains a food cupboard for assisting families in improvement. need. In collaboration with Catholic Charities and some of “I think that it has been a struggle, but at the same time, in the other agencies we may also provide assistance with rent North Canton, we seem to be somewhat like the diamond in and utilities.” the rough,” Held said. “We always seem to maintain a little However, the need for financial assistance bit [of a] higher standard in our city.” is not limited to the holiday season. According to Hinton, the time in the year in which the need for food Cont'd from Hoover Helps Community and assistance is highest is the beginning of summer, when “Our whole point of fundraisers is for the holiday season,” school lets out. she said. “Students are on free and reduced lunch programs,” she This year, the class is supporting Adopt-a-Family. Miller said. “They’re at home and not getting those free meals. We said this year, they are focusing on helping a single mother of need to make sure that all of those children are being fed.” a seven-year-old girl and six-year-old triplet girls. St. Paul Church has taken this important fact into “It’s definitely more fun to buy toys than clothes, but we consideration when planning its service projects. balance it out,” she said. “I just like knowing that we are “During the summer months we collect school supplies providing Christmas for a family that hasn’t had it. It makes which are provided to the same agency for distribution to you feel nice.” children/students in need,” Brady said. Student Council is a source that provides money during It is evident that the need for assistance among people all the holidays as well. Senior Mercedes Dunne, president of over the country is high. According to Hinton, it is important Student Council, said collecting donations for the Student- to be mindful that the current economic situation has had a Staff Challenge fundraiser was especially difficult this year. severe impact on many working Americans. “Every place wants donations, so it’s kind of hard,” she “It’s important to realize that hunger affects everyone: said. children, senior citizens, disabled people and even working According to Dunne, Student Council tried to advertise adults,” she said. “It’s important not to be afraid and make the student body aware of their cause. or embarrassed or too proud to ask for help.” “We told them where the cause was [going],” she said. “The donation goes to your area community. It’s a cause “We strive to provide our honest opinions while representing all sides, and to fairly portray the student body’s expressions.” opinion

| Our 24 Our Mission Views Remember to study, buddy! Well, Hoover, the holiday season is approaching quickly but as students, there are still a few things we have to keep in mind. Though we are all anxious to have time off to sled-ride, shop and hang out with friends and family, we still have to get through that one last week before break. That is right, Hoover; it is time for exam week. Remember, the grades you receive on your mid-term exams account for a substantial portion of your final grade in each class. Is it worth the hard work you put into a class thus far just to let your grade slip due to a bad exam week? Hoover chooses to schedule exams the week before break instead of in January to prepare us for a college routine. But the scheduling of exams is irrelevant. The grade you receive on them, however, is very important. Therefore, we at The Viking Views are reminding students to study and prepare before shutting down for the season. The crossroads to success It is that time of year. After receiving mounds of college mail over the past two years, spending hours browsing web sites, talking What defines a sport? to admissions counselors and visiting colleges of choice, the time to apply for college is upon seniors. Perhaps you already applied During the winter season, it seems nothing keeps sports fans or have even gotten accepted, thanks to rolling admission policies. warmer and happier than attending an indoor basketball tournament Or, if you haven’t applied, deadlines are fast approaching. or simply sitting on the couch, watching sports highlights of the Keep in mind the college admission process does not end when latest hockey game on ESPN. Basketball, hockey, swimming the acceptance letter arrives in the mail. Starting Jan. 1, students and wrestling are inarguably the most popular among those with and their parents can start their application process for FAFSA winter cabin fever, desperately seeking the thrill of a little athletic (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in addition to applying competition. for the many scholarships available. But what exactly defines an athlete, in the first place? What And then, of course, you must make your final decision. defines a sport? Some might argue that non-contact sports like However, even after you decide it is important not to slack off horseback riding are not as interesting as a varsity football game. during the remainder of the year. Colleges can look at your final Some might go to a basketball game to marvel at the talents of the semester grades to make sure you kept your grades up. Some players, without so much as acknowledging the jumps and flips of colleges have reported rescinding admission offers as a result of the cheerleaders who practiced for hours in preparation for a night poor senior year grades. of essentially being ignored. Though seniors are the ones who are actually applying to Others, however, would take one look at the time and dedication college this year, freshmen, sophomores and juniors can also be of horseback riders or the first-place trophies won by Hoover’s preparing. Freshmen and sophomores should start getting an idea own varsity cheerleaders and say once and for all: the importance of what they would like to pursue as a career and the types of of a sport is in the eye of the beholder. colleges that would be best for that career choice. Juniors should We at The Viking Views would simply like to express our keep up with their classes, attend college visits and consider taking support for those students who participate in a sport of any kind. either the ACT or SAT in preparation for the road ahead. No form of athletic determination trumps another; no sport is We at The Viking Views encourage you to stay dedicated to deemed more important by the gender of its participants nor the your chosen path. Many choose to enter straight into work and the number of fans in attendance. military is a viable option for others. Even if college is not your path Basically, if you have a passion for what you do, keep doing it. of choice, numerous opportunities await you upon graduation. Do not let anyone demean the integrity of your sport of choice.

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Yes, Of course it is important to give back all year, but to be practical, this is not pos- sible for the average family. If you have to make the choice, it is better to donate a lot in the winter. – Jasmine McNenny, 11

Yes, especially during these rough eco- nomic times. Those out of work don’t just worry about Christmas presents, they worry about putting food on the table. – Allegra Gianfagna, 12 – Jordan Halter, 12

I think it is important to give back all year Yes! I am very religious, so I think it’s es- because people all over always need help. sential to give back to God. Jesus is the You should treat every day like it is part of reason for the season. I also go on week- the holiday season. Giving back doesn’t long mission trips. always have to be something big, either. – Shawn Stone, 12 I believe that a little act of kindness can change someone’s day. No, because it is using the money you – Grant Mock, 10 worked for if you give back. – Austin Mihalcih, 9 No, only during the holidays. – Sean Mazzarella, 9 Yes, because families aren’t just in need during the holidays. They need food and Yes, because needy people aren’t just in shelter all year-round. Although some need of assistance during the holidays. As might not view it as something we should a society, we should be able to help out all do. We cannot forget that there are others year-round in order to better the those in need at all times, or else we fail standard of living in our community and our own integrity. You shouldn’t do some- mainly relieve them from some of their thing because it makes yourself feel good, perpetual problems. but because you know it’s right. – Brittany Kasturiarachi, 12 – Kaitlyn Koonce, 11

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| 26 Katie Livick Ho-ho horrible student he holidays are upon us, my friends, running ‘round Megan Kennelly, 10: and unfortunately that means more having cookies “Work harder on school- Tbad than good. to bake, and work and tennis.” Do not misunderstand me, there is papa hanging fun during the holidays, but it spells out lights with an h-e-double toothpicks to most everyone. oh-so-terrible Only babies, kindergarten, elementary, backache; both middle, high school and even some wishing they college students have it easy. Do you could settle down Kayleigh McMullen, 12: see what your parents go through every and relax, all “I want to choose the right holiday season? With all the cooking, they could think college.” decorating, wrapping and such, they about was being must be completely worn out. Be truthful ready to collapse. — you help out with decorating the tree When suddenly there was a sound so and baking cookies, and that’s it. horrendous, the fact that they kept their On top of that, people can go absolutely hearing was stupendous. All the kids crazy at malls, like waking up at three in rushed to the kitchen and to their demise, the morning to go shopping or injuring they saw poor mama with a heat in her Jack Cummings, 10: people to get what they want. Come on eyes. Suddenly she ran to the garage in “To pass my OGT’s the people; get some sense. Macy’s is not a flash, and was roaring down the street first time.” going to run out of those earrings that with no words to rehash. When she arrived you can buy exact replicas of for ten times she nearly threw her Starbucks cup, for cheaper. They the parking will still be there. “...that attitude has caused our spots were Plus, people all used up. spend way more Except for one What is your New than necessary, generation in the corner and I think to become extremely greedy...” of her eye, so that attitude she whipped Miranda Fabian, 11: has caused our generation to become right in; there was no time to buy! But in “I need to narrow down to extremely greedy, and it is practically that moment all her fears were realized, three top choices for col- toxic. You can get twenty other presents, as she stepped in the mall she became lege.” but God forbid if you didn’t get limited paralyzed. Most men were sulking in edition Converse or that $400 gaming corners with fear, as the rampaging system. My mom told me when she was women caused much less than cheer. younger, each child got one present. There were stampedes of manicured My mom is one of eleven kids, so that fingernails and hair pulling until only one Jamie Roberts, 9: is understandable, but the fact that they person prevailed. She fought through “I always think I’m going were perfectly happy with that one gift it all just to buy a few presents, but on to make resolutions, but I makes me feel like a complete brat. If I got Christmas day the kids were unpleasant. never do.” one present for Christmas I would think it Sad and disappointed she seemed, was a joke and a very cruel joke at that. suddenly she did not feel so esteemed. If that was too difficult to understand, you The events repeated until one year, may want to read the following: mama and papa were not in careers. ‘Twas the dawn of the holidays, when That Christmas the children received only Jillian Warburton, 11: all through the house, not a light was unlit one thing, and unfortunately for them it “To come up with a New nor a candle doused. The cheesy cards was not something with zing. They each Year’s Resolution.” were set on the counter with care, in hopes received a lump of coal, and the children that the next one wouldn’t be so hard to finally understood their parents’ role. bear. The children were nestled all snug So take this as a lesson dear girls and on the floor, while visions of Xbox, PS3 boys, when it comes to the holidays: try to and Wii’s were hard to ignore. With mama keep your poise! the viking views | 12.17.2010 ww opinion

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| Madeline Tauscher 27 views Find out what it means to them Yuchen Liu, 12: o d a y ’ s them with harsh words that they do “I’ve never made a New society has not deserve. Your parents try so hard Year’s Resolution. I don’t Td e f i n i t e l y to please you and make your life as believe in them. You can changed from 50 wonderful as possible. Even if they do change yourself whenev- years ago. Not not seem to show affection toward you, er you want.” all changes have deep down they love you, and you should been bad, though. give them that love back. They are your I mean, we have parents; they will always have undying Bre Ganuelas, 10: modernized in love for you. “To get better grades be- technology, made Why are kids so rude and disrespectful cause sophomore year is our education to teachers? They practically hold the killer and I’m constantly systems better key to your future. Given any class, getting in trouble.” and have adjusted to more sanitary living there is some student that always back conditions. talks his or her teacher. It starts with a Yet, there have been bad changes also. disagreement, then escalates to a yelling Wars still continue to rage in everyday and ends with either the student walking lives. Just because one good athlete out or the teacher taking the student to Dominicue Dipietro, 12: leaves Ohio, people get all fired up and the office. Just do what the teacher says. “[Not to] get hurt anymore disown him. And now we’re allowing It’s not that hard to walk to a trash can at dance.” Justin Bieber to have a movie. Seriously? and throw out your gum and it is obvious What really gets me irked, though, is that you have a working jaw that you can how, over the close. Be happy years, respect that those for elders has “Do people not understand what teachers are d e c r e a s e d . there, giving you Year’s Resolution? Do people not an education. understand our elders Which leads what our elders have done for us?” me to this: Hunter Gill, 9: have done for even our elders “I want to lose 50 us? who did not pounds.” Look back on it. Our great-great participate in any revolutionary actions grandparents, great grandparents and should still be shown respect. Just think, grandparents fought in the wars for us for they have a 20 or more year lead on your our freedom. Dating back to all the wars knowledge, and probably have also lived that took place when America was just a much more exciting life than you. becoming a country. Our elders fought My point being, instead of talking Maree James, 11: overseas for us. back to your teachers, running out on “To get fat, grow old, grow Then there are our parents. They gave your parents or even tuning out your taller and become rich birth to you, isn’t that enough already? grandparents when they are lecturing you, and famous.” Not to mention they provide a roof over just try for once to show some respect to your head, food and water for a hot shower a person who has more experience than at night. They pay for your education and you. motivate you to get a job. Listen for a change, talk it out with When friends let you down, a date someone, enjoy every moment you have McKenzie Yerrick, 11: stands you up or your car breaks down with your elders and take their advice. “To actually do my home- on the side of I-77 at two in the morning, They won’t be there forever, you know. work on time.” they’ll be there. Parents are the people To those who do respect their elders who will always be there for you when you already, thank you for being deep enough need them most. to understand what your elders have What do you give back? I bet most been through. times when your parents accidentally Overall, give a little r-e-s-p-e-c-t and make one fault, you practically abuse see what you get in return. 12.17.2010 | the viking views 28|entertainment

It’s that time of year again, and The Viking Views has picked our top eight favorite Christmas songs for your enjoyment. Stay cozy by the fire this winter while enjoying the sounds of quality holi- day music.

n Commentary by Amy Roshak and Katie Livick

All I Want for Carol of the Bells Christmas is You Let It Snow Silent Night “Carol of the Bells” is a “All I Want for Christmas is Written by Sammy Cahn “Silent Night” was timeless Christmas song You” was written by Mariah and Jule Styne in 1945, originally a poem written by originally written by Mykola Carey in 1994. It is an upbeat “Let It Snow” describes the Austrian priest Joseph Leontovych. It was meant love song about her need for how crazy weather will not Mohr in 1816 when the to be a celebration of the a man on Christmas. Carey prevent the happy feelings church organ broke on the coming New Year, but did not have the materialistic of warm fires and loved day of Christmas Eve. He about 20 years after it was side of Christmas in mind ones. It reflects the warmth then added a guitar and first written, composer Peter when she wrote this catchy and safety provided in the vocals to it at the midnight Wilhousky rewrote lyrics to tune. The beautiful melody Christmas season. Similar mass for Christmas. This transform it into a Christmas and lyrics allowed “All I to “All I Want for Christmas absolutely beautiful song carol. It was widely accepted Want for Christmas is You” is You,” it demonstrates depicts the calm night when by all parts of the world and to become a hit and is one the need for love during Jesus Christ was born. It is still today, it continues to be of few contemporary songs this special season, such incredibly famous, perhaps heard as an exquisite carol. to become an extremely as when it says “as long as the most famous of all The soft lyrics illustrate the popular Christmas classic. you hold me tight/all the way Christmas carols. The soft festive season and its silver It is considered a must-hear home I’ll be warm.” “Let It words and music of “Silent bells, caroling and bringing song during the season, as it Snow” has an upbeat rhythm Night” make it a timeless of good cheer. This brilliantly has topped the charts every that makes it a popular and carol; it is already almost written1 song (both musically Christmas2 season since its catchy3 carol, although it can 2004 years old. This song is and lyrically) certainly kicks release. Carey’s stunning often become annoying after another one that doesn’t the holiday spirit into all its and clear vocal range being heard numerous times. focus on the materialistic listeners. Its rapid tempo makes the song especially The song still demonstrates side of Christmas, but rather and beautiful pitch ensures enjoyable. It’s a catchy song the holiday spirit by showing the spiritual side. Christ that everybody will have a that will not get old despite that Christmas presents being born is the main focus “merry, merry, merry, merry the number of times it gets aren’t the only important of Christmas time and “Silent Christmas!” played. aspect of the season. Night” portrays that well.

the viking views | 12.17.2010 As voted by you... entertainment It’s Beginning to It’s the Most Jingle Bell Rock Look a Lot like Wonderful Time Christmas of the Year All I Want for Christmas is You Written in 1951 by This popular Christmas Meredith Wilson, this classic carol, written by Eddie

Other Christmas tune gets those Pola and George Wyle in | who celebrate the holiday 1963 has graced the ears 29 ready for the fun. With the of nearly every Christmas Silent Night quick rhyming lyrics and celebrating individual in cheerful music, this song the world. Though not as brings joy to all who listen popular as some other It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas to it. It became widely songs, it is still widely recognized when it was known in the Christmas famously recorded by Bing world. The original version Carol of the Bells Crosby and Perry Como, was recorded by Andy though another popular Williams, but other popular Winter Wonderland version was used in the versions were released by movie “Home Alone 2: Lost Johnny Mathis and Garth in New York.” Although the Brooks, who became the Let It Snow = 2 people song may not be as widely first singer to chart the known,7 it is heard on every song.8 The song illustrates radio station during the the joyous occasions of It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year season. It’s beginning to Christmas such as parties, look a lot like Christmas here caroling and glowing hearts. in North Canton with the The hustle and bustle of n Here are the top holiday songs as voted by 122 students in snow covered streets and Christmas chores seems to third period study halls Dec. 8. – Compiled by AJ Crofford the wreaths already hanging become more cheerful when from the light posts. listening to this song. Jingle Bell Rock Winter Wonderland This cheerful song was “Winter Wonderland,” written by Joseph Beal and written in 1934 by composer James Boothe in 1957. It was Felix Bernard and lyricist commonly sung by Bobby Richard B. Smith, is a Helms until he passed away timeless classic full of in 1997, but other popular well, wonder. There have versions have been recorded been many renditions of by artists like Amy Grant the song by famous artists and Rascal Flatts. This song from many different genres is a must-have for every such as Frank Sinatra, Christmas season; without George Straight and Ozzy it, the season just does not Osbourne. But, through all seem complete. Among of the renditions, everyone the hundreds of Christmas can still frolic and play the songs, “Jingle Bell Rock” Eskimo way to this fun has become popular with its song. The upbeat lyrics exceptionally fast beat that describe the lighthearted makes everybody want to and comforting side of get 5 up and get out of their Christmas;6 the ringing sleigh Grinchy moods! It is catchy, bells, talking snowmen easy to sing along to and and warm fires to conspire has yet to become annoying. by. Those aspects have Don’t be afraid to get your kept the song a Christmas groove on this Christmas classic for many years, and season—”it’s the right time it will remain a classic for the to rock the night away!” years to come.

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|  Saneshige said style can a says really style like feel “I 12.17.2010 really express who a person is. personality person’s a about lot without words,” “Personal style is another way she said. that you can express yourself v n Leckie-Ewing said people use style as “I think the way you dress can give you Schloenbach said her style has helped “I hate blending in with a crowd,” she understood be could style said Saneshige the means mainly me to style “Honestly, Schloenbach said style has the ability to “Style doesn’t mean what is popular or definitely part of my wardrobe.” a way to set themselves apart, especially from generations. style use “We said. she confidence,” of lot a to boost our self image.” her with confidence. said. “I feel good wearing my clothes and I don’t feel like I’m dressing like someone I’m not.” freely.” in many ways, but it is really outlet to express who you are as a person. a creative way you dress,” it she can said. “However, also mean how a person acts, speaks and who they choose to hang out with.” express who you are as an individual. ‘in,’” she said. “Style should express what you love and who you are as a person. It should be whatever you love to wear expressed or by how you feel on day, regardless a of certain what everyone else wearing.” is PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CAROLINE HILL CAROLINE BY PHOTO ILLUSTRATION PHOTOS COURTESY OF MCT AND STOCKXCHANGE – Kiahna Saneshige

Fabrics have changed over time, but “Style reflects who I am as a person likes also she said and agreed Saneshige “I’m not super into the whole ’80s Schloenbach said she also has seen these seen has also she said Schloenbach ’80’s more and more seeing been have “I from styles wearing are people Although “The fabrics are better now and way because denim did not give.” Schloenbach said the desire to stand with style has not. out because I am very bright and creative and the that’s way my style is,” she said. “The shoulder the off color, of lot a has style ’80s tops and jewelry which I love wearing. wearing some ’80s clothes. look, but I can surely say it has influenced my personal style to an extent,” she said. “I’m not flat out trying to be straight out of the ’80s but high waisted skirts, cut up are jackets leather and glasses big sweaters, any louder.” ’80s inspired outfits. looks around, but my favorite is the the off shoulder tops with leggings jeans,” she said. or colorful the ’80s again, the clothes are not exactly the same. more comfy,” Leckie-Ewing said. tight jeans needed “My pliers to pull them up

“It’s a style that can easily be picked out. It’s striking, colorful and kind of edgy.” Styles of the ’80s make a comeback the ’80s make Styles of The ReturnThe of Retro

Style is one word that means he ’80s called, they want their style back.

Now that style is more apparent English teacher Mrs. Gretchen Leckie- “The ’80s was crazy and Sophomore Kiahna “It’s a style that can easily be picked Sophomore Victoria Schloenbach said “I love the party mood it gives off and With the ’80s style coming back, many “I have seen leggings, tight jeans and T different things to many people. It could simply be described as a way to yourself or the way you live your life. express throughout the world, people are noticing up back way its making style ’80s certain a to the top of the fashion world. Ewing said style in the ’80s was very distinct. extreme,” she makes what is nature extreme said. “The it noteworthy though.” Saneshige said she agreed really stands out. ’80s fashion out,” she said. “It’s striking, colorful and kind of edgy.” she loves ’80s style. that it is different than what fashion already seen.” she said. has outfits from that time are becoming more and more popular. longer tops coming back,” Leckie-Ewing said. “I have even seen stores and I scream, can’t buy ‘don’t stirrup them’ pants in Megan Sigler Staff Writer Reviews My Chemical Romance Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys y Chemical Romance’s newest release, “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys,” goes back to the roots of the band. With tracks like “Na Na Na,” “Sing” and “The MKids from Yesterday,” we hear the rhythmic bass and smooth electric guitars along with a mix of their oh-so-loveable vocalist. Since the release of “The Black Parade is Dead” in 2008, My Chemical entertainment Romance decided to take a break. However, with this new addition to their collection, all is not so well. | 32 This album includes tracks that have no musical ability such as “Look Alive,” “Sunshine” and “Jet-Star and the Kobra Kid/Traffic Report,” which is just an announcer with an attempt at a playwright. Much like the rest of My Chemical Romance’s albums, this one contains a story behind the lyrics, making the lyrics likable and easy to relate to. With a passionate sound and an easy-to-listen to performance, this album is on its way to becoming another chart-topper in the alternative scene. – Paiton Swope Nicki Minaj Pink Friday he highly anticipated Nicki Minaj album “Pink Friday” was released Nov. 22. Minaj’s previous hits have gotten attention not only from her fans, but from the media. In this album Nicki refers Tto her struggle to get people on board with her ideas and style. Songs like “Dear Old Nicki” show what Minaj has been through to become the successful female rapper she is today. Another song featuring Rihanna, “Fly,” shows her determination. Overall, the album showed Minaj experiments with her raps, showing her personal side in her work. The difference in her sound and focus may cause Minaj to lose some fans. On the flip side, her new song “Right Thru Me” has caught other listeners’ ears with a relationship that brings a personal feel to her music. For the Minaj that everyone knows, this album definitely gives off a different feel and changes the whole view of Minaj as a whole. Instead of the crazy and outrageous rapper, this album shows the inner shell of what the ‘Old Nicki’ was hiding. – Celeste Goldie Kanye West My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

anye West has once again popped out a beautiful album. “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” is without a doubt Yeezy’s best album yet, as well as the most disturbing. From start to finish Kthis album is mind-blowing and intense. There is an obvious intenseness and dark nature of the album; West put all of his emotions and stress into this album and it shows in every song. He no longer cares about how the public views him, and this album spills all of his emotions into his talent. His last four albums are nice compared to this disc, but they cannot compare. West has reached new levels in his musical talent; his rapping and singing have greatly improved in this album and his flow has definitely smoothed out. West reaches deep into your heart and into your mind, distorting all of your thoughts and feelings with his music. He has stepped out of accepted notions; this album was made for himself and that is what made it his best. – Jesse Sanchez-Strauss T.I. No Mercy .I. is back with his seventh studio album entitled “No Mercy.” The album features 19 tracks with catchy rhythms and sometimes haunting lyrics. Three fourths of the songs feature another Trecording artist which adds to the musical genius of the album. Tracks such as “No Mercy” and “Get Back Up” describe the struggles in one’s life. Familiar faces pop up throughout the album including Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Kanye West and Christina Aguilera. The song entitled “Castle Walls” featuring Christina Aguilera is beautiful and at the same time haunting, giving a diverse collaboration. Keri Hilson makes an appearance in the track “Got Your Back” which, with T.I.’s catchy raps, creates a song that you will want to play over and over again. One of the better tracks on the album is “Welcome to the World of” featuring Kanye West and Kid Cudi, destined to create a hit single. T.I.’s previous struggles are seen throughout the album further adding to the emotion and realism portrayed. This album is a sure addition to any mainstream music lover’s Christmas list. – Katie Markijohn

the viking views | 12.17.2010 entertainment SONY PICTURES/USED WITH PERMISSION Burlesque (Cher), former dancer from the club and legendary owner of a late night dance club Burlesque. Unfortunately the club is not doing so well. A place being spotted for development by the greedy investor Marcus (Eric Dane), Tess must fight for her company and continue the show. Yet

when one of the show girls falls ill, Ali finds her chance to fulfill | her dreams of being on stage. 33 The show is run by lip syncing and fantastic choreography. On one of her first nights performing, a jealous cast member cuts the vocals to her soundtrack. Ali is left in desperation and decides to show what she has: her voice. Being so appalled by what she hears, Tess decides to make Ali what Burlesque used to be all about. She stores it back to its former hrough song, dance, romance, fights, half-nude men and glory from the past decades and makes Ali the head of the show. women alike, “Burlesque” is the type of movie one would Soon Burlesque becomes the hot spot of the night again. Tnot expect to be judged by its cover. It takes a deeper role, Amidst her rise to fame at Burlesque, Ali catches the attention going into the lives of its characters, examining what feelings and of both Jack and Marcus. She struggles to decide who will love struggles each of them go through to succeed in the cut-throat her or use her. world of show business. Whether you are in the mood for glamour, drama, song, dance, Ali (Christina Aguilera) is a small town girl hoping to make romance or even some slapstick comedy, “Burlesque” is a good it big, so she packs up and heads to Los Angeles to take a shot at movie to see. Whether it is seen with friends, on a girl’s night fame. Little does she know, the place she finds to be hired at will out or on a date, “Burlesque” will leave you with a feeling that is change her life. Jack (Cam Gigandet) hires her first as a bartender somewhat indescribable. One recommendation though, don’t see where Ali tries her hardest to grab the attention of her boss Tess it with family, it makes it kind of awkward. – Madeline Tauscher PARAMOUNT PICTURES/ USED WITH PERMISSION Tangled isney’s newest animated comedy is a success. “Tangled” is the classic story of Rapunzel with a twist. Rapunzel D(Mandy Moore) is a princess who was kidnapped as a baby by an evil woman, Mother Gothel. Taken for her hair’s magical powers, she is raised as Mother Gothel’s daughter. Mother Gothel forbids Rapunzel to leave the tower that is their home. Every year on Rapunzel’s birthday, the king and queen release lanterns into the sky. Rapunzel watches them from her window, dreaming of seeing the lanterns in person. On the day before her eighteenth birthday, Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi), a thief who has just stolen a jeweled crown from the castle, life. They finally get to town and, after a day filled with songs and finds the tower while fleeing the royal guards. As he comes into the exploration, Flynn takes her out on the lake to see the lanterns. tower Rapunzel knocks him out with a frying pan. She takes the The lanterns are then released and she is amazed by them. This crown, refusing to return it until he takes her to see the lanterns. romantic moment is interrupted when things suddenly take a turn When he realizes that it is his only hope of retrieving the crown, for the worse. he agrees. They leave the tower, but run into some trouble because In some ways “Tangled” is a typical Disney cartoon. It has the of Flynn’s thievery which Rapunzel cunningly gets them out of singing, the dancing and of course the love story, but there are with the help of her extremely long hair. As all of this is happening, twists and turns throughout that make it different than the movies Mother Gothel is following them and waiting for the perfect time before it. There are a few cheesy parts as in every movie, but it is to strike. well balanced between the humor, the action and the love story. If Rapunzel and Flynn get to know each other as Rapunzel tells you are looking for a cute movie that will leave you happy and in Flynn of her hair’s healing power and he tells her the story of his a good mood at the end, Tangled is right for you.

– Emily Jakowski

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| 34 COURTESY OF CHRISTINA VASQUEZ COURTESY ROBINSON OF LAUREN Straight from the horse’sVIKING VIEWS STOCK PHOTO mouth Students take interest in horseback riding

Katie Markijohn discipline also, but she also competes in the “It’s definitely more important to me, Staff Writer Western discipline. and it’s what I want to do in college,” she orseback riding has found its “I show on the American Quarter Horse said. place at Hoover. Senior Stephanie Association circuit, and go to horse shows Rosso said horseback riding and caring HRosso, junior Lauren Robinson starting in March,” she said. for her horse have taught her many useful and sophomore Christina Vazquez all own She also said she has competed at the skills. and ride horses. Youth World Show and the All American “Horses teach you life lessons, and Rosso said she has been riding for 12 Quarter Horse Congress, two of the largest caring for your horse teaches you so many years and has owned her current horse for horse shows in the country. things,” she said. six years. Horseback riding has made an impact on Vazquez said she feels horseback riding “I’ve always just loved [horses] for as Vazquez and her involvement with horses is not a very well-known sport at Hoover long as I can remember,” and more she said. “Horses teach you life lessons, and caring for p e o p l e Vazquez said she should get always liked animals your horse teaches you so many things.” involved. and plans to work with “It teaches horses her entire life. – Stephanie Rosso you a lot of “Riding has always patience, and been really important to I think there me,” she said. has made her appreciate the sport and find is a lot more to it,” she said. Robinson said her interest in horses was a new respect for animals. Rosso agreed. initially sparked from her grandmother’s “It’s made me have more patience, “In this area, [horseback riding] is not involvement in the sport. and it’s made me realize to respect nature well-known because it is overshadowed by “She took me on a trail ride when I was more,” Vazquez said. other sports,” she said. young, so my interest just kind of came Robinson said she views her horse as a Robinson said the best part about from there,” she said. large part of her life. horseback riding is the way it makes her With years of riding under their belts, all “When I am having a bad day, I go to the feel. three compete with their horses. Rosso said barn,” she said. “It’s my happy place.” “Basically I zone out everything, and I she currently rides English and competes Rosso agreed. don’t pay attention to anything else,” she in Dressage which involves riding a horse “It helps if you have had a bad day to go said. over a course and performing the correct to the barn,” she said. Vazquez said the greatest reward is the maneuvers at each point. All three have made horses a huge part satisfaction she receives from horseback “I love the elegance of [Dressage] and of their lives. Robinson said when she is riding. the appearance; it’s very classic,” she said. competing with her horse she rarely has “When you have a horse that is so young Vazquez also rides the English discipline time for other activities. and you see [it] make progress it’s really but she competes in jumping which involves “I am gone between March and August rewarding,” she said.nv a timed course. at horse shows, so there is not much time to n (Top from left to right) n Junior Lauren “I really think that you and your horse think about anything else,” she said. Robinson poses with her horse at a show. are a team,” she said. Vazquez said although she plays tennis n Sophomore Christina Vazquez rides her Robinson participates in the English she is more involved in horseback riding. horse. n Senior Stephanie Rosso poses with her horse, Danny. the viking views | 12.17.2010 sports | 35 v n the viking views

| - Ryan Teis - Ryan 12.17.2010 “It’s “It’s very stressful and you feel very However, Gamble said he feels very “The team is always ready to compete,” Wakser said another thing “It that sometimes lasts after midnight on Wakser said the team is up against “There are many good teams from college, in wrestle to looking senior a As “It is a big tournament and there are The tournament can be difficult since “It’s one of the only times in wrestling Teis said one thing the team can do “What is going though my head is that tournaments, tournaments, which can take a major toll on the body. things,” everyday doing you’re while weak said. Wakser confidentin his team during they put in each day. because of the work the season Gamble said. “The wrestlers work preparing for competition daily.” hard contributes to the stress the players feel is the length of the tournament. Friday night and doesn’t finish until after eight on Saturday night,” he said. the to challenge a pose will who opponents team. three last states year including state Ohio’s he said. Wadsworth,” champion team; said he feels a lot of added pressure to Teis do well. a lot of very good teams so it looks good to colleges if you tournament,” Teis said. place “I look forward to at the holiday this tournament because it is always and fun it is a big challenge to place at pushes you to do better.” so it there is a lot said they are looking of Teis and Wakser both tough competition, but forward to it. where you get to wrestle in front of a large said. Wakser crowd,” to ensure success is attitude. to keep a positive I have to take one match at a time, and I envision the matches in he said. positive way,” my head in a As with during h the o l itournament. d a y He also said sometimes a player may feel weaker than because usual work hard of the and match hours, long and on top of that, some of the wrestlers are expected to cut some before weight I’m a senior but because it is also expected that you do better than the year before,” Teis said. any Wakser sport, said stress feels he and pressure start to build especially up,

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MRS. MARLENE RICHARDS “The pressure is higher not only because because only not higher is pressure “The Assistant coach Nick Gamble also said in the top ten “I think the team finishing Since this is one of the tougher in, Senior Ryan Teis said he will This usual. than him on put is pressure feels more is he said he so team, the on year last his be holding himself to high standards. year and get two or said. Wakser three finals,” guys into the the team. he has high hopes for is expected,” he said. “If we wrestle well, five would be great.” sneaking into the top tournaments the wrestling team competes “The pressure is higher not only because I’m because not only is higher “The pressure it is expected...” because also senior but a n Freshman he season for the wrestling has nearly started team and they will be competing in the highly anticipated

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Wakser said he has high expectations expectations high has he said Wakser “We placed fairly high last year and

n (Clockwise from down takes Teis above) Ryan Senior his opponent. the with wrestle, to prepares support of his teammates. Nathan Burns begins a pe- riod. T Annual tournament draws wrestling fans wrestling draws tournament Annual Devore Adrienne Staff Writer holiday tournament has Dec. been practicing 17. months prior tournament to Hoover the to get Sam ready Wakser said it for is one of it. the hardest tournaments Junior Hoover because many competes competing be teams will states, from other in including all over, in it. The Holiday Invitational will be held at Hoover. they well how considering team, his for have done in the past years. He said he make can members team his of few a hopes it very far this year, maybe even into the finals. we’re hoping to place at least eighth this Wrestling to victory to Wrestling Cheerleaders

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| Jenna Romell 36 Staff Writer El Campesino f going to a basketball or football game throughout the season, one may believe Ithe players outshine the cheerleaders. Though they do their best to keep the audience and team alike pumped up and 3520 Cleveland Ave. NW energized during the games, their real time Canton, OH 44709 to shine is during cheerleading competi- tions. 330.493.9801 So far this year, the team has done well, placing first at each of the three tourna- Open Seven Days a Week ments they participated in. Mon-Thurs 11:00-10:00 Junior Lydia Piero has been a cheerlead- Fri 11:00-10:30 er since her freshman year and continues to go to competitions this year. Sat 12:00-10:30 “[The cheerleaders have done] really Sun 12:00-9:00 well,” she said. “We’ve come in first every competition we’ve been at, and we’ve beat out some pretty good teams, like Jackson.” Even though the girls have done well and beaten Hoover’s rival, Jackson, the compe- Buy one Combination Platter get $3.00 off your second titions are not all fun and games, according to Miss Tiffany Walker, who coaches the team along with Miss Kristen Waseity. “[Competitions are] stressful,” Walker said. “Especially this year now that we’ve won first every competition so far, the girls want to say they’re undefeated and keep it going.” Walker also said she really likes coach- ing the girls. “I enjoy the relationships I have with [them],” she said. “They’re fun to work with and even though they work hard, they still make me laugh.” Piero agreed and said she loves to cheer and feels a strong bond with her team- mates. “Everyone’s really encouraging and works together, which helps us come to- gether to win,” she said. Along with the competitions at other schools, the cheerleaders recently hosted an exhibition here at Hoover. This means that while the team hosted the competition, they did not participate in it. Piero said her favorite thing about the tournaments is “the competitive atmo- sphere and the suspense waiting to see who wins.” According to Walker, the girls this year are similar to those on the competition team in the years previous. “[These are] the girls who want to com- pete.” nv

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eing a Once a week before the games started, I the league creator and my Superbowl Brown’s would update my team, benching players competitor. He told me I should tune in Bfan, I who had a bye week and playing those to some of the games. As the day went could easily who were projected to be high scorers. on, I checked the scores of my team and spend this Though I followed this procedure each realized I was only a few points behind entire column week, I was not really into it. Perhaps it Jack, giving me a sense of hope that I ranting about was because the future of my fantasy could actually win. how much of a team looked bleak. But then something Before I knew it, things had become disappointment unexpected happened: my team started incredibly dramatic; I was two or three the Browns are, doing well. I soon learned fantasy football points behind Jack. All of his players had about how it was much more enjoyable when I was finished playing and I had one player, Kyle would be nice winning. I began paying more attention to Orton, playing the last few minutes of his to cheer on a team that actually had a my team and before I knew it I had made game. His team, the Denver Broncos, chance at making it past regular season. it to the playoffs. was behind by a great deal of points Don’t get me wrong, I’m a Browns fan The stakes increased for my fantasy and clearly had no chance at winning. through it all, but it’s exhausting to keep team as I made it to the last playoff game. However, that didn’t mean he couldn’t hope of them doing well. That being This was it. The winner of this game score points for my team. said, I decided to do something about would continue on to the Super Bowl. By I was simultaneously watching both it. Naturally, my first idea was to join a this point I had no apathy left; I wanted the last minute of my game and the live fantasy football league. score updates on my computer, in I had never intended to become “I spent a lot of time planning and addition to being on the phone with involved in fantasy football. To Jack. Orton threw a long, complete be quite honest, I thought the pass in the final seconds of the entire concept of it was dumb perfecting game and I watched as my point and reserved for diehard football my team for the Super Bowl.” total became higher than Jack’s. I fans. Certainly I, someone who is had won the Super Bowl. only slightly knowledgeable about I would be lying if I said I wasn’t football (the extent of my knowledge to win. But because I was playing the excited by this. I was thrilled. I loved seeing came from the Cleveland Browns, if that league’s two year defending champion, I my team win. And though this year my says anything toward my credibility), had tried not to get my hopes up. But much to fantasy team is not as great, I still enjoy no place in this business. Nevertheless, my surprise, like the rest of the season, I the league. I never would have expected last year, when some of my friends asked won; I was going to the Super Bowl. to become a part of the fantasy world, but me to join their league, I decided to give I spent a lot of time planning and now that I am, I hope to put some more it a shot. perfecting my team for the Super Super Bowl titles in my name. Before the start of the football season Bowl. One of the common the league got together and had the problems I ran into was official “draft.” Graced with a third round that all of my best players draft pick, I chose Adrian Peterson, one were on guaranteed of the top fantasy picks. Or at least that’s play-off bound teams, what all of the fantasy football magazines meaning they would most told me. likely lack a great deal of After choosing Peterson the rest of my playing time. I ended up team seemed to fall into place. Among my deciding to play most of top scorers were Green Bay quarterback my second-string players. Aaron Rogers and wide receiver Greg I was hopeful for a Jennings. With strong players in most win but in reality I knew of my other positions, I had somehow my chances were slim- managed to come up with a decent team. to-none. Despite my Though I had no idea what I was doing, I anxiousness for those was ready for the season to begin. final Sunday games, for My team was off to a rocky start, much the most part I forgot to my dismay. Actually, that’s a lie; I was about my fantasy team indifferent to the losses of my team. that day. That was until Despite my indifference, I kept with it. I got a call from Jack, 12.17.2010 | the viking views Sports Briefs

he snow is falling, cars are slipping around the road and Evans will look to lead both the boys and girls swimming teams Ohio’s high school football state champions have been by example.

|sports named. It is time to turn our attention to the next round Unlike many others, the hockey players love the ice. Their sea- 38T of sporting seasons. Whether you love to swim, play basketball, son is well underway, but they unfortunately lost their match-up wrestle, bowl or watch gymnastics, there is sure to be a winter against Orange County 6-0. On a more positive note, senior Ethan sport that caters to your needs. Bishop had 45 saves throughout their four periods. Their first With seniors Nyles Evans, Brandon Crues, Kyle Arnold and league win came against Aurora Greenman 2-1. Chad Feinberg, the Viking’s basketball team will look to have an- On the mats, The Hoover varsity wrestlers won the Dick Hoover other successful season. Additionally, the girls will also be looking Duals for the second year in a row. Head coach Mr. John Grasinger to have success in basketball this season. They recently scored an was able to score his first victory as the head coach. They will go early victory against Glenoak. to Medina for their next competition. If being in the water is more your forté, the swim team’s cap- So, with the future in sight, Hoover will continue to excel in tains have also been named. Seniors Brock Grandjean, Zac Hawk- sports. Rain, sleet, snow or hail, the Hoover Vikes will be excited ins, Stephanie Rosso, Jaquelyn Misanik, Ali Grandjean and Jenny for the upcoming competition. – Clint Yoos Wrestling The wrestling team traveled to Toledo Dec. 3 to compete in the Dick Hoover Duals at Springfield High School. The Vikings won all seven matches. The first round had Hoover victorious over Delta, 51-16. The team defeated Whitmer 67-6 and Perrysburg 46-24 in rounds two and three. On Dec. 4, the Vikings defeated opponents Elida 49-18, Sandusky 50-18, Perrysburg 38-25 and Delta 44-25. Hoover had 37 pins and received first place overall in the tournament. PHOTO COURTESY OF MRS. MARLENE RICHARDS

Boys Swimming AJ CROFFORD The boys pulled away with a win over Massillon 120-43. Freshman Zach Ken- nedy was able to win in the 200-yard medley relay. Hoover also had firsts in the butterfly, 100 backstroke, 200 freestyle relay, 100 backstroke, 500 free- style, and the 100 breaststroke. The boys, looking for a win, will have plyed at Boardman Dec. 12. AJ CROFFORD Girls Basketball Currently, the girls have begun their regular season campaign in basketball. Tipping off against Glenoak Dec 3, the girls were able to score a well-played victory 46-35. The girls will look to take this momentum all the way through the regular season. They will play Lake and Austintown Fitch next.

n Sophomore Harrison Blackledge brings the ball across the timeline in Hoover’s win over Lincoln West. The final score was 93-47. Girls Swimming The girls swimming team pulled away with a win Dec. 4, beating Massillon with a score of 118-52. Senior Jacquelyn Misanik led the time in the 200 freestyle and the 100 backstrokes. Hoover also had first place finishes in the freestyle and the freestyle relay as well. The girls will look to take on Boardman at the next meet.

Boys Basketball The boys basketball team has begun their regular season with a stellar win. They played their first game against Lincoln West Dec. 3 and defeated the team with a score of 93-47. The boys looked unstoppable and are now 1-0. They will play North and Austintown Fitch in their upcoming games. Sports Updates AJ CROFFORD the viking views | 12.17.2010 sports| 39 the viking views

| 12.17.2010 n (Clockwise from top left) Freshman Kaylee Stroemple fights for the ball against a Glenoak defender. The girls won their home opener 46-35. n Junior Emily Evans swims the 500 freestyle against Copley Dec. 3. They won the meet with a score of 126-44. n Senior Brandon Crues drives down the court in the first boys game. The team defeated Lincoln West 93-47. n Senior Zac Hawkins swims the but- terfly in a meet against Copley. The boys swim team won their first home meet 96-74.ALL PHOTOS BY AJ CROFFORD

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