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Vol. 95 • No. 1 • October/November 2015 • Lakewood High School • 14100 Franklin Blvd. • Lakewood, OH 44107 www.lakewoodtimes.net Editorial Policy Staff 2015/2016 As preservers of democracy, our schools shall protect, Contentsencourage, and enhance free speech and the exchange of Staff: Editors’ ideas as a means of protecting our American way of life. The Times and its staff are protected by, and bound to, the prin- Editor : Jacklyn Voll ciples of the First Amendment and other protections and Sam Stone limitations afforded by the Constitution and the various Emily Suleiman court decisions implementing those principles. Abbey Stone It is the mission of The Lakewood Times, the official Sophie Sanders newsmagazine of Lakewood High School, to serve as a Assistant Editor: public forum that promotes the gathering and exchange of Eman Naserallah Summer Ramirez ideas, and uphold high journalistic standards for the pur- Hailley Ohmer pose of enriching the lives of our readers. The Times is established as an open forum for student Section Editors: Jacob Forester expression and as a voice in the uninhibited, free and open Mandy Muscatello discussion of issues. The Times will not be reviewed or re- Ashley Hirsch (Online) strained prior to publication. Content of the Times, there- Ozemenay Taylor (Sports) Ashley Beckett fore, reflections only the views of the student staff or indi- Muna Haroun vidual students and not school officials. Students may use online media to educate, inform, and entertain their read- Adviser: Dennis Ebner Ashley Baus ers. Both the school and the cyber community are entitled Mackenzie Christofek to the same protections and subject to the same freedoms and responsibilities, as all other student media outlined in this policy. Online media are forums for self-expression and are similar to traditional media, in their freedoms, responsibilities, and professional obligations. As such they will not A brighter future...... 4 be subject to prior review or restraint. Student journalists may use online media to report news and information, to communicate with other students and individuals, to question and consult with experts, and to locate material, to Homecoming throwback...... 10 meet their news gathering and research needs. The Times, and staff, will strive to avoid publishing any material determined by student editors or the student edito- 80’s playlist...... 12 rial board to be unprotected, that is, material that is libelous, obscene, materially disruptive of the school process, an un- warranted invasion of privacy, a violation of copyright laws Rundown on the Touchdown...... 13 or electronic manipulations changing the essential truth of the photo or illustrations. Other obligations can be found in the handbook available to each student. The Times adviser will not act as a censor. Lakewood’s women’s sports...... 14 If questions arise over specific copy as defined within this policy, student journalists will seek the advice of the communications attorney from the Student Press Law Cen- Changes in Time...... 15 ter. The Times editorial board as a whole will be responsible for determining editorial opinions, which represent the opinions of a majority of the editorial board. No single Teacher’s Experience...... 16 member of the Times can be held responsible for editorial content decisions. The Times is a tool in the learning process of journalism and operates as a learning laboratory. Any student may be a member of the staff, with or without Halloween in Lakewood...... 18 prior journalism experience or enrollment on the staff for credit. As a forum for student expression, the Times will publish all letters to the editor, provided they are 300 words Hijab struggles...... 20 or less and contain the author’s name, house, and address. On occasion, we will publish letters using the “name with- held” providing the Times editor, or a team editor, knows Senior lifestyles...... 21 the author’s identity. We reserve the right to withhold a letter or column and return it for more information if we determine it contains items of unprotected speech as defined by this policy. Let- Healthy or Hungry...... 22 ters will be edited for spelling and grammar. Should a letter contain errors in fact, excessive grammatical errors or be too long, it will be returned to the author for re submis- Rake your bookshelf...... 26 sion. Deadlines for letters and columns will be no later than ten days before the next publication date. The Times may choose to report student, staff, faculty, and alumnus deaths Sparkle effect...... 28 as he editorial board is made aware of them. We reserve the right to decide not to cover a death based on relevance, timeliness and circumstances. In cases where the editorial board decided not to cover death, letters to the editor in re- The Phoenix...... 30 gard to that death could be printed. Drake...... 32 2 The Lakewood Times ContentsEditors’

Dear Readers, As this issue is distributed frequent events are happen- Hey everyone, I’m Eman Naserallah and this year ing as we write, read and learn. For instance the 2016 presiden- I will be co-editing with Emily! This issue, aside from my tial election, Syria Attack – Russia Fires Missiles, new technology past issues, was different. I’m working with a new staff is launching, new songs are coming out, hundreds of new spe- and I’ve made some really great friends. I consider The cies are found, buildings are being destroyed,letters and the list just Times a second family; we’re together everyday and we goes on. Such events happen in the past and we distinguish it get closer and closer each day of the year. will happen in the future by the release dates that they have it set This issue is basically the staff introducing them- on by. Events all over the world are happening and we reminisce, selves to the public and definitely showcasing their tal- so with out further ado, reminisce these particular highlights with ents. us. I look forward to working with the staff to bring to It is an honor to write this, but allow me to formally in- the school, and community, a successful paper. troduce myself. Hello, I’m Emily Suleiman a senior this year and Here’s to a great school year and (hopefully) a The Lakewood Times Editor. The Times is immensely important busy news year! to the staff members and I and hopefully you all. I followed in the footsteps of my sister who is an Alumni Times Staff and never Sincerely, regretted the day I included this in my schedule. Being dedicated Eman Naserallah to writing is important. I hope to carry on after high school, and Assistant Editor work with a magazine or journalism although; overall one of my majors will be definitely English. I’m not too sure if anyone reads these but then again if you do, I thank you greatly. I hope each and every individual enjoys our articles that we all take time and numerous amounts of editing and revising on, for you all to sit back and understand the current events of the past, present, and future.

Sincerely, Emily Suleiman, Editor

ON THE COVER... In keeping with the “Throwback” theme of this edition, senior members of the Times staff have shared pictures of themselves from their younger days. Pictured (left to right, top to bottom) are Jacklyn Voll, Em- ily Suleiman, Ashley Hirsch, Ashley Beckett, O.Z. Taylor and Mackenzie Christofek.

October/November 2015 3 The Bright Future of Lakewood By Ashley Beckett

Have you taken a stroll or drive around Lakewood lately? Do you remember how it used to look when you were a kid? Numerous things have changed in that short amount of time. Several school buildings and businesses have been torn down and/or rebuilt. Half of our high school once known as the “old building,” has recently been demolished, Lakewood High School soon to be rebuilt into a brand new, beautiful setup in the upcoming school year of 2017- 2018. Along with the high school, Lincoln, Grant and Roosevelt Elementary have been demolished and are being replaced in a $100 million project to rebuild Lakewood. The three elementary schools are expected to be finished by 2016-2017. It was a little emotional for some of Lakewood’s residents to watch the schools they once attended being demolished. However, they had to accept it as an improvement for the in- coming students that will be attending school in Lincoln Elementary the new and improved buildings. With every passing day, more and more of the elementary schools are being built. As for the high school, it was much larger, making the project longer to construct than the other three. The demolition of Lake- wood High School started later due to the school year still being in session. When any school gets torn down, there has to be a ground breaking to start fresh and show that there will be a new beginning. Lincoln’s ground breaking was held on March 13th of 2015, Roosevelt’s ceremony was held Roosevelt Elementary on April 23rd of 2015, Grant’s was held on April 21st of 2015 and last but not least, Lakewood High School’s ground-breaking ceremony was held on August 27th of 2015. The district decided on this project in 2003, planning on it taking ten years. Even though it is taking more than ten years, it will soon be completed in the upcoming school years. The dates of completion may change and many of us will not be here to witness the new schools. Virtual pictures show exactly what the plans are for the construction. We are very excited to see the finished product of our new Grant Elementary schools and how they will affect Lakewood for the better.

pictures from Lakewoodcityschools.org 4 The Lakewood Times The Times Through the Times By Sam Stone

The Lakewood Times is the open forum newsmagazine run by students for students at Lakewood High School. Founded in 1923, the Times has been the school’s news outlet for nearly a century. For that cen- andtury, always the staff to has inform been and working entertain to find its readers.the next big story to cover, toSince figure this out publication what leads is can an openhook theforum audience (open - mitted to cover many sensitive topics that many other schoolto expression papers possibly and discussion), could not. the Still, students the staff has are limi per- tations on the topics that get published. Problems such as scandals or accusations of false information are always avoided by the staff. “We have a very supportive administration, and a responsible staff” says Dennis Ebner, Times adviser. When the Times started. it was really quite different from what you see today. It was usually around up. five pagesThe and number had very of few issues graphics was considerably -- a rather dull larger, set publishing about twenty issues per year, compared to

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October/November 2015 5 What Happened To Your Self-Direct? By Abbey Stone

The 2015-2016 school year you still have the freedom to go to lunch, halls that reached up to 250 students per marks the first time for as far back as most the library, or a teacher’s room. The general class. Self directs before 1986, too, al- can remember -- faculty, students, and environment of the classroom is one that is lowed students significantly more freedom: alumni alike, that a self directed period has more laid back than what had been seen in upperclassmen were allowed to even leave not been an option for an upperclassmen 9th and 10th grade study halls as well. campus if they wished. So it was not dif- schedule. Though its dismissal from Lake- In practice, self direct was a study ficult to understand why many seniors de- wood High School was a quiet and non- hall period anyway. scribed themselves as feeling “degraded” controversial one, many are still left won- Liability issues, too, played a part when interviewed for a 1986 Lakewood dering: “What happened to self direct?” in the reform of self direct. Though stu- Times Article discussing this same issue. Besides a name change? Virtually dents were supposed to check in at the Their loss and transition was a lot nothing. beginning of their self direct period, many more extreme than ours. In addition to being the first self- did not. It became difficult to keep track of Though what we recognize as directless year, it is also the first L-Room- them, which became a safety issue. self directs in theory still technically ex- less year in quite some time as well. With- The easiest way to solve this fairly ist through upperclassmen study halls, its out this “homebase” room, which was a common problem was to make a compul- transformation back into a study period basic necessity for making sure such an sory study hall. marks another small cultural loss. The name independent block of time ran smoothly This year is not the first time LHS “self direct” had a kind of specialness to it; and safely for students, the Board of Edu- has seen its self direct periods discontin- it held subtle connotations of growing up cation and the school needed to make mi- ued either. and gaining access to more freedoms and nor changes to self directs to ensure they In 1986, a massive influx of new privileges as an older student. kept their structure while LHS is being re- students, coupled with a record low drop- It seemed like a reward; an inside structured. out rate, resulted in Lakewood having more tradition. Just like that, self direct became students than it knew what to do with. Though it was not a dramatic upperclassmen study halls. Again, faced with the problem of too many loss, and it departed from LHS with little Though the new name suggests students to allow them to wander around acknowledgement from students, it is still that its the complete opposite, these study unaccounted for, self direct disappeared. is another part of the school’s history, in a halls essentially keep the “self direct” char- That time, however, self directs were sense, that was left behind in 2015. acteristics -- you still have to check in and swapped out in favor of all grade study

Illustration by the author

6 The Lakewood Times Fashion Flashback By Hailley Ohmer

Fashion has not always been the way it is now. Believe it or not, the old is becoming the new once again. Coming back in style are some great old trends and some not-so-great trends. Let’s travel back in time and have a look at some of the worst and best fashion trends. Our travel begins with the roaring 20’s. According to Retro Waste, the polyester suit in all of its horrifying glory was making a rise. Some would say, the flappers were the scene. They were the women during the prohibition period that dared to go against the “usually” modest style, with dresses showing off their ankles and plenty of sparkle. The look was only to be completed with an outstanding head- piece, preferably with a feather on it. The 20’s made a huge impact on the fashion industry. Moving on, fashion in the 30’s was just as fabulous as the 20’s. A big trend some today might find unattractive was shoulder pads. Shoulder pads were bigger than big Photo by Blog Spot -- the trend women just couldn’t go without. The 30’s also This picture shows Christina harbored fur, floral print, and having your initials engraved or stitched into your items. her 70’s TV show “Married with Applegate in a typical outfit from The 40’s and 50’s were one of the most significant de- Children.” cades in history. They were magical! They were beautiful! Full skirts, red lips, and cat eyes. It was a very structured, classic and elegant time. This was also the time when pin up fashion was becoming highly popular. Complex Style describes the pin up style as a time of Extravagance, full and fabulous. Who wouldn’t have loved it? Oh, the 60’s. Pinterest had great inspiration represent- ing some major trends include knit polos, granny glasses and bell-bottoms. The 60’s had its own version of the bowl haircut that they called the mop top hairstyle. Another fun hit was beatnik style. This was the poetry reading, bongo player stereotype look. The 70’s -- what a great era! From the prints to the flow Photo by Daily Pictures of fabric, one of the most iconic pieces of the 70’s was the wrap. With its versatility, comfort and flow, why would you This picture shows a modern ever say no? You could say that this era had that certain take on a classic, formal look hippie vibe to it. Fasbak says their favorite trend was pop from the 60’s topping. Pop topping is fashion made entirely of pop tabs. Neon colors and bold prints never fail. Using a line from real clear, “the 80’s were so bright that we’re amazed everyone didn’t go blind.” One of the worst trends of the 80’s was parachute pants. They were very popular in the MC Hammer music video. Spandex was also highly popular. This was also the decade of mullets, leg warmers, fanny packs and rat-tails. It’s clear that fashion has certainly come a long way. Fashion does not just stop here though! It will change as time goes on. One day there will be an article on our greatest hits in fashion. So always remember to dress for you. Photo provided by Pinterest

This picture is a takeoff of the popular pin- up pictures from the 40’s and 50’s

October/November 2015 7 ClubsBy Mackenzie Christofek Then Vs. Now

Lakewood High has been standing for many years - tall and proud. Now of course, there are many signs of change happening at our school ranging from the demolition, self direct being cut from schedules, and many new faculty members. There is much more to be seen that is also changing. Clubs and activities are one of the thriving and most valued quali- ties Lakewood High has to offer. But do you know how long your favorite clubs have been in full swing? How about old clubs that are now electives? It may be an odd thing to think about, but back in 1996 Lakewood High had at least 30 clubs! That is slightly less than what we have today. Many of these clubs and after-school activities have now been turned into electives or West Shore pro- grams including, Electronics, Child and Elder Care, Cinema, Psychology,and Ceramics. These are now all are fun and engaging classes. However, with good, there is often a downside to things. Along with many great and enjoyable clubs, Lakewood has had a few failures and not very successful clubs. Some of those include Astronomy Club, Council for Exceptional Children, FHA Hero (Fu- ture Homemakers of America - Home economic related occupa- tions), Earth Group (which is now associated with Help 2 others), Marketing Education, Welding, Science Olympiad, Russian club, Latin club, and Boys Volleyball. Some new clubs have arisen and a few old clubs are still going strong, Academic Challenge, Barnstormers, Civic Stage Crew, Dance Group, H2O, German Club, French Club, Model UN, and Key Club are all still existing clubs that our parents, aunts, uncles and family friends may have been awfully familiar with! Out with the old and in with the new. These clubs are new or improved! Phoenix Club is now has a role in the Lakewood Times! Philosophy Club, Gamers Club, Fashion, and even Chem- istry Club are new placements on our long list of clubs currently at Lakewood High. Embrace the past and enjoy the present. Lakewood of- fers many extracurricular opportunities to its student, ranging from the interests of just about every one! What clubs sparks your interest?

Photo Credit 1952 and 1991 LHS Cinemas

8 The Lakewood Times What’s new with technology? By O.Z. Taylor

Yes, I’m assuming you have witnessed that emotional, with- drawn kid with music blasting out of his or her oversized headphones. Yes, you have seen that mother tapping away at the Internet, while a baby cries, forcing the mother to hush her offspring. We, as a decade, grew up constantly immersed in technological advancements that promote at-your-hand communication and instant happiness, whether through iPhones, gaming consoles, lap- tops, or… watches? (Such as the Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Gear Watch). But are these technological advancements a good thing? The growth of technology has negatively influenced the so- cial interactions of today’s youth because it isolates us from reality, and hinders communication. Now listen, I know I’m sounding like a 50-year-old grandpar- ent, critiquing the thing that is so important to our everyday lives, but as I said, there are advantages, too.

Take a look at these new interesting concepts, or soon-to- This nifty device is designed for use with up to three devices. come-out gadgets, that are sure to make our lives a thousand times easier according to Techfreak.com: the Easy-Switch dial, respond to a message on your smartphone orYou type can a work tweet on on a yourreport tablet. on your computer, and with the flick of

This Smartpen allows you to record audio while you’re taking notes, and then play them back later. You can save and share interactive notes to your computer, iPad or iPhone via a micro- USB connector that also allows you to recharge your pen. The memory storage holds 400 or 800 hours of recorded audio, depending on the model, and includes an OLED display that makes it easy to navigate smartpen apps. The iFusion is an integrated communications docking station for the Apple iPhone. Combining the capabilities of many top-selling iPhone accessories into a single device, the iFusion utilizes built-in Bluetooth Photo Credit 1952 and 1991 LHS Cinemas design to deliver superior voice quality that meets the requirements of today’stechnology, home a fulland duplex business speaker consumer. phone and a patented ergonomic

All photos courtesy of ww.blog.tmcnet.com

October/November 2015 9 SLIDING IT BACK!

By Mandy Muscatello

Homecoming has been a tradition for many years and still is a great time. Styles have changed but the fun has still remained. Just remember, ten years from now OUR dresses will probably be out of style.

Photos courtesy of 1992-1998 Lake- wood High school Cinemas

10 The Lakewood Times10 SLIDING IT BACK! LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL “HOCO” FLASHBACK

Photo courtesy of 1920 Lakewood High School Yearbook. 10 October/November 2015 11 ThrowbackMusic was a big hit in the 80’s,80's with the funky dance moves,playlist big hair, and colorful outfits. Bring those leg warmers out of the closet, turn up the stereo, and throwback with these 80’s songs.

By Jacklyn Voll

“Take On Me” – A - ha “Jessie's Girl” – Rick Springfield “Like A Virgin” – Madonna ”Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey

“Eye Of The Tiger” - Survivor “The Final Countdown” - Europe “Livin' On a Prayer” - Bon Jovi “Listen to Your Heart” - Roxette

“Another One Bites the Dust” – Queen “Jump” – Van Halen “Eternal Flame” – The Bangles “Physical” – Olivia Newton-John

“Total Eclipse of the Heart” – Bonnie Tyler “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper “Sweet Child of Mine” – Guns N Roses

Album covers courtesy of Amazon.com 12 The Lakewood Times The Rundown on the Touchdown By Mandy Muscatello

Here is a little insight on Coach Mike Ribar’s experience with the Lakewood football program. Over the course of time, things have obvi- ously changed in many ways...

When you were in high school, how was coaching then versus now? “Technology has played a big part of the difference. I used to watch film on a 2 wheel projector. The players these days can watch it home as many times as they want.”

Do you think school spirit has changed? “I think that there are more things to do in high school now and it has taken away from the school spirit. I would love to see an old-fashioned Pep Rally.”

Why do you think the football teams have not been as successful as they were? “A lot has to do with that - number of players - Opponents - More activities to participate in - just some of the reasons.”

How do you define the “Ranger Way”? ‘It is tradition. Being aggressive on the field. One Ranger playing for all of the Rangers.”

What was Lakewood football like when you were growing up? “We won back-to-back LEL (Lake Erie League) Championships. We had 42 seniors on our team. That is more than the juniors and seniors combined now. People played to be a part of something successful.”

Who were some iconic coaches/players that you believe represented Lakewood football at its best? “Names that come to mind - Coach Kerschbaum, Coach Fell, Coach Ci- olek, Coach Vanuch, and Coach Slagle, Players - John Massimiani, George Harouvis, Ryan Rustad, John Koz, Tom Photo courtesy of The Lakewood Observer Bilski, Dave Craddock, Ken Voll, JJ Bennett, to name a few.”

How do you think the Lakewood football program is affected by local private schools? “The same way it has always been. Having St. Edward in Lakewood and St. Ignatius 115 streets away, doesn’t make it easy. We will do our best to make our program, one that you would be proud to play in.”

What do you think our team’s weaknesses and strengths are? “Physical” – Olivia Newton-John “Weakness - Depth. We can’t get hurt, which has already happened. Strengths - Team ppeed and execution.”

Do you have a coach from Lakewood that influences the way you coach now? “I think that I have taken what I can from a lot of coaches throughout the years. I would like to think that Coach Kerschbaum, Coach Ciolek, Coach Vanuch, Coach Johns, Coach Sadowski and many others have all influenced my coaching style.”

October/November 2015 13 A History Of Lakewood’s Women’s Sports By Abbey Stone

“For many years people have Since its earliest days, LHS has begins with the establishment of the Girls’ had the idea that girls do not care for had an abundance of motivated and tal- Athletic Association in 1918. It was made athletics with the same sportsman-like ented female athletes. Whether you are a up of 12 girls. The organization was more of spirit that boys do. But this is entirely Lady Ranger or not, the history and pro- a membership club to promote interest in wrong as far as Lakewood High is con- gression of Lakewood’s women’s sports athletics rather than an actual team sports cerned anyway,” reads the introduction teams command interest. for Lakewood girls. From that point, girls’ to the Girls’ Sports section of the 1921 The timeline of the Lakewood athletics at Lakewood began to evolve... Lakewood High School Cinema. High School’s Women’s Sports History

1921: Available team sports for female students were

swimming, hiking, baseball, and basketball. They were intramural (competitions held between members of the same school) however, and were held through gym classes. 1933: “Conventional” team sports such as basketball and baseball are no longer offered for girls competitively again until 1955. If they wanted to have a tournament, it had to be scheduled during their study halls. Boys teams of the same sports, however, were already competing against other cities. 1938: Girls’ sports still continued to be categorized as “clubs” rather than teams, with the most popular being the Tankateer Swim Club 1958: Majorettes (now the Rangerettes) and Cheerleading were the only non-intramural option for girls sports and were incredibly popular as a result. 1969: Girls’ sports teams are finally a part of interscho- lastic team competitions. Notably, the Girls’ Gymnastics team competed in a District Meet in Rocky River in April 1920 Lakewood High School Girls Basketball Champions. Photo Credit: 1919-20 of that year. Lakewood High School Cinema 1972: Nationally, Title 9 is passed, forbidding gender based discrimination in educational settings (Sports 1986: The Ohio High School Athletic Association terminated the long- teams at schools included) standing rule that prohibited men and women to participate together in the 1974: The Tankateers, achieve status as a competitive same sport. Students, Adrienne Simmons and Missy Delaney tried out for Swimming and Diving team within the Lake Erie League the Lakewood Boy’s Wrestling team as a result (The wrestling coach at the time was not informed of this rule unfortunately until the end of the season, 1979: The Girls’ Gymnastics team wins the State cham- and they were denied membership on the team. They tried again the fol- pionships after an undefeated season with a score of lowing year, however) 206.3. It was the first State title for Lakewood since the 1995: Lakewood’s girls’ basketball team reached the state tournament Boys’ Wrestling won in 1948. Among this talented group where they defeated nationally-ranked Pickerington in the semifinals, but was much loved former Spanish teacher (now French 1 ended the state tourney as runner-up with a loss to Beavercreek. Standout at the middle schools), Stephanie Boyd. In this year as players included 6’6” Summer Erb and point guard Leslie Favre. well, Girls’ Cross Country finally became an interscholas- 2004: Shocking the school, the mostly underclassmen comprised tic sport. Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team breezed through their season and tri- umphantly placed first in the Lake Erie League Championships.

14 The Lakewood Times Changes in Time By Ashley Beckett

A lot has changed thicker strapped tank tops that styles change but the class- building itself has also changed. throughout Lakewood High are looser around the waist with es, clubs, sports and activi- In the beginning, Lakewood School over the years. The shorts that go past the player’s ties have also changed. Some High School was one building style of clothing has seen the knees. Some agree that fa- classes from back in the day known as the “old building”. most drastic change, from the mous basketball player, Mi- such as archery, woodshop, Over time they added on what clothing worn to school to the chael Jordan was the first one driving school and astronomy is known as the “new building”. uniforms of many sports. The to start the trend of wearing have been removed but many The old building was torn down sports uniforms that have not longer shorts in the 80’s. An- others have been added in and is going to be rebuilt into an made a very big change are other uniform that made a big place. Electives like ceramics, even newer building. The cur- football, track, wrestling and jump in style is cheerleading. multiple art classes, cooking rent new building is going to be hockey. Other sports such as Cheerleading uniforms used classes and science classes known as the old building when tennis, volleyball, cheerleading, to be pleated skirts that went have been added into our op- the newer one is finished. With baseball and basketball have down to their knees, sweaters tions. Clubs like Ski Club, the new building, there are go- uniforms that were changed that were heavy with many dif- Gamer’s Club, Race and Diver- ing to be new styles, new uni- over time. Two of the main uni- ferent Lakewood logos on them sity Club and many more have forms, new classes, activities, form changes are cheerleading from year to year with no hair been created throughout the clubs and sports. With time and basketball. The basketball bows. Their uniforms are now years. There are several more there will always be something uniforms used to be thinner made up of three different parts opportunities offered at Lake- new. The present right now will strapped tank tops that were including a liner, a top shell and wood High School. soon be the past faster than tighter at the waist with short a straight skirt with hair bows. Along with things in- we think. Who knows what the shorts. Now the uniforms are Not only did the uniforms and side of the high school, the future will hold for Lakewood High School.

Photo courtesy of Lakewood yearbook 2000, 1993, 1991 and Lakewoodcityschools.org

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Orchestra teacher Elizabeth Hankins is the subject of our next in- Teacher’s terview.. When did you begin teaching at LHS? Experience Ms. H: “I began in 1993.” What’s your biggest goal in your classes? By Jacob Forester Ms. H: “To help my students go farther in their passions than they thought they could.”

All of our teachers play a significant role at Lakewood What has been your best moment as a teacher? High School, and care deeply about their students. However, Ms. H: “Watching a student ‘get it,’ and then get excited Elizabeth Hankins and Matt Heslep both stand out to me. I have about ‘it.’ ” gained much from both, and both teachers make quite the difference in their students’ lives. What has been your biggest struggle as a teacher? Ms. H: “Helping kids overcome obstacles that they have How has teaching been for you? no control over.” Mr. H: “When I first started teaching, I really suffered, I didn’t know how to educate. I always worked outside of class and Why did you choose to teach? it felt neverending. Teaching is hard and it took a lot of hard work, Ms. H: “Really like being around kids, helping them attain but that’s how I’ve gotten better, and now I love my job down to their goals, giving them the ability to better themselves, and really every last detail -- well, almost every last detail.” see what’s possible.”

What is your favorite part of teaching? Has there been a difference in your students now compared to Mr. H: “Being a member of such a great community of when you first began teaching? teachers and students has been such a cool experience. Addition- Ms. H: “Tired, students now are tired. A lot more tired.” ally, seeing students develop has been an eye-opening experience.” Has teaching been how you imagined it to be? Ms. H: “No, it’s a lot more rewarding, it’s a way of impact- What do you enjoy the least about teaching? ing the world without directly knowing.” Mr. H: “Grading, grading, and more grading. It’s very boring.”

Where do you feel you excel as a teacher? Mr. H: “I excel at helping students become better learn- ers, and harder workers.”

Where do you feel you struggle as a teacher? Mr. H: “Not allocating enough time to creating my lesson plans.”

How have your students changed over time? Mr. H: “When I first began teaching, students barely used the internet and didn’t have that informative source. Now students are constantly on the internet and have this new awesome resource that can really better their education.”

If you were to restart your teaching career, would you do it differently? How so? Mr. H: “Yes, I would definitely do it differently! I would have tried to work closer with more veteran teachers.”

If you’re interested in traveling and exploring and expe- Photo courtesy of Getty Images riencing new cultures and ideas, be sure to check out the Greece trip Mr. Heslep will be taking later this year.

16 The Lakewood Times Parking Spots Don’t Want to be Found By Eman Naserallah

We have a problem Lakewood High. morning, and she says the time she arrives It has nothing to do with protests, illegal everyday didn’t really change from last year. substances on campus, or even the lack of She also put a positive spin on this whole actual classrooms. mayhem by saying, “I think it gives us a No, none of that. glimpse of the people who work in Down- Our problem is you and your car. town Cleveland. [Like] the people that don’t Now, this might not necessarily be ad- have a garage to their buildings.” dressing all students like freshmen who Also, looking out for her student’s can’t drive yet, the walkers, or the bikers. futures she said, “Even if you attend college, However it is very obvious this year that you’re expected to walk.” So, you could be Lakewood High School does not have like Ms. Sabin who isn’t necessarily a fan enough parking spots for the student body of this situation, but you could try to put a or the very large staff. positive twist on it and think about all the On the first day of school, parking benefits that you may gain during this expe- passes were sold. The problem with that rience. is it was on a first-come-first-serve basis. Some students, unlike Sabin, don’t Everyone knows that involves a long line, in think too fondly of this whole experience. the early morning, with half-asleep, grumpy Hailey Owens, junior, thinks the most dif- because summer vacation is over, teenag- ficult part about parking is trying to finda ers. parking spot on the side streets. However Yeah, that. she did mention that usually she aims for It is apparent that some students the same parking spot everyday on Olive- missed out, and with that comes lots of wood, but does have trouble because she’s complaints. Some students and staff de- competing with another LHS junior. cided that they could find other “hidden When asked about the time differ- parking spots” that they can keep to them- ence from when she arrives to school this selves. year compared to last year, she says there’s For example, one teacher at Lake- a 10 minute difference. Her final thoughts on wood High, art teacher Autumn Sabin, says this entire situation was, “We need a bigger all she can say about her parking spot is north lot for everyone’s sake,” she laughs. that it is not in the mods. She said that she So all in all, it’s not that bad of a does have the same parking spot every- dilemma, but it’s still there. As previously day. The North Lot of LHS, otherwise known stated, there could be a positive outlook on Most people had to change as the mod’s parking lot. Students and the entire thing. But hey, whoever said high around their morning schedule just to get teachers commonly park here. All photos school is easy -- even something as simple taken by the author. to school quicker to find their spot. How- as where to park your car. In the end, one ever, that doesn’t really happen with Sabin. final piece of advice to all is, DO NOT GIVE She arrives to school at around 7:30 every YOUR PARKING SPOT LOCATION AWAY!

October/November 2015 17 Halloween in Lakewood By Sophie Sanders

Halloween Time is right around the corner at Lakewood High School. Will the weather be bitter cold like previous Halloweens? Or will it be 75 degrees and sunny like how September’s been? From skeletons to princesses this is the night you can The top 10 best and be someone that you’ve always wanted to be. What would Halloween be without the annual Pumpkin worst Halloween candy Palooza!? Pumpkin Palooza is back and will be held Saturday, October 24th from 1-4 at Garfield Middle School, hosted by H2O. are: Halloween is the perfect time of year to tell spooky ghost

stories and eat tons of candy, but have you ever wondered how Best: Halloween actually got started? The Celts, who celebrated the pre-Christian festival of 1. Kit Kat Samhain which was celebrated on October 31st, believed that 2. Starburst the area that is now Ireland, Northern France, and the United 3. Twix Kingdom was home to dead who came back to earth on Sam- 4. Pop Rocks hain. 5. Butterfinger It has been reported that Americans eat 24 pounds of candy 6. Snickers each year, and most of it is eaten during this time of year. The 7. Nerds most commonly bought candy in Wisconsin is gummy worms, it changes which candy is most bought depending on what state 8. Sour Patch Kids you are in. 9. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups In America, about 600 millions pounds of candy per year 10. Crunch is sold just for Halloween. More candy is sold during Halloween time than during Easter, and Valentine’s day combined. Worst: More than 10% of candy sales are during the days leading up to Halloween, 1. Smarties The leading selling candy is candy corn. Americans 2. Raisins buy more than 20 million pounds of it per year. Did you know 3. Pencils that candy corn is the most searched candy in google? Out of all the days in the year, October 28th is the day with the most 4. Good & Plenty candy sales throughout the entire year. Also the average Ameri- 5. Candy Corn can home spends about $44 on Halloween candy each year. 6. Dots Halloween is a great time of year, and clearly lots of money is 7. Now And Later spent on the holiday each year. 8. Hard Candy 9. Flavored Tootsie Rolls 10. Bubble Gum

Photo courtesy brandeis.edu Photo courtesy to harmony.us 18 Teachers: Human or Alien? By Summer Ramirez

In elementary school, who thought at one point that their Sophomore and junior English teacher Jennifer Lewis tells teachers were aliens? I found it odd to see my teachers outside of us about her experiences from when she was in high school. “Our school, at a restaurant, or just around the neighborhood. teachers were viewed as non-human. I remember being shocked Has anyone asked themselves why they have to listen whenever I saw one of them at the local grocery store, or local to our teachers drone on and on about stuff nobody really cares bakery. We never hung out with our teachers. Most of us avoided about? I know staring at your teachers, we find it hard to believe them”. that, at one point, they were students too, who, like us, had to Now, as a teacher, we asked if she sees the changes from experience regularly long lectures like we sit through today. when she was in high school to how it is now teaching in high Things have changed since elementary school. You see school where students are more comfortable with their teachers. students joking with their teachers all the time while walking down She responded with “Wonderful. I love being able to communicate the hallway and establishing close relationships with them. with students about growing up. I think the role of the educator has “Yes, students rarely felt comfortable talking to their changed from someone who just delivers knowledge to someone teachers,” says freshman and junior English teacher Teresa who is more involved in the development of the whole student”. Roope. “I could not conceive of talking about anything personal While having a conversation with Angel Rodriguez I asked with my teachers. I was afraid of my teachers. I believe its good her what she thought of the effect of teacher-student relationships that students can talk to their teachers about their interests in life.” changing since she started school and she replied with, “I do not Today, the teacher-student relationships has not only necessarily like all of my teachers, but if they are open to talking made it easier to approach your teachers, but it seems students with their students, then it makes the students more willing to con- are paying more attention in and class and are more willing to par- front them with personal issues and school-related issues”. ticipate. Next time you see your teachers outside of school, wave I often wonder about what teachers thought of their or say hi, and just remember that they are human too. They, like us, teachers when they were in our shoes as students, and now that once had to sit through boring lectures. They once walked through they are teachers, how they feel about being in the shoes of their halls thinking their teachers were aliens. previous teachers. It’s not like that is a new concept Let us see what they have to say.

Ms. Teresa Roope and Joseph Gentile Summer Ramirez and Mrs. Jennifer Lewis Photos courtesy of author.

October/November 2015 19 The struggles of wearing a hijab By Muna Haroun

“Do you have hair under ter how tightly you wrap your there?” headscarf or how many times you wear an under scarf, they “Do you sleep in your hijab?” always find a way to escape! Just like having “bad hair “Do you shower with your hijab days,” hijabis deal with having on?” bad hijab days, which are even more noticeable and harder to These are just some of hide. There are times when your the few ignorant questions hijabis hijab will not stay in place, your (a girl who wears the hijab), are of- hijab style won’t work some ten asked. days, and you can’t find “the COME ON PEOPLE, right color.” Even worse is when HAVE SOME COMMON SENSE! you take a shower and your hair Wearing the hijab can be will not dry enough so you walk a beautiful and modest experi- around with a wet hijab. There ence, but just like everything else, are also those really hot summer it comes with some struggles that days, and you are just hot and have to be dealt with. sweaty inside of your hijab! Ew! You will often find that a Hijabis not only deal with hijabi will have a whole closet or struggles on the outside, but a whole drawer or two dedicated struggles on the inside as well. just for their headscarves. Why? They may feel insecure at times Because you can never have “too because “they don’t fit in,” they many” headscarves. Enough is don’t feel “beautiful” or they just not EVER enough, even if you can’t be “fashionable.” When in run out of places to store your reality, how many people can head scarves. honestly say they can do without Though for some reason, showing their hair and still look there’s always that struggle in the pretty and feel confident? Not morning to find a head scarf that many right? That is why hijabis matches your outfit! are some of the most bold, con- photo courtesy of LIfetouch Studios When wearing a hijab, pins fident and brave people out there. are your next best friend. Despite the As a hijabi, you’re going to need fact they can be really tricky at times those characteristics. and stab you unexpectedly (OUCH!), So, if you ever see a girl wearing a or when they hide from you when you headscarf, try not to ask her any of the ques- are really in need of one, no matter how tions listed above. If you are really interested many pins you freaking have! However about why that person wears the headscarf, pins hold a great purpose; when you ask politely, but only if it’s the right time and laugh really hard at something your place. If you treat them nicely and with re- scarf doesn’t start to unravel, or on spect, they will treat you nicely as well and those windy days your scarf doesn’t with the same respect you give them. If you start to fly away. ever see a hijabi in person, compliment her on Pins are not your real enemy. her hijab, it makes them feel good and more In actuality, your baby hair is! No mat- accepted.

20 The Lakewood Times SeniorBy Mackenzie Christofek Lifestyles

Many people believe that times Henry then went on to say the first time she wanted to go into a career that had to do have changed -- especially seniors and ever moved out of her parents home, she with his hands. He enjoyed handy work and their lifestyles, but is this necessarily true? had just graduated and moved in with her carpentry. Although he was an Advanced The years may be different and boyfriend. Placement (AP) student, he never attended fashion trends may not be the same, but Something many, many seniors college because he felt it was not for him. have we really evolved into a different gen- and even underclassmen look forward to He was so sure he would marry his high eration? Free time, class time and every- is prom -- the glamorous dresses, the loud school sweetheart of 8 years, Lauren, al- thing in between may not have been as dif- music, and the fun times. Although Henry though things didn’t work between the two. ferent as we interpret them to be today. never attended prom, she said it was one In his free time, Wurstner would Cynthia Henry, a senior at Lake- of her dreams. commonly go to the former Detroit Theater. wood High in 1983 explains her high school In 1996, a man by the name of That of course, was on his free days/time. experience, “My first car was a green Plym- Michael Wurstner was also a senior at This was more commonly on the weekends outh Duster. No power steering or brakes. Lakewood High. He was an advanced- because after every school day he was to My parents gave it to me for my 16th birth- placement student, obtaining a 3.1 GPA. report to work. day. My first job was at Kenny Kings at the Many things were different by this time. It So all in all, seniors, the lesson same age. It was where Marc’s is currently wasn’t the 80’s anymore. Styles were more here is that life takes unexpected turns. standing and I was paid $3.35 an hour.” of a ‘grunge’ 90’s statement. Flannels, bag- Some for the better and some to be les- Currently a mother of two and gy jeans, and band tees were in. Michael sons in the future. Your first car most likely working full time, many people would want even went to the lengths to describe his will not be your dream car, your first love to know what she expected of her life. style then as a “preppy stoner.” Although probably won’t be your last and always re- She ran the question over for a moment, he lacked a car, he got around, biking most member your options. and answered slowly, “I’m not quite sure places but also walking. You have tons of paths to take. what I expected of my life. I was thinking When asked about his first job, Don’t take your high school years too seri- about how great it would be once I was old Wurstner said he obtained a job in the ously, but don’t hurt your future. There may enough to move out and get my own apart- kitchen at St. Augustine Manor on W 79th be two different paths, but they may lead to ment. I had dreams of moving in with my and Detroit. He knew, at an early age, he the same place. Have a great year seniors! best friend, although that never happened.” Make it count.

Dave Sheppard and Michael Wurstner attend the 1996 senior prom. Michael Fridley and Michael Wurstner at the winter dance. Photo credit Michael Wurstner. Photo credit Michael Wurstner

October/November 2015 21 Hungry Or Healthy? By Hailley Ohmer

Michelle Obama’s healthy lunch program is biting back! the lunch line.” Some kids have spoken out on the matter. In Georgia, children are mourning the loss of their beloved Muna Haroun (a sophomore at Lakewood High School) fried chicken, and the kids of New Mexico are sending feels “ that the lunches are not as healthy as they seem. the whole-wheat tortillas straight to the trash. How much For example, the chicken nuggets are just fat rolled in pressure, strain and negativity can you take before you whole-wheat and called healthy.” Even the lunch moni- crack? tors who serve the food say that if the school would allow Michelle Obama created a healthy lunch program them to add just a bit of salt and pepper or small amount (Health Hungry-Free Kids Act) to fight childhood obesity of butter, the food would taste so much better. being the priority. Obama feels, “ Slowly but surely, we are Obama’s program has not been terrible, but be- beginning to turn the tide on childhood obesity in Ameri- fore some schools the last few years have shown great im- ca. Together, we are inspiring leaders from every sector to provement in the school environment. The USDA (The U.S take ownership of this issue.” Department of Agriculture) says “It’s clear that the new, Meanwhile, the program is starting to reach its limits. healthier school meals implemented last year are work- School Nutrition Offices say healthy school lunches have ing and having a positive impact on the health of our next turned from a solution to obesity, to tension between nu- generation.” trition and children’s taste buds. Michelle’s program is planned to have changes. “The Schools who have large food companies selling prepared new standards are expected to cost $3.2 billion over the foods are taking hits as well. In one case specifically, food next five years.” The new standards include the chance companies have forged an alliance with the School Nutri- to take nutrition beyond the lunch line, raising funding for tion Association, and have encouraged them to change schools, common-sense pricing standards for school, their position from publicly supporting the Obama pro- training, and technical assistance. gram to receiving relief from Congress. Michelle continues to stay positive, never giving up on Let us not forget about the kids now either. The Wash- her goals. “When you’ve worked hard, and done well, and ington Times states that “Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do not campaign has led to more than 1 million children leaving slam it shut behind you. You reach back and give other folks the same chance that helped you succeed.” -Michelle Obama

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22 The Lakewood Times After-school snacks By Ashley Baus

Do you ever come home from school and look in your fridge and not know what to make? Well I have a quick and easy recipe for you! HOMEMADE POPTARTS! This recipe only has 4 ingredients and takes 30 minutes to make. This is a perfect after-school snack. The ingredients you will need are: -1 box refrigerated pie crust (2 layers) -1 small jar strawberry preserves (good quality) -1 cup powdered sugar -2 teaspoons milk (2 - 3 tsp.) Instructions: 1) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 2) Unroll one of the pie crusts and square the edges. Cut into rectangles. Place 1 tsp. of jam in the center of a rectangle and top with another piece of crust. Crimp all four edges. Repeat until all of the pie crust is used. 3) Bake the pop-tarts for about 7 – 8 minutes or until slightly brown. If you don’t want to add extra sugar with the glaze, you can use an egg wash on the tops with some white sugar. 4) Allow the pop tarts to cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile prepare glaze by adding milk to the sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Pour over pop tarts and sprinkle with decorating sugar. Serve warm. Leftover pop tarts can be stored in an airtight container. To serve warm, heat in the microwave, or flat in a toaster oven. (Placing in an upright toaster oven is not recommended).

This next one is for all you fall lovers. It is a pumpkin spice Here is a way to spice up your everyday basic cookies and latte mug cake. This recipe only takes 15 minutes in total to cream. It’s a milk and cookies milkshake. This recipe should make. The ingredients you need are: only take around 15 minutes to make. The ingredients you will need are: 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 1 egg 1/2 cup Cookie Crisp™ cereal 3 tablespoons brewed espresso coffee or very strong coffee, 1 cup low-fat (1%) chocolate milk room temperature 1 container (6 oz.) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix Instructions: 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1) place all ingredients in blender. Cover; blend on high speed Pinch of salt about 30 seconds or until smooth, stopping blender once to Whipped cream, for serving scrape sides. Ground cinnamon, for serving 2) Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately.

Instructions: If this problem ever does apply to you and you have these 1) In small bowl, beat melted butter, egg, espresso and pump- ingredients in your house I hope that you try out these reci- kin with whisk. Add the sugar, Bisquick mix, pumpkin pie pes. spice and salt. Mix until incorporated; batter may be lumpy. 2) Divide batter between 2 microwavable mugs. Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes. Cool a few minutes before serving. 3) Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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October/November 2015 23 Travel and Airport Tips By Muna Haroun

If you are going to travel soon and it’s your make sure you choose comfortable and casual first time going through an airport, here are some tips clothing. Don’t wear excessive jewelry and belts be- to keep you organized, fast, and efficient. There’s cause airport security will make you take it off or it nothing worse than a person at an airport who holds will make the metal detector go off. Make sure to up the line. wear a jacket because of weather change, and wear You are probably really excited and anxious comfortable shoes that you can take off easily. to go on an airplane, but it’s going to be a long pro- When arriving at the airport, make sure you cess before you get your foot on that plane, and it’s read signs carefully! The airport is not a complicated going to be even a longer process if you don’t come place, unless you don’t read signs. Make sure you prepared and organized. stand in the correct line; this is the biggest mistake First things first -- packing your luggage. people make. When packing, make sure you pack your basic Before even arriving at the airport, make clothes, shoes to go with them, and a few essentials, sure you positively, 100 percent know what airline so you don’t over pack. The last thing you need is to you go through, what your gate number is and your check the weight limit for luggage, which means you seat number. Most importantly know when your have to pay extra money or take some of your luggage flight leaves, so you can go eat somewhere at the out, which is a pain in the butt. gate area in the airport or do something, without After packing your suitcase, make sure you missing your plane and having them look for you. mark or duct tape your suitcase with a very bright and If you follow these simple tips, your travel/ visible color, so when picking up your luggage at the airport experience will be a breeze, and not so com- carousel, you can quickly spot your belongings. For plicated. People often complain that the airport pro- your carry- on luggage, make sure you don’t have any cess is so frustrating and difficult, but that’s because liquids in it, because TSA won’t allow liquids and the they come unprepared and unorganized. machine quickly spots it at the security check and it will be thrown out. In your carry-on luggage, it’s a good idea to carry with you a toothbrush, travel-size toothpaste and other essentials with you on the airplane, depending on how far your destination is. After you are done with your packing, or- ganize your papers! To do so, get a folder and keep your important documents with you, like your airplane ticket, passport, and other important things you may need. Make sure you carry this in your hand, because they are going to ask for these as you enter the airport, at security, at the waiting area, and as you are boarding the plane. You’ll be able to access them quickly, because you don’t want to be that person Photo courtesy of clipartsheep.com who is shuffling through his or her bag looking for things every five minutes. When choosing what to wear to the airport,

24 The Lakewood Times Impact of Music Do you encourage everyone to take music classes or learn an instrument? on Hankins: “Absolutely, it teaches discipline, hard work, coop- eration, and it is a part of anything and everything.” How do you think teaching music has affected your relationship By JacobStudents Forester with your students? Hankins: “It’s a very creative environment and it is open. There are always new things. People are vulnerable because they I was curious about the impact that music has on have to be open. It builds a lot of trust between my students and I.” people, students especially, so I thought I would ask none other than Ms. Hankins herself, who by the way, during According to childrensmusicworkshop.com, there have 2002-2003 school year, was named the American String been a number of studies done on the effect of music on academic Teacher of the Year for the State of Ohio. development. It has been shown that high school music students In 2013, Ms. Hankins received the Yale Distin- have higher grade point averages than non-music students in the guished Music Educator Award (one of 50 teachers in same school. the country) as well as the Oberlin Conservatory Distin- At Mission Viejo High School in Southern California, the guished Alum award in Music Education. overall grade point average of music students was 3.59 and for non- music students the overall grade point average was 2.91. This is a What impact do you see music have on your students? selection of a random high school to make light that it is a factor in Hankins: “It gives the students many things; it every school. gives them a freedom away from everything else, a sense That statement alone speaks immensely for the power mu- of purpose that fills them, an emotional and mental outlet sic holds on students. It helps with development, leadership, com- for when they need it. It really gives them life.” munication, mathematics and overall a higher IQ. Music is one of the most important things we have, it allows What has music done for your life? people to connect with each other and themselves on a very different Hankins: “Well a living for one, but a venue that level. It brings emotion into the blandest of things. It creates feelings is constantly curious; new relationships, communication that nothing else can give. It is passion and hope and love and hate with my students and others, and a view of the world from and all things that make us human. an emotional point of view. Music is like a living history.” There is nothing more beautiful and compelling than music.

Photos courtesy of Getty Images October/November 2015 25 Rake your bookshelves: There’s a new book and film in town

By Emily Suleiman

From a supernatural fantasy novel to an on- screen, number one best seller, Ransom Riggs brings you better than the best. Snag a copy of the novel Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in the nearest library, bookstore or online before you see the film which hit theaters March 4, 2016 The story tells a tale of sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman traveling around to an isolated island to the coast of Wales, where he finds the remnants of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. While Jacob searches, he looks through rooms and hallways, and it becomes more coherent that they the children were more than the word peculiar. They still may be alive. To add to the greatness and intrigue of this novel, Riggs connects illustrated photos to delight adults, teens and anyone who relishes adventure in the shadows. “‘Peculiar’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. Riggs’ chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies.”—People If this hasn’t reeled you in yet, then stay put, because Ransom Riggs is not done just yet. Following Miss Peregrine’s House of Peculiar Children is a sequel -- Hollow City. Jacob Portman and his newfound friends explore the land of London, the peculiar capital of the world in search of finding an antidote for their adored headmistress, Miss Peregrine, who is trapped in the body of a bird. However, they have to be cau- tious at all means from the ten irregular children of deadly monsters. Not everything is always bright and clear. Things are hidden and surprises are unraveled Top photo courtesy of Entertainment Weekly and bottom courtesy of WordPress. as Jacob and friends explore and he is forced to make important judgments about his love for Emma Bloom. Brace yourselves for the third Peculiar Children novel, Library Souls, coming soon.

26 The Lakewood Times CaughtBy Ashley Baus in a Trainwreck!

“Since she was a little girl, it’s been drilled into Amy’s head by her rascal of a dad that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo - enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment - but in actuality, she’s kind of in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she’s writing, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners, Amy starts to wonder if other grown-ups, including this guy who really seems to like her, might be on to something.” -IMBd

Trainwreck is the new romantic comedy that will have you and your friends laughing. This film starts off with Amy played by Amy Schumer and Kim, Amy’s younger sister, played by Brie Larson, getting a lecture from their fa- ther on why he and their mother are getting a divorce (He doesn’t believe in monogamy.) The movie then jumps to the future when Amy is a grown up and having relationships of her own. The only thing is... they are not relationships; she is promiscuous. The guy she is seeing, Steven (John Cena), finds out that she is not so faithful. He ends things with Amy in a way you would not expect. Amy, a writer for the magazine, S’nuff, gets as- signed a topic she hates -- sports. She has to write about sports doctor Aaron Conners, played by Bill Hader, and how he has come up with a way for knee injuries to heal faster. When Amy first meets Aaron, she tries to act like she knows about sports. Aaron starts to drill Amy with questions such as “ What is your favorite team?” and “Can you even name two MLB teams?” Amy cannot answer them so she ends up confess- ing that she hates sports. As Amy continues to interview Aaron, they get close and end up going out for drinks. After getting drinks, they end up going to Aaron’s house and sleep together. Amy ends up spending the entire night, which breaks her rule. Amy ends up having feelings for Aaron and getting into a serious relationship with him. This is a great romantic comedy and is highly recommended. Try seeing it with anyone who prefers this genre, for example a boyfriend or girlfriend. To find out how the relationship works out, you will photos courtesy of nypost.com just have to go see the movie and find out for yourself.

October/November 2015 27 Has the Sparkle Falling out of Fall Sports

By Jacklyn Voll effected you? A sparkle has effected the Lake- over 3,000 students, with and with- cheerleaders recently had the oppor- wood cheerleaders this year. The out disabilities. The sparkle squad tunity to take the sparkle squad to a cheerleaders have joined The Spar- practices two days a week for 45 Cleveland Browns football game, kle Effect, which is an organization minutes and cheer for the first quar- where they cheered on the field at that brings students with and with- ter of home football games. halftime. The LHS Sparkle squad out disabilities together through their Before the sparkle happens, a currently has nine members -- eight school’s cheer and dance teams. sparkle trainer has to come and girls and one boy. The Sparkle Effect makes squads train the sparkle mentors. Every The Sparkle Effect helps students inclusive, which means that no one mentor can only have one sparkle with disabilities be more involved is excluded. This brings all students buddy and the two captains can- with their community and their together, no matter who they are, not have buddies. After the training, school. Walking down the hallways because, at the end of the day, they which lasts about two to three hours, at school and seeing a sparkle wave are all there for the same reason: to the mentors are ready to go. In the and talk to their squad members is spread cheer. case of the Lakewood cheerleaders, just an amazing thing to witness, it Sarah Cronk, the founder of The Cronk actually came and trained the just warms your heart. Sparkle Effect, was just fifteen years mentors. She then stayed and super- The LHS cheerleaders have old when she helped build and vised the first practice to make sure learned so much from their Sparkles, coach the first inclusive high school all went well, which it did. and since this is personally my last cheerleading squad. Cronk is now One tip for holding a practice is to year cheering I am extremely glad the president and creative director have a set routine every time. Lake- that the Sparkle Effect was adopted for The Sparkle Effect. Others on the wood's routine practice is; dance this year, and that I get to be part of Sparkle staff include; Linda Mullen, party, stretches, jumps, cheer and the first step into an inclusive squad executive director, Lauren Delzell, chants, game, and then a "get-to- at LHS. director of training and dance, and know-you" circle. It is just the beginning and Allison Bureau, Northwest director of The Sparkle Effect funds the uni- this experience has already changed outreach. forms, which leads to the exciting the LHS cheerleaders’ lives. The The Sparkle Effect has reached 26 news: the Cleveland Browns agreed Lakewood cheerleaders love our states, generating over 150 inclusive to sponsor the Lakewood cheerlead- sparkles; because as we like to say, teams. Sparkle Effect has affected ers sparkle squad. The Lakewood we don't just cheer, we sparkle!

LHS inclusive Sparkle squad: Photo Courtesy of Woodard Photography

BackFront row: row(left Claire to Toth,right): Chloe Maura Holcker, Therber, Jessica Susie Carrington, Viserta, Alicia Garrett Boatman, Bodnar, Haylee Dominic Campbell, Plzak, LiamMaia Swift,Molesky Dai’Ja President, Amy Staib Second row: Jozalynn Parks, Kiara Tyus, Lexi Ayyub, Ashley Beckett, Chelsyann Rufty, Riley Haylas, Jacklyn Voll 28 The Lakewood Times Falling out of Fall Sports By Sophie Sanders

All of the fall sports are off to son, the JV team also has a cou- The Freshman Football College. a strong start this season! The ple of freshman on it, including: team and Junior Varsity both The girls cross country team Rangers are more than ready Grace Stringer, McKenzie Lane, have records of 1-7 exclud- is also doing well this season for this Fall’s sports season in Hannah Martin who swings up ing one game for the fresh- by taking eighth at the pre- the Southwestern Conference. in Varsity games, and Vanessa man because one was can- view meet with Mallory Shaw Although it is a more difficult Setta who also swings up for var- celled due to weather. taking 13th place overall. They conference, the Rangers are sity games. (Swinging up is when The boys and girls golf finished in 6th place out of 9 at still confident about it. players from other teams go play team ended their season with the SWC conference champi- The girls Tennis team ended for the next level of team) a record of 0-9. The team onship meet. The team is ex- their season with a strong re- The Freshman Volleyball team, works very hard though, and cited as they head off to Dis- cord of 9-4. Suffering some ended their season with a record soon enough the hard work tricts with the boys. tough losses against Westlake, of 1-19 but the team is still young will pay off. The fall ranger athletes all St. Joseph Academy, North and has a bright future for Lake- The boys cross country show lots of potential and for Royalton and Berea-MIdpark. wood Volleyball. team started and ended their sure ready to take on the SWC The girls Varsity Volleyball The boy’s varsity soccer team season very fast! They came conference this season! team is 13-9 with one game is still going with a record of 8-4- in first place at the preview left on October 22nd. The var- and after a 1-0 victory against meet with three people plac- sity volleyball team has several St. Ed’s in tourney play, hope to ing in the top ten, including; freshman on it, including: Eliza keep theri season alive. Henry Bish, Evan Budzar and Richardson, Margaret Mcllwee The Varsity football Micah Swartz. They came in and Sarah Yonkers. team with two games left in the third place at the SWC con- The Junior Varsity team fin- season have a record of 0-8, but ference championship meet. ished their season with a re- has great athletes and hopes to The team has high hopes as cord of 3-18, but hopes to do win the rest of their games this they head off to Districts at better next season. This sea- season. Lorain County Community

Photos courtesy to lakewoodcityschools.org Homecoming Parade 2015 October/November 2015 29 The Phoenix contributions from Mrs. Susan Cesa’s Creative Writing classes...

Aby Jonathan Man Latsko of the Sea The man, the myth, the legend, the outlaw - these are A man of his lifestyle, cruising the coasts of Africa and occasion- the reputations that precede Henry Spaatz. Little is known about ally South America, has seen a lot of trouble. If his scars did not give Spaatz by most, and those who learn about him would soon rather it away, hooked to his worn out, black jeans is a sword, as though they had not found out. If anyone ever gets close enough to the he were a true pirate on the Caribbean, should show his readiness man, they instantly recognize him for what he is -- a contemporary to fight. From years of moving illegal weapons, kidnapping officials, cut throat, a modern buccaneer. and sabotaging vessels for a quick buck, Spaatz seems to have seen Most immediately striking about the man is his size; it all, and you will know that when you meet him. His dark eyes bore Spaatz towers above the average man, dwarfing his peers in into you as though he’s looking for any weakness that he can and will comparison by both height and mass. His toned muscles, and use against you. His face, round yet defined, is covered in thick mut- the slightly grown belly, give him the same physical presence of tonchops, and where they do not grow there is already a few days of a truck. Concealing the fine details of his toned and scarred body unshaven stubble beginning to reclaim his scarred face. is thick hair, acting as a constant mat over both his huge arms Despite Spaatz’s overall rugged appearance, and his constant and exposed chest. Many would believe the word ‘shirt’ was not stench of salt from both sweat and sea, he betrays his persona with in the pirate’s vocabulary, or perhaps while at sea on his huge re- hints of his wealth. On his wrist sits a mechanical watch made of purposed barge he simply did not have a washing machine. Either silver. It resembled something one is likely to see on wall street, not way, the man’s chest is always exposed. The only garment cover- in a scummy vessel like his. Likewise, his teeth are straighter than an ing his top is a DDPAT forest jacket, dirty and covered in patches engineer’s ruler -- and with them he eats only the finest foods. The and medals from his pillages on the sea. The only other hint of his man of crimes is also a man of luxury. past life as a soldier exists in the bundle of dog tags hanging from the chain on his neck, however there were far too many for them to be just his own. Lake Tahoe by Jimmy Toner I slowed to a walk as my lungs gasped at the thin air. Sit- limp, mind quiet. It was like a relaxation I had never felt before; ev- ting down at a nearby bench, I slowly untied my orange trainers ery muscle, every bone, every tendon, every vein, every fiber, cell, as the sweat beaded up and fell towards the rough, grainy sand. I and molecule was free of tension. stood up and made my way towards the lake, stopping just before Tearing myself from this comatose state, I went up for the sand dampened. I filled my chest with the cool air and looked air and began my swim. I worked my way towards the center of out across Lake Tahoe; the water was glass, boasting a perfect the lake, but soon came across the end in the sand bar. It was reflection of the surrounding, light green mountains and crisp blue an underwater cliff that dropped from a clear sandy bottom, to a sky. There was no rush from the waves, only the playful lapping solid black, bottomless pit. I felt unsafe. A pit of doom waited for as it licked the shore. The rays of the sun struck the lake with a me to venture out. I was scared of what I could not see, but I still modest, golden glow, and a strange sensation came over me—a drifted cautiously forward. The safe sand and I separated further sensation as if I was looking down on myself from the outside. I and further, until I could no longer see my safety net. I then turned was in a state of absolute awareness. my back on what I feared, and floated, looking up at the sky. It My body radiated with a pounding heat, as sweat turned felt like I was floating in space—no floor, no ceiling, no walls. The to steam. Slowly, I stepped in to the perfectly clear water, feeling ice cold water soaked into every pore, and the glorious sun fed a jolting shock from the fantastically freezing temperature. Drop- me comforting warmth. I recognized this moment as one of those ping to my knees, I allowed myself to fall forward into this pristine that I would never forget; the scene and sensations burned into water, engulfing myself in a cold cocoon. I felt so relaxed that I did my memory so deeply that I believe this experience changed my not need oxygen, and I floated there for minutes, face down, limbs character. It was what many may call, “experiencing God.”

30 The Lakewood Times My Talk with Anger About the authors... by Casey Chanter

I stormed up to my room, seething with anger. The slam of my contributions from Mrs. Susan Cesa’s Creative Writing classes... door echoed throughout the house, probably knocking down one or two things, but I didn’t care. I was so angry I started punching my favorite teddy bear. Over and over again, my face clenched with fury, as strained puffs escaped from the bear. “That’s pretty pathetic, man.” A gruff voice carried over from the dark corner. He was lean- ing against the wall with his tattooed, muscular arms crossed over his Jonathan Latsko is a senior trombone chest, breathing heavily and shoulders heaving. player who is “incredibly handsome.” He is “What’s got you bothered?” talking Creative Writing because it was the I sighed, preparing for the worst. best option for his senior English credit. He “Mom’s making me go to Freddy’s party.” hopes you all enjoy his piece “WHAT!?” A deafening crash sounded from that dark corner, followed by a fiery yell. He began to pound his heavy fists against the ground in a fit of rage. I looked over to that corner and saw a large, fist-sized hole in the wall. “Calm down,” I shouted. “This is my room, you’re gonna tear it apart! Listen--” “No, you listen!” he shouted, pointing a large finger at me, practically shaking with anger. “Freddy’s a no-good, rotten phony pos- er! He’s been pushing you around for ages! AGES! And now you’re... WHAT!? Why don’t you listen to me!? I told you that you could’ve ended it! One uppercut to the jaw and he would be out for the count!” His wild, stormy eyes darted towards my lamp. I saw it, too. That lamp holds extreme sentimental value; it’s an antique, purchased by my grandfather as a present for his wife. An intricate pattern of leaves Jimmy Toner is a senior who enjoys playing dotted the bottom, made of a very delicate and very fragile material. The cello, and eating fruit snacks. He also be- lampshade showcased a cozy painting of carefree birds gliding across lieves “there is nothing more annoying in the world than when you start baking cookies the canvas. It was a truly beautiful lamp. and realize you don’t have any eggs.” “No...” Too late. His hands had clasped around the lamp, raising it above his head, the bulb illuminating his bearded face; his eyes were bulging out of his head and he was yelling at the top of his lungs. I saw all of this the second before the lamp crashed to the ground. The room immediately grew dark, the plug aggressively ripped from the wall. “What did you just do,” I muttered, nearly at a loss for words and staring in awe at the scene of destruction that stared around me. “What you should’ve done,” he started up again hotly. “Use your anger to your advantage! You have so much POWER! Take it, and- -” He couldn’t finish his sentence, for my mother came banging in through the door, and from that moment, I saw her shoulders shaking Casey Chanter is a sophomore who enjoys uneasily, her hands clenched into fists, her eyes gleaming wildly. reading, writing, and telling stories of all “Honey, is it really THAT BAD!?” kinds ever since he was really young. He grew up on Harry Potter books and classic movies. Luckily, he’s had the right guidance and influence in learning how to express myself with writing over the years, and it’s made him want to pursue a career in film- making to continue telling stories. He also enjoy acting in plays and playing the guitar and trombone.

October/November 2015 31 Nothing Was The Same:

a shortBy O.Z. Taylor story

It was November 18th, the 6 God checked his phone. 5 AM in Toronto. His Tuscan Leather phone case was also a charger. It kept his phone Charged Up. 6 God was mad. He had just come from Club Paradise, it was his second night of a Back-to-Back doing shows in Toronto due to his tour. No, this story is not necessarily true. Although us Drake fans They had so much Energy, his crew was throwing money (the millions of us), hope Drake isn’t letting a girl intrude in everywhere. At least 10 Bands. But what was weighing making his music, and instead enhancing the capabilities of heavy on his conscious, was this women of Drakes’. He his sound, like we are used too. wasn’t Successful in talking to her. He had everything a girl Being the most popular rap artist in the industry, a lot comes could want, and he sure had all of the Trophies to show for with keeping that title. But Drake actually EXCEEDS expec- it. But to his despair, Nothing Was The Same. tations, seeing Drake’s name so much has led the media to His best friend and producer, ‘40’, was adamant that Drake title this Fall “Drizzy Season”. stay focused telling him to, “Know Yourself first man. You First off, Drake and his Toronto founded group OVO (Octo- too busy being on your Worst Behavior to even notice what ber’s Very Own) has collaborated with the most popular shoe we have here! I mean...Look What You’ve Done! This girl brand in sports, Jordan, to create a brand of Jordan 10s that ain’t worth it.” released September 12th, and immediately sold out. They Drake shook his head in despair, “40, This is how We Made are being sold on Ebay for around 400$. It! Girls love me just like Girls Love Beyonce! Don’t worry Secondly, Drake and his rap buddy ‘Future’ are set to drop bro, Imma have her talking my Language, then Imma Shut a mixtape without any warning titled “What a Time To Be It Down in the studio!” Alive”. Sound familiar? The album has no features added on, The two did a handshake, and as 40 climbed into his no- and includes the bonus track “30 for 30 Freestyle”, which the door Jeep, careful not to scuff his prestigious Jordan OVO only artist is Drake himself. 10s, he said, “Remember, this is our year.. our month. From And if that wasn’t enough for you, Drake’s fourth and most just watching over the city.. I’m terrified. Cops are killing highly anticipated album “Views From the 6” is set to release. people with their arms up, and people are starving. Trying No word on who will be featured in the album as everything to starve us! Our Views From the 6, has got to be projected is top secret and confidential. Just like Drizzy Season. Take across the country.” Care. Another figure appeared behind 40. Drake recognized the man’s yellow dreads with an instant as the man snickered saying sarcastically “What A Time To Be Alive.” He got back into his white Porsche that’s licensed plate spelled “PARTY”, and revved his engine into the Toronto night “Well, I guess we just gotta put it all in a Plastic Bag, and see what happens,” Drake said with a devious smile.

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