October 2010

The Leprechaun Gold St. Vincent-St. Mary High School * Volume XL * Issue 2 * October 2010

Commentary Leprechaun Gold Leprechaun Gold St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Campaigns have become 15 North Maple Street Akron, Ohio 44303 On the Web: www.stvm.com “mud-slinging” events Jackson Ewing the mail. It prominently displays “LaRose for STAFF REPORTER Advisor Ohio Senate” on the top. Under this title, it All politicians are trying to make themselves reads “Leadership we need to bring jobs back Mrs. Maureen Harrigal look like the best possible choice for voters, to Summit County.” It then explains that tax Assistant especially in their commercials. Most of these increases, bailouts, and big government pro- Mrs. Barbara Wood commercials appear to make the other candidate grams aren’t working, and that Frank LaRose Editor-in-Chief running look bad, unfortunately. knows that we need to keep taxes low, reduce Dirtying the names of the other candidates the size of government and stop wasteful Maria Arnone appears to be the main focus of many campaigns spending. Staff Reporters today. A typical commercial for a candidate These promises made in the ad seem very Meghan Dannemiller usually starts by saying that the other candidate empty for the simple reason that the means Ian Edgley running doesn’t do this right, or he did this back of accomplishing this is not explained. These Jackson Ewing in whatever year, and usually concludes with a promises also seem to appeal to a large mass statement such as “we can’t afford to trust him,” of people. Without explaining how this will Katy Fox or something along these lines. be accomplished, this ad doesn’t help explain Oliver Hildebrandt An ad was sent in the mail talking about why voting for LaRose is a good idea. Matt Karipides Brian Williams. It read, “We’re all learning to The reasoning for stating such promises Erin Layne live with less because Brian Wil- in ads is obvious. Saying that one liams is spending more.” It said candidate is going to fix every- Mandy Sollenberger that he voted to increase taxes thing is a much better alternative Rosalia Stadler and fees by nearly $2 billion. It then telling people the truth. Tessa Weigand then concluded with “We can do Voters wouldn’t vote for someone Photos without Brian Williams.” if they were upfront and hon- Ms. Harmon All that was said in this com- est about the state of things and mercial was a recap of errors what they would do as an elected Mrs. Burdon that Brian Williams supposedly official. If the truth is bad, people made, and why people can’t do not want to hear it. Therefore, trust him, thus slandering the if a candidate told people the opposition. Some can argue that making the truth about what he would do, people prob- AN IRISH PRAYER other candidate look bad is necessary to have a ably wouldn’t vote for him. Just the hope of good campaign. In a sense, this is true, but does someone creating a perfect world if they were May the road rise ever it have to be the entire focus of the campaign elected is enough to get people to support to meet you strategy? Seeing as how most candidates are them. making commercials like these, all this does is This strategy can become quite disastrous May the wind be make one think that voting for anyone would in the long run. If politicians are intending to be a bad idea. So why would they focus on the run for a second term, and they failed to act on ever at your back negative of the opposition and not the positive any of their promises, voters wouldn’t want to May the sun shine of their own campaign? support such a campaign. Instead, they would Should they switch tactics and talk only follow the other candidate, making the same warm upon your face about the good things that will happen if they empty promises and doing the same relentless are elected? No, of course not. Reminding attacking. May the rain fall people of the disappointing aspects of the gov- It appears that the basic strategy for run- soft upon your fields ernment today and attacking the other candidate ning a campaign is lying. If politician are hon- is an important part of a campaign. But the est about the current situation, people won’t And until we meet again, candidates should focus more on what they will vote for them. Many voters want a quick do, and why it would help rather than focus- solution to things. Voting for a candidate who May God hold you in the ing completely on the negatives of the other promises a perfect society seems like a pos- Palm of His hand. candidates. A good campaign should make the sible way to get that quick solution. citizens think that voting for one candidate is a If candidates lowered the number of at- The Leprechaun Gold is published throughout good choice, rather than having voters think that tacks on the opposing campaign, stopped the year for the students of St. Vincent-St. Mary one is the lesser of two evils. making false promises, and actually thought High School. There is no charge for the paper Voters should feel a sense of comfort with of ways to put their solutions into action, but donations are accepted and appreciated. their choice as to who should be elected, rather more problems would be solved. Campaigns Unsigned editorials represent the consensus than trying to choose someone who isn’t bad. have become popularity contests instead of a of the editorial board. Letters to the editor Some commercials do make an attempt at this, method of selecting the best possible choice are encouraged, provided they do not contain but they still fail to be convincing. They only for the job. material disruptive to the educational process state what the candidate intends to do, but fails Will voters fall for these tactics? Are the and that they are signed. The Leprechaun Gold to explain how the candidate will accomplish candidates doing a good job with their cam- reserves the right to edit submitted material this. paign strategies? By November 2, we should for length. An example of this is another ad sent through know. 2 October 2010 Leprechaun Gold Feature Shamrock Alley Chilean miners rescued Rosalia Stadler Maria Arnone Chardon native and spent 26 years as a Navy STAFF REPORTER Editor-in-Chief submariner, helped develop the capsule, named Imagine being entombed under 2,041 feet of “The Phoenix,” a 420 kg cage that was painted rock for 69 days. This scenario seems as if it could the colors of the Chilean flag. It was only 21

Mock Trial begins at STVM only be a terrible nightmare; however, in Chile, inches wide and 13 feet tall. Though the mission The new Mock Trial Team began in early this nightmare was a vivid reality. On August 5, took 22 1/2 hours, the tedious rescue was worth October and is coached by Judge Lynne Cal- 33 miners experienced a cave-in that left them it when families were finally able to be reunited lahan and advisor Mrs. Joanne Kropf, Social trapped under the earth. with their husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons. Studies teacher. Luckily, there was a shelter in which they could When the last miner was finally lifted out, the Participating on the Mock Trial Team gives take refuge for the duration of crowd erupted in the Chilean students the opportunity to learn first-hand their time underground. For national anthem. about the law, court procedures, and the over two months, only food, The miners seemed to appear judicial system and are conducted in an actual water, and rehydration tablets in better health than when they courtroom and scored by panels of lawyers could be passed down to the entered the mine two months and judges.Team members play the parts of trapped Chileans. prior to the collapse. They will attorneys and witnesses as they work out cases Authorities sought help still be treated at hospitals and that are based on a current constitutional issue. from NASA on how to keep speak with psychiatrists for up to Competitions at the district, regional, and state the miners emotionally and six months to ensure a complete levels will take place in February. physically fit. Video footage recovery and readjustment to life revealed the miners spent after being trapped. Although NHS sponsors 4th annual their days praying and playing rescued, they still face lives of struggle. dominoes in the darkness. On September 8, a Though there have been promises of book Books for the Bahamas miniature projector was dropped down so the and movie deals, most of the miners returned to NHS held its fifth annual Books for the Ba- miners could view the Ukraine v. Chile football their normal lives. Many of them have pleaded hamas fundraiser from September 27 through game. for job training, so that they can make a better life October 15. The total number of books donated All attempts to drill down to the miners for them and their families, but their future is still was 5,300, more than triple the goal. The books seemed futile as geological faults continued to uncertain. Luckily for one of the miners, Franklin will be used to build library collections for get in the way, until September 25, when the Lobos, who was a former professional soccer some of the impoverished islands in the Baha- first of three rescue capsules arrived at the mine. player, FIFA wants him to give motivational talks mas. The homerooms that brought in the most One of Cleveland’s own, Clint Cragg, who is a for its program. books won a “doughnut day;” these included senior, Mrs. Anderson; junior, Mr. Brownfield; sophomore, Mrs. Gorman; freshman, Mr. Boar- JSA moderator speaks out on issues man; and special homeroom, Mrs. Arbaugh. Maria Arnone Editor-in-Chief The Leprechaun Theater With the midterm elections coming up, I interviewed Mr. Robert Brownfield, the moderator for Guild presents Blithe Spirit JSA, to see his take on political issues. What would you do if you were trapped in As Commander of JSA, how are you making a mine? The Leprechaun Theater Guild will present the students aware of the upcoming elec- I would begin an intense regimen for physi- Blithe Spirit as the 2010 fall play. Performan- tions? cal fitness so that I would have the physical ces will take place Thursday, November 18; Our next meeting is going to help students strength to climb out. I would use my argyle Friday, November 19; and Saturday, November figure out where they fall on the political spec- sweaters to make a rope to lift my fellow min- 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 21, at trum based on their views on certain issues. We ers out as well. 1:30 p.m. Tickets will be on sale for $8. will discuss election issues based on that. If you were running for Congress, what Showcase succeeds again What do you think about the mean ads poli- would your slogan be? ticians put on television? “To the left, to the left!” Beyonce knows what “Showcase 25” took place on Saturday, I think they are used just as a form of propa- October 23. The event was a success thanks she’s talking about. ganda to upset people and encourage irrational What would be the first thing you did if to all of the volunteers, especially the Special voting. Events Coordinator, Jennifer Ringer, and the elected President? Do you think political polarization in the Reform the education system and protect the 2010 Showcase Co-Chair Couples, Jim and U.S. is at an all time high? Denise Bowen (VM80), Santosh (VM78) and environment. I haven’t been around long enough to say for What is your ideal form of government? Anitha Kanakkanatt. The $10,000.00 winners sure. Ask Miss Godshalk because she will were: 1st place: Diane & Pat Wheeler, 2nd I favor the deomcratic-socialist perspective, know better than I do. where people have personal liberties, but the place: Peggy & Terry McDonald, and 3rd Contributing to campaigns is a form of free place: Jim & Denise Bowen. Item number government provides people with what they speech. Do you think contributors in your need. one, the “Challenge Match for Scholarships,” district are speaking with a “louder” voice? raised over $160,000.00 alone. Does the present campaign finance system Why or why not? ensure fair elections and a choice? If yes, Sophomore ring ceremony I’m not sure at what level people are contribut- explain the characteristics that promote fair ing, so I can’t answer this too well The sophomore ring ceremony will take elections and real choices. If no, describe an How do you feel about the miners finally be- place on December 6, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Vin- alternative campaign finance system that ing freed from underground? cent Church, with a reception following in the would accomplish these goals. I watched the footage live, and I thought it was LRC. The students are blessed and challenged Is this a question from your Government home- incredible! I was so happy for the men and to live by the tradition of the “Fighting Irish.” work that you want me to answer for you? their families! October 2010 3 Feature Leprechaun Gold “Something Russian Festival” is a yearly event Isaac Cabe Guest reporter were Chicken Kiev, Halupki (pigs in a blanket), Pierogies, Blini For the days and weeks leading up to October 5, 2010, the students in (traditional crepes with a sweet cheese filling), and potato pancakes. Mr. Bill “Bac” (pronounced “Vass”) O’Neil’s Russian language classes After enjoying a delicious sampling of Russian foods, many were preparing themselves for one of the highlights of the course-the trip students visited the Tea Room. Many people would mistakenly to the “Something Russian Festival” at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in think that the Russian national drink is vodka, but it is really tea. Mogadore. Russians consume more tea per capita than even Excitement filled the chilly October air as the British (at least according to Bac). In the Tea the students boarded the bus that morning. The Room, students ordered a pot of Russian tea and students in Russian I awaited a lesson in the Russian had a chance to practice their Russian language Orthodox religious tradition inside St. Nicholas skills with native Russians who served the Church, while the students who had been to the tea. Junior Kaitlin Heard said, “The Tea Room festival before headed inside the church hall for the was really interesting; it’s cool to see all of the most part knowing what they wanted to do that day. authentic Russian cups and samovars.” The Russian I students learned many things Next, the students went outside to the Culture about Russian religious tradition, including why Tent, where a group of Russian musicians were Russian churches have onion-shaped domes, why setting up to perform. The group consisted of there is a crooked bar near the bottom of their balalaika (small triangular string instruments) crosses, and about the significance of icons, images players and an accordion player. They played several songs, of Orthodox saints and holy figures. The first year Russian students learned explaining some of the history behind each in between songs. For more than they could have foreseen, including senior Nick Conlon, who the last several songs, the group passed out traditional Russian side said, “The church presentation was lively and exciting! I never expected to instruments such as Russian spoons and tambourines. learn so much and be so entertained!” After hearing the musicians and seeing some of the Russian CD’s As the Russian II, III, and IV students entered the hall, they paused and available, senior Joe Bedell claimed, “The Russian musicians were so noticed other Russian traditions that the parishioners at St. Nicholas had inspiring; they opened the door for a spectacular new genre of music laid out, such as the traditional bread and salt (Хлеб и Соль) tray at the for me.” entrance, a samovar (Самовар)(Russian water heater for tea), and icons in At the end of the day, the Russian students lined up on the steps of the corner. The smell of traditional Russian donuts, poonchki (Пончики) St. Nicholas Church for a picture with Bac to commemorate the day. immediately enticed students. After looking around at some of the Russian Reflecting on the day and the things he has experienced because of souvenir booths, and with extra time before the food line opened up, some taking Russian, senior Ian Walsh said, “Repka, poonchki, and tea…it of the students played a Russian board game called Repka (Репка). can’t get any better than that.” Finally, everyone lined up for food. Among some of the student favorites Eighteen students receive Academic Awards Maria Arnone Editor-in-chief awards, Meghan Weber with 11 awards, and Madeleine Winer with 10 awards. The juniors who lettered were Nicole Almenar with 8 Athletics aren’t the only thing that STVM students excel in; the students awards, Sam Daugherty with 8 awards, Erin Farrell with 13 awards, at STVM now have Christine Howe with the opportunity to 9 awards, Katherine receive a letter in Paydo with 12 awards, academics. In its third and Hannah Roberts year, the criteria for with 14 awards. an academic letter is There were two the student must have Irish students who not a GPA of 3.3 or bet- only lettered once, ter, receive at least 8 but were second year academic awards, and academic letter win- be in good standing ners. These students with discipline and were seniors Jessica attendance. This year’s Durbin with a total seniors who won the of 16 awards and award were Kayla Melissa Paydo who Krukemeyer with accumulated a total Academic Letter winners and the Department Heads and Headmaster pose after the 10 awards, Caterina of 17 awards . These assembly. They are (front row l to r) seniors Caterina Lyuksyutova, Ellen Rochford, Christa Lyuksyutova with 9 two star students not Seikel, Devin Sutter, Jessica Durbin, Melissa Paydo, Katherine Paydo, Hannah Roberts, Erin awards, Vincent Mi- only were eligible for Farrell, Christine Howe, (second row l to r) Danielle VanDevere, Kayla Krukemeyer, Ashleigh chalec with 8 awards, Stevens, Vincent Michalec, Meghan Weber, Joseph Miller, Madeleine Winer, TaLeitha Varner, Sam Joseph Miller with 9 Daugherty, and Nicole Almenar. awards, Ellen Roch- ford with 10 awards, Christa Seikel with 8 awards, Ashleigh Stevens with 8 awards, Devin Sutter another patch on their jacket, but they received a with 9 awards, Danielle VanDevere with 9 awards, TaLeitha Varner with 8 Lamp of Learning pin as well. 4 October 2010 Leprechaun Gold News Country of the Month: Peru Amanda Sollenberger staff reporter Interview with Mrs. Ortiz: What do you miss most about Peru? Having lunch with my family Country of the Month: PERU Where did you live in Peru? I lived in Chilete-Cajamarca for 17 years. Location: South America, bordered by Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, I spent my childhood there. Then I moved to Trujillo when I attended Chile, and the Pacific Ocean. college. Climate: Very diverse because of the What is your favorite Peruvian food? Cebi- mountains. The majority of Peru is che, I love it. It is a dish made of fish or any subtropical with very little rainfall. seafood marinated in lime juice, onions, and Language: Spanish is the official lan- Peruvian hot pepper. guage of Peru and is spoken by most Do you visit Peru often? Not really. I went people. Two other popular languages back twice in eight years. I am planning to go are Aymara and Quechua. this summer again. Traditional foods: Fish and other sea Halloween in Peru: In Peru instead of saying foods as well as different varieties of “trick or treat,” they say “Halloween, Hall- peppers and potatoes. loween”. Population: 29,807,003 Student interviews: Religion: Over 75 percent of the popu- Sophomore Aly Pagni: “Peru sounds like an lation is Catholic. awesome country! I really wish I could go Geography: 496,223 square miles and there this summer.” is famous for the Andes Mountains. Senior Oliver Hildebrandt: Oliver’s family Capital: Lima is from Peru and he was born shortly after Government: Constitutional Republic they moved to the United States. He has been Natural Resources: Copper, silver, to Peru more than seven times. “[It is] The gold, petroleum, timber, fish, iron ore, The flag of Peru is being held by native Pereuvian best country in the world without a doubt, coal, phosphate, potash, natural gas, Mrs. Teresa Ortiz and senior Oliver Hildebrandt whose even though the sun shines a little less bright and hydropower. father is from Peru. now that Alfredo and Diego have moved to the Monetary Unit: Nuevo Sol United States.” Tourist Attractions: Mountains, Machu Picchu, the Amazon River, and the Sacred Valley of the Inca Students can “Go Green” for Halloween Jackson Ewing staff reporter various pumpkin-based meals or desserts is a way not to be wasteful. Composting or donating pumpkins is another way to be less wasteful and What is the scariest part of Halloween? Is it the ghosts and goblins is one way to care for the environment. running around causing chaos? Is it the vampires and the undead, stalk- Having an authentic looking costume is important, but is using large ing the night and attacking the innocent? Is it the fear of giving away all amounts of face paint and make-up really necessary? Finding environ- your Reese’s Cups? Or is it the state of the environmentally friendly ways to have a realistic face to ment? Halloween is one of the most environmen- match a costume can be an interesting and fun tally damaging holidays, but with a few simple way to go green. If face paint is unavoidable, steps, anyone can easily go green this Halloween. then find eco-friendly face paint. One of the most important things to remember Decorations are important. A house without this Halloween is getting creative when choosing intimidating and scary decor will just look out a costume. Going with a store bought costume is of place compared to all the other houses on not only much less creative, but also much more the block, so finding environmentally friendly unfriendly to the environment. Making a costume ways to decorate can be a good way to help the from household items and clothes already owned environment. Plastic decorations, thousands can show creativity and is a more eco-friendly of bright lights, and pumpkins that are just for choice. If one buys a store bought costume, save it decoration are bad ideas when it comes to going for future use, or give it away instead of throwing it green. Use Halloween L.E.D. lights or candles away the next day. instead and switch to paper decorations instead For anyone going trick-or-treating this year, of plastic. Remember to reuse these decorations don’t use a plastic bag that will just be thrown for future Halloweens, too. away. Plastic bags, which are nonrenewable, are not an environmentally Halloween provides many opportunities to care about the environ- friendly choice. Find a reusable bag that can be kept for future use, or ment. With a little extra plan- use a paper bag instead. Paper bags can be recycled, which is better than ning, the right materials, and the plastic alternative, so throwing it away is not smart. Whether it is a some creativity, having a “Green reusable bag, or paper, recycle or reuse it. Halloween” can be fun and help Halloween just isn’t the same without pumpkins. Whether it be a clean up the planet. Jack-o’-lantern or just for decoration, use the entire pumpkin. Making October 2010 5 Faces in the Crowd Leprechaun Gold Student “Faces in the crowd” Oliver Hildebrandt staff reporter Lexi Nolte Jack Hurley Grade: Freshman Grade: Freshman Most vivid Halloween Most vivid Halloween memory: I was ketchup memory: Going to a and my cousin was haunted house with mustard some friends Favorite Halloween Favorite Halloween candy: Reese’s Cups candy: Twix Best friend: Mike Iaca- Best friend: Lucy fono, if that’s okay with Daugherty him Favrite food: Pasta and Favorite food: Pasta and Chinese food meatballs Biggest Celebrity Favorite TV show: The Crush: Kellan Lutz Office Favorite TV show: Favorite Quote: “Get Degrassi that coal churnin’.” Favorite Quote: “Love If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it the life you live and live make a sound? : It depends what forest it is. the life you love.” Favorite restaurant: Chuck E. Cheese Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden Favorite thing about STVM: The people: everyone is so nice and Favoirte Thing about STVM: All the kids are nice and funny friendly Biggest Pet-peeve: When people crack their fingers What do you think about Nick Karipides: He’s really funny and he Who has made the most impact on your life and how: My friend who can brighten anyone’s day had cancer. She made me realize I should live every day as if it’s my last. Biggest pet-peeve: When I have a lot of homework How many silly bands do you own: I’m not sure. I have never counted Who has made the most impact on your life and how: My grandpar- them all. ents- they have worked really hard and they are very good people Who did you go with to Homecoming: My friends How many silly bands do you own: Enough to fill a closet Craziest thing you’ve ever done: Jumped off a cliff in Jamaica Who did you take to Homecoming: Annie Graff P.J. O’Neil Mackenzie Nolte Grade: Freshman Most vivid Halloween Grade: Freshman memory: Dressing up as a Most vivid Halloween ninja turtle. This year I’m memory: Staying out all going to be a spider night in a tractor with a Favorite Halloween bunch of people Favorite Halloween candy: Chocolate eggs candy: Swedish Fish How many siblings Best friend(s): Olivia, do you have?: I have a Lucy, Irene, Lexi, Kate, brother, Jimmy (27), and and my twin (sometimes) three sisters, Molly (25), Favorite food: Grapes Betsy (21), and Erin (19) and bread Best friend: Kevin Biggest celebrity crush: Outwater from Hoban Taylor Lautner Do you have any pets?: Yes, I have three dogs Favorite TV show: Vam- pire Diaries! Favorite food: Bagels, pretzels, stew, Coke and Sprite Favorite Quote: “The dif- Biggest crush: Kate Gray, one of my sister’s friends from ference between a successful person and others isn’t a lack of strength, Walsh. I even baked her a cake! isn’t in a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.” Favorite TV show: Yugioh Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden! Favorite restaurant: Burger King Favorite Thing about STVM: The people-everybody is so nice! Favorite thing about STVM: The girls! Biggest Pet-peeve: If lines aren’t straight, I freak out- I have line OCD Who has made the biggest impact on your life: Coach Dan Who has made the most impact on your life and how: Probably my Lancianese because he’s cute! mom because she never lets me settle for okay or good, which can get a How many silly bands do you own: Only 85 tad bit annoying, but it pays off. How many silly bands do you own: Maybe ten Craziest thing you’ve ever done: Make funny faces Who did you go with to Homecoming: I went with my friends If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, (Danielle)! does it make a sound?: The bugs in the tree can hear it! 6 October 2010 Leprechaun Gold Entertainment The In’s and Out’s at STVM Maria Arnone Editor-in-Chief NOT HOT Giving out fruit to trick-o-treaters Dressing up for Halloween Teens want sweet treats Dressing up for Halloween is a fun tradition that has no age limits! Not something healthy to eat. Plus, the better the costume, the better the candy! Fruit is for people who are old Wearing scarves to school Teens like candy, chocolatey and bold! Fashion scarves add a touch of class to any uniform. Try to coordinate So giving out fruit is something teens hate them with your polo! Be sure not to wear real wooly winter scarves. Give them candy and make their Halloween great! The kitchen staff Ed Hardy clothes The staff has taken lunch and study hall meals to the next level. Let the cast of Jersey Shore wear Ed Hardy; students at STVM should There is now an endless supply of oatmeal, hot chocolate, and breakfast not wear it unless dressing up as “The Situation” for a costume party. cereal available to munch on. This is definitely a crowd favorite among Wearing pants too low students. Also, they make homemade calzones for lunch that are a taste Pants should at least cover one’s backside. Any lower and it looks of heaven! terribly trashy. Women’s Ensemble Wearing shoes without socks Meeting every Friday morning at 7:25 a.m. couldn’t be any more fun! This habit is not only smelly but inconsiderate to everyone in the The Women’s Ensemble at STVM is taking the world of music by storm! school. Wearing shoes without socks makes shoes smell terrible and also, These women are truly songbirds in every sense of the word. makes feet cold when the weather is chilly. Voting Science Inquiry Project Anyone 18 or older should register and vote! Every vote matters and Though it seems the STVM experience wouldn’t be complete without can make a difference! it, for some, this project throws a wet blanket over weekends and holiday breaks. Teachers represented the states for the 2010 Halloween

Matt Karipides What is an austringer? STAFF REPORTER

“A musical instrument made out of the rib cages and spines of kanga- “A person who takes care of Bryant “An Austrian person who strings “An Austrian terrorist.” roos once indigenous to Australia.” Ausperk.” harps”-Senior Ryan Porcelato -Junior George Nicholas -Senior Pat Connell -Senior Jacob Swords Real Definition: person who trains and flies short-winged hawks, as the goshawk. October 2010 7 News Leprechaun Gold Is the recession really over? Ian Edgely staff reporter “double dip” into another recession. On April 16, the exchange-traded With the economic health the lowest it has been in years and funds (ETF) Profit Strategy Newsletter warned: “The pieces are in place consumer confidence at an all-time low, it is hard to believe that the for a major decline. We are simply waiting for the proverbial domino to recession was recently declared over. The National Bureau of Economic fall over and set off a chain reaction.” Economic growth is predicted to Research (NBER), an economic research organization, announced that continue, but some feel it is just a matter of time before the beginning of the recession began in December of 2007 and ended in June 2009. To the next recession. the 13.7 million Americans living in poverty, to the 41 million liv- Ohio has been hit especially hard by the economic downturn. The ing on food stamps, and to the 14.9 million typical Ohio household earned 14 percent less income in 2010 than 1990, unemployed, it does not appear to be true. a drop twice as steep as the nation’s, according “Obviously, for the millions of people who to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The are still out of work, people who have seen number of Ohioans living in poverty is 15.2 their home values decline, people who are perent, which is higher than the national aver- struggling to pay the bills day-to-day, [the re- age of 14.3 percent. With such a sudden drop cession is] still very real for them,” President in income and an increase in poverty, statistics Barack Obama said in a speech addressing show an increasing reliance on public assistance the nation. programs and charities. Charitable donations How does the NBER determine that the have dropped $68.6 billion within the last year “Great Recession” is over? To make its alone because of increased financial constraints. determination, the NBER looks at figures that Akron’s current unemployment rate is make up the nation’s gross domestic product 9.3percent and the manufacturing sector is likely (GDP), incomes, employment, and industrial to see more layoffs and lost jobs in the future. activity. Unemployment is up and income is Adaptation and retraining for those laid off will down, yet this did not stop the NBR from its assessment that the reces- be critical to make the shift from production to sion had ended. Millions are out of work and income has fallen for the a more service-oriented job market. Akron has a weak housing market for first time in a decade. Americans are worried about how to make ends sellers and a good market for buyers. Foreclosed homes sell for a fraction meet and to save rather than spend. It is said that consumer spending of their value and the average home is selling for $40,000 less than its makes up about two thirds to three quarters of the economy, and con- value five years ago. sumer confidence is all but shattered. The economy is likely to remain unstable and growth will stay “pain- NBR made its assessment based on GDP and industrial activity. fully slow” in the months ahead, said Nigel Gault, an economist at IHS Statistically speaking, the economy and industrial activity are slowly Global Insight. Major problems caused by high unemployment, low but gradually gaining strength. The Dow Jones average has risen 4200 consumer confidence, falling incomes, and the failing housing market points since June 2009; however, progress is still shaky. Very few econ- will take time to resolve. omists forecast a sharp rebound and some predict that the economy will Bullying has many aspects and many victims Another reason they are constantly bullied is because they are easy Erin Layne staff reporter targets. They react angrily or tearfully, which the bully enjoys. That the victim reacts to the harassment is exactly what the bully wants. Bullying has many aspects, both physical and mental. Bullies can All of this must be taken into account when dealing with bullies and be raised in a violent home or could have been bullied in the past, then their victims. The pressing question is: What can we do to stop this? decided to take revenge by bullying others. They usually lack self There is no simple answer to this complicated question. The topic of esteem so they make others feel worse to make themselves feel better. bullying is so subject to circumstance that there is no Bullies don’t necessarily need to be provoked into possible one-solution-fits-all remedy. Depending on picking on someone and they will use any excuse to the people involved, the type of bullying, the amount flex their power to put someone down. Even if the of time it has been going on, the severity of the abuse victimes acts no differently from their peers, they and the background of the people involved, there could be targeted simply because they are there. could be any number of solutions. That doesn’t mean, however, that if a person looks, One approach came from a New Jersey senator. acts, talks, walks, eats, or thinks differently, they He is calling for a college code of conduct that does will not be bullied. Standing out can be dangerous not tolerate any form of bullying. This call for ac- when there is a bully looking for a target. tion was a result of a suicide of a Rutgers University Now look at the victims. They, too, could have student after his roommate streamed his gay sexual been raised in a violent home, so they see no dif- encounter online. ference in the bully’s behavior from what they are This approach will only be effective if bystanders used to, no matter how unpleasant it may be. The are motivated to help the victims. Peers and adults victim also could have low self-esteem which the should be responsible for putting an end to such be- bully can reinforce. This was the case at Mentor High School in Ohio, havior. They are the most important factor, not the bullies or the victims. where four students commited suicide within three years. All were If the students’ peers ignore the situation, then so too will the teachers, bullied to the point that they felt they could not go on. Victims may the dean, the principal, the school board, the government, and the world. even feel that the abuse is their fault, that they did something or said something that makes the bullies act the way they do. 8 October 2010 Leprechaun Gold News-in-brief

Around the Globe 3. 1. 1. Toxic sludge sweeps Hungary 2. On Tuesday, October 5, a toxic deluge of red waste from an aluminum plant reservoir near the town of Ajka, nearly 100 miles west of Budapest, swept through Hungary, polluting the Danube River and its surrounding tributaries. Officials from Hungary scrambled to save three villages in the path of the monstrous flood but there were four killed. Neighbors of the damaged country have been testing their waters regularly for any toxic residue from the flood. Though the actual makeup of the sludge has not been identified, likely components of the sludge are cyanide, cadmium, and chromium, along with aluminum. West threatened by terrorists 2. In recent weeks there have been many reports about Al-Qaeda-Alsp, referred to as AQAP, targetting France and other European countries for probable terrorist attacks. It’s not just French airlines that are under close watch. America is just as targeted as France. The United States is AQAP’s enemy. While traveling abroad is definitely not safe, neither is traveling at home. The famous Louvre in Paris now has a guard of soldiers surrounding it in case of an attack on the world famous museum. President Obama has officially warnedAmericans that it is dangerous to travel abroad with so many threats.That warning is only one step down from banning international travel all together. Change in retirement age in France protested 3. Almost 4,000 people, mostly students, peacefully protested in the streets of Paris, France. They were protesting the change in retirement age that was being pushed through the French legislature. The French government intends to change the age from 60 to 62. Sea to Shining Sea 1. Gulf Coast oil companies back in business On Tuesday, October 12, President Obama lifted the ban on deep-wa- 2. ter drilling in the Gulf Coast. Increasing pressures from the oil companies 3. prompted him to move back the deadline from November 30. However, this doesn’t mean that drilling has resumed yet. In lieu of the ban being lifted, the President also set stricter safety regulations that each company must follow before work can begin. The companies are racing to meet the requirements, such as a CEO has to write an approval that all of the required safety regulations have been followed, making them completely responsible for any future 1. accidents, so that they may begin work once again. 2. Returning Marines say the Taliband is a difficult enemy to battle 3. ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ declared unconstitutional U.S. Marines who have come back from Afghanistan say that fighting the The evening of October 19 brought a hot debate to a Taliban is not fighting men or guns, but ghosts. Members of the Taliban have seeming close. The military’s ‘Don’t ask, Don’t tell’ policy was been engaging troops in constant guerrilla warfare. At any time a farmer in the declared unconstitutioanl by District Judge Virginia Phillips. next field might pull out a machine gun and open fire. The little boy running The ruling stated that the policy violated homosexuals’ First down the street may be a suicide bomber. They keep fights short and fast, not Amendment Rights. Howevever, a few days later, the military’s allowing backup to arrive in time to provide any assistance. The most frustrat- 17-year-old ban on openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender ing part of this guerilla warfare is that the civilians are in on it. They may be people from joining the U.S. military is back on the books with tipping off the Taliban, or are even among the renegades themselves. Neither some restrictions. the civilians nor the Marines know who to trust. The Heart of it All 1. 2,200 mile wide wind storm hits Ohio in its path of destruction A massive storm with wind gusts up to 81 m.p.h. and with a barometric pressure similar to a 2. Category 3 hurricane hit the area on Tuesday, October 26. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric 1. 3. Administrations Storm Prediction Center in Oklahoma said the system’s presuure reading was among the lowest ever recorded in a non-tropical storm in the mainland U.S. Ohio winds topped out at 67 m.p.h. in Bucyrus. About 7,100 First Energy customers lost power. 2. Ohio cracking down on illegal marijuana fields This year in Ohio, more that 70,000 marijuana plants have been seized in various raids. The greater portion of the seized plants were from Mexican rings from the southeast region of the state. The Erin Layne estimated street value of all the plants seized is about $150 million. This is a 46 percent increase from last staff reporter year’s collection of seized illegal plants. From horrible to heartfelt welcomes 3. During the Vietnam War, when men came home from their tours, they were not met with open arms and cheers. Instead there were people shouting at them that they had betrayed their country. Now, 40 years later, soldiers come home to large celebrations like the one held at Akron-Canton Airport. Vietnam veterans were invited to take part in the celebrations, to take part in the welcome home that they had never received. October 2010 9 Sports Leprechaun Gold Athletic Update Boys’ and girls’ cross country teams go to state Amanda Sollenberger STAFF REPORTER Girls: The girls’’ team will defend their title in Columbus on Saturday, November 6, at 11:50 a.m. at Scioto Downs.

regional: ist place team 48 points: 6th place senior Maria Arnone; 7th place senior Anna Mion; 9th place junior Tessa Weigand; 11th place sophomore Marissa Rossetti; 16th place junior Sam Kirk; T DISTRICTS at Goodyear PLACE: 1st place District Champions- On Saturday, Ocotber 23, seniors Anna Mion came in in 4th place; followed by Arnone in 6th, Rossetti in 7th, Weigand in 8th, Kirk in 10th, Sollenberger in 17th, and Presper in 26th. The girls team had 35 points and defeated Woodridge (61) and CVCA (76).

LEGENDS INVITATIONAL 1ST PLACE: The girls took first place defeating many of the best teams in the state.Arnone led the race finishing if first place and defeating defending state champion Christina Blair. The top 6 girls on the team (Arnone, Weigand, Rossetti, Kirk, Mion, Sollenberger) finished in the top 20 places.

Boys: The boys’team will compete in Columbus on Saturday, November 6, at 2:05 p.m. at Scioto Downs.

Regional: 2nd place Team 73 points: 3rd place senior Jacob Swords; 12th place junior Patrick O’Brien; 17th place sophomore Mick Iacofano; 21st place senior Ian Walsh; and 22nd place junior Michael Hurley

DISTRICTS at Goodyear PLACE: 2nd place All 7 boys were in the top 14. They were lead by Swords in 2nd; O’Brien in 3rd; Walsh was 7th separated from O”Brien by only 15 seconds. Hurley was in 10th, Iacofano was in 11th, Cabe was in 13th, and Garritano was in 14th. LEGENDS INVITATIONAL: BOYS 1st Place: The boys team took first place with 54 points. O’Brien led the boys in 3rd place. He was followed by Swords in 7th and Iacofano in 10th.

STVM girls’ cross country team and the coaches STVM Boys’ cross country team and the coaches pose pose after Regional 1st place finish with 48 points at Boardman. after Regional 2nd place finish with 73 points at Boardman. 10 October 2010 Leprechaun Gold Sports Athletic Update Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Soccer Ian Edgely Matt Karipides STAFF REPORTER staff reporter DISTRICT FINAL: District final: CVCA L 1-0 Revere: L 1-0 DISTRICT SEMI-FINAL: District semi-final: Wellington: W 2-0 Coventry W 4-0 Goals: Cory Goals: Davis scored both goals Bryant was the first to score for the SECTIONAL FINAL: Irish only five minutes into the match.. Mapleton W 1-0 The second goal was scored by junior Goals: Hutson Antonio Manfut with the third goal being scored by Josh Laughlin. The fi- SECTIONAL nal goal was scored by sophomore Cory Bryant within the last two minutes Elms: W 4-0 Goals: off a corner kick from junior Pat O.Brien, making his second his second Davis, Hutson, Daugherty, assist of the game. Senior Christopher Motley and sophomore Robby Dam- Pressman brot also made assists. GK Saves: sophomore Michael Humphries (6) BERLIN HILAND: W 3-0 Sectional final: Goals: Hutson, Woyat, Goedecke Hoban W:2-0 Antonio Manfut made the Fighting Irish’s first goal Hathaway Brown with a ball sent up fourty yards from Robby Dambrot. Manfut dribbles CVCA: W 1-0 past three of the Knights defenders before placing the ball into the lower Revere: L 2-1 left corner of the net. The second Goal was made by Patrick O’Brien on a header sent in by Josh Laughlin. GK Saves: Michael Humphries(9) Sylvania L 0-3 GK Saves: Volleyball Humphries (7) Meghan Dannemiller Alliance W 3-0 Goals: Manfut (2) STAFF REPORTER O’Brien; Assists: Demboski, Record-15-7 Manfut, Dambrot; GK Saves:Humphries SECTIONALS: (5) Friess (4) Canton South: L Berlin Highland L2-4 Goals: 26-24, 25-18, 25-18 Demboski, Klee; Assists: Motley, TALLMADGE: W O’Brien; GK Saves: Humphries (6) 16-25, 25-22, 25-12, Friess (3) 25-20 Weber had 14 Medina Highland L0-4 GK Saves: Humphries (6) kills and 5 blocks. Unrue had 10 digs and Nanez had 17 assists. Nichst led with 17 service points. Girls’ Tennis FAIRLESS: W 25-11, 25-20, 25-11 Korinek had 13 kills and Unrue had 7 digs. Weber and Korinek both had 3 blocks. Nanez had 16 as- Tessa Weigand staff reporter sists and Gump had 18 service points. YOUNGSTOWN CHANEY: W 25-6, 25-11, 25-10 Walter and DISTRICTS: Senior Taylor Wedlake Korinek had 10 kills each, Unrue had 8 digs, and Foster had 2 blocks. lost in the first round. Gump had 16 assists. Frericks led with 26 service points. SECTIONALS: Junior Rose Klein and BRUNSWICK: L 25-8, 25-21, 25-8 Wedlake both went to the quarterfinals HATHAWAY BROWN: W 25-16, 25-20, 25-13 Walter had 12 kills, in the division II sectional tournament. Unrue had 7 digs, and Weber had 2 blocks. Gump and Nanez had 8 as- Taylor took first place with a win against sists each. Frericks had 19 service points. Tallmadge, 6-3, 6-0. Going into the tournament, Taylor was ranked first in the state. Boys’ Golf Katy Fox STAFF REPORTER Girls’ Golf District Kent Divison II: 8th Place-- 333 Jackson Ewing STAFF REPORTER Seniors JohnDean 78, and Hakmat Herro 83; juniors Joe Coughlin 85, Tam O’Shanter District DIVISION II : 11th Place and Alex McGrew 87. Sectional: 3rd place team finish: Noethen 85, Balough 95, SECTIONALS: 3rd place team finish: Azar 96, Sear 102. senior Tyler Rice 70, Dean 80, McGrew 83, Herro 87. October 2010 11 Sports Leprechaun Gold Athletic Update Football Oliver Hildebrandt STAFF REPORTER Irish trailed 16-0 at one point, but scored a one yard touchdown run by junior Kevin Besser in the third quarter. Sophomore defensive Youngstown Ursuline L 24-7: Senior Doran Grant scored on back Franshon Bickley intercepted a pass from the Cardinal Mooney a 13-yard touchdown pass from junior Kevin Besser late in the fourth quarterback, and seniors Joe Breiding and Mark Murphy collectively quarter to put STVM on the scoreboard. amassed 31 tackles. University SchoolW 56-7: With over 420 total yards, the Walsh Jesuit L 17-10: Coming off a strong win against Akron dormant STVM offense woke up Friday night as the Fighting Irish (6-3) Garfield, the Fighting Irish (5-2) suffered a loss against the Walsh pounded the Preppers of University School. Junior Sae’von Fitzgerald Jesuit Warriors (5-2). The Irish started the game with overwhelming rushed for three touchdowns, while junior Matt Matuska rushed for one poise, but seemed to lose their edge during the second half. Although touchdown and caught a touchdown pass from senior Oliver Hildebrandt. the Irish defense dominated the entire game, Walsh Jesuit was able to Seniors Nick Billotti, Mark Murphy and sophomore Clayton Uecker each capitalize off two blocked punts in the fourth quarter. Grant scored on rushed for a touchdown. The Irish defense held the Preppers to 151 yards a 29 yard touchdown pass from Hildebrandt in the first quarter, and of total offense, while senior Anthony Cicione and sophomore Franshon then snagged an interception at the end of the first half. The STVM Bickley each intercepted passes from the University quarterback. defensive line play was solid, including a forced fumble by junior cardinal Mooney 23-6: The Fighting Irish (5-3) were unable to Matthew Perry. Motley placed a 35 yard kick through the uprights, bounce back from a 13-0 first quarter deficit against Cardinal Mooney capping off the STVM scoring for the rest of the night. (5-2). The Irish offense drove the ball down the field during the first half, but was unable to capitalize its opportunity in the red zone. The

Matt Karipides STAFF REPORTER Cle-Watson 12 pass from McCoy (Dawson kick), 4:09-4Q New Orleans W 30-17 Pit-Miller 14 pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick), 1:25-4Q The Browns lost again this week to their rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cle-FG Dawson 23, 10:25 1Q making their record 1-5. Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy made his first Cle-Hillis 4 run (Dawson kick), 6:48-1Q start of the season and was 23-33 for 281 yards and 3 interceptions. NO- FG Hartley 32, 5:32-2Q Peyton Hillis rushed for 41 yards on 12 carries. Special teams star Josh Cle-FG Dawson 21, 2:18-2Q Cribbs and reciver Mohamed Massaquoi were both knocked out of the Cle-Bowens 30 interception return (Dawson kick), 1:49-2Q game by Steelers linebacker and Akron native James Harrison. NO-D. Thomas 11 pass from Brees (Hartly kick), 13:29 4Q Cle-FG Dawson 48, 5:55-4Q Atlanta: L 20-10 Cle-Bowens 64 interception return (Dawson kick), 3:33-4Q Atl-FG Bryant 24, 14:49-2Q NO-Colston 8 pass from Brees (Hartly kick), 1:38-4Q Cle-Hillis 19 pass from Wallace (dawson kick), 12:19-2Q The Browns finally pulled out a win making their record 2-5. Colt Mc- Atl- FG Bryant 30, 5:00-2Q Coy was 9-16 for 74 yards in his second start of the season. Running Cle-FG Dawson 19, 9:57-3Q back Peyton Hillis rushed for 69 yards on 16 carries. Reserve linebacker Atl-White 45 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 7:57-3Q David Bowens had 2 interception returns for touchdowns. Phil Dawson Atl-Biermann 41 interception return (Bryant kick), 4:01-4Q made 3 field goals. The Browns lost again bringing their record to 1-4. Seneca Wallace was Pittsburgh: L 28-10 11-15 for 139 yards before leaving the game with a sprained ankle. Still injured starting quarterback Jake Delhomme came in for Wallace and Cle-FG Dawson 39, 1:51-1Q threw 13 passes for 97 yards. Running back Peyton Hillis rushed for Pit-Wallace 29 pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick), 10:40-2Q 23 yards and caught a 19 yard touchdown pass despite playing while Pit-Ward 8 pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick), 3:13-3Q injured. Kicker Phil Dawson connected on a 19 yard field goal. Pit-Mendenhall 2 run (Reed kick), 5:50-4Q 12 October 2010 Leprechaun Gold Halloween

October 2010 13 Halloween Leprechaun Gold Students recall fond Halloween memories Tessa Weigand STAFF REPORTER mummy? Well, first you should calculate the surface area of the mum- Senior Freeland Oliverio my by taking down the exact height and waist of the mummy. Then, you What was your favorite Halloween cos- can come up with a formula that includes the dimensions of each square tume and why? I don’t recall mine, but so you can attempt to cover the mummy without overlapping squares. If last year Mrs. Price wore a hat and shirt I had to guess how many squares for a mummy that was 6’0’’, about 180 that said, “Go Ceilings!” Get it? She pounds, I would say about 542. was a Ceiling Fan!!” Favorite/Scariest Horror Movie? Describe the scariest scene in When were you the most scared in you’re own words. Law Abiding Citizen (Favorite) - A man lies tied your whole life? What happened? down to an execution table as you hear a saw gnawing (drilling) through This one time I fell through the floor in my the hard bones of his wrists and ankles. barn and a cow came and tried to eat my hair, thinking it was hay. True story. Junior Michael Hurley What was your worst Halloween costume and why? Probably 2nd What was your favorite Halloween costume? grade. I couldn’t find a costume, so I combined a Batman mask with a Why? One time in kindergarten I was a Superman cape and a Spiderman body and I felt silly. robot. I liked it because it had a button on the Describe the sensation of biting into your favorite candy bar after a top which played a tune. long night of Trick or Treating. When were you the most scared in your Did you ever see the end of Napolean Dynamite where he does that whole life? What happened? When I was dance? It’s like that put into edible form. on the Hindenberg, and What would you do for a Klondike bar? I would it was going down. I nar- attempt to listen to a Ke$ha song without bleeding rowly escaped. from the ears...actually, no. A Klondike bar isn’t What was your worst Halloween costume? worth that. Why? Have you ever been injured while trick or treat- Once I tried to dress up as Mr. Brownfield, but ing? One year I dressed up as a football player, so they stopped making argyle sweaters back in the my brothers felt the need to tackle me repeatedly. 1950’s. BOOM, ROASTED! How many individual squares of toilet paper does Describe the sensation of biting into your it take to cover a mummy? -2.7 favorite candy bar after a long night of trick Favorite/Scariest Horror Movie? Describe the or treating. The taste of celery and peanut butter scariest scene in you’re own words. House of cannot be put into words. Wax. The actual movie isn’t too scary, but Paris Hilton’s acting is. What would you do for a Klondike bar? I only eat organic ice cream. Have you ever been injured while trick or treating? Senior Meghan Weber Nothing a mother’s kiss couldn’t heal. What was your favorite Halloween cos- Tricks or Treats? Why? Is this a trick question? tume? Why? Dressing up as Marge my How many individual squares of toilet paper does it take to cover a freshman year (Wendy’s girl). Everyone, mummy? I don’t know, I’ll ask my mum! including Marge, thought it was hilarious! Favorite/Scariest Horror Movie? Describe the scariest scene in I even wore a sign that read on the front, you’re own words. I would have to say Bambi. The scariest part is “I am Marge,” and on the back, “You are when it storms, and the thunder gets really loud. Charlie Brown.” When were you the most scared in your Junior Patrick O’Brien whole life? What happened? At the scariest What was your favorite Halloween costume? haunted forest for my friend’s birthday in seventh grade - I couldn’t Why? This year’s Halloween costume...wait have even imagined anything scarier than what happened! To make and see! things worse, I got lost in a “tarp-room” filled with bad smelling smoke When were you the most scared in your for a half hour by myself. whole life? What happened? One time I What was your worst Halloween costume? Why? put a fork into a toaster...it hurt. Delta Gamma sorority girl. Looking back, it was a lame costume. What was your worst Halloween costume? Describe the sensation of biting into your favorite candy bar after a Why? This year’s Halloween costume...wait long night of trick or treating. and see! The peanut butter in between the chocolate layers of the Reese’s glides Describe the sensation of biting into your favorite candy bar after a over your tongue and sticks to your palette you enjoy the fulfilling, deli- long night of trick or treating. cious taste of the Reese’s cup. I wouldn’t know, I can never get the wrapper off. What would you do for a Klondike bar? The question is--what What would you do for a Klondike bar? I like Turtles. wouldn’t I do for a Klondike bar? Have you ever been injured while trick or treat- Have you ever been injured while trick or treating? Yes! My neigh- ing? bors have a really steep set of brick steps leading up to the doorway, No, but one year my Reynauds (condition where and one Halloween, “Snow White” (aka I) fell down all of them! blood flow to hands and feet is bad) got really bad Tricks or Treats? Why? Tricks - I love magicians, and they perform and I couldn’t open my candy! great magical tricks! I also like scaring people... Tricks or Treats? Why? My mom said not to take How many individual squares of toilet paper does it take to cover a candy from strangers, so I guess tricks. 14 October 2010 Leprechaun Gold Halloween Halloween memories continue... How many individual square of toilet paper does it take to cover a Senior Hayley Bryan mummy? Is it single or double ply? What was your favorite Halloween costume? Favorite/Scariest Horror Movie? Describe the scariest scene in Why? A hippie. It was easy because I already you’re own words. I choose only to watch the Disney Channel. am a hippie. When were you the most scared in your Sophomore Bitsy Ringer whole life? What happened? What was your favorite Halloween costume? My sister made me and my little brother Why? A hot dog! Because I matched my watch Child’s Play when I was three. I am weiner dog, Frankie! scared to this day. Every time I see a Chuckie When were you the most scared in your doll, I flip out. whole life? What happened? One time, What was your worst Halloween costume? I was in the woods, sitting next to a tree, Why? Vampire. I looked like a hot mess. when a creepy man came up and sat down Describe the sensation of biting into your favorite candy bar after a next to me. He said he was the “King of long night of trick or treating. I get a terrible feeling in my stomach, the Forest.” I got so creeped out and ran away but I don’t even care! screaming bloody murder. What would you do for a Klondike bar? I hate Klondike bars! They What was your worst Halloween costume? Why? are messy... One year I was Santa. Everyone called me fat... :( Have you ever been injured while trick or treating? What hap- Describe the sensation of biting into your favorite candy bar after pened? Yes, my little brother threw a ball at me and knocked me out for a long night of trick or treating. I get really excited! I sweat a lot and like ten minutes. my heart beats really fast! It can be compared to the feeling of being Tricks or treats? Why? Treats, I love eating junk food! enclosed in a very VERY small space for a long period of time. Favorite/Scariest Horror movie? Describe the scariest scene in your What would you do for a Klondike bar? Wrestle my grandma! own words Silence of the Lambs. The scariest part is when the killer Have you ever been injured while trick or treating? makes the girl put lotion on her skin or else he will hose her down. Yes! I choked on a wrapper. Watch out for those bad boys! Tricks or Treats? Why? That’s easy! Tricks because I like playing Junior Nick Zampounis tricks on people! (Watch out Ms. Patonai...) What was your favorite Halloween cos- How many individual squares of toilet paper does it take to cover a tume? Why? When I was a pumpkin. I mummy? It depends on the brand. I estimate about 2,000 with Charmin. felt like I was on top of the world because Favorite/Scariest Horror Movie? Describe the scariest scene in I looked so darn cute. All the ladies were you’re own words. Disturbia! My favorite part is when the Asian cooing over my cuteness. friend falls out of the closet. When were you the most scared in your whole life? What happened? Sophomore Leah Tomazic I don’t get scared. Ever! What was your favorite Halloween costume? Why? What was your worst Halloween costume? My friends and I dressed up as a bus so we had Why? I dressed up like a girl when I was younger and it was terrible. I to carry our costume (the box) around all night rolled my ankle wearing heels, and it hurt real bad. and had to stick together. It was a bonding Describe the sensation of biting into your favorite candy bar after a experience. long night of trick or treating. When were you the most scared in your When I eat a candy bar after trick or treating, I go to a happy place. whole life? What happened? Imagine playing ping pong with God while Marvin Gaye plays in the I was at my best friend’s house when we were background. It’s heaven. 10 years old, and we snuck out and were walk- What would you do for a Klondike bar? ing by the woods when a man with one leg and no I’m too ashamed to write the things I have done for a Klondike bar. eyes popped out and scared us and chased us back to her house. Then we Have you ever been injured while trick or treating? What hap- figured out it was my brother, Tyler..wow! pened? Yes, I got excited about eating a Kit-Kat bar, and I bit my What was your worst Halloween costume? Why? When I was three tongue. years old and I was a pumpkin. I fell and couldn’t get back up. Tricks or treats? Why? Treats because I love candy! Describe the sensation of biting into your favorite candy bar after a Favorite/Scariest Horror movie? Describe the scariest scene in your long night of trick or treating. It’s like running through a field of flow- own words. Paranormal Activity 2. The pool cleaner comes out of the ers in slow motion on a sunny day. water by itself. I cried and ran out of the theater. What would you do for a Klondike bar? I once ran through the snow in flip flops, shorts, and a t-shirt for one. Have you ever been injured while trick or treating? What happened? I took the last candy bar and some little kid kicked me in the shin. Tricks or treats? Why? Tricks...Don’t question me! Favorite/Scariest Horror movie? Describe the scariest scene in your own words. Hannah Montana. When she is about to reveal she is Han- nah to everyone in town, I was so scared I almost cried! NOT!

October 2010 15 Halloween Leprechaun Gold Halloween facts and jokes entertain Meghan Dannemiller STAFF REPORTER Where did the goblin throw the football? Over the ghoul line. What do you call two spiders that just got married? Newlywebbed How can you tell a vampire likes baseball? Every night he turns into a bat What’s a monster’s favorite bean? A human bean Where do most werewolves live? Howllywood, California Where do most goblins live? North and South Scarolina What do you call a monster that poisons corn flakes? A cereal killer Why does a cemetery have to keep a fence around it? Because people are dying to get in Why did the headless horseman go into business? He wanted to get a head in life What do you get when there’s a witch in the desert? A sandwich Why did the game warden arrest the ghost? He didn’t have a haunting license What do witches use in their hair? Scare-Spray Why doesn’t anybody like Dracula? He has a bat temper Why didn’t the skeleton go to see a scary movie? Sources- www.printables. He didn’t have the guts kaboose.com What’s a skeleton’s favorite part of the house? www.halloweengames101.com The Living Room What can’t you give the headless horseman? A headache Why don’t ghosts join bands? They would get booed! What did the corpse’ mom do when her son was bad? Ground him What kind of makeup do ghosts wear? Mas-scare-a

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