COUNTDOWN By: Katie Gilson Class Goes on Field Trip to Dayton By: Jared Bare

March 15, 2013

Volume 79, Issue 11

Coming Home Recap By: Tyler Davis The 2013 Coming Home court was freshman Alec Myers, Sopho- Inside this issue: more Trevor Geahlen, Junior Jake Reister, Senior Walter Pippin, and Calendar 2 King Joe Seedorf. They represented our school well and led off coming Mystery Person 3 home with a slow dance with their escorts. We had a very good attend- Sports 4-5 ance for this year’s dance with over 120 people. Coming home was suc- Singles Corner 7

Couples Corner 7 cessful and produced over $500 in profits for the Student Council. The

Senior Spotlight 8-9 Student Council would like to thank everyone for their support and par-

ticipation in this year’s Coming Home activities.

COUNTDOWN By: Katie Gilson Class Goes on Field Trip to Dayton By: Jared Bare

Last Friday, March 8th, one of Mr. Miller’s classes took a field trip to the National Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. The class is called American  2 Days– Saint Patrick’s Day Conflicts and it teaches the students about all of the wars the United States 5 Days– First Day of Spring  has fought in. The material started with the very early wars and just recently  13 Days– Spring Break finished up the Vietnam section. The museum features planes from several  17 Days– April Fool’s Day wars; it’s earliest gallery being the “Early Years” gallery. Mr. Miller thought  51 Days– Prom the museum would be a great chance to show his students some of the planes used in the wars he taught them about.  Long Time– Last Day of School Personally, I thought the highlight of the museum was the B2 Stealth

Bomber. It is a very large plane and it is worth a couple billion dollars. It is the top shelf of today’s stealth operations, and is used to drop bombs on se- cret missions without being detected by the enemy. The students had a very fun time and learned a lot, although the two and a half hour bus ride was not the most delightful. Mr. Miller is not sure if he will continue the trip next year or not, but after the success it had, he most likely will. If you are going to be a junior or senior next year, keep your ears open for an announcement about this trip, and you could have the same experience! Page 2 Tiger Tales

April/May Calendar

Calendar Birthdays

By: Katie Gilson By: Miranda bogert  Friday, March 15: After Prom Dodgeball Tournament– 6-11PM March 15th: Alexis Chamberlain and Ricky Fahrer  Thursday, March 21: March 16th: Mason Knipp and Stephen Walter Vars Baseball scrimmage home w/ Northwood– 4:45PM March 17th: Jared Blaine and Ethan Johnson  Monday, March 25: March 18th: Madelyn Dishop and Amelia Gilson Vars Baseball scrimmage @ Napoleon– 4:30PM March 21st: Rockne Saunders  Thursday, March 28: No School– Spring Break March 22nd: Logan Buehrer JV Baseball scrimmage @ Northwood– 4:30PM March 24th: James Little  Friday, March 29: March 25th: Jordan Guess, Courtney Bowers, and No School– Spring Break Chloe Knapp Saturday, March 30:  March 26th: Derek Hasenbalg and Devan Spencer Vars/JV Softball Henry County scrimmage @ Napoleon– 10AM March 27th: Renee Sanders JV Baseball scrimmage @ Springfield w/ Holgate– 11AM Vars Baseball scrimmage home w/ Holgate and Springfield– 11AM March 28th: Ashley Reed  Monday, April 1: No School– Spring Break Vars Baseball @ Tinora– 4:30PM Vars Softball home w/ Defiance– 5PM JV Softball @ Defiance– 5PM  Tuesday, April 2: Vars Softball home w/ Ayersville– 5PM  Wednesday, April 3: LCHS Spring Musical Matinee Did You Know…  Thursday, April 4: LCHS Spring Musical– 7:30PM HS Track Meet @ Montpelier– 4:30PM Elephants only sleep JV Baseball home w/ Defiance– 4:30PM 4-5 hours a day! Page 3

Mystery Person This Day in History By: Jared Bare By: Zach Bare

He/She is a Junior. He/She has brown hair. March 15, 1946 - Bobby Bonds, baseball player, born He/She has brown/green eyes. March 15, 1975 - Eva Longoria, American Actress, He/She is 5’3” tall. born He/She is in two sports. March 15, 1988 - NFL's St. Louis Cardinals officially He/She has one sibling. move to Phoenix His/Her birthday is in August. His/Her favorite food/drink is not Pizza Hut! March 15, 1989 - "Les Miserables," opens at Royal Al- His/Her favorite color is purple. exandra Theatre Toronto March 15, 1991 - Four LA police are charged with *If you know who the mystery person is, beating Rodney King see Jared Bare for a prize!

What's up By: Maetrix Couch

The NWOAL is no longer represented in the OHSAA boys basketball tournament. The lat- est defeat came at the hands of Ottawa Glandorf where Evergreen lost.

The track season has started and the throwers and runners are looking to have a great season with a lot of wins and trophies. The Tigers are looking at Demaline to dominate the throw- ing and for Righi, Smith, and Couch to represent in the sprints and the sprint relays. The Tigers are looking for Joe Seedorf to also bring home some hardware this season. The girls are looking for a more balanced team led by their distance. The girls team is expecting points from everyone on the team.

The baseball and softball teams are looking forward to having strong seasons. Both are led by strong pitching. Page 4 Tiger Tales Sports

State Wrestling Boys Basketball By: Victoria Scarberry Pohlman, Snyder Earn Honors Zach Niner and Jimmy Spieth represented By: Kody Snyder Liberty Center in the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament on The Liberty Center Boys Basketball team experi- February 28, March 1 and March 2. Zach made it to state his enced great success in the 2012-2013 campaign. Leading first three years of high school and made it back to state this the Tigers this season were co-captains Kaleb Pohlman and year becoming a four time state qualifier. Zach wrestled Dal- Kody Snyder. Pohlman led the Tigers in scoring and re- ton Scott from Columbus Bishop Ready his first match and won bounding this season. Pohlman, who received honorable by a decision, 6-4. His next match he wrestled Austin Reese mention all-NWOAL as a sophomore, received second team from Mechanicsburg and lost 0-7. In his consolation match he all-NWOAL and second team all-District 7 this season as a wrestled Brandon McCormick from Lima Central Catholic and junior. Pohlman also received honorable mention all– AP lost 0-6 ending his state tournament. Northwest District. Jimmy went to state his sophomore year and made it Snyder was the second leading scorer for the Ti- back this year. His first match he wrestled Joey Meek from gers averaging 7ppg along with 1.2 apg and 1.5 rpg. West Salem Northwestern and lost 3-5. His consolation match Snyder was selected to the honorable mention all– NWOAL he wrestled Zach Sullivan from New Paris National Trail and and all– District 7 teams as a junior. This season, Snyder won with a major decision of 12-4. His next match he wrestled received honorable mention all-NWOAL, NWOAL Scholar Grant Price from Sycamore Mohawk and won 10-5. Jimmy lost Athlete and honorable mention all– District 7. He was also his next match against Dom Johns from Coshocton by a deci- selected to compete in the Bryan Times All-Star game at sion of 7-8. Great job to all the wrestlers this season! Bryan High School on April 5th.

Track Preview By: Dylan Gasche It is that time of year where the spring sports teams are getting ready for their season to start. The track team started practice on March 11th. Their first meet will be on April 4th at Montpelier. Some key returning athletes for the girls will be thrower Raellen Stacey; sprinters Alexa Mey- ers, Destinie Johnson, Cheyenne Rentschler, and Jada Vollmer ; high jumper Allison Righi; and distance runners Kelly Haubert and Paige Chamberlin. They will be looking to capture first in the NWOAL again. Their competition in the NWOAL will be Wauseon and Archbold. Key returning athletes for the guys will be throwers Nick Demaline and Joseph Smith; sprinters Henry Elling, Anthony Righi, Jordan Smith, and Maetrix Couch; and distance runners Joe Seedorf and Cameron Weaks. Last year the boys team placed ninth in the NWOAL. They will be looking to change that this year and make a name for themselves. Coach Amy Spieth told all of the athletes on the first day of practice that “success happens one day at a time,” and “what kind of day are you going to make today?” Some key meets that the track team will be at is Diller Invite, Archbold Relays, Liberty Center Invitational, and the NWOAL league meet. Make sure to check your Liberty Center High School sports schedule and support all of the spring sports teams! Page 5

Sports Cont.

Baseball Preview

By: Tyler Davis Softball Preview By: Katie Gilson Well ladies and gentleman, it’s that time again, the The softball team is really looking forward to their baseball team is gearing up to build on their .500 season from a 2013 season! They had a successful season last year, finish- year ago. This team is full of returning letterman. Coach Am- ing 13-11. The Tigers made it to Districts last year, as District stutz says, “ We are returning our whole team. We did not lose Runners– Up. Coach Brooke Perry has a positive outlook for anyone, and we are ready to compete. .”The entire infield is re- the season. She says, “We have a lot of experience return- turning, but the outfield will see some new faces. Returning on ing and arelooking to be top three in the League. We also the Tiger infield are seniors Sean Westhoven and Josh Drain, want to make another tournament run this season.” juniors Kaleb Pohlman, Tyler Hill, and Mason Knipp, and sopho- The Tigers are returning catcher Katie Thomas, who mores Trevor Geahlen and Logan Meyer. The outfield is return- led the team in hits last year, Kaila Sturgell, with the second ing seniors Tyler Davis and Walter Pippin, junior Konnor Pohlman, most hits, Sydney Davis, who was second on the team in and sophomore Jarren Altman. The Tigers are returning two of RBIs, shortstop Haley Polsdorfer, who tied for second most homeruns, and Abbie Hill, with second most walks. Also the top three pitchers from last year in Logan Meyer and Konnor coming back this year are Blair May, Jordan Sidel, and Steph Pohlman. The Liberty Center batting order is also returning the Busick. meat of the order in Tyler Davis, Kaleb Pohlman, and Sean The Tigers start the season with scrimmages at Na- Westhoven. The Tigers are looking for the elusive league title poleon on March 30. The scrimmages support Relay for Life, and a trip to districts. The Tigers were picked 7th at the so come support them! NWOAL coaches meeting and that made coach Amstutz feel disrespected and say, “We are going to compete for the title. It doesn't matter what anyone says.” They kick off their season at FFA home on March 30, in a double header against Holgate and By: Miranda Bogert Springfield. Come out and support your Tigers. Recently, Liberty Center’s FFA elected new officers. President is Kristi Walker and the Vice President is Zach Gra- ber. Katherine Bell was elected Secretary and Cody Kaiser was elected FFA’s Reporter. The new Treasurer is Allison Choir Crawford and the new Sentinel is Taylor Overmier. The new Student Advisor is Bret Hill. By Kam Pohlman Last Friday night, the Chamber Choir went to Archbold High School to compete in the OMEA District Choir Contest. OMEA judeges grade choirs’ performances Spanish Trip on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being excellent and 5 being very By: Rachel Winterfeld below average, based on performance and sight-reading ability. Last year the Chamber Choir received a 2, an above average score, but not enough to qualify for the state compe- The students’ going to Puerto Rico will meet in Mrs. Soto’s classroom during first lunch, every Wednesday to dis- tition. This year, the Chamber Choir delivered, scoring all 1’s with all three of the judges, and maintaining that perfection cuss the trip. with a perfect score on sight-reading. They performed the All of the students trips are paid for and most of it was songs “Good News”, with a solo by Junior Gaby Hawkings, with the help of fundraising. The students who fundraised thank “Evergreen”, and “In Flanders Fields”. They also qualified the community for helping lower the cost of their trips! They for the state competition that will be the weekend of April would also like to thank everyone who went to the reverse raf- 26th. fle! All of the money due is turned in and the plane tickets were purchased last week. Only 33 more days until the trip! It’s getting close! :)

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Couples Corner

David Benson and Lottie Taylor By: Zach Bare The next lucky couple to be featured in my article is Lottie Taylor and David Benson. This couple met at cross country practice their freshman year. They have been dating for a year and nine months. Their first date was a trip to the movies to see Transformers in 3D. David’s favorite thing about Lottie is her laugh. Lottie’s favorite thing about Da- vid is that she can trust him. Their favorite thing to do together is to watch funny movies. This senior couple has been together for longer than most high school relationships last, so that should mean they will be together for years to come.

Singles Corner

Adam Spieth By:Kam Pohlman This issue’s lucky single is none other than Adam Spieth. This sophomore is a standout football and basketball player for Liberty Center, playing varsity for both teams this year. Adam is a little bit of a country boy, but still loves to have a good time. He enjoys hanging out with friends, going hunting, and selling tomatoes at his own busi- ness stand by his house. His perfect date would in- clude going to a rodeo, grilling some hamburgers for dinner, and finishing by star gazing in the back of his truck while listening to country love songs. If this sounds like a fit for you, don’t be shy, just say hi! Page 7

Senior Spotlight

By: Sean Westoven

Name: Jordan Bly

1. What is your favorite part about being a senior? - Eating lunch first.

2. What’s your most memorable high school moment? - Two-a-days.

3. What are your plans after high school? - Don’t know yet.

4. What’s your dating status? - Single.

5. Who are you seen most with and where? - My sister or Howard at Paulies.

6. What’s your favorite.. Name: Jessica Ripke Restaurant? Blue Pacific Grill 1. What is your favorite part about being a senior? Teacher? Mr. Miller. - Last year of high school. Music? Yes

2. What’s your most memorable high school moment? 7. What advice do you give the underclassmen? - Meeting Mariah Michael ;). Safety first

3. What are your plans after high-school? - Going to a cosmetology school.

4.What is your dating status ? -Dating Mariah Michael <3.

5. Who are you seen most with an where? -Aleanee, sadly every where.

6. What is your favorite.. Restaurant? T-Bell Teacher? Mrs. Bright Music? Country 7. What advice do you give to the underclassmen? - Enjoy high school it goes by quicker than you think. Don’t regret anything, just have fun.

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Senior Spotlight

Name: Jennifer Connolly

1. What is the best part about being a senior? - . This is my last year. 2. What is your most memorable high school moment? - The blackout (when all the power went out). Burning Questions 3. What are your plans after high-school? By: Victoria Scarberry - Going into nursery. 4. What is your dating status? - Dating Skylar Sayers. 5. Who are seen most with an where? - Skylar Sayers and Cody Gerken. Everywhere all at once. 6.What is your favorite? Restaurant? China Buffet Teacher? Mrs. Siebenaller Music? I listen to everything 7. What advice do you give the underclassmen? - Try hard! Do something good with your life. Name: Kody Kania 1. What is the best part about being a senior ? - Chillen with friends. 2. What’s your most memorable high school moment? - Filling out this paper. 3. What are your plans for after high school? - Cool things . 4. What’s your dating status? I don’t like girls 5. Who are you seen with the most an where? - Friends at church. 6. What is your favorite.. Restaurant? Hooters Teacher? My mom Music? Sleeping with Sirens 7. What advice do you give the underclassmen? . Have fun and be safe. Page 9

Teacher Spotlight By: Miranda Bogert YouTube Sensations By: Kennedy Wood

This week’s YouTube Sensation claims that he is In this issue of Tiger Tales, Mr. Grim is in the “the baddest of them all.” It is Krispy Kreme, otherwise teacher spotlight. Mr. Grim went to Holgate in high know an Froggy Fresh. He is an American rapper that school and went to Ohio Wesleyan in college. Mr. Grim has worked at Liberty Center for 17 years. Previously, raps with a Southern accent. Froggy Fresh became Mr. Grim worked at Swanton and Springboro. While Mr. known after uploading his rap music video called “The Grim teaches math here, his wife teaches math at Hol- Baddest.” It currently has over 11 million views. On Octo- gate. At home, Mr. Grim has two sons, a daughter, and a ber 2, 2012, Froggy Fresh was interviewed on Tosh.0 as dog named Callie. His favorite shows are The Big Bang part of the “Web Redemption” segment and was even Theory and The Walking Dead. He doesn't have a favor- featured in a Mashable article that listed 15 people that ite movie, but a favorite movie trilogy, The Lord of the were made famous by the internet. In January of 2013, he Rings. Mr. Grim’s opinion on the fiscal cliff is that he released his debut album Money Maker (Reloaded) on wished, “Obama would pull the emergency brake.” The iTunes. worst situation Mr. Grim has ever been in at Liberty Cen- ter is that he forgot his lunch. The funniest moments he said was, “watching Mr. Bryan turn red when we bring up his girlfriend.” Mr. Grim also added that he sees col- ors correctly and that everyone else is colorblind. Burning Questions By: Victoria Scarberry

This issues’ question is: “What is your favorite class?” Out of 55 people asked the results were: Chemistry: 2 Math: 16 Anatomy: 2 American Conflicts: 1 Science: 2 Spanish: 8 Art: 5 Service Learning: 1 English: 6 History of Rock and Roll: 1 Ag: 6 Global Studies: 3 Health: 2 Candace Sayers: Global Studies because Mr. Miller is really funny. Blair May: Mrs. Tejkl’s class because she’s my favorite teacher. Gavin Kline: Mrs. Bialecki’s a hoot.