The Gold Standard “Paving our way to tradition since 2010.” February 2019 Goodwin slams Wilker takes crown at Hoedown door on Juul By: Timothy J. Knapschaefer News Co-Editor MARIA STEIN - Something in our grand school has been missing for a month or two now, but it has not gone unnoticed. The bathroom door to the gentlemen’s powder room across from the high school office has been re- moved. But why would the school take away such a vital aspect of the boys’ pri- vacy? Many have speculated that it is due to the outbreak of Juuls in the school. In December 2018, after students re- moved the door stop to the boys’ bath- PHOTO BY: MACKENZIE GROSS room door numerous times from its cor- The 2019 Coming Home Court is announced during a Thursday night girls’ basketball game on Jan. 24. rect location, Principal Tim Goodwin By: Rachel Arling day, tickets could only be sold at school on made the decision to have the door re- Staff Writer Wednesday and Friday, so they had to be moved. When asked the reason for the sold at the door. The sophomore class also all MARIA STEIN - This year’s Coming Home extraction of the door, Principal Good- bought a ticket to help cover costs and dance was one to remember. It took place on win said, “The door was removed be- brought the snacks as donations. Jan. 26 after the boys’ basketball game cause it was previously always propped against St. Marys. The dance was in the ele- This year we had a whopping 110 students open, and for some reason the door stop mentary gym. On the court were Tim Knap- buy tickets, with an increase in attendance kept getting removed.” schaefer, Austin Kremer, Brennen Schlecty, from the years past. Though not all of the In an article by Megan Johnson, writer Nick Tangeman, and Derek Wilker. They people showed up, there was still a pretty for Yahoo! News, it was revealed that were escorted by Aubrey Thobe, Kirsten nice crowd. But what really made it fun, was “the FDA is threatening to take e- Saintignon, Rachel Partington, Rachel Arling, the crowded mosh-pit and everyone dancing, cigarettes off the market.” To this, Prin- and Bailey Winner respectively. All of these singing, and having a good time. cipal Goodwin replied, “Do. It. Now.” men are more than deserving of being King, Senior Emily Evers said, “I was a little in- but when voted on by the whole student This effort to stop the Juul plague is different about going this year because it’s body, Derek Wilker took the crown. well needed in the school, as a large not always fun, but after going I am glad I amount of the students do not know the Graduate of Marion, DJ Cody Brown really didn’t miss out on it.” many negative effects of vaping, and, spiced up the party with his amazing music. Freshman Aliyah Arling said, “I had a splen- more specifically, Juuling. According to We danced the night away while munching did time at my very first Coming Home. I a survey by Truth Initiative, around two on some delicious cookies, brownies, chips, loved the theme, and I feel like for the most -thirds of teenagers were unaware of the and pretzels, with some refreshing school part everyone had a good outfit.” existence of nicotine in Juuls. Juuls and water. other vaporizers turn a solution called Senior Aubrey Thobe said, “Since I was We couldn’t have had such an amazing “e-liquid,” which includes nicotine, into Timothy’s escort, I had to be there, but either event without the help from Mrs. Overman a vapor that is then inhaled by the user. way I was going to go because I’ve gone ever and the sophomore class. Overman set up Nicotine is known to affect learning, since I was a freshman and can’t break tradi- the whole thing, and the sophomores sold memory, and attention span, but there tion. Oh, and I also got some pretty ‘fire’ the tickets. Due to being off on Monday and has been very little research done on the yearbook pictures.” school being cancelled Tuesday and Thurs- effects of vaping on lungs. Despite the harm that vaping can Bruns surpasses 1,000 point milestone bring to the body of our great nation’s youth, around 3.6 million underage us- enth men’s basketball player in Marion Local ers have been reported, according to the history to score 1,000 points. FDA. In addition, one in five high When asked about what it meant to him, schoolers admitted that they had vaped Bruns replied, “It was a great feeling to have within the last month, according to a scored 1,000 points. It was something I’ve al- federal survey in 2018. One could con- ways dreamed of since I started playing.” clude that a large reason as to why there are so many underaged kids vaping is Bruns was within 16 points of the milestone due to nicotine addiction, which is going into the contest and towards the mid- widely known to be very difficult. In dle of the third quarter, right in front of the government figures, it was reported that PHOTO BY: JENNY ALBERS student section, Bruns hit a jumper on the about 55 percent of adult smokers at- The Flyer basketball team with Bruns’s game baseline over St. Henry player Jay Knapke to tempt to stop their addictions, but a ball from his 1,000 point game. score his 1,000th point. mere 7 percent succeed in the task. Now third on the all-time scoring list at By: Max Albers While a decent amount of teenagers Marion Local with 1,253 points, Bruns looks to News Co-Editor keep climbing up the list as the year goes on. use Juuls, many other teenagers are He has hopes of possibly passing Marion Lo- against their use. On the matter, Stu- MARIA STEIN - On Jan. 4, senior basketball dent Council President Bailey Winner player Nathan Bruns reached a huge mile- cal graduate Gary Jones, who graduated in said, “Juuling is not cool, and it can get stone. In the third quarter against St. Henry, 1981 as the all-time leading scorer at Marion you in a lot of trouble.” Bruns made history, becoming just the sev- with 1,365 total points. News The Gold Standard February 2019 page 2 FFA week fires up Flyers less important than Presidents’ Day, which lympics” and a farm truck drive-in is held during the same week each year, (Thursday). Normally a tractor drive-in is others view it as a great experience. “It’s my scheduled for this week, but it has been favorite week of the year!” Ag teacher Mr. moved back to a day in April because FFA Elsass exclaimed, adding in jest, “My exu- members will also be participating in a berance for it may rival that of my anniver- truck-drive in day. The themes for the week sary or my daughter’s birthday!” in order are as follows: America, FFA Ap- parel, Pajamas, Flannel, and Business Casu- His thrill aside, Elsass also made known al. the purposes of National FFA Week, of which there are many. “We like to use this FFA member and junior Megan Tuente PHOTO BY: MR. ELSASS week for career exploration, community elaborated on the unique “Ag-lympics,” say- Members of the FFA made blankets for those service, advocating agriculture, and—most ing, “They show us how to use everyday in need during FFA Week in 2018. importantly—thanking all of the wonderful farming equipment for more than just people who have helped us throughout the farming. We do things like shuffle-bucket, By: Brennen Schlecty year.” dodgeball, tug of war, and a tractor tire flip, Sports Editor among other things.” However, this week doesn’t simply apply MARIA STEIN - It is quickly approaching to members of the FFA, as the president of Also returning is the daily trivia read over at hyper speed, unlike the slow, leisurely the Marion Local FFA, junior Ashley Berg- the announcements each morning, which pace of certain farming equipment that can man, explained. “We’ve got some pretty fun inspires a little competition between clas- potentially add at least a half hour to any- activities planned. I think it’s going to be a ses. Last year, Mrs. Hemmelgarn’s Applied one’s drive time. It is a date that lovers of pretty awesome week. Hopefully we get a English IV seniors romped home with the livestock and the soil circle on their calen- really big turnout for everything we have highly sought-after trivia win and all its dars months in advance. Seldom can any- planned.” bragging rights. Sophomore Drew Ruhen- thing rouse the agricultural heart more. It kamp discussed this topic, saying, “I feel could be only one thing: National FFA There will be many special happenings, that some of the questions are interesting, Week, which occurs from Feb. 18 through such as a community breakfast (Tuesday), but they should give us more of a chal- Feb. 22. Ag bags (Wednesday), the duct tape wall lenge.” Mrs. Hemmelgarn noted that (Friday, no hints have been given on who While some may scoff at next week’s Ruhenkamp did not win the trivia contest that teacher might be), and also the “Ag- spectacle in haughty derision and deem it last year. Blood drive saves lives Ohio frustrates to donate due to this change in the requirements. freshmen drivers By: Aubrey Thobe There was also a lot of contro- Features Editor versy on whether the people who traveled to Ecuador and the Gala- COLUMBUS - There’s a rare pagos Islands would be able to possibility you haven’t heard donate blood, but a couple phone all the talk about Ohio’s driv- calls and questions later, Señora er’s license age being changed Overman declared that everyone to 16 and a half. If you have was in fact able to donate. On the not, now you have. This new contrary, people who traveled to bill extends a teen’s permit Haiti over Christmas break were phase to a full 12 months. unable to sign up. PHOTO BY: MRS. OVERMAN The new law affects mostly Some students were also turned the freshman Class of 2022 Junior Lindsey Homan smiles as she PHOTO BY: AUBREY THOBE down that day due to low blood and younger, but there are donates blood. Freshmen Kenslee Kremer and pressure. Multiple students were mixed reviews from more Leah Grieshop try not to cry as By: Bailey Winner skeptical to sign up this year after than just the age group that they pretend they can legally Entertainment Editor receiving notice that their blood now cannot receive their li- from last year was unable to be cense until they are 16 and a drive under the new law. MARIA STEIN - A little over a used due to low iron levels. Sen- half. On the contrary, history week ago, on Feb. 6, Marion Lo- ior Matt Berning stated, “My iron teacher Mr. Kyle Grabowski cal held a blood drive through the This law came about be- levels were [too] low last year,” supports the passing of this American Red Cross in the gym. cause the leading cause of on the issue. new law by telling The Gold The Student Council members, teenage death is now driving. under supervision of Mrs. Dip- Other people skeptical to sign Lawmakers are looking for Standard that, “In states pold and Mrs. Overman, worked up were those who are part of ways to minimize the statisti- where there is a longer trial run for driving, there are sub- the event. sports teams. Many members of cal number. But will changing varying sports claimed that they the permit phase to 12 months stantially fewer accidents and 38 donors gave 40 pints of would have liked to donate, but help this problem? Freshman deaths caused by young driv- blood throughout the day. Due to could not due to upcoming Lexi Brunswick states, “I feel ers than in states where the new restrictions, the American events. like just because there is extra trial run period is short.” Red Cross ordered that donors time for practice doesn’t It is early on yet, but we will must be at least 110 pounds. No The blood drive went well, and mean people will actually use male students were affected by the school is looking forward to see if this change in the sys- it to their advantage.” tem really does lower the sta- this, but some girls were unable hosting another one next year. tistical number. News The Gold Standard February 2019 page 3 Marion Local picks up four new paintings ‘The Toddfather’ turns 50 By: Matt Rethman Staff Writer MARIA STEIN - February has long been known as the season of love, but it is also home to the birthday of a very special teacher. Mr. Ashbaugh or, as some like to call him, “The Toddfather” turned 50 on Feb. 1. Due to the snow, school was canceled, and the celebration had to be postponed until the following Monday. His room was decorated with By: Aubrey Thobe fused as to which door was Mrs. few of them do have signifi- streamers, balloons, and a big Features Editor Dippold’s, as there are three cance to my dad. For example, happy birthday poster. Ash- similar doors in a row. She tells he had been a teacher for 23 baugh also received cookies, MARIA STEIN - The school The Gold Standard, “Mrs. Dip- years, he taught at Marion for cake, and tin cans. He got a might seem a bit more lively pold is a vital member to the six of those years, his high kick out of the tin because it after the murals that were add- school, and I wanted to make school football number was 36, happens to be the 50th ele- ed to it this past semester. sure that her door stood out and he was 46 years old when ment on the periodic table, Three murals were painted out- against the rest. She does a lot he passed.” and we all know that Ash- side of classroom doors and for the school and students, so I baugh likes to relate every- one mural was painted inside of Macy Spieth created the fun wanted to do something small thing to physics and chemis- a classroom. Mrs. Dippold, Mrs. spin on William Shakespeare in return for that.” try. Not even the happy birth- Hemmelgarn, Mrs. Phelan, and that you now see when going day balloons scattered around Mr. Spettel get to enjoy more The new artwork outside of by Mrs. Hemmelgarn’s room. his room caught a break. The beautiful surroundings thanks Mrs. Phelan's door was made Her painting is of Shakespeare physics students numbered to seniors Haley Heitkamp, Ma- by Aubrey Thobe. It is the pro- reading the school newspaper, and calculated the density and cy Spieth, Aubrey Thobe, and file of a face that is made of ge- and there are five Shakespeare velocity of every balloon. Grace Knapke respectively. ometric shapes, and then there quotes above and below him. are various numbers and math Mrs. Hemmelgarn wanted When walking past Mrs. Dip- symbols that seem as if they are Shakespeare and The Gold pold’s office, you’ll now see lots “spilling out of the brain.” Standard incorporated, so that of vibrant colors and shapes in Thobe came up with this idea is why Spieth painted him read- Haley Heitkamp's mural. The back in September, and her ing the very first edition of The left side of her mural represents dad’s (beloved former teacher Gold Standard from 8676. the decisions students have to and coach Mr. Dan Thobe) make leaving high school, while The one mural that was paint- brain tumor was what inspired the right side represents deci- ed inside of a classroom this her. She tells The Gold Stand- sions they make during high past semester was created by ard that “most of the numbers school. Heitkamp says that as a Grace Knapke. Her mural con- you’ll see are just random, but a freshman, she was always con- sists of the words, “MLB is the PHOTO BY: MATT RETHMAN only way to be” and a music Mr. Ashbaugh holds a tin can staff behind the words. The next to his birthday poster for mural is approximately 16 feet his 50th anniversary of life. long and six feet tall and paint- Some may say he is over the ed in black for a simplistic look. hill, but he would probably say She chose to use this quote be- he has the greatest gravitation- cause it means a lot to the al potential energy of his life. band, and they chant it togeth- All that’s left to do is calculate er before every competition. how far he will roll!

Freshmen fabricate beads for children in need By: Nick Tangeman program through one of her nieces. “I first Throughout those three years, her classes Staff Writer found out about this program when my have sent hundreds of beads to Dayton niece, Taylor, was being treated at Dayton Children’s for children to enjoy. She plans MARIA STEIN - Have you ever wanted to Children’s Hospital. She received Beads of on continuing her participation in the make a difference to children in need? Now Courage, and it always helped brighten her Beads of Courage program every year for is the chance. Art 1 classes, consisting of day.” Through family, Miss Brunswick was Art 1 classes. mostly freshmen, have taken part in a pro- able to find out about the program, and gram called Beads of Courage, led by Miss Each child in Dayton Children’s receives help contribute to other children with ill- Brunswick. Three of her Art 1 classes spend one bead for every procedure they go nesses. a fifth of their class period every day build- through. For example, a child would receive ing beads to send to children with serious Miss Brunswick also states that the beads a bead after going through a surgery, x-ray, illnesses. are sent to the Children’s Hospital in Day- or something similar to those two. They ton. It is the third year that Miss Bruns- also receive beads for birthdays and holi- Miss Brunswick first found out about the wick’s classes have sent beads down south. days they spend in the hospital.

Sports The Gold Standard February 2019 page 4 Flyers hit a hot streak ion Local Boys basketball was Stritch Monday Jan. 21. The Fly- after two missed three-pointers known for. These past two ers were carried by their tena- by the Flyers at the end of regu- years, however, the team has cious and selfless defense that lation. drastically changed. The bench this team is playing with right On a brighter note, the Flyers has graduated their legends to now. won a big conference game ear- the varsity team rotation. This Marion had a big home game lier in this season against St. year’s varsity team, as defending against league rival Minster on Henry. At the end of the first State Champions, fought hard Jan. 18. The Flyers started the quarter, it was a hard-fought for a 13-6 record. The team had game off hot on a -7 0 run. The battle by both sides, ending up won eight straight games before rest of the first half was a back- equal—9-9. By the end of the a loss against Jackson Center and-forth skirmish between the first half, Marion had produced last Monday. A big win against two teams, leaving Minster a small gap from their opponent Cardinal Stritch sparked the ahead—23-21. with a 24-20 lead. winning streak. Going into the last three It was yet another hard-fought The Flyers have a huge confer- minutes of the game, Marion quarter; by the end of the third PHOTO BY: FRED KREMER ence game tonight as they take was down by 10. With 10 sec- quarter the Flyers had the lead Senior Nate Bruns attempts a “no on the Coldwater Cavaliers. A onds left in the game, the Flyers 31-28. The Flyers lead was ex- -look” pass against the Minster win will give the Flyers a share fought back and got the game panded to 10 points at the half- of the MAC title. Wildcats on Jan. 18. back to within a point. Two way point of the fourth quarter. By: Kyle Francis The Flyers boys’ basketball clutch free throws by Wildcat The lead had dwindled through- Staff Writer team started building up some guard Mike Ketner put the out the game, but the Flyers confidence after a big non- Wildcats up by three. The end held on until the end with a five MARIA STEIN - Best Bench in conference win against Cardinal of the game was 45-42 Minster, point win: 48-43. America . . . The only thing Mar- Girls tackle tournament ML soars at Flyin’ to the Hoop three seniors for all their hard work and dedication throughout the years: Grace Knapke, Natalie Rethman, and Ava Rose. The Flyers have been more successful this year than in the past. They went on a short rut where they strug- gled a bit. They overcame that struggle with a key MAC PHOTO BY: DEREK WILKER win against Delphos St. The Flyers warm up before their contest against Cardinal Stritch as part of John’s. They are looking to the Flyin’ to the Hoop Basketball Invitational on Jan. 21. keep up their winning ways in order to prepare for a deep By: Nate Bruns Staff Writer PHOTO BY: BAILEY WINNER tournament run. (Front to back) Seniors Natalie When asked about how the DAYTON - On Jan. 21 the Flyers took on Cardinal Stritch during the Rethman, Ava Rose, and Grace season went, sophomore Ala- Flyin’ to the Hoop High School Basketball Invitational at Trent Arena; Knapke flaunt their ball skills— na Pohlman stated, “We defi- they came out on top with a big 40-37 win. this time in a non-game nitely improved this season This was a big win for the Flyers as they had just come off back-to- situation. and had a lot of close games. back losses to MAC rival Minster and foe Van Wert. “We played solid By: Bailey Winner We are ready to roll and team defense, as you can tell, by only giving up 37 points to a very tal- Entertainment Editor make a long tournament ented team and really got after them,” said current player Matt run.” MARIA STEIN - Coming off Rethman. of a loss against Ft. Loramie, The Junior Varsity team has The first quarter offense started off slowly for the Flyers, as they only the Flyers emerged victorious had one of their better sea- scored seven points, but they only gave up seven points to Stritch. The against MAC rival Coldwater sons this year, as they have a halftime buzzer sounded, and the Flyers found themselves down five last night. They won by a fi- record of 17-5. When asked at a score of 17-12. nal score of 40-39. The girls about the JV season, sopho- The second half got out to a little more of a hot start, as the Flyers will be heading into tourna- more Molly Winner stated, pulled themselves back within two points. The Flyers stuck with it ment with a record of 11-11. “We played really well throughout the third and were only down three to start the fourth. Their first game will be through the whole season The game was back and forth throughout the quarter. With under 10 played on Wednesday against and had multiple times to seconds to go in the game, Nate Bruns drilled a three-pointer to put the Upper Scioto Valley Rams earn pizza if we would keep a the Flyers up three. With about two seconds left, Jordan Burton of in the Sectional semifinal. team scoreless for an entire quarter, but we only man- Cardinal Stritch chucked up a half-court miracle that airballed. The Flyers played against aged to do that one time. This was a huge come-from-behind win for the Flyers, as they had the Cavaliers in the Hangar Next year, though, you can been riding a two-game losing streak. The Flyers improved to a record for their last regular season be expecting that a lot. But of 10-5 on the campaign. The Flyers will travel to Coldwater tonight, game of the year and Senior for now, it’s tournament as they take on their MAC rival, the Cavaliers. Night. The Flyers honored time.”

Sports The Gold Standard February 2019 page 5 Flyers triumph in inaugural ‘Impact’ game

PHOTO PROVIDED BY: DAN KOENIG The Flyers and Redskins show unity as they line up for a pregame picture with the “Impact” trophy.

By: Nick Tangeman ron Rose had on both communities. Staff Writer The game even included a freshly-crafted MARIA STEIN - The Flyer basketball wooden trophy created by Norm Leugers. team took on the Ft. Loramie Redskins on The trophy is a traveling trophy, which Feb. 2 at home in the first annual “Impact” means the award goes home with the game. school that wins each year. The Flyers beat the Redskins pretty hand- With the win, the trophy is staying in Ma- ily, 41-26. The game was named the ria Stein this year. The Flyers certainly “Impact” game due to the two great educa- earned the right to keep the trophy. The tors that were lost in both communities in basketball team was proud to win the first PHOTO BY: DAN KOENIG the past year. The game is dedicated to the “Impact” game and keep the trophy in The “Impact” trophy, displaying both school service and impact that Dan Thobe and Aa- town. logos and a hammer. Marion Local cheerleaders ‘squad up’ at Citrus Bowl By: Rachel Arling The entire team didn’t attend, Ungruhn stated, “It was a really Staff Writer but five of our very own cheer- cool experience cheering with 80 leaders did go: Freshmen Alexis other girls in front of 60,000 peo- ORLANDO, FL - This year’s Brunswick and Natalie Un- ple. Disney World was super fun cheer squad really excelled; they gruhn, Sophomores Clarissa too!” have many talented tumblers in Hutchinson and Kara Wolters, the younger graders. The new Tate also commented on the and Junior Ally Tate. They really and improved squad has really experience: “The days prepping enjoyed their time. The cheer- started getting noticed. They for the Citrus Bowl, we had four- leaders were chosen to be a part even got invited to cheer at the hour practices, which was ex- of the Citrus Bowl halftime show Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day hausting, but Disney made up for on Jan. 1 because they showed between the Kentucky Wildcats it, and it was a lifetime experi- great talent at a summer camp and the Penn State Nittany Li- ence being surrounded by so PHOTO BY: LUCY HUTCHINSON that they attended on Aug. 9 and ons. many people and cameras.” Cheerleaders at the Citrus Bowl. 10. Swim team splashes to Sectionals which is rare at Marion. The team had a lot of talent this year and chances of getting a swimmer or relay to Districts were high. Sadly, no Flyers were able to advance to the next round. The team was so close and fell short by just two points. This year, the girls’ swim team thrived with 10 seniors: the experience was there, and the spirits were high. By losing the lone senior boy, John Tangeman, due to injury, the boys’ swim team lost some experienced leadership. However, they were all very dedicated to the swim team. Though they won no meets this year, they placed higher PHOTO BY: HALEY HEITKAMP than in previous years. The senior female swimmers after being acknowledged for their commitment to the sport Though the season may not have ended during their meet at Jay County on Jan. 26. quite as hoped, the Flyers can look at the By: Rachel Arling pened on Feb. 9. The whole team swam in success that they did have this season and Staff Writer this meet, but the pressure was on. The look to build on this for next year. With times received by the team dictated wheth- hard work, they could be great for years to MARIA STEIN - Swim Sectionals hap- er or not they would make it to Districts, come.

Opinion The Gold Standard The opinions represented here are solely of the authors. page 6 Students simulate the cinema By: Derek Wilker Staff Writer February is here, and February is the month of love. During this month, high It’s ‘tso’ over this school kids love watching romantic movies by themselves while they eat ice cream and Valentine’s Day wear cabin socks. Some of the best charac- NOTE: Dr. Love received no royalties from ters in the best romantic movies share the the Mongolian Grill; this is not a sponsored same traits and charming ways as kids in article. Any Chinese buffet will suffice. Marion Local! With that being said, the PHOTO BY: DEREK WILKER Sophomores Evan Homan and Molly Rethman February can be a joyous month for hap- characters will be recast with the students py couples. However, there’s no such thing who embody them the best. reenact the classic romantic movie Titanic. as a happy relationship. Every relationship First, we recast the main characters from Beauty and the Beast. is a chore for the two parties involved, so the movie Titanic. The Jack Dawson of Mar- The final movie recast is WALL-E. The what better of a time to end that torturous ion Local is sophomore Evan Homan. Evan flick is a cute little Disney Pixar movie monotony than right now—the so called Homan is an endearing young chap who where an old rusty robot falls in love with a “month of love.” You don’t love her, she looks remarkably similar to a youthful Leo- new-fangled, sleek-looking robot. Our doesn’t love you, but you’re in luck ‘cause nardo DiCaprio. He enjoys vacationing on WALL-E is junior Marcus Billerman. Biller- your old buddy Dr. Love loves you more cruise ships and has a fantastic ability to man is WALL-E because he is old fashioned, than his seven ex-wives combined. I’ll swim! Rose DeWitt just so happens to be has rusty ligaments, and still has enough show you the best way to dump your girl- sophomore Molly Rethman. She has a pond left in the tank to save the world. If WALL- friend around Valentine’s Day. in her backyard and lots of swimming expe- E were a human, he would undoubtedly rience. Rethman is outstanding in high- The only way to end the terror that is have curly hair, a short temper, and a pen- pressure situations, and one of those may your relationship is to rent out Mongolian chant for getting injured. At the end of the be forthcoming aboard the Titanic. Grill on Valentine’s Day. This may set you movie, WALL-E falls in love with a robot back a pretty penny, but the look on her The next movie recast is Beauty and the named Eve. She makes up for WALL-E’s old face when you dump her will be priceless. Beast. The beauty is obviously Junior Brooke fashioned ways and keeps him in line. Our Next, hire an entire string orchestra and Homan. If she would ever put on a yellow Eve is junior Natalie Kramer. Kramer is Eve set them up in the entrance by the coy dress, you would not be able to tell her and because she is very new school, and calm in pond. Have them play the Jaws theme Belle apart. Brooke Homan also owns a kill- the face of danger. Billerman is the face of song. It’s ominous. Scatter some flowers er teapot set. The Beast is junior Brandon danger when his fuse blows. Kramer would on the floor; venus fly traps are a good Fleck. He benches like 300 pounds and be able to keep Billerman, or WALL-E, from start, it’ll be great foreshadowing. She’ll could easily rip every guy in high school to spazzing out and together they make a good walk in and be reduced to tears. She’ll ei- shreds. Fleck is big, hairy, and has very team. Billerman and Kramer are the unani- ther A.) know exactly what's happening or sharp teeth. Together, they are undoubtedly mated WALL-E and Eve. B.) be overwhelmed by your apparent love and affection. Regardless, bring out a sil- ver platter with a plate inside. Underneath Top past couples of Marion Local the cover, arrange several pieces of Gen- By: Max Albers eral Tso’s chicken. Arrange the chicken to News Co-Editor spell out, “WE R TSO OVER.” Ouch. Tough scene. But, at least you were a class There have been numerous act while you dumped her. relationships throughout the years at Marion Local, and I have set out to find the top three past relationships of Marion Local students. PHOTO BY: HOPE RETHMAN Former couple Molly Rethman and Connor Griesdorn enjoy a Coming in at number three are seniors Eric Schlarman jet ski ride together while they were dating. and Morgan Mescher. These stole all of Heitkamp’s silly Now for the moment you two lovebirds dated back in bandz off her wrist and all have been waiting for, the sixth grade. After dating on broke them all. The two have number one couple. After and off for a few months, remained on good terms much consideration, the they decided to break up af- since Eifert’s mom made him number one spot on the list ter Schlarman didn’t reach buy Heitkamp new bandz. is freshman Connor his AR reading goal; Mescher Griesdorn and sophomore Before we get to number was not impressed. Mescher Molly Rethman. These two one on the list, we have one and Schlarman tried to make were on and off for a while, honorable mention who did- up in seventh grade, but but finally decided to make n’t quite make the list. Sen- never could because Mesch- it public this past summer. iors Samuel Huelsman and PHOTO BY: DR. LOVE er couldn’t get over him Rethman and Griesdorn had Samantha Garmann courted Rachel Partington ruthlessly dumps John missing his AR goal. a strong relationship up un- back in sixth grade. They Tangeman with a plate of General Tso’s chicken. til a little over a month ago Seniors Isaac Eifert and dated for about a week or so, when they decided to part Relationship=Bad. Unless it’s Relation- Allison Heitkamp have and one day they even had a ways. The couple has re- ship by Young Thug, featuring Future. Then claimed the number two “date” in the back corner of mained friends since the it’s good. But this relationship is not, so spot on the list. These two the middle school library. breakup, but now you needed to end it. It’s for the best. lovebirds dated back in fifth The two parted ways after a Griesdorn’s twin brother, Thankfully you didn’t have to think of it grade. They had a great rela- couple weeks for unknown Carson Griesdorn, may be yourself because your pal Dr. Love figured tionship up until the last day reasons but have stayed on pursuing Rethman. it all out for you. Thank me later, chief. of sixth grade when Eifert good terms. Opinion The Gold Standard The opinions represented here are solely of the authors. page page 9 7 Juice Wrld ready to rule rap in 2019 By: Derek Wilker 3. Lil Baby - He has an odd name because Staff Writer he is in fact not a baby; he is actually 24 years old! Baby is from the streets of Atlan- On Jan. 14, 50 high school students were ta and an animal at freestyling. Lil Baby had polled on which rapper they thought would one of the biggest songs of 2018 with Drip have the best 2019. Students took into ac- Too Hard. He also stunned urban America count who had the best 2018, with enough on his track with Gunna and Young Thug left in the tank to destroy this year. There called Chanel. This song will make you were 20 different options, and these were want to go get some Chanel clothes. the results that were chosen. PHOTO BY: DJBOOTH.NET 4. A Boogie wit Da Hoodie - Recently 1. Juice Wrld - Voted number one by the Juice Wrld spits a mean verse in his mic at dropped his second studio album called Marion Local student body because he Hoodie SZN. He claims he is “The Reaper” jumped on the scene and smashed Rolling Loud Music Festival. because he always has on his hoodie, like 2018. Juice dropped his debut studio album want to break a microwave with a crowbar the Grim Reaper. He has hits with Kodak Goodbye and Good Riddance in June, and it and jump headfirst into a pile of snow, and Black, PnB Rock, and 21 Savage. His 2019 was filled with heat songs like Lean wit Me when you get out of the pile, you scream, looks bright. and All Girls Are The Same. These songs “YEAHHHHHHH!” His hits include make you want to jump off of the roof of Topanga and 1400/999 Freestyle. Trippie 5. YNW Melly - Although he looks really your house and land in a bed of rose petals hails from Canton, Ohio, and when the scary and raps about scarier stuff, YNW is and apple juice. Juice Wrld is very young football team went there for State in De- just a warm-hearted teddy bear. Melly had and looks poised to take over 2019. cember, Marion Local students flocked to a great 2018 with songs like Virtual and But- ter Pecan. He is a very fun-loving guy, and 2. Trippie Redd - Although he is the sec- 14th Street to try to see the house that the Marion Local students are ready to hear ond youngest rapper on this list, Trippie rapper grew up in. Redd has the attention what he has in store for 2019! Redd has had multiple jams that make you of everyone in the high school.

Top Fortnite-playing Flyers Students make pitiful Pohlman grabs the number one spot Super Bowl picks in our top four and certainly catches Sophomore Drew the dub while playing Fortnite. His Ruhenkamp was the only favorite time to play is at 4 a.m. be- Flyer to correctly predict cause he feels the competition is the Champions, as he greater and it's the proper lighting in had the Patriots winning his room. He has had some back trou- 34-27. ble recently from carrying his squad, but he insists it will be a speedy recov- Senior Nate Bruns ery. (pictured), had the Rams 42-41. Coming close in second place is sen- PHOTO BY: DEREK WILKER ior Darrin Hays, better known as Senior Matthew Senior Nate Bruns predict- Grimdopplegang33. He has been ed a win for the Los Ange- Prueter is a huge fan of sending kids back to the lobby for sev- les Rams. Los Angeles kicker Greg eral months and hasn’t stopped yet. If Zuerlein, so he had the you were to play with him, you would By: Derek Wilker Rams winning 55-0. be sure to hear one of his seven cats Staff Writer Senior Reece Eifert is annoying him in the background. This year’s Super Bowl, still not satisfied with PHOTO BY: MATT RETHMAN Edging in at number three is senior played on Feb. 3, has the officiating of the Cody Pohlman, showing no mercy, Brennen “Victory Royale” Schlecty. come and gone, and NFC Championship forces his opponent to “Take the L”! Despite not having a gaming console, Tom Brady has added yet game. He had the NFL he finds time to play Fortnite when he another undeserved ring Commissioner Roger By: Matt Rethman visits Nick Tangeman’s house. He has after a pitiful 13-3 display Goodell rescheduling the Staff Writer only played one match in his life, in where he was bailed out game between the Rams which he made top 25 but succumbed by his defense. How- and Saints and had the Many of you are familiar with the to a bad internet connection. One can ever, some Marion Local Saints winning the Super popular game called Fortnite. It was only imagine the damage he would students had some inter- Bowl over the Patriots 31- created by Epic Games Inc. in late July have done to the opponents. Some esting takes on how they 28. 2017, and now has over 200 million believe he was purposely kicked by thought the game would registered users worldwide. For the Senior Austin Kremer Epic Games for simply being too good play out, because their geriatric readers, it is a video game had the Rams winning 30 at Fortnite. However, don’t let him picks were made before where the objective is to be the last -20 in the last prediction play Fortnite on your projector--he’ll the Super Bowl was one standing out of 100 people. recorded. break it. played, obviously. Whether you love it or hate it, you It should be noted that Finally at number four is Mr. Jutte, cannot deny this game takes some Senior Samuel Huels- I had to remind at least better known by his gamertag Math- serious skill. Such a competitive game man had the game end- four people that it was Teacher05. Despite never playing the begs the question: who are the most ing in a 13-13 tie and a impossible for the game or knowing anything about talented Fortnite players in Marion low scoring affair. Huels- Browns to win the Super Fortnite, our trusted voters feel he Local? 20 credible Fortnite players man was correct about Bowl, because they will would rise above the competition. His from Marion Local voted on who was the low score, but the not be in it until next ninja-like reflexes and high IQ make truly the best, and senior Cody Pohl- Super Bowl cannot in year. man was ranked number one. him a natural gamer and competitor. fact end in a tie.

Opinion The Gold Standard The opinions represented here are solely of the authors. page 8 Top 5 most-missed seniors from the Class of ‘18 By: Nick Tangeman 1. Nathan Arling - Arling led the pack, first girl on the list, Evers impressed on the Staff Writer receiving 16 percent of all votes. A combina- basketball and volleyball courts at Marion, tion of his stellar humor and crazy shenani- and pursued an athletic career after high When you think of the Class of 2018, gans led to Arling being the most missed school. Evers is also remembered as Prom which faces pop into your mind first? The senior from the Class of 2018, as voted on Queen, and one-half of the power couple class contained many memorable people by the students. He was famously known with fellow college athlete John Dirksen. that many underclassmen drew close ties for wearing a bathrobe and baseball helmet She plays volleyball at Owens Community to. Their departure left us with an empty to every boys’ basketball game. He always College, where she was a part of their feeling, as all we were left with was the gave it his all during CYO games (leading to championship team. memories they gave us. After polling over a couple of black eyes) and never failed to 100 students, we found out who the student make someone laugh. Arling went on to body missed the most. join the Marines after graduation, helping to protect our country’s freedom. 2. Tyler Mescher - Mescher received 12 percent of all votes. The star basketball player led the team to its first State champi- onship in 15 years last spring. Liked by near- ly everyone, Mescher was the least shy per- son in the Class of 2018 by far. Always with a smile on his face, the Marion Local alum left a good impression on everyone. Mesch- er currently attends Bowling Green State University. 3. Tyler Prenger - The second Tyler on the list (most commonly known as Ty) re- ceived 10 percent of all votes. The Austin PHOTO BY: SHARON EVERS Powers lover brought positivity and laughs Kara Evers, number four on the list, with her to all; he cracked jokes throughout school boyfriend, fellow Class of 2018 graduate John all day long. He created long-lasting and Dirksen at the University of Notre Dame. strong relationships with every teacher he 5. Greg Schwieterman - Commonly came across. Prenger’s humor and person- known as “Fez,” Schwieterman received 7 ality are missed by all. Prenger currently percent of all votes. How could someone attends the Wright State Lake Campus and not love Schwieterman? The leader of the PHOTO BY: RACHEL ARLING dates current senior Natalie Rethman. The top ranked graduate of 2018, Private First famous “Fez Clap” at basketball games, Class Nathan Arling of the United States 4. Kara Evers - Evers fell right behind Schwieterman had an impact on all during Marine Corps in Parris Island, South Carolina. Prenger with 9 percent of the votes. The his years at Marion Local. John Wick catches ‘dub’ in top Fortnite skins By: Nate Bruns from this skin when you are dle. You can complete this skin drop out of school and stream Staff Writer playing the game because he with a unicorn pickaxe that 24/7.” will be sure to send you back to comes in the set. This skin ap- Marion Local students recent- the lobby. pears like a friendly, cuddly ly voted on the top five skins in skin, but be cautious as it could Fortnite. Fortnite, the world’s Coming in at number two in become mean and lethal in a most popular video game, is a the voting is the Black Knight. few seconds. video game created by Epic This is one of the most original Games. 100 players go on an is- skins in the game, as it was one Wrapping up in last place is land and fight to be the last man of the first skins you could ever the Dire skin. This skin can be standing with weapons that they get. The Black Knight was avail- achieved by reaching Battle Pass can get through chests, which able during “Season 2” of Fort- tier 100 in “Season 6” of Fortnite. are scattered throughout the nite. This frightening skin is one This skin is a werewolf with a island. Players can purchase that will keep you up at night, ripped t-shirt on, showing his different skins in the game to hoping the Black Knight is not strength. You can achieve differ- put on characters when they in your closet. ent colors of the werewolf by fight. completing different challenges In third place is the Skull and leveling up. This skin will One of the rarest skins in the Trooper. The Skull Trooper skin cause chills to go down your game is known as the Reaper can be purchased as either a guy spine. skin. More commonly known as or a girl, and the skin consists of the John Wick skin, you could a skeleton figure with bones So, when playing Fortnite, be- get this skin by reaching Battle from head to toe. This skin is ware of these skins. These skins Pass tier 100 in “Season 3” of not a scary one, but not many are guaranteed to send shivers Fortnite. The skin is a sleak, all- people have it, so beware. down your spine and send you black outfit inspired by Keanu back to the lobby to start a new PHOTO BY: NATE BRUNS Coming in fourth place is the Reeves’ character in John Wick. match. Highly talented Fortnite Sophomore Blake Schwieterman Cuddle Team Leader. This skin One of the only people to have player Matt Rethman stated, reps his all-black John Wick outfit is a bear that is pink in color this skin in the school is junior “The day you kill John Wick is from Season Three of Fortnite, for- with a broken heart in the mid- Blake Schwieterman. Stay away when you know you should mally known as “The Reaper.” Entertainment The Gold Standard Febuary 2019 page 9 Cupid contemplates new couples By: Max Albers Isaac Eifert. Cupid says that he can see News Co-Editor these two being good for each other in the long run, and wants them to be high school MARIA STEIN - Every year, Cupid roams sweethearts. the halls of Marion Local High School, lurking around and searching for two peo- Cupid has also picked freshman Brady ple whom he thinks would be a good cou- Ronnebaum and senior Aubrey Thobe. ple. This year, Cupid did not disappoint Ronnebaum has had a crush on Thobe for a with his couple choosing one bit. Cupid has little while and even broke his foot after been around the halls lately seeking the falling for her. Despite their difference in best couples and has come up with these height, Cupid sees these two having a great four that he thinks would best fit MLHS. future together. The first couple Cupid has picked are The final and possibly best pick from Cu- sophomores Drew Ruhenkamp and Hailey pid is freshmen Robby Buschur and Olivia Wilker. Ruhenkamp and Wilker have been Winner. Winner and Buschur have also good friends for all of high school. Alt- been really good friends for a while, and hough a lot of people have suspected that PHOTO BY: MAX ALBERS Cupid sees them taking it a step further. Wilker and Ruhenkamp are dating and Senior Aubrey Thobe and freshman Brady Cupid picked them because he sees these have been for a year or so, they say they are Ronnebaum were matched by Cupid. two young kids being good for each other. just friends. However, Cupid sees them as The next couple that Cupid has picked Now, we just have to see where Cupid’s more than “just friends.” are junior Elizabeth Garmann and senior arrows land! New Year, new Marion Local Cupid’s conundrum guess she is engaged or something crazy. But a few upbeat souls had a cou- ple interesting goals and resolutions. One of the better teacher New Year’s resolutions was from Mrs. Mueller. She wanted to be a better person this year than what she was last year. Our most interesting teacher inter- view was with Mr. Ashbaugh. When asked what his goal was, he stated “to lose 20 pounds.” When asked why he wanted to lose 20 pounds, he responded with “to lose 20 pounds.” Finally, when he was asked how it was going, he responded with “to lose 20 pounds.” I doubt many peo- PHOTO BY: KYLE FRANCIS ple will understand why or his rea- PHOTO BY: MATT RETHMAN Junior Cody Kunkler demonstrates his son for this, but everyone will for Junior Brooke Homan returns arrows back to Cupid. sure understand that he wants to New Year’s resolution. By: Matt Rethman lose 20 pounds . . . I think? Staff Writer By: Kyle Francis Now moving on to the student Everyone must help Cupid find his missing arrows so Staff Writer body of Marion Local, there are he can get back to doing what he does best. This riddle MARIA STEIN - Diet. Running. some more mainstream resolutions. will help you find the secret prize in the school. You Save money. These are all common For example, senior Bailey Winner have one full week to search for the prize. Good luck! New Year’s resolutions that people said she was trying to be nicer to like to set for themselves. Some peo- everyone. When asked how she was February brings joy for Cupid, ple are able to keep their resolutions, doing with that, she said, “I am do- But now he is feeling stupid while others aren’t. We interviewed ing okay, I guess.” For he has misplaced his arrows, The ones that are straight and narrow. students and staff members of Mari- Cody Kunkler is making waves in But you can save the day on Local High School to see what Marion. His New Year’s resolution is If you proceed headway. their resolutions were. unheard of. When asked, he stated, Marion Local High School is full of “I am trying to not drink orange In a place where feet are quiet, teachers, as one would think, and juice after brushing my teeth.” His And will benefit your liquid diet, some of them were just so main- reasoning was, “It tastes really bad if Lies a stairwell that is parallel stream with their New Year’s Resolu- you drink orange juice after brushing To a fellow under yellow. your teeth.” tions. For example, student teacher Turn around and go right Ms. Huelskamp was asked what her Marion obviously has many main- Until you have gone up one flight. New Year’s resolution was, and she stream people that like to stay below Between six and seven is quite different than most: said “to eat healthy.” She stated that the radar, but people like Kunkler Some people might say it is very gross. this was her goal because she is get- give this school some hope . . . thank Around this area you should explore ting married later this year. Yes, I you, Kunkler. And you will find what you are looking for. Entertainment The Gold Standard February 2019 page 10 ‘Nicko Mode’ wins best nickname By: Kyle Francis end that he got this nickname way back Staff Writer when he was a wee lad and had all of his allergies. He was sneezing, and all of his MARIA STEIN - Johnny Football. Big Pa- friends thought they were so clever when pi. Black Mamba. All nicknames that every- they nicknamed him after a sneeze. one loves for professional athletes. “What are some of the best nicknames from the In third place it was the one and only student body of Marion Local?” you may Reece “The Ice Cream Truck” Eifert. Alt- find yourself asking. After conducting a hough this nickname is unknown on its large survey, the answers are in, and com- whereabouts or how it came to Earth, we ing in first place with the best nickname is do know one thing: Marion Local loves this senior Nick Tangeman. His nick name of man's nickname. What a legend. PHOTO BY: KYLE FRANCIS “Nicko Mode” was inspired by the song In fourth place was the man, the myth, Senior Nick Tangeman with first place trophy. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott. the LEGEND Eric “Lightning” Schlarman. background of how he got this nickname. As a second place finish, there is none Even though he did not come in first place, He is as fast as lightning with his foot other but Matt “Chew” Rethman. It is a leg- I believe that he should have because of the quickness. Knock the socks off snow days By: Matt Berning, Now that you’re warm, it’s can see it. Next, you positively time for some fun again. Opinion Editor and time to get down to the nitty have to include a cardboard sign As promised, it’s time again, Timothy J. Knapschaefer, gritty. The best way to start off in the “wokesperson’s” arms. for some fun. What’s an activity News Co-Editor is to wash your car. You’ve been This sign will include the mes- that’s more synonymous with pushing it off for months now, sage you are trying to get across. winter and snow days than tak- MARIA STEIN - So, it’s Feb. 15, and the spray of salt constantly “sysTOM Brady is a system ing a nice dip in the pond? and the greater Marion Local coming off the roads has put a quarterback?” Sure. “Steph Cur- Jumping in the pond (the fact area has received [insert amount toll on your 2004 Pontiac Grand ry has as many NBA Finals that it’s most likely frozen not- of snow received, in inches, Prix. So, get out that buffer and MVPs as my Grandma Sally?” withstanding) will be as refresh- here], which Superintendent hose and make that car look Go right ahead, chief. The pass- ing as taking a cool sip of Pepsi- Mike Pohlman has deemed spotless so your dad will finally ersby will be so impressed with Cola (see “Seniors explore sub- enough to cancel school. That leave you alone and stop nag- how woke your “wokesperson” terranean space” by Schlecty, must mean it’s time to throw all ging you about washing the car. is that you will have won the Feb. 2018 edition of The Gold responsibilities out the window Fortunately, since the water will snow day. Standard). Plus, if you’re feeling and enjoy your day off! Wrong. immediately freeze on to your Alright, fun’s over, bucko. adventurous, you can practice Sure, you can enjoy yourself in car, no streaks will be left. The Back to work. Look outside. You you laps for that upcoming moderation, but today is a day best way to get the ice off your should be ashamed because swim meet. When asked about mostly for yard work. If you find car will be to pour hot water all your “yerd” looks like garbage. whether this seems like a good yourself out of things to do on over it (see “Seniors share win- Put away the snowblower and idea, Coach Jutte replied with this wonderful calamity day, ter driving tips” by Brennen break out the rake—it’s time to “probably not,” implying that it we’ve got the best activities for Schlecty, Dec. 2018 edition of get to work. Go over to that ap- is not an entirely bad idea. you to pass the time. The Gold Standard). ple tree of yours that should Our generation is known for The best way to start off your You’ve been a useful person have died years ago but is still being worthless, lazy pigs who day is to take a nice, hot shower. for long enough; now it’s time hanging on by a limb (pun in- are good for nothing, but with The shower will wash away the for a little fun. One of the most tended). Would you look at these new snow day tips, you’ll stresses of a school day, and stupendous ways to have fun on that? Hundreds of leaves are knock the senior citizens’ socks you’ll be in full “Savage Mode” a snow day is to build a snow laying on the grass underneath off. Their jaws will drop at the for the rest of the day. Forget a person (snowman/snowwoman the snow. Suddenly your yard is sight of a group of high school- towel! In order to dry off, imme- —let them choose). But, this an abomination to the entire ers coming together to wash the diately run outside (without isn’t just any snow person. This neighborhood and you feel like car or to have a sweet pond par- slipping) and roll in the snow. is a woke snow person (a a plastic bag drifting through ty. This will give you a dose of “wokesperson,” if you will). You the wind, trying to start again. adrenaline which can usually absolutely must build the After the leaves are raked up, it’s only be gained by watching Paul “wokesperson” in your front Blart: Mall Cop 2. Before long, yard, so all of the passing traffic you will go numb and you will be immune to the cold, which will make for a grand rest of your snow day. Entertainment The Gold Standard February 2019 page 11 Seniors explore subterranean space possible. What happened? Well, some sen- about our school’s history.” That’s the spir- iors are still in touch with their will to ex- it! plore, and it has led them to discover a se- Just because there was no gold doesn’t cret entrance into the bowels of Marion Lo- mean that they didn’t come across any val- cal High School. What did they find in uable finds. Quite unlike when Geraldo Ri- these tunnels? Everything. Kind of. vera hosted a two hour “special” leading up Were you hooked there? Good. That’s my to his opening of a safe once owned by Al job. But what exactly are these tunnels? “It’s Capone only to find nothing inside, there a crawl space!” leader of the expedition were a few valuable finds hidden below. Matt Rethman proclaimed. That’s it? “Well, Aside from dust and, possibly, asbestos, yes,” fellow explorer Derek Wilker replied. they also located some caution tape, anti- quated Pepsi-Cola bottles, chairs, an old In reality, they--along with Kyle Francis hammock, and a large whisk that may or and Matt Berning--didn’t truly discover may not be able to function as a makeshift some secret passageway for the Viet Cong bird cage. “It was pretty cool to see the to move in secret and silence for an ambush chairs and bottles,” replied Rethman when or some mysterious tunnel filled with treas- asked about the loot they encountered. ure, but a crawl space. However, they were unable to locate the What would have inspired them to ven- legendary couch that supposedly dwells in ture there in the first place?“ We heard said crawl space. “Slightly disappointing,” many a story about how older generations Berning sighed. PHOTO BY: DEREK WILKER did fun things down there,” Wilker stated, Senior Matt Rethman is featured in the newly “like kick ball. So, we got permission from When asked about the discoveries on this found crawl spaces of Marion Local. ‘Pooch’ [Maintenance Supervisor Kevin grand adventure, senior Cody Pohlman was Hartings] to go, and it was a blast! Quite a little more uneasy when he heard of the By: Brennen Schlecty dusty.” success of his fellow seniors. “I’m frightened Sports Editor for my safety . . . who knows what else is When asked about his experience, down there?!?” Rest assured, I doubt there’s MARIA STEIN - We all loved going on Berning had some of the same things to say anything threatening lurking beneath our adventures when we were young. Our high as Wilker: “I got very dirty.” Francis had a feet . . . unless it’s spiders. Don’t go down levels of imagination made almost anything brighter outlook: “Cool experience learning there if you don’t like spiders.

Malone wins two ML Grammys Flyers, ‘Skins(!) reignite rivalry Record Of The Year, nominat- Bruns. Bruns has helped lead the ed songs were I Like It by Flyers over the ‘Skins(!) in sever- Cardi B, Bad Bunny, and J Bal- al closely contested games. vin, The Joke by Brandi Carlile, The Jan. 4 matchup between This is America by Childish the Flyers-’Skins(!) epitomizes Gambino, God’s Plan by Drake, the recent rejuvenation of the Shallow by Lady Gaga and rivalry. After Marion fell to St. Bradley Cooper, All the Stars Henry in the Asset Allocations by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Classic, the Hangar was packed Rockstar by Post Malone fea- for the rematch. The student turing 21 Savage, and The Mid- sections chanted back and forth, dle by Zedd, Maren Morris and PHOTO BY: GQ all throughout the night, adding Post Malone won ML Record of Grey. Rockstar by Post Malone PHOTO BY: AUBREY THOBE to the exciting game on the floor. the Year and Album of the Year. won Marion Local’s Record Of Senior Kendall Bruns prepares to The Year vote. This is America tear off the (!) of the ‘Skins(!) shirts. The gymnasium was given a By: Aubrey Thobe won the actual Record Of The shot of adrenaline when senior Features Editor Year Grammy. By: Matt Berning and student section leader Ken- Opinion Editor dall Bruns ripped a St. Henry MARIA STEIN - When we Albums that were in the run- shirt in half during a fourth- Ohio State-Michigan. Red Sox- think of 2019, we often think ning for Album Of The Year quarter intermission. The excite- Yankees. Celtics-Lakers. Marion new. But with the 61st annual included Invasion of Privacy ment was enough to even get the Local-St. Henry? The rivalry has Grammy Awards that took by Cardi B, By the Way, I For- freshmen and sophomores on reignited in the Midwest Athletic place Feb. 10, a quick glance give You by Brandi Carlile, their feet, helping lead the Flyers Conference between the Flyers back into 2018 was given Scorpion by Drake, H.E.R. by to a 48-43 victory. through music. The “general H.E.R., Beerbongs and Bent- and the ‘Skins(!). With Marion’s field” of awarded Grammy’s leys by Post Malone, Dirty athletic dominance becoming After the game, Kendall Bruns included Record Of The Year, Computer by Janelle Monae, even more apparent in the past was ecstatic, “It was sincerely Album Of The Year. The Gold Golden Hour by Kacey Mus- several years with more State electric! 10/10 would do it again!” Standard asked 66 Marion Lo- graves and Black Panther: The and MAC Championships, the There looks to be many more cal students to vote on these Album by various artists. Post success is being challenged by St. exciting games in the future, and two awards. Post Malone was Malone took the majority of Henry more and more each year, the pair could meet in the Divi- by far a Marion Local favorite, students’ votes yet again with and all the students are embrac- sion IV boys’ basketball tourna- as he took most of the votes Beerbongs and Bentleys for Al- ing it. ment in the spring. It’s truly be- for both Record Of The Year bum of the Year. Golden Hour “Every time we play the ‘Skins ginning to look like a sincerely and Album Of The Year. ended up receiving the actual (!), it’s extra motivation for us,” sweet rivalry is taking over the Album Of The Year. In case you missed it, for said star basketball senior Nate MAC. The Gold Standard February 2019 page 12

By: Bailey Winner Entertainment Editor Guess that baby

1. Has three siblings 1. Has two siblings 1. Has five siblings 1. Has three siblings 2. Lives on State Route 364 2. Lives on Olding Road 2. Lives on Homan Road 2. Lives on Huwer Road 3. Is a junior 3. Is a freshman 3. Is a sophomore 3. Is a senior 4. Birthday = Feb. 21, 2002 4. Birthday = Sept. 19, 2003 4. Birthday = Feb. 28, 2003 4. Birthday = Sept. 12, 2000

5. Runs cross country 5. Plays volleyball and basket- 5. Plays football and baseball 5. Plays football; runs track

ball; runs track Tangeman John 4. Mescher Troy 3. Guggenbiller Morgan 2. Heckman Maria 1. Vehicle of the Month By: Nick Tangeman from other competing snowmobiles owned Staff Writer by other high school students. The sled is mainly black, with a white hood, and hints MARIA STEIN - The prestigious Vehicle of green and purple found around the exte- of the Month award has been awarded to a rior. Bruns has been “hittin’ the drifts” for vehicle you don’t see everyday. It isn’t on many winters now, as the snowmobile has the roads, you won’t see it driving around accumulated 2,500 miles on it throughout on a nice summer day, but when that white the years. Bruns states that his snowmobile powdery substance falls from the sky, you “goes really fast” and that he enjoys doing know it’s that time of year. Nick Bruns’ PHOTO BY: LOUIE BRUNS the “brap” (in reference to the noise a prized 1998 Arctic Cat Powder Special 600 Nick Bruns shows off his prized possession 1998 snowmobile makes) while riding around EFI Snowmobile snatches the award away Arctic Cat Powder Special 600 Snowmobile. the fields. Pet of the Month Hat of the Month come up would be our princi- pal, Mr. Goodwin. But Mr. Goodwin’s goats were a close second for Pet of the Month for February, which was also a goat . . . of sorts. In the month of love and ro- mance, what better figure to be Pet of the Month than the mas- PHOTO BY: DEREK WILKER cot of senior Nate Bruns’s goat Billy the Goat smiles in approval of house: Billy the Goat. When PHOTO BY: BRENNEN SCHLECTY winning Pet of the Month, while one enters the first level of the (Left to right) Seniors Matt Berning, Nick Tangeman, and Matt Rethman edifice, he or she is impressed, showing off his beard. are on their way to deliver papers to classrooms. but the lack of goats throws him off. A little known fact is By: Brennen Schlecty to the levee. I just hope it’s not By: Timothy J. Knapschaefer that Bruns owned rams when Sports Editor dry. What makes it better is a News Co-Editor good ol’ Hat of the Month in the he was in third and fourth MARIA STEIN - Ah, February. form of . . . a paper boy cap. When you think of a goat, grade, but they no longer reside It’s cold, really cold. Especially what comes to mind? Perhaps in the Goathouse. Unlike Elvis, for those who make a living A most recognizable symbol of for some it is Michael Jordan. Billy the Goat will never leave while braving the elements . . . the news industry, this hat will Others, like Maria Heckman, the building (unless the Bruns like paper boys. Just think about be found commonly on the head may think of Tom Brady, de- family decides to redecorate). how much they shiver with eve- of a strapping young chap deal- spite the fact that he is a system When asked about his favor- ry paper they deliver. How they ing out papers on the street cor- quarterback and would be out ite aspect of February’s Pet of can hardly take one more step ner. of the league without Bill Bel- when there’s bad news on your the Month, senior Derek Senior Tim Knapschaefer ex- ichick. doorstep. It touches me deep Wilker, who is a frequent at- claimed, “Extra! Extra!” Fellow inside, like the day the music For many people from Marion tendee at the Goathouse, said, senior Matt Berning followed died. It’s sad. I’m sad. It almost Local, the first name that would “I really like his beard.” with, “Read all about it!” makes me want to drive a Chevy