December 2012 Issue 4 Vol. 51 TheBulldog Lakeview High School Bulletin 300 Hillman Drive C Superintendent proposes plan for new Lakeview schools (Clockwise) Y ARISA ESA B M P Lakeview High Graphics Editor School, construct- ed in 1961, shows Superintendent of the signs of deteriora- Lakeview Local School District, tion. A garbage can catches water Robert E. Wilson, has recently Pesa announced the proposal for falling from a classroom ceiling. the reconstruction of all three Missing ceiling Lakeview school buildings. The titles and water district is currently involved in stains are present the initial phase of the project, in various rooms. Inside: Pesa but no concrete decisions have Pesa been made thus far. Since none of the districts’ to build new schools are to follow certain guidelines pointing to specific eye sores. 2 News properties are large enough to immensely costly. It is estimated outlined by the OSFC. Pre-bond LHS sophomore Avery Mauger consolidate all three schools that millions of dollars will be services will include assisting in believes “the walls smell bad,” Hostess declares into one campus, Wilson hopes needed for the job. According evaluating and finalizing the LHS sophomores Whitney bankruptcy and closes for two buildings: “Perhaps a K- to Wilson, about 70% of the District’s Facility Master Plan, Winch notices “cracked floor its doors. 5 or K-6 on the current Middle funding for new schools would reviewing the Ohio School titles and windows,” while School site and a 6-12 or 7-12 have to come from local tax Facilities (OSFC) assessments, Tatum Sheets thinks that “the facility where our High School money while approximately assessing potential building school’s style is old-fashioned.” 3 People is situated,” he said. 30% would be granted to us by sites and providing preliminary According to Wilson, the Asked why new schools a the State of Ohio. However, site planning.” earliest voters can hope to see LHS teachers reward priority for our district, Wilson local taxpayers hold the overall Originally built in 1961, this issue on the ballot will be students’ successes said, “Our current structures are say in the matter of building Lakeview High School shows November of next year. If the with “Candy Canes of very, very inefficient in terms of new schools. visible signs of decay. bond levy is to pass, construction Encouragement.” energy and educational delivery. “Our community holds “I really don’t see the will begin in the spring of 2014, All three of our buildings are in the authority,” Wilson said. “A need for new schools because and the process can last around desperate need of roofs, boilers, bond levy would have to be our current schools don’t seem two years. “We are at the windows, and electrical as well passed by our community, and, outdated,” said LHS senior very beginning of an arduous 9 as plumbing upgrades.” in order to take advantage of Zach Frasca. journey,” stated Wilson. “I feel Entertainment All the resources required the state share; we would have However, others disagree, our student body is worth it.” LHS student reviews LHS the Madrigal Feast. administers college-prep tests BY CASEY BOLDT 7 Features Fundraising Manager LHS student shares During the course of the twelve gift ideas for school year, teachers prepare Chirstmas. students for “college readiness,” New Castle faces tragedy after among the newest buzz-words in education. Eighth and tenth graders fatal drug-related car accident at Lakeview High School took Sports the PLAN and EXPLORE tests 10 BY AMBER PALMER alcohol-related accident yearly. the offender’s license. If points on Dec. 6 as part of the American LHS student reviews Features Editor The consequences of driving continue to accumulate, drivers College Testing (ACT) preparation program. the first three games under the influence are severe, can face penalties such as Nine-year-old Emil even for those lucky enough license suspension and remedial Just like the ACT, the tests cover of the boys’ basketball Osborne Velez and seven- not to be harmed while doing driving courses (DMV). English, math, reading, and science. season. year-old Octavius Stone were so. For an Ohio adult, having a While many webpages are According to act.org as the grade struck by a pickup truck while Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) dedicated to ways to prevent a level increases, the material tested playing in the front yard of a of 0.08% is considered “drunk” DUI, the simplest answer is not to in each program is more difficult. New Castle home on Nov. 25. and can lead to a license drink and drive. When a person The EXPLORE program also While Velez has recovered, suspension ranging from 90 drives under the influence, prepares eighth and ninth graders 11 Opinion Stone died at the scene. The days to three years. If found even before reaching the legal for high school classes and for choices post high school. The LHS student condemns driver of the vehicle, Virgil E. guilty of Operating a Vehicle limit, the chance of an accident Coonfare, is being charged with under the Influence (OVI), he or elevates. A person reaching the PLAN tests measures tenth grade stores’ new ‘black homicide with a vehicle while she faces three to 60 days in jail legal BAC limit is three times students’ progress in academic thurday’ trends. driving intoxicated, aggravated and a fine ranging from $250 to more likely to be involved in courses and is designed to improve vehicular assault while $10,000 (DMV). a fatal crash. Once the first student’s preparation for education, intoxicated and driving under For anyone under the legal drink is consumed, a driver’s training, and work post high school. the influence of a controlled drinking age of 21 with a BAC reaction abilities, coordination, Ohio leaders’ goals are to raise the substance (WKBN). of .02% but less that .08%, comprehension, and attention percentage of college graduates Driving under the influence, the driver will be convicted are impaired (DMV). nationally. an issue addressed within of Operating a Vehicle After Driving under the influence The new tests will be known as The toothbrush was schools, as well as by the media, Underage Consumption can change the lives in an instant, the Partnership for Assessment of invented in 1498. is a problem. According to the (OVAUC). This offense leads to a as with Stone, Velez, and their Readiness for College and Careers DMV’s website, an alcohol- license suspension ranging from families. A small ray of hope (PARCC) tests. Six of these eleven related fatality occurs every 30 60 days to two years, as well as for these families is a night of tests, according to fldoe.org will minutes and alcohol-related requiring the offender to take New Castle’s Cascade of Lights cover English and math. Ninth, traffic accidents every two remedial driving courses and dedicated to Stone, giving the tenth and eleventh graders, taking minutes. The DMV estimates his or her driving exam again. proceeds to his family, as well as the exams, will take an English and that in Ohio approx. 400 people Included in this punishment to Velez’s family to help cover math exam each year. The OGT test will die, 15,000 will be injured, are a license reinstatement fee medical expenses (WKBN). is still the graduation requirement and 20,000 will be involved in an and four points added towards through the 2015-2016. THE BULLDOG BULLETIN DECEMBER 2012 2 News People 3 Fiscal cliff countdown results in showdown Stock up on Twinkies; The Eagles of LHS: BY ASHLEY OLEJNIK Hostess going out of business allowing rates to increase 2% on the Reporter wealthy. A look into Eagle Scouts, and Eagle Scout Hopefuls Obama believes pressuring Americans BY KATIE LAMAR As the United States economy will encourage representatives in the BY LAUREN HENNESSY The Thought of losing Twinkies, for the staff to take blood drives very Buck Eaton, Ethan Pachillis, and Corey Editor-in-Chief gradually improves from recession, House of Representatives to change Photography Editor Hostess’s most popular and well-known a breather from the often,” he said. Bruner. For his project, McKay planned, fears about higher taxes could threaten stances. Settling on the amount of taxes product, is causing quite the commotion emotional experiences N a t h a n supervised, and assisted in the building of he Boy Scout Law states that “A scout in the center.” economists’ confidence. Without a direct for the middle class could clear many ostess, the makers of various snack throughout the country. The spongy, T Hanson, LHS 21 Wren birdhouses that were distributed H is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, LHS junior Stirling decision by the president, or White disagreements. cakes, bread, and other products, is golden treat is being bought in mass senior; after among various locations in Trumbull courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, is organizing a life- House advisors, a fiscal cliff at the end “When enough people get involved, officially going out of business. The quantities before Hostess completely contacting the County including nursing homes, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” long hobby of scouting of this year has the capability to send we have a pretty good track record of company filed bankruptcy and is in shuts down. Twinkies are even being sold head of Bazetta’s libraries, parks, hospitals, and churches. Carrying on the century old traditions by organizing a blood the United States into another recession actually making Congress work,” said the act of closing down production and online to many Hostess fans. On Ebay, road department, “Earning the Eagle… has taught me of upholding strong leadership, survival drive in February at (CNN.com) by Obama (npr.org).