A hithe list of choices which was Fe- Children with autism benefit espe­ 1le Fit & Fabulous: Personal Fit­ pressed appreciation of this class. 1985 Jobs resigned from Apple due and Mrs. Baillie. "I want to thank to some ofhis items flopping in sales. cially from the iPad, which has apps ss and Wellness. Sorry boys, this to teach them their numbers and ecial class is for. girls only. This Mrs. Baillie for all the support she But he acquired Pixar Anin1ation Stu­ gave. She really helped me get back dios from George Lucas. He made letters, and it's been proven these · a.ss is open to any high-school kids pay attention more when us­ . ale who wishes to be fit and who into shape, and she got me running Pixar so successful that his share was again." worth 1 billion dollars. ing the iPad. res about her health and well be­ The devices that Steve g. The instructor is Mrs. Baillie, Female Fit & Fabulous has In 1997, Jobs became CEO been a great ,addition. to the SHS of Apple. In October of 2001, the Jobs has been,a part ofmaking and b.o is also the physical education innovating have changed so many wher. This class is not an alter- schedule. It ha:; .b.elped girls main­ original iPod was released, chang­ tain titness -as.-wetl as teat:h habits ing music and portab1e players for~ ·aspects of peoples ;..da:ilylives.Mil­ ive to PE, but it wilf definitely lions of people own Apple prod­ !J.ip you into shape so you look to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In NHS members Kaitlyn Culp and ever. Then in 2007, Steve Jobs un­ addition, it has helped many girls Sierra Day watch Celena Stevenson as .veiled the original iPhone, or iPhone ucts in America. In fact, in 2009 it is 1ur very best! she prepares to donate blood. estimated that six million people Participants sign up for this overcome obstacles and prove to 2G. Hundreds of people were lined up outside Apple and AT&T stores owned an iPhone, and that num- lSS because they wish to achieve themselves that they really can do anything if they work for it. Girls, waiting for their phone to be re­ , ber has only grown since then. d maintain healthy fitness levels, Steve Jobs has left an everlasting mt to participate in physical ac- are you looking to get in shape in a leased. Many stores actually ran out fun, enjoyable way? Female Fit & ofphones to sell within an hour. Later impact on this world in many ways: 1ity regularly, enjoy challenges the music industry, business, edu­ social interaction, and strive for Fabulous can be the answer for you. that year the iPod Touchlcame out a which many people were excited for cation, and much more. We con­ lf expression. · Many of the stu­ tinue to use the marvelous inven­ nts have enjoyed all the activic because not everyone could buy the newiPhone. tions he has made and will never :s in which they were involved. forget him. .exis Smith and Sierra Day both The iPod Touch let people d the most fun when they went irnming at the Community Cen­ ~- The students also engage in trips JacobThompson, Eva Jackman the Salem Community center to Megan Nottingham, Kayla Mill~, Kenna Bullard, and Aimee DeRoads ork out and will also be attending all volunt.eered to donate their blood. mba and yoga classes. Not only e the girls physically working on eir health, but also they are men­ College Applic~tion Day ly controlling their health. The rls keep journals on their diet. Mrs. By Brent Bosworth Lillie explained that journals are "to ke sure the foods the girls eat are . Do you like saving ~oney? People usually hate being asked this eling their workouts. This isn't quest10n be_cause of how obvious the answer is. You might not think it is out losing weight." As. well as that exp~nsiye t? send colle~e applications, but when it comes down to it, eir journals, the class has also had one apphc~t10n is around th~rty ~ollars. It wouldn't be that bad if you were only sendmg out one application, J:mt .o~ds are you are going to send eakers visit to explain other ways m~re. If you attended College Application Day your application~ to cer­ improve their personal health. tam colleges were sent for free. One big part of this class· . C

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War of words Graffiti ... it's GRIM By Kayla Mills By Katelyn Rhodes . Ifyou are really interested Graffiti is the use of spray security cameras could be placed in the art form of graffiti, why not What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory? paint to create markings_ such as throughout town to cakh future van­ initials, slogans, or drawmgs that earn prizes for your work? There dals. are graffiti competitions held ev:­ deface any sort of public prope_rty. A wall has been set aside at ery year. Your piece could b~ a , Popular tagging spots are trams, Memorial Park for graffiti to be cre­ cover for a magazine or an onhne tunnels, and brick buildings. Graf­ ated legally. I would think that people website. Some towns even look for fiti is not considered illegal until it would take advantage of this and not is put on something that is in the someone to make an entire mural risk the consequence of doing it for the community. In conclusion, public eye, and you can be fined or somewhere where it would be illegal. why sneak around to do your work arrested if caught. It can be found This way credit could be taken for when you can create it legally in a in probably eventhe nicest upscale your work, and individuals would not competition and be rewarded for cities in the country. , be punished. Lately graffitf has been it? > showing up a lot more in Salem. It can be found in places such as un­ der the overpass, at the park, and · Freshman Marty Roth- "Playing Sophmore Emma Janofa- "Eating ·· on outside walls oflocal businesses cards wi,th my family." zombie ham." such as the Sparkle Market. There has also been some found on the bleachers at Reilly Stadium and -those culprits have been caughtand prosecuted. Senior DeAnna Walker states, "I see graffiti everywhere in Salem. No matter where you look you see .'GRIM' somewhere. It's _ kind of annoying." It should be an­ noying to members of our commu­ This "grim" graffiti clearly detracts This graffiti, which displays a nity; we do not want to see our .from the appearance of the horrific spelling of "resin," is town being vandalized with spray building and is one of many cases one of the more notably bad paint. Hopefully in the near future throughout the city of Salem. i instances. the persons who have been ~pray Junior Zachary Taylor- '. 'I fought a Senior Kenna Bullard- "I went painting public property will b_e turkey, killed it, then I ate it with turjet huntin' and I was the only caught. It would be even·better if gravy. Yum yum. Reeses." one to get one!" Page2 Entertainmeiit

Here Comes Treble Sadie By Ian Chandler By Meg Bell_ .Hawkins Owens and Vic Fuentes. A slower By Katelyn Rhodes Theme: Longings Pop darlings P!'.ATD retWn with a Theme: Life lessons but still powerful song, this line Have you ever felt something at the hidden track this time, perhaps dis­ We often tum. to music for - sums it up: "I am a million pieces of Sadie Hawkins isn't ex- core ofyour being that screams for guidance when we're feeling lost playing a simple wish to belong. the sky." actly what you would call beauti­ something you do not have? This Frontman Brendon Urie is able to or confused about life. I've com­ [ 5) Circles - As Tall As Lions ful, with her buck teeth, big nose, series of songs might help you. If piled a list of ten songs that may craft some delicious harmonies that Although As Tall As Li­ and pointy hair. She would be what you long for something, always re­ showcase this longing musically. give you the push you need if ons is a lesser known band, most you could call a hillbilly. Sadie was member that the difficult road will Anberlin: "Hello Alone" you' re ever feeling down and need people can enjoy this song for its considered the ugliest woman in end at some point. Your ambition • What you might pass off as a typi­ some reassurance or direction. This playlist has everything from rap to sweeping vocals and Dogpat~. Her luck took a tum for will lead you to where you want to cal rock band might actually be in­ the better, though, when she found be. . screamo, lo-fi to indie-pop. There's instrumentals, making it almost tellectual cravings wrapped up in dreamy in a sense. The chorus is out that on a certain day ofthe year Closure in Moscow: "We Want a little something for everybody. Sit poppy hooks. The beautiful need fast-paced. if you can catch a man he has to Guarantees, Not Hunger Pains" back and plug in your headphones, "Circles" could-also be · to reach out to someone riot yet taken as a sort of love song, but it marry you. This story started the The imagery of this song may be known is wonderfully Written in this and I'm sure you'll get the help you easily fits into this playlist. concept of the Sadie Hawkins hard to digest, but the superb lyri­ song. · need. , [6] Giants-Now, Now Dance. It employs a reverse ofroles cism pens line.s that run amok [ 1) Bloody Poetry-Grieves - Of Machines: "Becoming C.loser to Like "Circles," "Giants" is in which the girls have to ask the through one's head like a carnival Closure" · · · This is an underground fast-paced yet dreamy. "You take guys out for a date. of thought. This is a high-energy hip-hop type of song, featuring a This could be the theme song for our homes but your framework When the Sadie Hawkins kickoff to begin the list and makes the anti-suiemoving on from your past doesn't hold/ against the feet of Dance first start(fd, your attire con­ one wonder if we've truly lost our fall asleep, we can't afford you to sisted of flannel shirts, jeans, and way and how badly we really want and expressing yourself. us giants." be alone." The universal love nec­ [7] So Fast, So Maybe - K. Flay cowboy boots to try to make your­ to see - or be blind. essary for life is evident in this song. [2] To the Lost-Dream on, Dreamer "Life sucker punch might selflook as ifyou lived during the Dance Gavin Dance: "Swan Soup" Katy Perry: "Teenage Dream" Even ifyou' re not a fan of break your spleen/ so you better time when Sadie was out trying to Now this is an interesting little hardcore music AKA "screamo," Because Firework car. get used to the pace of things/ catch a man. But now the costumes ditty. At first glance, screamer Jon A Day to Remember: "All I Want" you can still appreciate the ending cause basically it's like stress non­ have become a little more elabo­ Mess's lyrics might sound like the of the song with soft vocals. You Who doesn't want "a place to call stop/ from the moment that you're rate. Now most couples try to pick rambling of a crazed professor. can make your own interpretations, my own, to mend the hearts of ev­ born 'til the moment that you creative costumes that either However, singer Jonny Craig's but it's pretty much about follow­ eryone who feels alone"? drop."This is pretty self explana­ match or tie in with one another. words are deep, expressing a de­ All Time Low: "Weightless" ing your own intuition. tory. This song says if you don't Costumes that you would normally sire for something gone. Everyone wants to worry less and [3] Stare Like You'll Stay - Circa Survive like how your life is going, then do wear for Halloween could also We Came As Romans: "An Ever- wishes they were carefree: This double for Sadie's. Growing Wonder" __ A little on the softer side, something about it. song is an awesomely melodic ex­ [8] Radicals - Tyler, the Creator Costumes can range be­ This band was voted "most likely we're given a song about reassur­ pression of that emotion. There are Definitely on the edgier tween celebrity lookalikes, cartoon to be super inspirational and opti­ ance and holding on, no matter how more hooks in this song than in a side, those not familiar with Tyler, characters, or yolir favorite super mistic" in high school. This song bait shop. · hard the situation is. It also empha­ sizes the point that. you're not the Creator or OFWGKTA mfy be hero's. This year Snookie and the 1 reminds us that we all have poten­ There for Tomorrow; "A Little Situation costumes are very popu­ tial beyond belief and that every­ Faster" · · ·-'··' :'-' ' .. ·. ·: a!op.~~no, matter;whaf you're going a bit put offbythis song. Give it a . through.. ; chance, 'and you'll see the diamond lar because of their reality televi­ one is a work in progress, fonging 'Ever beeh frq_strated'and ifuparterit? :sion show "Jersey Shore." Also to improve. · ' · '· · · ' [4) Viola Lion - Isles & Glaciers in the rough. ih_is' s01,ig'~ chot\l$ -, peg~ Jqr ,tijat [9] On The Radio-Regina Spektor homemade Angry Birds costumes Panic! At The Disco: "I Wanna Be .feeling to be' over; wis}iing every- . Fans of Jonny Craig will Similar to "So Fast, So are very popular because of their Free" thing would be revealed "just·a little enjoy this song by the supergroup Maybe," this song offers reassur­ well-known game found on most faster." Isles & Glaciers, which features other popular vocalists like Craig ance that life goes on. smart phones. Tinker Bell and Pe­ ter Pan and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are always well­ known Disney-inspired costumes The Mousetrap·- because they can be found in most . stores where costumes are sold. . "Review · .· · Super hero costumes such as Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and Super By Brent Bosworth ·, Man and Super Woman are always a hit. Two of the most popular Recently a few select stu­ look realty suspi~ious but ~eally he couples career costumes are a dents took part in recreating Agatha wa~ j}lst scared because he had the nurse and doctor and a steward­ Christie's play, The Mousetrap. The mindset of a child wlio refuses to ess and pilot. Also, a flapper and students that were chosen from the grow up.· The other suspicious.char­ gangster are a classic costume Idea auditions for the play were Bran­ acter was Mr. Paravincini who in~ a because ofth eir heritage in Ameri­ don Thomas as Giles Rl}lston, weird way seemed to fi~d the mlir- can history. And finiilly, Marilyn Stephanie Baker as Mollie Ralston, der case amusing. , . Monroe and Elvis are the most Tommy Panek as Christopher Wren, Other characters such as popular couples costu'me because Jacob Thompson as Mr. Paravincini, Mr. and Mrs. Ralston, Ms. Casewell, ofthe lasting legacy thatthey have Mrs. Boyle, and Major Metcalfwere / Mrs. Boyle (Kathryn Zeppemick) Kyle Hissom as Major Metcalf, ·Giles (Brandon Thomas) and left in music and film. also recreated very well. Mr. and and Mollie (Stephanie Baker) in Kenna Bullard as Ms. Casewell, Mollie (Stephanie Baker) mid-argument. Kathryn Zeppemick as Mrs. Boyle Mrs. Ralston would b6th make good R~lston as the happy couple. and last but not least Ian Chandler suspects to someone who didn't al­ as Detective Sergeant Trotter. Not ready know the endingjusfbecause only did these studeng do a fan­ they were both inLondon at the time tastic job with the play but Mr. the murdt)r took place and were keep­ Viencek did a great job, as well, di­ ing it secret. Mrs. Boyle could not recting his final play for SHS. _ have been a suspect just qecause The play The Mousetrap she gets killed.so early in th\: play, was very interesting. · It consisted and Major Metcalfnever really came of many twists, and you never re­ off as the type to be a murderer not ally knew what quite to expect The to mentfon he could barely w~lk . .In detective played by Ian··e handler the end·he turned out to be an tin-· turned out to be the murderer, and dercover cop. · ·. - . · , · : ' .. µe murdered to get revenge on who . _ The play b~gan with_s<'.,>me·­ he thinks is responsible for his microphone difficulties; liowever, it brother's death. However, you was completely made up for by the would never have expected this acting of the students and by the Paravincini (Jacob Thompson) Imagine you and your date because it was made to look like all amazing set that was put· together and Trotter (Ian Chandler) dressed as Mickey and Minnie of the others are hiding something. · by the crew. It was overall a very holding the misspelled Mouse. Christopher Wren was made out to good prpduction. "Monkswell Manor" sign. Page3 Feature Student of the ·Month Take care of Clubs and ·classes -Brandon Thomas the turkeys! By JeffDyke - By Ian Chandler He ·moves through the school like a half-bear, half-ghost By Kayla Mills Pep Club blend of swagger and intimidation. He recently starred as a lead in the The pep cl~b is doing very well_ this year. They have 11:0 offic_ial officer latest school production The Turk~y i.s looked upon as but seniors Cassidy Polen, Madison Hoover, a11d Cassie D~v1dson wor Mousetrap. He eats lunch 5B. Who the focal point. of the average to organize what is happening in the club. The .gep Club, with the help o is this bold as a Sharpie, daring in­ Thanksgiving dinner. It is a great Mr. J.R. Straley, the chef here at Salem, worke,d together and spoi:isore dividual? He is Brandonthomas. source of protein and gives us the the tailgate celebration tha~ we had. fo~ the Salem vs. We~t Br_anch game the Great Thomas (as.,,given by amino a:cids we need for healthy Everyone in the commumty was mv1ted to the cafetena for hot dogs him), the newest Student of the skin, hair, and nails. But don't you drink and cookie before the game. Students and members of the collll?1u Month for the month named after enjoy seeing those pl~p crell:tur~s nity ~ere also invited to walk behind the band as it marched to Rile . the number "nine." waddling around, shaking therr tail Stadium. Mr. Motz is the advisor of Pep Club . You may not know Bran­ feathers? Acc_ording· to statistics, don but he is one of SHS's most over 300 million birds are killed each indifferent, humorous, sardonic year for eating purposes. Forty-five members. His favorite color-is in­ when nuclear anllihilation comes, I'll ·million birds are killed on Thanks­ visible - a wise choice. He quotes need the food to attract walking land- giving alone. So why can't we go fish." May this enlighten you to pri- with the alternative? There are many his favorite water animal as being the tadpole, "because they turn oritizing your lives. . other' options for your main course He likes chocolate milk out on Thanksgiving. into frogs," and he is an avid wolf of all the milks but states, "I have no Tofu turkey is a great ex­ fan. His theme song would be "What Is Love" by Haddaway, and need for sustenance." Did I mention ample.Not only is it an in~xpensiv_e his favorite word - prepare your­ he loves wolves? His recent perfor- alternative for the real thmg, but it self for moment of legend - is mance as Giles Ralston in The also provides the same nutrients a Mousetrap sent audiences fainting that regular turkey provides to the "is." The word of all words to de­ worldwide and blew all tadpoles out body. Even though it may not have scribe the man of all wolves. of the water. This just goes to show the same exact texture as real tur­ Brandon's activities in­ clude doing activities. He shares that Salem High School indeed has key, it tastes very similar. Also, ~or an· underbelly of intensely dedi- those of you who like to play with my love of planking and is rather fond of sleeping, video games, and cated, awesome students just wait- your food, tofu turkey is the food eating (at times simultaneously). ing to surface. for you! Another benefit to eating When faced with the dilemma of I interviewed Brandon and tofu turkey-is that it can be molded trick-or- treat, he chooses trick. He asked ifhe would like to give a quote into different shapes. This can only would want Dell to take over the of wisdom to the school. Hi~ time- aid. in making your holidays cre- less response: "If you can't come ative and fun. . world ifthe need arose, with a sol­ emn "rest in peace, Apple" to the upwithaquote,makeoneup."This "1:raditi~n .at Thank~g.1v- .,f ,, «·, . •d ., • , opposing sid~. If an olfi man advice is Zen-like and should be fol- ', irigs are t11ce ·att1tnes,.but-tmxmg . ':' c' ... <.. ;,,, 1~· 1.;; > :; • L"J ."F.reshrrian .·class lowed as standard protocol for all things up can ~9pe:1;1yi~ ~Ml.)t.to. "-.ew , · · .... ,: , ~ showed up at his doorstep and of­ •.q-··· ' struggling interviewees. Congratu- . · ·f·i J- ... P fered him an iPad, a fruit basket, or and. e:icci_ting ,thin~s. _ So1 whynotgo ~ L '~_:;;:~''" f .'.';' ,·:' •·,.· ,"- '. · · · . a lifetime sup.ply of rice and lations, Sir Brandon the Great, for Italian. for.the holidays?_If th~ cast The fre~~ancla8s :officers for the 2011-2011 school year are the follow- noodles, Brandon would choose winning Student of the Month, and of Jersey Shore can do it, you can ing: Pi:~sident; Zack Morris; Vice President, Bran~on_ Panezott; Trea- the rice and noodles, "because don't forget to shake hands with this do it too! So instead of the eyer-so- surer, Camero1;1 Tureney; and Secretary is Shonte.P1p~. The freshm . epic man. gopular tµrkey, why not cook up . class is having a Quaker blanket sale, and they are selling for $25 dollars ------.;...------, some lasagna or maybe spaghetti? per blanket. The freshmen are _also g~ing to be s~lling _coupon books. I Dishes such as these are very easy interested 1>e~ a freshman or Mrs. Hememan, therr ad"1sor. B r'.en t says to make arid °'ot nearly as expen- :~~ B.. ·.... :B. :.. t.. B. ·. " ·o· rth . d~~~e~sc~~~~~~!e~~i~~~,a~h~~~ Ski Club ·. · Y fell OSW pose· d to the tim. e invol_ved_in roast- 1 H' h S h l' ki 1 b Th This is only the ·second year for Sa em .1g c oo ~ s c u . ey are you· can r~spect the fact that the ing a turkey, thus making it perfect currently selling beef sticks as a ~d raiser. They w1~l also b~ sponsor- people that founded our country for the average procrastinator. . mg a cornhole tournament·on November 19 at 3:30 m the high school werefromaChristianbackground. · Weallknowthattheholi- gym. The entry fee is $20 fora two-person team, ?r $10 per person. Ifit is really a big deal to you, then days give us .an excuse to ~ake a These fundraisers are to help pay for the transportation costs an? other justdon 'tput your hand over your '·large meal for the whokfarnily. Btit things as well. For more information see Ms. Kekel, the club advisor, or heart or exercise ybur freedom to who says that, you even,'have to talk to any ski or snowboarding club member. not say the Pledge. I do, however, , cook? With the large-number of res- think that it is wrong for anyone to taurants around .us these days, we push religion in school. For ex~ don't have. to woi:ry aboutmaking ample, if you teach science, you anything at all! Sure, it could get a A.F.S. should not just leave the Big Bang little costly, but it can be much more The A.F.S. Club (American Field Service) rece11:tly had a Halloween party. Theory out of your lesson because convenient as opposed to slaving There were light refreshments and other fun thmgs to do. They have also As far back as I can re­ of what you believe happened away in the. kitchen for hours on finalized their t-shirt design and took ?rders fro~ the new J?e.m_b~rs the_ member, I have always heard based upon your religion. I pers?n- end. Who has the time to do that now have. Listen for announcements 1fyou are mterested mJommg this people complain about religion in ally think that we could accomplish anyway? By going out fo eat for club. The days of meetings may change, but the time is always the same schools, which should be accepted a great deal more if "'!e. put our_Pri- the holidays, you are almost guar- and that is 7: 15 am in Mrs. Dye's room 179. yet unaccepted both to certain exc orities before our rehg1ous beliefs. anteeing that everyone in the fam- tents. To successfully have such Everyone has an opinion ily will be satisfied with their meal. a large, diverse group of people in when it comes to what's taking it And isn't the goal to make every- the same place at one time is hard, too far, but I think the main issues one happy anyway? By using this so we definitely have to meet in are noticeable. Religious cultures approach, you are making things so the middle in order to work to­ should definitely be accepted in much easier fqr yourself. gether. Ifpeople would take wo!k­ school.' It should not be preached Many people don't real- ing together to heart, then gettmg to us, however, because if we ize how creative they can get when past religious disagreements wanted that we could simply go to it comes to cooking meals during would not be as hard as everyone church. The bottom line is this: we the holidays. You do not always thinks it would be. are all here to get an education, and have to go with a traditional Thanks- A really big issue to some we shouldn't waste what is sup- giving. Give one of the alternatives Members of A.F.S. take a people is the phrase '.'under G?d" posedly the best years of ~ur lives above a try. Not only could your moment to pose with their in the Pledge ofAllegiance. I think disagreeing over somethmg that guests enjoy a change, but the tur- fangsforascaryshotduring Annie and Saskia that even if you are not religious, we cannot prove or disprove to keys will be thanking you as well. · looking ferocious. people. · the Halloween Party. Page 4 .. '.:

- - Teacher of the Year Artist of the Month Sefiora Neapolitan Meg Bell By Ian Chandler. ... . By ·Katelyn Rhodes i Senior Meg Bell has been· This skull would be a welcome chosen as November's artist of the · addition to any Day of the Dead m,onth. She is. a.very skilled and ere~ celebration. ative artist. Meg has been inten;sted in art since she was small. Although she has taken many art courses here at Salem High School such as Art 1, Drawing, and Portfolio, when asked why she likes art classes she replied "I don't really because I don't like being told what to create. But it is nice to be surrounded by other cre­ ative people." Meg prefers to work on her own time because it gives her graduation. For some ofus it will be more of an open right of passage on college, working, or maybe taking what she works on. The style of art the year off. When Meg was asked she prefers most to work with is sur­ what her future plans are she stated, realism. Her favorite artist is Esao "I wish I knew. Possibly something Sefiora offers her "chicas" some food during a Andrews, an American surrealist art related or maybe something com­ Spanis_h fiesta Spanish maracas, anyone? painter who is known for working pletely different while doing art on with oil on wood panels. the side as a hobby. Or, if possible, Here at Salem High, there notes her mpther and her high Meg is a prominent mem­ getting a tattoo apprenticeship." is an annual award given to an out- school French teacher, Mrs. Greco, And, I must say, it was exciting. ber of National Art Honor Society She may possibly take some art standing member of the staff who as inspirations. In closing, I asked if she advised by Ms. Yereb. Her .role is courses in college, but it depends exhibits outstanding lead~rship, Seiiora was informed of would like to thank "the Academy." president and she ·says, "I am hon­ on what she decides to major in. qtiality execution of education, and her award on her birthday and was · Her response is the following: "jMe ored that I was chosen to be presi­ · I wish her the best in what commitment to his or her position. happily attacked by the yearbook gustaria agradecer a la Academia . dent.'' Aside from NAHS, Meg also she decides to do. I'm sure what­ It is given to an elite echelon offac- staff with an array of flowers and Latinoamericana de Espaiiol de enjoys activities such as reading, ever she chooses will be perfect for ulty who display ·stupendous char- balloons. Certainly, any student Quito, Ecuador! Tambien~ grl!£ias a ·writing, the internet, gardening, tak­ her whether it be art related or not. acter. This year, Seiiora Jennifer Nea- who has passed through her class la Pontifica Univ.ersidad Madre·y ing pictures, and sleeping. For now she is known for being a . politan has been chosen as Teacher can verify.the.many contributions MaestradeRepublicaDominicana." We are all starting to think very talented young artist with a lot ·ofthe Year. , she has made to the cultural pro- For those uninterested in Spanish, about what we will be doing after of potential. \. ~eftora ~eapolitan notes gram in the school, in her "efforts o~ yol.l German.kids, ,she mean~ to · that she is mamed, .~nd has~-£ ,, tpcr~l!~eabilingualstudentbody;'' -'> 'tliank :~~ofthe · schoolsatwh1ch . ~chna~zers. She • elljoys ' qua~1ty < • ·wfiich; she says, are more m°i~- :·,,,.,sh~ . ~~d~e~?·abr~a;d,; , . :. . ·: ·• · _-, time, literature, and travel. She is a vated thanks to the award. i ! "- · '· · : Jwol.ltdliketo·g1ve S¢iiora: United High School graduate and · : The'1niiltffaceted linguist · a thund~r'?.us' :congratillations for · Thiel College alumnus. As part of also coaches track with her hus- · her prestigious Teacher of the Year her Spanish_ major and experience, band at this very school: One ffiight r~cogniti<;>n. Like Christmas or a she has stud1_ed m Venezuela; ~~ua- speculate that she might inspire her birthday, it only ~ccurs once annu- dor,Co~ta Rica, and the Domm1can athletes in Spanish. I was privileged ally and usuall~ mvolves balloons . .- I Republic. Any student who man- enough to take a high-octane ad- May you ~ontmue yo~ years .of .. a;ges to eavesdrop on a conversa- venture with this legendary figure _teach!ng w~th many dedicated s~- tl

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Senior Spotlight By Kayla Mills and Donna Paparodis

.Heather Bailey-Cheerleading Cri~tie Carlisle-Cheerleadiilg Josh Harbin-Football Who is your favorite athlete? What is your favorite pump up· Becca Devlin- Volleyball What is your fa:vQrite pump up Joshua Cribbs song? song? · Who is your biggest rival? "Last Friday Night" by Katy Who is your favorite athlete? "Till I Collapse" by Eminem West Branch Cat Osterman What is your favorite memory? Perry - . Corey Coleman- Football What is your favorite pump up Who is your favorite athlete? What is your favorite memory? Beating West Branch on senior song? DeAnna Walker and Katelyn What is your favorife pump up Our intense practices and night . "Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj Rhodes , song? . winning Districts my sophomore Who is your favorite athlete? Do you play any other sports? Who is your biggest rival? "Juice" by Soulja Boy year JaredAllen Do you play any other sports? Not this year West Branch and Canfield Who is your favorite athlete? Who is your biggest rival? What is your favorite memory? Peyton Hillis Canfield ,., I plan to wrestle this year. Getting ready at the girls' houses What is your favorite memory? Do you play any other sports? Freshman football Varsity softball Do you play any other sports? Wrestling

Abbie Maenz- Soccer Jordon Stewart-Soccer Mitch Hendricks-Golf What is your favorite pump up Jocelyf!ne Samu- Soccer .What is your favorite pump up song? · · What is your favorite pump up What is your favorite pump up Who is your favorite athlete? song? , "Where Them Girls At" by song? song? . Frankie Hejduk "Every Time You Go Away" by David Guetta "Pumped up Kicks" by Foster the "Back Burner" by August What is your favorite memory? Paul Young What is your favorite People Bums Red memory? What is your favorite memory? AH the good times at soccer camp What is your favorite What is your favorite memory? and "getting it" When Ns won ... by default District finals freshman and A11l!ost flipping the ~ol~ caf!.wi!h . memory? sophomore year - Katie ...... , .. _ Who'is your ·~t~g~t'rival? . Nick breaking the trophy case against a legally blind person West Branch >and Pofamf · Who is your biggest rival? Who is your biggest fival? Who is .yinir-~ig~es:i iivili? .,., . ,, Who is your favorite athlete? EVERYONE! Champion ' · Do you play·any other sports? Lionel Messi Myself Track · · · . Who is your favorite athlete? Do you play any other sports? Who is your favorite athlete? Do you play any other sports? Bart Wyss Football;) Peyton Hillis · Ping pong and water polo Salem's ski club Salem girls' volleyball succeeds as , By Jeff Dyke District runners-up S~ Club is relatively ne~ years. She added that the Ski Club · By Reegan Barnett ~oSalemHighSchool. Actuallythis primarily will b e going to The 'Lady Quaker Volley­ eight teams in the league, the Lady is only the .second .yea.r that we Brandywine, but they could go to ball g~rls h~ve fought a brutal battle, Quakers pulled out on top once · h~ve had this orgamzation at our Peek n Peak in New York. I asked crawlmg ~heir way to the top. The again. The girls defeated high school.. The ~dvisor and Kekel which she preferred more, Mr. seniors this year, including Cassie Marlington, Louisville, West founder of Ski Club is Ms. Kekel. to snowboard or ski.- She said she Davidson, Becca Devlin, Lexi Branch, Alliance, Minerva, The purpose of Ski Club is to get prefers to ski and added that she is Smith, and Kayleigh Null, brought Carrolton,-and Canton South. The students to know about action onherfeetalotmorewhensheskisf their best throughout this season. league games were grueling and suc­ sports as _ skiing ahd The first Ski Club trip.is going to s~ch b~ The girls swept away the NBC's cessful, demonstrating that the snowboardmg. They may not be held on January 8 and every Sun- league title, being the 26th year in a Lady Quakers were up for any chal­ very well-known sports, but those day after that until February 12. row winning the league for their di­ lenge thrown at them. who love them know that they are a · · . It is a great club and a great viston. The Quaker girls overall As the season has come great d~al of flin ..The club 1~ .cur- .act!vity if you want to get in ~hape, record landed at 24-1, with only one to an end, the girls can reflect on rently mvolv.ed m a fu.ndra1ser. or if you have never done it before: away fyom ·an undefeated record by how enthralling the season was for T~ey are .se llm.g Jack Lutl~~ beef the. club offers a great opportunity• the Girard Indians. This group of them. The team made it exception­ ~tick,s . They will also be spons.or- td le_cµn, It's fun to do in your free girls was ranked-fourth in the state ally far in tournaments. During tour­ mg a com ~ole toumame~t on No- tiniefud fun to do with your friends overall, a great accomplishment as naments they demolished Niles, vember 19. m the gymnasium; and . on the weekends. The membership !hey watched their· ranking rise Poland, and Hubbard. The last game everyone is encouraged to come dues are not due until December so throughout the· season. of the season was between Canfield and j ?i.n in on t~e fun. The there is still plenty of time to j~in Mr. Don Conser was the and Salem. The archrival to the Quak­ fundra1smg money will be u~~d f2!,...;.- t~~. club• .a~d also attend the meet­ head coach leading them to victory ers, the girls had a desire to destroy the enormous amount. of ~oney . ings and participate in the · this season. The 2011 volleyball the Lady Cards. The match was gru­ sp~n~ on the transportation bdls for · fundraisers that they are holding. team had the attitude of just abso­ eling and intense, coming close ski tnps. Also, students who would lutely hating to. lose, that was what each individual match. Canfield like to j()in next year who don't have helped lead them to outstanding came out on top for the three enougli'.money to jQii}, won't have levels. Coach Conser has said that matches;· but the Quakers put up to pay that much or'~won't have fo .. if you watch his girls during prac- their own fight. The. Lady Quakers pay any at all. . ~.... . tice, you'd never guess their suc­ won District Runners up this year Ms. Kekel is a very experi- . cess. From the beginning of time which is still an honorable title. The enced skier and snowboarder, ski­ these girls have practiced lightly, girls will lose four oftheir fmest next ing for thirteen years and bringing fun but still just enough year, but they will bring back many snowboarding for nine years. She intensity on to lhe court. Out of to carry on the Quaker name. was also involved with the Ski Club at her own high school for three Page6 Quaker Board Scholarship Fashion foes and woes College Checklist Deadlines By Reegan Barnett By JeffDyke By DeAnna Walker There a many scholarship l contest opportunities offered . Choosing colleges can be such a hassle. There are so many ough the guidance department. different aspects you must look at in order to reach a final decision. tall of these offerings are for se­ Where is die college located, how many students attend that uni­ rs only. Anyone who knows that versity, and of course, what will the cost be to attend? In order to lege is in their future should be , · mi;ike t~is process a little less painful, The Quaker will be giving a e to check on the scholarship/ bnef v1e'Y o f~any colleges fayo~ed by S,I-iS s~dent~ such as Kent itest postings and apply. Listed ·" State ·umvers1ty, Akron Umvers1ty, Walsh Umvers1ty; and many ow are some of the current ones others. With help from The Quaker, finding your college of choice ich are available. Ifyou are inter­ will be an ease. ed, visit the guidance department l let the counselors help you. For all you kids out there ing necklines. 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