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Hats OffSeniors Jessica Braddock, Emily Rivest and Cole Lautermilch are National Merit Semifinalists. To qualify, they were within the top 16,000 scorers on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholar-ship Qualifying Test. “I’m really honored because it opens a lot of doors for me,” Lautermilch said.

things to make you look smart today51. Cedar Point’s new water ride, Shoot the Rapids opens next year featuring an 85-foot tall hill.

2. There are 75 Lego bricks for every person on Earth.

3. On 09/09/09, a 9 lbs., 9 oz. baby was born at 9:09 a.m.

4. Michigan State’s stadium consumes enough electricity monthly during the season to power 225 average households for the same period.

5. About 25 percent of adults play video games at least once a day.

Smokers’ Corner no longer exists thanks to a new line of sight policy and administrators’ increased monitoring of the corner of Broad and Swing avenues.

The student handbook now includes the new policy stating that the rules apply whenever a student is “in the line of sight of the high school.”

“If we can see it happening, it’s something we’re going to address,” Assistant Principal Nate Sorg said. “Whether it is smoking in the morning, smoking after school, fighting at lunch, we’re going to handle it as if it was happening at school.”

For Sorg, eliminating Smokers’ Corner is in the students’ best interests.

“For most of the students over there, it is illegal for them to be smoking,” he said. “We want to help them stop and realize they just shouldn’t be smoking at all.”

By patrolling the corner more, administrators have been helping eliminate the problem.

“We are making more of an effort to go across to the corner when there are issues,” Sorg said. “Mr. (Rick) Lyon, the crossing guard, has been radioing us and letting us know what’s going on over there. (Assistant Superintendent) Mr. (Craig) Kupferberg and (Superintendent) Dr. (Dean) Wittwer were over there almost every day and so far we’ve been successful.”

Despite Sorg’s optimism, others think it will return.

“I have a feeling it’s just going to start up somewhere close, maybe a block or two away,” senior Fhalyshia Orians said. “It might take awhile until it builds up the same reputation, but it will happen.”

No matter what happens, the elimination of the corner is good for the school, according to Sorg.

“For FHS, one of the main things is to improve (our) image in the community,” Sorg said. “For all of the good things, there’s one bad thing that just seems to ruin the projection out into the community. We want to put the focus back on all of the good things at FHS.”

Summer renovation draws criticismCouncil announces Homecoming activities

istrict administrators are fielding complaints from members of the community regarding the summer courtyard renovation at the high school.

The new courtyard, which includes new cement, benches, landscaping, an amphitheater and some brickwork, is drawing criticism as a waste of public funds.

Superintendent Dean Wittwer thinks the project is not only justified, but necessary.

“The previous courtyard was unsafe because of the infrastructure and because of the crumbling concrete,” Wittwer said. “This is an area that can actually be used by students. No one really used it before the renovation.

“Part of keeping our facilities maintained is renovating and repairing all parts of all buildings, both inside and outside areas. This was part of our renovation plan.”

To improve the condition of the courtyard, the project was funded through a 2006 Permanent Improvement Levy that collects around $1.8 million annually.

However, former school board member Eric Browning believes the permanent improvement fund should be used for worthier projects.

“You have to make a decision on spending money on a stage in the courtyard or a reading program for students in middle school,” Browning said, “and I just question whether

New policy ends Smokers’ Corner

HACKY SACK Sophomores Gary Harger, Jon Courtney, Zack Hostettler and Sid Jones play hacky sack in the new courtyard during their lunch period. The courtyard was renovated over the summer costing $170,000 from Permanent Improvement funds.

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Students will vote for Homecoming queen and king during Spirit Week in their English classes.

Queen candidates are: seniors Lindsay Atkins, Katy Jastal, Kelsi Romatowski, Cherrelle Sanchez and Abbey Hale.

Seniors Michael Alexander, Zach Crawford, Sherwin Quiambao, Billy Kreh and Marc Wadsworth are all king candidates.

Spirit Week begins Oct. 5 with themed dress-up days, a pep rally and ends with the Homecoming dance Saturday night.

The weekend begins Friday at 5:30 p.m. with the Homecoming parade down Main Street from Central Middle School to Donnell Stadium. The Homecoming king and queen will be crowned at 6:45 p.m. prior to the kick-off.

The week-long festivities will end with the Homecoming dance in the cafeteria from 8-11:30 p.m.

“We’re trying to do a wider variety of activities, like for the pep rally, an obstacle course,” junior Chloe Wires said. “Our idea is to do new things to keep the students interested and improve spirit.”

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the district made the right decision.“I would like the superintendent and the

board to remember why they exist and look at where they are spending their money.”

Contrary to what the ex-school board member believes, this fund is only used for projects with at least a five-year lifespan, like building renovations or technology, according to Wittwer.

“These funds could not be used for staffing or tutors,” Wittwer said. “We have Permanent Improvement dollars to fix our buildings. You can be criticized for keeping up and maintaining your buildings and you can be criticized for letting them run down.

“Nothing has been done to the courtyard in nearly 40 years. We are trying to keep up our current buildings.”

Some administrators are concerned the controversy may hurt the school levy in November to build two new middle schools and a career technical center.

“I don’t think it would be as big of an issue if there wasn’t a levy coming up,” board

member Barbara Lockard said. “Anytime you ask for more taxpayer money, people are going to begin to scrutinize even more. It has become a sort of rally call for people to vote ‘no’ (on the issue).”

Browning’s recent letters to The Courier describing the project as the “Mercedes” of courtyards may be fueling some of the controversy. Lockard, however, does not think the area is overly glamorous.

“There is a lot of misinformation going around as far as the amenities of the courtyard are concerned,” Lockard said. “It’s definitely not the Mercedes-Benz of courtyards.

“It is a good sturdy job. It is not a very plush option that we chose.”

Lockard also thinks the criticism of the project is unreasonable.

“To be honest, some of the comments I’ve heard (about the courtyard) make me very angry,” Lockard said. “We’re trying to maintain our buildings, but somehow it is perceived that we are fiscally irresponsible, and that is just not true.”

D “ ”We’re trying to maintain our buildings, but somehow it is

perceived that we are fiscally irresponsible, and that is just not true.

-school board member Barb Lockard

by John Sisser

by Emily Rivest

by Emily Rivestfactorfiction

Fact: The courtyard cost the district

around $170,000

Fiction: Money used for the courtyard could have been spent on any new programs for the

school district

Fact: Board members voted unanimously to approve the project

on February 9, 2009

Fiction: Administrators chose to renovate the courtyard rather than put money into the middle schools

Fact: The final cost of the courtyard was $15,000-$30,000 cheaper than the original bids

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“Yes. It has a lot of potential. I see a lot of uses in it. Classes can be out there, the Homecoming dance

and concerts, too. There are many things it could be used for.”

junior Tim Sherman

“No, it’s not because it was not used that much in the first place and its improvement does little for the school.”

Is the school’s new courtyard a worthwhile addition?“It’s really nice and we can actually use it to do more things.”

junior Katie Hostler

“Yes, it is beneficial. It gives us a good

environment and it looks really nice.”

sophomore Justin Bennett

sophomore Ethan Deavsman

“Yes, it is. It actually makes kids want to be outside and gives the courtyard more

use than before.”

“No, the school should be spending money on more important things that are beneficial to the students”

Controversy over president’s speech ridiculousSitting in my classroom watching President Barack

Obama’s educational address to students nationwide, I had to ask myself: Why all of the hoopla?

As soon as Obama announced he would deliver a speech to America’s students, conservative parents were up in arms and threatened to keep their children home if his message was shown in class.

Chamberlain Hill Elementary School

alone received eight emails and phone calls from angry parents when news of the speech first circulated.

It turns out the president simply wanted to inspire students to stay in school, but con-servatives couldn’t get past the idea he might push political policies.

Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush gave similar speeches during their terms, yet when Obama attempts to encourage education, he is accused of brainwashing and grabbing support from school children.

There was no brainwashing of America’s youth as predicted by parents and popular talk show hosts like Rush Limbaugh, nor were there any comments promoting Obama’s political views.

The President shared a message children nationwide needed to hear, but school admin-istrators across the country were put in a tough

position when parents complained about the controversial speech.

In other words, parents saw the oppor-tunity to play the politics card and make a mountain out of a molehill.

District administrators decided last minute to allow teachers to choose whether to show the speech and gave students the opportunity to leave the room if they decided they did not want to listen to Obama’s message.

While this was likely the least confronta-tional way of dealing with the issue, was it the most appropriate? Where do administrators draw the line? Can I opt out of science, math or history simply because I don’t agree with the curriculum?

One can argue that “the speech” was not part of the district’s core curriculum, but does that make it less important?

Obama’s message addressed problems in

Administrators are improving the reputation of the high school and com-munity by punishing underage smokers lighting up within sight of the building.

Finally administrators can enforce school policy regarding tobacco use off district property. This includes the former Smokers’ Corner directly across from the high school at Swing and Broad avenues.

The threat of school punishment has an obvious impact on the underage smokers, because the corner has been deserted since the start of school.

Now that the eyesore is gone, under-age smokers will no longer tarnish the community and school’s reputation.

Last year, fights among students oc-curred on the corner to the point where stories in The Courier and police reports in the docket were all too common.

Hopefully, the scattering of student smokers will cut back on fights, drug deals and other illegal activity that once posed a threat to school security.

To ensure smokers do not congre-gate on the corner, school adminis-

New policy puts end to Smokers’ Corner

trators keep an eye out via a security camera and having the crossing guard radio in illegal activity.

While some students may argue the district is over-stepping its bound-aries, administrators want to uphold the high school’s reputation, and ac-cording to the Ohio Revised Code Sec-tion 3313.661, the new policy is legal.

Unfortunately, the policy doesn’t seem to reduce the overall teen smok-ing rate. Some students are still found with a cigarette in their hand while at lunch and smokers congregate on other nearby corners.

However, even if Smokers’ Corner takes up a new residence elsewhere, it’s unlikely that it will last long, since other homeowners and businesses won’t tolerate underage smokers on their property.

It’s good to see the school admin-istration is stepping up to the plate to abolish Smokers’ Corner, a problem district and city leaders once turned a blind eye to.

As long as this new policy contin-ues to be enforced, underage student smokers will remain out of sight and out of mind.

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“Smokers’ Corner being gone is good because there aren’t as many fights and there is a lot less trouble during lunch.”

sophomore Emily Marshall

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the public education system, an issue Ameri-cans must face soon. It is irresponsible and ir-rational to ignore the speech because one does not agree with his policies on other issues.

Some parents also argue that Obama’s speech was not what they were against, but the lesson plan following it, including questions such as, “What does the president want you to do?” and, “How can you help the president?”

It is unfortunate that some parents discouraged their children from answering these questions, for they can truly reinforce the president’s message of bettering oneself through education.

It may have been Obama’s plan to brain-wash children all along. But if his mission is to brainwash students to get good grades and stay in school, then Americans should be thankful they have a president who cares enough for their kids to make that effort.

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towards classroom use, like the high school language program.

But contrary to his suggestions, and he should know this being a former school board member, the funds cannot be spent on any-thing but school improvements.

The money can’t be transferred because it came from Permanent Improvement Funds (PIF) from a levy in 2006. This money can only be used for maintenance, buses, textbooks and technology, so no matter what some letters or ridiculous online comments say, the funds can’t help build new schools or hire teachers.

Using the PIF money for the courtyard was a good choice on the school board’s part. The old area was crumbling with serious drainage problems where water would sit for days after rainfall, making it impossible to use.

Students need to be in a building that isn’t

crumbling, which is why the levy should pass (but that’s a whole other issue.)

Even more entertaining though are Brown-ing’s allegations made in a letter to the editor that the school board chose to build the “Mer-cedes” of courtyards when they could have had the “Ford Focus.”

This comparison is just ridiculous. The courtyard, while a nice improvement to our school, is certainly not a “Mercedes.” It’s just a simple concrete area with some seating, more of a “Ford Focus” than anything, although it’s still a great improvement.

Good schools are important for everyone. Before new businesses locate here, they check out the school system. Besides academic repu-tation, schools that appear to be in disrepair are not going to attract families or companies.

The addition of the new courtyard should

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Courtyard improves building, not a waste of district fundsbe seen as a positive im-provement for our school, something to be used by students and bring some pride to our building.

Students, classes and extracurricular groups are already starting to use the new space, which rarely happened in the old courtyard.

It shouldn’t become a battle cry to vote no on the levy.

With that being said, the letters are hu-morous, but I can’t wait to read the docket.

Every morning, the first thing I do when I wake up is flip to page four of The Courier to read the letters to the editor and see what crazy and flat-out incorrect comments people are writing about that day.

Recently, one of the more popular topics has been the renovation of our courtyard.

With what should be seen as a positive addition to the high school, the summer improvement is now bringing undeserved controversy to the district.

Some citizens are complaining that the new courtyard is a waste of money that sup-posedly could have been directed towards other worthier projects.

Former school board member Eric Brown-ing suggests that a cheaper courtyard should have been built so more money could go

by Emily Rivest

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tFriday, September 25, 2009

“I am most excited to see the new Twilight movie. I have read the book New Moon and I can’t wait to see how the book compares to the movie.”

sophomore Abby Reed

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The Surrogates This new sci-fi drama starring Bruce

Willis takes the audience on a trip to the future, where robots, or surrogates as they are called, complete all interaction for humans.

Check out The Surrogates in theaters tonight, Sept. 25.

FameThis modernized remake of the 1980

musical classic features an updated plot, high school drama and, of course, lots of singing and dancing.

To see Fame, starring a relatively unknown cast, head to theaters tonight, Sept. 25.

Where the Wild Thing AreBased on the children’s book by Maurice

Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are tells the story of the main character’s imaginary world full of adventure.

Blast back to your childhood Oct. 16 when this film comes out.

Saw VISome may be getting sick of the gory twists

and turns of the Saw series. However, these films continue to be the highest grossing hor-ror movie franchises in history, making over $316 million in the first five installments.

The sixth movie in these wildly popular fright fests will be released Oct. 23, just in time for Halloween.

2012Director Roland Emmerich continues his

“end of the world” themes in his latest movie, focusing on an apocalypse in the year 2012.

This action film, starring John Cusack, hits theaters Nov. 13.

to check out

The Cleveland ShowOne of Family Guy’s favorite characters

will debut his own show. The new animated series will focus on Cleveland Brown, the neighbor to the Griffin family in Fox’s popular cartoon comedy.

Catch this spin off of Family Guy Sept. 27 at 8:30 p.m. on Fox.

Modern FamilyAlready being hailed as one of the best

sitcoms to premier on television this season, Modern Family is a comedy about three very different families and how they each relate in today’s society.

This brand new comedy premiered on ABC Sept. 23 at 9 p.m.

Flash ForwardA mix between the hit shows Lost and 24,

Flash Forward seeks to take viewers to the fu-ture. After a two minute and 17 second world-wide blackout reveals prophecies that may or may not come true, the cast is left scrambling to figure out how to change their future.

Catch Flash Forward every Thursday on ABC at 8 p.m.

Accidentally on PurposeThis new sitcom tells the story of a middle-

age woman who, after an affair with a younger man in his 20s, gets pregnant and chooses to have the child.

See this CBS comedy Mondays at 8:30 p.m.

Madonna Title: Iconography (Greatest Hits)Pop queen Madonna released her third

collection album, including three new songs. To hype the release even more, her publicist constantly twittered about the album, even taking fan suggestions for song ideas.

You can purchase this pop icon’s CD now.

Paramore Title: Brand New EyesThis band hit the music scene in 2007 with

their popular album Riot and releases their follow-up, Brand New Eyes, Sept. 29.

Backstreet Boys Title: This is UsThe Backstreet Boys team up with

RedOne and T-Pain for their ninth album. The band hopes to add to their 76 million albums sold with this 11 track CD.

This is Us hits stores Oct. 6.

Carrie Underwood Title: Play OnCarrie Underwood’s third album Play On

is expected to continue her tradition of selling millions upon its release Nov. 3.

After a summer of Harry Potter, America’s Got Talent and a new Green Day CD, the entertainment business hopes to continue this year’s success with a mix of new movies, shows and albums this fall.

For the film and music industries, autumn is the season to unveil new flicks and albums in time for award nominations while networks premier their fall seasons to rake in viewers.

This year is no exception. Here’s a look at some of the season’s most anticipated movies, TV series and CDs.

by John Sisser

sneak peek

Glee is comedy success

Title: GleeStarring: Matthew Morrison (As

The World Turns), Lea MichelePlot: Will Schuester (Morrison)

teaches at his old high school. When he learns the Glee Club may shut down, Schuester advises the group to bring it back to the prestige it had when he was in school.

With performers like Rachel Berry (Michele) leading the way, the club makes major strides in becoming popular.

Why see it: Glee features spins on pop music and a different out-look of high school. It’s similar to the High School Musical trilogy, but humorous and easier to relate to.

Grade: ACatch Glee Wednesdays at 9

p.m. on Fox.Glee star Lea Michele

Title: Fred Series: Fred Has a Voice LessonHow was it: He started as a short and funny overnight celebrity, but Fred has become obnoxious and painfully annoying. Skip it.

Title: An Engineer’s Guide to Cats: Yodeling Cats (and Polka)How was it: There is basically no plot and it is a little long, but this video has yodeling cats. Enough said.

Title: Hook on FonikHow was it: It is short, random and mildly crude, but hilarious. This mock infomercial is good for a few quick laughs. Be sure to watch it.

by John Sisser

Beatles Rockband: One

of the most famous bands of all time

comes to your television screen in the latest version of this wildly popular

video game.

Halloween II: Catching this scary

sequel is the perfect way to jump start

the Halloween sea-son. Check out Rob

Zombie’s remake in theaters now.

Dancing With the Stars Season

Nine: ABC’s hit show premiered its fall season Monday

with stars like Aaron Carter and

Kelly Osbourne on the dance floor.

Whitney Houston

Undefeated album: Houston’s

comeback CD is already setting records, selling

305,000 copies in its first week.

HankThis comedy, starring Kelsey Grammar,

is about a businessman who returns to his hometown after losing almost all his money.

Laugh it up Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. when Hank will premier.

NCIS: Los AngelesThis spin-off of the popular CBS crime

show NCIS stars LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell as special agents.

You can catch it Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

The Twilight Saga: New MoonAfter the first Twilight movie, the cast, star-

ring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, returns for an equally hyped up sequel.

Teen girls will flock in masses Nov. 20 to catch it.

Entertainment industry rolls out its best in movies, TV, music

Lincoln Heights Season Four:

ABC Family’s dramatic show premiered its fourth season. Catch it every

Monday at 8 p.m.

Music

My movie

Prince Charming at Last

Romantic Comedy or Drama

Myself. No one else can capture “me” like I can!

A small-town princess (me) with magical powers finds herself in “sticky situations”, mainly do to her own faults. She ends up captured by an evil dragon and rescued by her Prince Charming she dreamed of her whole life.

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Coming to a theater near you!

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senior Korrin Rooker

Television

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Love Drunk not terrible, just more of the sameby Katie Trinko

Album: Love Drunk Artist: Boys Like GirlsSound: AlternativeLast release: Boys

Like GirlsWhy buy it: Like their

debut album, Love Drunk is a lukewarm mix of pop

dance beats and mediocre lyrics. While a few songs stand out on the album, such as Love Drunk and Two Is Better Than One, most of Boys Like Girls’ music sounds like the same humdrum song over and over again.

After a wildly popular first album, one would expect more from Boys Like Girls. This album just falls short, repeating the same unoriginal themes as before.

Download this: Heart Heart HeartbreakGrade: C+photo courtesy of broadwayworld.com (fair use)

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“It is important to donate blood because there are a lot of people that really need it to save their lives.”

senior Matt Spikes

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NHS hosts student blood drive

by Maggie Malaney

National Honor Society (NHS) is giving students a chance to save lives.

Up to three lives can be saved for every pint collected in the NHS blood drive in the main gym, Oct. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Red Cross set a goal to collect 53 pints of blood this fall.

“The amount (of blood) we get always depends on the time of year,” NHS adviser Karen Ouwenga said. “It usually depends on what sports are going on because coaches will ask players not to donate, since it might make them weak.”

To make sure the Red Cross reaches its goal, NHS Vice President Jessica Braddock hopes students will give blood.

“It’s one of the best ways to give something to someone without taking up too much of your time,” Braddock said. “It’s a great way to

help out your community.”This is the first year16-year-olds will be

able to donate if they bring a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian. Students 17 and older do not need a permission slip.

Senior Eric Schaible donated last year because it was an easy way to save lives.

“It’s for a good cause and it doesn’t really affect you, I mean you can donate like once every (other) month,” he said. “I will definitely donate next year; it’s a good thing to do.”

According to Terresa Houck, donor recruitment representative for the Western Lake Erie region, even though more students will be eligible to donate in the spring, the fall blood drive is still just as important.

“Twenty percent of our collections come from high schools and colleges,” Houck said. “We would rather collect 50 pints in the fall and 80 in the spring than not at all.”

Houck wants students to realize the importance of donating.

“You realize that by just sitting there you are helping to save three lives,” she said. “That’s a pretty powerful thing.”

OUCHSophomore Leah Cramer suffers from a knee injury in her audition for the freshman/sophomore fall show, A Collection of One Acts. Cramer portrays Tom in the skit Dr. Fritz.

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Symphonic, concert and freshman choir members will perform at the annual fall concert Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the R.L. Heminger Auditorium.

Songs will include sacred, secular, Latin, Jewish and novelty music.

“There’s going to be all different styles and genres,” director Craig VenRenterghem said. “We try to give students an understanding of a wide range of music.”

The choirs spend the first seven weeks of school working on the music in preparation for their first performance.

“The fall concert is exciting to me because I love being able to get back into the music and start to take it to the next level,” senior Libby Wilson said.

With a goal to raise $3,000 for breast cancer research, the volleyball team will host its second Volley for the Cure game Oct. 13 against Marion Harding.

All proceeds from admissions, concessions and raffles benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

“By supporting organizations like the Komen foundation, we are doing our part to contribute to public awareness and prevention of this disease.” head coach Ryan Shifley said.

T-shirts are on sale now in the athletic office for $10. Wear your shirt to the game and you will get half off on admission.

“The entire event is so much fun and we’re raising awareness for a good cause,” varsity captain Kristen Davidson said.

Volleyball raises funds

Choirs perform concert

Parts have been cast and rehearsals are underway for the upcoming fall plays.

A Collection of One Acts, the freshman/sophomore show will be Nov. 6-7 and A Bad Year for Tomatoes, the junior/senior show will be Nov. 13-14. All shows will be at 7:30 p.m. in the R.L. Heminger Auditorium.

Junior Isaac Steinhour, who plays the backwoods hick Piney, thinks A Bad Year for Tomatoes will be full of laughs.

“Because of the variety of characters their interaction it is going to be really funny,” he said. “It is a humor that everyone will understand.”

The show is about an actress named Myra, who invents a crazy sister to scare her neighbors away. When Myra ‘does away’ with the sister, her neighbors suspect a murder.

“It’s a funny script on paper, so to actually see the characters interact on stage will be interesting,” director Jeremy Brown said. “It’s awesome when you start with words on paper then put everything together on stage and see the audience’s reaction.”

Creating such unique characters could be difficult for the cast. “Losing IQ points and acting like I don’t know anything besides

wood and manure will be my biggest challenge in becoming Piney,” Steinhour said. “I’m planning on working hard in studying the character and his dialect.”

Sophomore Leah Cramer is looking forward to working with the large group of 18 cast members.

“It’s going to be fun to work together with the other students and watch the show come together,” Cramer said. “There is going to be a lot of stuff going on (because of the variety of acts) so there will be something that will appeal to everybody.”

by Maggie Malaney

Parts cast for plays

What made you decide to be a principal?

“I worked at Hudson Youth Development Center for five and a half years as a staff member. We would vote periodically as to what clients could go home. Out of every 30 that went home, 29 came back or went somewhere else (to another discipline facility).

“I realized I needed to get involved in children’s lives before they ended up in jail. That’s how I decided to get into education instead.”

What’s your top goal for the year?

“I know from my own experience that there is always a reason why a child behaves a certain way. If we figure that out, we have hope to help change the problem. We want to listen to the students and find out why they are doing what they are doing and behaving the way they are behaving.

“Every decision means I have to make a decision on what’s best for the kids.”

If you could change one thing about Findlay High School, what would it be?

“The public has this perception this is a dangerous place. I wish they could see the kids the way I do. We have great students who sometimes make mistakes but are still great kids. There are no ‘bad kids.’ I don’t believe in that. There are kids who make mistakes.”

What’s your best high school memory?

“I was not a straight-A student. I didn’t learn how to read until I was 23, I had dyslexia. There was a school librarian who believed I was a good kid inside and he gave me a job, putting the security system inside all the books. That changed my life that this man believed in me.”

Who is one famous person you would meet if you could?

“It would be Eminem, Marshall Mathers. He and I had a very similar childhood and I would love to sit down and talk to him about how he made it through.

“I would also talk to him about his song lyrics because they are derogatory towards women. I still listen to his music, I just listen to the PG-rated ones.”

What is one thing students may not know about you?

“I ride a motorcycle. I have a Suzuki and would love to have a Harley Nightrider. I rebuilt a ’54 Harley in my kitchen when I was 21, but had to sell it to take care of my son.”

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Three graduates will perform along with Findlay First Edition at the 11th Annual Homecoming Alumni Musical Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Harpist Bridget Kibbey (1997) and vocalists Brent Miller (1995) and Jessica Colvin (1998) will be the featured alumni.

Tickets are $6 for students or $8 for adults. They are available at The Arts Partnership, Groman’s, Main Street News or by calling 419-420-7007.

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Findlay Trojan Marching Band (FTMB) will compete at the Columbus Grove “Eyes with Pride” Band Competition Sept. 26.

If the band receives a superior (I) rating it will qualify for state finals for the seventh year in a row.

“The last three years the band has received the highest rating of superior at state level competition,” director Tim Mattis said. “With that kind of record behind us and with the quality of students we have, we feel we’re going to have a very successful (competition) season.”

FTMB has not been rated superior at state finals for four consecutive years.

“I would be ecstatic (if the band received a superior at state),” drum major Marc Wadsworth said. “It would set a standard for years to come.”

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page5ft “When I visit a campus, I learn about different activities that they have, what other students think about

the school and how a classroom would be run.”senior Meredith Wells

13,600 students toured Bowling Green State University last year

When Senior Alyssa Wunderlich walked into her German class early sophomore year, she had no idea that her life was about to be dramatically altered.

During class, Wunderlich’s teacher presented information about becoming a foreign exchange student in Germany as part of the American Field Service (AFS).

Interested in the opportunity, Wunderlich applied. By September of her junior year, she was attending school in Esslingen, Germany.

“I went to school just like any normal student,” Wunderlich said. “They didn’t cut me any slack for being an exchange student.

“It was difficult at first, but after a few months I really got the hang of it and it came a lot easier to me.”

Once she used to having class in German, Wunderlich found them easier than her American honors and AP courses.

“I’d expect in a different country, like in

Europe, it would be a lot more rigorous,” she said. “It was like the equivalent of CP courses here. They’re learning things at a much simpler level than we are, because they don’t have different classes for Honors or AP, so everyone’s learning the same thing.”

It wasn’t only the classes that surprised her, but the students as well.

“Their attitudes are totally different,” Wunderlich said. “I was so surprised when I first walked into my classroom how rowdy all the kids were and how no one really paid attention or did homework.

“Everyone was just messing around in class. Over there it was so much looser.”

Not only were German students different than Wunderlich expected, but she was also not the American stereotype they thought she’d be.

“It was ridiculous,” Wunderlich said. “They asked how many guns I owned, if I supported Bush and what I think about Obama and how often I go to McDonald’s.

“They looked at me and were like ‘Okay, you’re not the typical obese American’ Should I take that as a compliment or an insult?”

Seeing a country outside her own had a

positive impact on her, according to her father, Scott.

“She grew up a lot,” he said. “She has a better understanding of different countries and it also gave her a better appreciation of the U.S. because she could see how other people lived.”

Alyssa Wunderlich definitely missed things in America.

“I missed my family, my cats and naturally my friends, although we talked on the Internet sometimes,” she said.

When the senior returned in July, ready for her final year, she was glad she decided to travel abroad.

“It’s an experience that’s impossible to regret or forget,” she said. “It really opened my eyes about other cultures and I got to meet a lot of really cool people. I’m hoping to go back as soon as I graduate to visit my friends.”

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TRAVELLERSenior Alyssa Wunderlich stands atop Mount Pilatus in Lucerne, Switzerland. During her stay in Germany as an exchange student, she took trips around Europe.

photo courtesy of Alyssa Wunderlich

Choosing colleges to apply to can be a difficult decision for most students, but senior Melissa Eier’s choice was not that hard.

After visiting several campuses last November, the senior had a better idea of where to spend the next four years of her life.

“The tours helped me get a feel for what it would be like to be a member of that school and what the next four years of my schooling would be like,” Eier said.

Her impression of the colleges is even more realistic since she toured in the fall.

“Classes were in session and you can see students around campus,” she said. “At all of them (campuses) I talked to students, admissions officers and some faculty about what college life will be like and how to adjust.”

According to Adrea Spoon, assistant director of admissions at Bowling Green

State University, fall is the best time for visits.“It (fall) is early in the senior year, the

weather’s nice and the campus is buzzing,” Spoon said. “(In the summer) they can decide if they like the campus, but if they like it, they’ll come back in the fall to see the students.

“It gives the high school student a better idea of the student population and it gives the visit a real-life feeling.”

But no matter what time of year, visiting colleges before you attend is necessary.

“You have a chance to get a general idea of what the college offers as far as academics,” counselor Mary Burget said, “They have open houses and a chance to talk to people in different majors.”

Talking with staff is only one thing you should do on a visit.

“You want to see other things that they (tour guides) don’t include

in their

general tour,” Burget said. “Visit the dining halls, dormitories and rec center.”

Spoon also believes personalized visits are beneficial to students.

“I suggest they do other things outside the walking tour,” Spoon said. “There’s a lot more to the campus than just walking around. A lot of families want to see the surrounding areas as well.

“The students get involved and do things outside the campus. It’s not just all about the big square that the campus sits on.”

Seeing the college and surrounding area helps students make a decision.

“There are a lot of things you learn by going to the college,” Burget said, “like if it’s a good fit for you, the right size for you and in the right location.

“You wouldn’t buy a car without test driving it, and you shouldn’t choose a college without checking

it out as thoroughly as you can.”

Fall campus visits make selection process easier

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• Do internet research about colleges• Find which colleges have the majors you are considering• Find what you want in a college: setting, size, affiliation.• Visit colleges you are interested in• Narrow down college choices

• Continue to find out what inter-ests you have• Decide which classes to take in your remaining two years in high school

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Girls soccer

Football

Players to watch for: Seniors Zach Crawford, Michael Alexander and Austin MillerTeam captains: Senior Garrett McQueen Crawford, Miller and Alexander Predicted league champ: FindlayTeam strength: “Our team strength is definitely our offensive line because we have a lot of senior leadership,” McQueen said.Team goal: “Defend the GBC (Greater Buckeye Conference) league title,” head coach Mark Ritzler said.Need to Improve: “We need to play with more intensity, consistently and play hard for the

Girls cross country

Players to watch for: Senior Molly Parsons and sophomores Erin Gwinn, Sarah PlottTeam captains: Parsons and junior Natalie BarattaPredicted league champ: NapoleonNeed to improve: “Everyone needs to work hard in practice, even when we don’t feel like running,” Gwinn said.Team goal: “State is always the goal, but we

Girls tennis keeps eye on prizeHeading into next week’s Greater Buckeye

Conference (GBC) tournament in Lima, the girls tennis team, undefeated in the league, is the favorite to reclaim the crown.

After losing the GBC title to Napoleon for the last two years, the girls hope to end the Wildcat’s reign.

“Our biggest challenges will be Napoleon as well as Fremont because they are consistent,” captain Kelsi Wurm said.

Last time the team faced Napoleon they won 4-1 and squeaked by Fremont, 3-2.

First singles player freshman Meghan Gray

Girls golf

Players to watch for: Sophomores Grace Pruden, Ali Mallett and freshman Taylor Tweed Team captains: Seniors Hannah Gray and Anna KurjanTeam strength: “Our players have been around a while, so experience is one of our strengths,” head coach Scott Grant said. Team goal: “To be playing our best golf when the OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) tournaments begin,” Grant said.Needs to improve: “Consistency, we need to work on the ability to finish the last three holes strong,” Grant said. Next match: Tomorrow at the Fostoria Country Club Invitational at 9 a.m.Student question: “What is the difference between a wood (club) and an iron (club)?” senior Brittany Schmidt asked.Answer: “Woods are for long shots off the tee. Irons are for shorter, higher shots,” Gray said.Worst Rule: “Taking an unplayable lie. If you get your ball struck in a tree you have to take a stroke penalty,” junior Stephanie St. Jean said.

Gearing up

Players to watch for: Team captains and freshman Regan CampbellTeam captains: Seniors Ashley Miller, Paige Madden, Niki Burton and Shannon MillsPredicted league champ: FindlayTeam strength: “Our team is very strong this year. We’re all are very close friends and this helps to improve our game,” Burton said.Team goal: “We want to get farther than anyone has in the past, and with our hard work and the help of our fans that might be possible,” Mills said.Need to improve: “Our team needs to get healthy, work on not having as many injuries and on our team chemistry,” head coach Mark Laux said.Next Match: Monday Sept. 28 at Graham Sta-dium at 6:30 p.m.Student question: “Is slide tackling illegal?” sophomore Matt Price asked.Answer: “No, certain ways you do it is okay. You can’t tackle the person, it has to be at the ball,” sophomore Melissa Enright said.

FOCUSED Senior Kelsi Wurm concentrates on her backhand return during a home match against Bowling Green (BG).Wurm won 6-0, 6-1 at second singles, helping the team nip BG, 3-2.

remains positive about the team’s chance to win the tournament.

“We are going to try to win it all,” Gray said. “I try to keep my focus during my matches and support my teammates during their matches.”

Elbin relies on his singles players to lead the team.

“Our single players are our strength,” Elbin said. “Gray and Wurm could both play in the number one spot, and that is a great thing for our team because most opponents don’t have two number one players.”

After the October 3 GBC tournament, the team travels to Ada October 8 for sectionals.

“My times have been improving, I get a personal best almost every meet. I don’t think any of us could name a specific thing we love about running but for some reason we still do it.”

junior Natalie Baratta

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entire game,” sophomore Dylan Blunk said.Next match: Tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Columbus St. Francis DeSallesStudent question: “How hard is it to learn and remember all the plays to be used during a game?” junior Kaitie Collingwood asked. Answer: “It really just depends on the play, some are harder than others. Usually the running plays are the easier ones to remember,” Blunk said.Worst rule of your sport: “No celebrations is the worst rule. You should be able to celebrate with your team when you do good or win and you can’t do that,” Alexander said.

Players to watch for: Senior Michael Lause and freshman Matt WaalandTeam captains: Senior Austin Menker, Lause and junior Eric KettingerTeam strength: “Work ethic, leadership and just the enthusiasm,” head coach Mark Glea-son said. “They want to get better and they push themselves and other team members to reach their goal.”Team goal: “We have a lot of new people and we were not expected to do much, so taking the GBC (Greater Buckeye Conference) cham-

pionship would be great,” Menker said.Need to improve: “We need to do more long-distance runs because we focus on speed workouts,” sophomore Nick Blackburn said.Next match: Tomorrow in MaumeeStudent question: “How intense is the train-ing regimen?” sophomore Phil Miller asked.Answer: “We do some solid miles and we put in hard work,” senior Cody Stanton said.Least favorite part of practice: “Running out on the streets because I don’t know how far I’m going or when it will end and its hot,”Waaland said.

want to make it there together,” Parsons said.Next match: Tomorrow in MaumeeStudent question: “How do they know where to run?” senior Chelsea Smith asked.Answer: “Most trails are marked off well, and there is the gator (a golf cart that leads the runners),” Parsons said.Why do you run: “I feel like I have my own sort of power,” Plott said. “You always feel accomplished after you run.”

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“What is a set?” sophomore Eleana Pavlidis asked.

“A set is six games and you have to win two out of three sets to win a match,” sophomore Haruka Nakura said.

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With the opening kick-off minutes away, captain Garrett McQueen passes through the locker room door and gives the Findlay football sign a traditional tap.

As the adrenaline kicks in, beads of sweat slowly drip from his brow. He has mentally prepared himself and his

teammates for the next 48 minutes of football.McQueen is not the only one that needs to get

into the ‘zone’ before playing.Many players have various techniques they use

to get ready for a game, such as listening to music or focusing on their own responsibilities.

“All the senior captains go around giving high fives or secret handshakes,” McQueen said. “We finish with

a cheer and head out to the field.”To get psyched for a game, quarterback Matt Spragg

listens to music.Instead of jamming to rap or rock music like most play-

ers Spragg mixes things up.“I listen to country music like Big Star by Kenny Chesney

before the game,” Spragg said. “It calms me down and makes me less nervous.”

Focusing on making plays and listening to his ipod mentally prepares junior Alex Henry.

“I listen to the same songs before every game,” Henry said. “I get focused by getting into my own ‘zone’ from music and think-ing about my responsibilities.”

Football captain Zach Crawford helps his teammates men-tally prepare to play.

“We try to help each other out with offensive and defen-sive plans,” Crawford said. “Before the St. Francis game,

we watched Friday Night Lights together as a team in the locker room.”

Football players aren’t the only athletes that need

to get psyched up before a game.

The boys’ soc-cer team relies on each other to get

pumped up. “The entire team gets in a huddle on the field to say a

prayer together and encourage each other,” junior Trey Bracy said. “We also watch professional soccer highlights in the locker room together before the game.”

Bracy arrives at the field early on game days to work on his technique.

“I will practice for a little while before the game to make sure I’m ready to play,” the junior said. “I practice shots that I might have an opportunity to take.”

In the volleyball locker room, the girls do a long-es-tablished cheer and play loud music to get psyched in the locker room.

“We do a chant called ‘Ola’,” senior captain Kristen Davidson said. “It has been done at Findlay for a long time and in the locker room we blare songs like I’m a Star by Jeremih over and over.”

Senior captain Hannah Gephart focuses on what she thinks the opponents will do during the game.

“The loud music we play really pumps everyone up,” Gephart said. “Then I try to mentally picture the game in my head. I try to visualize specific plays and reactions from the other team.”

Not only are teammates and music important when it comes to pumping each other up, coaches play a major role in getting their team ready on game day.

“I try to get the team focused on the task at hand and remind them of what we had worked on throughout the week,” head football coach Mark Ritzler said.

Getting pumped up for a game is key for athletes as they step out of the locker room and truly get their game face on.

“It is important to get fired up be-cause when you get on the field you have to have it in your head that no one can stop you,” McQueen said. “You have to go out and take it to them.”

Players to watch for: Seniors Kristen Davidson, Hannah Gephart, Krystan Krucki Meghan Opperman and Kelsi RomatowskiTeam captains: Gephart and DavidsonPredicted league champ: FindlayTeam strength: “The team gets along very well. This really helps us connect while playing,” junior Morgan Winans said.Team goal: “Win a state championship and the (GBC) Greater Buckeye Conference,” head coach Ryan Shifley said.

Athlete Playlists

Let’s Go by Trick Daddy Sky is the Limit by Lil WayneWelcome Home by Coheed and Cambria

Junior Alex Henry

Junior Trey BraceyVarsity volleyball team Senior Garrett McQueen

Juicy by Notorious B.I.G. anything by Lil Wayne or Dr. Dre

Athletes listen to these songs while preparing for a game

Ice Cream Paint Job by DorroughI’m A Star by JeremihShe Wolf by Shakira

Throw It Up by Lil JonBlack Betty by Ram JamEnter Sandmanby Metallica

Winning state is volleyball’s goal

Players to watch for: Senior Stephen Perkins, juniors Kyle Boyd, Grant Birchmier and sophomore Mark SleasmanTeam captains: Senior Cy Otto, Perkins and junior Trey BracyPredicted league champ: FindlayTeam strength: “The team strength is our overall depth of talent we have on the team,” coach Bill Geaman said.Team goal: “Win the GBC (Greater Buckeye Conference) and then hopefully make it to

Boys soccer hopes depth, talent gets them to regionals

Junior Matt Spragg

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regionals,” senior Brandon Werling said.Need to improve: “We need to work on better passing so that we can score more goals,” Sleasman said.Next home match: Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at Graham StadiumStudent question: “Why do the goalies wear different shirts from everyone else?” sophomore Abbi Seasly asked. Answer: “It’s because goalies are allowed to use their hands and that way they are easily identified,” Werling said.

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Players to watch for: Senior CJ Rogers, juniors Sam Malloy and Michael PopovecTeam captains: Rogers and senior Curtis EckertPredicted league champ: FindlayTeam strength: “We definitely have a lot of depth and hopefully our experience of playing in large tournaments and having that pressure placed on us will help continue our goal of reaching the state tournament,” head coach Scott Grant said.Team goal: “To win the state title in October,” Malloy said. Need to improve: “We need to improve on consistency and minimizing our errors on the course,” Rogers said.League tournament: Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Fremont Country Club at 10 a.m.Student question: “What is a bogey?” fresh-man Tyler Bridenstine asked. Answer: “Each specific hole has a par, or an average, for a score you should make on it. A bogey is worse and means you got one more than the par,” Rogers said.Hardest thing about golf: “Patience because it is hard to be consistent,” Malloy said.

Need to improve: “We definitely need to improve on our defensive intensity,” Davidson said. “Our team last year quickly learned that defense does win us matches .”Next home match: Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. against HuronStudent question: “What gets your adrenaline going while playing on the court?” junior Amber LaRiche asked.Answer: “When we get an awesome kill or play, we all get so excited so we get pumped up together,” Davidson said.

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