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This past March all religion classes viewed the film United 93, leading up to the speaker presentation by Sharon Deitrick and the Skype sessions with Andrea and Craig Peterson, whose aunt and uncle were on the plane, and Deborah Borza, whose daughter was on the plane. United Flight 93 crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001, after three other planes crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. It is speculated that United Flight 93 was headed towards Washington D.C. The plane was taken over by four

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United Flight 93 rememberedRosalia StadlerSTAFF rEPorTEr

On April 3 and 4, STVM students had the opportunity to Skype with family members of the victims of Flight 93. The Skyping was aired over the morning announcements as the journalism staff asked ques-tions about Flight 93 and the memorial that is being built. The interview was done in order to educate students about the incident and honor the memories of those who were on the flight. The first day, students Skyped with Craig and Andrea Peterson, the niece and nephew of Donald and Jean Peterson, the only married couple on the plane. They had a Bible with them that miraculously survived the wreckage and destruction. The Bible was flipped open to several differ-ent passages that had many meanings, such as Corinthians and Psalms. “I think the wind was blowing, and everyone saw the verse they needed to see,” Andrea said. One such verse was Hebrews 12:1: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.” During the funeral service, a dark storm cloud formed over the ceremony, and the mourners were concerned that a storm would ruin the ceremony. However, the service continued and the cloud served as an awe-inspiring sight to all who attended. The second day, students Skyped with Deborah, whose daughter Diora was on the flight. Deborah was glad to participate in this project and to help educate students about Flight 93. She shared stories about Diora, who was described as generous and thoughtful. “She always thought of others before herself,” Deborah said.. She also participated in community service, working at St. Clare’s Elementary School providing after-school reading help to students. Diora also enjoyed going to Cedar Point, her favorite amusement park. She was captain of the basketball team in college and learned a hard lesson about her responsibility as a leader. One time she was shocked and betrayed by a friend’s drinking. Diora tried to do the right thing by discussing the incident with her coaches, something that Deborah described as an important moment in her life. Deborah was affected greatly by the Flight 93 incident and the loss of her daughter. She told the story of how she heard about Flight 93. When Deborah lived in San Diego and had heard about the attacks, the first thing she did was go to her church. She prayed to God, asking

Staff supports Skype project with their t-shirts. front row (l to r) Brianna McVicker, Erica Bratton, Meghan Dannemiller; Back row Jackson Ewing, RosaLia Stadler, Kelly Lauck, and Connor Wallace.

men with knives and an alleged bomb. The passengers were regarded as heroes because they valiantly fought off the hijackers when they realized what was occurring and prevented the plane from reaching its destina-tion. Some of the heroes on this flight were Todd Beamer, Alan Beaven, Deora Bodley, William Cashman, and Lauren Grandcolas. Although not all of the passengers participated in the actual takeover, many of them, such as Grandcolas, who was pregnant, prayed together for the success of their companions. When one of the passengers called the police, he told them that they planned to be home by dinner. however, this goal was not reached.

Students Skype with family members where her daughter was. Then, she heard a voice inside of her saying, “She’s with me.” The next moment, Deborah’s phone rang, and she was told the tragic news about her daughter. She has participated in the construction of the memorial, working with other families on the project. It serves as a beautiful resting place to her. “It brings me peace.” She also believed that it served as a testament to the power of indi-viduals who choose to make a difference. The memorial does a wonder-ful job of commemorating the lives of those who were on Flight 93. After seeing the movie United 93, Deborah was impressed by the movie’s accuracy at depicting the situation. She was impressed by the authenticity of the actors and even helped with the creation of the script by participating in interviews. Deborah stated that she doesn’t need to keep the memory of Diora alive because others keep the memory alive through community projects. Even a library was named in her honor by 2nd graders from her reading program, something she loved and was passionate about.

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School * Volume XLI * Issue 7 * April 2012

May the road rise to meet you,

May the wind be always at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your face.

May the rains fall soft upon your fields.

And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the

hollow of his hand.

The Irish Prayer

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AdvisorMrs. Maureen Harrigal

AssistantMrs. Barbara Wood

Editors-in-ChiefMeghan Dannemiller

Jackson EwingStaff ReportersErica Bratton

Ian EdgleyErin FarrellKelly Lauck

Brianna McVickerMandy Sollenberger

RosaLia StadlerConnor Wallace

PhotosMrs. Dolan

Mrs. Burdon Connor Wallace

Special acknowledgementMrs. Luanne Richardson

on April 22, the 42nd annual celebration of Earth Day will take place around the world. Earth Day 2012 is going to focus on protecting the voices of people who work to protect the environment. The campaign is designed to unite people around the world to call for governments to take steps to protect the environment. The cam-paign will focus on creating sustainable futures and directing them to-ward positive outcomes. The focus is dedicated not just to creating gov-ernment action but to call upon individuals and organizations to help the cause as well. The leaders of the movement are asking world leaders to end fossil fuel subsidies, embrace renewable energy technology, improve energy efficiency, and make energy univer-sally accessible. In order for this message to be heard, Earth Day leaders will be “Mobilizing the Earth.” The goal is to get people of all back-grounds to demand the growth of environmen-tal movements. organizers of the mobilization say that en-vironmental issues have not been as important to world leaders as has the global recession. En-vironmental activists are calling for increased action to protect the environment. The mobili-zation is meant to show leaders that people care

Jackson EwingCo-EDITor-In-ChIEF

The world celebrates Earth Dayabout the environment and encourage the use of a green economy. Activists will gather petitions, register vot-ers, and build the support necessary to enact change during the movement. “A Billion Acts of Green” is currently the world’s largest environ-mental service campaign. other groups are organizing movements of their own on Earth Day. In the islands of Turks and Caicos, the Department of Environmental and Coastal resources (DECr) is mobilizing by

sponsoring a week of educational activi-ties in honor of Earth Day. iGreen Africa is also working in Zimbabwe under the slogan “Do Good for Yourself, Do Good for Your Planet.” It will be organizing communi-ty cleanups and faith-

based awareness seminars. The student group Youth for the Environment (Y4TEP) in Malta is mobilizing with the help of the University of Malta Geographical Society. The group will be organizing a clean-up of the Il-Majjistral Park. The Calcutta Foundation in India will be organizing an event of over 600 children to cel-ebrate the spring festival “holi,” or the “Festival of Colors.” All around the world, countries and organi-zations are mobilizing for Earth Day 2012. For more information, visit “www.earthday.org”.

STVM’s annual 7th Grade Visitation Day included 672 students from 18 different Catholic schools and 12 different public/private schools. There were 320 STVM students who volun-teered, earning 1798 service hours.

7th Grade Visitation succeedsAmanda SollenbergerSTAFF rEPorTEr

KRiStEn BRatton demonstrates a science experiment for the 7th graders.

thE StUDEntS are acting out a scene from Macbeth at the English booth.

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Many STVM French and Spanish students attended the film Slam in Tower City. Spanish students watched short films in Spanish while French students watched short films in French. It was a great opportunity for students to learn about the culture of the language they are studying.

Shamrock AlleyAmanda SollenbergerSTAFF rEPorTEr

A new tradition has begun at STVM. The week before Easter, russian classes and mem-bers of the russian Club participated in making pysanky which is the name for a fresh egg that has been dyed and coated in wax to create a beautiful design. The tradition of making pysanky began thousands of years ago as a pagan custom. In

988 A.D., a prince of russia adopted Christian-ity as the new religion of the country. Around the same time Christianity began to adopt the custom of making pysanky. The purpose of making pysanky is to integrate symbols such as the cross or a triangle to symbolize the Trinity and the resurrection of Jesus. After the eggs have been decorated, the creator passes them out to family and friends as a symbol of good luck and good health. Today many Eastern Europeans and others around the world still use this tradition during the time of Lent and the Easter season. To create these beautiful eggs, these materi-als are needed: fresh eggs, permanent dye,

Students make pysanky eggs for Easter

candles, beeswax and a kistka which is a small wooden rod with a pointed end that is used to apply the wax to the egg. To begin, a person must heat the kistka and then scoop wax on to it and then put the tip of the kistka onto the egg, applying the wax in the wanted design. This wax will protect the color underneath when the egg is dyed the next desired color. Apply more wax and more dye until the full

design is finished. When this is completed, melt all of the wax off of the egg and see the beautiful colors and designs underneath. After this, make a small hole and blow the raw egg out of the shell and let it dry. Ms. Jennifer Philip, russian teacher, stated, “I was very proud of the time and hard work our students put into the making of their pysanky.All around the world families with Eastern European heritage take the time to make these eggs at Easter.” Students enjoyed the experience. According to sophomore Elle Leonardi, “It was a really fun experience to dye the eggs with wax and a great perk of taking russian class.” Junior hannah Green said, “ I really love making pysanky. It was such an interesting cultural experience, and it made me proud to be taking russian.”

freshmen Ethan Comeriato and Jack Wil-liams decorate their pysanky eggs.

Retreatants arrived at the Loyola of the Lakes Retreat House on Monday evening, April 16, and stayed until Thursday, April 19. The five senior members of the Kairos team welcomed the 40 retreatants. Those 40 students included seniors and also select juniors who will become the Kairos team leaders next school year. “Super Sweet Sixteen” was a good way for the seniors to spend time together before graduation.

STVM Leprechaun Theatre Guild will be presenting Singin’ in the Rain on Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6. The cost of tickets will be $10 per person.

Seniors initiate juniors as lead-ers on Kairos 16

Spring Musical comes in May

Five students took the 2011 PSAT/nMSQT and met requirements to enter the 2012-2013 national Merit Scholarship Program with a score of 200 or above. Approximately 1/3 of the 50,000 nation-wide will be semi-finalists.These include juniors Amanda Burke, hannah Green, Thomas Paolucci, Stefan Subich, and Vincenzo Volpe.

Five juniors recognized

French and Spanish students at-tend Film Slam in Cleveland

“Someone who is scared of swimming with goldfish.” -Freshman Kenny Pilcher

“The fear of cats. Meow.” -Sophomore Annie Graff

“A person who has a fear of xylophones.” -Junior Autumn Azar

“Fear of big words that start with X and are hard to pronounce.” -Senior Antonio Manfut

What is xeniatrophobia?

Real definition: a fear of going to strange or foreign doctors

Kelly LauckSTAFF rEPorTEr

and one girl from each district between the ages of 12 and 18 are selected to compete in “The hunger Games.” These games are a televised

event in which the 24 competitors, also known as “tributes,” fight to the death in an outdoor arena where everything is controlled by the

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Twelve students who were participants in the University of Akron research Experience or the STEM experience were sent to the north-eastern ohio Science and Engineering Fair at Cleveland State University. Placers in the fair include seniors John Friess, who placed 2nd and won two special awards; Sasha Kovalchick who placed 2nd; noah nicholas who placed 2nd and won a special award; juniors nicholas neill won 1st place, the Intel Grand Prize, and two special awards; Abrar Alniemi placed 2nd, plus three special awards; Isabella Sparhawk placed 2nd and won two special awards; and Vincenzo Volpe placed 3rd and won three special awards; sophomores Megan Gorbach placed 2nd and won one special award; Derek Whiddon placed 2nd and won three special awards; Jack hurley placed 2nd, plus one special award; Jack Giles placed 3rd and won two special awards; and Preston hollopeter placed 2nd and won three special awards. Eleven STVM students who entered their science inquiry projects in The Best Medicine Engineer Fair at the national Inventors’ hall of Fame were awarded prizes. Seniors Kovalchick received the Gold Award and the ABIA Intern-ships Award; Alexandra Pianalto received one prize and the ABIA Internships Award; Friess

received the Bronze Award; and juniors Volpe received the Silver Award; and Alniemi, Emily Baker, neill, and sophomores John Giles, John hurley, Katie Engels, and Julianne Stamer all received one award. The District 5 Science Fair was held at the University of Akron. out of the 23 students who were sent to the fair, 12 received a superior rating and are now eligible to move on to the State Fair: freshmen Jimmy Demboski and Karl rybka; sophomores Katherine Engels, hollopeter and hurley; juniors Alniemi, neill and Sparhawk; seniors Friess, Michael Muzilla, nicholas and Alex Pianalto. Special Awards were also received by the following students: Alniemi placed 3rd in Chemistry, Demboski received the ohio Water Environ-ment Association Award, Friess placed 2nd in Engineering and received the 1st Place Polymer Science Award and the Governor’s Award; hollopeter received the American Chemical Society Award and the Bridgestone Americas Tire operations Award; hurley placed 1st in Medicine and won the Governor’s Award; neill received the 3rd place Polymer Science Award; Pianalto won the Sigma Theta Tau- Delta omega Chapter nurses honorary; rybka placed 1st in Botany and received the Gover-nor’s Award; Sparhawk placed 3rd in Engineer-ing and received the Bridgestone Americas Tire operations Award; and Whiddon received the

2nd place Polymer Science Award and the ASM International Award. receiving Superior ratings and moving on to State from the Mount Union District Science Fair are senior Annie Davis; juniors Mick Iaco-fano, Volpe, Emily Baker, and Marissa Tomin; and sophomores Gorbach and Mario Volpe. These students move on to the State Fair in Columbus on May 5, 2012.

With many awards, students advance to State Science Fair

The international phenomenon, The hunger Games, premiered on the big screen in March. Ever since it was first published in 2008, the trilogy has gained immense popularity, and its fan base continues to grow. Suzanne Collins, author of The hunger Games, said that she found her inspiration for the series one day while watching television. As she was searching for a show to watch, Col-lins caught a glimpse of a competitive reality show on one channel, and the invasion of Iraq on another. “The two began to blur in a very unsettling way,” said Collins, and the idea for the series was born. She used this concept, along with the legend of the Greek gladiator, Theseus, to model the plot and the characters. The hunger Games takes place in a futuris-tic nation built on the ruins of what was once north America. Panem consists of a wealthy capital and twelve poorer districts that are under the absolute control of the Capitol. The story begins in District 12, a small district known for coal mining and extreme poverty. Every year, as a punishment for the rebellion and destruction in the 13th District, one boy

The hunger Games succeed at the box office Capitol. When one tribute remains, he or she is named the “victor.” The main character, Katniss Everdeen, is a 16 year old girl living in the poorest section of District 12 with her mother and younger sister, Primrose (Prim). Katniss hunts illegally in the woods outside of District 12 with her best friend, Gale hawthorne, in order to make a living and support her family. In the opening chapters, Katniss volunteers as a tribute for the hunger Games after Prim’s name is selected at the reaping. The boy tribute, Peeta Mellark, is Katniss’s age, and although she has encountered him in the past, they are nothing more than acquaintances. As the book continues, Katniss and Peeta embark on a journey of survival, bravery, and even romance, as they enter the arena and fight for their lives in the “hunger Games.” The movie is directed by Gary ross, and the screenplay was done by ross and Suzanne Collins. The stars of the movie are Jennifer Lawrence and Josh hutcherson, who star as Katniss and Peeta, as well as Liam hemsworth, who plays the role of Gale. The hunger Games is sure to be a thriller that will captivate audiences everywhere.

Meghan DannemillerCo-EDITor-In-ChIEF

Erica BrattonSTAFF rEPorTEr

front row (l to r) Karl Rybka, Megan Gorbach, alex Pianalto, abrar alniemi, Emily Baker, Jack hurley, isabella Sparhawk; second row (l to r) Marissa tomin, Vincenzo Volpe, Mario Volpe, John friess, Mick iacofano, Jimmy Demboski, Preston hollopeter, and annie Davis; not pictured Katie Engels, Mike Muzilla, nick neill, noah nicholas.

STVM rocket teams Alpha and Delta will compete in the national Finals of the world’s largest rocket contest after qualifying among the top 100 teams in April, beating out the scores of 678 other participating student teams from across the country. The team will travel to compete in the final fly-off of the Team America rocketry Challenge (TArC) on Saturday, May 12, outside of Washington, DC. Members of Team Alpha include Gianna hammer, Bella Sparhawk, Taylor Seikel, Leah Tomazic, Katie Engels, hannah norris, Jack Giles, Mario Volpe & ryan Donahue and Team Delta consists of Gerry Puhalla, Logan Wilkinson, Tom Paolucci, Stefan Subich, Theo Kanis, Jake Stacks, Alex Mor-ley, and ryan Schweter. This is the third year in a row that STVM has sent teams to the national finals and the 6th time in the 10 years the contest has been in existence. STVM has sent a total of 10 teams to the previous national competitions in 2011, 2010, 2008, 2005 and 2004. The contest challenges middle and high school students across the country to design and build a rocket that will climb to 800 feet and stay aloft for between 43 and 47 seconds using a parachute for a recovery device. Teams must also transport a payload of two raw eggs in their rocket and return them unbroken. Students compete for $60,000 in prizes and numerous scholarships, as well as a chance to compete nationally at the finals held at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.). The winning team also earns the chance to attend the International Air Show in Paris, France. About 6,000 students from across the country took part in the contest in this, its 10th year. Since TArC’s first contest in 2003, over 50,000 students

have participated in the challenge. The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) sponsors the contest with the national Association of rocketry, nASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, the American Association of Physics Teachers, and AIA member companies. TArC is aimed at attracting students to science, math, and technology education and, ultimately, careers in the aerospace industry. With nearly 60 percent of the aerospace workforce over the age of 50, AIA and other industry leaders hope to spark the interest of future aerospace engineers with programs like TArC. For more information about the Team America rocketry Challenge visit www.rocketcontest.org.

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PoPulAtion: 34.6 million.oFFiciAl lAnGuAGe: Canadian English (58.8%) and Canadian French (21.6%) and other (19.6%).cAPitAl: Ottawa. ProvinceS: Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland. MAJor citieS: Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec, Ottawa.currency: Canadians call their currency The Loonie. This has less to do with insanity than the picture of the common loon – a Canadian bird – on the back of the coin.locAtion: Canada is in the northern part of the continent that extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean. Its common border with the United States is the longest land border in the world. Canada is also known as America’s hat.Fun FActS: *Canada produces more oil than it needs for domestic consumption. Nearly all of the surplus is exported to the USA. The USA buys more oil from Canada than from any other country, including Saudi Arabia.*Basketball was invented by a Canadian.*The Blackberry was invented by a Canadian.*Contrary to belief, all Canadians do not live in igloos.*Canadians have many important inventions, including kerosene, the electron microscope, the electronic organ, insulin, the IMAX film system, the snowmobile, and the electric cooking range.*Famous Canadians include Pamela Anderson, Leonard Cohen, William Shatner, Avril Lavigne, Keanu Reeves, Celine Dion, Steve Nash, and Jim Carrey.*There are more donut shops per capita in Canada than any other country.*There are more people in California than all of Canada.* There is one less Canadian citizen since Connor Wallace became a United States’ citizen over Easter break.

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Country of the month: Canada

STVM Teams Alpha & Delta named among Top 100 Teams to compete in Team America Rocketry Challenge Mr. Robert EngelsGUEST rEPorTEr

Team Delta Team Alpha

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Athletic UpdateHeAd coAcH- Anthony Boarman, Social Studies teacherASSiStAnt coAcHeS- Dan Costill, Ben Willis, Tom Hannan, Paul Nasrallah, Drew Desrosiers, and Don CoughlinreturninG letter WinnerS- Seniors Tyler Cetnarowski, Justin Dages, Sal Faetanini, Ryan Gaffney, Adam Journic, Gavin Wilcox; junior Andy Farrell; sophomore Corey WhaleylASt SeASon’S record- 16-6 with an appearance in the District semi-finalscoAcH’S coMMentS- STVM returns a strong group of varsity starters, along with a talented group of young first year varsity players. The key to our success will lie within the consistency of the pitching staff as well as replacing some of our key position players that we lost to graduation. The Irish play a tough schedule, but are optimistic.St. edWArd W 4-3 WP Farrell; senior Justin Dages 2 singles, RBI; senior Adam Journic 2 doubles.HobAn l 3-4; Dages triple, single; freshman Kevin Oyakawa 2 singlesSt. iGnAtiuS- l 2-10; Dages doubleSHAKer HeiGHtS- l 9-10WAlSH- l 1-4; sophomore Zac George 2 singlesFireStone- W 7-1, WP-junior Clayton Uecker; Jones 2 singles, 2 doubles, RBIMASSillon- W 12-3, WP-Journic; senior Gavin Wilcox home run, 2 doubles, 4 RBI; senior Sal Faetanini 3 singles, 2 RBI; George 2 singles, 2 RBI; Dages home run, single, 2 RBIcArdinAl Mooney- W 12-9, WP-Farrell; Dages single, triple, RBI; freshman Ian Dillard single, double; Faetanini 2 singles; George 2 singles, triple, RBI; Wilcox double, triple, 3 RBIKent rooSevelt- W 9-0, WP-Journic (one-hitter); Dillard 3 singles, 2 RBI; George 2 doubles, 2 RBI; Avon- tie 7-7 after 8 innings due to darkness; Wilcox 2 singles, double; George single, 3 RBI; Journic single, 2 RBI GilMore AcAdeMy- W 13-2, WP-Farrell; Dages 2 singles, RBI; Faetanini 2 singles, double, RBIWoodridGe- l 6-7 uniontoWn lAKe- W 13-9, WP-Uecker; Save-Farrell; Wilcox 2 singles, double, home run, 8 RBI; senior Tyler Cetnarowski single, double, RBIGilMore AcAdeMy- W 7-6, WP-Mark Wysocki; Save- sophomore Corey Whaley; Dages 2 singles, 2 RBI; Wilcox single, home run, 2 RBI; Dillard double

HeAd coAcH: Kortney HarmonASSiStAnt coAcHeS: Coach Batten and Coach HegedusreturninG letter WinnerS: senior Erin Farrell; juniors Katie Gilbride and Christen Hoffman; sophomore Nicole PaoluccilASt SeASon’S record- 14-12 with an appearance in the District semifinalscoAcH’S exPerience- A graduate of Strasburg-Franklin High School, Harmon merited some All-State awards as a softball player. She went on to pitch for Cleveland State University. She previously coached at Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School and Conotton Valley High School. She currently works for ProSource Solutions in Akron, Ohio. coAcH’S coMMentS- Coach Harmon says, “With losing a lot of starters from last year, it gives opportunity and pressure on others to step up and fill the holes. I am very impressed with what I have seen thus far and I can’t wait until we can put it all together on the field. It should be a fun and exciting year.”bArberton W 7-2, WP-Hoffman; Nicole Paolucci double, single; Gianna Hammer 4 singlesHobAn- W 3-2; WP-Hoffman; Gilbride double, 3 RBIHobAn- l 3-5; Farrell doubleFireStone- W 6-0, WP-Hoffman; Hoffman single, triple; Gianna Hammer 2 singlescArdinAl Mooney- l 6-11cArdinAl Mooney- l 3-5; Hoffman home run, 3 RBIcAnton centrAl cAtHolic- l 0-5; Farrell doublerivervieW- W 1-0, WP-Hoffman; Gilbride double, game winning RBItWinSburG- l 0-7; Hoffman 3 singlesurSuline- W 5-4, WP- Hoffman; Gilbride double, 2 singles, 2 RBI; Farrell 2 singles, 2 RBI; Amanda Burke double, RBIMAlvern- l 8-9; Hoffman triple; Farrell double; Gilbride 3 singlesrevere- l 4-6; Hoffman 3 singles revere-l 0-6

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boyS’ tenniSHead coach: Donovan AveryAssistant: Kelly Sippvarsity:senior Trevor Chopko; juniors Jason Vandevere, Ben Moore, and Dylan LabbeFirestone: W 4-1 Archbishop Hoban: PostponedWestern reserve Academy: L 0-5

Garfield: W 5-0Aurora: W 4-1barberton: W 5-0

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Athletic UpdateHEAD CoACH: Dan LancianeseCoACHES ExpERiEnCE: 18th season at STVM although has been coaching for 32 years.ASSiStAnt CoACHES: Chris Milocia, Bob Shell, Jium Yarnell, Frank and Julie Laury, Tom Kilbourne, Jarin Bryant, rick Englehart, David hickey, Marquis WhatleyREtuRning StAtE QuALiFiERS: BoYS – seniors Sean Poholski, Pat o’Brien, Sae’von Fitzgerald, Tyler Bischof, and sophomore Parris CampellGIrLS – seniors Tessa Weigand, Megan Tomei; juniors Marissa rossetti, Kyla Crater, Chelsea Laury

HoBAn DuAL MEEtBoYS 4x800: 1st Seniors Michael hurley, Sean Poholski, junior Mick Iacofano, and freshman nick CampbellShot put: 1st Drew LauryLong jump: 1st sophomore Travonte JuniusHigh jump: 1st Junius100M: 1st sophomore Parris Campbell200M: 1st senior Matt Matuska3200 M: 1st M.hurley1600 M: 1st Poholski800 M: 1st Poholski4x200: 1st seniors Tyler Bischof, Sae’Von Fitzgerald, Matuska, and P. Campbell4x100: 1st Fitgerald, juniors Jordan hargrove, Fransohn Bickley, and P. Campbell, 4x400: 1st Fitzgerald, nate Bischof, P. Campbell, and BickleygiRLS: Won 12 of 16 events800 M: 1st senior Tessa Weigand1600M: WeigandShotput: 1st senior Megan Tomei (school record)Discus: 1st Tomei100M hurdles: 1st sophomore Marie hammer300M hurdles: 1st hammerHigh jump: 1st hammer (school record)3200 M 1st junior Amanda Sollenberger100M: 1st sophomore Katie Goedecke200M: 1st freshman Imani Davis4x800 M: 1st senior Annie Davis, junior Marissa rossetti, sophomore Julia Mendiola and freshman Cynthia haas4x800: 1st4x100: 1st senior rachel hutson, junior Kyla Crater, Godecke, and I. Davis

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tRACK MEHoCK RELAYSBoYS: 4th out of 30 teams 4x800: 1st senior Patrick o’Brien, Poholski, Iacofano, and hurley 100M: 6th Matuska1600 M: 5th Iacofano800 M: 1st Poholski; 2nd o’Brien4x200: 4th Bischof, Matuska, Bickley and P. Campbell4x100: 1st Matuska, hargrove, Bickley, and P. Campbell, Distance Medley: 1st o’Brien, Poholski, P. Campbell, Fitzgerald

giRLS: 2nd out of 30 teams800 M: 1st Weigand (school record)1600M: 6th rossettiShotput: 1st senior Megan Tomei (school record)Discus: 2nd Tomei300M hurdles: 4th hammer100M: 5th Goedecke200M: 5th I. Davis4x800M: 1st Weigand, rossetti, Mendiola, haas4x100: 5th l hutson, Goedecke, and I. Davis, hammer4x 200: 4th hutson, Goedeck, Laury, I. Davis4x400: 3rd haas, Mendiola, Weigand, and I. Davis 400M: 2nd Laury; 3rd Mendiola

BiLL BARRY inVitAtionALBoYS:4x800: 1st hurley, Poholski, Iacofano, and o’BrienShot put: 1st Drew Laury100M: 1st Matuska 200M: 1st Bickley 2nd Fitzgerald3200 M: 1st Iacofano800 M: 1st Poholski ; 2nd o’Brien4x200: 1st Bischof, Fitzgerald, Matuska, and P. Campbell4x400: 2nd o’Brien , nate Bischof, Poholski, and Booker

giRLS: 800 M: 2nd Weigand1600M: 1st rossetti; 3rd haasShotput: 1st senior Megan Tomei Discus: 1st Tomei100M hurdles: 1st hammer3200 M 3rd Sollenberger200M: 1st I. Davis; 3rd Laury4x800 M: 1st Weigand, rossetti, Mendiola and haas4x200M: 1st I. Davis, hammer, Goedecke, and Laury400M: 1st I. Davis; 3rd Mendiola4x400M: 1st I. Davis, Mendiola, Laury, Weigand

Fun Facts Leprechaun Gold

8 April 2012

WHAt iS YouR BESt MEMoRY oF SpRing BREAK?* Seeing a shark through the binoculars at the end of the boardwalk, on the beach! -junior Teanna McDaniel* Going to Lake Erie to play lacrosse and go sailing with my family. -sophomore Katie Engels* riding dinosaurs in Alaska!! -sophomore Salvatore Ferrise* Going to California to visit my grandparents and going to the beach and boardwalk. -junior Aly PagniBESt pLACE to ViSit on SpRing BREAK?* nEW YorK CITY! -Junior Macee Miller* Anywhere other than ohio! -Junior Kara Molinelli* Marco Island, Florida -Junior Ben Moore* Ireland would be amazing, but either Florida or some other tropical place would be fun. -Junior Marissa McAnallen* Siesta Key, Florida -Junior Aly PagniDo You LiKE JELLY BEAnS?-I only like the red and green jelly beans; all the others taste like dirt. -Junior Teanna McDaniel-Yes, But I like reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Eggs better. -junior Kara Moli-nelli* I love red and pink Starburst Jelly Beans. -junior Aly Pagni* no, but I like chocolate. -sophomore Jeff DehnkehoW DiD You SpEnD EAStER, AnY tRADitionS?* I usually go to my Grandma’s house. We eat and have all the little kids find the hidden Easter eggs. Even though it’s for little kids, I get to partici-pate! -junior Marissa McAnallen

* When we get up, we look for our Easter baskets. After we find them, we open them. Later we eat dinner together -junior Macee Miller* We always spend Easter with family, either my mom’s side or my dad’s side. We usually go to church, open our Easter baskets, and then eat! -junior Aly Pagni* We go to my grandparents’ house in Michigan, to their church for Mass, and then out to brunch at our favorite restaurant. -sophomore Katie EngelsWHAt DiD You gEt in YouR EAStER BASKEt?* Jelly Beans and Starbursts. -sophomore Walter Gibson* Usually Easter candy like Peeps and reese’s eggs, and earrings that my dad gets for me. -sophomore Faith Daugherty* Fuzzy socks, candy, nail polish, and iTunes gift cards. -junior Macee Miller* CASh, MonEY! -sophomore Sam FilingDo You BELiEVE in tHE EAStER BunnY?* So are you saying he isn’t real? That’s not cool!! how would you feel if I said Santa wasn’t real? -senior Stewart Smith-Thomas* I’ll believe in him as long as he keeps bringing me candy! -junior Teanna McDaniel* YEAh! he’s my best friend! -sophomore Salvatore Ferrise* Totally! I know the Easter Bunny is real because he made an appearance in “nightmare Before Christmas” so he must be real! -sophomore Faith Daugherty* of course! Who else would hide the eggs? -junior Marissa McAnallen* I believe in the spirit of the Easter Bunny. -junior Aly Pagni* I am a realist. It is common to stop believing at the age of 6. Any age above that is just weird. -junior Ben Moore

Brianna McVickerSTAFF rEPorTEr

Students still enjoy Easter

Alabama: It is legal to drive the wrong way on a one-way street if you have a lantern attached to the front of your car Alaska: In Anchorage, it is illegal to tie your pet dog to the roof of your car. Arizona: It is illegal to walk through a hotel lobby in spurs. Arkansas: A man can legally beat his wife, but no more than once a month. california: It is illegal for more than 3,000 sheep to be herded down Hollywood Blvd. at one time. colorado: It is unlawful for any person to willfully mar, mutilate, de-face, disfigure, or injure beyond normal use any rocks in recreation areas of the state. connecticut: It is not illegal to walk across the street on your hands. delaware: R-rated movies cannot be shown at drive-in theaters. Florida: It is against the law to put livestock on a school bus. Georgia: It is illegal to tie a giraffe to a lamp post. Hawaii: You will be fined if you do not own a boat. idaho: It is illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than 50 pounds. illinois: In Kenilworth, a rooster must step back at least 300 feet from a residence if he wishes to crow. indiana: Citizens are not allowed to attend a cinema or theater nor ride in a public streetcar within at least four hours after eating garlic. iowa: One-armed piano players must play for free. Kansas: In Wichita, at the intersection of Douglas and Broadway, all motorists are required to stop at the intersection, exit their vehicles, and fire three shotgun rounds before continuing on their way. Kentucky: You are only considered to be “drunk” when you “cannot hold on to the ground.” louisiana: It is illegal to gargle in public places. Maine: It is illegal to step out of a plane while it is still in flight.

Maryland: It is illegal to throw a hay bale out of a second story window. Massachusetts: It is illegal for mourners at a wake to eat more than three sandwiches. Michigan: It is illegal to tie an alligator to a fire hydrant. Minnesota: It is illegal to cross the state line with a duck on your head. nebraska: It is illegal for a man to run the streets with a shaved chest. nevada: It is illegal to drive a camel on a highway. new york: If you jump off a building, the penalty is death. ohio: It is illegal to walk backwards on a city street while eating donuts. oklahoma: You can get thrown in jail for making an ugly face at a dog. oregon: It’s illegal to box with a kangaroo. Pennsylvania: Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside, and let the horses pass. If the horses appear skittish, the motorist must take his car apart piece by piece and hide it under the nearest bushes. rhode island: It is illegal to throw pickle juice on a trolley. texas: It is illegal to milk another person’s cow. It is legal to commit a homicide as long as you tell the person you are going to kill them. utah: It is illegal to fish while on horseback. vermont: Women may not wear false teeth unless they have written permission from their husbands. virginia: It is illegal to tickle women. Washington: In Seattle, if a woman is sitting on a man’s lap while riding a bus, train, or trolley, there must be a pillow between them. West virginia: It is illegal to put an ice cream cone in your pocket on Sundays. Wisconsin: It is illegal to wear a hat that obstructs people’s view in a public theater or place of amusement. Wyoming: You may not take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit.

Strange laws exist in many states Erica Bratton, Brianna McVicker Kelly Lauck STAFF rEPorTErS