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Pg. 2- Jump OffPg. 3- Driver’s License DangersPg. 4.- Mock TrialPg. 5- Google GlassesPg. 6- Meteorite Pg. 7- Special OlympicsPg. 8- ConcussionsPg. 9- Featured Senior: Nicole BrechtPg. 11- Featured Senior: Austin ReesePg. 13- Featured Athlete: Corey GouldPg. 14- Featured Athlete: Mikayla MoseyPg. 15- LITA: Hannah GreerPg. 16- Noah Forridor: State ChampPg. 17: Teacher of the Year!Pg. 19- Summer OpportunitiesPg. 20- Prom DressesPg. 21- Dealing With EmbarrassmentPg. 22- Boredom

The Monarch Vibe, the official newsmagazine of Marys-ville High School, has been established as a forum for student expression and as a voice in the uninhibited, free and open discussion of issues.The news magazine also serves to provide information, entertainment, and commentary from Marysville on the matters of school, local, state, national, and international issues of interest; however, emphasis will be placed on local and school issues.Readers may respond to The Monarch Vibe content and other issues through Letters to the Editor. Letters may be dropped off in room 228 or emailed to [email protected]. An attempt will be made to print all letters we receive. Letters must be signed, and any letters which are judged to be libelous, obscene, and materially disruptive to school or an invasion of privacy will not be printed. The editors reserve the right to edit all letters. Submitters are responsible for editing their own submissions for grammatical and spelling errors.Editorials and opinion columns represent the view of individual Monarch Vibe staff members. The views in opinion columns do not necessarily reflect the opin-ion of The Monarch Vibe staff, the high school faculty or the administration.The staff pays for all printing costs through advertising sales, subscriptions, and other fundraising.The staff will publish only legally protected speech, following the legal definition for libel, obscenity, and invasion of privacy.

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JuMp offWhere has the time gone? Springbreak is here and then there are only a few short weeks, sprinkled with several events including prom and AP tests, before seniors will be gradu-ating from MHS and summer will be upon us. As cliche as it sounds, the time you spend here at MHS really does seem to fly by, and as this years begins to draw to a close, I can’t help but be thankful for being a part of such a wonderful community. Sure school work can become overwhelming and no one likes waking up early, but we have so much to be grateful for. From the nice facilities that we have to learn in and many resources available to us, to a high quality education that sufficiently prepares us for college, even allows us to earn college credit before attending, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities, MHS is anything but lacking. Perhaps the best part of MHS is the people-- our peers, the administration, the support staff, and most of all our teachers. This month the Vibe con-ducted our annual Teacher of the Year contest in appreciation for all that they do for us. While we can only have one winner, the reality is that all of MHS’s teachers are deserving of the title, as they all contribute to student’s educations and lives in their own unique ways.

It’s also important to note that many of the opportunities we enjoy. and sometimes take foregranted can no longer be offered without proper funding. Seniors, be sure to register to vote before the levy is on the ballot this May, so you have the opportunity to support our schools, if you so desire.

As always, feel free to e-mail any comments, tips, or suggestions to [email protected]!

Lyndsie Anderson Editor-in-Chief

Congratulations to Monarch Idol’s top 7: Rebecca Philipot, Nora Miller, Hunter McCal-lister, Andrew Benjamin, Chelsea Majteko, Isaiah Paige, Kaylor Ramey. Come to the auditorium April 30 at 7 to watch these talented singers belt it out in hopes of becom-ing the next..

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Getting Your Driver’s License: Is Freedom Worth Danger?

For teenagers, getting your driver’s license can be a life- chang-ing and liberating event. In a new opportunity for indepen-dence, teens who drive do not have to rely so heavily on par-ents, older friends and siblings to take us places. However, it’s not all fun and games for some teens. Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention states that in the United States, teenagers are the most at-risk population for car accidents. It may seem like a no-brainer for most, but there are many risks for teens to consider before owning a car or getting behind the wheel.For Katrina Slee, senior, owning a car hasn’t been exactly easy. “My windows were busted, and [my] backpack and calculator were stolen,” explains Slee. Besides the incident, Slee is respon-sible for paying for her gas and insurance. “It costs sixty dol-lars every two weeks [to pay for gas] and one hundred and five dollars for full insurance coverage.” This kind of payment for a teenager is pretty intense, especially for low-income employees like teens who work part-time jobs. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “in 2010, seven teens ages 16 to 19 died every day from motor vehicle injuries. Per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash.” Because teenagers are the the youngest drivers on the road, we are also the most inexperienced and likely to be involved in an accident. Justin Smith, senior, recalls his car ac-cident. “I was going down Route 736, and I lost control and did a 180 before smashing into a guard rail.” Smith is dealing with the repercussions to this day. “My insurance went up and my license was suspended for 90 days.”This isn’t to say, however, that break-ins and accidents scare away youth from getting their license. Alex Wampler, freshman, is more than excited to get his license. “I want my license so I can stop asking my parents and friends for rides.”After considering the responsibilities of owning and driving a car, teens should talk with older siblings and parents. Operating a vehicle can be scary, but getting a driver’s license is a strong step in the right direction toward independence and freedom.

Troy DamanLayout Editor


This year Marysville mock trial teams competed in the district, regional, and state competitions and received a total of 21 awards. Mock trial is an extracurricular activity at MHS. Each year, students are provided a case in which the defendant has filed a motion to suppress (which is a written request to a judge that certain evidence be excluded). Students are split into teams and each team is divided between prosecution and defense. There are two defense and prosecution attorneys, along with two defense and prosecution witnesses. Each trial lasts approximately two hours. Each part of the trial has time limits. Teams conduct trials against other high schools. In order to win a competition, a team must win both trials as defense and prosecution. The four stages of competition include districts, regionals, states, then nationals. A panel of three judges evaluate and score both teams. They score students based on their presentation, knowledge of the case, and proper court procedures.

This year’s case was about a high school sophomore (Dakota Allen) who was suspected of setting a fire at his school that resulted in the death of a janitor. The police engaged in a lengthy interrogation during which, the defendant (Dakota) made statements claiming the responsibility for the fire. Dakota was charged with one count of murder and arson. Dakota later recanted the confessions and alleged that the statements were im-properly coerced by the police in violation of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. The defendant filed a motion to suppress. This year’s arguments centered around custody and coercion of the police, which are based on real cases.

Mock trial is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about law, and enhance public speaking and debating skills. Mr. Smith, mock trial advisor explains how mock trial benefits students: “Most importantly it helps oratory skills, and promotes teamwork because students must cre-ate common goals and compromises within a group atmosphere.”

Team Lanzinger of MHS advanced to the

regional competition this year after winning

their trials at the district competition. Member

of Team Lanzinger, freshman Sarah Bishop

explained her favorite part about mock trial.

“I liked working with other groups when we

scrimmaged and learning how to conduct

ourselves in the courtroom.” Team Lanzinger

focused on perfecting its arguments while dem-

onstrating their different points of view.

Team Kennedy of MHS advanced to the state

competition for the second year in a row. Mem-

ber of Team Kennedy, senior, MJ Richardson

stated: “We just had fun with it. Everyone knew

that a lot of work had to be done but we also

liked to hang out with each other. Our bal-

ance between work and fun gave us the thrill

of competition which was Team Kennedy’s key

to success.” In the last two years Team Kennedy

received 20 awards including “Outstanding At-

torney” and “Outstanding Witness.”

If this sounds interesting to you, stay on the lookout for 2013-2014 mock trial sign up dates. But for now, “court is adjourned.”

Kacie EckenrodeReporter

All Rise, Court Is Now In Session


Google GlassA new era in technological innovation may be among us.

phone in terms of hardware. Google Glass

If you haven’t heard already, Google is overtaking the next step in technological innova-tion with Google Glass. PCMag.com describes it as basically a smart

provides a smartphone-like experience into your field of vision. Some of the features include sending messages via voice, navigation, camera, and bone-induction to provide sound, which means sound is conduct-ed through your skull to your inner ear. Google Glass will de-but by the end of 2013. So far, Google has allowed consumers to test prototypes for around $1,500.The design is light and flexible, and they fit just like glasses. Colors come in charcoal, tan-

gerine, shale, cotton and sky. But what about consumers who already wear glasses? Tech Radar reports that Google is designing prescription ver-sions of their new product, and they might come out by the end of 2013. Google Glass will enable us-ers to connect to Wi-Fi and use Bluetooth, and will not use its own data, but will be designed to connect to your smartphone and use its 3G.

For a better idea of “How it Feels,” check out the video on Google’s Glass webpage at http://www.google.com/glass/start/how-it-feels/.

Jennifer EllisBusiness Manager

“The design is light and flexible, and they fit just like glasses.”


On February 14, 2013 an asteroid the size of a football field flew by Earth making it the closest known one recorded to pass by. Coincidentally, at the same time a meteor made impact in the Ural mountains of Russia injuring thousands. Where do these giant rocks come from? These asteroids orbit around the sun in something called the Orion’s Belt. “When two asteroids hit they are like two balls and they are going to bounce off each other.” Says Mrs. Moffet, a science teacher at MHS. If the rock ever en-ters Earth’s atmosphere it becomes a meteorite and once making impact it is known as a meteor. It doesn’t take one that big to cause mass destruction to Earth. One twenty miles across would destroy all life on Earth in a matter of days. So do organizations such as NASA have a plan for this doomsday scenario? Certainly as seen we have the tech-nology to detect them when they are on course to hit

Rocks Falling from the Sky

Earth. But according to Mrs. Mof-fet we have not invented technolo-gy strong enough to destroy an on-coming asteroid. Some think that we have missiles strong enough to blow it up but she says “if anything we would just turn it into two as-teroids coming towards us.”After asking students around MHS if they were scared that something like this would ever happen, Kyle Hites, senior, says, “No because it’s such a slim chance.” Even though the odds of this happening are slim it has happened before. Others, though, such as senior John Sayer, are worried of this happening “if one big enough did hit it could wipe us all out and that`s scary to think about.” We already know of one more on its way, Apophis, a rock as big as the Pentagon is projected to pass Earth in 2029. Experts say, though, that it does not pose a threat.

Reporter

Ryan Gifford


Special Olympics: Creating Opportunities for EveryoneThe Special Olympics is an organization that allows everyone who cannot participate in a sport to do so. Many kids in our own school are involved in this wonderful program. The mis-sion of Marysville Schools Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and competi-tion opportunities for children with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics contributes to the physical, social and psychological development of the athletes. Through successful experiences in sports, the athletes gain confidence and build a positive self-image which carries over into the classroom, home, job and community. This organization is run almost entirely by volun-teers. One of the volunteers is MHS’ own senior, Austin Shope. Shope coaches athletes and helps out all around. He mainly helps with basketball, bowling, and track. Shope feels the that the Spe-cial Olympics are very important to everyone involved. “If you go to games you see how much they [the athletes] appreciate it. Sometimes other kids take sports for granted when not everyone can do it.”

What many people do not realize is the Spe-cial Olympics are just like any other sports activity in the competitiveness. The athletes try their hardest in every sport and truly want to win. Shope comments, “Kids [athletes] ap-preciate it so much. They learn so much about life and they don’t take things for granted.”Athletes must be at least 8 years of age and identified by an agency or professional as having a developmental disability that pre-vents him/or her from participating in regular sporting activities. Any child can get involved if he or she wants to. If you are interested in helping out, or know an athlete that may want to join, you can contact Robin Wright, who is the coordinator. She is reachable by email or by telephone. Her email address is [email protected] and her phone number is 937.243.9744.

Mollie WaltersReporter

Athletes pose for their picture at one of their games.Jacob Vanscoy moves swifty across the court.

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Recently the percentage of concussions have gone up dramati-cally and it is affecting teams across the nation. Because of con-cussions, high school players cannot re enter the game until they can present a signed medical release, in addition to a parent’s letter approving the entry of their child. In December of last year a law was passed explaining the rules and regulations of a stu-dent athlete being injured. After an athlete has suffered from a concussion the consequenc-es are often times worse than the injury. Mid Cognitive Impair-ments and Post Concussion Syndrome are common among younger athletes. Mid Cognitive Impairment happens usually a month to two months after your head injury. The side effects being your normal senses like sight and hearing are lagging and not up to their normal efficiency. Post Concussion Syndrome is the more severe of the two. PCS consists of anxiety, depression, mood swings, fatigue, decreased concentration, memory prob-lems, and sensitivity to noise.

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In recent studies The Sports Institute of Ohio has been able to identify the top three sports found to be most responsible for concussions. Surveys showed soccer was the number one contact sport responsible for concussions and head injuries. Adam Spaulding, senior, has had six total concussions from soccer and is now no longer allowed to participate in contact sports. Spaulding missed 30 days of school, and was inactive in academics for about 75 days, due to his concussions. Spaulding made up school work, and made up some classes in summer school.Hockey was next on the list of contact sports responsible for concussions. Because of the various objects used in hockey, and the force of the players on the ice, it is very easy to get a head injury even with the helmets. Statistics fro Toronto Sports Network shares about 58 percent of hockey players have had one or more concussions by the end of the season.Lastly, football was found to be the third most responsible sport. Even with all the head gear and protection pads athletes still get severely injured throughout the season. Jordan Simmons, senior, had a concussion from football his sophomore year. Recommended by his doctor, Simmons is en-couraged to not participate in contact sports to make sure no post concussion syndromes happen. Over 75 percent of all athletes have had a concussion due to these three sports alone. While this article is not to discourage you to not take part in these sports but to always take caution to head the doctors’ and coaches’ cautions to prevent long-term brain damage.

Hayley DanielsSenior Reporter


Featured Senior: Nicole Brecht

What do you do in your free time?I love painting and cozying up with my laptop.Do you have any plans for Spring Break?Relaxing at home! In other words… no vacation.Where are you going to college, and what do you plan on majoring in?I’m going to Aveda Institute which is a cosmetology school. I’m excited to make people feel good about themselves.Are you involved in any extra circulars?I’m a competition dancer at In Step Dance Center.What’s your favorite class?I love any art class.What has been your favorite year of school, and why?Senior year! Because everything becomes so much more special.Any embarrassing moments from high school?I tripped up the stairs twice freshman year…Do you have any regrets?Not being very involved in anything when I was younger.Are you proud of yourself?Yeah! Graduation is almost here and I can say I made it!How have you changed?I’ve become more confident and learned how to go with the flow.Do you have any recommendations for underclassmen?Always think things through. And make the best of high school because it goes by so quick.

Troy DamanLayout Editor

This month’s Featured Senior is Nicole Brecht. With strong sense of style and a knack for painting, she reflects on her time here at MHS. I got a chance to catch up with Nicole and her plans for the future.


Austin Reese: Featured SeniorAustin Reese is truly a one of a kind senior. Not only does he have a 3.8 GPA to go with his 3 AP classes, Reese plays soccer, rugby, and maintains a job at Wayne’s Garage. Lucky enough, I had some time to interview him.

What will you miss most about high school? All the people I see because it’ll be different in Cincinnati.

What college are you attending? University of Cincinnati.

What are you majoring in? I’m majoring in mechanical engineering.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Work-ing as an engineer for a car company, with a house and hopefully starting a family.

Who’s been your most inspirational person to you while in high school? My soccer coach, Jeremy because he’s just very inspirational and he’s also my worship leader at church.

What do you do in your free time aside from soccer, rugby, and work? Hanging out with my friends Kody and Allison.

Any advice to underclassmen? Study because if you don’t in the grade you’re in, you will eventually have to. So develop study skills!

Taelor BornReporter


Recently signing to MVNU’s baseball team, Corey Gould makes his debut as featured athlete this month. With an unbeatable work ethic and a strong academic background, Gould will definitely shine bright in his upcoming collegiate sport. Gould sat down with The Vibe to let us into the life of a senior athletic leader.

What is your favorite sport to play?Baseball- I’ve always loved baseball. My dad coached for 19 years so I grew up watching his teams play, along with getting started at three years old. How do you prepare on game day?For away games I listen to music to get relaxed. But I always try to get a good BP session in and stretch well and warm up my arm.How do you balance your time with school and sports?I try to work ahead as much as possible with my school work, especially on game nights. Productivity in study hall is very important during baseball season.What is one challenge you have had to overcome?I’m not a showcase player; I don’t have the best arm and I’m not the fastest. But I play hard and do the little things well, which makes me play well with what I do have.What have you learned from your teammates?The importance of team chemistry played a big role in how well we play and deal with adversity. I’ve also learned about leadership with being a four-year letterman. I’ve had to take on leadership positions and my team really make it easy because they’re a great group of guys.What has been your proudest moment?My proudest moment was the day I signed with Mount Vernon Nazarene University to play baseball this fall.What do you hope to achieve in the future?I hope to start on the MVNU’s baseball team as a freshman. I also plan to major in pre-med and attend med school later. What is the best advice you have for other players?Baseball is a game of failure... The best hitters in the major league get a hit every three out of 10 at-bats. How you deal with failure is how good of a player you make of yourself. If you are serious about anything, work as hard as you can towards that goal because it will definitely pay off.

Madison MasonReporter

Corey Gould

Featured Athlete


Mikayla Mosey

Featured Athlete

Participating in soccer, track and horseback riding, it’s no surprise that Mosey is March’s Featured Athlete. With a full schedule and deciding on where to attend college, The Vibe grabbed the opportunity to dive into her busy life.

How does your track season differ from riding season?Track season requires a lot more conditioning. Also, it’s jam packed into 2-3 months. Riding season lasts most of the year with show season for horses ending in the summer. In track I can hang out with my teammates and in riding is mostly solo.What prompted you to join the track team?I have always loved to run, so I joined track in middle school. I loved it! It helped me stay in shape for soccer season in the fall.Do you have a pre-meet ritual?I always make sure I warm-up really well 30 minutes before my race. Also, I have to eat five M&M’s before a race. It helps!How do you manage your time with track and school work?During track I am always up pretty late finishing my homework. Sometimes I can get a some done on the bus or before the meet starts.Where do you run most? Do you have a favorite trail?Most of my practice running is done at the track. But I like to run at the new reservoir and the trail in Mill Creek.Did you face any challenges during previous track seasons?I pulled my quad muscle at the beginning of sophomore year track season. I went through physical therapy and had to do separate workouts from the team. It kept me out of meets for two weeks.What was your proudest moment?I would definitely have to say it was when the girls track team won the Piqua meet my freshman year.Do you have any words of wisdom for others?Do your best during workouts and listen to the coaches (they know what they’re doing!). Most of all HAVE FUN! Set goals and break records! Go Monarchs!

Madison MasonReporter


Leader in the ArtsHannah Greer

This month’s Leader in the Arts has definitely made an impact in the MHS music program this year. Hannah Greer has gone down in history as

the first member to perform a woodwind solo in a marching band show at our school. Headstrong and

animated, her dedication shows through her tremendous talent, not only as a flutist, but also as a music buff. I got a chance to sit down with her to

find out who the real Hannah Greer is.

How long have you played flute?“This will be my seventh year.”

Why did you choose to play flute?“It was the lightest instrument.”

What do you plan to do with music?“I’m going to college to be a music teacher. My goal is to become a high school band director. I’d like to be able to give les-sons after high school, maybe perform in community orchestras or ensembles. I’ve always wanted to try improv.”

How have you helped other students with their music?“I’m the flute section leader. My goal at the beginning of the year was to make the flute section the best section in the marching band. At a very accelerated pace, I taught the section how to play the music, how it was supposed to sound, while doing so, trying to emphasize musicality. We were the first section to pass all music checks.”

What have you done outside of band?“I’ve participated in three high school hon-ors bands, two flute workshops and I’ve gone to Solo and Ensemble three times. I’ve organized two flute choirs in the past two years; both received ‘Excellent’ rat-ings.”

What do you hope students will get out of your direction?“My hope is that the girls I’ve worked with this year and in the past will take their dedication and talent to the next level. My primary focus in music is to inspire others to create music that will last a lifetime.”

How much time do you put into a week practicing?“On average, about 7 hours.”

What are other interests of yours?“I love writing, reading and history.”

What other clubs are you in?“I am in In the Halls, I played recreational soccer for a year - unsuccessfully - I did peer tutoring, I was a Freshman Focus leader for two years, and I am going to be in the pit orchestra for the Seussical. (Premiering April 26)”

What college do you want to go to?“Otterbein.”

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?“Hopefully I will be a band director at a big high school, maybe even sitting in Mr. Thissen’s chair. Yeah, he better watch out; retirement’s not that far away from him.”

What advice do you have for current and future young musicians?“Stay in music. We might not realize it now, but we have it really good in high school. There’s so many opportunities to get involved and excel.; opportunities that might disappear once we have college classes or jobs and families.”

Jennifer EllisBusiness Manager


Road to a State ChampionshipHard work means absolutely nothing without an outcome. Noah Forrider, se-nior, has been working on his wrestling skills since he was 8 years old and fell in love with the sport ever since. After an already successful high school career of his freshmen year placing 8th place in the state, sophomore getting 6th place and his junior year getting 4th, Forrider closes his high school wrestling career with a state title.

After his 4th place to 1st place jump from last year to this year, Forrider said “ I knew it was my last year, so I had to make it a good one and I didn’t want to leave practice thinking I could’ve pushed myself harder”. Coming into the season, Forrider was recruited by many schools including Kent State, Ohio State, Virginia Tech and Ohio University. Ultimately, Forrider decided on Ohio University because of its great campus and how great he got along with the coaching staff. Along with his state title victory, Forrider claims another great mem-orable win was “my win against Edgar Bright. He was ranked #3 in the country and it was a big upset.” Forrider says after he won the state championship “it felt like I had no more pressure and everything I worked so hard for in the past paid off.” Noah Forrider is the epitome of hard work and determination and is proof that if you work hard then greatness can occur.

Jake ByerlyReporter


Teacher of the Year

Mr. CorbettWhy did you become a teacher? I love to entertain students while instilling them with knowledgeWhat’s the most important aspect about teaching?To get students excited about learning. It is not all about reading a text book. I’m really good at getting someone that doesn’t want to work to work. What’s the most memorable thing to happen in your class?There’s so many. The first day I ever taught, one kid punched another kid in the face and broke his nose. It was my first day and I didn’t know what to do.What’s the next phase in your career? I am moving to New York to sell scooters out of my car.

1st 2ndMrs. HindererWhy did you become a teacher?I think it’s a really important job. I love working with teenagers. I always knew [I wanted to teach] high school, I stu-dent taught middle school and it wasn’t for me.What’s the most important aspect about teaching?How to be a part of a community. To help them grow up and go through this time with grace, and to come out knowing what they’re good at and what they’re capable of.What’s the most memorable thing to happen in your class?First year. My car got broken into, they stole all my essays. I essentially went dumpster diving in Columbus. I had to tell each class their essays were gone.

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Mr. WirthWhy did you become a teacher?I wanted to still be around science but I wanted to interact with people. What is the most important thing to teach other than the material?Hard work pays off, ABN- always be nice. What is the craziest/funniest thing you’ve had happen in your class?I had a couple of girls catch their hair on fire. A long time ago I had a piece of equipment explode in my hand and cut it.

Mrs. BoylanWhy did you become a teacher?Because in the tenth grade I was tutoring someone in biology and a teacher at the table next to me said after, “Hey, have you ever thought about becoming a teacher?” and that was the first time I thought about it. What is the most important thing to teach other than the material? The connection that you have to your stu-dents, to know if they’re having a good or bad day and to make the classroom fun and interesting. What is the craziest/funniest thing you’ve had happen in your class?Probably a couple years back, I had a student that was doing a demonstration speech on how to make smoothies. This particular stu-dent didn’t put the blender together right and fruit smoothie went everywhere!

Mr. Alfera“He has taught me how to become a better singer”“Mr. Alfera has taught me that it’s okay to be different, it’s okay to stand out and embrace yourself because everyone had something good about them.” -Brittany Zoppa

Mrs. McConughey“She has taught us about what life as a grown up is like and how many obstacles we have to overcome to be successful.” -Adam Spaulding “She taught us no matter what to keep pushing forward.”

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SummerNo school, laying out by the pool, and fun outdoors—when summer comes many teens have one goal in mind—to have fun! While there’s no doubt fun should be a part of your summer, many teens don’t realize the opportunities to combine it with other enriching experiences, such as in the edu-cational or missionary fields, or even something else entirely. Last summer Danielle Kuzma, senior, spent two weeks studying psychology at the Ivy League institution, Brown University. “We were given a lot of freedom. Class only took up a few hours each day, and then we were free to explore the city of Providence and other nearby places. It was a lot of fun!”However these opportunities provide a lot more than mere “fun” to the individuals who participate. “I never had really been away from home for such a long time,” Kuzma says. “It was only two weeks but it still helped get me ready to move away and showed me what it would be like.” Also, an unexpected perk: the diversity of culture that accompanies such an experience. “I met so many new people! My roomate, Vanessa, was from Hong Kong and just on my floor alone there were girls from London, Puerto Rico, and all of the U.S.” Some summer programs can get a little pricey, but fortunately, there are scholarships available specifically to fund high school students in their sum-mer pursuits. Kuzma received such a scholarship through the Joyce-Ivy foundation, which she highly recommends. “I found out about it [Joyce-Ivy] simply through e-mails. The application process was basically a Common Application with a few extra parts to it.” Upon receiving the scholarship and admittance to the program at Brown, Kuzma’s summer excursion was entirely paid for.Kuzma emerged from the experience with much more than an increased knowledge of psychology, describing it as a “whirlwind of new experiences.”“It made me realize how much ‘more’ there is outside of Marysville. I became excited to grow up and move forward in my life, when before I had been a little hesitant,” she says.If you are interested in doing more with your summer, don’t hesitate to start researching, even if you think you don’t have a chance of getting into your program of choice. “[When I applied] I was in the ‘if it happens, that’d be amazing, but if not, oh well’ mindset,” says Kuzma, and she raises an excellent point. It never hurts to try! Remember to use your resources and the relationships you have to your advantage. Make a phone call to someone in your area of interest, you never know what opportunities they may be able to open up to you. Whether you’re into music, writing, sports, mission work, engineering, computer programming, history, or something else entirely, there is a program for you! See the sidebar for some helpful resources for finding your perfect match, as well as some opportunities closer to home. Sure summer is your time to take a break from school and relax, but when boredom starts to sink in, why not take advantage of an opportunity to have some fun while improving yourself as a person?

Lyndsie AndersonEditor-in-Chief

What Should YOU do This Summer?

* Many local colleges and universities including Ohio University and Miami offer camps, workshops, and sum-mer classes for high school students during the summer. *Mission Work. Several of Marysville’s churches do vari-ous service projects throughout the summer, and getting involved will be rewarding not only for someone else but also for you.*Volunteer! Colleges like to see students who take an active interest in aiding those in their community. Places such as the Marysville Public Library, the Hope Center, and Memorial Hospital are always looking for volun-teers.*For athletes, summer can be an excellent time to get up off the couch and work on your skills and improve your game. There are many camps, lessons, and leagues available to play in (varies by sport), and participating is not only healthy, but also appeals to college admissions officers looking for your interests.

Finding Opportunities

*www.discoveryinternships.com-- This company gives you the chance to take part in an internship in your specified area of interest in one of several big cities including New York City and Los Angeles. It’s one downfall: It can be pricey.

*www.teenink.com/summer-- This website lists tons of opportunities for teens over the summer, covering a wide multitude of interests. It’s a good starting point if you don’t have anything specific already in mind.

*www.joyceivyfoundation.org- The Joyce Ivy Foundation is an organization which provides academic scholarships, for girls only, to attend summer academic programs at some of the nation’s most prestigious universities.


Don’t Stress about your DressIt’s that time of the year again where girls are stressing about prom dresses. They wonder where they will buy their dress, how to buy it, when to buy it and what budget to have when looking for it. When searching for a dress, a solid bud-get is a good place to start. Sophia Brake, senior, states, “I’m saving my money. I don’t want a frilly dress. I want a basic one.” Brake is making a smart decision, and Rachel Spyker, junior, agreed by saying, “Don’t go too expensive because you’re only going to wear it once.” Ac-cording to USA Today average prom dress budgets are at $231.The next aspect to think about is where you’re going to buy your dress. Kennedy Casperson, senior, claimed that other students told her to go to, “David’s Bridal or Macy’s.” David’s Bridal is a popular shop when it comes to prom dresses because, “They have party dresses,” says Brake. Some other suggestions were the little shop in uptown Marysville called “One Stop Bridal” where they have plenty of inex-pensive prom dresses, and Macy’s.

Spyker even got her dress from Good-will! One other place to within a budget is Deb’s in Columbus, in the polaris mall where they sell prom dresses, along with many other items for a very decent price.Prom can be a stressful time for everyone, but looking to peers for advice can take a huge weight off your shoulders. Casper-son suggested that you, “Don’t buy too early because you can gain or lose weight easily, and don’t go too poofy. My dress last year was like a cupcake one, and it was so hot.” Brake also said, “Make sure you can walk in [your dress], and that you can walk in heels. Don’t go for something too revealing, try to keep it classy.” Spyker gave her advice on what to do if you like a dress but it just isn’t right, by stating, “If you find something cute, you can always go get it altered.”Prom is an important time in a high schooler’s life, and saving money while shopping for it makes it all the better.

Kennedy LenhartReporter

How to Flatter your Figure:*Pear-shaped: prom dresses with fitted tops or full a-line skirts would be the way to go.

* Slender: You can try to create the illusion of curves choosing a dress with ruching, or picking a dress that bells out.

*Busty- If you want to attention away from your chest, look for a dress that attracts attention to the hem. Or you can play up what you can by picking a pretty neckline.

*Petite- If you want to make your legs seem longer, choose a dress that shows a little leg, or even a longer dress can do the trick.

*Hourglass- Almost any style prom dress will look good with an hourglass shape.

*Apple- For an apple- shaped body figure, you can draw attention from your waist by looking for a dress with a higher waistline.


Embarrassment, It Happens to Everyone

A downward gaze, smile controls, blushing and face touching are all signs of embarrassment. Embarrassment is a self-conscious emotion that everyone experiences.Being self-conscious is a result of behavior that does not meet social standards that causes guilt, shame, and loss of pride. Everyone has that one embarrassing moment that they can never forget. Alli Jacobs, junior, says,” Falling on my butt in the middle of the hallway freshman year” was her most embarrassing moment. Jacobs adds, “there was a bunch of people around.” Everyone reacts to embarrassment in their own way. Ja-cobs claims “My face turned really red and I got all of my books and walked really quickly to Spanish class,” after she fell in the hallway. Rachel Spyker, junior, shares, “We were in gym, I got the urge to kick the volleyball, and it hit this girl in the face. It was bad!” When this embarrassing moment happened, Spyker “freaked out.” Spyker says, “ I apologized to her and went on with my day.”Michael Stadler, junior, states, “I was in math class in the middle of taking a test and my phone started to go off. The ringtone was the ‘Harlem Shake’ and I couldn’t get my ringer to shut off, so I let it play through the entire song.” After the ringtone shut off Stadler says,” I finished the test and kept my head down, acting like it wasn’t me.” Stadler cautions, “Make sure your phone is off before class.”

Some ways of dealing with embarrassment are better than others. Li Bostick, sophomore, advises students to keep their head up when they get embarrassed and to keep going. Sarah Huffman, junior, wants people to be aware that “Everybody gets embar-rassed and there’s no reason to single yourself out. We’re all on the same boat. Nobody really cares or will judge you.” Jacobs says, “Chances are nobody even noticed it, and people will forget about it the next day,” so you should not worry about getting embar-rassed. From a teacher’s perspective, Señorita LaFrance advises, “Weigh out how big of a deal it [the embarrassment] is, and if it is minor, just go with the flow and don’t stress with it. If it is a big deal, you can talk about it. I think it helps if you’re willing to laugh with people. If it is because of something you did, it helps to admit your error.” Embarrassment can be a positive thing. Stadler shares, “It makes people laugh.” Spyker claims, “Embarrassment can keep you in line, and can make you more cautious with life.” Bostick says,” You can learn to pick your head up and keep going,” when you deal with embarrassment. On the other hand, Huffman thinks that embarrassment isn’t always helpful. Huffman adds,” I think you should learn to not be embarrassed by situations because it is helpful in having you grow as a person to learn from your mistakes.”Holding on to embarrassment can bring down your self-esteem. Learn to let go of embarrassment and laugh it off. Laughing about your embarrassment can help you realize that everything is going to be alright .

Hannah WhitefordReporter

You think that your embarrassment is bad?Celebrites have all eyes on them.Check out these celebrites most embarrassing moments!

-Jessica Simpson forgot the words to her own song when performing on Good Morning America and she made the band start over.-Christina Aguilera fell off the stage during her concert in Germany. -Christina Aguilera sang the wrong lyrics to the National Anthem.-Lady Gaga wore a dress made of raw meat to the VMAs-Fergie urinated herself on stage while performing.-Justin Bieber threw up on stage during his concert-Jennifer Lawrence fell when she went to accept Best Actress Award at the Oscars-Ashlee SImpson was lip-singing and the wrong song was played, so she ran off stage-Tom Cruise was jumping on the couch while on Oprah


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askAbbyDear Abby,I’m having trouble managing time between sleep, work, studying, and my social life. How can I survive?

Dear Stranger,Sometimes you can’t do it all, and that’s okay. The best thing you can do is prioritize. What’s most important for you? School should ALWAYS comes first, while work should come last. A minimum-wage paycheck is not worth letting your grades slip. Remember: You’re a student before you’re anything else. Another reason you’re probably having trouble managing your time is because you’re unorganized. I had a similar problem for a few years. I would suggest you scoot on over to Wal-mart and get yourself a planner. The brain registers events much easier with visual representations. Color coding is a great exam-ple, so get some highlighters and assign colors for everything you’re involved with: work, school, clubs, etc. Don’t stress yourself out too much, leave some time for yourself. Especially if you might not have that luxury once you’re out of high school.

Sincerely,Abby

BoredoMSites to visit:Too quiet?http://youarelistening.to/

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Sad?http://thenicestplaceontheinter.net/


Caught in the Halls: April Fools

“The best prank is when people put saran wrap around the doorways”

Nate Rausch, freshman

“Someone in my family said that they were pregnant when they weren’t... it wasnt very nice.”

Emily Swain, junior

“Switching out the cereal in the ce-real boxes.”

Emily Hensley, freshman

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