The Viking Views Senior Issue • May 13, 2005 - North Canton City ...

escapeThe Viking Views Senior Issue • May 13, 2005

2iby amy kingIn the beginning of our high school career, that very firstmorning of our freshman year, most of us were concentratingon making it through the day—not dreaming about whichcollege we wanted to attend. However, now that the classof 2005 has reached the month of May of senior year,many of our sentiments have evolved.The Viking Views’ senior section has been appropriatelytitled “Escape” to reflect such emotions. Often times, theword “escape” carries a bad connotation, making it soundas though one who escapes wants to leave an undesirablesituation or place.While we are making our escape on June 5, our journeyhas not been undesirable. Instead, our escape simply marksthe end of our journey.In our four years together, we have managed to becomecultured and prepared for the future. Together, we havecreated ravishing pieces of visual and musical artwork; wehave set local, state and national records; we haveexperienced defeat as well as triumph; we have amendedrules; we have passed four years of English.Each page of this section is a reflection of how we havehelped one another along on this thrilling journey throughour adolescence. Together, we created, competed, decided,and we will soon break free. Then, it is up to each one ofus to escape.Upon receiving our diplomas, each one of us breaks awayfrom the group, transforming from our comfortable,collective “we” to a dependent, singular “I.” Instead ofcontinuing to make an impact as an accomplished seniorclass, we gain a chance to make an identity for our individualminds. Many of us will join former Vikings at Ohio State orOhio University. Others of us will join our country in defendingitself. Some will travel to experience firsthand the culturalmysteries of foreign countries. Some will pursue ambitiouscareers in sports or music in acclaimed schools across thecountry. Some will even beginescapeto earn their own living.No matter how we decide to define our future’s path, itremains inevitable–despite any desires we may have tohold on–each one of us will make ourClass Officers: President - Sarah Upperman, Vice President- Brian Grady, Secretary - Ashley McLaughlin, Treasurer- Amy King, Historian - Whitney Gould. Class colors:blue, green, silver. Class Motto: “Don’t take lifetoo seriously, or you’ll never get out alive!” Class Flower:orchid.

420Senior2004weby Lindsy Wise“We have alwaysenjoyed school andnot gotten toostressed about it.Most of my classeshad lots of laughter,yet we still got goodgrades.”Kristen Coygo through life year after yearputting in the hours of homeworkand studying, usually just to makeit to where we are right now–on theverge of graduation. What is greatabout the class of 2005 is that wehave managed to go through it allwith a smile. Slackers, goofballs,drama queens and Einsteins, ourclass has them all. But what we havealways managed to avoid having inour class are the downers.Sahar Nusseibeh put it this way:“I think the majority of us are a fun,happy-go-lucky group of people whosimply appreciate and enjoy life.”For those of you who do notremember last spring, we voted ona class motto. As it turns out, wereflected our laidback vibe into thesaying, “Don’t take life too seriouslyor you’ll never get out alive.” Somepeople love it, some people hate it,but for better or worse, it seems towork.“I think it fits our class perfectly,because you can’t have fun in highschool if all you do is devote all four20Junior

505Freshmanyears to books,” Sam Shortland said. “I think our class takes this quoteBut what really causes us to be too seriously and they don’t takeso laid back? How did our class avoid school seriously enough,” Bryanthe intellectual and rebellious crazes Zieber said.of the classes before us? Perhaps it In all fairness, it was taken fromis because sometimes it is just better the movie “Van Wilder.” Come on, itto sit back and enjoy the world is about a guy who refuses to givearound us, especially when there is up his partying ways to join the realstress everywhere we turn.world. What more would you expect“Our class has had a lot of rough from us with an idol like that? Buttimes, so we need to put everything do not forget how the movie ended.into perspective. If not, we would Van graduated – college, mind youkill ourselves,” Curtis Brickwood – and we are about to hit the highcommented.school finish line.Sure, we were devastated as “As far as a senior class, nothingColumbine, the death of a classmate is ever taken seriously. We are a veryand 9/11 turned our safe little world successful and determined class, butupside down, but therein lies our at the same time laid back,” Whitneyspirit. Our country managed to Queen points out.bounce back from tragedy, and so In the immortal words of one Lil’did we. As a whole, our class has Bones, Dustin Delong, “Just chilllearned to appreciate the times we baby. It’s life. Ysou got awhile.”have had with each other.There you have it, one phrase thatThen again, our motto may “just defines our class. Like it, love it, orshow our ever-spreading senioritis,” hate it, there is no need to stressas Ryan Okey mentions.understand.Some even about it. But if you do, we’llsuggest that our class may be too“chill” for our own good.200203Sophomore

6have visited college campuses all accollege entrance exams, written terand spent countless nights debatingwein the end...Bowling Green State UniversityBrittany Collins • Tory Coyle • ChrisDaigneault • Erin Halbach • Tyler Joseph• Adam KrauterCleveland State UniversityAshley DavidsonThe College of WoosterChris SeedsOhio State SchoolsColumbus State Community CollegeJames MiklandricCuyahoga Community CollegeNick HallKent State UniversityTim Adkins • Cici Archer • Chris Barrett• Mandy Baughman • Sara Bartko •Ryan Bell • Adam Carpenter • DanCasher • Tony Chacon • Nikki Coast •Amanda Crawford • Jessica Doehling •Joe Ehrlinspiel • Vikki Escola • MalikFakhar • Megan Fish • Tara Freday •Kristina Freitas • Katie Giegel • MattGribble • Ali Hershberger • Andy Howes• Darya Ives • Kimberly Johnson • EmilyKneen • Stacey Kulik • Nicole LaRocca• Katie Lawton • Hallie Long • Jon Luke• Sarah McCort • Tiffany Meade •Stephanie Moran • Dan Poncel • KaraPritt • Jason Regopoulos • Chris Richards• Jarrod Rizor • Tricia Rosso • CathySamara • Jenna Slingluff • AngelaStobbs • Lauren Vretas • Heather Wilson• David ZavesonKent State UniversityStark CampusBethany Bramer • Jacob Brown •Michael Browning • Brittany Buch •Allonna Burke • Rachael Cowan •Danielle DiGiulio-Mittas • Patty Film •Alisha Forester • Matt Gilchrist • HeatherGreier • Ryan Grisez • LindseyKnappenberger • Christine Mallady •Cory March • Aurora Markle • ElizabethMayfield • Noelle Myers • Joshua Palsa• Lyndsay Rybkoski • Gabe Schwallie •Chris Van Peeren • Megan Wallace •Cindy Woods • Eric Woodside • MinZhengMiami UniversityLaura Barry • Bethany Brisbin • JaimeDiEugenio • Linda Hang • Annie Kim •Whitney Queen • Matt VitaleOhio UniversityChristine Adams • Greg Allensworth •Mary Davies • Jesse Dellapina • BennDraher • Jordan Edmunds • NatalieGago • Chris Gaumer • Ashley Grogan• Chris Hoff • Craig Houston • Amy King• Shawn Krucek • Abbie Lyons • AshleyMcLaughlin • Ryan Michael • Aaron Miller• Jeremy Miller • Joe Mokodean • AndyMulcahey • Jessica Oravec • Mike Risaliti• Matt Shilling • Meredith Smith • JeffWallick • Adam YurickThe Ohio State UniversityAllison Arnold • Ryan Bartels • SeanBhagat • Mike Biddle • Tori Cruciani •Stephanie Elder • Matt Hillhouse • BetsyHines • Mark Humphrey • Angela-NicoleMcInturff • Carly Mihaila • Annie Montgomery• Gabe Richards • Kevin Roshak• Tim Sheldon • Christopher Tomin •Adele Vergis • Nate WhitemanThe Ohio State UniversityAgricultural Technical InstituteJacquelyn Eaver • Rocco Ghezzi • JenniferSitzmanStark State College of TechnologyChris Beadle • Mike Browning • ErikaCaldarelli • Heather Cannon • Dan Dexter• Nikki Dreher • Stephanie Frank •Ken George • Kyle LeBarre • Chris Lowe• Kerry McCarthy • Brittany Musisca •Erica Williams • Andrea Yerkey • MattZeppThe University of AkronLacee Altieri • Andrew Arnold • JaredBendetta • Nicholas Costello • FranciscoD’Auria • Dustin Delong • RobertDovicsak • David Felber • DanielFleischman • Grant Fritz • Mark Fusco •Trisha Gill • Keith Kindy • Emily Kuhn •Alex Little • Jake Miller • Brian Morreale• Ben Nichols • Stefan Ostergren • ScottSeibert • Brian Somers • AmandaSweitzer • Mandi Wertman • Matt ZeppUniversity of CincinnatiAlan Bardnell • Drew Bayer • LucasConley • Grace Heinlein • Gabrielle Ricks• Jordan WagnerUniversity of ToledoLindsey Gadda • Christopher Lohman •Tyler Riemenschneider • Kyra Schloenbach• Stacy Snyder • Ashley WilliamsWright State UniversityJosh Cope • Marissa MortonYoungstown State University(NEOUCOM)Amanda SommersCanton City Schools LPN ProgramKatlyn DittmarMarriageLauren ShafferMilitaryAlec Corbissero (Navy) • RichardNeading (Navy) • Brian Scheller (AirForce) • Chris Quinn (Air Force) • MikeBianchi (Marine Corps) • Brandon Grisez(Marine Corps) • Mark Moscarello Jr.(Marine Corps)Paul Mitchell Academy PartnerSchool – Twinsburg, OhioJillian RovnakRecording Workshop – Chillicothe,OhioTyler BakerReturning toBrazilVin PereiraCzech RepublicKarel BartakGermanyChristian ThiesOtherUndecidedBrandon Besozzi • Zach Carney • TimElsass • Dante Esmont • Jamie George• Ryan Kell • Katlin Kilburn • JessicaLake • Mike Linscott • Ryan Okey • JoePope • Kristen Quillen • Kyle Scheppan• Sam Shortland • Dane Spitzer • KurtStephen • Morris YatesWorkKyle Agnes • Hank Anderson • ChristinaBowling • Curtis Brickwood •Amanda Clem • Steven Conley • AlexGreen • Ryan Grisez • Charles Houck •Matthew Jenkins • Jackie Kirkpatrick •Dan Kopriver • Drex Mayle • SusanO’Brien • Jimmy Repace • Sandy Rice •David Selby • Richard Steiner • ErinTischler • Roger Ware

7ross the country, taken the properm papers so that we could graduateover our post graduation plans, but,Akron InstituteKatie WengerAshland UniversityMegan Deering • Ashley Dietz • GregHabib • Rachel Heilmeier • Nate Logan• Chris Moore • Ashley Muffet • JessicaRozniewski • Sarah WetherbeeBaldwin-Wallace CollegeJohannes Poechtrager • Danny Savage• Sarah Upperman • Brooke WinslowCapital UniversityDana Lustri • Liz RamseyCase Western Reserve UniversityJesse Brown • Brian Grady • HilaryMichelColumbus College of Art and DesignMichael OryszakDenison UniversityRobbie Christian • Grant Keeney •Rebecca Tidman • Jimmy VogelgesangFranscican Universityof SteubenvilleElizabeth Martin • Lauren VentosaHeidelberg CollegeLeigh BallHiram CollegeCharles KrausOhio Private SchoolsMalone CollegeAleesha Denmeade • Jason Foote •Christine SpreaindeMarietta CollegeNicci Kynkor • Megan SchefferMount Union CollegeKelli Miller • Nicole WachunasMount Vernon Nazarene UniversityAbigayle CraiggOhio Dominican UniversitySean KostelnikOhio Northern UniversityDesirae Heimann • Katie Nykiel • AdamWorkmanOhio Technical CollegeR.P. Pavkov • Jerry RobinaultOhio Wesleyan UniversityKyle AdamsOtterbein CollegeKari RingerPortage Lakes Career CenterTami PetrickThe University of NorthwesternOhioTeddy HummelUniversity of DaytonJohn Carroll UniversityKendre DiPietro • Cory Griffin • RyanJuliana ReifsnyderLeslieNo Response: A. Albright • M. Bennett • J.Branch • C. Brush • K. Cohen • M. Cook • J. Walsh UniversityDrakulich • M. Eremich • J. Evans • J. FlemingPaige Ailing • Chelsea Crofford • Dan• M. Frame • J. Frame • C. Fryer • T. Fye • R.Ghezzi • S. Hale • N. Horger • L. JorDon • B.Duderstadt • Casey Eck • Mark GarberKeith • M. Kjeseth • A. Lewis • J. Marosell • • Megan Garber • Jenamarie Ianni • JenM. McKeon • M. Mitchell • A. Murphy • H. Nail Kintz • Lauren Sturiale• M.Peluso • J. Probst • N. Reuss • L. Reynolds• L. Roberts • B. Sanford • G. Sharpe • G. Xavier UniversitySmith • S.Uitto • C. Watson • M.Heather ReissWelshenbaugh • T. Williams • D. Wurgler...our dreams helped usdecideALABAMAAlabama A & M UniversityEricka WareARIZONAThe University of ArizonaCallan RussCALIFORNIAThe California State University –Long BeachDavid DemerlingSoka UniversityAnkur PoseriaCOLORADO24/7 College of MinistryKathryn FoustDISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAmerican UniversitySahar NusseibehFLORIDAFlorida Community Collegeat JacksonvilleJulie RobertsFull SailTim Allen • Mike Clark • Jordan JeffordsValencia Community CollegeIan KuntzILLINOISDePaul UniversityMatt DuceyMoody Bible InstituteAimee Monter • Adam MarshallWestwood CollegeRyan KempNorthwestern UniversityTy MillerINDIANAGoshen CollegeAaren MyersIndiana UniversityRebecca Hendricks • Lindsy WisePurdue UniversityMatt YurjvichValparaiso UniversityErin Haberman • Stephanie MenkeIOWAUniversity of Northern IowaGary GilbertLOUISIANATulane UniversityMonica PrasnalMARYLANDJohns Hopkins UniversityAlex BourlasMASSACHUSETTSBerklee College of MusicMichelle ShusterEmerson CollegePete HallUniversity of CharlestonBritainey CooperWilliams CollegeDoug Gilchrist-ScottMICHIGANAdrian CollegeMike RadosevicOut of StateEastern Michigan UniversitySarah WigginsUniversity of MichiganChristine StrawnNEW JERSEYDrew UniversityMegan LiberNEW YORKBard CollegeRoberto MezaColgate UniversityAllahna EsberCanisius CollegeBret WackerlyNew York UniversityChris Rudy • Joseph RubinEastman School of MusicNatalie SpeharPace UniversityAshley VandegriftNORTH CAROLINADavidson CollegeSamantha SimpsonWake Forest UniversityKate MulliganPENNSYLVANIAThe Art Institute of PittsburghJon Coy •Michael Hendrix • KatieMaloney • Britney GreenBaptist Bible CollegeKendall HardmanGrove City CollegeRyan Gibson • Josh Metheney • JohnSchellarGeneva CollegeGreg TerhunePennsylvania Culinary InstituteRoss IrelandDuquesne UniversityAbby Barr • Madison Woods • MeganZahorecUniversity of PennsylvaniaChaz MaulUniversity of PittsburghBeth SimmermanWyotechRobert Blair • Bryan ZieberMarywood UniversityLinda PoultonSOUTH CAROLINACollege of CharlestonKatie RobinsonUniversity of South CarolinaKristen CoyThe CitadelJason DickersonTENNESSEEBelmont UniversityJeremy FetzerWEST VIRGINIAWest Virginia UniversityAmanda Gage • Whitney GouldMEXICOIbero-American UniversityEduardo Garduno

8weare team players. We compete, excel and striveto be our best. We are made of blood, sweat andtears. We give 110% everyday in practice. Weare champions, even when no one is watching.Aleesha DenmeadeBret WackerlyTy MillerAnkur Poseriaoustanding male athletesBret WackerlyBack-to-back player of the year on four all star teams. Fifteen schoolrecords broken. Led team to number one finish in State AP poll in2004. These are just a few of the accomplishments of the Class of2005 Best Male Athlete Bret Wackerly.Wackerly was a four-year varsity basketball player. Among hisaccomplishments are First Team All-Ohio in 2004 and 2005, back-tobackFederal League, District 4, Stark County and Northeast InlandDistrict Player of the Year, most points in a game (45), points in acareer, assists in a game, assists in a career and steals in a career. Healso led the Vikings to an undefeated home record for three straightyears under head coach Mr. Randy Montgomery. The Vikings finishedatop, or near the top, of the Federal League in his three years ofstarting point guard. However, they were never able to make it pastthe District Semifinals and Wackerly is still a little bitter about that.“Winning all those awards feels pretty good,” he said. “But I guessI still got kind of a burning feeling in my stomach that we never wentfar in the tournament.”Wackerly went on to talk about the awards, saying that he is amazedby how much he accomplished.“To look back and see all the things I’ve done and being consideredone of the best to come out of Hoover is pretty amazing,” he said.“It’s nice to see that hard work really does pay off.”Even though Wackerly has many accolades to his name, his favoritebasketball memories have to do with playing with his teammates.“[My favorite part] was going 61-6 through three years,” he said.“Only losing six games is a really big accomplishment. Also, beingalongside your good friends was great. In that last game againstHarding, we could slap the floor one more time and play with peopleyou’ve been playing with for five years.”Wackerly will be continuing his basketball career at Canisius Collegein Buffalo, New York.Honorable Mention: Grant Keeney, Shawn Krucek, Nathan Logan,Danny Savage, John Scheller, Jimmy VogelgesangBrian n SchellerScheller played basketball and baseballduring his high school career. He wasnamed to All-Federal League and AllDistrict Teams in both sports. He alsoearned an Academic All-Ohio award.Scheller will be continuing his basketballcareer at the Air Force Academy inColorado Springs, Colorado.Casey EckCasey was a key player on both the soccerand tennis teams. He was a forward onthe soccer team and played #2 singleson the tennis court, helping the Vikes earntwo straight Federal League titles. He willcontinue playing soccer and tennis atWalsh University.Doug Gilchrist-Scott, Brian n Grady,Chaz Maul, Ankur PoseriaThe all-senior members of the 200Freestyle Relay team finished second inthe State Meet this winter. Their time of1:26.10 put them only .02 secondsbehind the first-place finisher. All fourmembers will be swimming in college.Aaron MillerAaron is the only remaining three-sportathlete out of the entire senior class. Heparticipated in football, wrestling andtrack during his four years of high schooland earned nine varsity letters. Aaronalso enjoys building cars on his rare daysoff.by Danny Savage

My favorite sports memory...... The cross country banquet,when the seniors had to givespeeches and I made my two bestfriends cry.– Whitney Queen... Winning Hoover’s first girls golfFederal League Championship.– Katie Robinson... When Josh Palsa and I had anamazing game in hockey againstLake Catholic.– Shawn Krucek... Hitting my first home run.– Jessica Rozniewski... Doing our “What time is it?”cheer at our last home meet.– Jon LukeMy favoriteteammate...... Tracy Risaliti. She has been myrunning buddy and biggestcheerleader for two years.– Sarah McCort... All my basketball teammates.We have been through so muchtogether.– Stacey Kulik9... My little “lobster” HallieLaubscher.– Bethany Brisbin... My brother, Mike. I havealways played sports with him.– Chaz Maul...All the underclassmen fromsoccer and track.– Aleesha DenmeadeWhitney GouldStephanie ElderAshley MuffetNathan Loganoustanding female athletesAshley MuffetetRecords seem to fall at the sight of Ashley Muffet. Maybe it’s her tirelesswork ethic, or perhaps it’s the endless records she has tucked safelyunder her belt. Ashley claimed state champion status last year in theshot put after taking runner-up in 2002 and 2003. Throughout herfour years of high school, she has broken her own county record fourtimes. Most recently, Ashley won the prestigious Penn Relays with hercareer best and third best national all-time throw of 49 feet 5 ½ inches,breaking her own County record of 48 5-½ inches and claiming thetitle of number one female high school shot putter in the nation. Herthrow was good enough to also win the women’s college open divisionand place sixth in the women’s college elite division. The best is yet tocome, as she is currently weight training five days a week. But wait,there’s more! Muffet also attended a camp at the U.S. Olympic TrainingCenter. In addition to that, she holds the Stark County discus recordof 150 feet 2 inches and was the regional discus champion and staterunner up last year. Ashley will continue her record-breaking career atAshland University on a full track and field scholarship.by Jeff WallickHonorable Mention: Brittany Collins, Ashley Davidson, AleeshaDenmeade, Ashley Dietz, Stephanie Elder, Beth SimmermanMadison WoodsMadison knows just what it takes to getto the top of the Ohio girls track world: acombination of hard work and naturalability. Madison ended the 2004 seasonatop the podium in Columbus, afterblowing away some of Ohio’s bestsprinters in the 4x400 relay. Her 58.74in the 400-meter dash is a county best.Sahar NusseibehAnd now… starting center…six feet threeinches… Sahar Nusseibeh. She wasnamed First Team All-Federal League,All-County, Repository First Team,District IV Player of The Year, SecondTeam NE Ohio Inland District, All-OhioHonorable Mention and was aMcDonald’s All-American nominee.Sarah McCortSarah is certainly no stranger to successand is not afraid to push the competitionto the next level at any time. She holdsfive school records, is a four-time statequalifier,four-time First Team All FederalLeague, and four-time First Team AllCounty. She also holds the school recordin cross country with a time of 18:35 andis a two-time All Ohio selection.sometimes in life we just need toJenamarie IanniSimply put: Jenamarie put Hoover girlstennis on the map of Ohio girls tennis.Last year, she was a state tournamentquarterfinalist, All-Ohio Second Team,sectional singles champion, First TeamAll Federal League and was team captainand MVP. Jena will be playing tennis nextcompeteyear at Walsh University.

10weshine on all sorts of stages. We make music. Wepaint and draw. We capture, dance and sing. Weuse our imaginations. We are artists.Greg TerhuneChris Rudy, Chris RichardsHilary MichelDesirae HeimannJesse BrownoutstandingHorace Walpole once said, “This world is a comedy tothose who think…and a tragedy to those who feel.”Chris Richards said that he prefers to think. Since hewas four, Richards has been on stage and acting.Through singing in the Hi-Los fro the past three years,Richards has had the opportunity to developsomething he really loves. Whether it’s acting orsinging. Richards’ presence on stage is undeniable.He’s been in Hoover’s musicals for the past three yearsand was the North Canton Playhouse’s OutstandingThespian of the Year in 2003. He plans to study Englishand musical theatre and dreams of becoming an actorand writing scripts and plays.Kari RingerChris RichardsKari Ringer is an accomplished singer, actor anddancer. She’s been ‘wowing’ audiences for years.Some of her many roles have been ‘Liesl’ in “Soundof Music,” ‘Hodel’ in “Fiddler on the Roof,” ‘Maria’ in“West Side Story” and ‘Biana’ in “Taming of theShrew.” Ringer has been in Hi-Los for three years.She has taken piano lessons for nine years and hasbeen dancing for eight. She has sung for her churchchoir the last 11 years, the Ohio University HonorsChoir and University of Toledo Honors Choir.honorable mentionsAllison Arnold - instrumentalistAlex Bourlas - vocal and performanceRobbie Christian - instrumentalistChristine SpreaindeJordan Jeffords, Jeremy Fetzerperformance/vocal artistsHilary MichelHilary Michel is a performer of many talents. She hasbeen in the Marching and Symphonic Bands sincefreshman year. She’s danced for 12 years, competingacross the state and nation. No stranger to the stage,Michel has been ‘Cha Cha’ in “Grease,” ‘Anita’ in “WestSide Story” and ‘Hope’ in “Anything Goes.” She’s beenin Hi-Los for three years and was part of the OhioUniversity Honors Choir. Her fine arts palette alsoincludes piano playing and trumpet performances inthe community.Megan LiberMegan Liber lives for the stage. As a member of theHi-Notes her sophomore year and the Hi-Los for thelast two years, Liber has been singing her way throughhigh school. She’s been in the play each year of highschool and was the student director for the middleschool musical this year. She also directed in a oneactplay for “Scene.” Liber not only performs, but leadsmany groups. She was the president of both theFreshman Choir and the Women’s Chorale. Liber hastaken part in acting camps for the past two summersand is currently the president of the Drama Club. Liberplans on continuing her activity in the arts by studyingtheater and acting in college.Lindsey Gadda - instrumentalistChris Seeds - visual artsby Christine Strawn and Kyra Schloenbach

11“For me, band is more than just a class.” Lindsey Gadda“I really have enjoyed performing, especially at Hoover. I don’t know what I would do without it.” Chris Richards“Hoover, in my mind, has been the only place where I could take advantage of all it has to offer.” Mike Oryszak“Without music, I would have missed out on a lot of good memories with friends.” Alex BourlasAbbie Lyons, Kari RingerCast of “Anything Goes” Eric Woodside Chris Richardsvisual artistsKerry McCarthyAs an active student in Art V, Kerry McCarthy’s artisticabilities are plentiful. Her artwork has beenshowcased in the Little Art Gallery all four years ofhigh school, and she was a Grand Prize winner ofHoover’s LitMag as a freshman. McCarthy wonHonorable Mention in the Scholastic Art Show. Sheis an artist who has truly established herself atHoover High School.instrumentalistsNatalie SpeharNatalie Spehar has proven herself to be anoutstanding cellist. As the principal cellist in theCleveland Youth Orchestra and a teacher at Martin’sViolin Shop, Spehar has thrived. Some of her manyaccomplishments include being invited to performwith professional groups and receiving scholarshipsthrough the Akron Youth Symphony and ClevelandMusic School Settlement.Mike OryszakMike Oryszak has shown his talent in drafting classfor the last two years. In 2005, Oryszak won theScholastic Art Awards’ Gold Key for his complete floorplans of an original house. To win, he had to designthe floor plans and build a scaled model with alandscape.Another sort of tune...Joseph RubinJoseph Rubin stands out among Hoover’s many talentedstudents. His accomplishments span being the ExecutiveDirector and Producer of The Canton Comic OperaCompany to playing many instruments. Rubin foundedJesse BrownAfter playing viola for nine years, it is clear that JesseBrown is no stranger to music. His talents have ledhim to the Canton Youth Symphony where he has beenplaying for three years. He was also a member of theCanton Comic Opera Pit Orchestra for the 2005 season.Brown has been part of the Hoover Symphony orchestraall four years of high school and has received variousawards for solo and ensemble performances. His mostmemorable experience was the 2005 Spring Orchestraconcert when he conducted the group. He said it was agreat first step in his study of music.the Canton Comic Opera Company and the Annual Lillian and DorothyGish Film Festival. He was also awarded a Mayor’s Citation forcontributions to the arts in Canton and a State of Ohio Honor forOutstanding Achievements.createsometimes in life we just need to

weimpersonated Presidents. We stoodatop tables and did the Macarena.We played outside on our brightand shiny playground equipment.We were banned from playing RedRover...12Patti Film, Stephanie Frank, Nicole Reuss, Paige Ailing,Allonna BurkeJordan Edmunds, Benn Draher, Mike Oryszak, Chris LomanAshley Huchmacher, Lindsy Wise, Nicci Kynkor, MadisonWoods, Ashley Muffet...we lived, we learned and we shared.All this leadsgrewto now, when we finallyupallBetsy Hines, Mary Thompson, Jessica Oravec

clearmountchristine strawnIn fourth grade, we learned you didn’t have to be 35 to be president,and in fifth grade, we learned you can be a traffic conductor withouthaving an elementary school degree.We were presidents and their ladies. We knew all of the states andcapitols. “Environment” was a spelling word. So was “honey.” And “silly.”We spelled lots of words, but waited a few years before putting theminto sentences. There was a couch, a bathtub and a killer playground.The fifth grade choir took the stage with a stirring rendition of“Christmas on the Beach of Waikiki,” complete with hula dancers. Choirwasn’t just for the kids who could sing. We all sang our 10-year-old heartsout. One might even say that we sang like singing was all we had...And since one year we were banned from ever playing Red Roveragain, perhaps it was all we had. The Red Rover restriction didn’t stopus from whooping it up at recess, however. State tag, funnel ball andfour square were enough to keep us youngsters attentive for the entireduration of recess.All children have fun at recess, but we Clearmount kids, we wereserious about it. Recess was a time to pop out the POGS or cuddle withBeanie Babies. It was a time for sitting on the Lincoln logs and throwinggravel at the unfortunate (and obviously younger) kids who playedunderneath.We asked questions and got answers. There is one question, however,we were all asked each day, and to my knowledge, we never receivedan answer.The lunch monitor’s green apron spoke to us and said, ‘Coffee, tea,or me + [heart]?’We were in the lunchroom, with dinosaur–shaped chicken nuggets,and the monitor asked us this simple question each and every day. Alittle corporeal, perhaps. Or a little hard to understand, but comparedto our other quagmires, ‘twas of little consequence.The lunch monitor’s apron, however, was not the greatest of ourproblems because recess got stressful, and schoolwork was tough. Wegreentownjessica oravec13As graduation approaches and I think back on the 12 years I havespent in school, I can’t help but think about all that has brought me towhere I am now. The days that stick out most in my mind are thosehappy-go-lucky days of Greentown Elementary School.I mean, what’s not to love about grade school? “Little Mermaid”backpacks, Mickey Mouse lunch boxes and not caring if your shirtmatches your pants or how dirty you got while digging on theplayground.Back then, shaving cream was used to practice spelling on desks–not to remove hair from male students’ faces. Holes in jeans were thepride of sliding into home to win that day’s kickball game. And whoknew that climbing on a huge cement tube could bring so many hoursof entertainment?Greentown is the only school with a principal whose name describeshis personality to a ‘Tee.’ Not only was Mr. Neiss “nice,” but at the endof the year cook–outs, he knew how to cook one great hot dog.Each year we had new and exciting reasons to celebrate. FromBear Week in first grade and the Christmas play in second to 1800sweek in fourth and winning the lip syncing contest in fifth, our schoolhad unique ways to make learning actually fun.Elementary school is one of the only places when I could see firstgraders who looked 100 years old, for the one hundredth day of school,or be scared half to death in the haunted house of the Spring Carnival.Those poor goldfish won in the games were given a death sentencethe moment they were handed over to us kids. Sadly, most died withinthe week.The rapid growth of the school caused a new addition to be builtthat was not quite finished by the time school started. Dust, laddersand workmen added some height to the otherwise munchkin–filledhallways.Everyone remembers their favorite lunch lady, Mrs. Sikora, who notonly took our milk money, but always had a funny joke or an opticalnorthwoodadele vergisThe memories I made at Northwood Elementary School are probablythe only things that have actually fit the noun “plethora” in my opinion.From first grade Halloween parties to fourth grade talent shows andeverything in between, my days spent at Northwood are as vivid in mymind as though they were yesterday. However, because space is limited,I’ll stick to the three greatest memories I have of my dear alma mater.Foremost, it is impossible to recognize our stay at Northwood withoutmentioning the coming of Mr. Benny Griffiths. Up went the yellow tapeMrs. Reifer had split the halls with and in came a hands–on administrator.Most important, however, is that my earliest memories of lunchtimepep rallies had begun under this new leader. These pep rallies, though atthe time as exciting as Christmas morning, are in retrospect, anticlimactic.Sitting at our rectangle tables, eating salad bar bacon bits or frenchtoast sticks, we would cheer with Mr. Griffiths as he led the rollingH-O-O-V-E-R, or, if we were lucky, introduced the varsity football players.When they came, we got on our feet and essentially acted as if wewere not cheering for 17– and 18–yesar–old boys but, instead,professional football players. It was amazing. I would grab my scrapsof notebook paper or napkins and rush to a line of at least 20 othercheering girls to get autographs–some of which I still have lodgedaway with my birthday ribbons and coloring contest awards. It seemssilly now that I am as old as those boys were, but to think that mynearest glimpse of a celebrity came in the Northwood cafeteria is amagical thing.Nearing the end of our Northwood career, the class of 1998 was thefirst fifth grade class to have lockers, rule the school and, well, dabblein drugs. Yes, the greatest controversy of the year had to be the big“cocaine bust.” It all started when Kari Ringer, “girl friend” of MikeClark, stole his hat at the end of the day. The next morning, Kariwanted to give Mike his hat back, but he appeared to be absent. Kariran to his locker during our bathroom break, and, because none of thelockers actually locked, she opened it to place the hat inside.see clearmount, p.14 see greentown, p.14see northwood, p.14orchard hillannie kimBack in the days of Orchard Hill, it seemed as if every morning Ijumped out of my bed with great anticipation to experience the newday ahead. Attending elementary school was the quintessential way oflife. Homework could be finished in 15 minutes, the biggest worry waswhat to bring to show and tell, and Mrs. Ritchies’ ketchup smiley faceswould cheer up even the biggest bully at lunch. Elementary school wasa time when we were all so full of imagination and energy. I will alwayslook back on my time growing up at Orchard Hill as my prime years. Ican describe my character in one word: carefree.A typical day began with the unmindful matching of my attire. Thosewere the days when leggings were paired with oversized sweaters andscrunchies on the wrist. It didn’t phase me that I looked weird or thatevery day was a bad hair day. Hook me up with sweat pants thatgathered at the ankles with my purple sneakers and I was all set to go.Classes were simple. In fact, there was only one type of math, andeven library was considered a class. Gym class was everybody’s favoritebecause we were small enough for an entire class to play with aparachute and young enough to think that playing with a huge sheetwas the best thing next to ice cream for breakfast. Regarding classrank, the only way of distinguishing such a range was through spellingbee tournaments (and we all knew Jeremy Miller would win, so nobodycared or even bothered to try).The entire grade got to go on field trips. Yeah, the majority of themwere to farms, but, nevertheless, everyone got to leave school. Andsomehow we found so much amusement in observing empty log cabinsat Hale Farm, and we were so amazed at the size of Amish cookies thatwe almost convinced ourselves that we had never eaten one before.We didn’t care that we smelled like farm animals on the bus ride backto school because we were just so excited to show our parents theuseless souvenirs we had bought at Schoenbrun Village.Recess is synonymous for fun. Everyday we’d get a chance to letout all our stresses of receiving that check–minus on our handwritingsee orchard hill, p.14

14wePhilCousino (1986-2001)rememberclearmount continuedstood against the wall, or in the hall or in the corner. Cursive, spellingwords, multiplication and the Preamble to the Constitution. Drugawareness and grandparents’ day. Elections and morning announcements.Music class, art class, gym class. Broken glass. Learning rooms. Bigballoons. Carnival, Festival. And sometime in our years at the “nicest” ofall elementary schools, we learned to write in complete sentences.It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. It’s a place weknew and loved—with a killer playground.And like so many of the entries in my fifth grade yearbook read,though I have taken a little poetic license, “I hope your [future] is liketoilet paper—long and useful.”northwood continuedOpening Mike’s locker, Kari was shocked. Underneath his Starterjacket and gym shoes Mike kept a suspicious bag of black powder.“Could this be cocaine?” Kari and most of the other recent D.A.R.Egraduates in Mrs. Riske’s class thought. As the gossip spread throughoutthe hall, Mrs. Riske eventually heard that magic word “drugs” andthought it was time to step in. She walked with Kari to Mike’s locker,found the bag and picked it up. It is at this point that I can assume sherealized it was definitely not cocaine. The powder was black, after all.But out of curiosity, or to humor us, she smelled the bag and quicklysmiled. Tossing the bag in the trash, Mrs. Riske laughed, “They areOreo crumbs!” It was a letdown, but funny at the same time. WhenMike returned later that day, he was informed of the “drug bust” andhis girlfriend’s true loyalties–or lack thereof, and we all learned that ifyou have cocaine in your locker, don’t let Kari Ringer see.In the summer of elementary school, things were a little morehumdrum. However, the neighborhood surrounding Northwood neverceased to bring fun times. To begin, there was generally one big slumberparty at Callan Russ’ home. There, we would sing Spice Girls’ songs,jump on the trampoline, have water fights, do hair, play street fighter,run and hide from Monica Prasnal and eventually end up watchingCallan fall asleep first in front of the scary movie of her choice. Theculmination of the party, however, was in the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls(or orange rolls for those adventurous kids) and the tired goodbyes,knowing that maybe someone would have a birthday in June.Really, I could fill this whole issue with memories upon memories ofthe tiger’s den, flag football games, scooter clubs, choreographeddances and clog–flinging recess games. Instead, I’ll leave them all upto the imagination or memory of those reading this. I have no doubtthat my time at Northwood was special and as perfect as it could havebeen. I only hope my classmates feel the same.•Issue Design: Amy King and Christine Strawn•Staff photographers who contributed to this special issue includeChelsea Crofford, Amy King, Emily Kuhn, Shannon Pifer, CathySamara, Beth Simmerman, Christine Strawn and Lindsy Wise. TheViking Views would also like to express appreciation to The VikingYearbook, Lifetouch, the Cousinos and the many students whoshared their pictures with us.greentown continuedillusion posted on her desk to entertain us while in line.Like just about any other kid on the entire planet, my favorite partof the day was recess. It was not just a time for us to burn off energyand give the teachers a much needed break–it was so much more.Recess was a chance to let our imaginations run wild, not to mentionfind out which boy liked which girl by who he picked for his footballteam. The revolution of girl domination was led by Ashley McLauglin,who could be spotted making boys cry all across the playground. Weplayed four-square, kickball and basketball. Those of us who wererebellious enough even ventured into the forbidden woods, althoughthose rebels usually ended up spending part of recess on the wall forbreaking the rules. Recess was our time.It’s all the little things that the school did that made my time thereso wonderful. Those first few years of school are what mold and shapeus as people, and the staff knew that. They prided themselves onthat.Whether or not living in Greentown makes us all farmers is still upfor debate, but the memories we have from that little school just northof here will always be a part of what bonds each of us and makes uswho we are.orchard hill continuedassignment out on the playground. It was at recess where the POGScraze exploded, but I questioned what kind of fun was hitting plastic“slammers” on cardboard circle cutouts. I was busy playing four-squareand getting married, divorced, then married again to my friends onswings. I remember the day we were ecstatic to find an outline of amap painted on the newly paved ground. Forget playing the game ofrunning aimlessly around and tagging members of the opposite sex,which we creatively titled “chase,” it was all about “state tag.” That is,until we realized we only knew about 15 of the 50 states and most ofthem were on the East Coast.What some may feel was their most humiliating, awkward orinsignificant days of schooling, I believe were the most fun. There wasno drama of relationships because the only couple I can even recall isBrittany Collins and Richard Neading, and I believe they “dated” becausethey walked to school together. There were no responsibilities exceptto feed the crayfish, but even if we didn’t, it was okay. The biggestform of punishment was standing on the wall for what seemed likehours at recess, and it was actually somewhat of an honor becauseyou had an impressive story to tell afterwards. No need for teachersto worry about kids skipping class or wandering the halls because wewalked in lines everywhere we went, and we were totally fine withthat.To me, elementary school days were ideal. Now that high school isalmost over, I wake up every morning like I did each morning of mydays at Orchard Hill–full of excitement. Now we stop caring again likewe did when we were 10 years old, and we can make every last secondof our time together count. We’re not only full of excitement to leave, butwe reminisce about good ol’ days when we had not a care in the world.

who we are91 2 13 4711 12252720191622 23105 6813 14 152129nowCreated with EclipseCrossword — www.eclipsecrossword.com2428261817Puzzle by Adele Vergisacross1. Can solve the Rubik’sCube5. Tore both ACLs playingsoccer8. Principal cellist ofCleveland YouthOrchestra10. Received athleticscholarship to playgolf at Cleveland State11. Loves the Steelers12. Treasurer of FEA16. His alter ego is RawEvil18. Has a photographhanging in a museumin Israel19. Worked with JeremyFetzer on CD “Two”20. The self-proclaimedgreat Americanoutdoorsman23. Three-time State MockTrial qualifier24. 2004 Lit Mag poetrycontest winner25. Student Councilsecretary26. Adapted “Black LikeMe” for the stage27. Knitting Club founderand president28. Loves sharks29. The only girl in theengineering anddrafting classdown1. YMCA without the Mand A2. Eagle Scout3. Bowling team varsitycaptain with Patty Film4. Has a really long rightarm6. Won 2nd Place at CaseWestern ReserveScience Symposium7. ASL Club President9. Mini-Golf President13. She is always smiling14. German Club president15. Made FSHSTX Car inAutobody17. Alias fanatic20. Began ultimate FrisbeeClub with Drew Bayer21. She always matches22. May Fiesta participantfor nine yearswe thank you for following all the rules. Thank youfor keeping your shoulders covered, for using a blueor black pen, for always having a pass, for keepingyour hair color natural, for sitting down until the bellrings, for not checking your e-mail during schoolhours, and for not going up the down stairway...15The Viking Views senior staff: (1st row) CathySamara, Jamie DiEugenio, Kyra Schloenbach,Emily Kuhn; (2nd row) Lindsy Wise, SarahUpperman, Beth Simmerman, Chelsea Crofford,Christine Strawn; (3rd row) Jeff Wallick, DannySavage, Adele Vergis, Amy King, Sean Bhagat.break free...but it’s time to

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v i e w sthe vikingCo-Editors-In Chief Amy King•Lindsy WiseManaging Editors Chelsea Crofford•KyraSchloenbach•Beth SimmermanCopy Editors Steffany Bagnolo•Kaci Lapp•KatieRojekNews Editors Jacob Brown•Kyle Roshak•KaleySmitleyNews in Brief Samantha KnappFeatures Editors Rachel Bosyj•ErikLong•Shannon PiferHealth/Trends Christine StrawnSports Editors Tyler Drake•Danny Savage•JeffWallickEntertainment Editors Mike Cook•Mike Howes•Sandra KungCalendar Ashley KlineSpotlight Ashley FogleOpinion Editors Sean Bhagat•SarahUpperman•Adele VergisPoll Page Kt BelloIn- Depth Editors Jamie DiEugenio•ChristineStrawnBeats Editor Nathan FloomPhotographers Emily Kuhn•Cathy Samara, PhotoChiefArt Editors Aaron Miller•Logan Wern•JamesWilliams, Art ChiefFreelance Artists Katie Lawton•SamanthaSimpsonBusiness Manager Dominic ReolfiBilling/Fundraising Kristy FerruccioCirculation Ben SchilligAdvertising Design Merritt WoodsPublic Relations Emily Misanik•MelissaReynolds.Adviser Ms. Pamela A. McCarthyThe Viking ViewsHoover High School525 Seventh Street NENorth Canton, OH 44720Email vv1nc@northcanton.sparcc.orgWeb http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~vv1nc/Tune into HVTV every morning on channel 11The Viking Views is a student-produced newspaper distributed 12 times ayear to approximately 1,900 students and staff, as well as members of thecommunity. As student editors make content decisions independently of theschool’s staff and administration, the paper is considered a forum for studentopinion. It is therefore exempt from prior review or restraint in both principleand practice.Letters to the editor are accepted and encouraged. Letters must be signed,but, upon request, they may be published anonymously at the discretion ofthe staff. The Viking Views reserves the right to edit letters for space andcontent in order to maintain the paper’s high standards against obscenity,libelous material, and personal attacks. Letters that exhibit a blatant disregardfor such standards will not be considered for publication.Unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of a majority of the editorial board.No one individual may be held responsible for opinions expressed therein.Signed editorials and columns reflect the opinion of the writer and not theViking Views, adviser, or school. The Viking Views takes all measures possibleto make a clear distinction between fact and opinion in all news printed.In the event of an error, the Viking Views will print retractions as they arebrought to the attention of the staff.-The EditorsLWeditors’ noteLadies and gentleman, we have reached the end. This marks the last issuefor this year before we hand it over to the Jounalism I classes for issue 12.Soon, the halls will clear of seniors and the juniors will get a chance to step upas the top dogs of the school.A word of advice to everyone returning to the halls of Hoover High Schoolnext year: enjoy the time you have left. Before you know what hit you, it willbe your turn to graduate and leave everything behind.Prom is nearly upon us, and the senior citizens of North Canton already hada chance to relive the good old days. Sandra Kung caught it all in a flash asseen in a photoessay in the News section. In fact, many kids’ cameras havebeen capturing experiences, including those who escaped Ohio for a field trip.Everywhere from the Bahamas to New York, Hoover kids have been gettingaround.Drama is inherent to high school life, but Speech II and Drama Club took itup a notch with their yearly plays. Kaley Smitley caught the action and gives usa look into what really goes on behind Scene. Also in the Scene section is thereturn of Will Smith and a special review of the newly released album “Two”from seniors Jeremy Fetzer and Jordan Jeffords.Spring sports are making themselves known throughout the league. Checkthe updates to find out just how well your favorite team has been doing. Also,D Sav gets the facts in his column while boys tennis takes a swing at thespotlight on page 25.For those of you looking for it, there is no Focus section this issue, but makesure you check out the senior section. This year’s section focuses on the journeythe class of 2005 has made and the escape that each person is about toembark on. From the staff of The Viking Views, thanks for another great year.AK

BETH SIMMERMANc o n t e n t sCOVER: Beth Simmerman captures the view from insideher cabin during the Marine Biology trip to Andros Island inthe Bahamas.8SHANNON PIFER MIRAMAX/ WITH PERMISSION CHRISTINE STRAWN COURTESY OF JEN HOWESSANDRA KUNG483035newsSenior Citizens’ Prom p.4Mike Simon p.6Jeff Babcock p.7featuresSchool trips p.8senior sectionIntroduction p.2Class vibe p.4Colleges p.6Sports p.8Arts p.10Columns p.12Puzzle pagesceneScene takes the stage p.18Speech II plays p.18sportsBoys tennis p.25 p.34regular featuresunews in brief p.7ufeatures column p.10uyou’ve seen me before p.10utrends p.13uyour views p.15umy view p.15udude you’re getting adele p.16upopular views p.17uletters to the editor p.17uword up p.17umovie reviews p.20,22ucd reviews p.21ucalendar p.23uspotlight p.23usports captured p.26usports updates p.27udsav’s digest p.27uunusual sport p.27uon par p.28ugame faces p.28BETH SIMMERMANSHANNON PIFER827

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dsav’s digest[ news ]‘Highlight year’Video Productions, HVTV win Student EmmysFUN AT THE SENIOR CITIZENS’PROM. 1) Freshman Erin Milano sharesa laugh with George Gatchel at theSenior Citizens’ Prom April 30 in the HooverHigh School Commons. u 2) Junior NatalieYakunich dances with guest George Couris. u3) Junior Brandon Wardle serves coffee toguests during dinner at the prom. u 4)Junior Eli Woodhall dances with a guest at theprom. u 5) Rita Urig and other guests madearts and crafts to keep as souvenirs from thedance when they weren’t dancing. The themeof the dance was “Under the Sea,” and fishwere given out as prizes. u 6) SophomoresNichole Bair, Hallie Laubscher and Liz Porterplace fish on the walls with the guests’ nameson them. u 7) Mary Lopez and KennethWoods, the prom queen and king, pose forpictures after accepting their awards. u 8)Showing that they are still as active as ever, ayoung–at–heart couple parties away on thedance floor. (Photos by Sandra Kung)34Aaron Miller Staff WriterThroughout this school year, Hoover’svarious forms of media have managed toproudly best the competition. Staff membersof The Viking Views and the yearbookwere recently credited with several awardsat this year’s NOSPA (Northeastern OhioScholastic Press Association) ceremony.And on April 20, Hoover’s video productionsand broadcast journalism classes heldtheir own at the National Student TelevisionAwards for Excellence, which is the studentequivalent of the nationalEmmy.The Cleveland Chapterof the National Academyof Television Arts and Sciences,which presented theawards, announced thatHoover’s video programswere winners in four of theseven categories (alongwith one honorable mention).Among the awardsreceived were those ofBest Documentary (for“Hometown Heroes”)News (for a segment done on a field trip toJacob’s Field), Technical Achievement (ForHVTV News), and Writing (for the “HometownHeroes” documentary script, whichwas authored by Viking Views Co-Editorin-ChiefLindsy Wise). The Honorable Mentionwas given in the Arts and Entertainmentcategory for the fourth episode of VistaNews.According to Video Productions II instructorMr. Tom Wilson, because Ohiolacks an official curriculum for the videoproductions courses, it was necessary for theteachers to develop the program based onthe knowledge they had gained from the industry.He also noted that the students wereexpected to perform at a level that an averageprofessional employer would expect.“We’re raising the bar for several schoolsacross the country,” Wilson said.Senior Benn Draher, who is a part ofVideo Productions II, holds a high opinionof the course.“I think that Hoover’s program is stateof the art,” Draher said. “It’s better thanmany other high schools for a couple of reasons:one, because of the facility we have;and two, because of our teachers. They haveexperience, and they know what is theindustry’s standard.”Senior Kathryn Foust, also a Video ProductionsII student, shares Draher’s view.“With the teachers we have, we have alot of experience and equipment, and theschools and community have really supportedus,” Foust said.Broadcast journalism instructor Mrs.Valeta Drake maintains that the courses serveas an example for highschools and collegesalike—and should performas such.“We must continuallyfocus on trying newthings,” Drake said.Drake also feels thatsome of the credit shouldgo to Video Production Iadviser Mr. Tim McCarty.“He brings a lot of hisprofessional expertise. Heis just a very, very good resource,”Drake remarked.Area resident Paul Kieffer, who was interviewedfor the acclaimed a’HometownHeroes, was especially pleased about the finisheddocumentary, and other projects undertakenby Hoover’s media publications.“It was excellent, it couldn’t have beenany better—very professional, very moving,”Kieffer said. “They really touch thehearts of people.”Later this month, it will be up to a panelof national experts to decide whetherHoover’s winning submissions from theCleveland Chapter of the National Academyof Television Arts & Sciences will receiveawards on the national level. The awards willsubsequently be presented at the TimeWarner headquarters in New York City inmid-June. Wilson refers to the 2004-2005school session as a “highlight year” for theprograms.“Everything has come together with thedocumentaries, the news and both coursesworking together,” Wilson said. “I think theawards are a reflection of that.”nV05.13.05 u the viking views u 5

[ news ]Hometown hero returns from IraqPHOTOS BY MERRITT WOODSSimon thanks Hoover for letters, packagesRachel Bosyj Staff WriterHoover welcomed home a warhero April 27. Mike Simon, a1999 graduate, visited Hoover tothank students who sent letters and carepackages to his unit serving in Iraq.“The letters were awesome. We receivedover a thousand letters from high school studentsall the way through the elementarystudents,” said Simon. “We knew our countrywas behind us, but getting the lettersmade me, the rest of my platoon and everyoneelse feel supported and that was a greatfeeling.”The letters provided a much needed connectionfor Simon back to the U.S.“We felt out of the loop. When I foundout that the Red Sox beat Yankees in theWorld Series, I thought they were lying tome,” Simon said. “It was the little things likethat we enjoyed most about the letters.”During his presentation, he spoke of theadvantages a Hoover education offers.“[Hoover] is what gets you there, but thework, time and number of papers you writedetermine how well you succeed. Everythingaround us here sets us up for achievement;use all of it,” Simon said. “Whateveryou want to do, do it because no one is evergoing to stop you.”Simon graduated from Hoover in 1999.6 u the viking views u 05.13.05He was a wrestler and a member of Leadership,Teen Institute, Student Council andNHS. During his high school years, he realizedthat a job with “an office, walls and adesk” was not for him.“I knew I wanted to be in the mud andoutside, not in an office with deadlines andeverything,” Simon said.During his junior year of high school hefinally picked up the Navy applicationplaced in the trashcan by his mother because“her baby wasn’t going to war,” and sent itin. Simon was rejected four times by theacademy.“Even after I got those rejection letters, Iknew this was something I wanted to do, soI kept sending stuff in and eventually theysaid ‘yes’ and gave me a chance,” Simonsaid.Simon’s journey began Aug. 18, 2004,when he was deported to Iraq to participatein Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was a platooncommander of the light armor division,giving him responsibility over 36 other marinesand six vehicles.“It’s a land of unpredictability. Each andevery day brought different things,” Simonsaid. “I never knew what was going to happennext.”Simon missed many things during histime in Iraq.“First and foremost I missed my familyand friends. They are the most importantthing to me, and when I was overseas, it washard to be away from them for so long,”Simon said.He also missed American conveniences.“I missed the simple, everyday things likea hot shower and a house to live in. I don’tthink I heard a toilet flush for over sevenmonths,” he said.Sophomore Ali Mayhew, who listened toSimon talk, feels that he had a lot of goodadvice.“I thought what he had to say was interesting.He seemed really down to earth andhad many life lessons and good tips,” shesaid.Sophomore Tyler Callon was one of thestudents that sent letters overseas.“I felt good when I wrote the letters.Sending the letters uplifted their spirits andlet them know that there were people in theUnited States that supported them,” Callonsaid.Overall, the letters played an importantrole by keeping a connection between Ohioand its soldiers.“It was through the kindness of peoplethat made a not-so-happy place feel a littlemore comfortable,” Simon said. “The kidswill never really understand the scope of whatthey did and the impact they had on us. I cannever repay them for what they did.” nV

Sammi Knappjjhjm JuniJuniors Sadiehard to stomach Taylor and AnnieDeitrick cringe atthe Street Smarts assembly May 4. Theassembly, sponsored by Teen Institute shockedmany with it’s graphic images.nClass officers for the 2005-06 schoolyear for the class of 2006 are PresidentJohn Arnold, Vice President MattSmearcheck, Secretary Molly Moldovan,Treasurer Tommy Jeffcott andHistorian Kristen Gibbs. For class of2007, officers are President TylerCallon, Vice President HallieLaubscher, Secretary Jenny Chufar,Treasurer Kelley Neilson and HistorianSam Edmunds. Class of 2008 officers areSHANNON PIFERin briefPresident Paul Frank, Vice PresidentMax Zablo, Secretary Abby Kastor,Treasurer Lauren O’Toole andHistorian Jen Reink.nThe new National Honor Society2005-06 officers are President EmilyFrank, Vice President Matt Andrews,Treasurer Natalie Yakunich, SecretaryDiatra Joseph and Secretary KelleyMarks.n The USDA Center of NutritionPolicy has updated the food guidepyramid for the first time in 12 years. Thenew pyramid is seperated into sevencolorful bands: grey–exericse at least 30minuntes a day; orange–eat six ounces ofgrain daily; green–eat two and a half cupsof vegtables daily; red–eat two cups of fruitdaily; blue–eat three cups of dairyproducts daily; purple–eat five and a halfounces of meat and beans daily; yellow–sparingly eat oils.n Hoover 2001 graduate JessicaCoomes received a $1,000 scholarship forearning the highest cumulative gradepointaverage in the news sequence atKent State’s school of journalism andmass communication.nSenior Chris Gaumer won Best ofShow at the 2005 Congressional ArtExhibition at the Canton Museum of Art.Gaumer’s piece will be sent to WashingtonD.C. with other Best-of-Show winners.Other winners at the exhibition weresophomore Nyssa Adams, winning firstplace in mixed media, senior KimberlyJohnson, winning first place in paintingand senior Tara Freday, winning anhonorable mention with a print.nThe 2004-05 recipients of the Dr.Larry Hentsch Counselor Support Awardare Mrs. Cindy Harper and Mrs.Dorothy Hendershot. They werehonored April 29 at the Kent StarkProfessional Education and ConferenceCenter by the Stark County SchoolCounselor’s Association.n The North Canton Playhouse isholding “Spotlight on Youth” auditionsMay 18 at 7 p.m. at the North CantonPlayhouse studio theatre for eighthgraders and older actors. Auditioners willread from Spotlight scripts. For moreinformation, call Era Lynn 330.494.3423,or Mary 330.499.6511.nSenior Hilary Michel was honoredas one of The Repository’s Teens of theYear, along with Ameer Hmeidan fromLouisville. They were honored May 2 atthe Skyland Pines Rustic Lodge.n The June issue of “AmericanCheerleader,” with an article written bycaptains Madison Woods and BethanyBrisbin, is on sale at newsstands.nChanges to course requests for the2005-06 school year will be accepted untilJune 8.Custodian resigns after charges filedJacob Brown Staff WriterAfter serving North Canton City Schoolsfor eight years, janitor Jeff Babcock resignedfrom his duties at the April 20 school boardmeeting after being charged with possessionand usage of stolen property.Originally, Babcock was set to be terminatedat that night’s meeting, but was insteadlet go after he had turned in his letter of resignationthe night before. School BoardPresident Mrs. Nancy Bundy said the resignationis effective from April 7–Babcock’slast day of work.According to the North Canton Police,Babcock was charged with two counts ofreceiving stolen property after taking andusing both a Fishers gift card and a Targetcredit card he took from a locked room inthe school gym.“It’s disheartening because you believein your employees,” Superintendent Mr.Mike Gallina said.Babcock, a long-time North Canton resident,had never committed any sort of crimebefore. The incident arose when the policecaught him on surveillance cameras usingthe stolen cards.“[The former administration] did a backgroundcheck before they hired him,”Gallina said. “It [looked] like they did theirhomework.”Bundy was alarmed by the actions ofBabcock.“This is in no way a reflection of ourcustodial staff,” she said.Even though the student property wastaken in the school, Gallina said this wasnow “strictly a police matter” and the schoolis no longer involved with Babcock. Gallinasaid that Babcock’s keys and identificationbadge have also been collected from him.Babcock’s motives have not yet been discovered,but Gallina feels that whatever reasoninghe may have had, he is still deservingof compassion.“I hope [Babcock] can get whatever helphe needs,” he said. nV05.13.05 u the viking views u 7

[ features ]Field trippin’1Musicians,singers, marinebiologists hitthe coastlineSean Bhagat Staff Writer2u 1) A group of people pose in front of theUnivesal Globe: Jenny Ford, Barbara Scherff,Kristen Ferenc, Jenaye Baker, Josh Gory andNic Miesmer. u 2) Before entering the 3-Dtheater to see a show, a group poses withtheir glasses: Jessica Bender, Lauren Shaub,Tony Vergis, Jessica Housos, Katie Rojek,3 4Karin Case and Kristen Flaherty. u 3) JenHowes wears a Statue of Liberty crown. u4) Students visited The Empire StateBuilding. u 5) The Cinderella Castle atDisney World sports a 50th-anniversary logo.u 6) “The Phantom of the Opera” wasenjoyed by students. u 7) Sophomore SamKnisley smiles while in Times Square.Opposite page: u 8) Senior Darya Ives looksinto a water well on Andros Island. u 9)Seniors Beth Simmerman and ChelseaCrofford snorkel in the Atlantic Ocean. u 10)Ross Ireland looks at a lobster. u 11) A56lighthouse at Fresh Creek on Andros Island.u 12) Early risers saw beautiful sunrises. u13) Junior Mary Schopper observes a WestIndian sea egg. Photos courtesy of Beth Simmerman, ChelseaCrofford, Katie Rojek, Erik Long and Jen Howes.7Every spring, a new group of Hoover studentslook forward to expanding their horizonsby leaving the educational norm. Somemingle through the biggest cities, while otherswalk through the most desolate beaches.But one thing unites these diverse trips – acommon desire to bring the classroom tolife.This spring, three groups, the marine biologyclass, the choir ensembles, and theband and orchestra made out-of-state fieldtrips to give students real-life educationalexperiences.The marine biology classes visited theAndros Islands April 22-30. Andros is agroup of islands in the Bahamas that areknown for their diverse ecosystem andunique culture. Students there put to lifetheir yearlong studies of marine biology, byfinding and identifying hundreds of aquaticspecies. While there, students also had timeto explore Andros’ tropical culture and meetresidents of the villages.“Visiting Andros was such a great experience.I learned a lot about marine biology,but I also learned so much about the peopleby just being in the Bahamas,” senior RossIreland said. “It was great seeing the cultureof a totally different type of people.”While the marine biology classes traveledto some of the most isolated places inthe world, the choir ensembles traveled toone of the biggest cities on the planet, NewYork. While there, the Hi-los, Hi-notes andLo-notes performed in a century old cathedral,saw two Broadway shows and visitedNew York’s historical and cultural sites.“Our goal for the trip was to give studentsa real-life experience that they

[ features ]8 9couldn’t have gotten at Hoover. Beyond justperforming at a classic cathedral, studentsgot an opportunity to see and learn so muchmore,” said Mr. Kim Jacoby, a choir directorwho accompanied the students on thetrip.The band and orchestra went toDisneyworld in Orlando April 20-24. Whilethere, the marching band performed withDisney and the orchestra held a performancein a park. The goal of the trip was to givestudents an opportunity to perform in a reallifevenue and to allow students to have agood time.“It was a good experience for the students.I’m glad the seniors got to visitDisneyworld,” band director Mr. RonaldVarn said.Most students feel that they had a goodexperience with their field trips and that theyaid in learning and application.“There’s so much more to learning thanjust what’s in textbooks,” Ireland said.“Field trips allow you to see and use whatyou’ve learned.” nV1310121105.13.05 u the viking views u 9

Nathan FloomThe FloominatorSimplicity, simplicity, simplicityEver since Iwas a little kid,I’ve liked to reada lot. Usually Iread horror orsuspense novelsby authors likeSteven King orDean Koontz,but on occasionI read some of the classics. A while back Icame across a book at a library sale. Thebook I am referring to is “The Old Manand The Sea” by Ernest Hemingway.I learned about him in my English 10class. The first thing that I noticed abouthis writing is that it is simple. There isnothing fancy or ornate about it; it’s justplain simple language. To be honest, Ithought this was great. I am used toclassic novels and stories being full ofcomplex words and grammar. I alsothought to myself, ‘ man, this guy doesn’tneed to show off that he knows what he’sdoing.’His writing opened my mind to theessence of writing: communication. Whenyou are writing anything–whether it’s apoem, story, news report, or a column–asI am writing now–the whole point iscommunicating the facts or your views to thereader in the easiest way possible so that theycan understand. I think that Hemingwaynoticed this and put it into his writing.What is the point of writing somethingnobody will understand because it is toocomplex? Many writers boast a hugevocabulary and extensive knowledge ofgrammar, but I think they are failing in theirultimate goal: to get people to read what theywrote and have their ideas and thoughtscorrectly and easily absorbed into the reader’smind.The reason why I think writers put big,needless words in their writing is that theywant people to know that they are smart andhave a wide range of knowledge when itcomes to words–that they have what it takesto write. It’s almost as if they have somethingto prove. In the end, they come out withsome work that is complex and hard for thecommon man to understand. They fail tounderstand that a majority of what they know,others might not.I have read my fair share of columns,news stories and books, and I can tell youthat the best ones are the ones that have aclear idea and give you their information inan artistic, but easy to understand,language. There are some I’ve read thatare far too complex to convey theircontents to my mind, let alone the masses.I think that some border on being jargon.I think that everybody should embrace theK.I.S.S. or the Keep It Simple Stupid methodin everything they do. What is the point inmaking reading and writing hard on you andthe reader? What is the point of makinganything harder on yourself and others?The easier it is to understand something,the better it is.Some may argue that the crazyvocabulary used is artistic and adds to thestory. You’ve got me there. Vocabularydoes add something to the story, but theregets to be a point where hard words andcomplex thinking just kill the writing.Writing is meant to convey a thought ora fact through words, but it loses its purposeif nobody gets it.Ernest Hemingway shows us all that youdon’t need a huge vocabulary or extensiveknowledge of complex grammar to be a writer.In my opinion, he is so successful because ofhis ideas and his easy to understand writing.After all, the more people that “get it,” themore successful a writer is.In a world that is getting more complexby the day, we don’t need to be confusedby writing we don’t understand.You’ve seen me before: Roberto MezaAge 18Grade 12The Viking Views: What are your plansafter you graduate from Hoover?Roberto Meza: I plan to go to Bard Collegein New York and become a filmmaker.VV: Are you scared to be going so faraway?RM: No, I’m looking forward to it. It willbe a good way to expand my horizon in amore diverse setting.VV: What is one thing you are going tomiss the most about Hoover High School?RM: I’ll miss my friends and the experienceswe’ve had the most.VV: What advice do you have for underclassmen?RM: Be an individual. Don’t worry aboutwhat other people think of you or whatyou are doing. Just be yourself and love it.VV: What teacher will you miss the mostand why?RM: I’ll miss all of my teachers becausethey have all had an impact on who I amand the person I’ll become.VV: What was your favorite class here atHoover?RM: I like all of my classes, especially videoproductions and psychology/sociology.Video productions allowed me to discovera talent I never knew I had. I find psychology/sociologyinteresting because I am anobserver of life.KRISTY FERRUCCIO-Kristy Ferruccio10 u the viking views u 05.13.05

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lattéthe creamiest trendschristine l. strawnlooking to the future...feature with a little help from someone elseThe year is coming to an end. For most, this means looking forsummer jobs, signing up for summer classes, or debating aboutwhether to use SPF 15 or 8 while relaxing by the pool.Inevitably, the end of the year leaves most looking briefly behind atyearbooks and reflecting on the year, but eventually, these thoughts willmove forward. People want to know what is going to happen next.Celebrities like Cher and Michael Jackson advise people to call psychicsif they have questions or concerns about love, money, or other areas oftheir lives.Everyone’s seen advertisements for psychics on TV and opportunitiesto have a reading over the telephone, but now the extrasensory scenehas gotten a little trendier.Justine Kenzer, who is based in Los Angeles, conducts readings overinstant messenger. Though she does not reveal the names of her subjects,she has been linked to certain stars in “Friends” and “DesperateHousewives.”Like all psychics, a reading will cost a wayward soul more than thechange found under the cushions of the couch.It’s a rocky world out there, however, and SPF 15 may not be enoughto get you through everything life throws your way.To schedule a reading, go to psychicgirl.com or e-mailjustine@psychicgirl.com.“Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence,but of those who have already taken possession of their future.” [coco chanel]looking ahead...the last day of school isn’t theonly day to get excited about!May 13 — National Apple Pie DayMay 14 — Astronomy DayMay 15 — National Chocolate Chip DayMay 15 — Straw Hat DayMay 15 — True Confessions DayMay 16 — Wear Purple For Peace DayMay 16 — Love a Tree DayMay 17 — Pack Rat DayMay 18 — Visit Your Relatives DayMay 18 — Rooster DayMay 19 — National Do Dah DayMay 20 — Flower DayMay 21 — National Waitresses/Waiters DayMay 22 — Buy-A-Musical-Instrument DayMay 23 — Penny DayMay 23 — National Turtle DayMay 24 — National Escargot DayMay 24 — Morning Radio Wise Guy DayMay 25 — National Tap Dance DayMay 26 — National Blueberry Cheesecake DayMay 27 — National Jazz DaysMay 27 — National Ancestor Honor DayMay 28 — National Hamburger DayMay 28 — Whale DayMay 29 — End Of The Middle Ages DayMay 30 — My Bucket’s Got A Hole In It DayMay 31 — National Macaroon DayMay 31 — Speak in Complete Sentences Day*according to smithsonian kids’think you’repretty trendy?Impress the world with yourtrendspotting or trendsetting.Reporttrends to The Viking Views PublicationsLab today!trendee, trendoSick of staring at thatugly toilet plunger?Disguise the awful, germyplunger with a ToiletTree! The proceeds goto planting one millionreal trees—toilettrees.comstyles for everyoneIt’s time to getpersonal. Now,at customizedgirl.com,you can order shirts,sweatshirts, pants andeven underwear with yourown personalized message.Gear with text has beenaround for awhile—now it’stime to make it your own.all photo illustrations by christine l. strawn.Mom may not bereminding you not todrink out of someone else’sglass anymore, but it’s still agood idea to keep track ofyour cup. Now, with etch it’cups…it’s fun. Just peel the“off” part of a disposable cupand reveal a black etch-ablesurface. Use a fingernail andmake the cup your own.Who knew functional couldbe so fun?—plumparty.comis it still hip? chinwag (CHIN-wag) noun.words to keep you up-to-date*chat, gossip.toothsome (TOOTH-suhm) adj.delicious, agreeable, pleasant.*or at least, interesting.

[ opinion ]the viewsUnsung heroes of the senior classAs much as we would love to praiseeach and every senior for their accolades,accomplishments and contributions toHoover, there simply isn’t enough roomon the page. So instead, this space willbe dedicated to thanking those groupswhose acts of kindness may have goneoverlooked throughout the year.Thank you to the 42 senior officeaides. You could have spent your studyhall in the much-envied courtyard socializingwith friends. Instead, you chose todedicate your 45 minutes to ensuring thatwe received those important messagesfrom the office, the trig project that weaccidentally left at home and even theEducational tripsFor most students, education is a job;a seven-hour drudge that’s just somethingthat must be done. But for others,education is a journey, a trek that’s filledwith curiosity, exploration and application.What can bridge the gap betweenschool and the real world, while still allowingstudents to have fun and learn atTennis successThe tennis team is sweet. Hoover isequipped with one of the best tennis teamsin school history.With more than 15 wins, this teamperpetually smashes their opponents, whilestill winning with class. They continuallyprove themselves among one of the state’sbest.In the quest to make it to State, the teamwill have to beat state powerhouses andstruggle through difficult competitionYet, as they compete in sectionals, onlya handful of Hoover students have everwatched their exciting matches. Even fewerwill watch their fellow students competeas they advance in the state.Students should come out and supporttheir tennis team and congratulate the teamfor their tireless work and success.14 u the viking views u 05.13.05nervously anticipated yellow class-rank forms.Thank you for helping to make our school runmore smoothly.Thank you to the senior boys cross countryrunners. You were always the ones at the frontof the crowd starting the cheers. Whether itwas cheering when someone on the opposingsoccer team got red-carded or initiating theever popular “froggy chant” at the basketballgames, you are the true center of Hoover’sschool spiritThank you to Mrs. Phelp’s seniors for helpingto raise money for her parents when theirhouse burned down. It was a true inspirationto see you tirelessly traveling the lengths ofthe Commons in order to help a family in need.the same time? Field trips provide students theopportunity to apply their knowledge and developthe curiosity that pushes education further.No classroom, distance-learning center orvideo can replace the atmosphere and enthusiasmthat a field trip can bring. They can alsogive students the opportunity to experienceplaces that they would never visit on their ownThank you for inspiring us all to be just alittle bit more compassionate.Thank you to those seniors who inspireus every day simply by being who you are.Thank you to those who add to the entertainmentof our otherwise underclassmenfilledclasses by showing enthusiasm or asense of humor. Thank you to those whoinspire us simply by coping with physicalor psychological challenges. You manageto have a positive outlook on life, despitewhat it may throw at you. Thank you forgiving us perspective and inspiring us tomake the best of our lives.Finally, thank you, seniors. We are betterfor having known you.time.These trips aren’t cheap; the school oftenhas to foot the bill for transportation,teacher fees and associated costs. With thestate of Ohio in a budget crisis, it mayseem easy to eliminate these trips for lackof funding. The administration shouldlook for other ways to cut funding in orderto preserve these beneficial trips.

dsav’s digest- editorial board -Sean Bhagat u Chelsea Crofford u Amy King u Kyra Schloenbach u Beth SimmermanSarah Upperman u Adele Vergis u Lindsy Wise[ opinion ]What was your all-time favoritefield trip? Why didyou have fun? What did youlearn from it?yourviewsThe best field trip ever was our eighthgrade trip to Pittsburgh. Since that was theyear of 9/11, we didn’t go to WashingtonD.C. But we went so many other fun placesthat it made up for it. We went to HeinzStadium, a Pirates game, the Science Center,the zoo, the three-story mall and whocan forget the cruise ship where we had ourdance plus or all the complaints from thehotel. I still have my picture in my room,and I still remember someone (I won’tname) that threw a lawn chair off the boatinto the water. That trip was awesome, eventhough it was rainy and wet the day of ourpicture, and someone punched me so youcan only see the top of my head. It wasone I’ll never forget.-Natalie Seemann, 11What I consider to be my all-time favoritefield trip would be the sixth gradetrip to Camp Muskingum. One of the reasonsI had so much fun was because I had acrazy camp counselor who was so funny.Every activity we did, even if it was boring,he found some way to make it awesome.I learned to make the best of the situation,because if one person is moody, theneverybody else will be.-Kevin Goodwin, 11The most memorable field trip I evertook was with our class in eighth gradewhen we went to Washington D.C. I justremember having a lot of freedom and fun.I think that the best place we went to wasUnion Station. I can’t really recall the educationalpart of the trip, but I’m sure we alllearned a lot.-Bryan Zieber, 12My favorite field trip was to Sippo Lake.I believe it was third or fourth grade. Thebest part was playing with the skunks. Itwas a very unique experience that I’m probablynever going to have again. We also gotu Science teacher Mrs.Sarah Covingtontakes a picture on Morgan’s Bluff, the highestpoint on Andros Island, Bahamas.to touch different types of snakes. The rangershad bobcats, turtles and any animal thatI could imagine. Playing with skunks isdefinitely a memorable experience.-Jackie Kirkpatrick, 12myStaff Member Katie Rojek respondsStaff member Katie Rojek respondsviewBETH SIMMERMANWhile reminiscing about the good olddays in elementary school, one thing thatis always rememberd is the treasured fieldtrip the one day when learning was extendedout of the classroom. Sure, it wasreplaced with a science museum, but itdidn’t matter. It was an anticipated daywhen you were out from under those fluorescentlights, getting some fresh air, spendingthe day with your friends and legallyplaying hooky.Sadly, as I got older, the field trips becamesparse. I guess the administration assumesthat in middle school, students arecompletely satisfied with just being forcedto bond in sixth grade camp and then waitingtwo years until the Washington D.C. trip(or, in my case, the Pittsburgh trip). By thetime I got to high school, “field trips” werereserved for the privileged REACH kids,or meetings and competitions for clubs andsports.I would have to say that my favorite“field trip” was the band trip to DisneyWorld. Why? Come on, people – it’s DisneyWorld! It’s one of the biggest reasons whyI stuck with Marching Band through highschool, but it was worth it.But it’s not what happened that’s important;it’s the philosophy that was instilled.If students have nothing to lookforward to, then school becomes a monotonous,stodgy routine. Field trips arethe only days students are given to be free(in a controlled, chaperoned environmentof course). And it gives students somethingto look forward to, which helps themget through their normal school day. Now,go back to pretending to listen to yourlecture on chemistry, and daydream thatyou’re in elementary school getting readyto visit the fire station.05.13.05 u the viking views u 15

Adele Vergisdude, you’re getting adeleThe year 2005has been one ofcontinued traditions.President Bushcontinued thetradition of theAmerican Presidencywhen he was sworninto office for hissecond term, thetradition of Star Wars mania will reach newheights when Episode III “Revenge of theSith” premieres, and Brian Grady, HooverHigh School senior, will continue one of NorthCanton’s most sacred of traditions. He willpass on the senior toilet seat.What is that? You know not of the seniortoilet seat? Don’t worry if you are amongthe multitude who has never seen the child’stoilet seat with floating stars and duckiesthat is used to unify Hoover’s graduatingclass. In fact, unless you were there whenthe inaugural passing on of the toilet seatoccurred, it would be hard for you to beaware of the symbol.So, allow me to recap its story.According to Grady, the senior toiletseat was the brainchild of Hoover alumniDrew Riley, Matt Riccardi and HarrisonCrumrine. Evoking the spirit of their class,this trio sought to establish a tradition thatwould unify and strengthen all of Hoover’sseniors.While Grady claims “no one knowsexactly where the [toilet seat] came from,”he insists it was sanitized (by his mother, infact) and feels its whimsical decorations andappearance add to its overall meaning.Senior toilet seat unitesThe first handing down of the toilet seatoccurred during an average lunch of Grady’sjunior year. As he was enjoying his meal,Grady was taken aback when he wasapproached by Riley, Riccardi and Crumrinesimultaneously. Solemnly handing Gradythe item, the three evoked feelings of “fearand awe” in their protégé.While he was greatly honored, Gradysoon found the toilet seat to be aninteresting accessory, as he was requiredto carry it the rest of the day. Garneringcurious glances and questioning remarks,the toilet seat seemed to be on its way tothe forefront of high school lore.Despite this publicity, the existence of thetoilet seat has remained widely unknownthroughout Hoover’s halls today, whichmakes Grady’s job in handing it downespecially important.“I need someone who can unite the classand be liked by pretty much everybody,” hesaid. “It really is an enormousresponsibility.”While the actual candidates are underwraps at press time, Grady is leaningtowards passing the seat on to a boy.Regardless, however, of its possessor’sgender, it is important to Grady and theideals behind the senior toilet seat that itunifies the class above all else.“The senior toilet seat is really all aboutbringing the class together,” he said.At the end of a year that made a habit ofusing traditions to tear people apart, thesenior toilet seat is beyond a light heartedgesture towards class unity. In the opinionof this columnist, the idea behind the toiletseat is a far more ambitious undertakingthan even any written word can express.Without criticism, anger, or revolt the seniortoilet seat has become a relic that willpositively build a stronger class.It is almost as if when going through HighSchool it is hard to think of anything butleaving. Freshman, sophomore, and junioryears we can’t wait until vacations to leave,and just a few weeks ago I couldn’t wait toleave for the Bahamas.But the magic that lies in high school,and Hoover, is really in the joy we find incoming back. This summer the creators ofthe senior toilet seat, and a plethora of otherHoover alumni will make their trek back toNorth Canton and revisit memories.They will have regrets. They will havefond recollections. Most importantly,however, they will have each other. Becausewhen it comes down to it, being a seniorreminds us that our time here isn’t aboutleaving and making friends outside ofschool. It’s about staying and making friendsin this building.If I can leave any advice to the classesbehind me, it is to not bother yourselveswith trivial annoyances in Hoover. Don’tdwell upon the noisy girl in your math class.Twenty years from now we won’t rememberthat we couldn’t carry a backpack, that wehad to go up certain stairs or that in algebrawe could hardly pay attention.But the friendships, good times andhappiness represented by things such as thesenior toilet seat will remain in our mindsforever. My only regret is that we didn’tembrace its spirit sooner.Allen and Helen PfabeArby’sNick and Shari BagnoloBoske Law OfficesBruner CoxourpatronsubscribersCanton Aultman EmergencyPhysicians, Inc.The Canton Student LoanFoundationContinental Hair Fashions- KimOberster16 u the viking views u 05.13.05Danner Dental of North CantonDavid J. Farinacci, D.D.S.Discount Drainage SuppliesDr. Gary L. Giammarco, D.D.S.Goodyear Auto Service CenterHenry A. Selinsky, Inc.Human Development andCounseling Assoc., Inc.Jerry and Kathy SmitleyJim & Peggy SavageJohn and Patty Crofford/ BelmontBusiness SystemsJulie M. Thomas, D.D.S.Kumon Math & Reading Center ofNorth CantonDr. Larry J. BrandauMerril Lynch, Michael HuthMichael L. Reolfi, Attorney at LawMK Architectural Metal, Inc.Neurocare and Sleep DisordersNutraWise LTD Nutrition andWeightloss ProfessionalsThe Okey Law FirmRichard and Debbie GibbsRoger and Nancy KnudsenThe Rojek Consulting Group, Inc.Sam O. SimmermanShirley E. HowesSpitzer ChevroletSteve Wern Sign Inc.Terr-Paul Inc./McDonald’s Boband Hortense Bobbitt, ownersTire Source North CantonWashington Square Eye CareMr. and Mrs. William H.SchloenbachWilliam J. Miller, D.D.S.nV

dsav’s digestwe’vewordupgotletters to the editorTeacher favoritism unfairI don’t understand why some people atschool get in trouble and some do not. Alot of people say it depends on the teacherdependingon how laid back they are. I disagree;I believe it is teacher favoritism.For instance, in a certain class, a“teacher’s pet” may forget to bring his orher homework and no one says anything.But if someone who doesn’t talk muchforgets their homework, some teachersmake it out like it is some kind of evil ofthe world that the person didn’t do it andmake it a giant public announcement, thusallowing ridicule and embarrassmenttowards the “offending” person.Another instance is the dress code. I haveseen some people wear inappropriate clothingand get away with it while others mighthave an eighth of a millimeter of skin showing,and they are either handed two detentionsor an ISI......I can understand the occasional “I’lllet it slide this time” thing, but when certainpeople get away with whatever they aredoing constantly, it is annoying. All I wantis for the rules to be the same for everyoneno matter who you are or how you act.-Emily Boardman, 9Stop the sensationalismThis past year, Hoover has been filledwith new assemblies that attempt to scarekids into behaving. I’m not suggesting thatthe messages they send are false or that weWe all began high school with our ownagenda, schedule and list of things that wewanted to accomplish during our four yearswithin the multicolored walls of Hoover.We started out freshman, maybe not soconfident. Our sophomore years were filledwith homework galore, and we traveled forwhat seemed like miles to get to our lockersduring our junior years, only to returnmailshouldn’t pay any attention to these issues.I am saying that when I see a student soovercome by an assembly that he stumblesout of the auditorium, passes out and hitshis head against a brick wall, maybe we’vetaken it a bit too far.The assembly I’m referring to is the“Street Smarts” presentation May 4. I sat,or squirmed rather, in my chair watchingthe most repulsive, disgusting, nauseatingpictures I have ever seen, while the sophomoreand senior classes groaned at the sightof another disclaimer warning of the graphicand sickening pictures to come. I was supposedto be learning about wearing myseatbelt and keeping off drugs and alcohol,but my mind was somewhat consumed withthoughts like, “Wouldn’t it suck to have mybrains come out the back of my head or burnto death in a car?” It’s like I was learningabout trauma by being traumatized by allthe pictures. Makes sense, right?How can the administration force permissionslips to watch a PG movie in classwhen at the same time, that same administrationcan drag me from my class to spendan hour and a half of the most horrendouspictures of dead bodies that they can find?Hoover students can handle the truth withoutbeing lied to, without being subjectedto graphic photos and stories for an hourand a half and most definitely without beingoverwhelmed to the point of passing out.-Kevin Zieber,10By: Sarah Upperman“Things do not change; we change.”-Henry David Thoreauto high school as seniors– the elders andexperienced high schoolers.Four years have passed and the carpetsquares are still multicolored, the cafeterialadies still greet us with a smile while we’rebuying lunch everyday and there are stillmisplaced trees all over the school.The school has not changed. We, the students,have.popular viewsWhich senior will you miss the“ most next year?”PAUL FRANK,9:“Danny Savage, becausehe’s one of the funniestkids I know andsomeone that I reallylook up to.”PAT ORR,10: “Ashley Muffet, becauseshe’s been in my speech class for the lasttwo years and next year. Speech III won’tbe the same without her.”EMILY GREEK,10:“I’m really going tomiss Sarah McCort,because she is a hugeleader on our team,and she makeseveryone feel reallyimportant.”LAURAMOKODEAN,9: “I willmiss my brother, Joe....I admire him somuch. I don’t knowwhat I will do withoutJoe for the next threeyears.”MICHELLEMAITERT,11: “Theseniors on the basketballteam, becausethey’ve always been theleaders.”NICK STANLEY,10: “Adam Marshall,because he has been such a great friendover the years, and he is probably the mostmoral and intelligent kid I know.”JOHN SPREAINDE,10: “ChristineSpreanide, because she’s my sister andwe’ve gone to school together and see eachother everyday. But now she’s going awayto college.”MRS. HUSTON,SECRATARY: “I willmiss them all, because Ienjoy talking withintelligent youngadults.”TOMMY JEFFCOTT,11: “I really can’tchoose just one. I’ve made so manyfriendships with different seniors that Iwill miss them all.”05.13.05 u the viking views u17

[ scene ]Students write, perform playsSpeech II acts it outKaci Lapp Staff WriterOne would expect to find drama studentsperforming on stage. However, Speech IIclasses have stepped outside their comfortzone of formal speeches to write, block andperform their very own plays.“I think it’s a really good experience,”junior Britney Thompson said. “We writeand produce it, and it’s all us!”Speech II teacher Miss Jennifer Hilkerattributes the Speech II students’ enthusiasmfor the project to the fact that performingplays is a completely different kind ofspeech.“It’s a creative outlet as opposed to moreformal speaking,” Hilker said.Thompson said that writing and performingthe plays is just part of the “long butfun” process that Speech II is undertaking.According to Thompson, the classes also coordinateall the costumes and props, anddecide who will be invited to see the performances.To begin, the classes work togetherto write their plays.“As a class, we sit down and come upwith a concept, a basic idea with charactersand plot, then we start writing a script,” seniorMegan Liber said.Junior Matt Andrews feels this is the mostdifficult part of the process.“[Agreeing] upon the plot…is difficult,because we all have different ideas and wecan only pick one,” Andrews said. “Eventually,it all comes together.”Andrews explained that outside of theacting roles that everyone is assigned, thestudents must also take on jobs such as director,publicity agent, stage director andothers.“Those jobs are assigned to people ineach class. I’m the stage director as well asan actor in the play ‘Murder Me...Not,’”Andrews said.Thompson, who is a business coordinatoras well as an actor, will be performing inthe play “Out With a Bang.”“It’s kind of a high school reunion gonewrong,” Hilker said.Students can find out for themselves May20, when “Out With a Bang” debuts inHoover Hall. “Murder Me Not” will debutMay 19.Both Andrews and Thompson admit that,although the plays are a lot of fun, there is ahuge time commitment.Thompson said her class has spent thelast five months working on the plays. Hilkerset aside the entire fourth grading period todevote to the plays, using two to three weeksto write the scenes and five to six weeks toblock and put the plays together.“It’s a large commitment,” she said. “Wework on some things outside of school likeblocking scenes, refining our jokes, butthere’s a lot of laughing and we work welltogether.”Liber, who co-directed the ‘murder mysteryspoof,’ “Murder Me...Not” with seniorSean Kostelnik, said her class utilized thePAM MCCARTHYextra time they had during the sophomores’OGT week to start the writing process.“Once or twice a week that period wasreally long, so we took that time to write thescript,” she said.Andrews felt that despite all the time andwork involved, the knowledge gained wasworth the time invested.“I learned that people really think differently,and that compromise is good,” he said.In agreement, Liber stressed the importanceof compromise.“It’s hard when you don’t see eye to eyewith someone else…you have to learn togive and take,” she said.Thompson also learned a lot from thetime she’s spent working on “Out With aBang.”“The play-making process is extremelyhard,” she said. “It’s not just the lines yourcharacter has to say, it’s the stage directionsthat they have to follow that bring the playto life.”Hilker feels the best and worst part ofthe learning experience lies in the fact thatstudents take such an active role in the wholeprocess.“The success is so dependent upon thestudents,” Hilker said. “It all fits togetherwhen students are cohesive. If there is tensionor distress, it’s harder for the productto come together.”Liber, who is also in Drama Club, feelsthat the knowledge she gained during theplay-making process came from the fact thatthe class alone was responsible for writing,directing, and acting in the play.“This entire thing is our creation…all ofthis is ours,” she said. “There’s a lot of satisfactionin that and we’ll get a lot more outof it knowing it was ours.” nV18 u the viking views u 05.13.05u(opposite page) Senior Matt Ducey looksthrough the wardrobe. He directed “HardCandy.”u Junior Jacob Milligan acts in “HardCandy.” He plays an inexperienced andunemployed man interviewing for ajob.u(Left) Matt Andrews and CarolineCorzine reherse for their Speech II class play.Speech students will perform on May 19-20in Hoover Hall.

Seniors direct ‘Scene’[ scene ]PHOTOS BY EMILY KUHNKaley Smitley Staff WriterLights, Camera, Action!Well, not quite. The student productionof “Scene” is actually a series of threeshort plays – and the people who ordinarilywould shout these words on the film set areactually Hoover students.Seniors Matt Ducey, Megan Liber and ChrisRichards directed three one-act plays presented tothe public May 1.The student directors were responsible for choosing ascript, holding auditions, casting roles and directing theplays. Liber directed “Check, Please,” a story about an ordinarycouple looking for love who embark on a series of disastrousblind dates with various characters. Ducey directed “HardCandy,” another tale of zany characters, this time focused on theworld of job interviews. Richards directed “All I Need to Know ILearned in Kindergarten,” a comedy centered around a kindergarten’sproduction of Cinderella.Drama Club adviser Mrs. Ginny Herman has enjoyed observing her studentsassume a role out of the spotlight.“I’m just sitting back and letting them take charge,” Herman said. She added“The kids are doing a great job, though they’re all a little bit stressed – now theyknow what it’s like to be in my position.”Herman believes that this production of “Scene” was superior to those in the past.“It’s probably the best production yet, simply because the kids are so dedicated,” shesaid. “I wish we could put on productions like this more than once a year.”“Check, Please” director, Liber, agrees with Herman’s assessment of this year’s “Scene.”“It’s a really great cast this year. Everyone’s creative and different, and they all bring somethingnew to the stage,” Liber said.However, as Liber discovered, directing the cast is quite different from being in it.“I now totally appreciate what directors go through,” she said.Herman empathized with the difficulty of the student directors.“They’re finding out that it’s a lot of fun, but that it’s also a lot of stress,” Herman said.Despite having to make the major adjustment from acting to directing, Liber believes her acting experienceserved her well as a director.“What helped me in being a director was my acting experience, because you know what the actors need,” shesaid. “I was able to apply my experiences.”All of the student directors found their time in the director’s chair to be extremely rewarding.“It ended up really well,” Ducey said. “I thought it was nice to feel proud of something you and a group of otherpeople created.” nVDOMINICREOLFInV05.13.05 u the viking views u 19

[ scene ]TOUCHSTONE PICTURES/USED WITH PERMISSIONJames Williams Staff Writer‘Guide’ has the answer‘Hitchhiker’s Guide’ entertains on film“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” isn’t just a movie; it’salso a useful tool for determining whether the viewer has anythingresembling a sense of humor.The film opens with a Broadway style musical number performedby dolphins. According to a major religion on some planet, the universewas created by an unfathomably big sneeze. An army of extraterrestrialsoldiers can’t negotiate a waist-high gate because it’slocked from the inside. If none of this is amusing to you, then youmay want to check your pulse.The movie hones in on one important question that man hasbeen asking himself since he first tried to walk upright, fell flat onhis back, and found himself gazing into the endlessly starry skyabove him.“The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy,” by Adams, is now in itseighth incarnation. It has appeared as a radio show, a record album,a series of books, a computer game, a stage show, a comic bookand a towel.Which means there is quite a fan base behind “The Guide,” givingdirector Garth Jennings a unique task: satisfy an immense andhugely varied fan base while still appealing to newcomers of theseries. He succeeded for the most part.The usual problems with movies made from books don’t happenin this case, partly because of how many times “The Guide”has been redone, and partly because Adams himself wrote the screenplay.You’ll see a unique cast of characters go through a torrent ofrandom situations that begins from the first dolphin dance numberand doesn’t end until after the final credits.The story is mostly about Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman), thehapless Englishman who is thrown into said situations, starting whenhis longtime friend Ford Prefect (Mos Def) informs him that he isfrom outer space. His friend is a writer on the highly unproductive20 u the viking views u 05.13.05staff in charge of eternally updating and revising the standard repositoryfor all knowledge worth knowing: “The Hitchhiker’s Guideto the Galaxy.”They meet up with the self-kidnapping, starship-jacking Presidentof the Galaxy: Zaphod Beeblebrox (Sam Rockwell) and Trillian(Zooey Deschanel) who he met at a party on earthThe film version of their story has them sort of looking for theultimate question to life, the universe and everything. Though thereis a certain amount of randomness to the movie because, like thebooks, there are plenty of side stories, with the pseudo-romance ofArthur and Trillian taking the lead in most of the movie.Ford and Trillian never really do anything. Arthur comes off asa bit of wimp, while Zaphod is more dumb than crazy (he’s funnierwhen crazy) and the story does lag once or twice, but through allthis, it’s important to remember that most of the time you won’tnotice because you’re too busy laughing. These are the kinds ofgripes you can only think of after you leave the theater.But those are the only bad details, and details are one of “TheGuides’” greatest strength. Nearly every aspect of the film lookslike it was plucked straight from the mind of Adams, and any fan ofthe series will be thoroughly satisfied with the Vogons and theirconstructor fleet, Marvin the chronically depressed robot, and thePlanet Factory Floor of Magrathea.But what would a pretty picture be without great music? Just apicture, that’s what. Joby Talbot composed a brilliant soundtrack tocompliment every scene. Anyone who can give us an electronictune, a Mexican street song, and an Angelic hymn in the space ofthree minutes and make it sound smooth and natural belongs somewherebetween the ranks of “genius” and “savior.”The sights and sounds are beautiful. The dialogue and detailsare great. The acting and general story flow are not bad, and it’shilarious. There’s always that.Call it a must-see for anyone with a sense of humor and atolerence for general sci-fi weirdness. nV

Noise[ scene ]Chris Glover-‘Hell Isn’t EvenThat Funny’/A&MIn today’s music world, it’s hard to tell oneartist apart from another. Originality seems tobe a thing of the past. No one worth mentioninghas come out with something new andfresh, until now.Chris Glover’s debut album, “Hell Isn’tEven That Funny,” showcases originality atits best. With the album, Glover has come up with his own brandnew style.The first track, “Stand on Your Seat,” is weird, and there is noother way to describe it. The verses are rapped Limp Bizkit-stylewith laid-back country backing and a poppy chorus.The song, “Something You Already Knew,” will be stuck in yourhead all day. The horns in the background give it a jazzy, classicedge. One minute, Glover is rapping; the next, he’s hitting the highnotes. It is one of the best unique songs I’ve heard for a while.Overall, the CD is enjoyable if you’re looking for somethingoriginal. With all of the sounds Glover includes in his music, you’rebound to get hooked on a few of his melodies. - Logan WernWill Smith-‘Lost and Found’/InterscopeAt one time, Will Smith would have runcircles around the rap cliques of today’s hiphopscene, but it seems that maturity has put aleash on classic Big Willie style.From the days of “Summer Time” and “Miami,”Smith’s rhymes have always beenclever, but it is clear that in this later album,original beats have fallen by the wayside. The very first song stealsthe theme from “Spider Man” and induces the urge to immediatelychuck the album off into the street.Smith ups the cheese factor again by devoting an entire song toa girl who found Jesus and proclaiming his own faith. Not to offendpeople who found Jesus, but it is clear that Will is trying toohard to make his family-friendly point. Yes, Will, we all know youdon’t swear in your raps, but you never had to remind us before.Thank all things “jiggy” that just when it seems Smith has becomehip-hop’s answer to Christian rock, he seems to get his “swaggerback.” A little help from Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg bringsback some credibility and an important lift to the record.Overall, if you can look past the afterschool special rhymes, theend of the album is worth hearing. More than that, this is the recordyou let your parents listen to and possibly even your minister, but itis also the record you practice your best moves to. - Lindsy WiseJeremy Fetzer & JordanJeffords-‘Two’/Basement ProductionsMany high school music novices with guitars and some freetime brag about how good their hypothetical album would sound,should they ever get around to recording it. But seniors JeremyFetzer and Jordan Jeffords have actually acted on their respectiveartistic visions—and have succeeded immensely.“Two,” their sterling debut, is a happy, genre-blending meltingpot of what their web site accurately describes as “Happy Hardcore/Pop/Trip Hop.” The album, which is the culmination of months ofhard work on the parts of Fetzer and Jeffords, showcases the talentof several Hoover students—including senior Chris Daigneault (whoplays an excellent sax solo in a cover of “Remix to Ignition”), DustinDelong and Eduardo Garduno (who rap with precision and ferocityon “Basement Rock,” which sounds like a forgotten B-side fromthe Beck catalogue) and Hoover graduate Kevin Doyle (who playsa mean mandolin on “Hoo Hoo”). Jeffords, who co-wrote severalof the songs, pops up several times throughout the album, both inrecorded conversations with Fetzer and under the guise of “FrankieDelight Robinson.”The combination of Fetzer’s skilled guitar playing and Jeffords’expert beat-making is what gives the album its originality. It is hardto compare the album to anything else. Fetzer seems to have a naturalgift for melody, often times sequencing harmonious guitar parts.This is especially evident in songs such as the catchy “Passion FruitPeople” and the tuneful “Elizabeth Says.” And Fetzer’s sense ofhumor is very evident on the acoustic covers of “Drop it Like it’sHot” and his remix to “Remix to Ignition” (which he refers to asexamples of his love for “mainstream hip hop music”). When Fetzercommands the listener to “drop it like it’s hot,” it’s hard not to grin.“Two” is an example that future music-oriented Hoover studentswill want to follow. The album is definitely worth the $5 it’s beingsold for. Buy the album now, because “Fetzer” and “Jeffords” aretwo names that will one day be among the music industry greats.- Aaron Miller05.13.05 u the viking views u 21

Aaron Miller Staff WriterIn the grand, ever-changing universe ofcinema, a few key laws of film have alwaysrung true. One of the most important tenetsis as follows: some movies deserveremakes; some don’t.The minds behind the clichéd,Fate looks good for ‘love’Emily Misanik Staff WriterAccording to Webster’s dictionary, fateis defined as the supposed force, principleor power that predetermines events. Therehave been many romantic comedies thattake a downfall after stressing this element.Even though “A Lot Like Love” has thetrailer and previews of a doomed, overhypedlove story, it pulls away with class.This is not just the normal boy-meets-girl,boy-loses-girl, and boy-wins-girl back tale.The movie starts out “seven years ago”when Emily (Amanda Peet), a punkishwoman, locks eyes with small town boyOliver (Ashton Kutcher) in an airport. Theyboth end up on the same flight and have afling onboard, but as soon as they land, theyboth decide to part ways in New York City.They agree they couldn’t be more wrongfor each other, but for some reason, fatekeeps pulling them back together. They laterend up exchanging phone numbers so thatthey can keep in contact. As years pass, they22 u the viking views u 05.13.05MGM/USED WITH PERMISSION‘Amityville’:commonplacepredictable movie that is “The AmityvilleHorror” have directly violated this statute.The original “Amityville” and itssubsequent sequels were trite at best.In the opening scene, the viewer istreated to several grisly murders at the handsof a demonetized youth. These slayings arefollowed by several faux news clips inwhich horrified authority figures expresstheir disgust and dismay (much like thescenes used in the recent “Texas ChainsawMassacre” remake).A year after the brutal homicides, GeorgeLutz (Ryan Reynolds, who previouslygraced the screen in “Van Wilder”) and hisnewlywed wife Kathy (Melissa George)move themselves and Kathy’s three childreninto the abandoned abode which theybelieve to be a beautiful home in the townof Amityville. Even after the realtorreluctantly informs them why the house issuch a steal, they remain adament in staying.The first few scenes with the Lutz familyexcessively showcase George’s fatherlyaspirations (he spends every availablecontinue to rely on each other for comfortafter their messy breakups, but in reality,they are falling for each other even moreeach time.This romantic comedy, directed by NigelCole, tests the maxim of whether true loveis meant to be. Fate, or something a lot likeit, keeps bringing Oliver and Emily together.For each encounter, one or both of them isunready to make a commitment.Yet it’s clear, even tothem, that they connect betterwith one another thananyone else in their lives.Although there are manycorny clichés, “A Lot LikeLove” tries to steer awayfrom the stereotypical lovestory.Heartthrob Kutcher deliversan impressive performance,one of his best andmost serious roles. Hischemistry on screen withmoment hugging and palling around withthe children) and it is not hard to see wherethe movie is heading. George quicklybecomes possessed by the evil of the house,and the children are frequently haunted byAmityville spirits (who are almost alwaysrepresented by underdeveloped CGIeffects).“Amityville” seems to borrow heavilyfrom “The Shining” in both subtle andobvious ways. George’s character is muchakin to Jack Nicholson’s raving, bloodthirstyJack Torrance, and the scene titlesare a blatant “Shining” steal (every tensescene is followed by a shot of a black screenwith small, white lettering reading “Day 13,Day 17,” etc.).Although “Amityville” offers a fair shareof startling moments, its plot is often timesbanal and unsurprising. Many of the plottwists are not only predictable but expectedas well. Perhaps the next group offilmmakers who decide to re-do“Amityville” will have the ingenuity toimprove upon the original. nVPeet really boosts this movie. The romanceand zest they have between each otherseems like reality. A strong connectiongives hope to the audience and allows oneto fall in love with the characters. Asidefrom the two main characters, there are alsomany other familiar faces, including actorsAli Larter and Jeremy Sisto, the best friendsof the two.“A Lot Like Love” canbe compared to “WhenHarry Met Sally;” it maynot be as high up on therankings as the Meg Ryan,Billy Crystal movie was,but it ranks on the top ofmy list. This movieprogresses well, and althoughthere may not be alife lesson taught, it doesshow that destiny can bringtwo people together, creatingsomething a lot likelove. nV

Although we cannot promise publication, please let us know about yourcultural event! E-mail us at vv1nc@northcanton.sparcc.org.13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21Last chance tosee May Fiestaat Hoover Hall –2 p.m.The Blood Brothersperform at theAgora – 7 p.m.Punchlineperforms at theAgora –7:30 p.m.May/JuneNew York Dollsperform at theHouse of Blues –7 p.m.Bright Eyesperforms atthe Agora –8 p.m.The Killersperform at theScene Pavillion– 8 p.m.Open Mic Nightat Muggswigz –7:30 p.m.Velvet Revolverperforms atTower CityAmphitheater –8 p.m.29 30 31 1 2 34Memorial DayNo SchoolFinal examsbegin todayLast day ofschool!Drowning Poolperforms atPeabody’sDownunder –8 p.m.Billy Idolperforms at theScene Pavillion– 8 p.m.22 23 24 25 26 27 28Issue 12 of TheBusses leaveVocational CommericialViking Viewsfor Cedar PointPhotography Portfolio Reviewcomes outat 8 a.m.at the GlenOak Career Center –8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.todayOasis releases“Don’t Believe theTruth”Total Chaosperforms at PiratesCove – 7 p.m.Last day ofschool forSeniors“45 SecondsFromBroadway” at theNorth CantonPlayhouse –8 p.m.May Fiestaperformancein Hoover Hall– 7 p.m.Junior/SeniorProm at the OhioArmy NationalGuard Armory– 8 to 11:30 p.m.After Prom atHoover– 12:30 to 4 a.m.A Static Lullabyperforms at theAgora – 7:30 p.m.Spotlight: Benn DraherOlder siblings often influence students in manydifferent ways. For some, it’s sports and others, music.But for senior Benn Draher, his brother inspiredhim to take video productions.“I’ve always been fascinated with film, and whenmy older brother took video productions, I just fellin love with it,” Draher said.In video productions, the students take turns beingwriters, directors, producers, cameramen andworking various other jobs on the set. The studentsfilm HVTV and Vista as well as other projects. Someare individual and others are as a class.“I like to have fun and create little things for entertainment,”Draher said. “I also do a lot with graphics.”Draher is planning on attending the School ofTelecommunications at Ohio University for videoproductions.Growing up, Draher often thought about pursuinga career in music; however, gradually he becamemore interested in film.“Music is almost like the movies in a way,” Drahersaid. “It’s a way that you can express yourself.”Draher currently participates in the Hoover Band,the Ultimate Frisbee Club and the Relay for LifeTeam. He also helps Meals-On-Wheels and Habitatfor Humanity. Draher was taught to help those whoneed him.“I know if I was walking in their shoes, I wouldwant all the help I could get,” Draher said. “I guess Ialways felt that it’s the right thing to do, and I wantto give back to the people.”- Ashley FogleASHLEY FOGLE05.13.05 u the viking views u 23

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[ sports ]SPORTS: CAPTURED[clockwise from top left]: Freshman AliLindeman watches the batter during asoftball game against Louisville. Photo: Ms.Pam McCarthy u Junior Ryan Carpenterkeeps his eye on the tennis ball during tennispractice. Photo: Shannon Pifer u JuniorJimmy Eberts runs as part of a relay team ina meet against GlenOak. Photo: Rachel Bosyju Senior Brian Scheller winds up to pitchin a recent game. Photo: Shannon Pifer uMembers of the lacrosse team stretch beforepractice. Photo: Cathy SamaraTennis team sweeps leagueTyler Drake Staff WriterOut on the tennis courts behind HooverHigh, a dynasty is being made. The defendingfederal league champion Vikings repeatedas champions in dramatic fashionon April 30 at the Hall of Fame FitnessCenter.Winning in all five flights, the boys tennisteam, dominated their federal league foeswith a perfect score of 40. Their nearest competitionwas Jackson with a score of 28, followedby GlenOak and Boardman with ascore of 26, and Perry taking fifth with a scoreof 25. For the Vikings, the success in thistournament proves not only their federalleague dominance, but also their readinessfor any competition that lies ahead.“This shows how solid our team is, andthat we are ready to take on anyone,” saidsenior Greg Allensworth.Senior Jimmy Voglegesang agrees thatthis success is a precursor of things to come.“We’ve already beaten all of the federalleague teams, so this just proves that weare ready for any challenges ahead of us,”Vogelgesang said.The Vikings were led by Voglegesang,the teams No. 1 singles player. Despite beinginjured, and down early 3-1,Voglegesang overcame Jackson sophomoreAlex Hosner to capture an individual titleby a score of 8-6.Also winning as an individual was seniorCasey Eck, who captured the federalleague title for No. 2 singles players withan 8-4 victory over GlenOak sophomoreMatt Jefferies. Junior Ryan Carpenterrounded off the trifecta for the Vikes by defeatingGlenOak sophomore Ryan Musille8-2, to win the No. 3 singles title.The Vikings won both doubles flights aswell. Having to overcome the greatest defecitwas the No. 1 doubles team of sophomoresChris Magoon and Jordan Sands who at onepoint trailed Jackson’s double team of AdamHosner and Matt Anderson 4-1. Holding theJackson duo to only one more game, Magoonand Sands emerged victorious 8-5. Roundingoff the perfect day was the No. 2 doubles teamof Allensworth and sophomore DrewBolender who won by a final score of 8-4.Such success must be earned, however,as the team has been working togethersince the end of the girls season last fall.“We have a strong team that has workedhard together all year,” said Voglegesang.“Our success was a combination of hardwork, dedication, and the will to win.”Allensworth added.The success of this year’s team willlikely have a carryover effect for futureteams. Current JV players have learnedfrom the current varsity players much ofwhat it takes to be successful.“Their resilience in coming from behind,has taught me that no matter whatthe score is, I should never give up,” saidjunior Murad Assaad.Assaad’s doubles partner Rob VanCleveagrees that the accomplishment of the teamthis year will benefit the program for yearsto come.“They have set a standard of excellencefor us to follow in coming years,” saidVanCleve. nV05.13.05 u the viking views u 25

[ sports ]sports updatesBaseballAfter 19 games, the varsity baseball team is currently 11-8 and is tied withLake for fourth in the Federal League with a 5-4 record. The Vikes traveledto Austintown April 29 and dealt the Falcons their first Federal League loss.The team took a trip to Wooster May 3 for the first round of the OHSAAtournament, but came home empty handed after a 13-3 loss.26 u the viking views u 05.13.05Boys TennisThe boys tennis team competed in the Federal League tournament April20. The Vikings swept the tournament, winning in every flight. Singleswinners were Jimmy Vogelgesang (left), Casey Eck, and Ryan Carpenter.The doubles teams of Chris Magoon and Jordan Sands, as well as GregAllensworth and Drew Bolender also captured Federal League titles.SoftballAfter dropping a game to Perry, the Vikes battled Kent State Universitypitching recruit Jason Patton and beat Perry 5-4 in extra innings. The Vikeswill end their season with a home double header against Marlington and apair of games against rival Jackson.(At left is junior Josh Runner)Story: Tyler Drake u Photo: Shannon PiferThe varsity Softball team defeated rival Jackson with a score of 3-1. JuniorDebbie Warner hit a three-run homerun in the first inning, scoring the LadyVikings’ only runs. Due to poor weather conditions, their game againstBoardman was cancelled, as was the Tournament of Champions that wasscheduled April 30. As the weather improved, they went on to defeatManchester 9-0, improving their overall record to 11-2. (At left is juniorAbbey Lindeman) Story: Ashley Kline u Photo: Ms. Pam McCarthyGirls TrackWith wins in upcoming meets against Jackson and GlenOak, the girls trackteam could guarantee a Federal League Championship for the 2005 season.Recently, Hoover beat Perry in a dual meet on a cold, rainy Tuesday. Ledby seniors Ashley Muffet, Sarah McCort, and Madison Woods, the teamdefeated the Panthers. The girls will participate in the Federal League Invitationaltonight. (At left is freshman Alyssa Marulli)Story: Ben Schillig u Photo: Rachel BosyjBoys TrackThe Hoover boys track team lost to Perry, their first loss of the season. BrianBader won the 800, Rob King won the 100, junior Matt Andrews won the300 hurdles and freshman Nick Stroemple won the mile. The Vikings alsofinished fifth at the Walsh Jesuit Warrior Relays. The 4x200 team of King,Kyle Feinberg, Danny Savage and Nathan Logan broke a meet record. Theywill participate in the Federal League Invitational tonight.(At left is junior Zane Shetler) Story: Katie Rojek u Photo: Rachel BosyjLacrosseThe boys lacrosse team played Walsh Jesuit April 26 and fought to an 11-7win. Junior Tim Gates led the team with four goals, while junior AndrewArmour (left) had three, freshman Andrew Dahl scored two and sophomoreJake VanVranken and senior Grant Keeney each added one. The team thenlost 16-4 to Dublin Jerome April 29, bringing the team’s record to 7-4.Story: Kyle Roshak u Photo: Cathy SamaraStory: Jeff Wallick u Photo: Shannon Piferthe BESTof theBESTDebbie Warner: Hit athree-run homerunagainst Jackson in a recentsoftball gameAshley Muffet: Placedfirst in the shot put at thePenn Relays4x200 boys relayteam: Broke a meetrecord at the Walsh JesuitWarrior RelaysTim Gates: Scored fourgoals in a Lacrosse gameagainst Walsh JesuitVarsity boys tennisteam: Swept every flightin the Federal LeagueTournamentMatt Andrews: Wonthe 300 meter hurdles ina meet against PerryEvan Merten: Hit ahomerun in the baseballgame against FitchMerritt Woods: Brokea school record in then100 meter hurdles.

Danny Savagen While most ofthe track and fieldathletes had theweekend of April 30off, senior AshleyMuffet did not takea day of rest.Instead, sheparticipated in theprestigious PennRelays at the University of Pennsylvania.Since athletes are only allowed to participatein one event, Ashley chose to throw the shotput, her best event. With a throw of 49’5.25,” Ashley easily won the high schooldivision. Not only that, her throw would haveplaced sixth in the elite college division.sports briefsthe wide world of sportsYOGAIf the same old work out routine is getting boring and you’restarting to feel stressed, it may be time to try something new. Yogacan be a relaxing addition to almost any workout, and it helps tosynchronize your body and mind.Seniors Jessica Oravec and Natalie Gago both participate in yogaclasses at the YMCA.“The Y has really good classes,” said Gago. “They turn downthe lights and play music.”“I really enjoy [yoga]…it makes your body and mind feel better,”Gago said.Gago initially began doing yoga to relax, and has continued toattend classes at the Y for a little over a month.“It’s my senior year, I had my term paper and college [applications],so I went to do yoga for relaxation.”Oravec has been participating in yoga class for several months.Oravec originally tried yoga because her friends thought it wouldbe a fun activity to do together.“Amy King and Adele Vergis started and I’m friends with themn The only experience some people havewith Washington D.C. is the eighth grade tripthere. But the 2005 football team will get tomeet some of the locals, albeit in NorthCanton. For their season, the Vikings willplay Calvin Coolidge High School, which hailsfrom the nation’s capital. Junior EvanMerten feels that this addition to theirschedule will help the Vikings in the long run.“It’s going to help us get better experiencewith the teams we play,” he said. “Insteadof seeing the same teams, we will get toplay people we never have before. It will beunexpected because we won’t have anyscouting reports.”Some people may have heard of CalvinCoolidge already, since the have previouslyplayed the MassilonTigers. Merten said hethinks that Coolidgescheduled Hooverbecause they wantedLINDSY WISEsome bettercompetition.“They wanted somegood competition, andthey felt a good way todo this was to come toOhio and find a teamthat would play themand we said we would,”he said.n Although theydon’t get the musicwhen they come up tobat, or the largeRACHEL BOSYJdsav’s digestso we decided it would be fun to do together,” Oravec said.Oravec said yoga has helped with her flexibility and has madeher more aware of her posture.“It’s really relaxing and [it] works on flexibility,” Oravec said.“It’s also a good way to relieve stress.”Gago agrees that the benefitsof yoga include increasingyour flexibility, removinglactic acid and feeling relaxed.The North Canton YMCAwill offer free yoga classes toall members Monday-Thursdaystaring June 6. Both girlsrecommend trying yoga.“It’s definitely worth yourwhile,” Gago said.KT Bello Staff Writeru Senior Jessica Oravecstretches durinig a yoga classat the YMCA. Many Hooverstudents do yoga as a way torelax and work on flexibility.crowds that the varsity does, the JV baseballteam still has found a way to have asuccessful season. They have started off12-1, with their only loss to Austintown Fitch.Sophomore Seth Allman attributes this tothe fact that the team works well together.“We play as a team and have noindividuals.” he said.This winning attitude is something thatAllman believes will carry over for the nexttwo seasons.“Hopefully, we don’t lose a game for therest of the year,” he said. “And senior yearhopefully we’ll go to State and win.”Although it is way too early to see howwell the sophomores will do when they areseniors, one thing is still certain – they arehaving a really successful JV season.MERRITT WOODS05.13.05 u the viking views u 27

on parDominic ReolfiA peek into the futureAlas, as all great things must come to anend, so must the last sports column. Butbefore I leave, I would like to leave you witha few predictions for the coming months.1. Next year is the Cavs’ year.Okay, so I was wrong halfway throughthe season when I said that they would makethe playoffs, but who wouldn’t have agreedwith me. Cleveland is a city where teamsmiss going to the Super Bowl because of a99-yard, last second drive, or they get withina strike of winning the World Series, only toblow it. Does a late season collapse reallysurprise anyone?This off-season is important. New ownerDan Gilbert better make the right decisions,or LeBron could be gone.2. The Browns will get better, but won’tmake the playoffs.I like what Phil Savage has done. Newrunning back Reuben Droughns, acquiredfrom Denver, along with Braylon Edwards andKellen Winslow, will make a tough offensiveattack, but the offensive line is still weak. Isee new quarterback Trent Dilfer leading theBrowns all the way to first; a first pick innext years draft. Rookie Charlie Frye lookslike he could get some playing time if Dilfermesses up.The defense is better with draft picksBrodney Pool and Antonio Perkins, along withGAME FACESJeff WallickSean Jones who was hurt last year, but thedefensive line is going to be the problem.This team is still a season or two awayfrom making the playoffs.3. Look for North Carolina to have aterrible season.Sorry Mrs. Nicodemo (as I can see myEnglish grade dropping), but it doesn’t takea brain surgeon to figure out that the TarHeels are in trouble. They lost their seventop players, including Sean May, whoreceived the Most Outstanding Player Awardin the championship game.Everyone knows that they practicallywalked into the championship game, facingOakland then Iowa State before nearly losingto Villanova. The Tar Heels were the bestteam in the Nation this year, but they didn’tface anyone leading up to the Championshipgame. They would be lucky to finish third inthe ACC next year, due to the loss of a lot oftalent from other teams.4. Maurice Clarett will be a star.It doesn’t matter that he hasn’t playedfootball for two years, or the fact that hehad a bad combine workout. Clarett can flatout run the football. I’m still not convincedhe got a fair deal at Ohio State, but having aloud mouth and a “me, me, me,” attitudedoes one thing: it puts him in the samecategory as half the players in the NFL.Since he wasdrafted by Denver,which turns outhigh caliber runningbacks every year,look for Clarett toleave his mark onthe NFL. Let’s justhope it’s in the formof a record, not awin against the Browns.5. What is going on with the Indians?I’m stumped on this one. Last year, theBullpen was horrendous, blowing save aftersave while the offense kept them close. Thisyear, after the Indians added Kevin Millwoodand Arthur Rhodes, the pitching is fine, butthe offense is only scoring 3.6 runs per game.They are last in the majors in team battingaverage and on-base percentage. This hasstarted them of with a 11-14 record thatdoesn’t seem to be getting better.6. Watch out for the Hoover Football teamnext year.Many underclassmen got a lot of playingtime last year. There are a lot of juniors withexperience and they will lead this team backfrom a dismal 1-9 season. Look for them tobounce back and have a great year.This year has been a lot of fun. Have agood summer.RACHEL BOSYJAna KidderGirls TrackCareer Highlights: Ana hasbeen running track since seventhgrade and competes in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash,4x100 relay, 4x200 relay and thelong jump.Typical Week: Track practiceis held after school at the stadiumtrack Monday-Friday from3-5 p.m. Dual or Tri meets areheld on Tuesdays andInvitationals are held on Saturdays.Tip For Success: “The importantthing is to recognize that ittakes a team and the team oughtto get credit for the wins andlosses. Successes have many fathers,failures have none.”28 u the viking views u 05.13.05Brian BaderBoys TrackCareer Highlights: Brian has beenrunning track since seventh grade andalso competes in cross country. He runsthe 800-meter run and the 4x800 relay.Brian has won the 800 the past threemeets against Lake, Boardman and Perry.He has also placed in the top seven inthe 800 in every invitational he’s competedin.Typical Week: Brian and the boystrack team practice after school at thestadium Monday-Friday from 3-5 p.m.Meets are held on Tuesdays and the teamis up early on Saturdays for Invitationals.Tip For Success: “Train hard in practiceand listen to the coaches becausethey know what they are doing and howthey can help. Give everything you haveand do your best.”RACHEL BOSYJ