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A lookinside:Can we trustTressel?Pg. 6“We allscream forice-cream!”Pg. 5Speaking of screaming,check out our review ofthe latest thriller!Pg.10Copley High SchoolFriday, May 27, 2011Spanish teacher Mr.Hendrickson and his students havebeen keeping tabs on a good cause– literally.This year, Hendrickson offereda simple challenge to his classes:collect as many pop tabs as possibleas a donation to Akron Children’sHospital, which then takes the tabsand exchanges them for money tohelp pay for kidney dialysis.To create a little classcompetition, he promised thewinning class a pizza party;however, he never expected theamount of support he would soonreceive from his students.Over a one-month period,his students donated 97 lbs of poptabs, with his winning 5-6 classcollecting 37 lbs.DrumbeatVol. 5Spanish classes raise mucho dinero for dialysisBy Adam BrownHendrickson, having a friendwho in her teen years neededdialysis, had no difficulty infinding motivation for his cause,and he wanted to encouragestudents to help those in need aswell. Hendrickson believes that“Life only lived for yourself doesnot satisfy our desire to be or dosomething great in life,” and that“Giving your time, talents, andresources to help others makes theworld a better place.”With the acquired funds frompop tabs, Children’s assists in thepayment of kidney dialysis forfamilies with inadequate insurance.Kidney dialysis is the purification ofthe blood when the kidneys cannotdo it themselves; the process takesabout three hours and one mustundergo dialysis about three timesa week.The blue and gold go greenSenior Kerry Johnson waters plants in CHS’s greenhouse,a new addition this year.Photo by Amanda WannerBy Amanda WannerCopley-Fairlawn schools have been promoting an environmentallyaware community. With Earth Day exhibits at the high school,the Summit County Tour of Gardens sponsoring the Nature Zone atArrowhead Elementary, recycling bins at the high school, and studentssuch as Alex Stopar, the district is truly doing its part to help preserveMother Earth.The students of Copley’s Environmental Club constructed a varietyof exhibits in honor of Earth Day. Senior Kerry Johnson explainedhow the exhibits focused on the earth, air, water, and fire.“My exhibit wasn’t restricted to one natural hazard; our group did amix of all four. I also helped out with a few other exhibits but everyonewas really committed,” Johnson shared.English teacher Mr. Malcom has been advisor of the EnvironmentalClub since last April. He has helped to reestablish and maintainthe greenhouse in the high school and has spearheaded several otherprojects.According to Malcolm, the most rewarding aspect of this duty ispassing on his passion. “I get to really see students connect from somethingthat’s bigger than themselves,” he said.The Environmental Club’s next task is planting flowers in thecourtyard behind the library.Senior Alex Stopar finished building a chicken coop at ArrowheadNeedless to say, this procedureis expensive, costing roughly$50,000 per patient, per year,and pop tab donation is a mannerin which people can help thosein need, both medically andfinancially.Akron Children’s has promotedthe pop tab collecting challenge forwell over 20 years and has raisedthousands upon thousands ofdollars because “cartons” of tabsare brought in daily. But why stopat the pop tab?After ripping off the pop tab,one can donate the aluminum canitself for the hospitals “AluminumCan for Burned Children”fundraiser, which has the samegoals as the pop tabs program butas you may have guessed, it assistsburn victims.Partaking in this venture is morethan easy, and it is very beneficialto those in need of assistance for arecurring procedure.If you wish to join the cause,start and call 330-543-8773 fordirections to the pop tab drop-offarea.Spanish students collected97 lbs of pop tabs for AkronChildren’s Hospital.Photo courtesy of Mr. HendricksonSenior Alex Stopar takes care of a chicken at the coop hebuilt at Arrowhead last summer.Photo provided by Alex StoparElementary last summer when he needed to complete his final assignmentin order to become an Eagle Scout. Stopar decided to choose anenvironmentally friendly cause since he needed to create a non-profitservice project that would help the community.The chicken coop took around 15 hours to finish, and Stopar chosethe project because of its convenience.“I live close to the school, plus I am an alumnus from the elementaryschool, so I wanted to give back to it,” he explained.Stopar has not only built the chicken coop at Arrowhead, but hehas also helped out with several other environmentally-aware projects.He recently assisted a Girl Scout by planting flower beds by the FortIsland Community Park. Although he has no future projects planned,he still visits the chicken coop he created and has an upcoming privateshowcase featuring his project.Shortly after school lets out, the Summit County Tour of Gardenswill be featuring Arrowhead Elementary’s Nature Zone. This is the firstpublic garden to even be selected for the tour. On each of the selecteddays of Nature Zone, more than 800 people will be passing through.If students are looking for volunteer hours, they are encouraged tovisit Arrowhead on May 21 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. and on June 4from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., where they can join the helping hands of theEnvironmental Club to further the development of the Nature Zone.Issue 5BudgetcutsremainambiguousBy Abigail GrableIt’s no surprise that the stateof Ohio has major budgetary problems.The issue of spending was atthe forefront of the 2010 gubernatorialelection, and newly-electedJohn Kasich is now working tostraighten it out. Unfortunately, alarge part of that process involvesimposing cuts in the field of education.“Education is the backboneof society,” Copley SuperintendentBrian Poe explained, “and it shouldbe one of the last things to be cut.”However, school districts all overOhio are bracing themselves forthe inevitable hit that is to come.The Copley-Fairlawn district willactually fare better, though, thanother districts in the area, since wewere able to pass our levy last August.Because of this achievement,no drastic, immediate changes willbe imposed to Copley schools.What changes will occurthough? The Copley-Fairlawn districtis projected to receive a 57.2percent decrease in state fundingfor the next school year, whichtranslates to about $943,000.Furthermore, our district can anticipatea decrease of $700,000 instate funding for fiscal year 2013.Since the phase out of the TangiblePersonal Property Tax will createan additional 2.4 million dollardecrease for the Copley-Fairlawndistrict over the next four years,local dollars will likely be divertedelsewhere.Superintendent Poe clarifiedthat there is no specific knowledgeof which programs of Copleyschools will be affected by the budgetcuts. Since the district has nohired positions that could readilybe disposed of, imposing thesechanges will not be so straightforward.Class size could inherentlybe affected, but nothing iscertain. The Copley-Fairlawn districtis simply going to work withsimilar districts to make its voiceheard, keep parents and communitymembers informed, work withclassified unions and teacher associationsto try to stretch its budget,and tighten its belt on spending.By continuing to be fiscally responsible,we can reduce the impact ofthese startling budget cuts.

May 27, 2011 Copley High School Drumbeat2NewsCopley’s big three compete for valedictorian spotBy Abigail GrableThey are the over-achievers; the ones who flood their schedules with AP classes andsacrifice their lunch periods in order to boost their GPAs. They are the certified “brainiacs,”who can tackle just about any math problem orchemistry experiment known to man. They are the rolemodels for students everywhere and the ones who haverepeatedly put Copley schools on the map for academicexcellence—and they are also best friends.Seniors Saajid Moyen, Edward Pang, and KyleSutter have been toeing the line between close buddiesand avid competitors ever since middle school.Together, they’ve participated in numerous extracurricularactivities, such as Science Olympiad, AcademicChallenge, and band, and they have strived to achievesuccess in school. Despite the inevitable tension thatsuch competition creates, all three agree that their similargoals and involvements haven’t had any deleteriouseffects upon their friendship—in fact, they claim quitethe contrary.“Since we take the same classes, we can help eachother with homework,” Sutter said.Clearly, though, this trio isn’t your typical studygroup. Moyen, Pang, and Sutter comprise the top threestudents of the graduating class of 2011—that is, theyhave the three highest GPAs. But with so much otherthan schoolwork to do, how does one achieve such afeat? These three attribute their success to lots of dedication,perseverance, and a fearless attitude.“A lot of students are afraid to take multiple AP classes because of the workload,” Moyenexplained. “But if you work hard, you can make it through.”Moyen is currently enrolled in six AP classes, while Pang and Sutter each take five.In addition, all three have particular teachers to thank for their achievements.Saving lives one pint at a timeFirst time donor sophomore VincentO’Leary is all smiles after donatingblood.Photo by Emma WebbBy Emma WebbA few minutes of time and one pint ofblood is all it takes to save up to three lives.The Red Cross hosts a yearly blooddrive at Copley High School, giving staffand students the chance to help those peoplein need. On May 6, an estimated 207 liveswere saved thanks to the 69 students whoeach donated one pint of blood.Blood drive supervisor, PattyRichardson, said, “It [the blood] is for peoplethat have been in an accident and havelost a lot of blood; when they get tothe hospital red blood cells are veryimportant so that their brain and vitalorgans get enough oxygen. If they’relow on blood, they’re going to needmore immediately.”First time donor sophomoreVincent O’Leary, has wanted to giveblood ever since he entered highschool.“I think it’s good to help outpeople like that; I’m helping someonethat I’ve never met, and they’re goingto use my blood,” O’Leary explained.In order to give blood there arevarious eligibility requirements. TheEdward Pang, Saajid Moyen, and Kyle Sutter, seniors inthe running for the title of valedictorian, observe a foamingsolution.Photo by Abigail Grabledonor must be healthy; at least 16 yearsof age with parental consent; and if thedonor is over the age of 18, he/she mustweigh no less than 110 pounds. If onewishes to donate double red blood cells,the requirements vary. For males, thedonor must be at least 5’1” and weigh130 pounds. For females, the donormust be at least 5’5” and weigh 150pounds.According to Richardson, “beinghealthy is extremely important. Youcan’t donate even if you think you havea little bit of a cold,” she explained.“If that virus is still in your blood andeven though you feel as if you’re okay,if someone very sick in the hospitalgets your blood, the virus could end upkilling them.”While there are multiple bloodtypes, only about seven percent of peoplehave O Negative blood. Out of thatseven percent is senior Ryan Messner.“I try to give blood as often asI possibly can,” Messner explained.“Every month I donate because I’m ONegative, which means my blood is universaland can go to everybody.”According to the Red Cross, “currentlyonly 3 out of every 100 people in Americadonate blood. ”Donating blood rewards one with thesatisfaction of knowing that a life is savedbecause of them.If interested in donating blood, visitwww.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.Senior Ryan Messner gives double redblood cells.Photo by Alaina Bartel“My sixth grade science class was one of the hardest classes I had ever taken,” admitsPang, “so I appreciate that the teacher challenged me.”Speaking of science teachers, Moyen, Pang, and Sutter find common ground in theirappreciation of Mr. Young, and each agree that he is their favorite teacher at CHS. Youngrealizes the “personal motivation and sacrifice” that onemust have in order to achieve academic excellence, andhe commented on the effect these students’ successeshave had on others.“Saajid, Edward, and Kyle have demonstratedthe qualities necessary to be in contention this late intheir careers. Not only have they set high standards forthemselves, but they have also helped elevate the overallacademic success of many in the senior class,” Youngexplained.The one teacher for whom the three are all grateful,however, played a very large role in their early successes.“Mrs. Forchione really pushed us to get involved inScience Olympiad, and she taught the gifted program ina way that was really beneficial,” shared Moyen.The three agree that Forchione kept them motivatedto go above and beyond the typical expectationsfor students.Undoubtedly, these boys’ successes will continueto stack on top of each other as they enter college inthe fall. Moyen will study computer science, math, economics,or a combination of the three at the Universityof Pennsylvania; Pang will major in engineering atNorthwestern University; and Sutter will double majorin business and bioengineering at Miami of Ohio. Regardlessof which one edges out the top spot, these three will always be remembered as theutmost achievers—and simultaneous best friends—of CHS’s class of 2011.Copley’s got talentPhoto by Amanda WannerAt the Spring 2011 Talent Show, Nick Martin and the Whalers, ft. “The Whalettes,”captured the first place trophy for their rendition of Phil Collins’ song “In the Air Tonight,”with a homemade music video, and a mathematically inspired parody of Lady Gaga’s “BadRomance.” Martin wrote the lyrics of “Math Romance,” replacing Lady Gaga’s famous lyrics,“I want your bad romance,” with the catchy, “I want your T-89.” He and the band dedicatedweeks of time to deliver a spectacular performance.Photos by Alaina BartelDuet partners Iesha Hale and Bria Nealplaced second, singing “Beautiful” by ChristinaAguilera. Although this is the girls’ firsttime competing together, their performance,complete with a slideshow of all the beautifulwomen at CHS, made quite an impressionon the audience.Tramel McMillan won third place, rappingan original composition titled “WhoDat.” Getting a positive reaction out of theaudience, a large crowd of groupies ran upalong the stage to sing his lyrics with him.

May 27, 2011 Copley High School Drumbeat3OpinionA word from the editorBy Abigail GrableLately, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking. With prom and graduationpeeking around the corner, I’ve started to reflect on my highschool years and the lessons and experiences that have stuck with meuntil this very day. My line of thought is typically more logical thanphilosophical, but I don’t feel like I can rightfully leave the Drumbeatwithout sharing some of these contemplations with all of you.I want to start off by reminding everyone that high school is anecessary, yet minor, phase of life. In the midst of all of the drama,pressure, and stress that high school inevitably brings on, it’s importantto remember that it’s not a true model of the real world, and thatit doesn’t last forever. Who you are in high school does not definewho you will be for the rest of your life—as you encounter new endeavorsand move on to college, the chances to make fresh starts willbe plentiful and relieving.Next year, I’ll be attending a school with over 35,000 undergraduatestudents, and I personally cannot wait to meet as many newpeople as possible, and to show them all, from the get-go, the kindof person I am. Sadly, I think that the clique-i-ness of high schoolprevents people from really getting to know each other, but it doesn’thave to be this way. When you stop holding yourself back, you canshow your true colors to each and every person you meet.On that note, I can’t overstress the importance of not beingafraid to make meaningful relationships. Wherever you go, you willundoubtedly find people about whom you truly care. Don’t be afraidto share with them just how much they mean to you. Compassion,in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful gifts that one can give toanother—so why keep it to yourself? During this past year alone, Ihave witnessed the formation of so many different and unique families.During my first night as a hostess at Longhorn Steakhouse, Ibonded with co-workers and immediately felt at home. Then, onceI joined the CHS track team for the first and last time, I witnessedthe most tremendous amount of unconditional support that I haveever seen among a group of people. These experiences have provento me that compassion can grow amongst almost total strangers, andthey’ve inspired me to find a new family everywhere I go.All in all, the most important thing to keep in mind while enduringhigh school is that your biggest failures will stem from nevertrying. Always embrace new experiences, and disregard the possibilitiesof rejection and pain. Extract positive lessons from negative experiences,and always revert to that one thing that motivates you toget through tough times—how do you think I’ve survived senioritis?The most helpful thing for me is to keep sight of the larger pictureand to never let the setbacks and stresses of life prevent me fromrecognizing its majesties.In the end, your effort and hard work will not be fruitless. Behumbled by your personal accomplishments, no matter how seeminglyinsignificant some may be, because they will far outweigh allof your shortcomings. Someday, if you follow your heart, you willbecome exactly the person you wish to be—until then roll with thepunches, laugh it all off, and enjoy the ride.Eating organic wasn’t originally coolJoke of a jobBy Adam Brown$38,500,000,000.That’s more moneythan I can ever imaginehaving. It’s a ludicrousamount of money, and to most, an unfathomableamount. However, money, like time,is relative.Our federal government is cutting that11-digit number from our spending over thenext six months, which tends to follow thecurrent political consensus that the governmentneeds to spend less money. But, realistically,the government hasn’t cut muchmoney at all.Though $38.5B may appear to be a giantleap in the right direction, it’s a very, verysmall step towards reducing spending. Oneinfers this when one realizes that the UnitedStates government spent $260,000,000,000more than it received in February of this year.So over the course of six months, the federalgovernment is cutting under one sixth ofwhat it spent during the shortest month ofthe year - quite disappointing.More dramatic cuts are needed. Unfortunately,our government has spent so muchmoney, and consequently borrowed so muchmoney, that 15% + of every single dollar thatUncle Sam gets is spent on interest on ourloans to other countries.Sadly, few are willing to make the bigcuts in Congress because no one wants tobe the “bad guy,” but someone has to takeresponsibility. A house is repossessed if youdon’t make payments, yet the governmentcan spend away into the red without accountability.But, why is debt bad? Simple: it drainstax dollars and devalues our currency. If theAmerican debt skyrockets, the dollar plummetsin value, meaning individuals can’t purchaseas many goods with the same amountof money.If we continue borrowing money, weslowly pay it back, wasting tax dollars, meaningthat taxes individuals pay to perhaps improvethe terrible highways, are instead spenton paying off the Chinese, our largest creditor.Ending the government’s addictionto debt is critical for Americans now, andthe problem will only grow. If the governmentdoesn’t step up and stop spending likea chronic gambler in Vegas, America’s economicfuture looks bleak.Cartoon drawn by senior Megan ZimmerBy Jen SmaltzFor the past several years, beingenvironmentally friendly has becomea growing trend to reduce our carbonfootprint. More hybrids are on the road, ecofriendlyfashion is filling clothing stores, andeating organically is appealing to more thanjust “hippies.” With the USDA geneticallymodifying foods left and right, there’s nosurprise that people are getting tired ofeating beetle juice and sheep secretions, justa couple examples of some of the “lovely”ingredients in processed food.My mom was one of the first to hopright on the organic bandwagon. I rememberwhen our cupboards used to be stocked withjunk food, and regular stops at McDonald’swere common. However, the first time mymom came home from the grocery storewith an arm load of Whole Foods bags, akathe organic Wal-Mart, it was all over for us.It all started with the first pack ofNewman O’s replacing the Chips Ahoy! andthen came the substitution of soy milk. Sincethat time, things have gradually become moreeccentric in the Smaltz household. At leastmost parents don’t make their kids drink codliver oil - lucky me. There is a shelf in thepantry completely dedicated to my mother’sidiosyncratic vitamin collection. The namesfor organic foods that mimic the likeness ofpopular brands, such as Dr. Becker insteadof Dr. Pepper, can be fairly entertaining aswell.Shopping at Mustard Seed became apopular thing to do for the parents at myprimary school because Spring GardenWaldorf is commonly known as being full ofenvironmentally conscious individuals. Theone day I slipped up and had a Lunchable atschool, I was immediately shunned becauseof my undesirable choice in food. I distinctlyremember on one of the days I had forgottena lunch, someone gave me a stalk of broccolito compensate.Going organic wasn’t just a randomchoice to fit in with my friends at schoolor to appease my mother; I also made theswitch because of the several health concernsI have. I am anemic; lactose intolerant; andI possibly have celiac disease, which is anautoimmune disorder in which the immunesystem attacks itself every time someoneaffected consumes gluten. Going organic hasbeen beneficial to my health and even that ofmy cat, who now gets his own vitamins.I admit that when it comes to food Ican be a bit outlandish with my dehydratedgreen bean chips and flax seed, or maybe justfreaking weird, but I am comforted by thefact that a growing number of people arebeginning to share my appreciation of goingall natural. It’s nice to know that you didn’thave to be at Woodstock to live such anunconventional lifestyle.This month, when I went to apply fora job at Earth Fare, the new organic store inFairlawn, it was nice - for once - to standin a ridiculously long line at the checkoutbecause I was completely surrounded withpeople who shared my affinity for dehydratedvegetable chips.Obviously the idea is catching on andmaybe in ten more years everyone will begiving their cats vitamins, too, and I won’t bethe weird person who wrote an article abouther bizarre lifestyle.Copley High SchoolDrumbeatCopley High School Drumbeat3807 Ridgewood Rd.Copley, Ohio 44321Phone: 330.664.4999 x527068Fax: 330.664.4951sarah.petry@copley-fairlawn.orgEditorsEditor-in-Chief: Abigail GrableNews Editor: Adam BrownFeature Editor: Amanda WannerEntertainment Editor: Paula RamseySports Editor: Kelly FieldsLayout Editor: Iman AbdoulKarimPhotography Editor: Alaina BartelStaff WritersJen SmaltzEmma WebbAdviserSarah PetryNote: The Drumbeat, Copley High School’sstudent newspaper, is a limited public forum.Any opinions expressed are those ofthe author or speaker, and not necessarilythose of this newspaper, its staff, CopleyHigh School, or the administration.

May 27, 2011 Copley High School Drumbeat4FeatureHelping the restless “slow their roll”By Alaina BartelSixteen years ago, America was introduced to its firstenergy drink, Josta. Created by PepsiCo, it was the firstenergy drink made by a major beverage company, and itsoon started a chain reaction throughout the country.From 5-Hour Energy, toMonster, and Full Throttle, itseems as though Americanshave all they need to lead anenergized, on-the-go lifestyle.But what happens whenyou’re in need of a nap, andnot an all-nighter?Welcome Drank, a grapeflavored soft drink createdby the Innovative BeverageGroup. Containing threeactive ingredients: melatonin,rose hips, and valerian root,Drank allows people to kickback and relax.The human bodynaturally produces melatonin,a hormone used to assist sleeping, whereas rose hips andvalerian roots are herbs that induce relaxation.Being used in herbal teas, jam, jelly, soup, syrup, andmany others, rose hips are high in vitamin C, having theeffect of an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant.Valerian root has been used for thousands of years as acure for insomnia. Currently, it can be used to calm nervoustension, as well as reduce excitability, stress, cramping, andhysteria.Although Drank uses herbs and natural hormones,there is still controversy surrounding it.Health experts have cautioned the public that Drankinduces drowsiness and sedation, which may be unsafeto use with products that do parallel things, such as antidepressants.According to Gregory Carter, a neurologist on theBy Iman AbdoulKarimWhen junior Andrew Borgenrode the “Rollo Coaster” for the firsttime during a family trip to Idle WildPark in Pennsylvania, he didn’t expectthe trip to change his life. After experiencingthe unmistakable adrenalinerush, his fascination and desire to ridebigger and better coasters began. Aftertriumphing his first roller coaster backin Pennsylvania, he has conqueredcoasters 11 times its height and fourtimes its speed. Since 2007 he has routinelycharged his camera, packed awater-ride bag, and embarked on the2-hour car drive to Cedar Point --andhe’s done it 50 times.Borgen channeled his passion forcoasters and created www.cpguide.drewborg.com, a website that has nowflourished into something much biggerthan Borgen expected.“CP Guide originally started as ablog to provide news to members of aflickr Cedar Point group, but I realizedthat I could make something more outof it and CP Guide was born in Juneof 2009. The website has been growingever since it started and it has recentlybeen added to the Cedar Pointmedia list,” Borgen explained.So far, Borgen has visited sixamusement parks in four differentstates. His favorite amusement park,however, is Cedar Point in Sandusky,Ohio. During the summer, Borgenalways visits the park with his mom,dad, or sister Amy. He has been aclinical staff of the University Of Texas SouthwesternMedical Center, there is enough melatonin in the restsupplement to induce sleepiness, and this effect can happenrapidly.Suggestions have been made that Valerian root may behepatotoxic, or it may leadto chemically driven liverdamage.However, drinkingsomething is not the onlyway to rest nowadays.Using the sameingredients as Drank, LazyCakes are used for the samepurpose and are almostidentical in composition,besides the fact that a LazyCake is a brownie.Drank, a new product by the Innovative BeverageGroup, and Lazy Cakes promise to help consumersrelax and unwind.weekly thrill seeker at CedarPoint for the past four years andclaims to have never had anythingbut fun.“Plus, it’s been voted the‘Best Amusement Park in theWorld’ by Amusement Today forthe past thirteen years,” Borgenadded.The Millennium Force,a coaster which, in Borgen’sopinion is “tall, fast, and alot of fun,” tops his list ofthe best roller coasters he hashad the opportunity to ride.This summer he hopes tovisit at least one new amusementpark, and his eyes are seton Holiday World and SplashinSafari in Santa Claus, Indiana.Adding to the picture count ofhis site, which currently featuresover 150 photos of Cedar Pointduring the season and even photosof off-season coaster preparations,is another goal he hopes toaccomplish during the summer.Like every Cedar Point enthusiast,he is going to take on the challengeof riding all 17 coasters in one visit,but he says that unless he steals a child,something like that won’t be happeninganytime soon.Next summer, Borgen hopes to behired as a ride operator at Cedar Point.Later in life he would like to becomethe CEO of Cedar Fair, the companythat owns Cedar Point, or become theowner of an amusement park.Although Drankand Lazy Cakes may beconsumed by adults, theyare not safe for childrendue to the large amounts ofmelatonin in both.Furthermore, both products may prove difficult tolocate. Drank is only available at the convenience store andgas station, 7-Eleven; the closest 7-Eleven is in Cleveland.Nonetheless, a phone call to check if Drank is availablemight be a good idea before driving an hour away.It’s either a 60 minute drive for a single can of Drank,or just a click away to order 24 cans for $54.95 at www.drankbeverage.com.Lazy Cakes are a bit easier to obtain. They can befound at Magic City (convenience store) in Barberton,Ohio for $2.75; but online, the brownies sell 3 for $9.99 atwww.mylazycakes.com.So if resting is a priority over constantly being on thego, check out these products, and succumb to Drank’sslogan, “Slow your roll.”Junior Andrew Borgen, roller coasterenthusiast, stands with CedarPoint’s CEO, Richard Kinzel.Photo courtesy of Borgen.While many cringe at the merethought of plummeting 300 feetdownhill with nothing more than astrap across one’s waist to keep onefrom falling out, Borgen finds nothingbut joy in coasters.“I used to be scared, but afterrealizing that it’s perfectly safe andyou’re not going to fall out or die, it’san enjoyable ride that everyone needsto experience in their life,” Borgen explained.Cartoon drawn by senior Adam TablerWhat’s all the hypebehind Skype?By Iman AbdoulkarimWith 600 million Skype accounts in the world, 238million webcams sold last year, and 18 million people usinginternet webcam sites, communication is being revolutionizedwith gadgets that make millions of miles disappear with aclick of a mouse.Websites like Oovoo.com offer the advantage of seeingfriends face to face by simply logging into the site and invitingfriends to do the same. Freshman Maria Allen created anOovoo account the day before she moved into the districtfrom South Carolina in the summer of 2010.“Using webcams is way better than picking up yourphone to text or call them; you get to see that person live,”Allen said.The site is helping to ease her home sickness and makethe distance between her and her friends in South Carolinathat much less.“It helps stop my home sickness and missing my friendsby keeping me updated with what’s going on in their lives,and I can share what is happening in my life with them,”Allen confessed. She uses the site at least once a week duringthe summer to communicate with her old friends.Downloadable video calling software is also helpingstudents communicate with loved ones overseas. Skype, oneof the most popular types of video calling software, has 7million people online every second. Junior Yousef Mubarakis one of the 600 million people using the downloadablesoftware to communicate with loved ones in Jordan.“I think it’s a good way to help keep in touch withfriends and family,” he said. “I use it (Skype) to talk and tosee my family and how much they’ve grown and for them tosee how much I’ve grown.”He also jokes that the most important use of the softwareis so his family can see his beautiful face.Skype goes beyond just allowing its users tocommunicate from their computers; by downloading theSkype application, users can video call from phones, iPods,and iPads.Similarly, Apple guarantees that “now your smile willgo even further” with the new iPhone 4. The key feature ofthe new gadget is its Face Time application. iPhone 4 ownersare now able to video call with other iPhone 4 users withthe feature. Freshman Leah Mancabeli uses Face Time tocommunicate with her older sister who resides in Columbus,Ohio but travels frequently.“Face Time is so easy because when you are calling, youcan choose the face time option. It’s nicer to communicateface to face,” Mancabeli says.Many laptops and Macs now come with built incameras, but attachable webcams can be purchased as low as15 dollars from any electronics store or retail franchise.With communication becoming cheaper and moreconvenient, video calling and web chatting don’t seem tobe going away anytime soon. These gadgets are not onlyrevolutionizing the way we communicate, but they’re alsoredefining what it means to have a relationship with someone.Moving thousands of miles away or having relatives in othercountries doesn’t mean those people disappear for a lifetime;they are now becoming closer than ever.

May 27, 2011 Copley High School DrumbeatFeature5Copley’s own“If You ReallyKnew Me”SummertimeSweet TreatsZack’s Frozen Yogurt1530 West Market StreetAkron, OH 44313-714122 flavors of ice creamCost of small cone: $2.00Most unique flavor: SupermanEmployee recommendation: Mississippi MochaSeasonal flavors: Eggnog, PumpkinRizzi’s2809 Copley RoadCopley, OH 44321Three flavors of ice creamCost of small cone: $1.65Most unique flavor: TwistEmployee recommendation: Chocolate shakeDurbin’s Magic Freeze1284 Wooster RoadWest Barberton, OH 44203Over 20 flavors of ice creamCost of small cone: $1.70Most unique flavor: Purple cowEmployee recommendation: Hot fudge sundae withbanana custardWelch’s3254 Cleveland Massillon RoadNorton, OH 44203Over 20 flavors of ice creamCost of small cone: $1.85Most unique flavor: Blue moonEmployee recommendation: Oreo arctic swirl14 ice cream sundae toppingsMary Coyle’s780 West Market StreetAkron, OH 44303Over 20 flavors of ice creamCost of small cone: $2.35Most unique flavor: Maple walnutEmployee recommendation: VanillaSherbert flavors: orange, lime, raspberry, pineapple,lemon*Ice cream also served at the Diamond Grille andSheraton SuitesMcMoo’s1562 Akron Peninsula RoadAkron, OH 44313-5105Over 20 flavors of ice creamCost of small cone: $1.95Most unique flavor: Cotton candyEmployee recommendation:Strawberry cheesecake*Part of Nicole’s Connection Tanning Facilityand LaundromatBy Iman AbdoulKarimLifting her head and arching her bow, she closesone of her eyes and focuses in on her target. Thestring pinched between her fingers is quickly releasedand a cap on a two liter bottle 40 yards away comesflying off within seconds. “I am more capable than Ilook,” explains this freshman.Archery is a recreational hobby she has beentaking part in for four years, and she uses the skillwhile hunting. She says she loves archery because itrelaxes her and increases her ability to focus whilebuilding both lower and upper arm muscles.Her first year as a high school student has been“great because it’s so much better than the middleschool and [her] mom works in the building.” Eventhough she claims it was more than slightly annoyingbeing known as a staff member’s daughter, it also hadit’s perks.While there isn’t one person who has had thebiggest impact on her life, her family and friends arethe most important people in it.“All of them have helped me become the personwho I am today and will continue to help me grow,”she said.Besides her unique love for video games like Callof Duty and Tron Evolution, her passion for moviestrumps them all. The adventure of being takenaway from the world for two hours and watchingsomething that feeds her imagination is the reasonbehind this freshman’s love for movies. Some of herfavorites include Inception due to its “clever plot” and“Pride and Prejudice because it’s Jane Austen.”When she took a trip to Scotland over springbreak, she made sure to take the opportunity to checkout the movies and theaters there. She says that eventhough they get their movies later than the UnitedStates, they do know how to watch them in style.“Their movie theater looked really cool. Therewere blue and black lights everywhere and movieposters were almost 3D looking,” she said.The purpose of her trip was her mother’sinvitation to see the only school in the world whereevery student is equipped with an iPad. This was nother first trip to Scotland because her mother wasborn there and most of her family currently residesthere. Every time she visits Scotland, she says, it’salways a “fun and different experience.”“It’s so pretty; I want to go to college there, atEdinburgh University,” she said. “Not to mention,the bacon is delicious.”While some of her other unique hobbies includeher talent to imitate any person - her favorite beingBritish people because she loves their accents - thisfreshman is nothing less than surprising and describesherself as “witty and clever.” So if you really knowher, who is she?Answer on page 10

May 27, 2011 Copley High School Drumbeat7SportsSeniors committo continuingathletic excellenceBy Kelly FieldsMichelle DichlianIndiana TechSoccerShawn M. TaylorMt. Union Univ.FootballTim FriesMuskingum Univ.Track & Cross CountryJordan MosesMt. Union Univ.FootballKatie WebbCleveland StateCross CountryEmily RickerWalsh UniversitySoccerRoosevelt DotsonMt. Union Univ.Track & FieldLauren FrankWalsh UniversitySoccerJoe ConnollyJohn Carroll Univ.FootballJordan MuracoMuskingum Univ.FootballMegan ZimmerJohn Carroll Univ.Cross CountryJon GarrisonMt. Union Univ.WrestlingTJ WhiteWalsh UniversitySoccerBritney MerritMarietta CollegeVolleyballJanae TurnerCalifornia Univ.Track & FieldErika TribuziGrand Valley StateSwimmingPlease note: This does not include seniors who were featured in our fall issue, includingKaylie West (Ashland soccer); Latasha Samson-Akpan (Virginia Tech volleyball); Sasha Haverchak(Ohio Univ. soccer); Lexi Gruich (Ashland soccer); Hannah Seeman (Morehead Statesoccer); Hannah Tate (Wright State soccer); Sam Wheeler (Oklahoma Univ. wrestling); andTaylor Reif (Fordham Univ. basketball)Also, congratulations to Karl Hiss, who will be wrestling for Washington and Jefferson College;and Megan Rivera, who recently signed to play basketball for Ohio Wesleyan.

May 27, 2011 Copley High School Drumbeat8SportsCopley girlsget rough in powderpuffOn May 13, the sophomore class sponsored the return of the powderpuff game. As the games began, the freshmen had a close match against thesophomores while the seniors overpowered the juniors. The final match was a showdown between the seniors and the freshmen, and after two intense15-minute halves, the seniors emerged victoriously with a final score of 36-6. Coaches Dies, Falhammer, Sexton and Hendrickson called plays andhelped the girls dominate the gridiron, along with selected members of the football team.The freshman team huddles to decide their next gameplan.Photo by Terriona MorganSophomore Sydnee Leathers takes control of the balland drives for a touchdown.Photo by Terriona MorganThe junior girls stop and pose for a picture beforethey battle with the seniors.Photo by Terriona MorganJunior Leila Aceto showcases herstrength as she prepares to take on theseniors.Photo by Terriona MorganSophomores brainstorm a strategy to step uptheir game.Photo by Terriona MorganFrom left to right: Seniors Kaylie West, Hannah Seeman, Audra Giancarli, Erika Tribuzi, AbbyGrable, Sam Hylbert, and Taylor Reif. Several members of the senior girls team relax and enjoytheir achievement.Photo by Terriona Morgan

May 27, 2011 Copley High School Drumbeat9EntertainmentBig topbestsellertranslateswell to bigscreenBy Amanda WannerIn the recently released Water forElephants, director Francis Lawrence and histeam create one of the “greatest shows onEarth” with their rendition of Sara Gruen’sbestseller.Both the novel and film are set in the eraof America’s Great Depression. Audiencesfollow the story of Jacob Jankowski, playedby Robert Pattinson, a young man who hasrecently lost his parents and inheritance. Asthe plot opens, Jankowski flees and becomesa vet on the traveling circus of The BenziniBrothers.During his few months with TheBenzini Brothers, he stumbles into a mixof love, pandemonium, and lust. When theyoung Jacob falls in love with not only thecircus’ main attraction - but his boss’ wife- Marlena Rosenbluth, played by the lovelyReese Witherspoon,his situationbecomes even morecomplicated.Christoph Waltzdoes an admirablejob portrayingJankowski’s boss,August Rosenbluth,who is a charismaticbut dangerousand paranoids c h i z o p h r e n i c .August is recognizedas the antagonist inWater for Elephants,for he is physicallyabusive and stands inthe way of Jacob andMarlena’s romance.Strengtheningthe love of Marlena and Jankowski istheir love for animals and the circus’ mainattraction, Rosie the elephant.As a fan of the book, I noticed a fewminor contrasting scenes in the movie--mostof which were not noteworthy, although thebook stresses Jankowski as an elderly man in anursing home. Throughout the book, severalchapters were dedicated to the frustrationsof assisted living and growing old in general.The movie fails to elaborate on the subject ordevelop the nurses who impacted his elderlylife.In both the book and the movie, thephrase, “water for elephants”is mentioned, but themeanings are very different.In the book, Jankowski is anold man in a nursing homewho becomes upset whenanother resident claims tohave brought water to theelephants back in his day.This catalyzes flashbackswhich altogether helpedintroduce the storyline.As for the movie, whenyoung Jacob is initiallyconvincing August toemploy him, August offershim the job of fetchingwater for the elephants. Atthat point in the story, TheBenzini Brothers did nothave any elephants.Although the chemistry betweenWitherspoon and Pattinson could have beenstronger, the movie still reminds us that thereis something deeply true about the worldunder the Big Top and that life itself is ashow not to miss.Summer Reading List:Top 10 New BooksBy Paula Ramsey10. I Beat The Odds byMichael Oher: For lovers of TheBlind Side, this is the true storythat inspired the movie, as told bythe man who lived through it all,Michael Oher.9. Lies that ChelseaHandler Told Me by Chelsea’sfriends, family, andother “Victims”: This bookcontains all the things thefamous comedian has toldher peers, whether true ornot.8. Siren by Tricia Rayburn:When the fearless JustineSands is found dead after a supposed“cliff diving accident,”her younger sister Vanessa mustfind out the truth.7. Summer of Fear by LouisDuncan: For fans of The Orphan,Summer of Fear followsthe life of Rachel and her familywhen they take in Julia, and thehorror that follows them.6. Sisterhood Everlastingby Ann Brashares: Thelong-awaited fourth book inthe Sisterhood of the TravelingPants series arrives this June,telling the tale of the fourfriends that grew apart.5. Spoiled by HeatherCocks: When Molly Dix’smother passes away, she issent to Hollywood to livewith her movie star fatherwhom she’s never met.4. Dead Reckoning byCharlaine Harris: The 11thbook in the Sookie Stackhouseseries, which inspiredthe popular HBO seriesTrue Blood, contains evenmore vampire drama thanever before.3. The Cypress House by MichaelKoryta: Arlen Wagner useshis psychic abilities to keep himselfalive, but they also put himinto some dangerous situations.2. Bossypants by TinaFey: The famous comediantells of her much accomplishedlife - the good andthe bad.1. Twisted by SaraShepard: Yet another bookin the Pretty Little Liarsseries, Twisted catches upwith the four friends aftera traumatic year has passed.Look for it in July.

May 27, 2011 Copley High School Drumbeat10EntertainmentBuffy The VampireSlayer, a book/television series thatdebuted roughly adecade ago, was apopular depiction ofmodern vampirism.The most recent addition to thegrowing trend is the Twilight sagaof books and movies.Scream 4 livesup to its killerreputationSuper vintage: Dracula byBram Stroker spawned themany forms of vampirepop-culture that are presenttoday.Sucking the life out of the mediaBy Jen SmaltzIt all started with that awful excuse fora novel…When it was announced that theNew York Times Bestseller, Twilight, wouldbecome a full length motion picture, allpreteen girls experienced a simultaneousstroke. When it was said that teen heart throbRobert Pattinson would be playing the leadrole of Edward Cullen, even the middle-agedsoccer moms began to swoon. When I firstread the Twilight saga, I myself must admitthat I was smitten with the fictional characterwho would have given Aaron Carter a run forhis money. But once the books skyrocketedin popularity, my infatuation wore off.The craze with the undead is as old asReally old: The Munsters wasa television show during the1960’s which depicted a modernday family of vampires andother odd creatures.the human race, but since the movie industrydiscovered it would pay for their foreignconvertibles, they jumped right on thebandwagon. The opening night of Twilightalone grossed over $7 million. While theensuing sensation has continued to rake inthe dough, several popular spin-offs haveerupted from the movie that started thetrend. Television shows such as True Blood,The Vampire Diaries, and Blood Ties have allbeen a product of the growing sensation.Throughout the past millennium,different historical figures like Vlad theImpaler, Erzsébet Bathory, and BramStroker’s Dracula have sparked legends of theblood-sucking demons. It seems that everygeneration follows the trend of having avampire fixation of sorts—unfortunately, themost recent phenomenon is the obsessionwith the unattainable but oh-so-desirable sexsymbol. Buffy the Vampire Slayer has nothingon the current movie industry and its desireto crank out films for which American teenagegirls (and soccer moms) will go gaga.In retrospect, I am not the only one whothinks that this current craze is becoming abit ridiculous. After months of shop windowsbeing full of cheesy Twilight merchandiseand 12 year old girls wearing “I love EdwardCullen” paraphernalia, the obsession hasfinally begun to settle down. It seems that fornow, the intrigue and mystique of vampirismhas subsided, but who’s to say when the nextepidemic will occur?Cleveland’s “hometown hero”By Alaina BartelRevolutionary. If one were to describeColson Baker’s music, that would be it.My perspective of music has foreverchanged since the day his lyrics streamedthrough my headphones; and apparently,I’m not the only person that his music hasimpacted.Going by his stage name Machine GunKelly, this rising star is from Cleveland; manycall him our “hometown hero” and state thatthe “king never left” (referring to Lebron).From surfing through MGK’s Facebookpage, I’ve discovered that he has the mostloyal and devoted fan base I have ever seen.I think the reason that MGK has suchamazing fans is the fact that his lyrics hithome for many of his listeners who are goingthrough the same struggles that he hasendured throughout his 21 years of life.Specifically his newest mixtape titledLace Up is by far the best piece of work thatI have had the chance to listen to, and it hasdefinitely changed my expectations of today’srap artists.Concerts to check out this summerBy Paula RamseyJune:1 The Maine: House of Blues4 Grace Potter: House of Blues4 Josh Groban: Quicken Loans Arena4 Phish: Blossom7 Panic at the Disco: House of Blues11 Brad Paisley: Progressive Field14 Glee Live: Quicken Loans Arena23 Kenny Chesney: Blossom27 Lee DeWyze: Musica27 Matisyahu: House of Blues29 R. Kelly: Wolstein CenterTake, for example, the third song on themixtape, and my personal favorite, “End OfThe Road”:MGK tells his listeners to “live for themoment, and not by the past, homie, liveeach day like it’syour last” along with“if you only have24 hours, and 1400minutes, before yourdreams gone, thenyou better go and liveit.”The way he verbalizesthese wordsmakes his lyrics evenmore powerful. Youcan hear the acheand pain in his voicethat sounds like what he is saying is his mostheartfelt advice on how to live your life.Literally every verse in this song has aconnection to me and many other listeners;that’s what I love about his music. Anotherfavorite of mine from the mixtape is the 11thsong, “Been Through It All.”July:1 Kid Cudi: Quicken Loans Arena5 Katy Perry: Quicken Loans Arena8 New Found Glory: Clay’s Park8 Rascal Flatts: Blossom9 Three Days Grace: Clay’s Park10 Wiz Khalifa: Time Warner Cable Amphitheater15 Toby Keith: Blossom20 Vans Warped Tour: Blossom21 Keith Urban: Quicken Loans Arena22 Lil Wayne: Blossom26 Britney Spears: Quicken Loans Arena30 Taylor Swift: Quicken Loans Arena“This song is for everyone out therewho’s ever made it through the hard times,for everyone who’s ever had to struggle forwhat they wanted in life, this song is foreveryone who‘s had to sit through the darkdays before they saw thelight.”That is the openingline of this song, and it’s noteven him singing, but instead,he is literally talkingand communicating withhis fans, letting them knowthat he’s “been through itall.”Unfortunately, I cannotquote his entire mixtape;but I can give a wordof advice.My advice to you is this: if you wantto hear music that is starting a revolution ofpeople throughout the world, this country,this state, this city, and all age groups, goto www.mgklaceup.com and download hismixtape, no cash involved, and get ready to“Lace Up.”August:2 Journey: Blossom4 Suicide Silence and Unearth:Peabody’s5 Alice Cooper: Akron Civic Theatre5 O.A.R.: Jacobs Pavillion9 Sara Bareilles: House of Blues12 Janet Jackson: Jacobs Pavillion12 Tim McGraw: Blossom16 Kid Rock: Blossom24 Def Leppard: BlossomBy Adam BrownMany individuals know of the Screamfranchise, and to those of you that do butyou’ve neglected to see the movies, all youknow is that “some guy” dresses up in a costumeand kills people. But I assure you thereis so much more to the movies.Scream 4, following suit of the othermovies, focuses around Sidney Prescott, thecentral victim of all of the previous films.She and her close friends must evade the evercunning ghost faced killer who uses a knifeas his weapon of choice. The viewer is put upto the daunting task of not only discoveringwho the killer is, but determining his motiveas well.Though this may seem like a rathermilked and old plot for a horror movie, thefilm does not fail to disappoint. Director WesCraven flawlessly balances the feeling thatthe killer has some supernatural ability ofdisappearing, while preserving his humanisticqualities that the viewer encounters whilewatching the killer interact with his victims.Craven also throws in a good bit of humorinto the movie, without losing the effect of afrightening scene, of which there are many.The scenes themselves don’t have an effectof “freaking you out” like the ParanormalActivity movies. Instead, the scenes focuson making you jump out of your seat whenthe killer pops out, meaning that this movieisn’t for the faint of heart.Those with a weak stomach should alsobe wary of watching this film, since it isgraphic. Sparing the truly gruesome details,one can expect Craven to portray every aspectof the murders, from the knife enteringthe body to the even more visually unpleasantportions of seeing an individual in pain.The reason that I most highly urge youto see this excellent movie is for the ending;it is phenomenal. The identity of the killerscomes completely out of left field and the climacticscene of the movie has the viewer atthe edge of his seat.Recapturing the classic genre of a “scarysuspense”movie, Scream 4 is a wonderfulpiece of cinematic work.Answer to Copley’s “IfYou Really Knew Me”(page 5):Katherine CasidaCHS Freshman

May 27, 2011 Copley High School Drumbeat11The University of AkronElisha AllenAbdul AlmusaiteerKyle AltQuintell AntoineJosh BonnerMelissa BoswellJordan BurkeBen CampbellBrandyn CostaJordan CrossgroveDana DortMaddie DraffanAndrea DrotarBrandon EnstromNate FauldsMarlanea FranklinMike GangleAshley GeorgeAudra GiancarliKristin HaleZach HaysKara HemphillRyan HensleyChris JacksonAlex JanigianKerry JohnsonJR KlimoZachary KoozerSarah KruseShaneah LawlerJoe LentineJason LucasJessica MacClellanGen MartinMarten MasonShatha MatarBrent McKissonRichie MehokRyan MessnerTyler MillerLandon MolnarMatthew MorrisonHannah MuracoScotty NixonDominic NorrisCliff ParkerAlyssa PetscheNicolas PorterEthan PostBrian PriftiTyler RichardsonMegan RossTony SchneiderCara SpenglerAlex SzalayAdam TablerAlex TablerCourtney ThompsonShana TownsleyKenya TraylorBen VeachAmanda WannerCharlie WilliamsAnne Arundel Comm. CollegeZack SmithAppalachian State UniversityCasey NoonanThe Art InstitutesVictor SmithAshland UniversityJacob BogdanoffKenny ChuparkoffLexi GruichGreg SchoenewaldKaylie WestBaldwin Wallace CollegeAmanda VanGilderBlinn CollegeChristopher SibleyBowling Green State UniversityJenny CroftJessica GuedrasLawrence HarrisChris MartinPeter OstapowiczHazen TobarHunter WilliamsJoe ZbasnikBrown Mackie CollegeKalyn SkinnerUniversity of Cali., BerkeleyIrtaza HaiderCalifornia University of PAJanae TurnerCapitol UniversityCameron LaneMicah LewisCase Western Reserve UniversityMatt DrezdzonDevon KaufmanCarol KimImani ScruggsUniversity of ChicagoLear JiangUniversity of CincinattiSteve OrchoskyTaylor SkormanLeah ZorziThe CitadelAlex WornerCleveland State UniversityKatie WebbColorado State U - PuebloEterne MerzeauCuyahoga Community CollegeGinny LacyJennifer PessefallUniversity of DaytonShelby SchaffnerDevry UniversityJosh SnyderEastern Michigan UniversityDarius SimpsonFordham UniversityTaylor ReifSenior College ListOh, the places you’ll go...The University of KansasLaura AllenGrand Valley State UniversityErika TribuziGrove City CollegeAlena RumanHampton UniversityAisha QueenerHiram CollegeSalena RamseyIndiana TechMichelle DichlianJob TrainingBianca KennedyBritney CsonkaJohn Carroll UniversityAbby CarrollJoe ConnollyMegan ZimmerKent State UniversityChrista BairdHaley CornwallRonald DelpBlaine GillMichael GiorgioCameron KroppBrandon LeggettChris LoughrySarah MartinIan McCurrachChris MillerDonavon MosleyChina MossVictoria MoyerDanny O’DonnellKaitlyn RedovianElise RiningerChristina RobertsJennifer RobertsAshley RookardBrett SanfordWilliam SchneiderTre’ ScottMilton SibleyShannon WillettMarietta CollegeErika GillBrittney MerrittMiami UniversityBryan BaumgardnerJon BerkovitzBobby ReddKyle SutterMilitaryGabriella BurrellNate FauldsBrandon JerikMeka Purdie-MooreCameron PowellMinnesota State UniversityJoe LupoMorehead State UniversityHannah SeemanMount Union CollegeAmber CobbRoosevelt DotsonJon GarrisonJordan MosesShawn TaylorMuskingum UniversityAshley BerryTim FriesJordan MuracoNorthwestern UniversityEdward PangNotre Dame CollegeBrady OliverOakland UniversityEmma Hunko-HaynackOberlin ConservatoryHeidi MiddendorfThe Ohio State UniversityEthan AxeAlaina BartelAnnie BigginsDavid BorchikAlise CampbellEthan DayanAndrew DresslerSahand FarahatiAbigail GrableKate KoellnerSammy KotranRyan MantonNick MartinMichael MckelveyFrances NickersonTaylor OllisAlex StoparCurtis VrabecOhio UniversityAlex AbdoulKarimAdam BrownTrevor CannonKelly FieldsJames GehringKelsey GrafGrace SchoenbergerAlex SchulteLauren SweetenOhio WesleyanAlyssa JonesMegan RiveraOklahoma UniversitySam WheelerPenn State UniversitySpencer MigdalUniversity of PennsylvaniaJackson KulasSaajid MoyenRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteSarah HelferUniversity of Rio GrandeTangelique ColeUniversity of South FloridaCory HessedenceSpelman CollegeMahogany ColemanStark State CollegeDean CasanovaChris JacksonJonathan MarshallKourtney Van HornTemple UniversityAllison SchumacherUniversity of ToledoEthan BlashfordLisa CardoneErin CawthorneNicole CayeJessica EzzieVirgina TechLatasha Samson-AkpanWalsh UniversityLauren FrankSamantha HylbertBrenton KiserJaymes MartinEmily RickerTJ WhiteErica WiseWash. and Jefferson CollegeKarl HissWash. and Lee UniversityChris LevyCollege of WoosterRachael AleshireLarissa BranovackiLauren SchoenewaldWorkforceDavid AitkenBrandon BoswellDanielle BotosanAce FisherAshley GarciaErin GauthierTed HurynNancy HusztiErin LangTramel McMillanHaasun RodgersDan SislerSteve TodaroKhyel WalkerWright State UniversityHannah TateWay to goseniors!

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