Future drivers have options for training
By Bryant Garee
NORTHRIDGE - With the summer coming up, many of you freshman are old enough to take the
temps test and receive your permit. After you get your temps, there are several steps to take in
the process of driving school, and it’s nice to be able to take advantage of the wisdom of those
who have gone before you.
One way you can do your driver’s education is by simply signing up and going to classes. This
way is effective because you get the school experience which could be more effective for some.
It isn’t that great because it takes forever to get your in-cars scheduled and it takes away from
sports or anything you do. The classes are scheduled and you don’t get to pick the days you
want to go. With that said another plus way is that after three weeks you’re done with the
classes. Online can take anywhere from one day to six months to finish, depending on what you
do.
Some questions to consider are: Are you getting a good learning environment, and will you be
able to do your in-cars there? A con of taking the classes would be getting on the list to take in-
cars; it could take a while to get on the schedule, which is what happened to me. I also had to
miss practices for sports. If you take part in extra circular activities, then this may cause some
problems.
Another way to take your driver’s education is by doing it online. When you take it online, then
you can work on it whenever you want. You can take as much time as you’d like. If you want to
try and get it over with in a day then you can, or just want to put it off and do it when you’re
bored, then that is fine too. It works around your schedule. A con of doing online could be
paying for your in-cars. You’d have to pay for them because you can’t drive online; you have to
find a separate driving school and set it up with them.
Personally, I would go with the online route. You can do it whenever you’d like and whenever
you’ve had enough of it you can just quit, as opposed to driving school when you had to sit in a
four hour class pretending to pay attention. Also, when you schedule your in-cars, it will be a lot
quicker getting them scheduled. Traditional driving schools seem to book their in-cars a lot
further out.
-Bryant Garee (’15) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
By Bryant Garee
NORTHRIDGE - With the summer coming up, many of you freshman are old enough to take the
temps test and receive your permit. After you get your temps, there are several steps to take in
the process of driving school, and it’s nice to be able to take advantage of the wisdom of those
who have gone before you.
One way you can do your driver’s education is by simply signing up and going to classes. This
way is effective because you get the school experience which could be more effective for some.
It isn’t that great because it takes forever to get your in-cars scheduled and it takes away from
sports or anything you do. The classes are scheduled and you don’t get to pick the days you
want to go. With that said another plus way is that after three weeks you’re done with the
classes. Online can take anywhere from one day to six months to finish, depending on what you
do.
Some questions to consider are: Are you getting a good learning environment, and will you be
able to do your in-cars there? A con of taking the classes would be getting on the list to take in-
cars; it could take a while to get on the schedule, which is what happened to me. I also had to
miss practices for sports. If you take part in extra circular activities, then this may cause some
problems.
Another way to take your driver’s education is by doing it online. When you take it online, then
you can work on it whenever you want. You can take as much time as you’d like. If you want to
try and get it over with in a day then you can, or just want to put it off and do it when you’re
bored, then that is fine too. It works around your schedule. A con of doing online could be
paying for your in-cars. You’d have to pay for them because you can’t drive online; you have to
find a separate driving school and set it up with them.
Personally, I would go with the online route. You can do it whenever you’d like and whenever
you’ve had enough of it you can just quit, as opposed to driving school when you had to sit in a
four hour class pretending to pay attention. Also, when you schedule your in-cars, it will be a lot
quicker getting them scheduled. Traditional driving schools seem to book their in-cars a lot
further out.
-Bryant Garee (’15) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
High school art classwork to be exhibited at art show
By Lilly Chesser
Northridge- On May 12 Northridge High School will be holding its annual art show to display the works that the students have completed in various drawing, painting, and 3D art classes this year. This will be part of Fine Arts night exhibiting the work of all fine arts classes at Northridge, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Rooms and hallways will be filled with artwork from all students chosen at the discretion of high school art teacher Mr. Kirtland, and there will be special "senior boards" for graduating students to display all the works they have created that year. The work will be mostly flatwork, but there will be some sculptures and ceramics.
The art will be judged by a panel of staff members and members of the community with artistic backgrounds and awards will be given for different categories as well as “best of show.”
Kirtland says art shows are a great way to show off the work that students have spent the year creating. To continue generating funding for art classes, members of art club will be selling pottery made by students for donations with a $5 minimum. This money will be used to buy art supplies and fund new projects.
-Lilly Chesser (‘15) is the copy editor and staff writer for the Viking Vault.
By Lilly Chesser
Northridge- On May 12 Northridge High School will be holding its annual art show to display the works that the students have completed in various drawing, painting, and 3D art classes this year. This will be part of Fine Arts night exhibiting the work of all fine arts classes at Northridge, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Rooms and hallways will be filled with artwork from all students chosen at the discretion of high school art teacher Mr. Kirtland, and there will be special "senior boards" for graduating students to display all the works they have created that year. The work will be mostly flatwork, but there will be some sculptures and ceramics.
The art will be judged by a panel of staff members and members of the community with artistic backgrounds and awards will be given for different categories as well as “best of show.”
Kirtland says art shows are a great way to show off the work that students have spent the year creating. To continue generating funding for art classes, members of art club will be selling pottery made by students for donations with a $5 minimum. This money will be used to buy art supplies and fund new projects.
-Lilly Chesser (‘15) is the copy editor and staff writer for the Viking Vault.
Psychology and other college courses
By Daniel Neff
NORTHRIDGE - In past years Northridge has had a Psychology class that was taught by Mr. Snedeker, the government teacher. But this year they decided to do something different. First semester they had an actual college course in Psychology taught at Northridge. Students who took this class get college credit. Normally with a high school student taking a college course, the student would have to go to the college. But for this class, a college professor from COTC, Mr. Hocker, came to Northridge to teach.
This class was only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It was held during seventh period in Mr. Swickard’s health classroom. It was even taught like an actual college course. Mr. Hocker would lecture the whole period while students took notes.
The psychology course also requires students to do some work online. Students were each given a online code to connect them to the online class portal. They used a website called MyPsychLab, which is the website run by the publishers of the psychology book that was given to students. Students were required to take a quiz each week on this website. Each student was also given an account for COTC’s own online portal, called Moodle. This allowed Mr. Hocker to connect directly with the students. He could use this to do things like post calendars for the class and give students guided notes they could print out and use in class.
About 14 students decided to take the Psychology class including Matt Scott (15’), Haley Trimble (16’), Kevin Strong (16’), and Leyna Varney (16’). Megan Phillips (16’) says, “It’s a fun class, but it’s also a hard class because of the fact that it’s an actual college course.”
The only grades the students received in the class were quizzes taken online and in class, and tests. There was no homework or extra credit to help students get their grade up. This was a little different compared to what high school students are used to. They had to study extra hard for the quizzes and tests.
Although the class was only held for three days a week, they were still able to get through a range of topics like the history of psychology, neuroscience, and memory.
Hugh Prentice, a junior who took the class, says, “I’m really glad I signed up for it. The topics we go over really interest me, especially since I might major in Psychology in College.”
Mr. Hocker said, “I love teaching the high school students. They are always very interested in what I have to say, asking tons of questions and even arguing amongst each other about whatever I’m teaching. It’s also a fresh switch to be teaching a small class, as opposed to the normal large college classes I’m used to teaching.”
When students picked classes for their 2014-2015 year, Psychology was only available to juniors and seniors. Students who chose this class had to take math and English Compass tests and pass them with at least a 80%. This class will be available again next year with the same Compass testing requirements. Columbus State will be offering college classes at Northridge next year too. These include European History, Mythology, Classical Civilization: Greece, and Classical Civilization: Rome. Each of these will also require Compass testing requirements.
-Daniel Neff (16’) is a staff Writer for the Viking Vault.
By Daniel Neff
NORTHRIDGE - In past years Northridge has had a Psychology class that was taught by Mr. Snedeker, the government teacher. But this year they decided to do something different. First semester they had an actual college course in Psychology taught at Northridge. Students who took this class get college credit. Normally with a high school student taking a college course, the student would have to go to the college. But for this class, a college professor from COTC, Mr. Hocker, came to Northridge to teach.
This class was only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It was held during seventh period in Mr. Swickard’s health classroom. It was even taught like an actual college course. Mr. Hocker would lecture the whole period while students took notes.
The psychology course also requires students to do some work online. Students were each given a online code to connect them to the online class portal. They used a website called MyPsychLab, which is the website run by the publishers of the psychology book that was given to students. Students were required to take a quiz each week on this website. Each student was also given an account for COTC’s own online portal, called Moodle. This allowed Mr. Hocker to connect directly with the students. He could use this to do things like post calendars for the class and give students guided notes they could print out and use in class.
About 14 students decided to take the Psychology class including Matt Scott (15’), Haley Trimble (16’), Kevin Strong (16’), and Leyna Varney (16’). Megan Phillips (16’) says, “It’s a fun class, but it’s also a hard class because of the fact that it’s an actual college course.”
The only grades the students received in the class were quizzes taken online and in class, and tests. There was no homework or extra credit to help students get their grade up. This was a little different compared to what high school students are used to. They had to study extra hard for the quizzes and tests.
Although the class was only held for three days a week, they were still able to get through a range of topics like the history of psychology, neuroscience, and memory.
Hugh Prentice, a junior who took the class, says, “I’m really glad I signed up for it. The topics we go over really interest me, especially since I might major in Psychology in College.”
Mr. Hocker said, “I love teaching the high school students. They are always very interested in what I have to say, asking tons of questions and even arguing amongst each other about whatever I’m teaching. It’s also a fresh switch to be teaching a small class, as opposed to the normal large college classes I’m used to teaching.”
When students picked classes for their 2014-2015 year, Psychology was only available to juniors and seniors. Students who chose this class had to take math and English Compass tests and pass them with at least a 80%. This class will be available again next year with the same Compass testing requirements. Columbus State will be offering college classes at Northridge next year too. These include European History, Mythology, Classical Civilization: Greece, and Classical Civilization: Rome. Each of these will also require Compass testing requirements.
-Daniel Neff (16’) is a staff Writer for the Viking Vault.
Students prepare for AP testing
By Mat Scott
NORTHRIDGE - With the end of the year approaching, students taking Advanced Placement (AP)
courses are preparing for the culmination of their year: the AP Exams, which will be held in
early May and will test students over the material learned throughout the course.
Northridge offers AP courses in English Language & Composition, English Literature &
Composition, US History, Biology, and Calculus A/B.
Test dates are as follows: Calculus-May 5; Literature-May 6; Biology-May 11; Language May-13;
History-May 8.
Elliot Wentz, teacher of AP History, says “the students have been working very hard. The past
three weeks have been devoted to practicing different things; multiple choice, short answer,
document based, etc.”
Students in Kim Garee’s AP Language course have been focusing heavily on writing
argumentative paragraphs and essays. The class has just started the gender unit, which will
focus on analyzing the roles of gender in society and literature. “We are writing a lot of
analytical and argumentative papers,” says Colin Evans (’16). “I feel like I’m preparing well for
the test.”
“I feel a sure 3,” says Haley Trimble (’16), who is also taking AP Language.
Calculus students have spent the past couple of weeks going through sample AP problems as a
class, working through and assessing them for errors. “Most of our homework this semester has
been AP questions,” says Greg Wilson (’15). “I think we’re doing a good job preparing.”
AP tests are scored on a scale of one through five, with a score of three being a “passing” score.
Many colleges will award college credit to students scoring a three, four, or five on specific AP
tests. Certain colleges, such as Kenyon College or Denison University, will only award credit for
one test in any subject; if you take both AP Literature and AP Language, you will only receive
credit for one or the other. Others, such as Princeton University, will not accept any AP credit.
The AP Literature, Language, and History tests are each composed of a multiple-choice section
and an essay section. The essay section consists of three essays scored on a scale of zero
through nine, with a score of four being considered “passing.”
The Calculus test includes both calculator and no-calculator sections, short-answer, and
extended-response problems. Partial credit may be awarded for the extended-response
problems.
The Biology test runs similar to the Calculus test, with multiple-choice, short answer, and
extended response questions.
-Mat Scott (’15) is the Web Editor-in-Chief and a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
By Mat Scott
NORTHRIDGE - With the end of the year approaching, students taking Advanced Placement (AP)
courses are preparing for the culmination of their year: the AP Exams, which will be held in
early May and will test students over the material learned throughout the course.
Northridge offers AP courses in English Language & Composition, English Literature &
Composition, US History, Biology, and Calculus A/B.
Test dates are as follows: Calculus-May 5; Literature-May 6; Biology-May 11; Language May-13;
History-May 8.
Elliot Wentz, teacher of AP History, says “the students have been working very hard. The past
three weeks have been devoted to practicing different things; multiple choice, short answer,
document based, etc.”
Students in Kim Garee’s AP Language course have been focusing heavily on writing
argumentative paragraphs and essays. The class has just started the gender unit, which will
focus on analyzing the roles of gender in society and literature. “We are writing a lot of
analytical and argumentative papers,” says Colin Evans (’16). “I feel like I’m preparing well for
the test.”
“I feel a sure 3,” says Haley Trimble (’16), who is also taking AP Language.
Calculus students have spent the past couple of weeks going through sample AP problems as a
class, working through and assessing them for errors. “Most of our homework this semester has
been AP questions,” says Greg Wilson (’15). “I think we’re doing a good job preparing.”
AP tests are scored on a scale of one through five, with a score of three being a “passing” score.
Many colleges will award college credit to students scoring a three, four, or five on specific AP
tests. Certain colleges, such as Kenyon College or Denison University, will only award credit for
one test in any subject; if you take both AP Literature and AP Language, you will only receive
credit for one or the other. Others, such as Princeton University, will not accept any AP credit.
The AP Literature, Language, and History tests are each composed of a multiple-choice section
and an essay section. The essay section consists of three essays scored on a scale of zero
through nine, with a score of four being considered “passing.”
The Calculus test includes both calculator and no-calculator sections, short-answer, and
extended-response problems. Partial credit may be awarded for the extended-response
problems.
The Biology test runs similar to the Calculus test, with multiple-choice, short answer, and
extended response questions.
-Mat Scott (’15) is the Web Editor-in-Chief and a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
Dinner auction is a success
By Jamie Swickard
NORTHRIDGE- The Northridge Athletic Boosters raised over $15,000 for their general fund at their 10th annual dinner auction on April 11.
Before the auction, the booster had set a quiet goal to raise around $20,000 for the fund, but realistically the boosters hoped to raise at least $15,000, according to Booster President Mike Miller.
The auction was run by the Northridge Athletic Boosters members and athletes of Northridge High School.
In order to enter the dinner auction, each person had to pay $20. The boosters sold 270 tickets, amounting to around $5,400 raised just on entry fees.
There were silent auctions going for hours where people could bid on baskets made by sport programs or families. Some of those silent auction items included an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen and baskets with gear related to specific sports. The silent auction and dinner was followed by a live auction. Items such as front row seats to the graduation ceremony this May, and a small fire pit with goodies to make s’mores were sold during the live auction.
Also throughout the gymnasium, there were stands selling things like wines, t-shirts, rugs, and purses. The dinner was catered by Texas Roadhouse.
The most popular item of the night was the stamped concrete pad donated by Jeff Holbrook of Holbrook Custom Concrete. The concrete sold for around $1,000.
Other items such as the Dairy Queen ice cream cake from the silent auction sold for nearly $60.
The front row seats to graduation went to Mary Beth Adkins, who said she attends the dinner auction every year. “It’s a fun evening. It’s only partly about the neat things you can walk away from the auction with, but it’s mostly about supporting our Viking teams. The Boosters sponsor programs that give our kids some of their most memorable school experiences, and that’s important.”
Miller says, “The community was very supportive of the athletic boosters as always. The money raised from the auction will be used wisely and for a great cause.”
Since the money raised at the Hartford Fair food booth is split among the sports programs, all of the money raised from the auction will go to the athletic booster’s general fund. The money raised will be used for scholarships, uniforms or equipment, or to help any athletic department that may need some help.
Miller states hundreds of letters were sent out to businesses asking for the item donations or money to assist in purchasing the items. Other items such as baskets, were donated by individuals and sports for the silent auction.
Miller explains, “We had multiple levels of sponsors. We had our corporate tables, which included eight tickets and dinner service. Then we had different levels based on whether you donated money or items.”
The past year, the boosters raised $11,800 at the dinner auction. Miller says he’s very pleased with the rise in the amount of money the boosters made. He states, “It’s great to see more people come out and support our boosters. The more money, the more we can help student athletes and the programs.”
-Jamie Swickard (’16) is the Junior Web Editor-In-Chief and a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
By Jamie Swickard
NORTHRIDGE- The Northridge Athletic Boosters raised over $15,000 for their general fund at their 10th annual dinner auction on April 11.
Before the auction, the booster had set a quiet goal to raise around $20,000 for the fund, but realistically the boosters hoped to raise at least $15,000, according to Booster President Mike Miller.
The auction was run by the Northridge Athletic Boosters members and athletes of Northridge High School.
In order to enter the dinner auction, each person had to pay $20. The boosters sold 270 tickets, amounting to around $5,400 raised just on entry fees.
There were silent auctions going for hours where people could bid on baskets made by sport programs or families. Some of those silent auction items included an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen and baskets with gear related to specific sports. The silent auction and dinner was followed by a live auction. Items such as front row seats to the graduation ceremony this May, and a small fire pit with goodies to make s’mores were sold during the live auction.
Also throughout the gymnasium, there were stands selling things like wines, t-shirts, rugs, and purses. The dinner was catered by Texas Roadhouse.
The most popular item of the night was the stamped concrete pad donated by Jeff Holbrook of Holbrook Custom Concrete. The concrete sold for around $1,000.
Other items such as the Dairy Queen ice cream cake from the silent auction sold for nearly $60.
The front row seats to graduation went to Mary Beth Adkins, who said she attends the dinner auction every year. “It’s a fun evening. It’s only partly about the neat things you can walk away from the auction with, but it’s mostly about supporting our Viking teams. The Boosters sponsor programs that give our kids some of their most memorable school experiences, and that’s important.”
Miller says, “The community was very supportive of the athletic boosters as always. The money raised from the auction will be used wisely and for a great cause.”
Since the money raised at the Hartford Fair food booth is split among the sports programs, all of the money raised from the auction will go to the athletic booster’s general fund. The money raised will be used for scholarships, uniforms or equipment, or to help any athletic department that may need some help.
Miller states hundreds of letters were sent out to businesses asking for the item donations or money to assist in purchasing the items. Other items such as baskets, were donated by individuals and sports for the silent auction.
Miller explains, “We had multiple levels of sponsors. We had our corporate tables, which included eight tickets and dinner service. Then we had different levels based on whether you donated money or items.”
The past year, the boosters raised $11,800 at the dinner auction. Miller says he’s very pleased with the rise in the amount of money the boosters made. He states, “It’s great to see more people come out and support our boosters. The more money, the more we can help student athletes and the programs.”
-Jamie Swickard (’16) is the Junior Web Editor-In-Chief and a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
New classes offered next year
By Megan Hatfield
NORTHRIDGE - Students will have the opportunity to take a variety of different, previously unavailable classes next year due to changes in the class schedules. Classes added will include college composition classes, new computer classes, a psychology class, a mythology class, and advanced college English classes.
The AP English classes are switching to college composition classes. Placement into these classes will depend of ACT scores or Compass test scores. Students who receive an 18 on the ACT or meet the Compass test score requirements will be placed into Composition I first semester and Composition II second semester. Students who will be seniors next year who earned a 3 or higher of the AP Language test will be placed into an advanced composition class, rather than AP Literature. Students will be able to earn up to 9 English credits throughout high school. Senior English teacher Kristen Grow says “many students won’t even have to take any English classes in high school.”
Junior English teacher Kim Garee and Grow both got their master's degrees in English in order to teach college level courses so students could earn credits without taking the AP test. The new classes will allow students to earn high school and college credits by taking one class here at Northridge as opposed to having to go to a college campus. It will allow for younger students who can’t drive to have the chance to take college classes instead of just juniors and seniors.
Grow said, “The new classes are a great opportunity for students to earn college credits while still in high school that they don’t have to pay for.” Freshman English teacher Jill Hotchkiss said, “this is a great opportunity for students in our district.” Many teachers believe the new classes will be a great ways for students to earn college credits. The classes will also prepare and challenge students for college.
-Megan Hatfield ('15) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
By Megan Hatfield
NORTHRIDGE - Students will have the opportunity to take a variety of different, previously unavailable classes next year due to changes in the class schedules. Classes added will include college composition classes, new computer classes, a psychology class, a mythology class, and advanced college English classes.
The AP English classes are switching to college composition classes. Placement into these classes will depend of ACT scores or Compass test scores. Students who receive an 18 on the ACT or meet the Compass test score requirements will be placed into Composition I first semester and Composition II second semester. Students who will be seniors next year who earned a 3 or higher of the AP Language test will be placed into an advanced composition class, rather than AP Literature. Students will be able to earn up to 9 English credits throughout high school. Senior English teacher Kristen Grow says “many students won’t even have to take any English classes in high school.”
Junior English teacher Kim Garee and Grow both got their master's degrees in English in order to teach college level courses so students could earn credits without taking the AP test. The new classes will allow students to earn high school and college credits by taking one class here at Northridge as opposed to having to go to a college campus. It will allow for younger students who can’t drive to have the chance to take college classes instead of just juniors and seniors.
Grow said, “The new classes are a great opportunity for students to earn college credits while still in high school that they don’t have to pay for.” Freshman English teacher Jill Hotchkiss said, “this is a great opportunity for students in our district.” Many teachers believe the new classes will be a great ways for students to earn college credits. The classes will also prepare and challenge students for college.
-Megan Hatfield ('15) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
Viking Vault Staff Invades Channel 10
By Donna Snyder
COLUMBUS – Many students probably saw the tweets from Channel 10 anchor Karina Nova’s feed on April 17, featuring a picture of her with the staff of Northridge’s school newspaper. The staff of The Viking Vault: Write from the Ridge enjoyed brunch, a studio tour, and a front-row seat on the set of the noon news.
The staff has never had a field trip opportunity and made the most of it, peppering journalists at the WBNS-10 studio with questions about their training and careers. Hosted by Producer Jeff Morgan, they toured the news room, control rooms, studios, and even the back lot under the giant tower.
“The trip really helped me form ideas about what I want to do after high school,” said Hugh Prentice (’16). “It was so interesting to see all the behind-the-scenes stuff. I was surprised at how small the studio was, and I was surprised that the people there were a lot nicer than I expected them to be.”
Personal stories from Morgan and Nova particularly helped give Northridge journalists a handle on the varied backgrounds that go into presenting the news. Morgan, for example, said he worked at several local stations and attended Ohio University’s School of Journalism. Nova was born in Russia and attended Kent State University, moving her way up at Channel 10 from traffic reporter to news anchor. The hours were a surprise, too. Morgan said “the first shift comes in at 2:30 am and during the midday there are less people and then when the evening news arrives there are more people here.” Fifteen to 20 news reporters work behind the scenes to give the anchors what they need for a broadcast, while the technical people put it all together.
Morgan shared one of his most embarrassing moments, when “an anchor who had technical difficulties and the monitor would switch over to jeopardy when someone hit a button. There was also a time when a woman was doing her make up before the program and began scratching her teeth close up to the screen.”
Newspaper Adviser Kim Garee says the day was even more educational and entertaining than she had hoped. “I was so impressed that those professionals took so much time out of their already busy days to talk to us. They were willing to spend as much time as we wanted and even help students figure out how to get into the business. Because we don’t have the ability to play around with TV journalism here, it was a really nice balance to the traditional print journalism realm my students work in all year.”
“Karina Nova was so kind to us,” Megan Dalton (’16) recalls.
Jamie Swickard (’16) said, “I watch the news differently now, knowing what goes on behind the
scenes.”
-Donna Snyder (’15) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
By Donna Snyder
COLUMBUS – Many students probably saw the tweets from Channel 10 anchor Karina Nova’s feed on April 17, featuring a picture of her with the staff of Northridge’s school newspaper. The staff of The Viking Vault: Write from the Ridge enjoyed brunch, a studio tour, and a front-row seat on the set of the noon news.
The staff has never had a field trip opportunity and made the most of it, peppering journalists at the WBNS-10 studio with questions about their training and careers. Hosted by Producer Jeff Morgan, they toured the news room, control rooms, studios, and even the back lot under the giant tower.
“The trip really helped me form ideas about what I want to do after high school,” said Hugh Prentice (’16). “It was so interesting to see all the behind-the-scenes stuff. I was surprised at how small the studio was, and I was surprised that the people there were a lot nicer than I expected them to be.”
Personal stories from Morgan and Nova particularly helped give Northridge journalists a handle on the varied backgrounds that go into presenting the news. Morgan, for example, said he worked at several local stations and attended Ohio University’s School of Journalism. Nova was born in Russia and attended Kent State University, moving her way up at Channel 10 from traffic reporter to news anchor. The hours were a surprise, too. Morgan said “the first shift comes in at 2:30 am and during the midday there are less people and then when the evening news arrives there are more people here.” Fifteen to 20 news reporters work behind the scenes to give the anchors what they need for a broadcast, while the technical people put it all together.
Morgan shared one of his most embarrassing moments, when “an anchor who had technical difficulties and the monitor would switch over to jeopardy when someone hit a button. There was also a time when a woman was doing her make up before the program and began scratching her teeth close up to the screen.”
Newspaper Adviser Kim Garee says the day was even more educational and entertaining than she had hoped. “I was so impressed that those professionals took so much time out of their already busy days to talk to us. They were willing to spend as much time as we wanted and even help students figure out how to get into the business. Because we don’t have the ability to play around with TV journalism here, it was a really nice balance to the traditional print journalism realm my students work in all year.”
“Karina Nova was so kind to us,” Megan Dalton (’16) recalls.
Jamie Swickard (’16) said, “I watch the news differently now, knowing what goes on behind the
scenes.”
-Donna Snyder (’15) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
Vikings have talent
By Megan Dalton and Ana Carpenter
NORTHRIDGE - This year’s talent show at Northridge High school has been officially scheduled for May 19th during the school day, and students can attend for a cost of $2 per spectator. The show will give musical and comedic students a chance to showcase their talents.
Students will be dismissed from class third period to watch the show until it wraps up.
Tryouts will be held in Mrs. Miller’s room on May 11th and sign-ups will be posted on the door.
This year’s show is run by National Honors Society students, several of whom will be performing themselves, including Reagan Turner and Alexis Absten, who plan to perform a dance. Other participants include Zach Smith and Megan Dalton, Ana and Olivia Carpenter, and several other eager individuals. Try-outs are held just to make sure acts are school appropriate.
"I really enjoy going to the talent show and being able to watch people I know do their acts. It's so crazy to see people I walk past in the halls everyday go up there and have the guts to perform in front of everyone," Kayla Guy('16) shares about the talent show.
For new freshman who might not be familiar with Northridge talent shows, the following is a basic rundown: during the school day, students are given the option to attend the show when several members of National Honors Society collect admission money outside classroom doors. The talent show is held in the auditeria, oftentimes where students casually sit on the floor and wait for the show to begin.
"Every year I look forward to the talent show, and it's always a blast to watch with all my friends,"
Emily Wilson ('16) exclaims.
This year’s master of ceremonies will be Northridge senior Mat Scott. The emcee introduces the event and sometimes even includes a taste of comedy, like Ian Ware during the 2013 talent show. Then, the curtains part and reveal the student or students waiting to flaunt their abilities. Some past acts include ballet or ethnic dances, vocal solos and duets including the famous “cup song” (cup included), and anything from Frank Sinatra to modern pop, comedic skits, vocally performed musical scores, instrumentals, drum solos, magic acts, and raps. With a horde of musically-inclined seniors, this year’s talent show will be filled with acts for students to enjoy, and give said seniors a chance to shine one last time as Northridge students.
-Megan Dalton(‘16) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
-Ana Carpenter (‘15) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
By Megan Dalton and Ana Carpenter
NORTHRIDGE - This year’s talent show at Northridge High school has been officially scheduled for May 19th during the school day, and students can attend for a cost of $2 per spectator. The show will give musical and comedic students a chance to showcase their talents.
Students will be dismissed from class third period to watch the show until it wraps up.
Tryouts will be held in Mrs. Miller’s room on May 11th and sign-ups will be posted on the door.
This year’s show is run by National Honors Society students, several of whom will be performing themselves, including Reagan Turner and Alexis Absten, who plan to perform a dance. Other participants include Zach Smith and Megan Dalton, Ana and Olivia Carpenter, and several other eager individuals. Try-outs are held just to make sure acts are school appropriate.
"I really enjoy going to the talent show and being able to watch people I know do their acts. It's so crazy to see people I walk past in the halls everyday go up there and have the guts to perform in front of everyone," Kayla Guy('16) shares about the talent show.
For new freshman who might not be familiar with Northridge talent shows, the following is a basic rundown: during the school day, students are given the option to attend the show when several members of National Honors Society collect admission money outside classroom doors. The talent show is held in the auditeria, oftentimes where students casually sit on the floor and wait for the show to begin.
"Every year I look forward to the talent show, and it's always a blast to watch with all my friends,"
Emily Wilson ('16) exclaims.
This year’s master of ceremonies will be Northridge senior Mat Scott. The emcee introduces the event and sometimes even includes a taste of comedy, like Ian Ware during the 2013 talent show. Then, the curtains part and reveal the student or students waiting to flaunt their abilities. Some past acts include ballet or ethnic dances, vocal solos and duets including the famous “cup song” (cup included), and anything from Frank Sinatra to modern pop, comedic skits, vocally performed musical scores, instrumentals, drum solos, magic acts, and raps. With a horde of musically-inclined seniors, this year’s talent show will be filled with acts for students to enjoy, and give said seniors a chance to shine one last time as Northridge students.
-Megan Dalton(‘16) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
-Ana Carpenter (‘15) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
Blood drive gives students the opportunity to help save lives
By Savannah Legg
NORTHRIDGE – Students were invited to participate in the second blood drive of the school year on May
While the school usually has three blood drives in a school year, snow day cancellations and the
availability of the Red Cross only allowed for two this year.
This year at the blood drive, we had over fifty students donate their blood: enough to go to 250
different people. Even though late morning technical difficulties called for reinforcements almost an
hour away, many students remained even after school in order to donate. Dan, a helper at the Red
Cross, says that “schools are always a good place for us to go for people to donate blood. Also by getting
kids to start donating young, they often continue to give when they’re older”.
Throughout the day, we had four students donate “double red” in which a special machine is used to
allow you to safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation while returning your plasma
and platelets to you. Among these students was Nick Willeke (15’) who has donated double red multiple
times. Willeke says “donating blood is a positive activity that everyone should participate in”.
Altogether, over 25 liters of blood were donated to the Red Cross. Donor Haley Trimble (16’) said “I’ve
been donating blood since I was old enough. It’s weird to think that my blood is going into someone
else, but I’m really glad I can help because who knows maybe someday I’ll need blood donated to me”.
Northridge’s National Honors Society who helped organize the event would like to thank everyone who
helped out, including the lunch ladies who made cookies for the students who donated.
-Savannah Legg (16’) who is the Photo Editor for The Viking Vault.
By Savannah Legg
NORTHRIDGE – Students were invited to participate in the second blood drive of the school year on May
While the school usually has three blood drives in a school year, snow day cancellations and the
availability of the Red Cross only allowed for two this year.
This year at the blood drive, we had over fifty students donate their blood: enough to go to 250
different people. Even though late morning technical difficulties called for reinforcements almost an
hour away, many students remained even after school in order to donate. Dan, a helper at the Red
Cross, says that “schools are always a good place for us to go for people to donate blood. Also by getting
kids to start donating young, they often continue to give when they’re older”.
Throughout the day, we had four students donate “double red” in which a special machine is used to
allow you to safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation while returning your plasma
and platelets to you. Among these students was Nick Willeke (15’) who has donated double red multiple
times. Willeke says “donating blood is a positive activity that everyone should participate in”.
Altogether, over 25 liters of blood were donated to the Red Cross. Donor Haley Trimble (16’) said “I’ve
been donating blood since I was old enough. It’s weird to think that my blood is going into someone
else, but I’m really glad I can help because who knows maybe someday I’ll need blood donated to me”.
Northridge’s National Honors Society who helped organize the event would like to thank everyone who
helped out, including the lunch ladies who made cookies for the students who donated.
-Savannah Legg (16’) who is the Photo Editor for The Viking Vault.
Senior standouts chosen by students, many surprises
By McKenzie Messer
As the end of their high school years are winding down, seniors are given more opportunities for a little extra fun, one of them being picking senior standouts.
Emily Dalton was the female pick for most artistic. Dalton said she was happy with being chosen by her classmates because she said “it’s really cool,” and she doubts she would have won the other categories. She says Josie Bunstine ('16) and McKenzie Messer inspire her to make art, and her favorite artists are Picasso, Le Trec, and Messer.
Trevor White was chosen for best dressed male. His fashion inspiration comes from Mr. Boening and White’s friend, Ethan Sipes. He chuckles and says, “A lot goes into a flannel and hat with shorts.” White says he was surprised he won best dressed and would have rather had class clown. He wants to thank himself and his girlfriend for telling him how “precious” he is.
Noah Orcutt was picked as the male class clown. Orcutt was happy and surprised with the standout and said it made him feel good . If he wouldn’t have won this, he said he would have wanted best dressed. Orcutt says if he wouldn’t have won class clown, White should have won just as White says Orcutt should have won best dressed.
Regan Turner and Alexis Absten won female best friends. Turner was happy with the win because she said it’s a cool memory. Turner says if she wouldn’t have won anything else, she would have wanted most athletic. Absten also won best laugh. The duo wasn’t surprised by the win and compare themselves to Kelly and Jessie from “Saved by the Bell.”
Jake Adkins was considered to be most likely to be president. If he could have won another standout, he would have wanted most attractive because he says, “who wouldn’t want to be considered the most attractive?” He was still grateful, however, for the standout because he could see himself as president. Adkins wasn’t surprised by the win because he’s been class president for all four years of high school. He relates the closest to President Woodrow Wilson because he tried to unify in World War I and stood for peace and patriotism.
Emma Dann is Adkins’ counterpart for most likely to be president. At first Dann wasn’t pleased with the win, but she no longer feels that way since it’s not a “huge deal” and they took a funny photo. Dann said she would have wanted to win best dressed because she says, “I dress like a bum every single day.” She wasn’t surprised because she says it’s a stereotype that the top two students will be voted for the standout, and she knows how her peers view her. The president she most closely relates to is James K. Polk because in second grade she did a report on him and dressed like him.
Mikaela Pankuch and Brad Wilson were elected as class sweethearts. The couple that’s been together for nearly two years say they were very happy with the standout because it was cool. If Wilson wouldn’t have won this with Pankuch, he would have wanted to win most athletic, but Pankuch won most athletic female. The couple feels that if they wouldn’t have won this, Matt Simmons and Hannah Young should have.
Javier Padilla was the male choice for best smile. Padilla was surprised because he wasn’t “expecting to win any category, let alone best smile.” He said if he could have won any category, he would have wanted best car because he said, “That would mean I’d have a car!”
-McKenzie Messer (‘15) is the Print Editor-in-Chief and a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
By McKenzie Messer
As the end of their high school years are winding down, seniors are given more opportunities for a little extra fun, one of them being picking senior standouts.
Emily Dalton was the female pick for most artistic. Dalton said she was happy with being chosen by her classmates because she said “it’s really cool,” and she doubts she would have won the other categories. She says Josie Bunstine ('16) and McKenzie Messer inspire her to make art, and her favorite artists are Picasso, Le Trec, and Messer.
Trevor White was chosen for best dressed male. His fashion inspiration comes from Mr. Boening and White’s friend, Ethan Sipes. He chuckles and says, “A lot goes into a flannel and hat with shorts.” White says he was surprised he won best dressed and would have rather had class clown. He wants to thank himself and his girlfriend for telling him how “precious” he is.
Noah Orcutt was picked as the male class clown. Orcutt was happy and surprised with the standout and said it made him feel good . If he wouldn’t have won this, he said he would have wanted best dressed. Orcutt says if he wouldn’t have won class clown, White should have won just as White says Orcutt should have won best dressed.
Regan Turner and Alexis Absten won female best friends. Turner was happy with the win because she said it’s a cool memory. Turner says if she wouldn’t have won anything else, she would have wanted most athletic. Absten also won best laugh. The duo wasn’t surprised by the win and compare themselves to Kelly and Jessie from “Saved by the Bell.”
Jake Adkins was considered to be most likely to be president. If he could have won another standout, he would have wanted most attractive because he says, “who wouldn’t want to be considered the most attractive?” He was still grateful, however, for the standout because he could see himself as president. Adkins wasn’t surprised by the win because he’s been class president for all four years of high school. He relates the closest to President Woodrow Wilson because he tried to unify in World War I and stood for peace and patriotism.
Emma Dann is Adkins’ counterpart for most likely to be president. At first Dann wasn’t pleased with the win, but she no longer feels that way since it’s not a “huge deal” and they took a funny photo. Dann said she would have wanted to win best dressed because she says, “I dress like a bum every single day.” She wasn’t surprised because she says it’s a stereotype that the top two students will be voted for the standout, and she knows how her peers view her. The president she most closely relates to is James K. Polk because in second grade she did a report on him and dressed like him.
Mikaela Pankuch and Brad Wilson were elected as class sweethearts. The couple that’s been together for nearly two years say they were very happy with the standout because it was cool. If Wilson wouldn’t have won this with Pankuch, he would have wanted to win most athletic, but Pankuch won most athletic female. The couple feels that if they wouldn’t have won this, Matt Simmons and Hannah Young should have.
Javier Padilla was the male choice for best smile. Padilla was surprised because he wasn’t “expecting to win any category, let alone best smile.” He said if he could have won any category, he would have wanted best car because he said, “That would mean I’d have a car!”
-McKenzie Messer (‘15) is the Print Editor-in-Chief and a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
Whats next for the class of 2015
By Gabrielle Evans and Hunter Adkins
As the school year comes to an end, and it becomes time to say goodbye to the class of 2015, everyone wants to know where they are going to school or what their plans are for next year. Some people are staying in state; others are going away. Some are going to school, some into the Military, or some off into the workforce right away. From what we've been able to put together at this point, this is what most of the class of 2015 is doing as the next step in their life:
We will be constantly updating the list as we get more information in. Make sure to check back and see what the class of 2015 will be doing next year!
Alexis Absten
Macy Adams will be attending Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.
Hunter Adkins will be attending Marshall in Huntington, West Virginia.
Jake Adkins will be attending Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey.
Mason Alexander will be attending Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio.
Brennan Angus will be joining the Marines.
Jackie Aycock
Trent Baughman
Kyle Bledsoe
Amy Blumenshield
Skylar Briggs
Nick Britton is undecided.
David Butt will be attending Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, Ohio.
Creston Buzard
Brittney Cabus
Chad Campbell will be attending Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio.
Ana Carpenter will be attending Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Canden Campman will be going to The Ohio State University, joining the National Guard and working at Defense Supply Center Columbus as a technician.
Lilly Chesser will be be attending Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
Tabitha Coleman
Justice Cornwell Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
Rachel Cornwell
E.J. Cox will be attending Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Lydia Crump
Bryce Curtis will be attending University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, Ohio.
Emily Dalton will be attending Capital University in Bexley, Ohio.
Emma Dann will be attending Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Nathan Davis
Sierra Davis will be working with the animal shelters.
Jasen Dean is undecided.
Nick Dienno Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
Carrie Dodson
Nic Dutiel
Kimberly Duty
Gabrielle Evans will be attending Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.
Josh Fairchild will be attending Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, Ohio.
Colin Feyh
Ronni Fleshman will be attending Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Tyler Freese
Bryer Fry
Amber Gantt
Bryant Garee
Sarah George
Joy Goodman will be going into the Navy.
Mariah Hall
Megan Hatfield will be attending Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio.
Paul Haught
Katelynd Havice will be attending Armstrong University in Savannah, Georgia.
Matt Hebert
Bob Hensley
Chase Hess
Sammy Hillyer
Hayley Hollar
Andrew Hollis will be working for Lee's Fence.
Anthony Hollis
Chase Homstad will be joining the Marines.
Jessica Huff
Robert Hunter
Sam Iacone will be attending Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
Kayla Jasper will be attending Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Samantha Johnson
Dakota Kelly
Mikey Kimes will be joining the National Guard.
Steven Krehel will be joining the Marines.
Amelia Kyle will be attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Shanlee Lamp will be going to The Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
By Gabrielle Evans and Hunter Adkins
As the school year comes to an end, and it becomes time to say goodbye to the class of 2015, everyone wants to know where they are going to school or what their plans are for next year. Some people are staying in state; others are going away. Some are going to school, some into the Military, or some off into the workforce right away. From what we've been able to put together at this point, this is what most of the class of 2015 is doing as the next step in their life:
We will be constantly updating the list as we get more information in. Make sure to check back and see what the class of 2015 will be doing next year!
Alexis Absten
Macy Adams will be attending Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.
Hunter Adkins will be attending Marshall in Huntington, West Virginia.
Jake Adkins will be attending Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey.
Mason Alexander will be attending Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio.
Brennan Angus will be joining the Marines.
Jackie Aycock
Trent Baughman
Kyle Bledsoe
Amy Blumenshield
Skylar Briggs
Nick Britton is undecided.
David Butt will be attending Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, Ohio.
Creston Buzard
Brittney Cabus
Chad Campbell will be attending Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio.
Ana Carpenter will be attending Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Canden Campman will be going to The Ohio State University, joining the National Guard and working at Defense Supply Center Columbus as a technician.
Lilly Chesser will be be attending Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
Tabitha Coleman
Justice Cornwell Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
Rachel Cornwell
E.J. Cox will be attending Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Lydia Crump
Bryce Curtis will be attending University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, Ohio.
Emily Dalton will be attending Capital University in Bexley, Ohio.
Emma Dann will be attending Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Nathan Davis
Sierra Davis will be working with the animal shelters.
Jasen Dean is undecided.
Nick Dienno Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
Carrie Dodson
Nic Dutiel
Kimberly Duty
Gabrielle Evans will be attending Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.
Josh Fairchild will be attending Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, Ohio.
Colin Feyh
Ronni Fleshman will be attending Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Tyler Freese
Bryer Fry
Amber Gantt
Bryant Garee
Sarah George
Joy Goodman will be going into the Navy.
Mariah Hall
Megan Hatfield will be attending Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio.
Paul Haught
Katelynd Havice will be attending Armstrong University in Savannah, Georgia.
Matt Hebert
Bob Hensley
Chase Hess
Sammy Hillyer
Hayley Hollar
Andrew Hollis will be working for Lee's Fence.
Anthony Hollis
Chase Homstad will be joining the Marines.
Jessica Huff
Robert Hunter
Sam Iacone will be attending Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
Kayla Jasper will be attending Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Samantha Johnson
Dakota Kelly
Mikey Kimes will be joining the National Guard.
Steven Krehel will be joining the Marines.
Amelia Kyle will be attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Shanlee Lamp will be going to The Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Olivia Langley will be attending Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio .
Chris Lindsay will be attending Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio.
Shelby Linkous
Belinda Marcum
Nick McConnell will be attending Ohio State Technical Institute in Wooster, Ohio.
Daniel McNamara
Haley McNamara
McKenzie Messer will be attending Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio.
Faith Miller
Trevor Miller
Tyler Miller
Charles Nichols will be working.
Clayton Nicks
Jesse Nussbaum will be be attending Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Mackenzie O’Hara
Noah Orcutt
Javier Padilla will be joining the Marines.
Jacob Palmer
Mikaela Pankuch will be attending Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.
Ashley Parker
Tara Patton will be attending University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.
Payge Penrod
Mallory Petrella will be attending Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
Jacob Phillips
Michael Pileski will be attending Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
DeVonna Poole will be attending Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio.
Collin Porter
Grant Prentice is undecided.
George Raedeke will be attending Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Hunter Reece
Jake Rios
Mike Roberts
Ellen Roudebush
Jack Roudebush will be attending Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.
Daria Salzano will be attending The Ohio state University in Newark, Ohio.
Megan Sarnes will be going to school to become a nurse.
Cortney Schneider
Mat Scott will be be attending Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
Gavin Shank will be attending Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Ellie Shedloski
Dustin Shenberger will be attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Barbara Shipley will be attending Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
Austin Shockley
John Shumate
Matt Simmons
Jared Smith
Paige Smith
Donna Snyder will be attending Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida.
Eddy Taylor
DJ Thacker
Nich Thompson will be attending The Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Regan Turner
Sarah Turner will be attending Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
Aaliyah Valentine
Tate Van Fossen Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
James Walker will be attending The Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Trevor White will be attending Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
Steven Wickham
Evan Wilkoski will be attending Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
Nick Willeke will be attending The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Brad Wilson will be attending Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio.
Greg Wilson will be attending Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.
Connor Wood will be joining the Marines.
Hannah Young will be attending Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio.
-Gabrielle Evans (‘15) is the News Editor and a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
-Hunter Adkins (‘15) is the Features Editor and a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
Chris Lindsay will be attending Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio.
Shelby Linkous
Belinda Marcum
Nick McConnell will be attending Ohio State Technical Institute in Wooster, Ohio.
Daniel McNamara
Haley McNamara
McKenzie Messer will be attending Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio.
Faith Miller
Trevor Miller
Tyler Miller
Charles Nichols will be working.
Clayton Nicks
Jesse Nussbaum will be be attending Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Mackenzie O’Hara
Noah Orcutt
Javier Padilla will be joining the Marines.
Jacob Palmer
Mikaela Pankuch will be attending Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.
Ashley Parker
Tara Patton will be attending University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.
Payge Penrod
Mallory Petrella will be attending Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
Jacob Phillips
Michael Pileski will be attending Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
DeVonna Poole will be attending Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio.
Collin Porter
Grant Prentice is undecided.
George Raedeke will be attending Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Hunter Reece
Jake Rios
Mike Roberts
Ellen Roudebush
Jack Roudebush will be attending Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.
Daria Salzano will be attending The Ohio state University in Newark, Ohio.
Megan Sarnes will be going to school to become a nurse.
Cortney Schneider
Mat Scott will be be attending Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
Gavin Shank will be attending Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Ellie Shedloski
Dustin Shenberger will be attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Barbara Shipley will be attending Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
Austin Shockley
John Shumate
Matt Simmons
Jared Smith
Paige Smith
Donna Snyder will be attending Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida.
Eddy Taylor
DJ Thacker
Nich Thompson will be attending The Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Regan Turner
Sarah Turner will be attending Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
Aaliyah Valentine
Tate Van Fossen Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
James Walker will be attending The Ohio State University in Newark, Ohio.
Trevor White will be attending Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio.
Steven Wickham
Evan Wilkoski will be attending Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
Nick Willeke will be attending The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Brad Wilson will be attending Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio.
Greg Wilson will be attending Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio.
Connor Wood will be joining the Marines.
Hannah Young will be attending Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio.
-Gabrielle Evans (‘15) is the News Editor and a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
-Hunter Adkins (‘15) is the Features Editor and a staff writer for The Viking Vault.