People of Northridge
By: Aili Barbee
By: Aili Barbee
Casey Day ('18)
Reporter: “What is something about you that not many people at Northridge know?”
Day: “Well… my Dad’s in the army so I’ve moved a lot. I’ve lived in Washington, Hawaii, Kansas, and Ohio.”
Reporter: “That’s a lot of places. Where was your favorite place to live and why?”
Day: “Hawaii because I could always run around in my bear feet.”
Reporter: “So, what was the best thing about moving around a lot?”
Day: “It’s really awesome to meet different people and see how they live. The bases are really neat as well, and there was always a lot to see. I had one friend in Hawaii who would go down to the creek with me and we would fish for tadpoles. That’s one of my favorite memories.”
Reporter: “What was the worst thing about moving so much?”
Day: “I was always the new girl and always had to meet new friends which was hard once you got close to someone. Luckily, my dad is retired now, so I get to stay at Northridge.”
-Aili Barbee ('16) is a third-year Vault staff member and Print Editor-In-Chief. [email protected]
Reporter: “What is something about you that not many people at Northridge know?”
Day: “Well… my Dad’s in the army so I’ve moved a lot. I’ve lived in Washington, Hawaii, Kansas, and Ohio.”
Reporter: “That’s a lot of places. Where was your favorite place to live and why?”
Day: “Hawaii because I could always run around in my bear feet.”
Reporter: “So, what was the best thing about moving around a lot?”
Day: “It’s really awesome to meet different people and see how they live. The bases are really neat as well, and there was always a lot to see. I had one friend in Hawaii who would go down to the creek with me and we would fish for tadpoles. That’s one of my favorite memories.”
Reporter: “What was the worst thing about moving so much?”
Day: “I was always the new girl and always had to meet new friends which was hard once you got close to someone. Luckily, my dad is retired now, so I get to stay at Northridge.”
-Aili Barbee ('16) is a third-year Vault staff member and Print Editor-In-Chief. [email protected]
Wyatt Bunstine ('18)
Reporter: “Tell me something about yourself that no one at Northridge knows.”
Bunstine: “Well, I built my own computer three years ago.”
Reporter: ‘You built your own computer? What made you want to do that?”
Bunstine: “I had my own laptop, but it was too slow to play my games on. I found some stuff online that said it is cheaper to just build your own computer than buy a new one. Now I’m continuously adding new parts to it”
Reporter:”Wow. So what was the best part of building your own computer?”
Bunstine: “I really enjoyed figuring out how to put all the parts together. It was cool seeing how it all worked.”
Reporter: “What was the hardest part?”
Bunstine: “Getting the motherboard in the right part was really difficult. To get it to align, you have to
push really hard on it and I was afraid I would break it.
Reporter: “What does a computer-builder like yourself want as a career?”
Bunstine: “I want to be a physicist.”
Reporter: “What are your goals as a physicist? Like what would you want to discover?”
Bunstine: “I saw this quote once that said something like ‘Scientists don’t discover anything if they have a goal’.”
Reporter: “Tell me something about yourself that no one at Northridge knows.”
Bunstine: “Well, I built my own computer three years ago.”
Reporter: ‘You built your own computer? What made you want to do that?”
Bunstine: “I had my own laptop, but it was too slow to play my games on. I found some stuff online that said it is cheaper to just build your own computer than buy a new one. Now I’m continuously adding new parts to it”
Reporter:”Wow. So what was the best part of building your own computer?”
Bunstine: “I really enjoyed figuring out how to put all the parts together. It was cool seeing how it all worked.”
Reporter: “What was the hardest part?”
Bunstine: “Getting the motherboard in the right part was really difficult. To get it to align, you have to
push really hard on it and I was afraid I would break it.
Reporter: “What does a computer-builder like yourself want as a career?”
Bunstine: “I want to be a physicist.”
Reporter: “What are your goals as a physicist? Like what would you want to discover?”
Bunstine: “I saw this quote once that said something like ‘Scientists don’t discover anything if they have a goal’.”
Sally Priest ('17)
Reporter: “Tell me something about you that no one at Northridge knows.”
Priest:”Well I’m really into art and video games. I actually want to be a video game designer.”
Reporter: “Really? What is your favorite type of art and favorite video game?”
Priest: “I prefer to draw realistic portraits of people, and I am slightly obsessed with the Legend of Zelda video game series.”
Reporter: “That is really cool. How do you become a video game designer?”
Priest: “Most of them attend an art school. I want to go to college for art at either The Cleveland Institute of Art and Design or Shawnee State.”
Reporter: “Tell me something about you that no one at Northridge knows.”
Priest:”Well I’m really into art and video games. I actually want to be a video game designer.”
Reporter: “Really? What is your favorite type of art and favorite video game?”
Priest: “I prefer to draw realistic portraits of people, and I am slightly obsessed with the Legend of Zelda video game series.”
Reporter: “That is really cool. How do you become a video game designer?”
Priest: “Most of them attend an art school. I want to go to college for art at either The Cleveland Institute of Art and Design or Shawnee State.”
Class of ‘15 alumni, transitioning into the college life
By: Kaycee Campbell
NORTHRIDGE- College classes have been meeting for almost a semester now, so The Vault is catching up with some members of the class of 2015 to see how they’re feeling about college life. (Others featured in Volume IV Issue II)
By: Kaycee Campbell
NORTHRIDGE- College classes have been meeting for almost a semester now, so The Vault is catching up with some members of the class of 2015 to see how they’re feeling about college life. (Others featured in Volume IV Issue II)
Emma Dann
Attending: Ohio State University
Majoring In: Undecided but considering Business and/or Physiology
After School Plans: Undecided
Best thing about college: “I absolutely love college! Having a different schedule every day and being completely independent in school It’s also great to meet new people and living in dorms is an absolute blast! I got really lucky because I have great roommates and suite mates and we almost immediately became close friends!.”
Transition from high school to college: “Actually a lot easier than I had expected just because I was so excited to be going to Ohio State. It was a little difficult at first though because it is completely up to you to know when assignments are due, quizzes are, etc; so that was quite a change.”
-Kaycee Campbell (’17) is a second-year Vault staff member and Public Relations Manager [email protected]
Megan Hatfield
Attending: Ohio Christian University
Majoring In: Middle Childhood Education with a focus in English and History (potentially switching to Secondary Education)
After School Plans: Teach and coach
Best thing about college: “Getting to play the sport I love, softball. I also love that I get to focus on taking classes that I am interested in like History.”
Transition from high school to college: “At first the transition was difficult. I am very close with my family so being away from them was weird at first. High school prepared me for the college workload so that part wasn’t so bad Leaving home for the first time is a huge change, though.”
Attending: Ohio Christian University
Majoring In: Middle Childhood Education with a focus in English and History (potentially switching to Secondary Education)
After School Plans: Teach and coach
Best thing about college: “Getting to play the sport I love, softball. I also love that I get to focus on taking classes that I am interested in like History.”
Transition from high school to college: “At first the transition was difficult. I am very close with my family so being away from them was weird at first. High school prepared me for the college workload so that part wasn’t so bad Leaving home for the first time is a huge change, though.”
Matt Simmons
Attending: Ohio State University
Majoring In: Agricultural Business and Applied Economics
After School Plans:
Best thing about college: “You get to be around people who share the same interests as you. Also there are tons of opportunities for one on one help with schooling and finding a job/ internships.”
Transition from high school to college: “Wasn’t bad, it took about three weeks to get completely settled in.”
Attending: Ohio State University
Majoring In: Agricultural Business and Applied Economics
After School Plans:
Best thing about college: “You get to be around people who share the same interests as you. Also there are tons of opportunities for one on one help with schooling and finding a job/ internships.”
Transition from high school to college: “Wasn’t bad, it took about three weeks to get completely settled in.”
Mikaela Pankuch
Attending: Otterbein University
Majoring In: Nursing
After School Plans: Registered Nurse (RN) at a hospital and then eventually attending grad school for masters in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies.
Best thing about college: “Having more freedoms and studying something that you get to do for the rest of you life; the start of your career path.”
Transition from high school to college: “Was tough at first, but you get used to it after a while.”
Attending: Otterbein University
Majoring In: Nursing
After School Plans: Registered Nurse (RN) at a hospital and then eventually attending grad school for masters in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies.
Best thing about college: “Having more freedoms and studying something that you get to do for the rest of you life; the start of your career path.”
Transition from high school to college: “Was tough at first, but you get used to it after a while.”
Jesse Nussbaum
Attending: Ohio State University (Newark Campus)
Majoring In: Dental Hygiene
After School Plans: Dental Assisting
Best thing about college: “All of the opportunities that College gives you (such as free tutoring, office hours with teachers, several activities/ programs, etc.”
Transition from high school to college: “Was tough because there is a lot more studying involved and the pace of the classes are faster with more information covered.”
Attending: Ohio State University (Newark Campus)
Majoring In: Dental Hygiene
After School Plans: Dental Assisting
Best thing about college: “All of the opportunities that College gives you (such as free tutoring, office hours with teachers, several activities/ programs, etc.”
Transition from high school to college: “Was tough because there is a lot more studying involved and the pace of the classes are faster with more information covered.”
Emily Dalton
Attending: Capital University
Majoring In: Nursing
Minoring In: Art Therapy
After School Plans: Would like to work as a Pediatric Oncologist in a hospital
Best thing about college: “I seriously love college and all the people that I have met. I really love how independent you have to be.”
Transition from high school to college: “It was a little hard because in high school I never studied or did anything, but in college you have to or you will fail. Taking Post-Secondary courses my senior year helped a lot.”
Attending: Capital University
Majoring In: Nursing
Minoring In: Art Therapy
After School Plans: Would like to work as a Pediatric Oncologist in a hospital
Best thing about college: “I seriously love college and all the people that I have met. I really love how independent you have to be.”
Transition from high school to college: “It was a little hard because in high school I never studied or did anything, but in college you have to or you will fail. Taking Post-Secondary courses my senior year helped a lot.”
Regan Turner
Attending: Heidelberg University
Majoring In: HS English Education
After School Plans: HS English Education
Best thing about college: “The independence… no never mind, it’s being able to wear anything I want without my mom telling me to go change.”
Transition from high school to college: “The transition was easy for me school wise, it was leaving my loved ones that was the hardest part for me.”
Attending: Heidelberg University
Majoring In: HS English Education
After School Plans: HS English Education
Best thing about college: “The independence… no never mind, it’s being able to wear anything I want without my mom telling me to go change.”
Transition from high school to college: “The transition was easy for me school wise, it was leaving my loved ones that was the hardest part for me.”
These are only a few of the hidden celebrities here at Northridge. Next time while you’re walking through the hallways, really take a good look at someone to see if they look like someone famous. You never know what you’ll realize!
If you have any ideas of other students who have look-a-likes email or talk to Jamie Swickard.
-Jamie Swickard (’16) is a third-year Vault staff member and Web Editor-In-Chief. [email protected]
If you have any ideas of other students who have look-a-likes email or talk to Jamie Swickard.
-Jamie Swickard (’16) is a third-year Vault staff member and Web Editor-In-Chief. [email protected]
Last, but certainly not least, is Alexis Humes (‘17) who is said to look like Velma from the show and movie Scooby Doo. Humes says she finds the comparison hilarious and loves it. She states, “This past volleyball season I was at a tournament, and Savannah Legg told me I looked like her. Now, nearly everyone knows and talks about it to me. I always make sure to have the side by side picture ready to go on my phone in case anyone asks!”
One of the teachers from the science department, Ms.Wright, was compared to Matilda from the movie Matilda while she was growing up. Wright was about the age of the little girl when the movie came out, which caused various people each day to remind her of her doppelganger. Wright says, “I never get compared to the girl anymore since I have grown up, but before I used to get so annoyed because I was being told everyday how I looked like Matilda.”
Another example is Nathan Hiser (‘16) who people claim look identical to the country singer, Brad Paisley. Hiser says, “I get told I look like Brad Paisley at least twice a day, but I definitely I can use this to my advantage to get all the ladies.” Hiser has recently used his similarities to be Brad Paisley for Halloween, which he claims is a great advantage to being Paisley’s look-a-like.
Kyle Stermer (‘16) has the privilege of looking not like a human being but a cartoon character - namely, Flint Lockwood from the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Stermer says, “This comparison kind of stinks because my friends always make fun of me for it. Maybe I should find nicer friends!” Stermer says he will probably not do anything or say anything about his cartoon doppelganger.
The list doesn’t stop there! Daniel Neff (‘16) is said to look like the Twitter famous, Nash Grier. Neff says, “I had never heard of him until about a year ago at church. My friend told me I could be his twin. I mean I’m not complaining because Nash gets all the babes.”
The next example is Austin Utzinger (‘18) who many people say looks like Cory Monteith, better known as Finn Hudson from Glee. Utzinger says with this information he will try to become famous. He says, “I take this comparison as a compliment because apparently girls think this guy is attractive.”
The first example is Hugh Prentice (‘16) who is said to look like Austin Butler, star of Zoey 101. Prentice says, “I never have really been told I look like this guy, so it is kind of weird. I’ve been told I look stupid before, but Austin Butler doesn’t look stupid.” Prentice states he will use this information to try to contact Austin Butler to see if he is his dad. Good luck, Hugh!
The first example is Hugh Prentice (‘16) who is said to look like Austin Butler, star of Zoey 101. Prentice says, “I never have really been told I look like this guy, so it is kind of weird. I’ve been told I look stupid before, but Austin Butler doesn’t look stupid.” Prentice states he will use this information to try to contact Austin Butler to see if he is his dad. Good luck, Hugh!
Crossfit first hand
By: Megan Dalton
NORTHRIDGE- Crossfit. It is the latest craze all over the U.S. and seems to have taken over Licking County, as well. So I decided to see what the big deal was, first hand.
A former Northridge alumni, Storm Strout (‘14), recently opened up his own Crossfit gym in Johnstown in October 2015. The gym is called Crossfit Veneration, and is located on Jersey Street, just off South Main Street. Strout leads the workouts at all levels. Before you get started in the regular workouts, you must go through four elements classes to learn the techniques of each workout. Your first elements class is free, and after that monthly memberships are $45. This membership means you are welcome to the gym for any training sessions and any open gym times from Monday-Saturday.
Here's how my personal experience went down.
When I first heard about the opening of Strout’s gym, we all thought it would be a great idea to write a story about it. The idea got even better when we decided to do a personal workout. It was a great idea until I had to actually do it. I made my fellow staff member, Jamie Swickard(‘16), come with me to undergo this workout.
We called the gym and talked to Strout about writing a story about his gym, and he was very welcoming and we set up a session for the following night.
When the day of our session came, I became very nervous due to the fact I was very out of shape. As I drove with Jamie to the gym, we were what you could call “freaking out” about the workout to come.
As we entered the white brick building, my eyes widened. I glanced at the climbing ropes hanging from the ceiling, then to the rings that swayed next to them, then to the multiple pull up bars, and lastly to the painting of a ripped clown on the wall. I was sweating before the workout even began.
When the real workout began, all six of us gathered around and were told the workout we would be doing today. We all stretched and did some warm ups together. Then the real work started. Strout explained to us that each class focuses on a select few muscle groups. For our workout, we did a rotation of five pull-ups (we modified it to using the hanging rings), 10 squats, and 10 push-up (again modified to the knee push-ups). We did this non-stop for 10 minutes. After each round, you would put a tally on a white board. At the end you put your name and how many trips you did in your time allotted. So by the end, Jamie and I proudly put eight trips by our names on the board.
“It was a great workout and things were modified so I felt like I was capable of doing everything but still got a good workout. Storm was very involved and gave clear directions and encouragements. I can see why a lot of people are getting into it,” Swickard(‘16) said about our experience.
-Megan Dalton (‘16) is a third-year Vault staff member and Sports Editor. [email protected]
By: Megan Dalton
NORTHRIDGE- Crossfit. It is the latest craze all over the U.S. and seems to have taken over Licking County, as well. So I decided to see what the big deal was, first hand.
A former Northridge alumni, Storm Strout (‘14), recently opened up his own Crossfit gym in Johnstown in October 2015. The gym is called Crossfit Veneration, and is located on Jersey Street, just off South Main Street. Strout leads the workouts at all levels. Before you get started in the regular workouts, you must go through four elements classes to learn the techniques of each workout. Your first elements class is free, and after that monthly memberships are $45. This membership means you are welcome to the gym for any training sessions and any open gym times from Monday-Saturday.
Here's how my personal experience went down.
When I first heard about the opening of Strout’s gym, we all thought it would be a great idea to write a story about it. The idea got even better when we decided to do a personal workout. It was a great idea until I had to actually do it. I made my fellow staff member, Jamie Swickard(‘16), come with me to undergo this workout.
We called the gym and talked to Strout about writing a story about his gym, and he was very welcoming and we set up a session for the following night.
When the day of our session came, I became very nervous due to the fact I was very out of shape. As I drove with Jamie to the gym, we were what you could call “freaking out” about the workout to come.
As we entered the white brick building, my eyes widened. I glanced at the climbing ropes hanging from the ceiling, then to the rings that swayed next to them, then to the multiple pull up bars, and lastly to the painting of a ripped clown on the wall. I was sweating before the workout even began.
When the real workout began, all six of us gathered around and were told the workout we would be doing today. We all stretched and did some warm ups together. Then the real work started. Strout explained to us that each class focuses on a select few muscle groups. For our workout, we did a rotation of five pull-ups (we modified it to using the hanging rings), 10 squats, and 10 push-up (again modified to the knee push-ups). We did this non-stop for 10 minutes. After each round, you would put a tally on a white board. At the end you put your name and how many trips you did in your time allotted. So by the end, Jamie and I proudly put eight trips by our names on the board.
“It was a great workout and things were modified so I felt like I was capable of doing everything but still got a good workout. Storm was very involved and gave clear directions and encouragements. I can see why a lot of people are getting into it,” Swickard(‘16) said about our experience.
-Megan Dalton (‘16) is a third-year Vault staff member and Sports Editor. [email protected]