Growing up on a tree farm
By: Anna Kohler
NORTHRIDGE - The Wasem Tree Farm has been operating for decades, and it has always been run by one man and his family Edward Wasem and his children and grandchildren. The tree farm requires a lot of work to keep in business, but with the help of grandchildren, it’s a job that can be managed.
Claire Wasem (‘20) is one of Mr. Wasem’s granddaughters, and she grew up on the tree farm. The farm has been there since she was born, and she has always hung around helping out; “When I was really young, I use to walk around with candy canes and hand them out to people,” she recalls.
When asked what she does now that she’s older, Wasem says, “I work the front table, I measure and net the trees, and help customers who want me to cut down their tree.”
The Wasems get lots of customers when they’re open, but the thing that takes the most time and work is setting up before opening day.
Wasem states, “We are more busy before we are open because we have to get the trees ready by trimming them and then mowing all the fields.”
Helping out on a tree farm takes skills; you have to be able to trim the trees, cut them down, and net them, which Wasem is capable of doing cause she’s been there since day one.
Last year the tree farm did not open because Mr. Wasem had heart surgery and had a difficult time keeping up with maintaining the trees. However, this year the tree farm has been open since the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Claire says, if your family is in need of a Christmas tree this holiday, stop on by The Wasem Tree Farm at 4520 Sportsman Club road and get your own tree.
- Anna Kohler is the Social Media Publicist and this is her second year in Newspaper [email protected]
By: Anna Kohler
NORTHRIDGE - The Wasem Tree Farm has been operating for decades, and it has always been run by one man and his family Edward Wasem and his children and grandchildren. The tree farm requires a lot of work to keep in business, but with the help of grandchildren, it’s a job that can be managed.
Claire Wasem (‘20) is one of Mr. Wasem’s granddaughters, and she grew up on the tree farm. The farm has been there since she was born, and she has always hung around helping out; “When I was really young, I use to walk around with candy canes and hand them out to people,” she recalls.
When asked what she does now that she’s older, Wasem says, “I work the front table, I measure and net the trees, and help customers who want me to cut down their tree.”
The Wasems get lots of customers when they’re open, but the thing that takes the most time and work is setting up before opening day.
Wasem states, “We are more busy before we are open because we have to get the trees ready by trimming them and then mowing all the fields.”
Helping out on a tree farm takes skills; you have to be able to trim the trees, cut them down, and net them, which Wasem is capable of doing cause she’s been there since day one.
Last year the tree farm did not open because Mr. Wasem had heart surgery and had a difficult time keeping up with maintaining the trees. However, this year the tree farm has been open since the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Claire says, if your family is in need of a Christmas tree this holiday, stop on by The Wasem Tree Farm at 4520 Sportsman Club road and get your own tree.
- Anna Kohler is the Social Media Publicist and this is her second year in Newspaper [email protected]
Vikes working in pizza
By: Claire Wasem
NORTHRIDGE - High Schoolers get jobs for many reasons including paying for cars, paying for gas, saving for college, or just to get some money for something special they've been keeping their eyes on. Whatever the reason, many students 16 and older either already have or are looking for a job to get some extra money. Many jobs that you can acquire at such a young age start at minimum wage and consist of positions such as fast-food workers, factory outlet employees, table bussers and hosts at restaurants, etc. But one job that seems to be common for high schoolers, at some point or another, is working at a pizza place.
Jason Roser (‘20) works at Eagles Villa Pizza in New Albany. “My favorite part of working at Eagles is the managers. I also like my coworkers,” Roser explains. “They are all very cool and fun people who know how to work hard but can also have a good time.”
Roser notes that “one of the best parts of working at the Villa is that we can make whatever kind of food we want for free, with the permission of a manager.” There’s a catch, though: “You sometimes have to deal with rude and frustrating customers.¨ Roser says that he, “would encourage anyone who is looking for a job to look into working at Eagles pizza.”
Whitney Martin (‘20) works at Johnnies Villa Pizza in Johnstown. Martin explains that she, “loves working at Villa¨ and that she has “made so many friends working there.” She started working at Villa so that she could pay for gas for her car, “like others that work there.”
“Working at Johnstown Villa is so convenient.” She explains that, “ït’s in a small town that's safe and not too far from my house.” Martin's favorite part of working at Villa is, “talking with co-workers - they are so nice and easy to talk to. We aren't allowed to have phones while we are at work, so we interact with the people around us, and it makes it so much easier to make good friends with the people around us.”
Of course, like all jobs, however, there are some downsides to working in the pizza biz: “Sometimes you run into rude customers or people who are in a rush,” Martin says, “but in the big scheme of things that seems very small and the positives definitely outweigh the negatives.” Like Roser, Whitney would “absolutely encourage anyone that needs some extra cash to apply at Villa.”
According to pizza employees at NHS, Villa Pizza of both Johnstown and New Albany are great places for young high school students to find a good part-time job and get some extra cash.
- Claire Wasem (20) is the Entertainment Editor for The Viking Vault.
By: Claire Wasem
NORTHRIDGE - High Schoolers get jobs for many reasons including paying for cars, paying for gas, saving for college, or just to get some money for something special they've been keeping their eyes on. Whatever the reason, many students 16 and older either already have or are looking for a job to get some extra money. Many jobs that you can acquire at such a young age start at minimum wage and consist of positions such as fast-food workers, factory outlet employees, table bussers and hosts at restaurants, etc. But one job that seems to be common for high schoolers, at some point or another, is working at a pizza place.
Jason Roser (‘20) works at Eagles Villa Pizza in New Albany. “My favorite part of working at Eagles is the managers. I also like my coworkers,” Roser explains. “They are all very cool and fun people who know how to work hard but can also have a good time.”
Roser notes that “one of the best parts of working at the Villa is that we can make whatever kind of food we want for free, with the permission of a manager.” There’s a catch, though: “You sometimes have to deal with rude and frustrating customers.¨ Roser says that he, “would encourage anyone who is looking for a job to look into working at Eagles pizza.”
Whitney Martin (‘20) works at Johnnies Villa Pizza in Johnstown. Martin explains that she, “loves working at Villa¨ and that she has “made so many friends working there.” She started working at Villa so that she could pay for gas for her car, “like others that work there.”
“Working at Johnstown Villa is so convenient.” She explains that, “ït’s in a small town that's safe and not too far from my house.” Martin's favorite part of working at Villa is, “talking with co-workers - they are so nice and easy to talk to. We aren't allowed to have phones while we are at work, so we interact with the people around us, and it makes it so much easier to make good friends with the people around us.”
Of course, like all jobs, however, there are some downsides to working in the pizza biz: “Sometimes you run into rude customers or people who are in a rush,” Martin says, “but in the big scheme of things that seems very small and the positives definitely outweigh the negatives.” Like Roser, Whitney would “absolutely encourage anyone that needs some extra cash to apply at Villa.”
According to pizza employees at NHS, Villa Pizza of both Johnstown and New Albany are great places for young high school students to find a good part-time job and get some extra cash.
- Claire Wasem (20) is the Entertainment Editor for The Viking Vault.
Future Tiffin Dragon: Madie Legg
By: Alex Hook
NORTHRIDGE- Madie Legg (‘19) signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball at Tiffin University on November 14th. Legg made her verbal commitment to Tiffin over this past summer but made it official this past month when she signed her NLI.
Legg’s signing took place in the media center and was open to anyone in the community that wanted to attend. She will receive a scholarship to play softball at Tiffin.
When asked how she felt about getting the offer she said, “It is a dream come true, and it is a sigh of relief to commit to a college. I worked all my life for this moment, and I’m glad it is happening now.”
Legg further explained, “I can’t wait to go play at Tiffin. My sister went there her first year of college, and I’m really excited for my future.” “I’ve already met and talked with the coach and he has told me that he can’t wait to coach me and told me I will do well in college.”
Ms. Leigh Siedlak, the softball coach at Northridge, explained that she is excited for Legg and her accomplishments. “Madie [Legg] is one of the hardest workers I know,” Siedlak said. “I can attest to all the hard work she has put into softball and how I have witnessed her grow as a person.”
When asked what is one of Legg’s best qualities, Siedlak explained, “She is an extremely hard worker, but most importantly she has a great attitude. If you came to one our softball games you could hear Madie cheering on her team from the parking lot.”
“She also has a love for the game that I have never seen out of anyone else before and you can tell she enjoys playing softball,” Siedlak said.
Siedlak added, “I think everyone from this area knows how good of a softball player Madie is, but they don’t understand how much effort she gives all the time. She is always working to get better and I couldn't be more proud of her.” Siedlak recalled all the times that Madie would stay late after practices and work on her craft. “She was always the first one to show up, and the last to leave,” Siedlak explained.
Legg received the Licking County League Player of The Year award this past season, while she also received first team LCL, first team Districts, and second team All-State honors.
When asked about her previous success, Legg said, “It’s great and all to have be honored and receive these awards, but my main focus was on the team the past season. We have a great group of girls and we are continuing to grow every year, and I think this upcoming year we will do really well.”
Legg said she wanted to thank everyone that came out to her signing to support her. She explained that she couldn’t have done it without her family, friends, and coaches. “Those are the the people that pushed me to the person I am today, and I don’t know if I could have done it without them.”
- Alex Hook (‘20) is a Sports Editor for The Viking Vault [email protected]
By: Alex Hook
NORTHRIDGE- Madie Legg (‘19) signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball at Tiffin University on November 14th. Legg made her verbal commitment to Tiffin over this past summer but made it official this past month when she signed her NLI.
Legg’s signing took place in the media center and was open to anyone in the community that wanted to attend. She will receive a scholarship to play softball at Tiffin.
When asked how she felt about getting the offer she said, “It is a dream come true, and it is a sigh of relief to commit to a college. I worked all my life for this moment, and I’m glad it is happening now.”
Legg further explained, “I can’t wait to go play at Tiffin. My sister went there her first year of college, and I’m really excited for my future.” “I’ve already met and talked with the coach and he has told me that he can’t wait to coach me and told me I will do well in college.”
Ms. Leigh Siedlak, the softball coach at Northridge, explained that she is excited for Legg and her accomplishments. “Madie [Legg] is one of the hardest workers I know,” Siedlak said. “I can attest to all the hard work she has put into softball and how I have witnessed her grow as a person.”
When asked what is one of Legg’s best qualities, Siedlak explained, “She is an extremely hard worker, but most importantly she has a great attitude. If you came to one our softball games you could hear Madie cheering on her team from the parking lot.”
“She also has a love for the game that I have never seen out of anyone else before and you can tell she enjoys playing softball,” Siedlak said.
Siedlak added, “I think everyone from this area knows how good of a softball player Madie is, but they don’t understand how much effort she gives all the time. She is always working to get better and I couldn't be more proud of her.” Siedlak recalled all the times that Madie would stay late after practices and work on her craft. “She was always the first one to show up, and the last to leave,” Siedlak explained.
Legg received the Licking County League Player of The Year award this past season, while she also received first team LCL, first team Districts, and second team All-State honors.
When asked about her previous success, Legg said, “It’s great and all to have be honored and receive these awards, but my main focus was on the team the past season. We have a great group of girls and we are continuing to grow every year, and I think this upcoming year we will do really well.”
Legg said she wanted to thank everyone that came out to her signing to support her. She explained that she couldn’t have done it without her family, friends, and coaches. “Those are the the people that pushed me to the person I am today, and I don’t know if I could have done it without them.”
- Alex Hook (‘20) is a Sports Editor for The Viking Vault [email protected]