Class Officers and what they are doing this year
By: Mackenzie Holder
NORTHRIDGE- With the first nine weeks are under our belts, some things are new this school year. Something that had quite a big impact on students early this fall was the class officer elections. Instead of just signing up and not really doing anything to be elected, this year candidates had to actually run for office.
While walking through the halls you would see campaign posters all over the walls with funny sayings like, “I will set you up for success.” A big shocker to students interested in running for office was that they had to give a speech in front of their classmates. For some students that would scare them off, but some students were up for the challenge and started planning their speeches as soon as possible.
Junior Logan Wilke stated in his speech that, “As your class president I will try and make our school better, like keeping the hallways cleaner.” Some of the students shared their great ideas about what they can do as class officers to make their class better. In past years the class officers were thought of as not doing very much and just having a few fundraisers here and there.
But this year there was a change in the election process because the teachers wanted the class officers to have more duties and to do more for the school and for their class. Every group of class officers have a goal. For some, like the juniors, it might be to raise of lot of money so that we are able to have a good prom, but for others, like the senior class, their goal might be to make sure that in future years they put on a good reunion for their class.
Freshman Class Officer Abby Beyer stated that “I have some very great ideas to make my class better and improve our school.” Some of the officers have already started their duties; most of the treasurer's/historians for each class have set up class instagram and twitter accounts so that you can stay up to date on the information regarding your class. The freshman class instagram is @northridge2021 and the twitter is @northridge2021. The sophomore class instagram is @nridge2020 and the twitter is @nridge2020. The junior class instagram @nridge2019 and the twitter is @nhsclassof2019. The senior class instagram is @northridge2019 and the twitter is @2018northridge.
Some officers had good fundraiser ideas that would raise money for the classes and would help out with the costs of reunions or prom or just having money in their class bank account. As the school year is continuing on the student council hopes to keep everyone involved and make sure that this year is the best was said by Junior President Logan Wilike. The student council is trying to improve our student body and actually make something happen this year unlike the years in the past.
“They want everyone to be involved with spirit days and going to school events like football games because that will make it more fun for everyone” says freshman Sydney Koker.They also hope that they can pick fundraisers that get our student body involved and raise a lot of money for our school. “We hope that this school year is great and everyone is involved with things” stated Caroline Liggett (‘19).
-Mackenzie Holder (‘19) is Junior Print Editor for The Viking Vault.
By: Mackenzie Holder
NORTHRIDGE- With the first nine weeks are under our belts, some things are new this school year. Something that had quite a big impact on students early this fall was the class officer elections. Instead of just signing up and not really doing anything to be elected, this year candidates had to actually run for office.
While walking through the halls you would see campaign posters all over the walls with funny sayings like, “I will set you up for success.” A big shocker to students interested in running for office was that they had to give a speech in front of their classmates. For some students that would scare them off, but some students were up for the challenge and started planning their speeches as soon as possible.
Junior Logan Wilke stated in his speech that, “As your class president I will try and make our school better, like keeping the hallways cleaner.” Some of the students shared their great ideas about what they can do as class officers to make their class better. In past years the class officers were thought of as not doing very much and just having a few fundraisers here and there.
But this year there was a change in the election process because the teachers wanted the class officers to have more duties and to do more for the school and for their class. Every group of class officers have a goal. For some, like the juniors, it might be to raise of lot of money so that we are able to have a good prom, but for others, like the senior class, their goal might be to make sure that in future years they put on a good reunion for their class.
Freshman Class Officer Abby Beyer stated that “I have some very great ideas to make my class better and improve our school.” Some of the officers have already started their duties; most of the treasurer's/historians for each class have set up class instagram and twitter accounts so that you can stay up to date on the information regarding your class. The freshman class instagram is @northridge2021 and the twitter is @northridge2021. The sophomore class instagram is @nridge2020 and the twitter is @nridge2020. The junior class instagram @nridge2019 and the twitter is @nhsclassof2019. The senior class instagram is @northridge2019 and the twitter is @2018northridge.
Some officers had good fundraiser ideas that would raise money for the classes and would help out with the costs of reunions or prom or just having money in their class bank account. As the school year is continuing on the student council hopes to keep everyone involved and make sure that this year is the best was said by Junior President Logan Wilike. The student council is trying to improve our student body and actually make something happen this year unlike the years in the past.
“They want everyone to be involved with spirit days and going to school events like football games because that will make it more fun for everyone” says freshman Sydney Koker.They also hope that they can pick fundraisers that get our student body involved and raise a lot of money for our school. “We hope that this school year is great and everyone is involved with things” stated Caroline Liggett (‘19).
-Mackenzie Holder (‘19) is Junior Print Editor for The Viking Vault.
Marching band "kills" another season
By: Katie Applequist
NORTHRIDGE- Another fall sports season has come and gone, and with it goes another marching band show (whether marching band is considered a “sport” or not is another article). This year, the marching band, with 49 members in grades 7-12, performed two complete band shows, one specifically for football and one for competition.
The competition show, titled To The Grave, includes the songs Dies Irae, Come Sweet Death, Adagio, and Danse Macabre. The show the band performs at football games includes the songs 24k Magic by Bruno Mars and Handclap Fitz and the Tantrums.
Why the two separate shows? The competition show is … intense. Band Director Mr. Tyler King explained, “much of our competition show involves members sitting and lying on the ground which would be bad for our uniforms the field is often muddy by halftime. The second reason was because of the darker nature of the show. I thought the football fans would appreciate something with a little more ‘life’ to it.”
To The Grave features macabre tunes alongside Death chasing Youth - which takes the form of Color Guard member Katie Debolt (‘20) in an innocent, blue dress being stalked and brought down by Color Guard member Olivia Carpenter (‘18), dressed as Death in horrifying makeup, a cloak, and a skeletal suit matched by other members of the Guard who gradually go after other marching band musicians, whisking them off to an early death in a chilling message about the inevitability of death.
With so much darkness, celebrated by competition judges for its artistic, dramatic flare, there was bound to be a bit of controversy. King said he received one email from “a concerned individual who questioned the appropriateness of the show’s message and whether or not it should be a message sent to our youth.” King does not share the concern. “I guessed that the individual had only heard the title of the show and hadn’t actually seen the band perform it. I invited the individual to come to a performance to see for themselves but I received no response and have no idea whether they actually did,” he said. One other concern went to the principal’s office from an audience member at the Tri-Valley competition regarding a perceived message of demon worshipping.
Megan Smith (‘18), a trumpet player, acknowledged the death concept in the show, “but we’re not worshipping anything. From a performance standpoint, this show was easier to get into and a lot more fun. It’s more dramatic and I really enjoyed it.”
Carpenter, who plays Death, says, “Many people have expressed concern about me, but I just see it as a performance. I think of myself as an actor out there. I come off as some sort of monster, but this is just theatrics, and it’s working.”
This season the band competed at eight different competitions during September and October. The first, Philo High School, did not give awards. At Watkins the band won first place is class C, best percussion in Class C, best auxiliary in Class C, and Best Visual in Class B/C. At Licking Valley the band won first place in Class C, best percussion in Class C, best auxiliary in Class C and received a Superior ranking which qualifies them for state competition. At Maysville, the band won first place in Class C, best percussion in Class C, best auxiliary in Class C and another Superior ranking, this time with Superior rankings in all categories for the first time in school history. At Newark the band won second place in Class B and Best Auxiliary in Class B and another Superior ranking. At Tri-Valley they won second place in Class B and Best Auxiliary in Class B. At States they received an overall rating of Superior.
Abigail Travis, a trombone player, (‘19) says, “Having two shows this year was interesting. It was cool to see what a show band experiences, but it made me love the intricacies and challenges that come along with our competition style even more. As much extra work we do in our style, it’s always more rewarding.”
Kaitlin Carrick (‘21), who’s seen the football show four times but is not in the band, says, “I was impressed [with the football show]. Y’all do just as well as Johnstown does.”
“The competition show is taking the focus from the music and moving it to the presentation. Last year's show did this, but to a much lesser extent,” says Victor Weaver (‘18), who plays the clarinet.
Travis agrees, “The amount of theatrics in the show was on a level like never before, and while it was challenging, it required every single person to put everything they have into it, which was really rewarding.”
Graham Garee (‘18), who’s seen the show but is not in the band, says, “It was really scary. Good, but terrifying.”
Riley Nichols (‘21), a clarinet player, says, “Joining marching band, I expected it to be a lot of work but also a lot of fun and I would make lots of friends; it exceeded my expectations.”
“The best parts of the season always seem to come in some of the smaller moments. Sure, the show is ridiculously fun to march and the rewards from that are spectacular, but my favorite moments are always the little tiny memories that don't mean anything to anyone else, the kinds of moments that would be insignificant if they weren't happening to me. I love the jokes and the laughs and the pictures, all of the funny things people say,” Travis says.
Katie Applequist (‘18) is a second-year member and Entertainment Editor of the Viking Vault.
By: Katie Applequist
NORTHRIDGE- Another fall sports season has come and gone, and with it goes another marching band show (whether marching band is considered a “sport” or not is another article). This year, the marching band, with 49 members in grades 7-12, performed two complete band shows, one specifically for football and one for competition.
The competition show, titled To The Grave, includes the songs Dies Irae, Come Sweet Death, Adagio, and Danse Macabre. The show the band performs at football games includes the songs 24k Magic by Bruno Mars and Handclap Fitz and the Tantrums.
Why the two separate shows? The competition show is … intense. Band Director Mr. Tyler King explained, “much of our competition show involves members sitting and lying on the ground which would be bad for our uniforms the field is often muddy by halftime. The second reason was because of the darker nature of the show. I thought the football fans would appreciate something with a little more ‘life’ to it.”
To The Grave features macabre tunes alongside Death chasing Youth - which takes the form of Color Guard member Katie Debolt (‘20) in an innocent, blue dress being stalked and brought down by Color Guard member Olivia Carpenter (‘18), dressed as Death in horrifying makeup, a cloak, and a skeletal suit matched by other members of the Guard who gradually go after other marching band musicians, whisking them off to an early death in a chilling message about the inevitability of death.
With so much darkness, celebrated by competition judges for its artistic, dramatic flare, there was bound to be a bit of controversy. King said he received one email from “a concerned individual who questioned the appropriateness of the show’s message and whether or not it should be a message sent to our youth.” King does not share the concern. “I guessed that the individual had only heard the title of the show and hadn’t actually seen the band perform it. I invited the individual to come to a performance to see for themselves but I received no response and have no idea whether they actually did,” he said. One other concern went to the principal’s office from an audience member at the Tri-Valley competition regarding a perceived message of demon worshipping.
Megan Smith (‘18), a trumpet player, acknowledged the death concept in the show, “but we’re not worshipping anything. From a performance standpoint, this show was easier to get into and a lot more fun. It’s more dramatic and I really enjoyed it.”
Carpenter, who plays Death, says, “Many people have expressed concern about me, but I just see it as a performance. I think of myself as an actor out there. I come off as some sort of monster, but this is just theatrics, and it’s working.”
This season the band competed at eight different competitions during September and October. The first, Philo High School, did not give awards. At Watkins the band won first place is class C, best percussion in Class C, best auxiliary in Class C, and Best Visual in Class B/C. At Licking Valley the band won first place in Class C, best percussion in Class C, best auxiliary in Class C and received a Superior ranking which qualifies them for state competition. At Maysville, the band won first place in Class C, best percussion in Class C, best auxiliary in Class C and another Superior ranking, this time with Superior rankings in all categories for the first time in school history. At Newark the band won second place in Class B and Best Auxiliary in Class B and another Superior ranking. At Tri-Valley they won second place in Class B and Best Auxiliary in Class B. At States they received an overall rating of Superior.
Abigail Travis, a trombone player, (‘19) says, “Having two shows this year was interesting. It was cool to see what a show band experiences, but it made me love the intricacies and challenges that come along with our competition style even more. As much extra work we do in our style, it’s always more rewarding.”
Kaitlin Carrick (‘21), who’s seen the football show four times but is not in the band, says, “I was impressed [with the football show]. Y’all do just as well as Johnstown does.”
“The competition show is taking the focus from the music and moving it to the presentation. Last year's show did this, but to a much lesser extent,” says Victor Weaver (‘18), who plays the clarinet.
Travis agrees, “The amount of theatrics in the show was on a level like never before, and while it was challenging, it required every single person to put everything they have into it, which was really rewarding.”
Graham Garee (‘18), who’s seen the show but is not in the band, says, “It was really scary. Good, but terrifying.”
Riley Nichols (‘21), a clarinet player, says, “Joining marching band, I expected it to be a lot of work but also a lot of fun and I would make lots of friends; it exceeded my expectations.”
“The best parts of the season always seem to come in some of the smaller moments. Sure, the show is ridiculously fun to march and the rewards from that are spectacular, but my favorite moments are always the little tiny memories that don't mean anything to anyone else, the kinds of moments that would be insignificant if they weren't happening to me. I love the jokes and the laughs and the pictures, all of the funny things people say,” Travis says.
Katie Applequist (‘18) is a second-year member and Entertainment Editor of the Viking Vault.
Student Leadership takes on the 2017-2018 school year
By: Caylee Lindsay
NORTHRIDGE- Seniors in Student Leadership have been working hard all year to come up with fun, creative activities to get students excited about both school and local events.
Leadership students have already organized many projects this year, but one of their most successful was coordinating the Homecoming dance. Students led everything from creating a playlist for students to dance to, to decorating the entryway, where students could take pictures in front of an eye-catching display of lights. Students who attended the dance raved about the “rustic country” theme and decorations set up by the Leadership class. “I’m so happy with how the decorations turned out. We put a lot of effort into them, so I’m glad everyone loved them” says Alison Bash (‘18).
Another Student Leadership success was their involvement and contribution to raising money for the food drive. Students generated the idea of “mystery baskets” for the week of the food drive. Each day, a different basket with a hidden theme was raffled, prompting students to donate money to win a basket. “We came up with the mystery basket idea because we figured students would be more likely to donate if there was something in it for them, too,” says Michele Ferry (‘18). Leadership students also auctioned themselves, as part of a “spend a day with a senior” campaign, where other students bought raffle tickets to win a day with their selected senior. Pieing a teacher was another addition to food drive fundraisers, where Leadership students advertised the ability to “pie” a teacher, or slam a pie in their face, for $5. Teachers could also pay to “pie” a student in Student Leadership. All of these activities combined with donations raised over $12,000 for the food drive, which was largely attributed to Student Leadership’s group effort to make it such a success.
The class has also organized and prepared for two pep rallies, and designed student section T-shirts for the school. The extent of their school spirit will not stop there; there are plans for a Santa photoshoot for Christmas, a Valentine’s Day auction, a Frisbee Golf tournament, and (hopefully) a field day at the end of the year. Leadership students even plan on serving at a shelter for Thanksgiving.
Despite the group’s success and future plans, there has been some difficulty with this year’s class size. Kristen Grow, who teachers Student Leadership, says, “Having such a large class is challenging. Ten-15 people are ideal, so 30 is definitely hard to manage. Even with multiple projects going at one time, it is difficult to make sure everyone has a voice and a place in each project.” However, the class has been able to make it work so far, and will undoubtedly continue to do so with future projects. Grow adds, “We have some really strong leaders in this group, so my expectation is that they will continue to be positive role models and to to sacrifice their time for the school and the community.”
-Caylee Lindsay (‘18) is a third-year Vault staff member and Print Editor-In-Chief. [email protected]
By: Caylee Lindsay
NORTHRIDGE- Seniors in Student Leadership have been working hard all year to come up with fun, creative activities to get students excited about both school and local events.
Leadership students have already organized many projects this year, but one of their most successful was coordinating the Homecoming dance. Students led everything from creating a playlist for students to dance to, to decorating the entryway, where students could take pictures in front of an eye-catching display of lights. Students who attended the dance raved about the “rustic country” theme and decorations set up by the Leadership class. “I’m so happy with how the decorations turned out. We put a lot of effort into them, so I’m glad everyone loved them” says Alison Bash (‘18).
Another Student Leadership success was their involvement and contribution to raising money for the food drive. Students generated the idea of “mystery baskets” for the week of the food drive. Each day, a different basket with a hidden theme was raffled, prompting students to donate money to win a basket. “We came up with the mystery basket idea because we figured students would be more likely to donate if there was something in it for them, too,” says Michele Ferry (‘18). Leadership students also auctioned themselves, as part of a “spend a day with a senior” campaign, where other students bought raffle tickets to win a day with their selected senior. Pieing a teacher was another addition to food drive fundraisers, where Leadership students advertised the ability to “pie” a teacher, or slam a pie in their face, for $5. Teachers could also pay to “pie” a student in Student Leadership. All of these activities combined with donations raised over $12,000 for the food drive, which was largely attributed to Student Leadership’s group effort to make it such a success.
The class has also organized and prepared for two pep rallies, and designed student section T-shirts for the school. The extent of their school spirit will not stop there; there are plans for a Santa photoshoot for Christmas, a Valentine’s Day auction, a Frisbee Golf tournament, and (hopefully) a field day at the end of the year. Leadership students even plan on serving at a shelter for Thanksgiving.
Despite the group’s success and future plans, there has been some difficulty with this year’s class size. Kristen Grow, who teachers Student Leadership, says, “Having such a large class is challenging. Ten-15 people are ideal, so 30 is definitely hard to manage. Even with multiple projects going at one time, it is difficult to make sure everyone has a voice and a place in each project.” However, the class has been able to make it work so far, and will undoubtedly continue to do so with future projects. Grow adds, “We have some really strong leaders in this group, so my expectation is that they will continue to be positive role models and to to sacrifice their time for the school and the community.”
-Caylee Lindsay (‘18) is a third-year Vault staff member and Print Editor-In-Chief. [email protected]
It’s Grass
(but it’s causing some drama)
By: Sydney Miller
NORTHRIDGE- Grass is something that has been argued about by three out of the five fall sports for quite some time now.
If you don’t know, grass is a plant with short, greens and narrow blades that grows in the dirt. Grass covers a good portion of Ohio, yet appears to be so scarce at Northridge, based on the chatter in the halls and classrooms. The soccer team, football team and the marching band complain about one another's “patch of grass,” blaming the fact that grass just isn’t to their liking on each other and the other groups' footwear. The areas generating so much debate include the soccer field itself, the football practice area near the middle school softball field, and the designated marching band practice area near the student parking lot.
One football player, who wishes to stay anonymous, explains, “I’d rather play on concrete” than the designated football practice field. He describes that surface as “cement in the Sahara desert,” and this general feeling has prompted the football team to practice in the marching band’s field area when the band isn’t practicing there.
So, now the marching band and football teams share the field by the student parking lot, to some degree, and both groups refer to it as The Trenches because of the football cleats digging into the grass. The football team cannot practice on the main game field for the same reason: cleats and trenches.
Soccer argues that they don’t have a practice field that’s well kept like either the football field or the marching band’s/football’s practice field. Their area for practice is the same as their competition surface, which can be a little rough, causing a challenge to what one soccer player called “our ability to move the ball around appropriately.”
Athletic Director Mr. Justin Grieger said, in an obvious appeal to both athletes and musicians, “It’s important to keep our eye on the ball and to strike the right tone in this debate.”
Grieger pointed out that students might consider that some other school districts don’t have sports, let alone designated practice areas. “I think we’re pretty lucky when it comes to facilities,” he said.
In the meantime, the teams and band seemed to enjoy a successful season in spite of the hot topic of grass.
-Sydney Miller ('18) is a second-year Vault staff member and Senior Spotlight Editor.
(but it’s causing some drama)
By: Sydney Miller
NORTHRIDGE- Grass is something that has been argued about by three out of the five fall sports for quite some time now.
If you don’t know, grass is a plant with short, greens and narrow blades that grows in the dirt. Grass covers a good portion of Ohio, yet appears to be so scarce at Northridge, based on the chatter in the halls and classrooms. The soccer team, football team and the marching band complain about one another's “patch of grass,” blaming the fact that grass just isn’t to their liking on each other and the other groups' footwear. The areas generating so much debate include the soccer field itself, the football practice area near the middle school softball field, and the designated marching band practice area near the student parking lot.
One football player, who wishes to stay anonymous, explains, “I’d rather play on concrete” than the designated football practice field. He describes that surface as “cement in the Sahara desert,” and this general feeling has prompted the football team to practice in the marching band’s field area when the band isn’t practicing there.
So, now the marching band and football teams share the field by the student parking lot, to some degree, and both groups refer to it as The Trenches because of the football cleats digging into the grass. The football team cannot practice on the main game field for the same reason: cleats and trenches.
Soccer argues that they don’t have a practice field that’s well kept like either the football field or the marching band’s/football’s practice field. Their area for practice is the same as their competition surface, which can be a little rough, causing a challenge to what one soccer player called “our ability to move the ball around appropriately.”
Athletic Director Mr. Justin Grieger said, in an obvious appeal to both athletes and musicians, “It’s important to keep our eye on the ball and to strike the right tone in this debate.”
Grieger pointed out that students might consider that some other school districts don’t have sports, let alone designated practice areas. “I think we’re pretty lucky when it comes to facilities,” he said.
In the meantime, the teams and band seemed to enjoy a successful season in spite of the hot topic of grass.
-Sydney Miller ('18) is a second-year Vault staff member and Senior Spotlight Editor.
Viking Victory
Northridge wins food drive competition
By: Cora Dorman
NORTHRIDGE- The Northridge Vikings came away with a victory in the Food Drive of 2017. The Vikings and Johnstown Johnnies came together to donate money and cans in a friendly competition to support those in need.
The Northridge district raised a total of 12,898 cans, in the form of 161 cans, two FFA pigs, $4195 dollars (equivalent to 8390 cans). Johnstown fell short of the Vikings with a total count of 7,091 cans.
Kristen Grow, advisor of Student Leadership, says, “The Northridge-Johnstown food pantry serves families within our community. Consequently, everything we donate go to families and friends around us.”
The Johnstown vs. Northridge food drive is a long standing tradition that will hopefully last for many years to come. Grow adds, “The competition between Johnstown and Northridge has been going on since I’ve taught at Northridge, which has been 17 years.”
Contributor to the Food Drive, Logan Willeke (‘19), says, “It was a great opportunity to help meet the needs of local people around us. I'm glad I got to be apart of such a wonderful thing.”
Both Northridge’s middle school and Johnstown’s middle school contributed to the event. Teachers at the Ridge also had the opportunity to get involved by donating $30 to the Food Drive, which allowed them to wear jeans one day of the week.
Students could donate to the food drive by buying raffle tickets for multiple events, such as:
Monday: Sweet Treats Basket Raffle
Tuesday: Movie Night Raffle
Wednesday: Viking Raffle
Thursday: Gift card Raffle
Friday: Prom Tickets Raffle
As a way to raise more money, students could pie any teacher for the price of $5. Teachers could also pie any student leadership member. Principals Ms. Anderson and Mr. Grieger will be duct taped to the wall during an assembly on October 27th.
Megan Trainer, William Cox, Evan Willeke, Alison Bash, Jeremy Butt and John Berkley were also raffled off to students who wanted to spend the day with a Student Leadership member.
Natalie Neumeyer (‘18), the winner of spending the day with Alison Bash, says, “I am so excited to have the privilege of having Alison Bash, AKA, ‘The Mom’ to help, and guide me all day on Friday.”
Food drive events were led and organized by the Student Leadership class, according to Grow. Students worked to organize activities for each day and donated supplies to use for the raffle. With excitement of the win, Grow explains, “I am extremely proud of the efforts of the student leadership team and the students and staff of the district.”
Kaylin Zipf (‘18), a member of Student Leadership, adds, “I am happy I got to be a part of the student leadership team and be apart of such a wonderful opportunity to give back.”
In hopes of a win over Johnstown next year, Grow states, “Every year is different.”
As for a way to get involved in other community events, Student Leadership will have more opportunities to give back at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
-Cora Dorman (‘18) is a second-year Vault staff member and News Editor. [email protected]
Northridge wins food drive competition
By: Cora Dorman
NORTHRIDGE- The Northridge Vikings came away with a victory in the Food Drive of 2017. The Vikings and Johnstown Johnnies came together to donate money and cans in a friendly competition to support those in need.
The Northridge district raised a total of 12,898 cans, in the form of 161 cans, two FFA pigs, $4195 dollars (equivalent to 8390 cans). Johnstown fell short of the Vikings with a total count of 7,091 cans.
Kristen Grow, advisor of Student Leadership, says, “The Northridge-Johnstown food pantry serves families within our community. Consequently, everything we donate go to families and friends around us.”
The Johnstown vs. Northridge food drive is a long standing tradition that will hopefully last for many years to come. Grow adds, “The competition between Johnstown and Northridge has been going on since I’ve taught at Northridge, which has been 17 years.”
Contributor to the Food Drive, Logan Willeke (‘19), says, “It was a great opportunity to help meet the needs of local people around us. I'm glad I got to be apart of such a wonderful thing.”
Both Northridge’s middle school and Johnstown’s middle school contributed to the event. Teachers at the Ridge also had the opportunity to get involved by donating $30 to the Food Drive, which allowed them to wear jeans one day of the week.
Students could donate to the food drive by buying raffle tickets for multiple events, such as:
Monday: Sweet Treats Basket Raffle
Tuesday: Movie Night Raffle
Wednesday: Viking Raffle
Thursday: Gift card Raffle
Friday: Prom Tickets Raffle
As a way to raise more money, students could pie any teacher for the price of $5. Teachers could also pie any student leadership member. Principals Ms. Anderson and Mr. Grieger will be duct taped to the wall during an assembly on October 27th.
Megan Trainer, William Cox, Evan Willeke, Alison Bash, Jeremy Butt and John Berkley were also raffled off to students who wanted to spend the day with a Student Leadership member.
Natalie Neumeyer (‘18), the winner of spending the day with Alison Bash, says, “I am so excited to have the privilege of having Alison Bash, AKA, ‘The Mom’ to help, and guide me all day on Friday.”
Food drive events were led and organized by the Student Leadership class, according to Grow. Students worked to organize activities for each day and donated supplies to use for the raffle. With excitement of the win, Grow explains, “I am extremely proud of the efforts of the student leadership team and the students and staff of the district.”
Kaylin Zipf (‘18), a member of Student Leadership, adds, “I am happy I got to be a part of the student leadership team and be apart of such a wonderful opportunity to give back.”
In hopes of a win over Johnstown next year, Grow states, “Every year is different.”
As for a way to get involved in other community events, Student Leadership will have more opportunities to give back at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
-Cora Dorman (‘18) is a second-year Vault staff member and News Editor. [email protected]