Future teachers in the Class of 2020
By: Anna Kohler
NORTHRIDGE - Many seniors are trying to decide what to do with their lives and what they want to go to college for. This class of 2020 has a good amount of students wanting to become teachers, including myself.
I haven’t always wanted to be a teacher, but in recent years there was a spark of interest in majoring in Early Childhood Education. I have six younger siblings, with the youngest being a year old. Having this many young siblings, I have learned a lot about children and can connect and handle them pretty well, which I think is necessary for the job. I like helping people in any way that I can and I love little kids, so I think teaching would be the perfect job for me!
Molly Bruck (‘20) has also made the decision to be a teacher in the future after going to work with her mom at the preschool on her days off. She would help her mom with the kids and loved being with them. Bruck has shadowed at Newark Elementary since her freshman year, but this year she has been working in the Northridge schools almost all day every day when she is not in class.
It has always been her dream job. Bruck says, “I’ve been set on teaching little kids since I was a little kid. I would go in with my mom as a kindergartener on our off days and wanted to be a teacher because of that.”
A few seniors have decided to follow in their parents’ footsteps, like Rebekah Kalas. Kalas’s mom teaches, and she has always admired her for it.
She has changed plans a few times but has always kept teaching in the back of her mind. “I’ve worked with kids through a lot of church camps, basketball camps, and other organizations. I’ve just always been good working with them and that’s why I want to teach,” Kalas said.
Cole Fox (‘20) originally wanted to serve in the military and then become a police officer but changed his mind after years of being around his youth group. Fox plans on being an intervention specialist after seeing the impact his coach, Mr. Campbell, has on the kids he teaches.
Fox says, “I’ve been assistant coach in our youth football league for the last two years, and I’ve enjoyed teaching those kids how to play football.”
These are only a handful of the students planning to teach, and there may be more deciding to in the future. All of us have our own reasons and passions for why we want to teach, but hopefully we are all successful in achieving our dream we share in common!
- Anna Kohler (‘20) is the Assistant Entertainment Editor for the Viking Vault
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By: Anna Kohler
NORTHRIDGE - Many seniors are trying to decide what to do with their lives and what they want to go to college for. This class of 2020 has a good amount of students wanting to become teachers, including myself.
I haven’t always wanted to be a teacher, but in recent years there was a spark of interest in majoring in Early Childhood Education. I have six younger siblings, with the youngest being a year old. Having this many young siblings, I have learned a lot about children and can connect and handle them pretty well, which I think is necessary for the job. I like helping people in any way that I can and I love little kids, so I think teaching would be the perfect job for me!
Molly Bruck (‘20) has also made the decision to be a teacher in the future after going to work with her mom at the preschool on her days off. She would help her mom with the kids and loved being with them. Bruck has shadowed at Newark Elementary since her freshman year, but this year she has been working in the Northridge schools almost all day every day when she is not in class.
It has always been her dream job. Bruck says, “I’ve been set on teaching little kids since I was a little kid. I would go in with my mom as a kindergartener on our off days and wanted to be a teacher because of that.”
A few seniors have decided to follow in their parents’ footsteps, like Rebekah Kalas. Kalas’s mom teaches, and she has always admired her for it.
She has changed plans a few times but has always kept teaching in the back of her mind. “I’ve worked with kids through a lot of church camps, basketball camps, and other organizations. I’ve just always been good working with them and that’s why I want to teach,” Kalas said.
Cole Fox (‘20) originally wanted to serve in the military and then become a police officer but changed his mind after years of being around his youth group. Fox plans on being an intervention specialist after seeing the impact his coach, Mr. Campbell, has on the kids he teaches.
Fox says, “I’ve been assistant coach in our youth football league for the last two years, and I’ve enjoyed teaching those kids how to play football.”
These are only a handful of the students planning to teach, and there may be more deciding to in the future. All of us have our own reasons and passions for why we want to teach, but hopefully we are all successful in achieving our dream we share in common!
- Anna Kohler (‘20) is the Assistant Entertainment Editor for the Viking Vault
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Neumeyer making strides as a leader
By: Cole Fox
NORTHRIDGE - It's no surprise Travis Neumeyer (‘20) is the boy’s basketball star at our highschool. Neumeyer (‘20) commented, “I’ve loved basketball my whole life. My dad played basketball and so did my brother, so it only made sense that I would too.” Travis has been known for being a skilled basketball player at our school growing up, but it wasn’t until this year he really started becoming a leader.
Neumeyer (‘20) stated, “Being a senior comes with a lot of responsibility. Our team this year was really young and lacked confidence. Being a senior, I took it upon myself to take the freshmen under my wing and make them feel welcome in our program.” Travis played a huge role in bringing the freshmen along and including them outside of practice events. Aidan Isler (‘21) comments, “After Friday games we would sometimes go to the movies, and Travis would always make sure the freshmen had rides to the movies.”
Travis spent a lot of the season on the outside looking in, being face guarded by players from every team. With Travis out of the offense, it allowed for Ian Travis (‘23) to gain confidence in himself. The freshman says, “Travis has been a great role model this season always helping me see the floor and run the offense smoother. Being a freshman, there is a lot I still don't understand fully, and Travis helps me to get through it whether it's a pass or drive and shoot situation.”
The week of sectionals, Neumeyer (‘20) went down with an ankle injury early in the week, sending Travis (‘23) into a panic. Neumeyer (‘20) suffered tissue damage and two torn ligaments in his ankle but played in sectionals for a total of four minutes. Isler (‘21) stated, “The determination and strength Travis showed playing through that injury inspired our team, and although we didn’t win the season, it was still one I won’t forget.”
- Cole Fox (‘20) is a sports editor for The Viking Vault.
By: Cole Fox
NORTHRIDGE - It's no surprise Travis Neumeyer (‘20) is the boy’s basketball star at our highschool. Neumeyer (‘20) commented, “I’ve loved basketball my whole life. My dad played basketball and so did my brother, so it only made sense that I would too.” Travis has been known for being a skilled basketball player at our school growing up, but it wasn’t until this year he really started becoming a leader.
Neumeyer (‘20) stated, “Being a senior comes with a lot of responsibility. Our team this year was really young and lacked confidence. Being a senior, I took it upon myself to take the freshmen under my wing and make them feel welcome in our program.” Travis played a huge role in bringing the freshmen along and including them outside of practice events. Aidan Isler (‘21) comments, “After Friday games we would sometimes go to the movies, and Travis would always make sure the freshmen had rides to the movies.”
Travis spent a lot of the season on the outside looking in, being face guarded by players from every team. With Travis out of the offense, it allowed for Ian Travis (‘23) to gain confidence in himself. The freshman says, “Travis has been a great role model this season always helping me see the floor and run the offense smoother. Being a freshman, there is a lot I still don't understand fully, and Travis helps me to get through it whether it's a pass or drive and shoot situation.”
The week of sectionals, Neumeyer (‘20) went down with an ankle injury early in the week, sending Travis (‘23) into a panic. Neumeyer (‘20) suffered tissue damage and two torn ligaments in his ankle but played in sectionals for a total of four minutes. Isler (‘21) stated, “The determination and strength Travis showed playing through that injury inspired our team, and although we didn’t win the season, it was still one I won’t forget.”
- Cole Fox (‘20) is a sports editor for The Viking Vault.
Sophomore takes a shot … and hits center
By: Chloe Rowe
NORTHRIDGE - As of February, Gabe Jasko (‘22) ranks twelfth in the nation for his age division in the sport of archery. Jasko has been slinging arrows since he was 8 years old, and last weekend he racked up two more first-place finishes in a national tournament at The Ohio State University.
Jasko belongs to a 4H archery club called Ace Archers. He has been a member for 7 years. They are currently in Johnstown but have plans to move to a larger facility in Sunbury. Jasko said he likes the fact that his club allows archers of all ages. Each age group has a name, and his group, the Cadets, is for ages 15-17.
Jasko says one of the reasons he likes the sport is it doesn’t matter your height, age, or anything. You can have a mental or physical health condition and still be able to shoot. He has had the opportunity to shoot with multiple Paralympians. In fact, one of his greatest experiences was when he got to shoot with a woman who had autism.
“She would average a score of 290 out of 300 at a range of 60 meters (or 65 yards),” Jasko said. “She was so impressive.”
Jasko has gone as far as Alabama, Florida, Texas, and North Carolina for national archery tournaments. A typical archery tournament can be lengthy. “Normally, you’ll have archers start shooting at about seven in the morning and another round in the afternoon at one,” he explains. “They can last up to six hours. I love the atmosphere there. Everybody’s positive and rooting for each other. Of course, there’s some tension between some archers, but at the end of the day, we’re all happy and supportive of one another.”
Jasko’s favorite memory was at a match where he was shooting for a gold medal. He was shooting at a length of 70 meters and, even though he hit the target, he came in second because he was standing an inch closer to the target than his opponent. “That tension and competition between me and the other shooter was so much fun,” he said. “We were cracking jokes on the line.”
It’s that positive outlook that makes a good archer, Jasko says. That and daily or weekly practice. He has his own equipment at home. “It’s a pricey sport,” he notes. “But it’s a good investment because it really helps me with controlling the symptoms of ADHD and ADD. When you’re on the line and you’re getting ready to shoot, even a stray thought in your head could mess everything up, so you have to train your mind to block out distractions.”
Gabe’s advice to anyone interested in archery is to find a 4H club. “Give it a try and see what you can do.”
- Chloe Rowe (‘22) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
By: Chloe Rowe
NORTHRIDGE - As of February, Gabe Jasko (‘22) ranks twelfth in the nation for his age division in the sport of archery. Jasko has been slinging arrows since he was 8 years old, and last weekend he racked up two more first-place finishes in a national tournament at The Ohio State University.
Jasko belongs to a 4H archery club called Ace Archers. He has been a member for 7 years. They are currently in Johnstown but have plans to move to a larger facility in Sunbury. Jasko said he likes the fact that his club allows archers of all ages. Each age group has a name, and his group, the Cadets, is for ages 15-17.
Jasko says one of the reasons he likes the sport is it doesn’t matter your height, age, or anything. You can have a mental or physical health condition and still be able to shoot. He has had the opportunity to shoot with multiple Paralympians. In fact, one of his greatest experiences was when he got to shoot with a woman who had autism.
“She would average a score of 290 out of 300 at a range of 60 meters (or 65 yards),” Jasko said. “She was so impressive.”
Jasko has gone as far as Alabama, Florida, Texas, and North Carolina for national archery tournaments. A typical archery tournament can be lengthy. “Normally, you’ll have archers start shooting at about seven in the morning and another round in the afternoon at one,” he explains. “They can last up to six hours. I love the atmosphere there. Everybody’s positive and rooting for each other. Of course, there’s some tension between some archers, but at the end of the day, we’re all happy and supportive of one another.”
Jasko’s favorite memory was at a match where he was shooting for a gold medal. He was shooting at a length of 70 meters and, even though he hit the target, he came in second because he was standing an inch closer to the target than his opponent. “That tension and competition between me and the other shooter was so much fun,” he said. “We were cracking jokes on the line.”
It’s that positive outlook that makes a good archer, Jasko says. That and daily or weekly practice. He has his own equipment at home. “It’s a pricey sport,” he notes. “But it’s a good investment because it really helps me with controlling the symptoms of ADHD and ADD. When you’re on the line and you’re getting ready to shoot, even a stray thought in your head could mess everything up, so you have to train your mind to block out distractions.”
Gabe’s advice to anyone interested in archery is to find a 4H club. “Give it a try and see what you can do.”
- Chloe Rowe (‘22) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
Teacher competes on a mini level
By: Halleigh Carter
NORTHRIDGE - When you walk through the door of classroom 116, you might come to a stop and think ... what IS that?
It turns out, it is English teacher Mrs. Garee's hobby - making miniature creations. In fact, she has a big passion for building tiny things.
"It started with a dollhouse, actually," Garee said. "I always wanted one when I was a kid, and I tried to build them out of cardboard or whatever I could find. When I got older and had kids of my own, I spent over a year building an actual dollhouse, and I had a blast. It's decorated for Christmas right now."
Garee said she always wanted to find a way to bring her passion for miniatures into her classroom, but she had trouble figuring out how it would relate to English ... specifically, the writing classes she teaches.
"I saw an ad for this contest," Garee said. "I thought I could make a connection with my Journalism and Newspaper students by making a Revolutionary War era printing house
Garee began work in August and finished in late November, working late at night on weekends. The contest deadline was in December, and Garee had to send photos of her completed project to the national competition. When February came ... she found she had not won.
In the end, Garee says that life is about the journey, not the destination. She says the joy she got from working on the Patriot Press is the greatest prize of all.
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- Halleigh Carter (‘22) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
By: Halleigh Carter
NORTHRIDGE - When you walk through the door of classroom 116, you might come to a stop and think ... what IS that?
It turns out, it is English teacher Mrs. Garee's hobby - making miniature creations. In fact, she has a big passion for building tiny things.
"It started with a dollhouse, actually," Garee said. "I always wanted one when I was a kid, and I tried to build them out of cardboard or whatever I could find. When I got older and had kids of my own, I spent over a year building an actual dollhouse, and I had a blast. It's decorated for Christmas right now."
Garee said she always wanted to find a way to bring her passion for miniatures into her classroom, but she had trouble figuring out how it would relate to English ... specifically, the writing classes she teaches.
"I saw an ad for this contest," Garee said. "I thought I could make a connection with my Journalism and Newspaper students by making a Revolutionary War era printing house
Garee began work in August and finished in late November, working late at night on weekends. The contest deadline was in December, and Garee had to send photos of her completed project to the national competition. When February came ... she found she had not won.
In the end, Garee says that life is about the journey, not the destination. She says the joy she got from working on the Patriot Press is the greatest prize of all.
We are having trouble with uploading this video so the link below will take you directly to it.
LINK TO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKlemIIYKZM
- Halleigh Carter (‘22) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault.
Modeling changes Holbrook’s life
By: Darian Dick
NORTHRIDGE - Luci Holbrook (‘20), has been modeling with Sigal Agency for a little over a year now. Holbrook describes her experience as “life changing” as this is something she never thought she’d be given the chance to do.
It all started after an instagram account came across her page and reached out to her. They began to find her social media profiles and photos and then asked if she would be interested in meeting up to which Holbrook agreed.
Holbrook says, “Sigal has given me so many opportunities I never could’ve even imagined before I started modeling. I’ve participated in the Columbus Wedding Show and will be at the Arnold this coming weekend.”
Out of these opportunities, Holbrook says “The Columbus Wedding Show was by far the coolest thing I’ve ever done. I got to walk for Randy Fenoli and his TLC designs for Say Yes to the Dress being one of four people who were chosen to walk.”
Opportunities are random and her agency does good at finding her jobs. Luci says, “I’ve been shooting about once every two months right now.”
Over the next four years, Luci plans on housing with an agency in Chicago while attending Columbia College in Chicago and will later decide if modeling is something she’ll continue to pursue after college.
- Darian Dick (‘20) is a senior spotlights editor for The Viking Vault
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By: Darian Dick
NORTHRIDGE - Luci Holbrook (‘20), has been modeling with Sigal Agency for a little over a year now. Holbrook describes her experience as “life changing” as this is something she never thought she’d be given the chance to do.
It all started after an instagram account came across her page and reached out to her. They began to find her social media profiles and photos and then asked if she would be interested in meeting up to which Holbrook agreed.
Holbrook says, “Sigal has given me so many opportunities I never could’ve even imagined before I started modeling. I’ve participated in the Columbus Wedding Show and will be at the Arnold this coming weekend.”
Out of these opportunities, Holbrook says “The Columbus Wedding Show was by far the coolest thing I’ve ever done. I got to walk for Randy Fenoli and his TLC designs for Say Yes to the Dress being one of four people who were chosen to walk.”
Opportunities are random and her agency does good at finding her jobs. Luci says, “I’ve been shooting about once every two months right now.”
Over the next four years, Luci plans on housing with an agency in Chicago while attending Columbia College in Chicago and will later decide if modeling is something she’ll continue to pursue after college.
- Darian Dick (‘20) is a senior spotlights editor for The Viking Vault
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Boondogglers Band keeps NHS teachers busy
By: Charlotte Dunlap
NORTHRIDGE - From the halls of Northridge High, Mr. Kirtland and Mr.Wentz are taking the stage.
To the students and staff of Northridge High, Mr. Kirtland and Mr. Wentz seem to be just your average Art and History teachers, respectively.
After school hours, however, they’re trading in their spot in front of a classroom for the spotlight in front of an audience.
The band first debuted 15 years ago when Mr. Andy Kirtland (bass guitar) and college friend Brent Miller (lead vocals and acoustic guitar) decided to take their musical talents outside of their dorm. “One of us had a friend (Scott Geyer) who played drums and the other knew a guy (Jamie Molisee) who played electric guitar,” says Kirtland. It wasn’t until three years later that Mr. Kirtland met Mr. Elliott Wentz through teaching at Northridge. “I knew he played the piano and we needed a keyboard for the band, so I recruited him.”
The Boondogglers can usually be found playing events at summertime festivals. “We play in Grove City, Hilliard, and sometimes Gahanna,” says Wentz. They will also play the occasional bar event. “We don’t really do the bar scene much anymore,” Wentz continues. “Festivals pay a lot more. Plus, bar shows are usually pretty long and go fairly late into the night, and we just got too old for that.”
One thing that sets The Boondogglers apart from other groups is, of course, their name. They didn’t come up with their name overnight, though. “We tried to decide a good name over text, but it was just going downhill,” explains Kirtland. “We ended up choosing a random word out of the dictionary.”
“To boondoggle is basically just to waste time,” laughs Wentz.
“Yeah,” Kirtland agrees. “It’s like doing something frivolous that has no actual meaning.”
- Charlotte Dunlap is a staff member for the Vikings Vault
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By: Charlotte Dunlap
NORTHRIDGE - From the halls of Northridge High, Mr. Kirtland and Mr.Wentz are taking the stage.
To the students and staff of Northridge High, Mr. Kirtland and Mr. Wentz seem to be just your average Art and History teachers, respectively.
After school hours, however, they’re trading in their spot in front of a classroom for the spotlight in front of an audience.
The band first debuted 15 years ago when Mr. Andy Kirtland (bass guitar) and college friend Brent Miller (lead vocals and acoustic guitar) decided to take their musical talents outside of their dorm. “One of us had a friend (Scott Geyer) who played drums and the other knew a guy (Jamie Molisee) who played electric guitar,” says Kirtland. It wasn’t until three years later that Mr. Kirtland met Mr. Elliott Wentz through teaching at Northridge. “I knew he played the piano and we needed a keyboard for the band, so I recruited him.”
The Boondogglers can usually be found playing events at summertime festivals. “We play in Grove City, Hilliard, and sometimes Gahanna,” says Wentz. They will also play the occasional bar event. “We don’t really do the bar scene much anymore,” Wentz continues. “Festivals pay a lot more. Plus, bar shows are usually pretty long and go fairly late into the night, and we just got too old for that.”
One thing that sets The Boondogglers apart from other groups is, of course, their name. They didn’t come up with their name overnight, though. “We tried to decide a good name over text, but it was just going downhill,” explains Kirtland. “We ended up choosing a random word out of the dictionary.”
“To boondoggle is basically just to waste time,” laughs Wentz.
“Yeah,” Kirtland agrees. “It’s like doing something frivolous that has no actual meaning.”
- Charlotte Dunlap is a staff member for the Vikings Vault
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Saint Patrick's Day: What you need to know
By: Ali Zigo
NORTHRIDGE - When you think of Saint Patrick's Day, you might think of the color green, but there is a lot more to be said about the history and traditions of this special day.
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th. You may wonder who Saint Patrick actually is; the answer: a real person. He was the primary patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick is also known as the “Apostle of Ireland.” He was active as a missionary in Ireland during the fifth century.
The color green represents the Catholics of Ireland. If you wear the color orange on Saint Patrick's day, you are representing the Protestants of Ireland. The original color that represented Saint Patrick's day was actually blue in the beginning but was changed to green during the 1798 Irish rebellion when the clover became a symbol of nationalism.
If you do not wear green on Saint Patrick's day, there is a fairy tale that says that a leprechaun will pinch you. This tale began during the eighth century in Ireland.
Some people with Irish heritage have annual traditions that are practiced to celebrate Saint Patrick's day. For instance, Julia West (‘20) goes to the Celtic Festival to celebrate in Dayton every year. West’s whole family goes including her “grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.”
At the Celtic festival, West and her family, “walk around, listen to the band that plays, and eat lots of good food. The adults usually drink, too.” The Celtic festival has lots of different stands that you can visit that sell different things. Some of the things being sold are “food, different drinks, crafts or different kinds of homemade jewelry like necklaces or bracelets.”
Lizzi Looker (‘22) also has Irish heritage. Even though Looker does not go to the Celtic festival on Saint Patrick's Day, she and her family have their own tradition. Lizzi’s “aunt throws an Irish day party with a big feast of traditional Irish food.” Some of these traditional Irish foods Looker and her family eat to celebrate this day include, “lots of meats, potatoes, and smoked corn beef.” At Looker's annual party, everyone will “hang out, have a good time, and wear green!”
- Ali Zigo (‘20) is the Junior Print Editor for The Viking Vault
By: Ali Zigo
NORTHRIDGE - When you think of Saint Patrick's Day, you might think of the color green, but there is a lot more to be said about the history and traditions of this special day.
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th. You may wonder who Saint Patrick actually is; the answer: a real person. He was the primary patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick is also known as the “Apostle of Ireland.” He was active as a missionary in Ireland during the fifth century.
The color green represents the Catholics of Ireland. If you wear the color orange on Saint Patrick's day, you are representing the Protestants of Ireland. The original color that represented Saint Patrick's day was actually blue in the beginning but was changed to green during the 1798 Irish rebellion when the clover became a symbol of nationalism.
If you do not wear green on Saint Patrick's day, there is a fairy tale that says that a leprechaun will pinch you. This tale began during the eighth century in Ireland.
Some people with Irish heritage have annual traditions that are practiced to celebrate Saint Patrick's day. For instance, Julia West (‘20) goes to the Celtic Festival to celebrate in Dayton every year. West’s whole family goes including her “grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.”
At the Celtic festival, West and her family, “walk around, listen to the band that plays, and eat lots of good food. The adults usually drink, too.” The Celtic festival has lots of different stands that you can visit that sell different things. Some of the things being sold are “food, different drinks, crafts or different kinds of homemade jewelry like necklaces or bracelets.”
Lizzi Looker (‘22) also has Irish heritage. Even though Looker does not go to the Celtic festival on Saint Patrick's Day, she and her family have their own tradition. Lizzi’s “aunt throws an Irish day party with a big feast of traditional Irish food.” Some of these traditional Irish foods Looker and her family eat to celebrate this day include, “lots of meats, potatoes, and smoked corn beef.” At Looker's annual party, everyone will “hang out, have a good time, and wear green!”
- Ali Zigo (‘20) is the Junior Print Editor for The Viking Vault
Factors when picking out a college
One senior shares his experience
By: Sarah Phillips
NORTHRIDGE - A lot of seniors and even juniors are being pressed with the decision of “where are you going to college” or “what are you doing after high school?” by their classmates, family, and even themselves.
The truth is, there are several factors when picking out a college such as: how far it is from home, if it suits your major, the campus life, how expensive it is, etc.
Rex Bammerlin (‘20) has kind of struggled when coming to his decision. Since junior year he went on countless college visits, but none “really excited him” nor felt like a home. Bammerlin is going to school for Aerospace Engineering, so he was looking at some of the best schools for his major in Ohio, like Ohio State University and University of Cincinnati.
Another important factor to Bammerlin was how much financial aid he was offered, which made schools like Ohio University and West Virginia University contenders. As of now, Bammerlin is still unsure of where he is going in the fall, but he has narrowed down the ten schools into which he was accepted to The Ohio State University and West Virginia University. Bammerlin’s advice to the juniors and underclassman is look at schools that “excel in your major and go from there, because if you go at it the other way around you will end up heartbroken.”
- Sarah Phillips (‘20) is the Entertainment Editor for the Viking Vault.
One senior shares his experience
By: Sarah Phillips
NORTHRIDGE - A lot of seniors and even juniors are being pressed with the decision of “where are you going to college” or “what are you doing after high school?” by their classmates, family, and even themselves.
The truth is, there are several factors when picking out a college such as: how far it is from home, if it suits your major, the campus life, how expensive it is, etc.
Rex Bammerlin (‘20) has kind of struggled when coming to his decision. Since junior year he went on countless college visits, but none “really excited him” nor felt like a home. Bammerlin is going to school for Aerospace Engineering, so he was looking at some of the best schools for his major in Ohio, like Ohio State University and University of Cincinnati.
Another important factor to Bammerlin was how much financial aid he was offered, which made schools like Ohio University and West Virginia University contenders. As of now, Bammerlin is still unsure of where he is going in the fall, but he has narrowed down the ten schools into which he was accepted to The Ohio State University and West Virginia University. Bammerlin’s advice to the juniors and underclassman is look at schools that “excel in your major and go from there, because if you go at it the other way around you will end up heartbroken.”
- Sarah Phillips (‘20) is the Entertainment Editor for the Viking Vault.
Finding the DRESS
By: Claire Wasem
NORTHRIDGE- Prom season is right around the corner, and you know what that means, girls! It's time to go dress shopping! Prom this year is earlier than in years past (April 18th), and it is just a little more than a month away!
Seniors Megan Payne (‘20), Shelby Yorde(‘20), Sarah Phillps(‘20), and Ali Zigo(‘20) have already gotten their dresses for their last high school dance. Ali Zigo explains, “This year's dress was a little more expensive, but it's my senior year so I don't really mind.”
The girls also explain what they are looking for in a dress this year. Yorde says, “I really think I want a tight fitting dress with a slit for the leg.” She continues, “I'm not sure on the color though.” Yorde, however, ended up getting a yellow ball gown dress from Universe Bridal and Prom. Before shopping, Phillips thought she wanted, “a green or black dress.” She ended up with a form-fitting red dress. Zigo, however, ended up getting a dress that fit exactly what she was looking for: “a light pink ball gown dress.”
Sydney Koker (‘21), will be attending her first Prom this year. She will be going to Northridge’s prom and Millersport’s prom with her boyfriend. Koker explains that, “If you want a more expensive dress by a very good designer, then Universe Bridal and Prom is the place to go.” She continues to say, “If you are on a tight budget, however, I would try looking at Windsor at the Polaris mall.”
Sydney got a dress from Universal for prom at Northridge and a jumpsuit at Windsor to wear at Millersport’s prom.
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- Claire Wasem ('20) is assistant print editor of the Viking Vault.
By: Claire Wasem
NORTHRIDGE- Prom season is right around the corner, and you know what that means, girls! It's time to go dress shopping! Prom this year is earlier than in years past (April 18th), and it is just a little more than a month away!
Seniors Megan Payne (‘20), Shelby Yorde(‘20), Sarah Phillps(‘20), and Ali Zigo(‘20) have already gotten their dresses for their last high school dance. Ali Zigo explains, “This year's dress was a little more expensive, but it's my senior year so I don't really mind.”
The girls also explain what they are looking for in a dress this year. Yorde says, “I really think I want a tight fitting dress with a slit for the leg.” She continues, “I'm not sure on the color though.” Yorde, however, ended up getting a yellow ball gown dress from Universe Bridal and Prom. Before shopping, Phillips thought she wanted, “a green or black dress.” She ended up with a form-fitting red dress. Zigo, however, ended up getting a dress that fit exactly what she was looking for: “a light pink ball gown dress.”
Sydney Koker (‘21), will be attending her first Prom this year. She will be going to Northridge’s prom and Millersport’s prom with her boyfriend. Koker explains that, “If you want a more expensive dress by a very good designer, then Universe Bridal and Prom is the place to go.” She continues to say, “If you are on a tight budget, however, I would try looking at Windsor at the Polaris mall.”
Sydney got a dress from Universal for prom at Northridge and a jumpsuit at Windsor to wear at Millersport’s prom.
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- Claire Wasem ('20) is assistant print editor of the Viking Vault.