2012/2013 Features Archives
Juggling school and a job
Students face the struggles of keeping up with work and school
By: Katelin Ashbrook
NORTHRIDGE- Our high school is full of responsible and mature students who have jobs, many of them starting as young as 14. These students work places range from Johnstown, to New Albany, even all the way to Newark and Columbus. Having a job and keeping up with school is a difficult task, but our hard working students have it under control.
A large group of working students started off with a job for the summer only. One of those students is junior Ryan Trimble (’14) who started out working at the Granville Market for the summer and after quitting that job, now works at the Hollister Home Office. “I can’t imagine not having a job,” says Trimble. “The money is great to have.”
“Going to school all week and then working evenings has its own challenges,” says Junior Sierra Sullivan (’14). Sullivan works at Steak Escape in New Albany along with some other fellow Northridge students. Sullivan somehow still manages to maintain straight A’s and keep an above average GPA while still working at least 15 hours a week at her job. “The lack of sleep is hard to deal with, but I know the experience and responsibility I’m getting from this will all be worth it in the end,” says Sullivan. She has truly mastered the balancing act of academics and work labor.
Another student introduced into the working world during his high school career is Junior Tim Geary (’14). Geary works at the Wendy’s in Johnstown alongside his buddies A.J. Mooney (’14), Chris Wilkoski (’14), and Jake Neff (’14). Geary works early morning weekends and late week nights during the school year. “I love working with my friends and they really motivate me to keep working. The money isn’t too bad either,” says Geary.
Many students can’t handle the stress of working and going to school. School work tends to pile up and hours seem to go on longer throughout the school year. It takes a responsible and hard working person to pull off such a hard task, but Northridge is full of people like that. The next time you see an employed Viking in the hall, give them a pat on the back and thank them for all that they do.
Katelin Ashbrook (’14) is a junior reporter for The Viking Vault.
photo credit: ccvc.edu
NORTHRIDGE- Our high school is full of responsible and mature students who have jobs, many of them starting as young as 14. These students work places range from Johnstown, to New Albany, even all the way to Newark and Columbus. Having a job and keeping up with school is a difficult task, but our hard working students have it under control.
A large group of working students started off with a job for the summer only. One of those students is junior Ryan Trimble (’14) who started out working at the Granville Market for the summer and after quitting that job, now works at the Hollister Home Office. “I can’t imagine not having a job,” says Trimble. “The money is great to have.”
“Going to school all week and then working evenings has its own challenges,” says Junior Sierra Sullivan (’14). Sullivan works at Steak Escape in New Albany along with some other fellow Northridge students. Sullivan somehow still manages to maintain straight A’s and keep an above average GPA while still working at least 15 hours a week at her job. “The lack of sleep is hard to deal with, but I know the experience and responsibility I’m getting from this will all be worth it in the end,” says Sullivan. She has truly mastered the balancing act of academics and work labor.
Another student introduced into the working world during his high school career is Junior Tim Geary (’14). Geary works at the Wendy’s in Johnstown alongside his buddies A.J. Mooney (’14), Chris Wilkoski (’14), and Jake Neff (’14). Geary works early morning weekends and late week nights during the school year. “I love working with my friends and they really motivate me to keep working. The money isn’t too bad either,” says Geary.
Many students can’t handle the stress of working and going to school. School work tends to pile up and hours seem to go on longer throughout the school year. It takes a responsible and hard working person to pull off such a hard task, but Northridge is full of people like that. The next time you see an employed Viking in the hall, give them a pat on the back and thank them for all that they do.
Katelin Ashbrook (’14) is a junior reporter for The Viking Vault.
photo credit: ccvc.edu
From Small Town to Big City
By: Megan Hatfield
Mikaela Pankuch and I took a trip to New York City. We saw everything from Times Square to the Statue of Liberty. The lifestyle was much different in New York than here in Ohio, especially where I’m from. I went from looking out my window and seeing cows in the field to seeing skyscrapers side by side.
We started our day in New York by taking the subway to see the Statue of Liberty. The subway was moving fast and the people going on and off. Everything in New York was at high speeds: the cars, the subway, and the people. We saw the Statue and a Korean and WWII memorial. After we saw all of that we headed for China Town.
We made a stop at the 9/11 memorial, which was a great thing to see. Seeing the new towers being built made the city seem even bigger. Every building was three times as big as a building you would find in Columbus. After seeing the reflecting pools and the rest of the memorial, we continued on our way to China town.
China town was a place with people constantly wanting you to buy stuff and people running around everywhere. We were on the hunt for name brand name accessories and deals on them. I got some pretty nice new shades for a good deal. I’m used to a relaxed, slow pace day, but I could tell here there was no such thing. China town was all so foreign to me. The different people, foods, and languages were an interesting experience.
After we made our way through China town, we stopped to eat in Little Italy. Mikaela and I picked up the menu and tried to figure it out. This wasn’t an Olive Garden; it was true Italian food that I couldn’t read. The food was very good, and now we were reenergized and ready to continue our adventure through the city.
We walked towards Times Square this time and first thing we saw was the Empire State building. I felt like a tiny spec compared the skyscraper. We then started seeing the “Hollywood” part of New York. We came to the part of the city that you see in the movies, with Broadway shows and huge billboards. This is where I got a little overwhelmed by the amount of people. People were practically walking all over each other’s feet and running into one another.
After being in the busy, crazy Times Square we walked towards Central park. This is where up-scale, fancy New York was. We saw carriage rides taking people through central park. We then came to the Plaza Hotel. Parked outside was Limo’s and Jaguars, and leading up to the fancy gold handled doors was a red carpet. Mikaela and I knew we had to go in. When we walked in we saw crystal chandeliers, elegant flowers, and filthy rich people. The women were dressed in designer ball gowns and diamond jewelry. I felt so out of place walking on red carpet in my Northridge volleyball sweatshirt and what I thought were nice designer jeans, but which were really not that snazzy here in New York.
We started heading back to the bus, and we stopped at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The design and structure of the church amazed us all. It was beautiful. We saw the stores like Hollister from home, but here they were five floors high. We also saw Tiffany’s which was guarded by security and we couldn’t get in. Everything was bigger, fancier, and more expensive.
After my New York experience I learned that the big city is great for people who always love to be doing something. It always full of noise, light, and endless things to do. I loved seeing it all, but I could never move from my farmhouse in the middle of Ohio to the living in a two room apartment in the Big Apple. I like my relaxed way of life; New York is too fast for me.
Megan Hatfield is a Sophomore Editor for the Viking Vault
Mikaela Pankuch and I took a trip to New York City. We saw everything from Times Square to the Statue of Liberty. The lifestyle was much different in New York than here in Ohio, especially where I’m from. I went from looking out my window and seeing cows in the field to seeing skyscrapers side by side.
We started our day in New York by taking the subway to see the Statue of Liberty. The subway was moving fast and the people going on and off. Everything in New York was at high speeds: the cars, the subway, and the people. We saw the Statue and a Korean and WWII memorial. After we saw all of that we headed for China Town.
We made a stop at the 9/11 memorial, which was a great thing to see. Seeing the new towers being built made the city seem even bigger. Every building was three times as big as a building you would find in Columbus. After seeing the reflecting pools and the rest of the memorial, we continued on our way to China town.
China town was a place with people constantly wanting you to buy stuff and people running around everywhere. We were on the hunt for name brand name accessories and deals on them. I got some pretty nice new shades for a good deal. I’m used to a relaxed, slow pace day, but I could tell here there was no such thing. China town was all so foreign to me. The different people, foods, and languages were an interesting experience.
After we made our way through China town, we stopped to eat in Little Italy. Mikaela and I picked up the menu and tried to figure it out. This wasn’t an Olive Garden; it was true Italian food that I couldn’t read. The food was very good, and now we were reenergized and ready to continue our adventure through the city.
We walked towards Times Square this time and first thing we saw was the Empire State building. I felt like a tiny spec compared the skyscraper. We then started seeing the “Hollywood” part of New York. We came to the part of the city that you see in the movies, with Broadway shows and huge billboards. This is where I got a little overwhelmed by the amount of people. People were practically walking all over each other’s feet and running into one another.
After being in the busy, crazy Times Square we walked towards Central park. This is where up-scale, fancy New York was. We saw carriage rides taking people through central park. We then came to the Plaza Hotel. Parked outside was Limo’s and Jaguars, and leading up to the fancy gold handled doors was a red carpet. Mikaela and I knew we had to go in. When we walked in we saw crystal chandeliers, elegant flowers, and filthy rich people. The women were dressed in designer ball gowns and diamond jewelry. I felt so out of place walking on red carpet in my Northridge volleyball sweatshirt and what I thought were nice designer jeans, but which were really not that snazzy here in New York.
We started heading back to the bus, and we stopped at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The design and structure of the church amazed us all. It was beautiful. We saw the stores like Hollister from home, but here they were five floors high. We also saw Tiffany’s which was guarded by security and we couldn’t get in. Everything was bigger, fancier, and more expensive.
After my New York experience I learned that the big city is great for people who always love to be doing something. It always full of noise, light, and endless things to do. I loved seeing it all, but I could never move from my farmhouse in the middle of Ohio to the living in a two room apartment in the Big Apple. I like my relaxed way of life; New York is too fast for me.
Megan Hatfield is a Sophomore Editor for the Viking Vault
Mother Horn Returns For Many Years To Come
By: Summer Richards
Cheryl Horn has been known by her students as “Mother Horn” for years, 27 in fact. Not only do her school children love her but she also has two grown daughters that will both be graduating from OSU.
Horn knew she wanted to teach music since she had been a little girl. In 1978 Horn began to pursue her passion in music. To start her path, she decided to go to The Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. There were many things that stood out to her, one the school was ranked the second best music school in the nation and second it was conveniently close to her home. In 1978 Horn got her first job at North Fork Schools teaching music, making Northridge her second job in 1987.
Horn’s favorite part of her job is getting to share important times and memories with her children whether at the Christmas Programs that she spends an enormous amount of time on, or just teaching her children to learn to love music and to share her passion for music with them. She loves that fact that she gets to watch all of her students grow up from age five all the way up until their senior year. Horn explained how she has had children in the past that have grown up to have their own young ones, and how it’s a pleasure to be able to teach generations to come. The best experience for Mother Horn would be the relationships she builds with the families and being able to teach the children and get to know the children and families on a personal level. She believes it is a privilege to do a program for the children’s families and the community because everyone is so appreciative of her and the work she puts into getting the program ready.
However, recently Horn has decided to retire, stating that it was not a planned thing by any means. She was prompt to retire because of the upcoming changes in the STRS (State Teacher Retirement System) laws. Horn was in no way, shape or form “ready to be done”, that’s why she went to the Districts School Board to ask for the opportunity to be rehired after retiring. She was very happy when the Board came to the conclusion that hiring Horn back would be an asset to the District. Horn stated she had taught for “27 years, and she had at least 27 more in her." With a supportive husband, Horn is encouraged to keep teaching.
Horn explained that her greatest achievement throughout her music career would be “knowing that the community and board still [have] confidence in [her] to teach and take care of the smallest commodity gives [her] a great boost of confidence." She enjoys instilling the love of music in the children and loves encouraging her love of music in them as well. When asked if she would change anything about her major, she replied that she “would always stay with music” although she is having some thoughts of returning to school herself to take some undecided courses at some point in time.
Many of Horn’s previous students look up to her. Mat Scott (’15) stating “She is a very nice teacher and she really treats her students well.” Horn believes her students feel this way because “ they know the relationship [she] has with them far outreaches the music room, and [she] is always someone they can trust and count on” and it is just an addition that her students think she is funny!
Horn’s career at Northridge isn’t even close to being finished. She believes out of all of Northridge she has the best job by a long shot, and she feels privileged to have the job. Horn also believes the District is moving in a positive direction and is very supportive of them. Mother Horn has influenced all of her students in a positive way, and Northridge is very happy to have her on their staff.
Summer Richards (13') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault
Cheryl Horn has been known by her students as “Mother Horn” for years, 27 in fact. Not only do her school children love her but she also has two grown daughters that will both be graduating from OSU.
Horn knew she wanted to teach music since she had been a little girl. In 1978 Horn began to pursue her passion in music. To start her path, she decided to go to The Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. There were many things that stood out to her, one the school was ranked the second best music school in the nation and second it was conveniently close to her home. In 1978 Horn got her first job at North Fork Schools teaching music, making Northridge her second job in 1987.
Horn’s favorite part of her job is getting to share important times and memories with her children whether at the Christmas Programs that she spends an enormous amount of time on, or just teaching her children to learn to love music and to share her passion for music with them. She loves that fact that she gets to watch all of her students grow up from age five all the way up until their senior year. Horn explained how she has had children in the past that have grown up to have their own young ones, and how it’s a pleasure to be able to teach generations to come. The best experience for Mother Horn would be the relationships she builds with the families and being able to teach the children and get to know the children and families on a personal level. She believes it is a privilege to do a program for the children’s families and the community because everyone is so appreciative of her and the work she puts into getting the program ready.
However, recently Horn has decided to retire, stating that it was not a planned thing by any means. She was prompt to retire because of the upcoming changes in the STRS (State Teacher Retirement System) laws. Horn was in no way, shape or form “ready to be done”, that’s why she went to the Districts School Board to ask for the opportunity to be rehired after retiring. She was very happy when the Board came to the conclusion that hiring Horn back would be an asset to the District. Horn stated she had taught for “27 years, and she had at least 27 more in her." With a supportive husband, Horn is encouraged to keep teaching.
Horn explained that her greatest achievement throughout her music career would be “knowing that the community and board still [have] confidence in [her] to teach and take care of the smallest commodity gives [her] a great boost of confidence." She enjoys instilling the love of music in the children and loves encouraging her love of music in them as well. When asked if she would change anything about her major, she replied that she “would always stay with music” although she is having some thoughts of returning to school herself to take some undecided courses at some point in time.
Many of Horn’s previous students look up to her. Mat Scott (’15) stating “She is a very nice teacher and she really treats her students well.” Horn believes her students feel this way because “ they know the relationship [she] has with them far outreaches the music room, and [she] is always someone they can trust and count on” and it is just an addition that her students think she is funny!
Horn’s career at Northridge isn’t even close to being finished. She believes out of all of Northridge she has the best job by a long shot, and she feels privileged to have the job. Horn also believes the District is moving in a positive direction and is very supportive of them. Mother Horn has influenced all of her students in a positive way, and Northridge is very happy to have her on their staff.
Summer Richards (13') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault
Summer music festivals
By: Trevor White
While many kids will be sleeping in, going to the pool, or partying this summer, I will be going to the many music festivals that will be happening. The summer gives bands a great opportunity to get a larger fan base and gaining more popularity by playing on summer festivals/tours.
The most notorious and my favorite summer tour is the infamous Warped Tour. Warped Tour was created in 1994 by Kevin Lyman. It has been sponsored by the shoe company Vans. The tour starts in early June and ends in Mid-August with over 60 bands playing on the tour. The genres of music range from alternative, indie, rap, punk, pop-punk, metal, hardcore, and acoustic. There are 6 or 7 stages at Warped Tour and there are always at least 2 bands playing at a given time. Warped Tour has always varied with the bands that headline the tour. Past headliners have been blink-182, Set Your Goals, and Bring Me The Horizon. Warped tour needs an extensive space for all the stages, tents, attractions, etc. so the venues that host it are usually fields or fairgrounds.
A more heavy metal oriented tour is Mayhem Fest. Mayhem Fest is also produced by Kevin Lyman and tours during summer. Mayhem has fewer bands than Warped, but the bands are considerably heavier. Some past headlining acts of Mayhem have been Slipknot, Slayer, and Korn. This tour plays mostly large outdoor arenas or fairgrounds.
Possibly the heaviest tour of the summer is the All-Stars tour. This tour is put on by the Artery Foundation and includes many bands from the Artery-Razor & Tie record label. Many if not all bands on this tour are death-core or extreme metal bands. The tour has gained increasing popularity with headliners such as Suicide Silence taking the stage last year. It was Suicide Silence’s last tour before their frontman, Mitch Lucker died on October 31st 2012 in a motorcycle accident. Like Warped and Mayhem, it tours during the summer. The venues that host the show range from small clubs to medium sized arenas.
The heaviest tour of the year, Summer Slaughter, is dubbed as “The most extreme tour of the year” and lives up to that title. With bands such as Cannibal Corpse and The Dillinger Escape Plan headlining this tour, it has proven to be the heaviest tour of the year. Most bands on this bill are categorized as grindcore, extreme metal, or death metal. It tours throughout the summer playing mostly small bars and clubs.
With tickets to most tours/festivals being in the $25-50 range, it would be foolish to miss an opportunity to see some of your favorite bands all in one day. How you spend your summer is up to you, but missing one of these amazing tours is one thing you don’t want to do.
Trevor White (15') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault.
photo credit: learnthemusicindustry.com
While many kids will be sleeping in, going to the pool, or partying this summer, I will be going to the many music festivals that will be happening. The summer gives bands a great opportunity to get a larger fan base and gaining more popularity by playing on summer festivals/tours.
The most notorious and my favorite summer tour is the infamous Warped Tour. Warped Tour was created in 1994 by Kevin Lyman. It has been sponsored by the shoe company Vans. The tour starts in early June and ends in Mid-August with over 60 bands playing on the tour. The genres of music range from alternative, indie, rap, punk, pop-punk, metal, hardcore, and acoustic. There are 6 or 7 stages at Warped Tour and there are always at least 2 bands playing at a given time. Warped Tour has always varied with the bands that headline the tour. Past headliners have been blink-182, Set Your Goals, and Bring Me The Horizon. Warped tour needs an extensive space for all the stages, tents, attractions, etc. so the venues that host it are usually fields or fairgrounds.
A more heavy metal oriented tour is Mayhem Fest. Mayhem Fest is also produced by Kevin Lyman and tours during summer. Mayhem has fewer bands than Warped, but the bands are considerably heavier. Some past headlining acts of Mayhem have been Slipknot, Slayer, and Korn. This tour plays mostly large outdoor arenas or fairgrounds.
Possibly the heaviest tour of the summer is the All-Stars tour. This tour is put on by the Artery Foundation and includes many bands from the Artery-Razor & Tie record label. Many if not all bands on this tour are death-core or extreme metal bands. The tour has gained increasing popularity with headliners such as Suicide Silence taking the stage last year. It was Suicide Silence’s last tour before their frontman, Mitch Lucker died on October 31st 2012 in a motorcycle accident. Like Warped and Mayhem, it tours during the summer. The venues that host the show range from small clubs to medium sized arenas.
The heaviest tour of the year, Summer Slaughter, is dubbed as “The most extreme tour of the year” and lives up to that title. With bands such as Cannibal Corpse and The Dillinger Escape Plan headlining this tour, it has proven to be the heaviest tour of the year. Most bands on this bill are categorized as grindcore, extreme metal, or death metal. It tours throughout the summer playing mostly small bars and clubs.
With tickets to most tours/festivals being in the $25-50 range, it would be foolish to miss an opportunity to see some of your favorite bands all in one day. How you spend your summer is up to you, but missing one of these amazing tours is one thing you don’t want to do.
Trevor White (15') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault.
photo credit: learnthemusicindustry.com
principal fosters puppies
By: Adreona Perkowski
Mr. Chris Blados: Northridge primary principal by day, and puppy foster dad by night. Blados, aside from juggling the challenges of being a primary school principal, fosters puppies that would otherwise be sent to their death.
Blados and his wife have been fostering puppies through the organization Paws since about the beginning of April. So far, Blados and his wife have fostered two puppies. One was just adopted out and the other is soon on its way. Blados rescued his dog and decided that fostering other dogs would be a good idea. Blados and his wife do not have a limit on how many dogs they’re willing to save; they just want to save as many as they can.
Paws goes to high-kill shelters and adopts dogs that don’t show any aggressive tendencies. The dogs are typically two to four years old. Although there are puppies, that is rare. Then, they partner the dog with a foster family. Once the dog has adapted to their new foster home, the family will send pictures and a description of the dog to Paws after about three to four days so the organization can put adoption details online for potential adopters, so they can read about the dog that they may want to adopt.
Paws pays for the food and vet bills for foster dogs. They pay for all of the materials through the donations of others and through fundraisers. When adopting a dog there is a $175 fee that goes directly to Paws, NOT to the foster family. That money, with the help of fundraisers and donations, helps to supply foster families with the materials necessary to properly take care of their foster dog. Basically, the foster parents are giving the animal a place to live and hopefully lots of love and attention. The foster parents job as a foster parent is to help the dog get used to others (animals and people) so when it goes to its adopted home, the dog is ready for their new life.
Adreona Perkowski (15') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault.
photo credit: Chris Blados
Mr. Chris Blados: Northridge primary principal by day, and puppy foster dad by night. Blados, aside from juggling the challenges of being a primary school principal, fosters puppies that would otherwise be sent to their death.
Blados and his wife have been fostering puppies through the organization Paws since about the beginning of April. So far, Blados and his wife have fostered two puppies. One was just adopted out and the other is soon on its way. Blados rescued his dog and decided that fostering other dogs would be a good idea. Blados and his wife do not have a limit on how many dogs they’re willing to save; they just want to save as many as they can.
Paws goes to high-kill shelters and adopts dogs that don’t show any aggressive tendencies. The dogs are typically two to four years old. Although there are puppies, that is rare. Then, they partner the dog with a foster family. Once the dog has adapted to their new foster home, the family will send pictures and a description of the dog to Paws after about three to four days so the organization can put adoption details online for potential adopters, so they can read about the dog that they may want to adopt.
Paws pays for the food and vet bills for foster dogs. They pay for all of the materials through the donations of others and through fundraisers. When adopting a dog there is a $175 fee that goes directly to Paws, NOT to the foster family. That money, with the help of fundraisers and donations, helps to supply foster families with the materials necessary to properly take care of their foster dog. Basically, the foster parents are giving the animal a place to live and hopefully lots of love and attention. The foster parents job as a foster parent is to help the dog get used to others (animals and people) so when it goes to its adopted home, the dog is ready for their new life.
Adreona Perkowski (15') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault.
photo credit: Chris Blados
Where will they end up?By: Gabrielle Evans and Hunter Adkins
NORTHRIDGE- As the school year comes to an end, and it becomes time to say goodbye to the class of 2013, everyone wants to know where they are going to school next year or what they are doing next year. Some people are staying in state, others are going away. Some are going to school, some into the Military, Air Force, Marines, or off into the work force right away. This is what most of the class of 2013 is doing as the next step in their life: Austin Alexander is going to Ohio State University, Main Campus. Kirk Almendinger is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Clayton Baughman is going to Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. Mekayla Bohanan is going to Columbus State. Terren Byers is eventually going to go to college. Austin Campbell is going to Ohio Northern. Shaunie Castle is going to Baldwin Wallace. Brady Charles is going into the Marines. Taylor Cheeseman is going to University of Findlay. Ty Choate is going to Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute. Kaleb Crump is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Kassie Davison is going to Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Alan Dodson plans on working. Jacob Eckhardt is going to Miami University (Ohio). Justin Elston is going into the Air Force Scott Eyster plans on working. Julie Feuerbach is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Kyli Fleshman plans on either taking a year off or going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Alex Fox is going to The Ohio Academy -Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School. Taylor Gantt is going to Central Ohio Technical College. Lydia George is going to Ohio State University, Main Campus. Charity Goodman plans on working. Marybeth Gray is going to Kent State University. Travis Hammock is going to Ohio State University, Main Campus. Emily Hankinson is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Sean Higgins is going to the University of Rio Grande. Faith Hiser is going to Walsh University. Ryan Johnson is going to do mission work. Elizabeth Kallay is going to Ohio State University, Main Campus. Keenan Kauahi is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Kristian Kiger is going to Evangal University (Missouri). Gavin Kyle is going to Ohio State University, Main Campus. Kyle Lambright is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Hannah Linkous is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Taylor Mann is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Laura Marinchek is either going to Mount Vernon Nazarene University or Central Ohio Technical College. Billy Martin is going to Mount Vernon Nazarene University. |
Kyle McCarthy is going into the Air Force.
Brittany Mickey is going to Ohio State School of Cosmetology. Cody Miller is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Devin Moore is going to Northwestern. Andrew Mullen is going to Kent State University. Shane Mulligan is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Justin Mullins is going into the Navy. Haley Napier is going to Central Ohio Technical College. Francisco Padilla is going to Baldwin-Wallace College. Tommy Petrushka is going to Ohio State University, Main Campus. Annah Powell is going to The Ohio Academy -Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School. Forrest Priest is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Taryn Priest is going to Central Ohio Technical College. Jordan Pritts is going to Youngstown State. Joey Reichert is going into the Air Force. Summer Richards is going to Miami-Jacobs Career College. Erin Rinehart is going to Ashland University. Scott Robinette is undecided. Taylor Rose is going to Bluffton University. Madison Royer is going to Marietta College. Zach Rudy is not sure what college he is going to yet. Clayton Schnars plans on working. Hannah Shank is going to Otterbein University. Alex Shedloski is going to University of Akron. Tony Shore is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Andrea Showalter is going to Everest Institute. Alayna Smith is either going to either Columbus College of Art and Design or OU (Lancater). Seth Smith is going to Capital University. Brock Stought is going to Columbus State Community College. Storm Strout is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Kacie Tornes is going to Eastern Michigan University. Kristin Trainer is going to Kent State University. Caitlyn Tulloss is going to Capital University. Danielle VanFossen is going to Otterbein University. Elizabeth VanNess is going to Denison University. Anthoney Verhovec is going to West Liberty University. Hayden Warner is going to the University of Northwestern Ohio. Jessica Watts is going to Bowling Green State University. Macy West is going to Kent State University. Nathan Wigal is going to Capital University. Kyle Wilber is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Allison Williams is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Austin Williams is going to The Ohio State University, Newark Campus. Cole Williams plans on working. Thomas Williams is going to Ohio University. Ross Wilson is going to Otterbein University. Raven Wolfe is going to Bowling Green State University. Information on students attending C-tech will be updated as soon as possible. |
We highlighted a few of our seniors that are continuing in sports along with their college experience.
Ross Wilson is going to Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio this fall to study Sports management. He has not yet decided if he wants to minor in anything yet. Wilson hopes to work somewhere high in the ranks of baseball after he graduates for Otterbein and gets out in the world. He chose Otterbein because the campus stood out to him and it’s close to home. He hopes to play baseball as long as he can. His dream is to make it further then college baseball. Wilson will be playing baseball with the Otterbein Cardinals. Best of luck Ross!
Anthoney Verhovec is going to West Liberty University in West Liberty, West Virginia this fall to major in criminal justice. He plans on minoring in finance. Verhovec wants to be a sheriff or a state trooper. He decided to go to West Liberty because they are a small town school like Northridge, and they also have a great criminal justice program. He hopes to wrestle there also. He wants to make it to the national tournament and maybe even place. Best of Luck to Anthoney!
Nathan Wigal is going to Capital University in Bexley, Ohio. He plans to major in biology with a pre-med concentration. He plans on going to med school after he graduates from Capital to go into pediatric oncology. He chose Capital because of its small size, family feeling, and good reputation for students in the pre-med program. Nathan says “it is sad that this is my last year running for Northridge.” He also says “this year has been really successful so far and I am hoping for more to come the rest of my years of running in college.” Nathan would like to give a special thanks to Dudge and Mrs. B for all the help they have given him. Best of luck Nathan!
Erin Rinehart is attending Ashland University this fall and will be a Varsity Cheerleader. She plans on majoring in integrated mathematics education and later on in life being a High School teacher. Best of luck Erin!
Marybeth Gray plans on going to Kent State. She is going into Pre-Vet and then later on being a Veterinarian. She will be a Varsity Cheerleader at Kent State as well. Best of luck Marybeth!
As we say goodbye to the seniors, we want to wish them the best of luck as they take the next step in their life. Good luck class of 2013 you will be missed! Remember that you will always be a Viking! Go Vikes!
Gabrielle Evans (15') and Hunter Adkins (15') are staff reporters for The Viking Vault.
Ross Wilson is going to Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio this fall to study Sports management. He has not yet decided if he wants to minor in anything yet. Wilson hopes to work somewhere high in the ranks of baseball after he graduates for Otterbein and gets out in the world. He chose Otterbein because the campus stood out to him and it’s close to home. He hopes to play baseball as long as he can. His dream is to make it further then college baseball. Wilson will be playing baseball with the Otterbein Cardinals. Best of luck Ross!
Anthoney Verhovec is going to West Liberty University in West Liberty, West Virginia this fall to major in criminal justice. He plans on minoring in finance. Verhovec wants to be a sheriff or a state trooper. He decided to go to West Liberty because they are a small town school like Northridge, and they also have a great criminal justice program. He hopes to wrestle there also. He wants to make it to the national tournament and maybe even place. Best of Luck to Anthoney!
Nathan Wigal is going to Capital University in Bexley, Ohio. He plans to major in biology with a pre-med concentration. He plans on going to med school after he graduates from Capital to go into pediatric oncology. He chose Capital because of its small size, family feeling, and good reputation for students in the pre-med program. Nathan says “it is sad that this is my last year running for Northridge.” He also says “this year has been really successful so far and I am hoping for more to come the rest of my years of running in college.” Nathan would like to give a special thanks to Dudge and Mrs. B for all the help they have given him. Best of luck Nathan!
Erin Rinehart is attending Ashland University this fall and will be a Varsity Cheerleader. She plans on majoring in integrated mathematics education and later on in life being a High School teacher. Best of luck Erin!
Marybeth Gray plans on going to Kent State. She is going into Pre-Vet and then later on being a Veterinarian. She will be a Varsity Cheerleader at Kent State as well. Best of luck Marybeth!
As we say goodbye to the seniors, we want to wish them the best of luck as they take the next step in their life. Good luck class of 2013 you will be missed! Remember that you will always be a Viking! Go Vikes!
Gabrielle Evans (15') and Hunter Adkins (15') are staff reporters for The Viking Vault.
Sharp shooting student
Wilkoski travels to Dubai to shoot in Olympic style tournament
DUBAI- Junior Chris Wilkoski (’14) traveled to compete in the International Doubles, an Olympic style shooting match a few weeks ago. Wilkoski placed 22nd in the competition, a score that is very respectable considering the match included the best of the best competitors from all over the world. These competitors ranged all the way from Italy to Germany.
Wilkoski took a 13 hour flight overseas accompanied by an old friend to their destination in Dubai, where the target shooting competition took place. The contestants were to “shoot to qualify” for another trip to another destination overseas somewhere. The two got to enjoy their no expense, five-day trip without any hassle. “We were treated like royalty,” he said about the trip. Wilkoski is sponsored by a shooting brand so his trip was completely free.
A competition like this is much bigger than what Wilkoski, an eight year experienced shooter, is used to. When asked how he dealt with the pressure of the large crowd and unfamiliar place, Wilkoski simply said that he just “went in with an open mind.” Wilkoski also went on to say that shooting is mainly a mental challenge rather than physical once you’ve been shooting for so long. Wilkoski said that this competition was much harder, but while there he shot his best score ever.
The talented student says that he started shooting in 2004 with his dad at a Centerburg shooting range. “I fell in love with it,” he said. He started out on an American style team which required him to travel, then in 2010 switched to a new team that included faster targets and had no local shooting competitions.
Shooting a ten to eleven pound gun can be tiring says Wilkoski, but he practices around four times a week, and even more when finals are coming up. Wilkoski shoots a Browning Citori. The Citori is the third gun he has owned since his career started.
Wilkoski encourages people to come out and start shooting if they’re interested. There are local shooting ranges all around. The sport is very expensive though, amo costing around $5 a box, plus the cost of gas to get to a range. Three years ago he took a coaching class so that he could not only help others shoot, but help encourage himself to shoot better. He says that once he is out there, for a competiton or just to practice, he “gets in [his] zone” and blocks the whole world out.
With plans to move on to the Open Class once he turns 21, Wilkoski keeps shooting. He has been trained with shooters in the army and says that his coach lives all the way in Georgia. On May 15th, he had another competition and qualified for a shoot in Cyprus which will take place in three weeks. After that he will travel to Puru for another shoot that he qualified for.
Wilkoski is very proud of his shooting accomplishments and says that even though shoots do force him to take time out of school, it’s all worth it in the end. Wilkoski works hard on his school work while traveling so that he can stay ahead in all of his classes.
Northridge is very proud to call the rare talent that Wilkoski is a Northridge Viking.
Katelin Ashbrook (’14) is a junior reporter for The Viking Vault.
Wilkoski took a 13 hour flight overseas accompanied by an old friend to their destination in Dubai, where the target shooting competition took place. The contestants were to “shoot to qualify” for another trip to another destination overseas somewhere. The two got to enjoy their no expense, five-day trip without any hassle. “We were treated like royalty,” he said about the trip. Wilkoski is sponsored by a shooting brand so his trip was completely free.
A competition like this is much bigger than what Wilkoski, an eight year experienced shooter, is used to. When asked how he dealt with the pressure of the large crowd and unfamiliar place, Wilkoski simply said that he just “went in with an open mind.” Wilkoski also went on to say that shooting is mainly a mental challenge rather than physical once you’ve been shooting for so long. Wilkoski said that this competition was much harder, but while there he shot his best score ever.
The talented student says that he started shooting in 2004 with his dad at a Centerburg shooting range. “I fell in love with it,” he said. He started out on an American style team which required him to travel, then in 2010 switched to a new team that included faster targets and had no local shooting competitions.
Shooting a ten to eleven pound gun can be tiring says Wilkoski, but he practices around four times a week, and even more when finals are coming up. Wilkoski shoots a Browning Citori. The Citori is the third gun he has owned since his career started.
Wilkoski encourages people to come out and start shooting if they’re interested. There are local shooting ranges all around. The sport is very expensive though, amo costing around $5 a box, plus the cost of gas to get to a range. Three years ago he took a coaching class so that he could not only help others shoot, but help encourage himself to shoot better. He says that once he is out there, for a competiton or just to practice, he “gets in [his] zone” and blocks the whole world out.
With plans to move on to the Open Class once he turns 21, Wilkoski keeps shooting. He has been trained with shooters in the army and says that his coach lives all the way in Georgia. On May 15th, he had another competition and qualified for a shoot in Cyprus which will take place in three weeks. After that he will travel to Puru for another shoot that he qualified for.
Wilkoski is very proud of his shooting accomplishments and says that even though shoots do force him to take time out of school, it’s all worth it in the end. Wilkoski works hard on his school work while traveling so that he can stay ahead in all of his classes.
Northridge is very proud to call the rare talent that Wilkoski is a Northridge Viking.
Katelin Ashbrook (’14) is a junior reporter for The Viking Vault.
Cheap Summer fun
By: McKenzie Messer
NORTHRIDGE - Summer. The three holy months that we get to go to the restroom and eat whenever we want in the comfort of our own homes. We sleep and eat ice cream until we’re morbidly obese and have fun. We finally get to hang out with our friends and not worry about homework, but sometimes having fun can be expensive. Luckily you have The Vault to help you! (All travel time is calculated from the school.)
Everybody loves sleep over with your friends, right? But sometimes staying indoors and doing nothing is kind of boring, so mix it up and put up a tent in the backyard and have a little bonfire. You can go and explore your property at night and see what’s around…unless there are foxes. Don’t do that.
A place that is free, but is also a nice little road trip, is Hocking Hills. It’s an hour and 13 minutes away. They also have various activities such as ziplining, canoeing, and horseback riding, however these do cost money. More information and pricing at http://hockinghills.com/
I know not all people are into books like I am, but a thing I like to do during the summer is go to a library or Barnes and Noble and spend the whole day there. If you’re a parent that has little ones, most libraries have programs for children, like the Alexandria Public Library which is 10 minutes away from the school. I love going to Barnes and Noble because every turn of the corner is a new possibility for adventure, so if you’re into books or cool things from Doctor Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and other series, you have to go! If you want to read, but you don’t know what, you can look at my column/review on books in this issue. More information about materials and programs the Alexandria public Library at http://www.alexandria.lib.oh.us/ and more information about Barnes and Noble at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/.
A beautiful place to take a jog, have a picnic, have a photo shoot, or even just wander around with friends or your significant other is Dawes Arboretum. It’s free to see, and they even have an activity center for all ages. They have various landscapes that you can enjoy. They also have several tables and picnic settings, or take a blanket and mark your own land. It’s opened from dawn to dusk and is 33 minutes away in Newark. More information at http://dawesarb.org/
During the summer it’s usually stupidly hot, so a cheap, fun, and nice way to bully your closest friends is a water balloon fight. Water balloons are a couple dollars and you can find them at any general store or a Target.
If you and your friends are into fun, customizable, semi-matching clothes, you guys can use dye. Get a white t-shirt or other clothing article and get a bottle of dye. RIT dye is $3 and is available at nearly any craft store or Wal-Mart.
If you have a couple bucks and a couple friends, you can go putt-putting at the Granville golf course. It’s $5 for the first 18 holes, then $3 for the next. It’s 17 minutes away and you can find hours and more at http://www.granvillegolfland.com/mini-golf/mini-golf-page/
A summer activity I’m really excited about doing this summer with friends is going to a movie theater and seeing the first playing movie. Just walk in, ask for a ticket to the next movie that’s playing and get a nice surprise when you walk in. There are many movie theaters around but one that I like is the Stoneridge Plaza Movie 16 and it’s 27 minutes away and cost $4.50 before 12:30 a.m. and $5.50 for matinee. For more information and pricing, you can call them at (614) 471-7625.
Lazer Kraze and SkyZone are both just $8. They are in the same strip mall, which is 40 minutes away and located near Polaris, so if you had $16 you could have a day of fun with various activities. More information and pricing at http://www.lazerkraze.com/ and http://www.skyzone.com/columbus.
Another way to have fun with water this summer is to be in the water without swimming. At Trapper John’s canoeing and kayaking is just $15 a person. Trapper John’s is an hour away and is located in Grove City. More information and other prices at http://trapperjohnscanoeing.com/index.html
There are of course plenty of other things to do, but this article would be exceedingly long. If you didn’t find any of these ideas interesting or fun at all, you can look on the internet and find what you like. Whatever activities you decide to fill your summer with, have fun and be safe!
McKenzie Messer (15') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault.
photo credit: englishdictionaryfree.com
NORTHRIDGE - Summer. The three holy months that we get to go to the restroom and eat whenever we want in the comfort of our own homes. We sleep and eat ice cream until we’re morbidly obese and have fun. We finally get to hang out with our friends and not worry about homework, but sometimes having fun can be expensive. Luckily you have The Vault to help you! (All travel time is calculated from the school.)
Everybody loves sleep over with your friends, right? But sometimes staying indoors and doing nothing is kind of boring, so mix it up and put up a tent in the backyard and have a little bonfire. You can go and explore your property at night and see what’s around…unless there are foxes. Don’t do that.
A place that is free, but is also a nice little road trip, is Hocking Hills. It’s an hour and 13 minutes away. They also have various activities such as ziplining, canoeing, and horseback riding, however these do cost money. More information and pricing at http://hockinghills.com/
I know not all people are into books like I am, but a thing I like to do during the summer is go to a library or Barnes and Noble and spend the whole day there. If you’re a parent that has little ones, most libraries have programs for children, like the Alexandria Public Library which is 10 minutes away from the school. I love going to Barnes and Noble because every turn of the corner is a new possibility for adventure, so if you’re into books or cool things from Doctor Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and other series, you have to go! If you want to read, but you don’t know what, you can look at my column/review on books in this issue. More information about materials and programs the Alexandria public Library at http://www.alexandria.lib.oh.us/ and more information about Barnes and Noble at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/.
A beautiful place to take a jog, have a picnic, have a photo shoot, or even just wander around with friends or your significant other is Dawes Arboretum. It’s free to see, and they even have an activity center for all ages. They have various landscapes that you can enjoy. They also have several tables and picnic settings, or take a blanket and mark your own land. It’s opened from dawn to dusk and is 33 minutes away in Newark. More information at http://dawesarb.org/
During the summer it’s usually stupidly hot, so a cheap, fun, and nice way to bully your closest friends is a water balloon fight. Water balloons are a couple dollars and you can find them at any general store or a Target.
If you and your friends are into fun, customizable, semi-matching clothes, you guys can use dye. Get a white t-shirt or other clothing article and get a bottle of dye. RIT dye is $3 and is available at nearly any craft store or Wal-Mart.
If you have a couple bucks and a couple friends, you can go putt-putting at the Granville golf course. It’s $5 for the first 18 holes, then $3 for the next. It’s 17 minutes away and you can find hours and more at http://www.granvillegolfland.com/mini-golf/mini-golf-page/
A summer activity I’m really excited about doing this summer with friends is going to a movie theater and seeing the first playing movie. Just walk in, ask for a ticket to the next movie that’s playing and get a nice surprise when you walk in. There are many movie theaters around but one that I like is the Stoneridge Plaza Movie 16 and it’s 27 minutes away and cost $4.50 before 12:30 a.m. and $5.50 for matinee. For more information and pricing, you can call them at (614) 471-7625.
Lazer Kraze and SkyZone are both just $8. They are in the same strip mall, which is 40 minutes away and located near Polaris, so if you had $16 you could have a day of fun with various activities. More information and pricing at http://www.lazerkraze.com/ and http://www.skyzone.com/columbus.
Another way to have fun with water this summer is to be in the water without swimming. At Trapper John’s canoeing and kayaking is just $15 a person. Trapper John’s is an hour away and is located in Grove City. More information and other prices at http://trapperjohnscanoeing.com/index.html
There are of course plenty of other things to do, but this article would be exceedingly long. If you didn’t find any of these ideas interesting or fun at all, you can look on the internet and find what you like. Whatever activities you decide to fill your summer with, have fun and be safe!
McKenzie Messer (15') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault.
photo credit: englishdictionaryfree.com
Looking for a job?
By: Elizabeth Kallay
NEWARK, OH- As the school year ends, students don aprons and polo shirts hoping to cure summer boredom and hopefully earn some money, while others wish they were doing the same.
March through May is the best time to look for work for the summer, with fast-food jobs being the easiest to find.
Though grueling, summer jobs can be quite rewarding. The experience looks good on college applications and can teach you responsibility.
Job searching may take some time, but do not give up. Always be sure to call where you have applied about your application because possible employers may not look if they are not told there is something to look for. Other employers also use this as a technique to determine who is more serious about becoming employed.
If fast food is not your desire, other jobs are out there, even for those who have never been employed before. Gas stations, grocery stores, and even golf clubs are good places to start.
For those with a bit more experience, other jobs are available. Temp agencies can help you find higher-paying jobs, but also leave you the risk of being out of work often.
To determine the area you can work in, look at the average wage for part-time workers and the tax rate of that city, as being paid more does not always mean more money.
Websites are a good place to start looking, though inquiring in person could give you an advantage. Monster and Sangajob have some jobs, and the company website would have listings (these may be hard to find).
And please, look nice to the interview. Don’t wear short-shorts, basketball shorts (any shorts really), mini skits or anything overly revealing. Spending a little money on a nice outfit can help you in finding job tremendously.
Elizabeth Kallay is the Senior News Editor for The Viking Vault and works at the New Albany Duchess Shoppe.
photo credit: blog.atyq.info
NEWARK, OH- As the school year ends, students don aprons and polo shirts hoping to cure summer boredom and hopefully earn some money, while others wish they were doing the same.
March through May is the best time to look for work for the summer, with fast-food jobs being the easiest to find.
Though grueling, summer jobs can be quite rewarding. The experience looks good on college applications and can teach you responsibility.
Job searching may take some time, but do not give up. Always be sure to call where you have applied about your application because possible employers may not look if they are not told there is something to look for. Other employers also use this as a technique to determine who is more serious about becoming employed.
If fast food is not your desire, other jobs are out there, even for those who have never been employed before. Gas stations, grocery stores, and even golf clubs are good places to start.
For those with a bit more experience, other jobs are available. Temp agencies can help you find higher-paying jobs, but also leave you the risk of being out of work often.
To determine the area you can work in, look at the average wage for part-time workers and the tax rate of that city, as being paid more does not always mean more money.
Websites are a good place to start looking, though inquiring in person could give you an advantage. Monster and Sangajob have some jobs, and the company website would have listings (these may be hard to find).
And please, look nice to the interview. Don’t wear short-shorts, basketball shorts (any shorts really), mini skits or anything overly revealing. Spending a little money on a nice outfit can help you in finding job tremendously.
Elizabeth Kallay is the Senior News Editor for The Viking Vault and works at the New Albany Duchess Shoppe.
photo credit: blog.atyq.info
K Grow's Rules for life
By: Kyli Fleshman
Head tilt. Get out. I can’t talk to you right now. You can’t fix stupid. Let’s talk about your future. What do you mean?
Does all of that sound familiar? If you are sitting there, laughing, possibly nodding your head, then you likely know who this feature is going to be about, and have probably spent copious amount of time in her classroom.
Kristen Grow, English teacher, therapist, non-friend friend, personal life guidance counselor, short person extraordinaire ... just a few names to explain the hard-working senior advisor, Mrs. Grow. Grow is never off duty, making herself available for help from early morning hours until late evening hours via phone and social networking. One thing is certain, if you are ever stuck, lost, in a hard place, Grow will not hesitate to lend her helping hand and give you lifelong advice.
We all know senior year can be hectic for teachers and students alike. But I do not think anyone handles all the stress with as much ease as Grow does. Some days might be extremely exhausting, and make one want to rip their hair out, but Grow always handles these days gracefully and clearly still has her hair. No matter how busy and intense the environment is, she always takes the impact head on and pushes through until whatever is going on is over with.
When the day is mostly said and done, Grow goes home to a husband and a daughter. While she might be done with the children at school, she still has a family that she takes care of and loves. Between school events, fundraisers, assemblies, home-life, college searching seniors, English classes, school trips, and Student Leadership, Grow has a lot to deal with.
It does not matter what all she has to deal with. If you need her help, she’s there. If you are too stubborn to ask for help, and refuse to admit you need help, she’s there to help you. Trust me, I am speaking from experience, and could not be more greatful. I do not like to talk about my future because I do not even know what I want to do in life, but it does not matter, Grow has basically told me all along to just pick a path. Countless times she has told me that, “[she’ll] drag me to college [herself]”. Grow does not want to see her “children” fail. I might be stubborn, but I am so thankful. I spend roughly five periods a day in her classroom. Not once has she refused to talk to me about my problems. That does not mean you should make yourself at home in her classroom to do nothing but complain non-stop about stupid little things. You should just know that she is there, and definitely trustworthy.
Grow does not get enough credit for all the work she does. I would say, without her, 90% of the senior student body would be nothing but lost sould wandering around aimlessly to look for the next step. Not everybody has to help from home, and not everybody knows where to start. With Grow, she goes step by step on how to get there, what to do to get there, and what to do once you have gotten there.
Another student that spends the majority of his day in Grow’s room is (’13) Storm Strout. I asked him to describe Grow in a few words, to get what an all-around genuinely helpful and awesome person Grow is, “Grow has helped me plan my future. I have great guidance from my parents. But when you think about it, we spend A LOT of time at school as we get older, and time with our parents is limited. While at school, Grow has helped push me in the right direction just in time for me to get home and my parents enforce it. Turns out, I am probably the luckiest kid alive and I don’t think I will ever be able to express my appreciation. The amount of time spent in Grow’s room with all my friends and the crap we come up with has made my senior year one to remember. I don’t know what we would all do without her.”
If that does not tell you what a great person Grow is to have around, then I do not know what will. Just remember, seniors, if you have not said thanks lately, time is running out and you should. And underclassman, your teachers are great as well, do not forget to thank them. Just know that you will have a helping hand next year, and not to fret too much.
So, on behalf of all of the seniors, Thank you Mrs. Grow for all that you have done for us this year. You have truly made it a year to remember, and one to look back on for many years to come! Keep being awesome!!
Kyli Fleshman ('13) is the Senior Editor in Chief. Photo Caption: Grow Posing with one of her unofficail daughters. Photo Credit: Storm Strought
New PaintBALL store draws teens to croton ... and to new hobby
By: Gabrielle Evans
CROTON - Buckeye General Paintball is now open in Croton. Located at 11 Delaware Street, adjacent to Inspire Dance and Tumble, the store is open Thursdays and Fridays 5:30 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and any other day through appointment.
Owner Curt Booher explained, “The whole reason I did this was because of the need in this area. Before, Columbus and Newark were the closest places to get paintball supplies. When the opportunity came up, I jumped at it. I mean, we had the building, and here we are!”
Booher and his wife, Tiffany, moved Inspire Dance and Tumble to the old hardware store location in Croton for the start of this year’s dance season. Before, the dance studio operated out of the Vineyard Church on Crouse Willison Road. The paintball shop operates out of a side building connected to the studio.
Austin Shockley (’15) works at the store and calls it the perfect job for him. Shockley is into paintball so much, and he enjoys doing it on his free time with his friends.
Booher is interested in helping to establish a grounds for paintball on some wooded land owned by the Hartford Fairgrounds, hoping to provide not only a place where local enthusiasts can buy supplies but also where they can play. Booher verified the paintball field is “in the works” and has been approved by the Hartford Fair Board. He said he is just working out details at this point.
Those affiliated with the store are excited to bring a whole new hobby to people in and around the Croton/Johnstown/Alexandria area.
“The biggest thing I’ve seen is that people who were never into paintball have come in and purchased gear. Now they’re out there introducing a whole new generation to it. There’s a lot of father-son play.” Booher said he is focusing on the retail portion of the store (building up a rental fleet to get the gear into peoples’ hands), and there will be a big push toward more paintball activity during Hartford Fair week. “We’re just trying to do everything right,” he explained.
Gabrielle Evans (15') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault.
CROTON - Buckeye General Paintball is now open in Croton. Located at 11 Delaware Street, adjacent to Inspire Dance and Tumble, the store is open Thursdays and Fridays 5:30 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and any other day through appointment.
Owner Curt Booher explained, “The whole reason I did this was because of the need in this area. Before, Columbus and Newark were the closest places to get paintball supplies. When the opportunity came up, I jumped at it. I mean, we had the building, and here we are!”
Booher and his wife, Tiffany, moved Inspire Dance and Tumble to the old hardware store location in Croton for the start of this year’s dance season. Before, the dance studio operated out of the Vineyard Church on Crouse Willison Road. The paintball shop operates out of a side building connected to the studio.
Austin Shockley (’15) works at the store and calls it the perfect job for him. Shockley is into paintball so much, and he enjoys doing it on his free time with his friends.
Booher is interested in helping to establish a grounds for paintball on some wooded land owned by the Hartford Fairgrounds, hoping to provide not only a place where local enthusiasts can buy supplies but also where they can play. Booher verified the paintball field is “in the works” and has been approved by the Hartford Fair Board. He said he is just working out details at this point.
Those affiliated with the store are excited to bring a whole new hobby to people in and around the Croton/Johnstown/Alexandria area.
“The biggest thing I’ve seen is that people who were never into paintball have come in and purchased gear. Now they’re out there introducing a whole new generation to it. There’s a lot of father-son play.” Booher said he is focusing on the retail portion of the store (building up a rental fleet to get the gear into peoples’ hands), and there will be a big push toward more paintball activity during Hartford Fair week. “We’re just trying to do everything right,” he explained.
Gabrielle Evans (15') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault.
GALLON SMASHING
THE EPIDEMIC IS SPREADING
By: Katelin Ashbrook
JOHNSTOWN- Kroger has officially fallen victim to the popular, new trend of “Gallon Smashing.” No one knows who did it or how they got away so fast, but workers are furious.
It all happened on a calm evening at the local Johnstown Kroger store. Cashiers and baggers were all consumed in their work when a call from the back requesting a clean-up in one of the isles came. Following directly after the call was a young boy sprinting out the door, only spotted by a few customers and one employee. Floor manager Kate Pahl sent bagger Katelyn Dunick, a sophomore from Johnstown High School, to clean up the spilled milk. “The mess was so huge that I needed back-up,” says Dunick. Managers soon sent bagger Brandon Smith, a junior at Johnstown High School, to assist Dunick.
The milk spread from isle to isle, seeping under the bottom shelves and causing a ruckus to the business. “Not only did I have to clean up the spilled milk, but I had to clean up the milky shoe prints from customers,” said Smith.
The new hobby of “Gallon Smashing” has been spreading online for weeks now. Starting on YouTube, the viral videos have now spread to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. Kids all around the country are doing it.
Gallon Smashing is when you grab two gallons (milk being the weapon of choice) off the shelf, walk down an isle, and proceed to pretend to fall. In the process of the fall, the “Smasher” slams the gallons on the ground, creating a massive mess. The act is videotaped and posted all over the internet to entertain teens.
Though it does seem like a funny thing to do, Smashers from all around are getting in a lot of trouble. Peggy Conrad, office staff at the Johnstown Kroger says, “It’s stealing. These kids are stealing from our company and posting it online. It’s not funny and they’re not very smart.”
Legal concerns raise as the trend grows and many grocery stores are pressing charges. Three teens in Virginia are being charged with destruction of property and disorderly behavior after police found their video posted on YouTube.
Supermarket and grocery stores are coming together to stop this act. They advise stores to keep a close eye on suspicious groups of teens and to make sure they aren’t around the dairy section too long. Peggy Conrad’s advice to teens is to “think before you smash.”
Katelin Ashbrook (’14) is a Junior reporter for The Viking Vault
JOHNSTOWN- Kroger has officially fallen victim to the popular, new trend of “Gallon Smashing.” No one knows who did it or how they got away so fast, but workers are furious.
It all happened on a calm evening at the local Johnstown Kroger store. Cashiers and baggers were all consumed in their work when a call from the back requesting a clean-up in one of the isles came. Following directly after the call was a young boy sprinting out the door, only spotted by a few customers and one employee. Floor manager Kate Pahl sent bagger Katelyn Dunick, a sophomore from Johnstown High School, to clean up the spilled milk. “The mess was so huge that I needed back-up,” says Dunick. Managers soon sent bagger Brandon Smith, a junior at Johnstown High School, to assist Dunick.
The milk spread from isle to isle, seeping under the bottom shelves and causing a ruckus to the business. “Not only did I have to clean up the spilled milk, but I had to clean up the milky shoe prints from customers,” said Smith.
The new hobby of “Gallon Smashing” has been spreading online for weeks now. Starting on YouTube, the viral videos have now spread to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. Kids all around the country are doing it.
Gallon Smashing is when you grab two gallons (milk being the weapon of choice) off the shelf, walk down an isle, and proceed to pretend to fall. In the process of the fall, the “Smasher” slams the gallons on the ground, creating a massive mess. The act is videotaped and posted all over the internet to entertain teens.
Though it does seem like a funny thing to do, Smashers from all around are getting in a lot of trouble. Peggy Conrad, office staff at the Johnstown Kroger says, “It’s stealing. These kids are stealing from our company and posting it online. It’s not funny and they’re not very smart.”
Legal concerns raise as the trend grows and many grocery stores are pressing charges. Three teens in Virginia are being charged with destruction of property and disorderly behavior after police found their video posted on YouTube.
Supermarket and grocery stores are coming together to stop this act. They advise stores to keep a close eye on suspicious groups of teens and to make sure they aren’t around the dairy section too long. Peggy Conrad’s advice to teens is to “think before you smash.”
Katelin Ashbrook (’14) is a Junior reporter for The Viking Vault
La REpublica Dominicana offers new experiences to vikings
By: Jake Adkins
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Spanish Students Katherine Pileski and Kaitlin Garee joined Spanish teacher Ms. Hogrefe as they departed for a ten day trip to The Dominican Republic over Spring break on Friday, March 22, where they enjoyed sightseeing, the beach, and interacting with the locals.
Hogrefe said she chose the Dominican Republic because the location was offered through a student travel company. She had also previously spent three years there while she was in the Peace Corps, so she was very familiar with the country.
The trio left that Friday morning, and didn’t return until the following Sunday at 10 PM. The group began their trip by flying into Santo Domingo, staying with friends of Hogrefe from when she was in the Peace Corps. Hogrefe said this was her highlight of the trip, “being able to revisit friends from there. Then, the fun began.
Their first major destination was to the Damajaqua Cascades which is near Puerto Plata, located near the north coast of the country. The Damajaqua Cascades consists of 27 waterfalls, although the group only got to experience the bottom twelve. Garee said this was her favorite part of the trip. She really enjoyed “Flying off of the waterfalls,” as the group was able to cliff jump off of the waterfalls into the water below.
They then visited Jarabacoa, a town right in the center of the country. Here they went whitewater rafting before heading off to the beach at Bayahíbe, located at the southeastern part of the country. Pileski said that “The entire trip was fun, and it’s hard to narrow it down to one day, but the beach day was probably my favorite.”
They found themselves completely immersed in the culture during the entire trip. They spent their time dancing the Merengue, a style of Dominican music and dance. “We ate a lot of the Dominican food, and spoke a lot of Spanish,” remarked Hogrefe. Speaking the native language was the only problem the students said they had. “There were very few people who knew both Spanish and English. We were completely on our own,” Pileski said. Garee added, however, “All the people there were very kind people though, as well as friendly.” They were very understanding of their trouble with the language, Pileski said. “They normally just jokingly said ‘They’re Americans!’ in a ‘What are you going to do?’ tone, but genuinely tried to help us understand something if we didn’t know a word.”
To end the trip, the bunch headed to see the Alcázar de Colón. The palace was built under Diego Colón, the son of Christopher Columbus. It was built as his mansion when he became viceroy of the Dominican Republic, and it has seen much history. The palace was even sacked and was destroyed to ruins by the legendary Francis Drake, but it was later extensively restored in 1995. It now serves as a museum that exhibits some of the Caribbean's most important and historical works of art, which the students were able to see.
Garee agreed when Pileski remarked, “If given the opportunity, we both want to go back.” Although it’s not to the Dominican Republic, students will have an opportunity to join a similar trip in the summer of 2014 to Costa Rica. Students interested should see Ms. Hogrefe for more information.
Jake Adkins ('15) is a staff reporter and Sports Editor for The Viking Vault. Photo Caption: Katherine Pileski (right), Kaitlin Garee(left) and Ms. Hogrefe (center) enjoying fresh mangoes while in the Dominican RepublicPhoto Credit: Katherine Pileski
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Spanish Students Katherine Pileski and Kaitlin Garee joined Spanish teacher Ms. Hogrefe as they departed for a ten day trip to The Dominican Republic over Spring break on Friday, March 22, where they enjoyed sightseeing, the beach, and interacting with the locals.
Hogrefe said she chose the Dominican Republic because the location was offered through a student travel company. She had also previously spent three years there while she was in the Peace Corps, so she was very familiar with the country.
The trio left that Friday morning, and didn’t return until the following Sunday at 10 PM. The group began their trip by flying into Santo Domingo, staying with friends of Hogrefe from when she was in the Peace Corps. Hogrefe said this was her highlight of the trip, “being able to revisit friends from there. Then, the fun began.
Their first major destination was to the Damajaqua Cascades which is near Puerto Plata, located near the north coast of the country. The Damajaqua Cascades consists of 27 waterfalls, although the group only got to experience the bottom twelve. Garee said this was her favorite part of the trip. She really enjoyed “Flying off of the waterfalls,” as the group was able to cliff jump off of the waterfalls into the water below.
They then visited Jarabacoa, a town right in the center of the country. Here they went whitewater rafting before heading off to the beach at Bayahíbe, located at the southeastern part of the country. Pileski said that “The entire trip was fun, and it’s hard to narrow it down to one day, but the beach day was probably my favorite.”
They found themselves completely immersed in the culture during the entire trip. They spent their time dancing the Merengue, a style of Dominican music and dance. “We ate a lot of the Dominican food, and spoke a lot of Spanish,” remarked Hogrefe. Speaking the native language was the only problem the students said they had. “There were very few people who knew both Spanish and English. We were completely on our own,” Pileski said. Garee added, however, “All the people there were very kind people though, as well as friendly.” They were very understanding of their trouble with the language, Pileski said. “They normally just jokingly said ‘They’re Americans!’ in a ‘What are you going to do?’ tone, but genuinely tried to help us understand something if we didn’t know a word.”
To end the trip, the bunch headed to see the Alcázar de Colón. The palace was built under Diego Colón, the son of Christopher Columbus. It was built as his mansion when he became viceroy of the Dominican Republic, and it has seen much history. The palace was even sacked and was destroyed to ruins by the legendary Francis Drake, but it was later extensively restored in 1995. It now serves as a museum that exhibits some of the Caribbean's most important and historical works of art, which the students were able to see.
Garee agreed when Pileski remarked, “If given the opportunity, we both want to go back.” Although it’s not to the Dominican Republic, students will have an opportunity to join a similar trip in the summer of 2014 to Costa Rica. Students interested should see Ms. Hogrefe for more information.
Jake Adkins ('15) is a staff reporter and Sports Editor for The Viking Vault. Photo Caption: Katherine Pileski (right), Kaitlin Garee(left) and Ms. Hogrefe (center) enjoying fresh mangoes while in the Dominican RepublicPhoto Credit: Katherine Pileski
DIFFERENT VIKES, DIFFERENT HOBBIES
WHAT SOME VIKES DO AFTER SCHOOL
By: Hunter Adkins and McKenzie Messer
NORTHRIDGE- Not every student is busy doing school-affiliated extra-curricular activities. From unusual instruments to unusual vehicles, some Vikings go unrecognized here because their passions extend beyond the activities Northridge offers.
Emma Dann (’15) enjoys racing her dirt bike in her spare time. She said she started after her brother and sister went to a race and she thought it looked interesting. She got her dirt bike in August and has been in one race and won 2nd place.
Kyle McCarthy (’13) is into archery. He has been shooting the bow since December of 2012 and usually practices for an hour and a half every day after school. When asked why he enjoys archery, he said “I like the Zen!” He also added, “I gotta work them hips.”
Jesse Kanavel (’14) has played the piano and guitar since 8th grade. However, he doesn’t just play the instruments; he even writes some music for himself. Kanavel says he writes his own music for the piano. “I only write about half of it down, and I just kinda write whenever I feel like it,” Kanavel says.
Charlie Hathaway (’14) could make his own one-man band with all the instruments he plays. Hathaway plays five instruments; the piano, drums, guitar, ukulele, and a little bit of bass. He’s played the piano for 12 years, the drums for 10, the guitar for five years, the ukulele for a few months, and the bass off and on.
John Marcum (’15) hauls scrap metal. He says he’s been doing it for about a year now and does it for five and a half hours every day after school. He earns $598 to $200 depending on the load. Marcum says, “It’s not really a job, just a hobby.”
Creston Buzzard (’15) works on other people’s monster trucks as a job. He works on them every other night and has been doing it for 12 years. He works mainly on the suspension and the motor of the truck.
Canden Chapman (’15) also works on trucks, but just the regular sized ones, and RTVs. “I’ve worked on them since I was about six or seven,” Chapman says. He works on them for about three hours every day.
Everyone knows DJ Thacker (’15) likes to rap, but not everyone knows he raps in studios. He’s been rapping for a year and raps every day. Thacker likes to rap about money, friends, and his lifestyle. He goes to a studio on North side of Columbus on Main Street. Thacker currently is not selling his music, but his recordings will hopefully soon be on sell.
Gabrielle Evans (’15) enjoys dance. She does tap, ballet, jazz, and contemporary at generations P.A.C. Evans has danced for 12 years and practices four days a week. Mondays for three and a half hours, Tuesday for three hours, Wednesday for four and a half hours, and Thursday for four and a half hours. Evans has won many cash prizes and trophies with her dance studio, and has also traveled to various places around the world to show off her talent. She’s even performed in Downtown Disney, Epcot, and done a ballet class on Panama beach. Evans says, “I do dance because it’s what I enjoy!”
Halley Holler (’15) really likes art, but is mainly into paint as her media. She has painted ever since she was little and she paints almost every day. Holler’s favorite type of paint is pastels and she enjoys painting trees and birds.
Even though it may not be school nor sport affiliated, Northridge is packed with unique, talented, individuals.
Hunter Adkins (’15) is a staff writer and McKenzie Messer (’15) is an editor and staff writer for The Viking Vault.
NORTHRIDGE- Not every student is busy doing school-affiliated extra-curricular activities. From unusual instruments to unusual vehicles, some Vikings go unrecognized here because their passions extend beyond the activities Northridge offers.
Emma Dann (’15) enjoys racing her dirt bike in her spare time. She said she started after her brother and sister went to a race and she thought it looked interesting. She got her dirt bike in August and has been in one race and won 2nd place.
Kyle McCarthy (’13) is into archery. He has been shooting the bow since December of 2012 and usually practices for an hour and a half every day after school. When asked why he enjoys archery, he said “I like the Zen!” He also added, “I gotta work them hips.”
Jesse Kanavel (’14) has played the piano and guitar since 8th grade. However, he doesn’t just play the instruments; he even writes some music for himself. Kanavel says he writes his own music for the piano. “I only write about half of it down, and I just kinda write whenever I feel like it,” Kanavel says.
Charlie Hathaway (’14) could make his own one-man band with all the instruments he plays. Hathaway plays five instruments; the piano, drums, guitar, ukulele, and a little bit of bass. He’s played the piano for 12 years, the drums for 10, the guitar for five years, the ukulele for a few months, and the bass off and on.
John Marcum (’15) hauls scrap metal. He says he’s been doing it for about a year now and does it for five and a half hours every day after school. He earns $598 to $200 depending on the load. Marcum says, “It’s not really a job, just a hobby.”
Creston Buzzard (’15) works on other people’s monster trucks as a job. He works on them every other night and has been doing it for 12 years. He works mainly on the suspension and the motor of the truck.
Canden Chapman (’15) also works on trucks, but just the regular sized ones, and RTVs. “I’ve worked on them since I was about six or seven,” Chapman says. He works on them for about three hours every day.
Everyone knows DJ Thacker (’15) likes to rap, but not everyone knows he raps in studios. He’s been rapping for a year and raps every day. Thacker likes to rap about money, friends, and his lifestyle. He goes to a studio on North side of Columbus on Main Street. Thacker currently is not selling his music, but his recordings will hopefully soon be on sell.
Gabrielle Evans (’15) enjoys dance. She does tap, ballet, jazz, and contemporary at generations P.A.C. Evans has danced for 12 years and practices four days a week. Mondays for three and a half hours, Tuesday for three hours, Wednesday for four and a half hours, and Thursday for four and a half hours. Evans has won many cash prizes and trophies with her dance studio, and has also traveled to various places around the world to show off her talent. She’s even performed in Downtown Disney, Epcot, and done a ballet class on Panama beach. Evans says, “I do dance because it’s what I enjoy!”
Halley Holler (’15) really likes art, but is mainly into paint as her media. She has painted ever since she was little and she paints almost every day. Holler’s favorite type of paint is pastels and she enjoys painting trees and birds.
Even though it may not be school nor sport affiliated, Northridge is packed with unique, talented, individuals.
Hunter Adkins (’15) is a staff writer and McKenzie Messer (’15) is an editor and staff writer for The Viking Vault.
BENNETT TRAVELS TO MYANMAR
By: Tony Shore, Forrest Priest, and Adreona Perkowski
Northridge History teacher, Paul Bennett went on a trip to Myanmar, we asked Mr. Bennet about
his trip and he told us all about it.
In the country of Myanmar, Mr. Bennett told us that the people there are as skinny as skeletons,live in woven bamboo huts and have no fast food restaurants in the country at all, the country is technically third world. He said that it reminded him of the 1950s. Their religion is mostly Buddhist, with some Christian and Muslims living there too. Life there is much different than life here in the United States, or even Europe. The roads there are so bad that it would take someone 22 hours to go 300 miles because you cannot go over 15 miles per hour. The government of Myanmar is a military junta, which is a military dictatorship. The country is currently in the progress of normalizing relations with the rest of the world but the country does not really have anything else besides natural resources, which tend to be used up by other, more advanced countries.
Mr. Bennett bought five “man-skirts” while he was in Myanmar, and says that he likes them more than wearing pants because of the comfort factor. The purchase was so eventful, that one of the civilians of that country said he would probably make their news.
Bennett also, on his trip, went to a village of roughly 30 kids where he bought them all ice cream for about four American dollars. The kids savored the ice cream for about half an hour, because they did not get it that often, and when they do get it, they want to keep it for as long as they could. Bennett’s student, Adreona Perkowski (’15) says that “it was an act of kindness.”
Tony Shore ('15), Forrest Priest ('15), and Adreona Perkowski ('14) are staff writers for The Viking Vault. Photo Caption: Gifts brought back from Myanmar. Photo Credit: Adreona Perkowski
Northridge History teacher, Paul Bennett went on a trip to Myanmar, we asked Mr. Bennet about
his trip and he told us all about it.
In the country of Myanmar, Mr. Bennett told us that the people there are as skinny as skeletons,live in woven bamboo huts and have no fast food restaurants in the country at all, the country is technically third world. He said that it reminded him of the 1950s. Their religion is mostly Buddhist, with some Christian and Muslims living there too. Life there is much different than life here in the United States, or even Europe. The roads there are so bad that it would take someone 22 hours to go 300 miles because you cannot go over 15 miles per hour. The government of Myanmar is a military junta, which is a military dictatorship. The country is currently in the progress of normalizing relations with the rest of the world but the country does not really have anything else besides natural resources, which tend to be used up by other, more advanced countries.
Mr. Bennett bought five “man-skirts” while he was in Myanmar, and says that he likes them more than wearing pants because of the comfort factor. The purchase was so eventful, that one of the civilians of that country said he would probably make their news.
Bennett also, on his trip, went to a village of roughly 30 kids where he bought them all ice cream for about four American dollars. The kids savored the ice cream for about half an hour, because they did not get it that often, and when they do get it, they want to keep it for as long as they could. Bennett’s student, Adreona Perkowski (’15) says that “it was an act of kindness.”
Tony Shore ('15), Forrest Priest ('15), and Adreona Perkowski ('14) are staff writers for The Viking Vault. Photo Caption: Gifts brought back from Myanmar. Photo Credit: Adreona Perkowski
Local Columbus Concert Venues
By: Forrest Priest
If you’re going to a concert at a venue you have never been before, you’re probably wondering what the venue is like. This article will talk about every venue I’ve been to in the Columbus area.
The first venue, The Seven Club, which is now defunct, was a different kind of place to go. It was a club for teenagers that had these dance parties every other Friday, which wasn’t the best idea, but then they had usually heavy metal concerts on the other days. The venue itself was indoors and a decent size with relatively good acoustics. The place could probably fit around 350 people at its fullest. Some bands that played there were The Plot In You, Oceano, Carnifex and Close To Home.
The second venue, called The Basement is an underground venue, relatively small with a big bar area and can probably fit around 250 people, which would mean that half the people wouldn’t be able to see the stage but they could still hear the music. The acoustics are decent but the pit is extremely small, about 15 people could fit in there. It’s extremely dark and overall not that great to have a concert for bigger bands, but for smaller local shows it is ideal.
The third venue, called A&R is right above The Basement and can fit about 100 more people than The Basement with some more room for people to walk around. I was recently at a concert here and I have to say that everything was pretty good, the acoustics could use a bit of work but everyone had a good view of the stage. The lighting is decent and bigger bands have played there, bands like Say Anything and The Wonder Years.
The fourth venue, Skully's Music Diner, is a bar with a stage in the back. The sound is good overall and the stage and crowd area is small to medium but it makes for a great show. It can fit about 400 people there. They have had anything from local shows to bigger bands like Whitechapel play there.
The fifth venue, The Newport, is right on High Street and is a medium sized indoor venue and can fit about 800 people. The acoustics are really good and there's even an upstairs. They have had lots of different bands play there, from small local shows to big name bands like Disturbed in the 90s and All That Remains nowadays.
The sixth venue, The L.C. Pavilion, is the biggest local venue. It's an outdoor venue that makes for great shows. I've been there once and I really enjoyed the entire thing. They pretty much only have big name bands play there. When I went I saw Slayer and Megadeth, two obviously huge bands. The venue is extremely large and I think about 2,500 people could fit there. The acoustics are pretty good and when you get that many people together they get insane and impossible to control.
The seventh venue, Skate Naked, is a skate park around the airport in Columbus. I was surprised when I saw my first show there and I have to say that it made for a great venue. There was a ton of space there because they cleared out an area for the band to play and for the crowd to stand. While the bands were playing there were still people skating around and it just made the entire thing that much more interesting. When I went it was a local show and Northridge graduate, Colton Eing's band Collector was playing. The acoustics were about as good as you'd expect considering that it was originally a skate park and not a concert venue.
The eighth venue, The Alrosa Villa is located in a really bad area of Columbus. It's just not in a good location. The sound is pretty good and it can fit enough people for whatever show they're hosting. I saw Taproot when I went. The show itself was decent enough and I had fun. It makes for a good time.
Forrest Priest ('13) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault. Photo credit: Google Images. Photo caption: A venue
If you’re going to a concert at a venue you have never been before, you’re probably wondering what the venue is like. This article will talk about every venue I’ve been to in the Columbus area.
The first venue, The Seven Club, which is now defunct, was a different kind of place to go. It was a club for teenagers that had these dance parties every other Friday, which wasn’t the best idea, but then they had usually heavy metal concerts on the other days. The venue itself was indoors and a decent size with relatively good acoustics. The place could probably fit around 350 people at its fullest. Some bands that played there were The Plot In You, Oceano, Carnifex and Close To Home.
The second venue, called The Basement is an underground venue, relatively small with a big bar area and can probably fit around 250 people, which would mean that half the people wouldn’t be able to see the stage but they could still hear the music. The acoustics are decent but the pit is extremely small, about 15 people could fit in there. It’s extremely dark and overall not that great to have a concert for bigger bands, but for smaller local shows it is ideal.
The third venue, called A&R is right above The Basement and can fit about 100 more people than The Basement with some more room for people to walk around. I was recently at a concert here and I have to say that everything was pretty good, the acoustics could use a bit of work but everyone had a good view of the stage. The lighting is decent and bigger bands have played there, bands like Say Anything and The Wonder Years.
The fourth venue, Skully's Music Diner, is a bar with a stage in the back. The sound is good overall and the stage and crowd area is small to medium but it makes for a great show. It can fit about 400 people there. They have had anything from local shows to bigger bands like Whitechapel play there.
The fifth venue, The Newport, is right on High Street and is a medium sized indoor venue and can fit about 800 people. The acoustics are really good and there's even an upstairs. They have had lots of different bands play there, from small local shows to big name bands like Disturbed in the 90s and All That Remains nowadays.
The sixth venue, The L.C. Pavilion, is the biggest local venue. It's an outdoor venue that makes for great shows. I've been there once and I really enjoyed the entire thing. They pretty much only have big name bands play there. When I went I saw Slayer and Megadeth, two obviously huge bands. The venue is extremely large and I think about 2,500 people could fit there. The acoustics are pretty good and when you get that many people together they get insane and impossible to control.
The seventh venue, Skate Naked, is a skate park around the airport in Columbus. I was surprised when I saw my first show there and I have to say that it made for a great venue. There was a ton of space there because they cleared out an area for the band to play and for the crowd to stand. While the bands were playing there were still people skating around and it just made the entire thing that much more interesting. When I went it was a local show and Northridge graduate, Colton Eing's band Collector was playing. The acoustics were about as good as you'd expect considering that it was originally a skate park and not a concert venue.
The eighth venue, The Alrosa Villa is located in a really bad area of Columbus. It's just not in a good location. The sound is pretty good and it can fit enough people for whatever show they're hosting. I saw Taproot when I went. The show itself was decent enough and I had fun. It makes for a good time.
Forrest Priest ('13) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault. Photo credit: Google Images. Photo caption: A venue
Storm says: What are you waiting for?
The fast path to easy money
By: Storm Strout
The following is based on personal experience and may vary from others’ views. I am here to tell you, if you are planning on doing anything with your life, whether it requires a two or four year college, a technical or career school, or anything in between, get started now!
I don’t care if you are a 14 year old freshman; it is never too early to start looking into aspects of colleges you may be interested in and thinking about things such as GPA, courses, and other requirements. When I was younger, I heard people say these things to me and tell me how important they were,but I just looked past it.
I am now a senior getting ready to graduate, and I have to spend 5+ hours a day trying to catch up with all of the things I’ve put off. Luckily, I have worked my tail off and I am in good shape when it comes to the future, but that isn’t the case for everyone.
Don’t get me wrong, I remember like yesterday what it was like to ignore articles like this, but keep in mind, if you are to this point, there is a reason you are still reading. Bear with me here. I know this sounds boring, but let’s break it down step-by-step.
Freshman year: This is where it all begins. Your job your freshman year is to work your butt off to get good grades and set a precedent for the next four years. You should consider checking out some colleges you have some interest in and go visit them. The reality is that it is never too early to begin the search! If you’re involved in sports, contact coaches from all around. They need to see you play and develop in the next four years. Your freshman year is a good year to start your list of college contacts.
Sophomore year: The worst thing you can do your sophomore year is to let the cruise control set in. Instead, continue the good start you had as a freshman, and push hard all year on your path to a successful future. If you missed the steps your freshman year, it’s time to catch up. Go!
Junior year: Now is the time to throw it in overdrive. If you have slacked off the last two years, guess what, you have work to do. If you are all caught up, now is the time when the action begins. Start looking for scholarship opportunities. It is as easy as walking down to the guidance office and picking up a scholarship packet. Yes, it really sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. Another easy thing to do is to Google scholarships. Some great websites are scholarships.com, studentscholarships.com, and zinch.com. Get on and check it out.
Senior year: You made it, but guess what. You still have 180 days to finish out strong. It’s decision time. All your hard work has paid off. You will be receiving letters in the mail; acceptance is a great feeling. Choosing your college may come easy or it may be one of the hardest decisions in your life.
Like I said before, I am speaking from experience. I had a very bad habit the first three years of high school of checking out about halfway through the third nine weeks. I am facing the repercussions now because I have to work like crazy to get caught up. Take my word, get started now. Nobody is going to hand anything to you. Get motivated and take charge, it will pay off in the end. When it comes to college and scholarships, keep one thing in mind, every cent counts. Now is YOUR time.
Storm Strout ('13) is a staff writer and PR lead for The Viking Vault. Photo Credit: nbc33tv.com
The following is based on personal experience and may vary from others’ views. I am here to tell you, if you are planning on doing anything with your life, whether it requires a two or four year college, a technical or career school, or anything in between, get started now!
I don’t care if you are a 14 year old freshman; it is never too early to start looking into aspects of colleges you may be interested in and thinking about things such as GPA, courses, and other requirements. When I was younger, I heard people say these things to me and tell me how important they were,but I just looked past it.
I am now a senior getting ready to graduate, and I have to spend 5+ hours a day trying to catch up with all of the things I’ve put off. Luckily, I have worked my tail off and I am in good shape when it comes to the future, but that isn’t the case for everyone.
Don’t get me wrong, I remember like yesterday what it was like to ignore articles like this, but keep in mind, if you are to this point, there is a reason you are still reading. Bear with me here. I know this sounds boring, but let’s break it down step-by-step.
Freshman year: This is where it all begins. Your job your freshman year is to work your butt off to get good grades and set a precedent for the next four years. You should consider checking out some colleges you have some interest in and go visit them. The reality is that it is never too early to begin the search! If you’re involved in sports, contact coaches from all around. They need to see you play and develop in the next four years. Your freshman year is a good year to start your list of college contacts.
Sophomore year: The worst thing you can do your sophomore year is to let the cruise control set in. Instead, continue the good start you had as a freshman, and push hard all year on your path to a successful future. If you missed the steps your freshman year, it’s time to catch up. Go!
Junior year: Now is the time to throw it in overdrive. If you have slacked off the last two years, guess what, you have work to do. If you are all caught up, now is the time when the action begins. Start looking for scholarship opportunities. It is as easy as walking down to the guidance office and picking up a scholarship packet. Yes, it really sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. Another easy thing to do is to Google scholarships. Some great websites are scholarships.com, studentscholarships.com, and zinch.com. Get on and check it out.
Senior year: You made it, but guess what. You still have 180 days to finish out strong. It’s decision time. All your hard work has paid off. You will be receiving letters in the mail; acceptance is a great feeling. Choosing your college may come easy or it may be one of the hardest decisions in your life.
Like I said before, I am speaking from experience. I had a very bad habit the first three years of high school of checking out about halfway through the third nine weeks. I am facing the repercussions now because I have to work like crazy to get caught up. Take my word, get started now. Nobody is going to hand anything to you. Get motivated and take charge, it will pay off in the end. When it comes to college and scholarships, keep one thing in mind, every cent counts. Now is YOUR time.
Storm Strout ('13) is a staff writer and PR lead for The Viking Vault. Photo Credit: nbc33tv.com
Peers speak out about teen stress
Depression, anxiety, and eating disorders plague many students
By: McKenzie Messer
If you ask the entire school what kind of problems they face daily, some popular answers would be homework, classes, or not having enough time to do activities. The students who answer like this are more fortunate than they know.
Depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and/or self-harming are just a couple things that some teens have to go through and deal with daily.
Depression isn’t when you get the blues about something. That’s completely normal and it happens to everyone. Depression is when you have no dreams or goals for your life and you’re constantly sad and you have no reason to get out of bed in the morning. Some have described it as being at the bottom of a very dark hole and not being able to get out.
Someone with depression sometimes has a major event in their life that makes then become very, very depressed, and then they just escape. Some just become more and more depressed until it’s to the point where they have no hope whatsoever. And there are others who were born with a chemical imbalance. An interviewee said the medicine she was given caused her to space out and she can’t remember months at a time.
Sometimes people with depression become so desperate to end everything and all the pain, they try to commit suicide, and unfortunately sometimes some accomplish their goal. One in 12 teens have attempted suicide. In 2011, the suicide rate amongst teens was 7.8%. An interviewee said, “I see myself as a constant failure, and I truly believe that my family and the rest of the world would be better off without me.”
Anxiety isn’t when you get the jitters before going up in front of a class. To people who don’t have anxiety, it just seems they have excessive and unrealistic worries or tension. But to them, it seems like something bad is going to happen, even if they know nothing is. Some who have anxiety have panic attacks and get overwhelmed very easily. Having a panic disorder is when you have anxiety so badly you go into panic.
A student with anxiety said s/he panics about “my life decisions and my actions when it comes to proving myself to people. I worry about my clothes, hair, make-up, weight, etc.” Someone with anxiety can’t do everything they want because they’re too scared. They just feel scared all the time.
There are two main types of eating disorders: anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia is when one refuses to eat. Bulimia is eating, and then throwing up. If someone has an eating disorder, they usually don’t tell many people, let alone anyone because people tend to shame those who have it.
When asked what it’s like to have anorexia, an interviewee said “I’m always sad. I’m trying to hide it from others and I just always feel alone and lonely.” The interview was the first time s/he has ever told anyone that s/he’s anorexic because s/he was scared about what others might say or how they’d treat him/her.
When someone becomes anorexic, they skip meals, or even go whole days without eating. One person said, “After I do eventually eat, my self-esteem plummets drastically. Thoughts of “This doesn’t help my appearance” and “I’m disgusting and don’t deserve any of this” race through my mind a lot while eating and afterwards.”
When someone self-harms, that does not make them an “emo”. When asked why they cut, an interviewee said, “My depression and anxiety is something mental and I can’t understand it. But the physical pain is something I can understand. It numbs me.” Some say it gives them “control” that they feel they lack when it comes to their life. Others may say it’s a punishment for not being a good enough daughter/son/sibling/friend etc.
You may be thinking, “What?! I don’t know anybody like that!” You probably do, you just don’t realize it. As said before, many don’t tell others because they’re scared of how others may react. Many people who have disorders or self-harm have very little trust because of their disorders and previous reactions.
Disorders and self-harm are not a joking matter. Next time you go to “lightly bully” friends or whoever about their appearance, social gatherings, or scars, try to be a little more cautious because you don’t know what they could be going through.
To anyone who has a disorder, self-harms, or has seriously considered suicide, there are always open ears. If you can’t find a friend, parent, sibling, teacher, etc. to talk to about it, there’s always hotlines.
Suicide hotline:800-784-2433
Depression and Bipolar Support: 800-273-8255
Eating disorders: 630-577-1330 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, Central Time)
McKenzie Messer (’15) is an editor and staff writer for the Viking Vault. Photo credit: tumblr.com.
If you ask the entire school what kind of problems they face daily, some popular answers would be homework, classes, or not having enough time to do activities. The students who answer like this are more fortunate than they know.
Depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and/or self-harming are just a couple things that some teens have to go through and deal with daily.
Depression isn’t when you get the blues about something. That’s completely normal and it happens to everyone. Depression is when you have no dreams or goals for your life and you’re constantly sad and you have no reason to get out of bed in the morning. Some have described it as being at the bottom of a very dark hole and not being able to get out.
Someone with depression sometimes has a major event in their life that makes then become very, very depressed, and then they just escape. Some just become more and more depressed until it’s to the point where they have no hope whatsoever. And there are others who were born with a chemical imbalance. An interviewee said the medicine she was given caused her to space out and she can’t remember months at a time.
Sometimes people with depression become so desperate to end everything and all the pain, they try to commit suicide, and unfortunately sometimes some accomplish their goal. One in 12 teens have attempted suicide. In 2011, the suicide rate amongst teens was 7.8%. An interviewee said, “I see myself as a constant failure, and I truly believe that my family and the rest of the world would be better off without me.”
Anxiety isn’t when you get the jitters before going up in front of a class. To people who don’t have anxiety, it just seems they have excessive and unrealistic worries or tension. But to them, it seems like something bad is going to happen, even if they know nothing is. Some who have anxiety have panic attacks and get overwhelmed very easily. Having a panic disorder is when you have anxiety so badly you go into panic.
A student with anxiety said s/he panics about “my life decisions and my actions when it comes to proving myself to people. I worry about my clothes, hair, make-up, weight, etc.” Someone with anxiety can’t do everything they want because they’re too scared. They just feel scared all the time.
There are two main types of eating disorders: anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia is when one refuses to eat. Bulimia is eating, and then throwing up. If someone has an eating disorder, they usually don’t tell many people, let alone anyone because people tend to shame those who have it.
When asked what it’s like to have anorexia, an interviewee said “I’m always sad. I’m trying to hide it from others and I just always feel alone and lonely.” The interview was the first time s/he has ever told anyone that s/he’s anorexic because s/he was scared about what others might say or how they’d treat him/her.
When someone becomes anorexic, they skip meals, or even go whole days without eating. One person said, “After I do eventually eat, my self-esteem plummets drastically. Thoughts of “This doesn’t help my appearance” and “I’m disgusting and don’t deserve any of this” race through my mind a lot while eating and afterwards.”
When someone self-harms, that does not make them an “emo”. When asked why they cut, an interviewee said, “My depression and anxiety is something mental and I can’t understand it. But the physical pain is something I can understand. It numbs me.” Some say it gives them “control” that they feel they lack when it comes to their life. Others may say it’s a punishment for not being a good enough daughter/son/sibling/friend etc.
You may be thinking, “What?! I don’t know anybody like that!” You probably do, you just don’t realize it. As said before, many don’t tell others because they’re scared of how others may react. Many people who have disorders or self-harm have very little trust because of their disorders and previous reactions.
Disorders and self-harm are not a joking matter. Next time you go to “lightly bully” friends or whoever about their appearance, social gatherings, or scars, try to be a little more cautious because you don’t know what they could be going through.
To anyone who has a disorder, self-harms, or has seriously considered suicide, there are always open ears. If you can’t find a friend, parent, sibling, teacher, etc. to talk to about it, there’s always hotlines.
Suicide hotline:800-784-2433
Depression and Bipolar Support: 800-273-8255
Eating disorders: 630-577-1330 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, Central Time)
McKenzie Messer (’15) is an editor and staff writer for the Viking Vault. Photo credit: tumblr.com.
Saying goodbye to retirees
By: Sierra Sullivan
NORTHRIDGE - Northridge is saying goodbye to some of its favorite teachers. Tim Van Winkle, Lisa Smith, Janet Green and Denny Morris are all leaving the school district after many years served.
After 43 years of service, Denny Morris, eighth grade History teacher, is retiring. “It has been a great experience and, in reality, for the past 15 years this has been my family,” says Morris.
“It will be interesting to see who takes Mr. Morris’ place since he was such a well-known and influential person at Northridge,” a former student, Katelin Ashbrook, commented. Although he is leaving Northridge, he intends to stay in touch and substitute in the district. Morris is optimistic about leaving and says “a new chapter of my life is about to begin, one that I trust will be as fulfilling as the past."
Lisa Smith spent 30 years at Northridge. During her 30 year stent, she taught an array of subjects: 4th grade, Kindergarten, 6-8 grade Keyboarding, 6th grade Reading, and was the Technology Coordinator. After all those years and jobs, she plans to read all the books she has set out to read and spend time with her grandson, Parker. She plans on taking him to Disney. Marissa Mullen spent her 6th grade year in Smith’s classroom and can remember Smith “helping [her] through the awkward transition into middle school.”
Tim Van Winkle, the high school intervention specialist, is moving on after 25 years of service to the school district. After so many years here, his favorite memory is cooking plum pudding on an open fire for the students that organized a Christmas feast. Life after Northridge will include growing tomatoes and peppers, working a part-time job and traveling. Van Winkle will miss “teaching and helping students expand their world.” Mrs. Livingston, a long-term collegue of Van Winkle, is sad about his retirement. “It will be strange. We have worked together 25 years,” a tearful Livingston commented.
The primary school is losing a long-term Kindergarten teacher. Fourteen years ago, on Janet Green’s first day of teaching at Northridge, she had 24 5-year-olds gathered around her. “I felt like a mother duck trying to get her little ducklings in a row!” Her years following retirement hold an array of possibilities. She plans on walking, reading, traveling, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. After so many years, the “quaint community” of Alexandria will be missed by her because of its “wonderful, caring people.” Arielle Cottrell spent her Kindergarten year with her and recalls “playing with dinosaurs that she used to teach. It was one of my favorite things.” No matter where she ends up, Green says, “Alexandria will always be near and dear to my heart.”
Sierra Sullivan (14') is the Junior News Editor and staff writer for the Viking Vault. Photo Credit: keepcalm-matic.co.uk. Photo Caption: Just a friendly message to those leaving.
NORTHRIDGE - Northridge is saying goodbye to some of its favorite teachers. Tim Van Winkle, Lisa Smith, Janet Green and Denny Morris are all leaving the school district after many years served.
After 43 years of service, Denny Morris, eighth grade History teacher, is retiring. “It has been a great experience and, in reality, for the past 15 years this has been my family,” says Morris.
“It will be interesting to see who takes Mr. Morris’ place since he was such a well-known and influential person at Northridge,” a former student, Katelin Ashbrook, commented. Although he is leaving Northridge, he intends to stay in touch and substitute in the district. Morris is optimistic about leaving and says “a new chapter of my life is about to begin, one that I trust will be as fulfilling as the past."
Lisa Smith spent 30 years at Northridge. During her 30 year stent, she taught an array of subjects: 4th grade, Kindergarten, 6-8 grade Keyboarding, 6th grade Reading, and was the Technology Coordinator. After all those years and jobs, she plans to read all the books she has set out to read and spend time with her grandson, Parker. She plans on taking him to Disney. Marissa Mullen spent her 6th grade year in Smith’s classroom and can remember Smith “helping [her] through the awkward transition into middle school.”
Tim Van Winkle, the high school intervention specialist, is moving on after 25 years of service to the school district. After so many years here, his favorite memory is cooking plum pudding on an open fire for the students that organized a Christmas feast. Life after Northridge will include growing tomatoes and peppers, working a part-time job and traveling. Van Winkle will miss “teaching and helping students expand their world.” Mrs. Livingston, a long-term collegue of Van Winkle, is sad about his retirement. “It will be strange. We have worked together 25 years,” a tearful Livingston commented.
The primary school is losing a long-term Kindergarten teacher. Fourteen years ago, on Janet Green’s first day of teaching at Northridge, she had 24 5-year-olds gathered around her. “I felt like a mother duck trying to get her little ducklings in a row!” Her years following retirement hold an array of possibilities. She plans on walking, reading, traveling, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. After so many years, the “quaint community” of Alexandria will be missed by her because of its “wonderful, caring people.” Arielle Cottrell spent her Kindergarten year with her and recalls “playing with dinosaurs that she used to teach. It was one of my favorite things.” No matter where she ends up, Green says, “Alexandria will always be near and dear to my heart.”
Sierra Sullivan (14') is the Junior News Editor and staff writer for the Viking Vault. Photo Credit: keepcalm-matic.co.uk. Photo Caption: Just a friendly message to those leaving.
Teacher spotlight: Baker
By: Summer Richards
Miss Carolyn “Carrie” Baker, teacher of Physical Geology, Chemistry, and Astronomy has been interested in teaching science ever since she had been in middle school. Her excitement for teaching led her to teach her friends younger brothers. Baker has been set on teaching since then, combining an inquisitive personality with an ability to stay patient. Baker doesn’t only love to teach, but she also loves to learn.
Baker believes her parents made her into the person she has come to be today. She explained how her parents “valued education” and showed a great interest in activities she belonged to. Having a “supportive” family also helped Baker become who she is.
In high school Baker was on the Debate Team and also in Student Congress, in which she placed 3rd in the state. Baker believes that being on the Debate Team has helped her “learn how to research,” and her reasoning skills helped her through college. Not only did Baker participate in the academic side of things but she also was athletic and participated in golf for two years.
After high school, Baker went on to college to become a geologist. Later on, after completing her degree in geology, she went on to study law but she felt she enjoyed “coaching” more than the actual job. She then decided to become a teacher, and has been teaching for 18 years now.
Baker most enjoys interacting with her students and learning about the classes that she teaches. Even though Baker is a teacher, in her spare time she loves to read mystery novels, along with some science fiction. Some of her greatest accomplishments in life would be when she became a national finalist in the American Bar Association’s Moot Court Competition during her time in law school, and also that “[she] managed to find a career [she] enjoyed and that [she] can take care of [herself] with”. Along with grading papers, she is also kept busy with two adult soccer leagues in which she is involved in.
Summer Richards (13') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault. Photo Caption: New Solar Soccer Ball Photo Credit: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/gonzo/soccer-ball-that-makes-electricity-during-the-game
Miss Carolyn “Carrie” Baker, teacher of Physical Geology, Chemistry, and Astronomy has been interested in teaching science ever since she had been in middle school. Her excitement for teaching led her to teach her friends younger brothers. Baker has been set on teaching since then, combining an inquisitive personality with an ability to stay patient. Baker doesn’t only love to teach, but she also loves to learn.
Baker believes her parents made her into the person she has come to be today. She explained how her parents “valued education” and showed a great interest in activities she belonged to. Having a “supportive” family also helped Baker become who she is.
In high school Baker was on the Debate Team and also in Student Congress, in which she placed 3rd in the state. Baker believes that being on the Debate Team has helped her “learn how to research,” and her reasoning skills helped her through college. Not only did Baker participate in the academic side of things but she also was athletic and participated in golf for two years.
After high school, Baker went on to college to become a geologist. Later on, after completing her degree in geology, she went on to study law but she felt she enjoyed “coaching” more than the actual job. She then decided to become a teacher, and has been teaching for 18 years now.
Baker most enjoys interacting with her students and learning about the classes that she teaches. Even though Baker is a teacher, in her spare time she loves to read mystery novels, along with some science fiction. Some of her greatest accomplishments in life would be when she became a national finalist in the American Bar Association’s Moot Court Competition during her time in law school, and also that “[she] managed to find a career [she] enjoyed and that [she] can take care of [herself] with”. Along with grading papers, she is also kept busy with two adult soccer leagues in which she is involved in.
Summer Richards (13') is a staff reporter for The Viking Vault. Photo Caption: New Solar Soccer Ball Photo Credit: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/gonzo/soccer-ball-that-makes-electricity-during-the-game
Baby on Board
By: Sierra Sullivan
Brooke Ann Miller has entered this world. Elizabeth Miller, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus high school teacher, gave birth at 6:55 p.m. after arriving at the hospital at 5:30 a.m. the same day.
Baby Brooke was born on Monday, February 11, 2013. She weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces. She was 18.5 inches long. She was in the hospital until Wednesday and spent much needed time with her mommy. Miller says, “it was nice having her be able to stay in the room with us as our son, Cayden, was taken to the NICU.” (Cayden, Miller’s first child, was taken to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit shortly after his birth due to early delivery and complications). Although it was nice to have time to bond with Brooke, Miller was missing her son because he was unable to stay in the hospital with her and “the stay felt like forever.”
Upon meeting his first daughter, Cameron Miller says she is the “cutest baby girl ever.” This being his second child, he “can’t believe [they] officially have kidS”, emphasizing the plural. When Cayden was able to meet his sister, he was “interested yet unsure.” He was excited to meet “baby Brooke” but more excited to see his mommy because it had been over a day since he had seen her. In the beginning, Cayden did not want his mommy to hold Brooke because he didn’t understand everything that was going on within the hustle and bustle of hospital stays in the baby section. Now, several days after the first meeting, Cayden gives Brooke many kisses and says “hi” to her. He continues to adjust every day to having a new baby in the house and having to share his time with Mommy and Daddy.
Although Mrs. Miller stays home with the baby, Cayden continues to go to daycare to keep him in his normal environment. “My days (7:30-3:30) are pretty low key as a newborn sleeps a lot.” From the time Cayden gets home (3:30) until Cameron comes home (between 6:30 and 7:30) Mrs. Miller is maintaining two children and it’s a “balancing act.” When Brooke needs her mommy’s attention, Cayden picks that exact moment to ask for something to eat or drink or “play in the dog’s water dish.” To deal with the water issue, the dish has been relocated to an area where Cayden’s reach cannot go. Then Cameron gets home from work.
With two sets of hands, they “divide and conquer.” They try to split equally so that Cayden and Brooke both get plenty of attention and all of their needs met. The two work together until bedtime and then get the much needed rest. Brooke is a “great sleeper”, normally sleeping 3-4 hours at a time. She must be woken up every four hours to be fed until she gets back to her birth weight. Mrs. Miller says, “hopefully, she gets back to her birth weight soon so we can let her sleep” but is not expecting much more than 4 hours increments still. She says they are lucky to get that, though.
The family is adjusting well to their new addition and Mrs. Miller is not expected to come back this school year. She is, however, “supposed to come back in August” says Katelin Ashbrook (a student of Mrs. Miller’s).
Sierra Sullivan ('14) is the Junior News Editor for The Viking Vault.
Brooke Ann Miller has entered this world. Elizabeth Miller, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus high school teacher, gave birth at 6:55 p.m. after arriving at the hospital at 5:30 a.m. the same day.
Baby Brooke was born on Monday, February 11, 2013. She weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces. She was 18.5 inches long. She was in the hospital until Wednesday and spent much needed time with her mommy. Miller says, “it was nice having her be able to stay in the room with us as our son, Cayden, was taken to the NICU.” (Cayden, Miller’s first child, was taken to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit shortly after his birth due to early delivery and complications). Although it was nice to have time to bond with Brooke, Miller was missing her son because he was unable to stay in the hospital with her and “the stay felt like forever.”
Upon meeting his first daughter, Cameron Miller says she is the “cutest baby girl ever.” This being his second child, he “can’t believe [they] officially have kidS”, emphasizing the plural. When Cayden was able to meet his sister, he was “interested yet unsure.” He was excited to meet “baby Brooke” but more excited to see his mommy because it had been over a day since he had seen her. In the beginning, Cayden did not want his mommy to hold Brooke because he didn’t understand everything that was going on within the hustle and bustle of hospital stays in the baby section. Now, several days after the first meeting, Cayden gives Brooke many kisses and says “hi” to her. He continues to adjust every day to having a new baby in the house and having to share his time with Mommy and Daddy.
Although Mrs. Miller stays home with the baby, Cayden continues to go to daycare to keep him in his normal environment. “My days (7:30-3:30) are pretty low key as a newborn sleeps a lot.” From the time Cayden gets home (3:30) until Cameron comes home (between 6:30 and 7:30) Mrs. Miller is maintaining two children and it’s a “balancing act.” When Brooke needs her mommy’s attention, Cayden picks that exact moment to ask for something to eat or drink or “play in the dog’s water dish.” To deal with the water issue, the dish has been relocated to an area where Cayden’s reach cannot go. Then Cameron gets home from work.
With two sets of hands, they “divide and conquer.” They try to split equally so that Cayden and Brooke both get plenty of attention and all of their needs met. The two work together until bedtime and then get the much needed rest. Brooke is a “great sleeper”, normally sleeping 3-4 hours at a time. She must be woken up every four hours to be fed until she gets back to her birth weight. Mrs. Miller says, “hopefully, she gets back to her birth weight soon so we can let her sleep” but is not expecting much more than 4 hours increments still. She says they are lucky to get that, though.
The family is adjusting well to their new addition and Mrs. Miller is not expected to come back this school year. She is, however, “supposed to come back in August” says Katelin Ashbrook (a student of Mrs. Miller’s).
Sierra Sullivan ('14) is the Junior News Editor for The Viking Vault.
Peggy Campbell keeps ASL and SERTEENS alive at Northridge High School
By: Summer Richards
NORTHRIDGE- Peggy Campbell is currently the high school’s computer teacher, and has taught American Sign Language (ASL) for 9 years now. Both of her parents were born deaf, and met at a deaf club that they both attended. Her father was 10 years older than her mother, and neither of her grandparents were deaf. Her father was 31 and her mother was 21 when they got together. They got married in 1952, and were married for 56 years before the passing of her mother in 2008. Campbell’s father passed away the year after, in 2009.
Campbell, along with her other three siblings (an older sister and two younger brothers) learned ASL as their first language, then English. Her family learned ASL at infancy, and she said “It’s just like teaching how to speak, you don’t know any different”. Campbell’s older sister has a son that is deaf and many other relatives are the same as him; she said it runs in her family. Campbell did, however, say that learning ASL takes time and effort. If one really wants to learn it, then they will. If one has no desire, they won’t.
Campbell thinks ASL is cool to learn and know because one can communicate with the deaf where ever one goes. Campbell has communicated with deaf people from all over the world, and says that the deaf get excited to know that there are still people out there in the world wanting to know and learn their language.
Campbell was always very close to her father, and not so much her mother. She said her mother really wanted her to be a boy when she was born, and when she wasn’t, she became upset with the idea that she wasn’t the gender she had wanted. Campbell believes the reason she was so close to her father was because him and her had a lot of similarities as people, and he accepted her for her, where her mother never did. As a child Campbell was teased about her parents being deaf. One girl called her parents “deaf and dumb”, which then caused Campbell to be enraged with anger. Campbell then hit the girl out of spite for the girl claiming her parents were “deaf and dumb” on numerous accounts. Campbell had never been in a fight, this was the only time, and it was a meaningful cause. Campbell believes having deaf parents has caused her to grow up faster than other kids that were her age because she had to be her parent’s interpreter, and had to help out with the financial aspects of things.
Campbell started a Serteens group for the ASL class, and any other interested students. This group has helped out the Ice Cream Festival in Utica in recent years. The group also participates in other volunteer activities thought the school year. Campbell says that she “Likes when kids enjoy it,” when talking about ASL.
Cambell works hard to teach the students of Northridge ASL. She is a very passionate woman, who deeply cares about every student that she teaches, and would help anyone with anything. She will soon be a grandmother to two very precious twin babies, and she is ecstatic for their arrival. Without the hardships of her life, she wouldn’t be who she is today. Campbell is a very influential person, and a lot of her students think of her as a motherly figure.
Summer Richards (’13) is a staff writer for the Viking Vault.
NORTHRIDGE- Peggy Campbell is currently the high school’s computer teacher, and has taught American Sign Language (ASL) for 9 years now. Both of her parents were born deaf, and met at a deaf club that they both attended. Her father was 10 years older than her mother, and neither of her grandparents were deaf. Her father was 31 and her mother was 21 when they got together. They got married in 1952, and were married for 56 years before the passing of her mother in 2008. Campbell’s father passed away the year after, in 2009.
Campbell, along with her other three siblings (an older sister and two younger brothers) learned ASL as their first language, then English. Her family learned ASL at infancy, and she said “It’s just like teaching how to speak, you don’t know any different”. Campbell’s older sister has a son that is deaf and many other relatives are the same as him; she said it runs in her family. Campbell did, however, say that learning ASL takes time and effort. If one really wants to learn it, then they will. If one has no desire, they won’t.
Campbell thinks ASL is cool to learn and know because one can communicate with the deaf where ever one goes. Campbell has communicated with deaf people from all over the world, and says that the deaf get excited to know that there are still people out there in the world wanting to know and learn their language.
Campbell was always very close to her father, and not so much her mother. She said her mother really wanted her to be a boy when she was born, and when she wasn’t, she became upset with the idea that she wasn’t the gender she had wanted. Campbell believes the reason she was so close to her father was because him and her had a lot of similarities as people, and he accepted her for her, where her mother never did. As a child Campbell was teased about her parents being deaf. One girl called her parents “deaf and dumb”, which then caused Campbell to be enraged with anger. Campbell then hit the girl out of spite for the girl claiming her parents were “deaf and dumb” on numerous accounts. Campbell had never been in a fight, this was the only time, and it was a meaningful cause. Campbell believes having deaf parents has caused her to grow up faster than other kids that were her age because she had to be her parent’s interpreter, and had to help out with the financial aspects of things.
Campbell started a Serteens group for the ASL class, and any other interested students. This group has helped out the Ice Cream Festival in Utica in recent years. The group also participates in other volunteer activities thought the school year. Campbell says that she “Likes when kids enjoy it,” when talking about ASL.
Cambell works hard to teach the students of Northridge ASL. She is a very passionate woman, who deeply cares about every student that she teaches, and would help anyone with anything. She will soon be a grandmother to two very precious twin babies, and she is ecstatic for their arrival. Without the hardships of her life, she wouldn’t be who she is today. Campbell is a very influential person, and a lot of her students think of her as a motherly figure.
Summer Richards (’13) is a staff writer for the Viking Vault.
Welcome to Northridge
The high school welcomes in a new math teacher
By: Katelin Ashbrook
NORTHRIDGE- As we enter into our second semester of the year, we say a temporary goodbye to Mrs. Miller, Algebra II and pre-calculus teacher. Miller delivered her second child, a baby girl. Miller won’t be back this year but will be returning in the Fall of the next school year.
Here to take Miller’s place for the rest of the year is Miss Sarah Keane, a Bowling Green State University graduate. Keane earned her degree in teaching math grades 7-12. While at Bowling Green she worked as an orientation leader for two Summers welcoming new students to the campus. Keane says that she “wanted to be a teacher ever since [she] was in kindergarten.” She also says that she “loves working with students and helping them achieve their goals.”
Keane grew up in Avon Lake, Ohio, a suburb in Cleveland. She went to Avon Lake schools from pre-k to 12. Her first time moving away from Avon was when she went away for college. As a child, Keane was a dancer. She danced jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, and lyrical. In her interview she said that she loves watching musicals and she can’t wait to watch Northridge High School put on their rendition of Grease at this year’s musical.
Keane’s hopes are to become a full-time teacher. She looks forward to finding a full-time teaching job some time next school year.
Everyone who takes one of Mrs. Miller’s math classes has probably already met Miss Keane. She has filled in for Miller whenever she has doctors appointments for her baby. “I am looking forward to being a part of the Northridge team,” Keane said at the end of her interview. Northridge welcomes her with open arms.
Katelin Ashbrook (’14) is a junior staff writer for The Viking Vault
NORTHRIDGE- As we enter into our second semester of the year, we say a temporary goodbye to Mrs. Miller, Algebra II and pre-calculus teacher. Miller delivered her second child, a baby girl. Miller won’t be back this year but will be returning in the Fall of the next school year.
Here to take Miller’s place for the rest of the year is Miss Sarah Keane, a Bowling Green State University graduate. Keane earned her degree in teaching math grades 7-12. While at Bowling Green she worked as an orientation leader for two Summers welcoming new students to the campus. Keane says that she “wanted to be a teacher ever since [she] was in kindergarten.” She also says that she “loves working with students and helping them achieve their goals.”
Keane grew up in Avon Lake, Ohio, a suburb in Cleveland. She went to Avon Lake schools from pre-k to 12. Her first time moving away from Avon was when she went away for college. As a child, Keane was a dancer. She danced jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, and lyrical. In her interview she said that she loves watching musicals and she can’t wait to watch Northridge High School put on their rendition of Grease at this year’s musical.
Keane’s hopes are to become a full-time teacher. She looks forward to finding a full-time teaching job some time next school year.
Everyone who takes one of Mrs. Miller’s math classes has probably already met Miss Keane. She has filled in for Miller whenever she has doctors appointments for her baby. “I am looking forward to being a part of the Northridge team,” Keane said at the end of her interview. Northridge welcomes her with open arms.
Katelin Ashbrook (’14) is a junior staff writer for The Viking Vault
Senioritis
Senioritis has surely taken over Northridge
By: Megan Hatfield
NORTHRIDGE - After interviewing many seniors about senioritis I got a lot of different views on the topic. The class of 2013 at Northridge has some believers and some did not think Senioritis has spread through the Northridge seniors.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Senioritis, it is an excuse for seniors to be lazy, uninterested, and ready to move on. It's there way of saying they are sick of doing work for high school.
Storm Strout ('13), said "Yes I would say I have senioritis. I am trying hard not to but it's hard when you can get away with so much. My grades are ironically better than they were any other year though." Strout believes in senioritis sadly enough. He says many seniors at Northridge have senioritis. For example Strout said "Ty Choate should just get his diploma and call it quits."
Another senior, Tony Shore ('13) feels Senioritis has not affected him and that he is a "top performing student-athlete, with the key word being student." I asked him if the rest of his class was affected by Senioritis and he replied with "no, all the people in my class are outstanding gentlemen and gentlewomen." He feels the "interscholastic efforts" this year are just as good this year than any other year.
Senior, Faith Hiser ('13), says "as you get older you get lazier and lazier. So try hard now so you can actually do something your senior year." She says she will miss high school but is also looking forward to college. Senior Kacie Tornes ('13) says she is looking forward to moving on and meeting new people. She also says "high school will be missed and being a senior is bittersweet."
Some seniors are ready to leave and move on; while others are sad it's there last year to enjoy high school. Looking too far ahead can cause them to not focus on the work and things they have to do now. That's why Senioritis can cause them to be lazy.
Senioritis also has the effect of making seniors feel like they are big and bad. Often times they walk all over the freshmen or just underclassmen in general. For example, many seniors ditch freshmen in the lunch line. Many senior athletes and students get jealous of successful young athletes and students. This causes them to make freshman and other underclassmen feel unsuccessful. They accomplish this by making them carry equipment or clean locker rooms.
Being a senior has its perks here at Northridge. Like standing front row of the student section and well pretty much anything they want. Seniors use being a senior as an excuse to get what they want.
Overall seniors with Senioritis just want to move on. They want to do new things, and meet new people. Here's hoping they don't end up regretting wishing their senior year away!
Megan Hatfield ('15) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault. Photo caption: Senioritis has definitely set in at NHS. Photo credit: veritasprep.com
NORTHRIDGE - After interviewing many seniors about senioritis I got a lot of different views on the topic. The class of 2013 at Northridge has some believers and some did not think Senioritis has spread through the Northridge seniors.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Senioritis, it is an excuse for seniors to be lazy, uninterested, and ready to move on. It's there way of saying they are sick of doing work for high school.
Storm Strout ('13), said "Yes I would say I have senioritis. I am trying hard not to but it's hard when you can get away with so much. My grades are ironically better than they were any other year though." Strout believes in senioritis sadly enough. He says many seniors at Northridge have senioritis. For example Strout said "Ty Choate should just get his diploma and call it quits."
Another senior, Tony Shore ('13) feels Senioritis has not affected him and that he is a "top performing student-athlete, with the key word being student." I asked him if the rest of his class was affected by Senioritis and he replied with "no, all the people in my class are outstanding gentlemen and gentlewomen." He feels the "interscholastic efforts" this year are just as good this year than any other year.
Senior, Faith Hiser ('13), says "as you get older you get lazier and lazier. So try hard now so you can actually do something your senior year." She says she will miss high school but is also looking forward to college. Senior Kacie Tornes ('13) says she is looking forward to moving on and meeting new people. She also says "high school will be missed and being a senior is bittersweet."
Some seniors are ready to leave and move on; while others are sad it's there last year to enjoy high school. Looking too far ahead can cause them to not focus on the work and things they have to do now. That's why Senioritis can cause them to be lazy.
Senioritis also has the effect of making seniors feel like they are big and bad. Often times they walk all over the freshmen or just underclassmen in general. For example, many seniors ditch freshmen in the lunch line. Many senior athletes and students get jealous of successful young athletes and students. This causes them to make freshman and other underclassmen feel unsuccessful. They accomplish this by making them carry equipment or clean locker rooms.
Being a senior has its perks here at Northridge. Like standing front row of the student section and well pretty much anything they want. Seniors use being a senior as an excuse to get what they want.
Overall seniors with Senioritis just want to move on. They want to do new things, and meet new people. Here's hoping they don't end up regretting wishing their senior year away!
Megan Hatfield ('15) is a staff writer for The Viking Vault. Photo caption: Senioritis has definitely set in at NHS. Photo credit: veritasprep.com
Kids, kids, they're everywhere!
By: McKenzie Messer
NORTHRIDGE - Roll over and look at the clock. It's 5:30 and you have to rub your glued-shut eyes to catch a glimpse of the clock. Walk to the kids' rooms and get them up and ready for school. Breakfast for the kids, possibly a cup of coffee for yourself. What time did you go to sleep last night? 12:00? Possibly 1:00. You just remember falling asleep while grading a pile of tests and ironing your daughter's favorite dress for spring pictures. You get your stuff together, the kids dressed, and their book bags together and you're finally out the door at 6:50. Being a teacher without children of your own is a lot different from being a teacher with children.
At Northridge High School, we have nine teachers with children. Six of these teachers have children that are either still in school or too young to attend one. Each teacher still comes to Northridge every day with a smile on their face and ready to help their students take on the world.
Junior English teacher and mother of three Mrs. Garee describes being a mother and a teacher as " kids everywhere". She has her own children to take care of when she wakes up until she gets to the school, and then as they leave to go to their own school, teenagers walk in and wait for her to teach them. When they' re not sitting being taught, they're asking her questions. After the long school day is over, her kids walk to her room and are asking her normal kid question. Mom, what's for dinner? Mom, can I go to Sarah's house Friday? Mom, will you help me with homework? When she gets home, Garee is a mom, not just a teacher that needs to grade things.
High School Art Teacher and father of two Mr. Kirtland shows that being a teacher with toddlers can be a rough time. He said he often comes to school with vomit as his accessory. When asked how he balances the two lives, he said, "Mass amounts of coffee, minimal sleep, screaming into my pillow at night, and crying in the dark." Kirtland said that planning time doesn't exist because he is either helping his students with art projects, or taking care of his kids. He also said that after-school activities are squashed because he has to pick the kids up from day care.
Math teacher and mother of one, soon to be two, Mrs. Miller says that being pregnant and a teacher is a very tiring job. She says that having a child is difficult as a teacher, especially the mornings, because she has to get herself and the little one ready. When she gets home in the evening, her son eats up her grading time. Miller says on regular she gets about seven hours sleep, however, on the nights that her son wakes up and likes to party, she gets roughly four and a half hours of sleep.
History Teacher and father of none Mr. Wentz says a teacher with no kids he can charge up at home and have a more positive attitude at school. On average, Wentz gets two to three hours of sleep more than the average parent-teacher. Wentz agreed with both Kirtland and Garee and said that since he has no children, he has more time for himself.
Garee still says that if you're a parent, teaching is the way to go. You and your children have the same breaks during the school year and you can spend time with your family over the summer. It also helps your relationship with your students. You can understand and tell when your students are having a hard time in class, or a hard time outside of class because you see it first hand with your own children.
Even though being a teacher as well as a parent can seem tricky and frustrating, Garee says, "I wouldn't change anything."
McKenzie Messer ('15) is an editor for The Viking Vault. Photo credit: gracefuled.blogspot.com.
NORTHRIDGE - Roll over and look at the clock. It's 5:30 and you have to rub your glued-shut eyes to catch a glimpse of the clock. Walk to the kids' rooms and get them up and ready for school. Breakfast for the kids, possibly a cup of coffee for yourself. What time did you go to sleep last night? 12:00? Possibly 1:00. You just remember falling asleep while grading a pile of tests and ironing your daughter's favorite dress for spring pictures. You get your stuff together, the kids dressed, and their book bags together and you're finally out the door at 6:50. Being a teacher without children of your own is a lot different from being a teacher with children.
At Northridge High School, we have nine teachers with children. Six of these teachers have children that are either still in school or too young to attend one. Each teacher still comes to Northridge every day with a smile on their face and ready to help their students take on the world.
Junior English teacher and mother of three Mrs. Garee describes being a mother and a teacher as " kids everywhere". She has her own children to take care of when she wakes up until she gets to the school, and then as they leave to go to their own school, teenagers walk in and wait for her to teach them. When they' re not sitting being taught, they're asking her questions. After the long school day is over, her kids walk to her room and are asking her normal kid question. Mom, what's for dinner? Mom, can I go to Sarah's house Friday? Mom, will you help me with homework? When she gets home, Garee is a mom, not just a teacher that needs to grade things.
High School Art Teacher and father of two Mr. Kirtland shows that being a teacher with toddlers can be a rough time. He said he often comes to school with vomit as his accessory. When asked how he balances the two lives, he said, "Mass amounts of coffee, minimal sleep, screaming into my pillow at night, and crying in the dark." Kirtland said that planning time doesn't exist because he is either helping his students with art projects, or taking care of his kids. He also said that after-school activities are squashed because he has to pick the kids up from day care.
Math teacher and mother of one, soon to be two, Mrs. Miller says that being pregnant and a teacher is a very tiring job. She says that having a child is difficult as a teacher, especially the mornings, because she has to get herself and the little one ready. When she gets home in the evening, her son eats up her grading time. Miller says on regular she gets about seven hours sleep, however, on the nights that her son wakes up and likes to party, she gets roughly four and a half hours of sleep.
History Teacher and father of none Mr. Wentz says a teacher with no kids he can charge up at home and have a more positive attitude at school. On average, Wentz gets two to three hours of sleep more than the average parent-teacher. Wentz agreed with both Kirtland and Garee and said that since he has no children, he has more time for himself.
Garee still says that if you're a parent, teaching is the way to go. You and your children have the same breaks during the school year and you can spend time with your family over the summer. It also helps your relationship with your students. You can understand and tell when your students are having a hard time in class, or a hard time outside of class because you see it first hand with your own children.
Even though being a teacher as well as a parent can seem tricky and frustrating, Garee says, "I wouldn't change anything."
McKenzie Messer ('15) is an editor for The Viking Vault. Photo credit: gracefuled.blogspot.com.
Free college courses during high school
By: Elizabeth Kallay
OHIO - As Northridge begins a new semester, college campuses all across the state begin their own semesters. Some Northridge students are among those returning to college classes after a long winter break.
Students all across Ohio, and other states as well, are able to take college classes while still attending high school through the Post-Secondary Education Options or PSEOP. Northridge participates in this program, as well as many other central Ohio schools.
Those participating in the program would have a chance not only to earn free college credit but also have a chance to meet and befriend college students on a small, but diverse college campus.
Veronica Farrington (’13) of Johnstown says that her favorite part of attending college is “the relaxed classes.” Farrington is taking Pre-Calculus at Central Ohio Technical College.
The program allows students to attend any college that accepts PSEOP students and has been accepted by the college. The most common schools are Ohio State University in Newark (OSU-N), and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), which share a campus in the heart of Newark.
With two options to choose from, this program has something for everyone. Option A would give students only college credit, and students would cover all expenses. Option B would be paid for by the state and the student would receive both college and high school credit.
OSU-N requires an ACT score of 26 or higher and a GPA of 3.7. OSU-N also accepts scores from the PLAN, P-SAT, and SAT. COTC accepts students without any standardize test score but requires you to take their COMPASS placement test instead. They do require a GPA of 2.75 for juniors and 2.5 for seniors
Colleges outside of Newark are available to attend as well, but with different standards and possibly a longer drive time.
Underclassmen can participate also and are held to the same standards at OSU-N and even higher standards at COTC.
To participate in the program an intent to participate form must be turned into guidance by March 30th, and student must apply to the schools by the appropriate deadlines.
Students all across Licking County participate in this program including Johnstown, Heath, and Newark High Schools. However, PSEOP is not the same in every district. Schools such as C-TEC and Heath allow you to take the college courses in the high school, while Northridge requires you to travel to the campuses.
Participants have the option of keeping their status as a high school student to themselves and will be treated just as any other college student. However, telling a professor may help you on those awkward exam days.
Through PSEOP students have the options of taking only college courses or taking high school courses along with college course to supplement. Students do not have to declare a major, but are able to. Students may participate in this program if they are still undecided ... like most of the teenage population.
Elizabeth Kallay ('13) is the Senior News Editor for The Viking Vault and a post-secondary student at COTC. Photo Caption: Students who take post-secondary courses often attend classes in the Reese Center. Photo Credit: cotc.edu
OHIO - As Northridge begins a new semester, college campuses all across the state begin their own semesters. Some Northridge students are among those returning to college classes after a long winter break.
Students all across Ohio, and other states as well, are able to take college classes while still attending high school through the Post-Secondary Education Options or PSEOP. Northridge participates in this program, as well as many other central Ohio schools.
Those participating in the program would have a chance not only to earn free college credit but also have a chance to meet and befriend college students on a small, but diverse college campus.
Veronica Farrington (’13) of Johnstown says that her favorite part of attending college is “the relaxed classes.” Farrington is taking Pre-Calculus at Central Ohio Technical College.
The program allows students to attend any college that accepts PSEOP students and has been accepted by the college. The most common schools are Ohio State University in Newark (OSU-N), and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), which share a campus in the heart of Newark.
With two options to choose from, this program has something for everyone. Option A would give students only college credit, and students would cover all expenses. Option B would be paid for by the state and the student would receive both college and high school credit.
OSU-N requires an ACT score of 26 or higher and a GPA of 3.7. OSU-N also accepts scores from the PLAN, P-SAT, and SAT. COTC accepts students without any standardize test score but requires you to take their COMPASS placement test instead. They do require a GPA of 2.75 for juniors and 2.5 for seniors
Colleges outside of Newark are available to attend as well, but with different standards and possibly a longer drive time.
Underclassmen can participate also and are held to the same standards at OSU-N and even higher standards at COTC.
To participate in the program an intent to participate form must be turned into guidance by March 30th, and student must apply to the schools by the appropriate deadlines.
Students all across Licking County participate in this program including Johnstown, Heath, and Newark High Schools. However, PSEOP is not the same in every district. Schools such as C-TEC and Heath allow you to take the college courses in the high school, while Northridge requires you to travel to the campuses.
Participants have the option of keeping their status as a high school student to themselves and will be treated just as any other college student. However, telling a professor may help you on those awkward exam days.
Through PSEOP students have the options of taking only college courses or taking high school courses along with college course to supplement. Students do not have to declare a major, but are able to. Students may participate in this program if they are still undecided ... like most of the teenage population.
Elizabeth Kallay ('13) is the Senior News Editor for The Viking Vault and a post-secondary student at COTC. Photo Caption: Students who take post-secondary courses often attend classes in the Reese Center. Photo Credit: cotc.edu
Recipe for a good teacher
By: Summer Richards
NORTHRIDGE- One cup of newspaper, three-fourths cup of ice house, two teaspoons of pizza place, one tablespoon of truck driver, half a cup of bartender, and 10 cups of history. Mr. Paul Bennett, sophomore history teacher, has gone above and beyond his job of teaching. Bennett walks the halls of Northridge High School with white-gray hair, and two halve sleeve tattoos.
Bennett has reached out to the students of Northridge by revealing his life story. High school student Adreona Perkowski said “Of course! Myself included. In my opinion, the way he interacts with his students is definitely influential.” When asked if she believed Bennett influenced others as a part of him telling his story, Perkowski responded by explaining that Bennett is a good teacher because he teaches his subject well, and genuinely cares for the students he teaches. Perkowski admires the fact that Bennett, as a drop out, “was able to put [his] life back to school so he could teach and help students that may have the same struggle he [had].”
Bennett “got tired of jobs quitting on [him],” and this is the reason he decided to go back to school to become a school teacher. Bennett attended Ohio University but dropped out. Later on he attended and graduated from The Ohio State University six months before his 20th high school reunion. Bennett said that “[He] believes some things have caused [him] to become a better person, [he] now sees why it is important; [he] sees why [his] parents pushed [him] to become a better student.”
Perkowski believes Bennett has taught her some things and she “is now able to learn from someone else’s mistakes.” Bennett said that “[he] made some bad choices” but he wouldn’t be where he is today if it weren’t for those mistakes. Bennett believes “[he] is a caring person; [he] believes he can set a good example for people, especially people that might not be motivated as a young person. Bennett is a devoted teacher who goes to work every day and takes his job seriously. Bennett wishes he had more patience because he finds himself being impatient at times.
The people who have influenced Bennett would be his parents; “[his] mother raised [him] to be honest, [his] father, on the other hand, said one time when [he] turned [himself] in for doing something (for causing some damage) on a job that [he] could’ve gotten away with and could’ve blamed on somebody else…[his] father said that [his] mother raised [him] to be too honest.” Bennett said that “(his) father taught him hard work, and was always forcing him to go to work even when he didn’t want to.” Bennett’s grandparents also influenced him, by “always stressing the value of reading, and being a kind person.” Bennett gives credit to his college professors for also being very influential people in his life.
Bennett thinks some students have changed as a result of hearing his life story, although he doesn’t know how much. Bennett said “you’re still young enough you can make changes; you don’t have to go down the path you’re going down, and (he) doesn’t care if it’s an abusive relationship, or drinking, or drugs, or anything, or it’s just not studying and caring, you’ve got time to turn it around.” He believes “(he) got lucky.” Bennett is a very influential human being, and he has changed student’s outlook on life. That is the recipe to make a good teacher. Stir in the mistakes and achievements, and you end up with a very influential teacher like Mr. Paul Bennett.
Summer Richards ('13) is a staff writer for The Viking Voice. Photo Credit: Summer Richards. Photo Caption: Mr. Bennett poses for a picture.
NORTHRIDGE- One cup of newspaper, three-fourths cup of ice house, two teaspoons of pizza place, one tablespoon of truck driver, half a cup of bartender, and 10 cups of history. Mr. Paul Bennett, sophomore history teacher, has gone above and beyond his job of teaching. Bennett walks the halls of Northridge High School with white-gray hair, and two halve sleeve tattoos.
Bennett has reached out to the students of Northridge by revealing his life story. High school student Adreona Perkowski said “Of course! Myself included. In my opinion, the way he interacts with his students is definitely influential.” When asked if she believed Bennett influenced others as a part of him telling his story, Perkowski responded by explaining that Bennett is a good teacher because he teaches his subject well, and genuinely cares for the students he teaches. Perkowski admires the fact that Bennett, as a drop out, “was able to put [his] life back to school so he could teach and help students that may have the same struggle he [had].”
Bennett “got tired of jobs quitting on [him],” and this is the reason he decided to go back to school to become a school teacher. Bennett attended Ohio University but dropped out. Later on he attended and graduated from The Ohio State University six months before his 20th high school reunion. Bennett said that “[He] believes some things have caused [him] to become a better person, [he] now sees why it is important; [he] sees why [his] parents pushed [him] to become a better student.”
Perkowski believes Bennett has taught her some things and she “is now able to learn from someone else’s mistakes.” Bennett said that “[he] made some bad choices” but he wouldn’t be where he is today if it weren’t for those mistakes. Bennett believes “[he] is a caring person; [he] believes he can set a good example for people, especially people that might not be motivated as a young person. Bennett is a devoted teacher who goes to work every day and takes his job seriously. Bennett wishes he had more patience because he finds himself being impatient at times.
The people who have influenced Bennett would be his parents; “[his] mother raised [him] to be honest, [his] father, on the other hand, said one time when [he] turned [himself] in for doing something (for causing some damage) on a job that [he] could’ve gotten away with and could’ve blamed on somebody else…[his] father said that [his] mother raised [him] to be too honest.” Bennett said that “(his) father taught him hard work, and was always forcing him to go to work even when he didn’t want to.” Bennett’s grandparents also influenced him, by “always stressing the value of reading, and being a kind person.” Bennett gives credit to his college professors for also being very influential people in his life.
Bennett thinks some students have changed as a result of hearing his life story, although he doesn’t know how much. Bennett said “you’re still young enough you can make changes; you don’t have to go down the path you’re going down, and (he) doesn’t care if it’s an abusive relationship, or drinking, or drugs, or anything, or it’s just not studying and caring, you’ve got time to turn it around.” He believes “(he) got lucky.” Bennett is a very influential human being, and he has changed student’s outlook on life. That is the recipe to make a good teacher. Stir in the mistakes and achievements, and you end up with a very influential teacher like Mr. Paul Bennett.
Summer Richards ('13) is a staff writer for The Viking Voice. Photo Credit: Summer Richards. Photo Caption: Mr. Bennett poses for a picture.