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the roarFRIDAY, October 4, 2013

The Loveland High School Student Newspaper

www.lovelandschools.org/theroar

Page Editor: Anne Lehmann

Editorials

Sports

News

Center

Entertainment

Read Brad Faust’s take on Blackboard on page 2.

Photo by Ricky Mulvey

Photo courtesy of Loveland Magazine

Read about the new head foot-ball coach on page 4.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Read about notable Loveland alumni on page 6.

Read about fall trends and DIYs on page 8.

Photo by Darby MoloneyRead about freshman impres-sions on page 13.

By Sarah GoldenbergStaff Writer

424

Number of freshmen graduating in the class of 2017.

16:59Kyle Garner’s 5k time at the Bethel

926Junior Nate Slagel’s rushing yards. He

currently leads the ECC in rushing yards.

Imagine spending the summer lounging on a beach with kookaburras and kanga-roos, climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge and snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef. That’s how 11 teachers and their spouses spent two weeks this summer. Through EF Tours, they spent 17 days in Australia and New Zealand, traveling to cities such as Sydney, Cairns, and Auck-land. Not only did they visit tourist attrac-tions, such as the Sydney Opera House and Surfer’s Paradise, but they experienced na-tive Aboriginal culture as well. For example, math teacher Ms. Byr-kett said, “We learned all about the Maori people and their war dance: the haka. The New Zealand rugby teams still do it before their games. It is really cool. We went to a traditional dinner and learned a ton about the Maori people and their history.” They also met a famous rugby player, Cameron Smith and his family, who they later saw play in a rugby All-Star Game. “Australia was strange to adjust to at first. On the first day, there were kangaroos outside our hotel, which isn’t something

Many students have been wondering why “Schmidty” hasn’t been seen in the hallways and classrooms of LHS. The former administrator, coach, and teacher won’t be returning to the school this year. Chuck Schmidt has been a part of the Loveland School District for the past 40 years and has set an example for all, stu-dents and staff, to follow. He was the as-sistant principal for a while and also served as interim principal for a year. He worked a countless number of football games help-ing to park cars, lead people up to the sta-dium, and bring joy to all of the fans with his constant smile. He taught English and physical educa-tion in different schools around Ohio and was head coach of the basketball team at Lockland High School. Schmidt retired from Loveland on January 1, 1988 and was rehired as a substitute the next month. “Mr. Schmidt is irreplaceable; he gets it; he is Loveland. He is what this school is all about. He may be 80 years old, but he still showed up at 7:00 every day in his jacket and tie ready to work,” said Princi-pal Kloesz. Mr. Schmidt was assistant principal and principal when freshman English teacher Mr. Hutzel was in high school from 1985-1988. “I remember he was always so ap-proachable and nice. Everybody liked him and enjoyed talking to him,” said Hutzel. The kids were always the most impor-tant, according to Mr. Schmidt, and were

we were used to. The animals are so dif-ferent from what we have…Seeing that was the best part of the trip,” said French teacher, Mr. Stevens. The teachers split up several times to pursue separate activities. Some climbed the Sydney Harbor Bridge, while others stayed on the beach. Ms. Lawler, for instance, chose to go snorkeling. She said, “To be snorkel-ing above the rich and vibrant colors of coral and to see the species of fish, clams and lobsters in their natural habitat was an experience I will al-ways treasure.” However, it wasn’t all relaxation. It took 18 months to plan the trip, and once they arrived, “it was just like, go, go, go,” said chemistry teacher Ms. Partridge. Mr. Stevens, who guides students around Europe each year, said that travel-

ing with colleagues is vastly different from traveling with students. “I’m used to being with them in a working environment. We all became very close with our crazy per-sonalities. We worked well together.” Mrs. Partridge agreed, “It was amazing that 22 people could all get along so well and laugh.” The trip was once in a lifetime, according to Mr. Stevens, because of the amount of planning the trip involved.

Teachers go Down Under for summer

his favorite aspect of LHS. He claimed the associations with young people made him feel younger. “The kids at Love-land are the most re-spectful I have ever met. They’re super, they treat people well, and I love them and miss them all,” said Schmidt. “The 6 rules of life and incredible advice will always be a fa-vorite memory to the students here,” said Danny Kruzel (12). Schmidt’s rules are as follows:1. Do the best you can with what you have.2. Never give up.3. Have faith, trust in the Lord.4. Follow the rules.5. Do what you gotta do when you gotta do it.6. Don’t do anything that wouldn’t make your mother proud. “The advice I have for the seniors this year is to always remember the 1st and 2nd rules of life; this is very crucial as you go on through life. Life can be hard, so follow

these to the best of your ability and the rest will come on its own,” said Schmidt. “Mr. Schmidt’s positivity, life stories, and kindness will be greatly missed,” said Kerianne Cummings (12).

By Anna NiemeyerLight News Editor

Where is Schmidty now?

Mr. Schmidt has greatly impacted Loveland.Photo courtesy of LHS Main Office

Teachers pose in front of bridge in Sydney, Australia.Photo courtesy of Mrs. Partridge

Photo courtesy of morguefile.com

Most people have heard about the change of learning platforms from Pro-gressBook to Blackboard. Blackboard has been incorporated into our curriculum, and I am not in favor of it. There are some positives about Black-board, but I have found the negatives with this new platform outweigh the pros. The one positive is that it is easy to access in-formation for classes. Last year, students

Editorials2FRIDAY, October 4, 2013 Page Editor: Paige Smith

Kayla Herrmann doesn’t know the point of a quote.

Meet The Roar’s staff

Sarah Goldenberg still has nothing to say.

Rachel Griswold has a pet grizzly bear.

Erin Richmond wants to know who’s Rachel Fro-berg?

Megan Day still believes every day is a Megan Day.

Ricky Mulvey balls so hard that some folks wanna find him.

Mackenzie John-son: Catch me if you can, I’m the gingerbread man.

Darby Moloney: Come on!

Anna Niemeyer: Let me hear you say it!

Anne Lehmann: Way-ho!

Michael Viox is reppin’ the West Side for lyfe.

Emily Dougherty is an enthusiastic writer.

Meg Policastro is sometimes a little funny.

Bronson Lakes: Bang bang the sounds of Bron-son’s door.

Drew Paschal stunts like his daddy.

Halle likes berries. Kayla Bullock is too school for cool.

Willie Lutz can’t think of anything better than this.

Paige Smith can’t be witty on com-mand.

Kevin O’Hara is a pretty big deal.

Rachel Froberg said, “Erin said hey to me in the hallway!”

Brad Faust says he was balling so hard and he found him.

had to switch between ProgressBook and Blackboard, which became tedious. The negatives that I have found with Blackboard are numerous. My main prob-lem with Blackboard is that grades take 24 hours to show online on a student’s per-sonal Blackboard page. If we have a bor-derline grade for a class and we need to know how our grade changed after a test, we will have to wait an additional 24 hours to see it. In addition, teachers use the platform to provide fewer hard copies and expect stu-dents to print their own assignments. The purpose is to save paper and reduce school cost. However, this is very inconvenient for students, especially those without ac-cess to a printer. This introduces new dis-advantages to students in lower socioeco-

nomic classes. Even if a student has limited access to a printer, printers have proven to be very unreliable, which could cause even more problems. Lastly, Blackboard is confusing. If we look at the main page, there are numerous menu items to choose, making it difficult to navigate. As a person who just wants to simply see his/her assignments and grades without hassle, the website is too complex. In conclusion, I have found that its is-sues outweigh its merits. The simplicity of a learning platform like Edline or Progress-book was much more preferable. I suggest we move back to these learning platforms, quickly.

Blackboard: unfriendly platform

The Roar is the official student newspaper of Loveland High School. The Roar is produced by students in Journalism. Editorials reflect the staff’s opinion but do not reflect the opinions of LHS administration or Loveland City Schools. The Roar is published monthly. For information regarding adver-tising in The Roar, call 697-3749. As an open forum for students, letters to the editor are welcome, but are subject to be edited for length, libel, and clarity. Letters to the editor may be dropped off in room 109.

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Editors-in-ChiefKayla HerrmannRicky MulveyAdvertising ManagerBrad FaustBusiness ManagerMackenzie JohnsonSection EditorsErin Richmond, EntertainmentAnna Niemeyer, Light NewsAnne Lehmann, SportsRachel Griswold, NewsStaff WritersKevin O’HaraMichael VioxMegan DayEmily DoughertyMeg PolicastroBronson LakesDrew PaschalRachel FrobergHalle RussoDarby MoloneyKayla BullockSarah GoldenbergWillie LutzPaige Smith

Awards * George H. Gallup Award (top prize), 2011 Awards for School News Media (Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society) * International First Place Award, 2010 Awards for School News Media (Quill & Scroll Honorary Society) * Second Place (Overall Publications), 2011 and 2012 Ohio Scholastic Media Awards * 17 more individual awards, 2012 Ohio Scholastic Media Awards * Second Place (Headline Writing), Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s 2011 Gold Circle Awards * 12 more individual awards, 2011 Ohio Scholastic Media Awards

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By Brad FaustAd Manager

Early Homecom-ing: The start of a new tradi-tion. Home-coming was very dif-ferent than what we were used

to. Homecoming Week occurred during the second week of school. While most students were upset about this deci-sion, I think it turned out to be better than expected. Since it was so early, we had the dance on the turf. The weather was warm enough to be outside all night and we didn’t have to worry about getting cold once the sun went down. This created many new op-portunities and experiences for example, the mini firework show and the Kona Ice truck. Also, having the dance inside didn’t pro-vide fresh and cool air, except on the edge

Editorials 3FRIDAY, October 4, 2013 Page Editor: Bronson Lakes

CONTRA

With the cheering crowd, the intense plays, and the loud music, the student sec-tion is always exciting. However, there are some “Do’s and Don’ts” every student sec-tion should follow during football games, or any other sporting event. Do’s:Do get snacks and drinks one-fourth of the way through the game. This way, you avoid the beginning of the game and half-time rush.Do cheer positively. Root for the Tigers. Be loud and proud.Do come prepared for the weather. Check the weather channel before you go to avoid any clothing faux pas.Do dress in spirit gear. Keep up with the Tiger spirit, and dress in orange, black, and white.Do sit down during half-time. No need to stand and block everyone’s view.Do check if the game is going to be a “white/black/orange out”. Dress for the theme of the game. Do pay attention to what is going on dur-ing half-time. Sometimes there is an an-nouncement or performance.

Student Etiquette

Early Homecoming or traditional Homecoming of the dance area this year, you were able to actually cool down for that one slow song and get right back to dancing non-stop while feeling refreshed. Since it was only the second week of school, we were all still adjusting, but the Homecoming activities created excitement about the school year right away. I have never seen so much school spirit so early in the year and it was awesome. All of the classes came together and it was one of the best class bonding experiences yet. Although, this was the first time Home-

coming was this early, I’d say it was a success. I heard nothing but positive feedback on the dance it-self and having it outside in the gorgeous weather

was a major factor that lead to those reac-tions. I would hope that we are able to have more homecomings this early based on the positive feedback, starting a new tradition for years to come.

Pro Con

The do’s and don’ts of being in the student section

Early Home-coming ruins tradition. It’s late Sep tember. The sun is shining and there’s a slight breeze; the perfect temperature.

You can almost feel the excitement in the

air as students look forward to the fall weather and the tradition and festivities that Homecoming brings. That was not the case this year. Homecoming came very early by any standard, arriving the second week of school. Having the event early pre-sented many frustrations. First, Homecoming Week was ex-tremely hot. When we think of Homecom-ing we think of cool, breezy, fall weather. The night of the Homecoming Parade felt like mid-July. It just didn’t feel right. The weather in late September presents a more favorable climate for Homecoming.

Another frustration, especially for girls, was that there was little time to plan. Girls like to have time to arrange dinner, sched-ule hair appointments, and shop for the perfect dress. This year, that time was cut short. Planning was rushed and girls had to shop for dresses during the summer. Con-sequently, many had to compromise on planning and settle for a dress that they did not necessarily want to wear. Everything was extremely rushed. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect about such an early Homecoming is that

students have nothing else to look forward to this fall. Anticipating an excit-ing event makes time fly by. In September, this is particularly important be-

cause students quickly get bored with their daily routines. A later date on the calendar motivates them to make it through. Usually that later date is Homecoming. There are still Friday night football games, but many students will miss that one big event that fills the void.

“Jay-Z’s new album Magna Carta is so good; it’s so much better than Kanye West’s Yeezus.” I’ve heard this opinion quite a bit, and not only is it a little off base, it is com-pletely wrong. Magna Carta is a decent album with the song “Holy Grail,” which is only great since it’s injected with the an-gelic pipes of Justin Timberlake. In this album, Jay-Z does nothing to grow stylis-tically; his themes are carbon copied from previous albums (such as look at how rich I am, Beyonce is great, etc.) The credited artists Jay-Z raps with have all been seen working with him before, and his beats, with the exception of “Holy Grail,” are only satisfactory. Yeezus on the other hand is pure great-ness. Its beats are experimental and the heavy bass lines can be felt by more than one’s ears. If gold could come in sound, it would come through in the form of Yeezus. The album shows Kanye West’s growth as an artist, and his transition to darker melo-dies and lyrics. His transition from sym-phonic influences to dubstep is apparent in Yeezus and the movement is done superbly. Whatever comes out from Kanye is a gift to the world and Yeezus is an example of that. Gosh, I love Yeezus. Speaking of music though, I found a lifesaving setting on Spotify called “Pri-vate Session.” See, I used to hate Spotify because their whole thing is “oh cool, you listen to music, I think I will tell all of your friends everything you listen to.” This is a problem because from time to time I go on a 1990’s boy band kick, and I don’t think that information should be available for every-one to see. I don’t need Facebook friends I have not talked to since sixth grade judging me for that. They should be judging me for the pictures of me with mildly famous rap-pers and then be impressed that one of my

pictures is me with Bengals’ running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Another thing that’s been bothering me lately is that all of my Facebook friends on the East Coast keep changing their names into something that is a pun of their name. I thought this was some super cool club that I was not invited to be a part of, or a new hip trend, but actually they are doing it be-cause colleges look at people’s Facebook accounts. Turns out it was not some super cool club I wasn’t in. Also, the senior tailgates are bothering me. We love to proclaim how close we are as a class, and what a great class we are, but at the Lebanon game there were three separate tailgates. Why? Because we did not want to all hang out together. Granted, it wasn’t exactly planned in advance, but still, if we want to be a close senior class we need to actually be a community. We are a great class and can become greater. We don’t need to be friends with everyone, but we need to be together. Now can I get an amen?

Ricky’s RantsA brief look at everything on his mind from Spotify to the senior class

By Kayla BullockStaff Writer

By Ricky MulveyEditor-in-chief

Do listen to the announcer. Often impor-tant announcements are given, along with notices of lost articles or an upcoming mo-ment of silence. Do participate in student-led cheers. How-ever, make sure to keep it classy. Don’ts:Don’t hate. There is no need to bash the other team. Don’t throw things. It’s messy, and rude. This includes paint. Don’t leave trash in the bleachers or on the ground. Don’t make others pick up after you.Don’t be loud during the marching bands’ performances, whether it is our own, or the visiting team’s. These groups work really hard, so give them the respect they deserve.Don’t be rowdy. It’s okay to be excited, but don’t go overboard and make watch-ing the game unpleasant for others. Parents and family want to hear and watch too.Don’t talk during the “Star Spangled Ban-ner”. It’s America’s anthem, so remember to remove your caps and be respectful. Don’t chat during moments of silence. Sometimes the memories of people dear to the community or student body are respect-

ed through these. Don’t d i s r e s p e c t their loved ones. Don’t hog the rail when watching the game. Try and switch it out to give others a shot at the action.

Student section goes crazy during a white out.Photo by Michael Viox

By Meg Policastro By Halle Russo

Photo by R. Overbeeke

Sports4FRIDAY, October 4, 2013 Page Editor: Drew Paschal

sistant principal at Loveland Mid-dle School (‘01-‘03), and coached mens and women’s volleyball and cheerleading. Over the past few years Mrs. Renner has spent her time as a building principal at New Richmond High School (‘03-‘13). This is her first year back to LHS in over a decade and she couldn’t be happier. “I love the community, the district atmosphere and the sup-port I am getting from people,” said Renner. She is in awe of the spirit the school brings to games and events. She said, “It’s just awesome

walking into the stadium to see the student sections excitement and spirit to support their team.” Concerning her adjustment to a new job and school, she said, “I love my job but have a lot to learn.” She added that she appreciates all the help and support she receives from Principal Kloesz, staff, ad-ministration, and “the awesome” Ms. Brulport (the athletic office secretary). When thinking about the future, Mrs. Renner said, “I plan to conti ue to build tradition and always

Renner takes over as athletic director

LHS’s new football coach “knows”

Girls’ Cross Country Team dominates competition; Johnson state ranked

There have been a few changes with teachers in different rooms, new computer labs, and new fac-ulty members. One of the newest additions is head football coach and physical education teacher, Coach Cranford. Cranford came to Loveland from Bishop Fenwick High School in Franklin, Ohio. He attended Bishop Fenwick before coaching football there. He said that it was a much smaller school but had a very sup-portive atmosphere. However, it is a big change for him going from a small Division IV program to one of the biggest Division II programs in the state. “One of the advantages of having a bigger program is that here, I can work with the offensive unit and defensive unit every day, whereas, at Bishop Fenwick most guys were on offense and defense,” said Cran-ford. Since being at Loveland, Cranford

has put in place a new offense, the Wing T. He said that a large part of this system is based on misdirection and deception. Last year, the team

ran a Power I which emphasizes a middle of the field run game. With all of the changes, Cranford was very impressed with how quickly

the team came together and the suc-cess that it’s had thus far. The players have been very im-pressed with their new coach as well. While walking through the halls, checking Twitter, or when talking to any of the football play-ers, one can expect to be greeted with a chorus of “Turn down for what” or “Cranford knows.” These have become the mottos of the foot-ball team and the latter is a testa-ment to the faith they have in their new coach. “He runs a more up-tempo prac-tice but is calm and easy to talk to,” said Gunner Gambill (12). “He always puts his players first,” said senior captain Charlie Lawler. “He’s more analytical than Mar-latt,” said Max Mather (12) “and places more attention on individual players.” Overall, Cranford says that the move to Loveland has been “a phe-nomenal experience; Loveland is an incredibly supportive community.”

look ahead.” However, one change from previous years she plans to implement is to keep Meet the Team “short and sweet.” “I want it to be more like a pep rally atmosphere, introduce the teams, and move on. It’s all about the kids.” Mrs. Renner can’t wait for a great year and would like to thank everyone for all the support and the warm welcome she has received.

By Anne LehmannSports Editor

By Kayla HerrmannEditor-in-chief

By Rachel GriswoldNews Editor

The girls’ cross country team has been sweeping the competition this season. They recently finished 1st in

the Loveland In-vitational, Bethel Tate Invitational, and the Troy In-vitational. Led by senior Macken-zie Johnson, the team has placed first in three invi-tationals. Johnson fin-ished 1st in both the Loveland In-vitational and the Bethel Tate Invi-tational. She said, “The Loveland

Invitational was my favorite meet

this season. I had my photo taken and was recognized by Loveland Magazine. It was great to be sur-rounded by the Loveland commu-nity who came out to support us.” Mackenzie was also success-ful at the Bethel Tate Invitational where she beat the course record with a time of 19:12 and her previ-ous personal record by 15 seconds. Johnson placed 1st overall and seven of the Loveland ladies placed in the top 20. Contributors included Ash-ley Mays (10), Kayla Hartzler (9), and Lena Koenig (11). Mays had a time of 20:05 and Koenig had a time of 20:42. The girls prepare for races with practices Monday through Friday. Monday and Wednesday practic-

es focus on speed building, while Tuesday and Thursday practices consist of a long run followed by lifting. The team meets for a pasta dinner on Fridays to carb load prior to races. Johnson said, “Pasta din-ners are great team bonding op-portunities. They have brought us closer as a team.” Coach Scherman hopes to qual-ify as a team for regionals and as many runners as possible for state. She said she is most proud of “team unity and the recognition the team has earned from the school. Some challenges this season have been injuries, but we’re still focused on reaching our season goals.”

Although Jeff Zidron moved to Indian Hill, the Tigers welcomed Juliann Renner to the jungle. The school has gained a new face in ath-letics that is “excited to be a part of Loveland and its community,” and possess a great passion for her job and the school. Mrs. Renner may be new to the athletic director’s job, but she is a familiar face. Previously she worked in the special education department (‘97-‘01), was an as-

Photo courtesy of Loveland Magazine.com

Coach Cranford speaks to team during a break in action.

Mrs. Scherman (aka K-Scherms) talks to team during practice.

Sports 5FRIDAY, October 4 2013 Page Editor: Meg Policastro

By Meg PolicastroStaff Writer

If anyone has been to any girls’ varsity soccer games this season, you may have seen number 20 putting in work for the Lady Tigers. No, number 20 isn’t a senior, nor a junior, but a freshman. Claire Beran (9) has been one of the many new additions to the team. Claire has been playing soccer for as long as she can remember and it is her one true passion. Claire often starts for the var-sity team as a forward where she gets the chance to do what she does best: score. Only halfway through the season, Claire has six goals and four assists, which places her at number 8 on the Eastern Cincinnati Conference offensive leader board. Not only is she ranked as one of the best offen-sive players in the ECC, but she is also the

only freshman in the top 10. One may think being on varsity as a freshman would be intimidating, but Claire believes she has made an easy transition onto the team. She plays for Warren Coun-ty Soccer Club during the offseason along-side other freshmen such as Rachel Ernst, Lynn Broermann, and Bailey George. She said playing for the Elite team has helped her stay on her game and alleviate some of the difficulty of playing varsity. Another thing that made for an easy move onto varsity was the team. “The oth-er girls on the team are really great,” she said. Claire looks up to senior Sydney Dud-ley (12) to help her become a better player. Senior Darby Moloney said, “She’s nice

and she has a wonderful smile, but her one downfall is that she has cooties.” (Just kidding). Claire’s goal for the season is to win the ECC t o u r n a m e n t . With a 10-2-0 record and a 3-1-0 record in the conference, the Lady Tigers are on the hunt for the ECC title.

Bend it like Beran

Colin Joseph kills it on the course

Staff Writer

Loveland football running backs Nate Slagel (11) and Luke Waddell (9) led the team to four victories against Lebanon, Vandalia Butler, Oak Hills, Glen Este, and Kings. Nate has rushed for 926 yards, av-eraging 14.5 yards per carry. He has scored thirteen touchdowns in the first five games. “I manage to get so many yards by everyone doing their job and going 100% every single play,” Nate said. He leads the state of Ohio in rushing and

has been nominated player of the week by multiple Ohio websites. He won player of the week for the National Guard last week for his performance against Lebanon. He played defensive line as a sophomore on varsity and made the transition to a run-ning back this year. “My hopes for football this year are to make a deep playoff run and for me per-sonally to do whatever I can to help my team get there,” Nate said. Along with Nate in the backfield is the only freshman to start on varsity, Luke Waddell. He has 500 yards rushing and is averaging 9.8 yards a carry. He has eight-

The dynamic duo rushes toward victory By Bronson Lakes

Staff Writer

Moving schools can be tough, but land-ing the number one spot on the boys’ golf team may have made Colin Joseph’s (12) move a whole lot easier. Colin is sure to bring a lot of potential and experience to the boy’s golf team after winning the state championship at his old school in Kalamazoo, Michigan this past spring. Currently he is averaging a 37 on nine holes. “I have been playing really as long as I could.” Colin said. He also said his adjustment from Hack-ett Catholic Central High School to Love-land High school has been a smooth tran-sition, stating “It’s a good group of guys; we really gel well together.” Loveland is different from his old school in Michigan though. “We wore uniforms and it was a

touchdowns in his first five games. “It feels good. Lots of freshmen don’t even get to play JV so it makes me feel good. The down side is I feel like there’s a lot of pressure on me because if I let up there are a lot of older people who could go in,” Luke said. Luke played running back his whole life all the way from youth football days. He scored in all of the scrimmages the school played in before the regular season started. He was up for tri-state player of the week for his performance against Oak Hills. “My favorite thing is all my friends I have on the team and the down time we have. We can mess and joke around and that’s re-ally fun,” Luke said. The two running backs are a dynamic duo in the backfield, as they’ve stood out to the crowd under the Friday night lights.

After his retirement from the Octagon, Loveland native Matt Hamill will make his return against Thiago Silva on Oct. 9 in Brazil at 7 p.m. EST. Silva will stand to be one of Hamill’s toughest opponents to date. The Jiu-Jitsu black belt has 15 wins, three losses and two no contests. He finishes fights quickly, as none of his victories have ever gone past the second round, and he will also have the advantage of fighting in his home country. Two of Silva’s losses were by decision, so for Hamill to win, his best bet is to try to take the fight to a decision. This is very possible for the LHS gradu-ate. He is a quality wrestler (he won a NCAA Div. III wrestling champion) and has a solid boxing game. Hamill’s last stoppage victory came in 2009 against Mark Munoz, and he is prone to fighters with heavy hands. Proof of this was found in his fights against Jon Jones, Alexander Gustaffsson, and Rich

Franklin. If Hamill plays a very defensive game, and uses his wrestling background to control Silva on the ground, he has a very good chance at a victory. Hamill needs to control the pace of the fight, and not enter a slugfest with Silva. If Hamill wins, it will probably not be an exciting fight. Silva is coming in with a less than stellar reputation in the UFC. Two of his last five fights were overturned because of failed drug tests, and he is known for showboat-ing over knocked out opponents. All of Sil-va’s losses have come against top tier op-ponents. Like Hamill, Silva has struggled against light heavyweights ranked inside the top five. Silva has an advantageous position in this match-up though-- his last fight was a first round knockout vic-tory over Rafael Cavalcante in June, while Hamill’s last victory was over a year ago against an opponent of a much lower cali-ber. The fight will air on Fox Sports 1.

A look inside Matt Hamill’s matchup

much smaller school” he said. Colin also mentions meeting new friends and team-mates such as Reid Waddell (12) and Bri-an McElveen (12). When asked about their teammate Colin, the other boy golfers had nothing but kind words for him. “He is a really, really good golfer” said Jack Garry (11). Brian Bullock (12) even admitted “He out drives me every time.” Colin said his lowest score was a 32. His favorite club is a putter and his favorite pro golfer is Rory McIlroy. Last year the Tigers came in first overall for the ECC, and this year, the boys’ golf team is number one in the Eastern Cincin-nati Conference at the time of this writing. They are also number one in division one golf. With rankings like these, and Colin on their side, experts predict they will finish the season well.

Photo by Michael VioxNate Slagel (11) celebrates another touch-down.

Luke Waddell (9) escapes multiple tackles to gain more yards against Vandalia Butler.Photo courtesy of Loveland Magazine.com

By Rachel Froberg

Claire Beran (9) gets in perfect position to score another goal.Photo by Meg Policastro

By Ricky MulveyEditor -in-chief

News6FRIDAY, October 4, 2013 Page Editor: Halle Russo

By Willie LutzStaff Writer

Many prominent alumni members have contributed not only to the school and community, but also to the world as well. Some important alumni members in-clude Matt Hamill, Brad Henderson, Erik Conover, and Ann Donahue. Matt “The Hammer” Hamill was born with a hearing impairment and had to deal with many challenges. He was the first wrestler to place as a state qualifier and to come close to a state championship in both his junior and senior year. After graduating in 1995, he transferred from Purdue University to Rochester Institute of Technology, where he won three Divi-sion III National Championships. “The Hammer” is expected to fight Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu on Oct. 9 at 7pm. The fight will be televised on Fox Sports 1. Hamill’s record in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is 12-4. Brad Henderson graduated in 1997. He played basketball at the University of Chi-cago, and has managed to earn the Walter Byers Award in recognition of being the nation’s top male scholar athlete. Brad was named a Rhodes Scholar and received his master’s degree at Oxford University.

He is currently a partner and manag-ing director with the Boston Consulting Group. Along with this achievement, he is also the Board President for Accion U.S. Network, which is a leading micro-lender to minority and low-income small busi-ness owners. Erik Conover graduated in 1983. Hav-ing fourteen years of experience in the army under his belt, he is a high credential staff sergeant. Erik was in the Ohio Guard for eight years before entering the 415th Civil Affairs Battalion. After five years, he was deployed to Iraq and is currently be-ing transferred to Kosovo and Serbia. Ann Donahue graduated in 1973. She is the Executive Producer of the TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Ann produced the CSI: Miami TV series along with the Picket Fences TV series. In the past, she was a part of the creation of 21 Jump Street. Ms. Donahue has received several Emmy Awards and was named Television Producer of the Year in 2000. Alumni members are doing many different things in the world to represent Loveland High School.

The staff has changed drastically in the past two years, including a switch in the principal and vice principal positions. In addition, many new teachers have been added to the faculty. This is Mr. Baugh’s first full year although he has been teaching for four years overall. He teaches Reading Study Skills, as a replacement Mrs. Viox, who is currently teaching Business Computer Applications and College Study Skills. He taught at Marymount Junior High but did his student teaching at Loveland High School with Mr. Jones. He was also a long term substitute for Mr. Ferone in 2010. Ms. Strauss is not a brand new face

but it is her first full year here. She stu-dent taught with Mrs. Powers three years ago after attending Miami University. She taught the last two years at Lockland City Schools and is now teaching Algebra 1, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Mrs. Smith is in the student support area, spends half of her day here and half at the Loveland Middle School. She previously taught at the Special Center for Learning. Mrs. Overbeeke, also known as “Mrs. O,” is the new Journalism and Honors English 12 teacher. She earned her B.S. at Ball State and her M. Ed at Indiana Wes-lyan University. She majored in Journal-ism as an undergrad. After college, Mrs. O taught in several schools around the

country but most recently at Ashley Ridge High School in South Carolina. Mr. Wanstrath went to St. Xavier High School. He went to college at Ohio University. He earned his his Bachelors Degree in Education in 2010 and his Masters in 2012. He serves as the Head Defensive Coordinator and teaches Col-lege Study Skills. In high school he played football, baseball, and rugby, and in college worked as a grad assistant for OU’s football team serving as a strength and quality control coach. Mr. Wanstrath said his favorite part about Loveland is “The community – I’m blown away at the willingness to help out others and the pride we have for this community.”

As many students already know, we have a new superintendent, which also comes with a huge step in technology. During the summer, the new superintendent, Mr. Hilliker, sent out a letter to all parents and students in the high school recommending that students have their own electronic de-vice. Mr. Hilliker was happy to discuss the use of technology with The Roar. Q: As the former principal of Love-land Intermediate School, what is the biggest change in technology you’ve seen in the entire Loveland School District? A: The biggest change in technology I have seen is the increase in personal devices and access to information. Over the past ten years there has been a surge in the use of personal devices. Along with the increase in devices is the access to information. We have wireless access throughout our schools that allow students

and teachers to get information from on-line sources, manage classroom activities, and communicate with each other. Q: Over the past few years, our school has hopped from Edline to Prog-ress Book and now Blackboard. What was the decision behind the change to Black-board? A: Each year we review the resources the district has for technology. Our goal was to have a site that could manage multiple functions at a responsible cost. After looking at different management platforms, Blackboard offered the most for students, teachers, and parents. We have the ability to create a central location for class materials, student progress, and communication with Blackboard. Q: A lot of students have noticed a movement in the district to make technol-ogy a critical point at all grade levels. Do you have an idea of what the next step will

be? A: As a district we will be develop-ing a comprehensive plan for technology. Our goal will be to use technology in a way that supports our mission: To help students learn and grow. Technology changes rapidly, but we must stay focused on effective practices that lead to student learning. Q: There was a project attempt to bring the tablet “NOOK” into our school system that started with the class of 2017. What kind of stance did you take on that particular project? What is the status of that project now? A: The goal of the “NOOK” project was to have all students have access to technology at school. We currently have changed our focus to “Bring Your Own Device” plan. What we learned is that the majority of our students had devices that they like to use on a regular basis. Cur-

rently the NOOKs are still used by some students who need a device. Q: My peers and I can tell that this year, you’re taking huge steps in order to put technology into our schools. In the next 5-10 years or so, what is your goal for the school? A: I believe we will see an easier way to manage classroom work and interaction through technology. Many schools are creating innovative learning areas in their schools. It would be wonderful to develop a similar idea here at Loveland. Q: If there is one thing you want to share with the students, what would you want to say to them? A: It is important to remember that with technology comes responsibility. It should be used to help you learn, enjoy, and communicate with each other in posi-tive ways.

Mr. Cranford came to Loveland to teach Lifetime Sports and is our football team’s head coach. He attended Bishop Fenwick High School, went to Otterbein University and received his M.A. at Xavi-er. Before coming to Loveland, Cranford taught Physical Education and coached the football team at Bishop Fenwick for 15 years. After that he was the Athletic Director for Columbus Park and Recre-ation and coached at St. Francis DeSales for a year. Cranford’s favorite part about Loveland is, “The incredible amount of student Tiger Pride and the amount of sup-port they have given each other. It’s like a close family.”

LHS Alumni make their marks

New year brings six new teachers

By Drew PaschalStaff Writer

By Michael VioxStaff Writer

Hilliker embraces electronics in education

1995 graduate Matt “The Hammer” Hamill prepares for a fight.

Photo courtesy of Wiki Images

students and teachers to make the learning atmosphere grow.”What advice would you give high school students?“There are lots of things in the world to experience; go out and try something new.” If you could make any change to the school what would it be?“I would put a bronze sculpture of a tiger at the Rich Road side of the school. And yes, that answer is totally legit.”If you won $1 billion dollars what is the first thing you would buy?“Detroit.” Where do you see yourself in 10 years?“Still working with students and teachers.” If you could be anyone else in the world who would you be and why?“Stan Lee since he’s in every cool summer blockbuster movie.”What is your biggest fear?“Spider bites”“Not living a life worth living.”What is something you’ve always

wanted to try?“Skydiving.”

What is on your dream sandwich?“Roast beef, Swiss cheese or smoked gou-da, a variety of veggies (especially spin-ach), and really good bread!” Finish this sentence: “Back in my day…”“I used to rock my Adidas while listening to Run D.M.C on vinyl.”Is it a crime to wear socks and sandals?“Personally, I’m good with that, preferably black socks and sandals, Bermuda shorts and cardigans.”Do you have any “secret talents?”“No, I’m always bragging on my own tal-ents…”

News 7FRIDAY, October 4, 2013 Page Editor: Rachel Froberg

News Editor

University of Tennessee Regular decision- August 7th

The Ohio State University

College

Regular decision- February 1st

Regular Decision- February 1st

University of Cincinnati Regular Decision- March 1stEarly Decision- December 1st

Ohio University

Miami University Regular decision- January 1stEarly Action- February 1st

Kent State University Regular Decision- May 1st (or within 6 weeks if notified after May 1st)

Ohio Northern University Regular decision- August 1st

University of Kentucky Regular decision- February 15th

Deadline(s)

Important registra-tion deadlines for area collegesBy Emily Dougherty

Staff Writer

You might have noticed a new face walking the halls. The duo that was Mr. Kloesz and Ms. Connaughton is now a trio with the addition of the new assistant prin-cipal, Mr. Wickline. The Roar was given the opportunity to sit down with Love-land’s latest personality and ask him some questions.What was your college major? “My undergraduate was in fine arts, spe-cifically sculpture.”What unique qualities are you going to bring to the school?“I like to contribute to the learning envi-ronment by having conversations with

15 Questions: Mr. WicklineBy Rachel Griswold

Photo by Rachel Griswold

Ashley Wheeler (12) poses with her 1993 blue and white Mazda MX3. Photo by Megan Day

Clunker of the month

Mr. Wickline poses with his favorite statue.

98Friday, October 4, 2013 Page Editor: Sarah Goldenberg

By Kayla HerrmannEditor-in-Chief

Fall Festivities

Tree leaves darken, chilly weather sets in, and the boots and sweaters are dusted off from the shelves. ‘Tis the fall season and the time to embrace all the things that come along with it. Noth-ing says fall like football games, Halloween, shopping for cozy fashion trends, and sippin’ a warm Starbucks latte. But the cost of all the things we love can break the bank. Take a look at the latest DIY (Do it yourself) ideas for your fall favorites: Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte:(Makes one serving)1 tablespoon canned pumpkin puree1 tablespoon sugar½ cup skim milk½ cup strong coffee½ tsp. vanilla¼ tsp. cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice Heat milk on a stove or in the microwave, and then blend in the rest of the ingredients until fully mixed and foamy.

DIY your favorites of fall

Much like playing competitive basketball against five-year olds, you are too old to trick or treat once you stop being an actual kid (not a kid at heart.) The time comes when you need to hang up the costume, and embrace the new found glory of being older. Here are some signs, in case you are wondering if you are too old to trick-or-treat, in a Jeff Foxworthy style delivery. Please read this in your head with the appropriate voice. If you are old enough to be tried as an adult on felony

charges in some states: You might be too old to trick-or-treat. If you are old enough to legally get married; you might be too old to trick-or-treat. If you considered shaving before you went out to ask strangers for candy; you might be too old to trick-or-treat. If you drove yourself to the neighborhood where you planned on celebrating Halloween; you might be too old to trick-or-treat. Being too old to trick-or-treat is great though. You don’t need to go knock on peoples’ doors to get a fun-size Crunch bar. You can just drive to Walgreens, buy a couple king size Butterfingers and call it a day. It’s so much better, and so much less work. Plus, you can then hand out candy which is great fun, and it’s always fun to see what everyone dresses up as. The kids that have cool costumes can get armfuls of candy, and the teenagers who are too old can be handed a single, small Tootsie Roll. It’s like playing God, but with candy.

There comes a point when high school stu-dents begin to ask themselves; “Should I go trick-or-treating this year, or am I too old?” The short answer is no, no you are not. Many teenagers still go trick-or-treating. Many people in high school still enjoy it, and why wouldn’t they? You get to dress up in crazy costumes and get free candy, plus-it’s fun. The fun shouldn’t have to end with age. Consider this; they make Halloween costumes for adults. This means adults either trick-or-

treating with their kids or with friends or going to Halloween parties should be acceptable. It really

shouldn’t matter how old you are; Halloween is for everyone to enjoy as they please. Some people think it’s stupid, silly, and immature for older kids and adults to trick-or-treat. Well it isn’t. Don’t hide inside and pass out candy; that’s just bor-ing. Face it, trick-or-treating is fun for all ages; teen-agers and toddlers alike. It’s hard to think of why little kids should be the only ones to enjoy it. It is a popular belief that teenagers can come across as intimidating to elderly people and moms, yes it is understandable, but kids shouldn’t be denied candy due to height and appearance. Just because someone might look it, doesn’t mean they are not nice people. However, it’s understand-able why adults get annoyed when teenagers show up just looking for free candy not wearing a costume. However, there are so many who still love Halloween and put a lot of effort into dressing up. Age shouldn’t matter; if someone has a good costume, a good attitude, and are having fun, let them celebrate. There is no harm in sparing candy for a few extra kids, if there’s candy for the 5-year-old fairy princess, there’s candy for the 15-year-old ninja.

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Ricky MulveyEmily Dougherty

CONTRAIs trick-or-treating in or out for high schoolers?

Top 5 horror movies you need to see this Halloween

When you’re younger, Halloween is a time for pretending to be someone you’re not. You put on the wig, paint on the makeup, and ran-sack every house for every piece of candy you can get. But once you grow up, what are you supposed to do on All Hallows’ Eve? Watch horror movies of course! Here are the top five movies you have to check out this October. 5) The Conjuring This paranormal scare focuses mainly on reality instead of special effects to deliver thrills that will leave you quaking in your boots even after the movie ends. With the per-fect family and an old farmhouse as its frame-work, the movie gives an eerily believable feeling to an unlikely situation. So sit back, relax, and feel the chills.4) Evil Dead Um, could I have some more blood, I mean, butter on that popcorn? This gore-fest of a movie will have you and your friends screaming and crawling for cover until the very last scene. With a movie about friends who go to a remote cabin in the woods, find a book of the dead, and unleash an unthinkable evil upon themselves, what on earth could go wrong? Get the cameras out and capture your friend’s reactions to every saw, cut, slit, bang, scream, and squish. 3) The Cabin in the Woods Yeah, yeah, yeah, we all know the sto-ry; five college kids, one cabin, a psychotic killer, and a whole hour and a half of nothing but blonde girls screaming and jocks flexing their muscles. Well, you’re wrong. This hor-ror movie takes everything you know (and everything you don’t) to a completely new level. Don’t expect a lot of blood, screaming, or even monsters popping up out of nowhere.

By Kevin O’HaraStaff Writer Instead, expect the unexpected, prepare for

the unknown, and, above all, good luck dis-covering the secret beneath the cabin. 2) The Strangers Knock, Knock! Who’s there? The Strang-

ers, that’s who. This horror movie hits closer to home than any other movie on this list. With the home-invasion genre becoming something of a normalcy in scary movies, The Strangers takes the cake on terrifying viewers

with its realistic sto-ryline, creepy masks, shocking twists, and unsettling ending. So, before you put the disk in, I have one last question for you; did you remember to lock your doors?1) Sinister Can you say “disturbing?” This number one horror flick is one you can-not afford to miss this Halloween sea-son. For anyone who loves looking back on their childhood with a smile, beware, because the boogey-man is about to make a grand reappear-ance. With a bad guy to trump the rest and a twist that will make your skin crawl, pre-pare for an unrelent-ing thriller that will make you believe family can be killer. Pun intended.

Sinister is a must-see this fall. photo courtesy of IMP Awards

Where is the best place to get a sweet treat around here? Cocoa Bites and Loveland Sweets are two of the best options, located just a short stroll away from each other in downtown Loveland. Loveland Sweets has been an established destination in Loveland for several years; it can be noticed from its sweet exterior and window displays continuing into the

shop. The window display changes occasionally, some-times featuring candy dot dresses or an ice cream cone castle. Cocoa Bites, on the other hand, is a new destina-tion. Located just one block from Loveland Sweets, the new “dessert café” is easily recognizable by its distinctive pink and black exterior. The interior is a bit small, but it gives the shop a cozy feeling. Loveland Sweets sells a variety of treats, from gummy bears to hand-dipped buckeyes to ice cream. The

rainbow of sweets provides to the cheery atmosphere as well. While Cocoa Bites does not sell candy, they do specialize in small baked goods such as cupcakes and cookies. They also sell ice cream sandwiches and are working on developing a full menu of sandwiches and other foods. Loveland Sweets can be a bit pricey; the cost for a milkshake is $5.25 and a pound of candy reaches $20. Cocoa Bites is less expensive than Loveland Sweets; the

most expensive treat is the Frozen Hot Chocolate at $4.25. Loveland Sweets is open every day of the week from 11a.m. to 9 p.m., while Cocoa Bites is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12p.m. to 8 p.m. So which shop offers the best sweets? The winner is Cocoa Bites, narrowly beating out Loveland Sweets with a score of 16 to 15.

By Sarah GoldenbergStaff Writer

Loveland Sweets Categories Cocoa BitesVarietyPrice

AtmosphereConvenience

Face-off: Cocoa Bites vs. Loveland Sweets

13 Nights of Halloween ABC Family never seems to disappoint when it comes to holiday movie specials, and 13 Nights of Halloween is no exception. Clear your schedules and make sure you don’t miss out on these ghoulish classics.

The Addams Family7 p.m.

Practical Magic9 p.m.

Hocus Pocus8 and 10 p.m.

Monster House7 p.m.

Scooby-Doo7 p.m.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice7:30 p.m.

Pretty Little Liars Halloween Special

8 p.m.

Beetlejuice9 p.m.

Addams Family Values9 p.m.

Hocus Pocus7 and 9 p.m.

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before

Christmas6:30 p.m.

The Mummy8:30 p.m.

Matilda9 p.m.

DIY Scarves:Knit infinity scarf:Take an old sweater and use scissors to cut horizontally from armpit line to armpit line (the sleeves and neck hole are both removed in one piece and leave you with the square bottom half).Attach gorilla tape around the top of the sweater.Fold the sweater over the edges of the tape to create the hem.Roll sweater until it creates a circle and you have a warm, cozy infinity scarf.Ombre Scarf Makeover:Take a thin, plain fabric scarf and fold it accordion-style.Iron the fabric and press tightly to make the crease firm.Pick a dye color of your choice, mix it according to the instruc-tions on the package, and pour into a plastic bin.Fill another plastic bin with cold water.Mix the dye fixative according to its instructions on the pack-age and pour it into a third bin.Dip the folded edge of the fabric into the bin of dye, then into the cold water bin, and finally into the bin of dye fixative.Clip the scarf (while still folded) with clothespins and let it hang to dry. Pumpkin spice lattes are a tasty and trendy treat.

Photo courtesy of morguefile.com

Entertainment10FRIDAY, October 4. 2013 Page Editor: Kayla Bullock

By Megan DayStaff Writer

By Erin RichmondEntertainment Editor

“Clayton is someone you can trust to do whatever you ask him to,” said Mrs. Bon-nell, attendance clerk. Perhaps his trust-worthiness is why Clayton Walker (11) can be found doing multiple tasks around the building. Clayton runs sound checks for pep ral-lies, school plays, and events at the turf and in the gym. Whenever an outside group rents out the school, he sets up the speakers and runs sound checks for the event. “Clayton is our advanced technology support person. Many adults in this build-ing rely heavily on him,” said Mrs. Con-naughton, assistant principal. “Whenever we have a guest speaker or a class meeting, he sets up the microphone and the speak-ers,” she said. Providing support for performance groups, he is in charge of the sound and

Welcome to the Jungle: Tigers in the parking lot

lighting in the auditorium for plays and concerts. “I also travel with the show choir, By Request, in the spring to help it with sound,” said Clayton. Clayton’s knowledge of technology provides the school with one more expert to solve problems. “He is a good person as far as setting up our sound system, but recently he’s been helping me with the NOOKs,” said Mrs. Nye, librarian. With the distribution of NOOKs to the freshman class, Clayton was a vital asset in complet-ing the programming. By performing all of these tasks for the school, Clayton is earning a credit flex, which is similar to an elective, according to Mrs. Connaughton. “Other students can do credit flex. Right now Clayton is currently training a couple of students to take over after he graduates,” she said. Clayton is also a second-year member of the yearbook staff. This year is his first year as sports editor.

“I’ve never met someone who embodies himself in what he does as much as Clay-

A day in the life of junior Clayton Walker

At 2:25, the parking lot becomes a chaotic jungle of tigers rushing to get home, to work, or to afterschool activities. Too often, students drive through the park-ing lot with little regard for other drivers around them. In order to maintain a safe, organized parking lot, students should be courteous to other drivers and aware of their surroundings. Follow these guide-lines for a safe and less frustrating lot: Let every other car through. Most students would consider this the most important rule to follow in the parking lot. There’s nothing worse than patiently wait-ing your turn in line and being cut off by another driver who simply didn’t feel like letting you through. Don’t text and drive. You may not be driving at high speeds, but with students wandering through the parking lot, it is important to keep your eyes on the road. Drive 10-15 MPH. There’s nothing worse than being late for school and driving

Poor parking in the Loveland Tigers’ parking lot.

Clayton Walker (11) works with his sound board.

behind someone going roughly 3 MPH in the parking lot. On the other hand, please do not speed. It’s dangerous for students who are driving or walking. Leave an appropriate amount of space between cars. Even with the major traffic jams in the parking lot after school, it is not polite to drive right on someone’s bumper. You never know when a driver in front of you is going to slam on his or her brakes. If you don’t leave enough space, you may cause a collision. Drive on the right side of the parking lot. The same rules apply in the school parking lot that apply on the road. Follow those to avoid collisions. Don’t crowd around cars. It can be a challenge to back out of a car space when there is a group of people crowded around a car nearby. Please don’t stand in groups where people are trying to drive. Watch where you’re walking. Parking lot rules don’t only apply to people who are driving. Be aware of your surround-ing and avoid stepping in front of moving cars.

“Everyone wants to get out of the parking lot at the end of the day. If all students followed a few simple rules, the parking lot would be much easier to get

out of,” said Olivia Cade (12). Morgan Mansfield (12) agreed, “Just be courteous and drive the way you would want others to drive.”

ton Walker,” said Mrs. Connaughton.

Photo by Megan Day

Photo by Kayla Herrmann

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It was quite a rare scene to see @RicksSoSlick, your editor in chief, editing his own work in one of my classes. Fascinating – @Robbin_Hood24 (Marty Robbins)

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Tweets of the month

Entertainment 11FRIDAY, October 4, 2013 Page Editor: Darby Moloney

SELFIE of the month

Ms. Connaughton snaps a selfie at the powder puff game.Photo courtesy of Ms. Connaughton

S c h o o l Spirit From day one, stu-dents have not slacked with Ti-ger spirit. From

Homecoming dress up days to chants and painting up at football games, stu-dents have represented the true spirit of Loveland. Hump Day The expression is used to represent the middle of the week and the climb-ing of the proverbial hill to get through a tough week. It has become a common saying when Wednesday rolls around. Be sure to join in on the fun and scream “Hump Dayyyyyyyy.” Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte This fall-flavored latte has become a hit, especially with high school girls. So as you’re walking around town and see a cup from Starbucks, there is a 99% chance that it is a Pumpkin Spice Latte.

The Building Variation

Many people in the school have started to dress for a blizzard due to the school’s Antarctic temperature

in some rooms, just ask Kayla Herrmann (12). With the terribly hot temperature out-side, it is a bit of a relief, but it is very hard to dress for the cold and warmth at the same time. On the other hand, the 3rd floor has proven to be a ‘hot spot’ for high tempera-ture, contributing to the students temperature woes. The Hallways Students may have noticed that it takes especially long to get to class. Between the overwhelmingly large number of freshman and the people who have decided to refuse to follow the common practice of walking on the right, the halls have become a place of terror. The Parking Lot The parking lot has been a madhouse since the first day of school. With people backing out, cars flying across the lot, and parents deciding to park their car in the mid-dle of the lane, the parking lot has proven to be a disaster. People are not being courteous or following the parking/driving rules.

Club: Description:Active MindsTeacher: Mrs. Roush

Empowers students to change the perception about mental health.

African OutreachTeacher: Mrs. Sambuchino

Raises awareness of the plight of children in Uganda.

Art Club Teachers: Mrs. Burns & Mrs. Grant

Meets once a week to plan, discuss, critique, and work on individual artwork.

Astronomy ClubTeacher: Mr. Wagner

Meets once a week to study all aspects of the universe.

BBC ClubTeacher: Mrs. Hudson

Meets with people of similar interests to discuss the pro-grams on the BBC.

Book ClubTeacher: Mrs. Bosse

Students select a novel to read and discuss on a monthly basis.

Fellowship of Christian Ath-letesTeacher: Mr. Vanatsky

Meets every Friday morning from 7 to 7:25 a.m. for donuts, devotion, and prayer.

GSATeacher: Mrs. Roush

Works to improve school climate for all students, regard-less of sexual orientation.

International ClubTeacher: Mrs. Koch

Promotes international un-derstanding and friendship through educational and cul-tural activities.

International Thespian SocietyTeacher: Mr. Jones

Unites students interested in theater and allows them to be-come involved beyond Drama Club.

LHS INTERalliance Teacher: Mr. Marchal

Connects students interested in information technology to INTERalliance of greater Cin-cinnati.

Magnified GivingTeachers: Mrs. Viox & Mrs. Wexler

Educates, inspires, and engages students in philanthropy.

Math TeamTeacher: Mrs. Byrkett

Provides opportunities to par-ticipate in three annual compe-titions.

Partner’s ClubTeacher: Mrs. Swaine

Promotes friendships, inclu-sion, fun, and socialization opportunities between students with regular education and students with special needs.

Photography ClubTeacher: Mr. Barrett

Furthers students’ experience in the visual art of photogra-phy.

Robotics TeamTeacher: Mr. Marchal

Competes in the First Tech Challenge robotics competi-tion.

SADDTeacher: Mr. Adams

Promotes alcohol and drug free messages around key events throughout the year.

Science Olympiad TeamAdvisor: Mrs. Culbertson

Consists of 15 selected stu-dents who compete in 23 different events in all areas of science.

Students Experiencing a Loss (SEALS)Teachers: Mr. Mitchell & Mrs. Roush

Students support one another through the experience of grief.

Tigers In ServiceTeachers: Mr. Ernst & Mrs. Wexler

Promotes community service opportunities

Clubs in the school to consider

Entertainment 13FRIDAY, October 4, 2013 Page Editor: Willie Lutz

By Darby MoloneyStaff Writer

Where’s Kruzel?Can you find Danny Kruzel (12) among the horde of football players?

Freshmen ImpressionsAs the biggest class to come through these doors, the newbies of LHS have a lot to say about their initial impressions of their new learning environment, and have a unique perspective. Q: How do you feel about having 90 minute classes? “They’re long, but it gives the stu-dents more time, and you don’t feel as rushed,” said Danielle Kenyon. Rachel Ernst said, “I hate them; they are hard to get used to, but it is nice only having four or five classes a day.” “I like 90 minute classes better be-cause they make the day go by faster,” said Rachel Crum. Q: What did you expect high school to be like? Claire Beran said, “I was expecting it to be exactly like High School Musical.” Kara Joseph said, “I thought I wouldn’t have any friends, and that I wouldn’t have anyone to sit with at lunch because I’m new, but it was the complete opposite.”

“I expected the seniors to be a lot more intimidating, or mean, but they were really welcoming and friendly,” Danielle said. Q: What were your thoughts on Homecoming Week and the dance? “I thought that the freshman class needed to participate more in the dress up days,” said Kara. Rachel Ernst said, “The dance was so much fun and the D.J. was great. Male cheerleading was one of my favorite events from Homecoming Week, but the Homecoming Parade was definitely the best, especially when Darby Moloney (12) read me Laffy Taffy jokes.” Q: What are some of the differences from middle school?Danielle said, “Having classes with dif-ferent grades is one of the biggest differ-ences for me.” “There’s a lot more people, and we have classes with students in different grades,” Rachel Crum agreed. Rachel Ernst said, “There’s a lot more homework and people.

Concert Review of the MonthBy Meg Policastro

Staff Writer

They love getting their crowd involved in any way possible. During “I Can Lift A Car”, they ask everyone to lift their hands above their heads and pump them up and down.. You can re-ally tell they have a great love for their music and fans. Public, a band from local high school, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, opened up for Walk the Moon at the bash playing songs from their EP, Red, which was released last year. Public has had many local concerts of their own, opened up for another Cincinnati based band, Bad Veins, and even played at Cincinnati’s own music festival, Bunbury, this sum-mer. At the concert, Public covered something a little out of their comfort zone, “Toxic” by Britney Spears, which generated positive feedback from the crowd. If you like bands such as Young The Giant and Walk The Moon, you should look these guys up before they become too big.

Two locally based bands, Walk The Moon and Public, had the honor of playing at University of Cincinnati’s Red and Black Bash, September 6th. Every year since 2002, UC has been holding a free fall concert for all UC students and the public. In years past, UC included bands like Guster, Mat Kearney, Blessid Union of Souls, and Sugar Ray. Walk The Moon, who released their first full-length album during the summer of 2012, has earned their claim to fame, with their hit song “Anna Sun”. Most of this summer, they stayed at home, here in Cincinnati, working on their next album. At the bash, they debuted a few new songs, such as “Down In The Dumps” and “Come Under The Covers”. Walk The Moon sounds similar to the 80’s synth band, Talking Heads, and even covered its song ‘This Must Be The Place’ at the show. The amount of energy Walk The Moon brings to a show is amazing.

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By Mackenzie JohnsonStaff Writer

Yoga pose of the month: Make like a tree

Brand new to The Roar, this reoccurring feature will highlight one yoga pose every issue. According to the Mayo Founda-tion for Medical Education and Research, “Yoga can help build strength, lower blood pressure and improve heart function.” In addition to physical benefits, yoga “helps a person manage stress, which has been known to have devastating effects on the body and mind” (American Osteopathic Association). Because of this, yoga is an especially important exercise for students. This month’s pose, Tree pose, is a stand-

ing balance posture which can be made accessible for all people. The full posture is done by standing on one foot and bring-ing the opposite foot to the inside of the thigh. Both hands are pressed together at the chest. This pose has many variations to suit people of all levels. One modification in-cludes lowering the leg from the thigh to the calf, or to the ground. The pose can also be intensified by closing one’s eyes or rais-ing the arms above the head. Benefits of this balance pose include the strengthening of calf and thigh muscles as well as ankles. Also, it stretches the inner thigh, groin, and upper back.

Top iTunes finds:

By Michael VioxStaff Writer

Checkout The Roar’s top songs and bands of the month Photo by Rachel Griswold

55,461,537 views on YouTube, the ap-plause for Lady Gaga’s new single shows no sign of stopping in the near future.Bands you should know: Paper Lions is a Canadian indie rock band with four players in it. There is gui-tarist, John MacPhee, drummer, David MacDonald, guitarist, Colin Buchanan, and bass guitarist Rob MacPhee. If there is one song to look up by them, it’s “Ghost Writer.” Guster is an American alternative rock band from Boston. They formed in 1991, Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller, and Brian Rosenworcel met at Tufts University and they formed the band. If there is one song to look up by them, it’s “Two Points for Honesty.” Dr. Dog is a rock band from West Grove, Pennsylvania. It’s line up consists of Toby Leaman (bass guitar), Scott McMicken (lead guitar), Frank McElroy (rhythm gui-tar), Zach Miller (keyboard), and Eric Slick (drums). If there is one song to look up by them, it’s “Heart It Races.” Atlas Genius is an alternative rock band from South Australia. The band consists of three brothers. Their album, “When It Was Now,” hit the charts at No. 34 on the United States Billboard 200. If there is one song to look up by them, it’s “If So.” Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros are an indie rock band from Los Angeles. The band consists of 12 band member in-cluding their lead vocalist Alex Ebert. If there is one song to look up by them, it’s “40 Day Dream.”

Songs:“Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus: Miley’s newest song, “Wrecking Ball,” hit the top of the charts on iTunes and is showing no signs of going down anytime soon. With 42,821,818 views on YouTube and endless videos on Vine, Miley “can’t stop” hitting the top of the charts.“Roar” by Katy Perry: There have been very few negative comments about the song compared the massive amount of positive reviews. As a matter of fact, one of our students at Love-land High School, Logan Amon (12), said, “The first time I heard ‘Roar,’ I cried!” I think we’ll be hearing a lot of roaring from Katy Perry for the next few months when she might move up to number one. “Royals” by Lorde: Can you believe Ella Yelich-O’Connor, better known as Lorde, is only 16 years old? Her song was put on YouTube on June 18 and was an instant hit. It now lies second on the iTunes charts and shows no sign of backing down. I guess Lorde will be royal after all. “Wake Me Up” by Avicii: Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii, is ranked No. 6 on the Top 100 DJs list by DJ Magazine in 2011. Avicii woke up a lot of people with his new, exciting single.“Applause” by Lady Gaga: Her new single, “Applause,” has been constantly on the local Top Forties sta-tions, such as Kiss 107 and Q 102. With

Mackenzie Johnson (12) executes the Vriksasana, also known as tree pose.

Katy Perry rocks it out on stage. Frank McElroy of Dr. Dog plays during show.

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Reasons to watch the Bengals this year

In years past, the Cincinnati Bengals were filled with players that fans have had a tough time watching, such as Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco. With those players out of the picture, new stars like AJ Green, Giovanni Bernard, and Geno Atkins come into the frame. The Bengals defense is one of the best in the league. It has a player who is consid-ered to be the best defensive tackle in the league; Geno Atkins. Last season, Atkins sacked opposing quarterbacks 12.5 times, which made him the leader of sacks among all NFL defensive tackles. The team also picked up one of the most feared players in the league, James Harrison, a former mem-ber of the Bengals’ rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fans all around football associate James Harrison with one crucial moment. Just before half time in Super Bowl XXXI, he intercepted the Arizona Cardinals quar-terback, Kurt Warner, for a 100-yard touch-down. In the past years, the Baltimore Ra-vens and the Pittsburgh Steelers have been stacked with talent, but both teams lost huge players during the offseason. The Ra-vens lost headline defensive players, Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, while the Steelers lost all-around talent Mike Wallace, wide

receiver; James Harrison, linebacker; and Rashad Mendenhall, running back. This sets the stage for the Cincinnati Bengals to claim the AFC North Division. The Bengals have an excellent chance to make a run for the Super Bowl. They are loaded with winners across the board. Quarterback Andy Dalton hasn’t lost more than three games in a row throughout his entire football career, including in pee wee (or youth), junior high, high school, col-lege, and professional football. Left tackle Andre Smith was an NCAA All-America at the University of Alabama. Head Coach Marvin Lewis was the defensive coordina-tor for the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, a team that won the Super Bowl and is best known for their rock solid defense. Rey Maualuga was one of the top linebackers in the NFL Draft when the Bengals selected him in 2009. Maualuga, like many other members of the Cincinnati Bengals, was part of the University of Southern California football team, known in recent history when it was under the direction of Coach Pete Carroll. During Maualuga’s time at USC, the team won the 2008 Rose Bowl and Maualuga took home the Most Valuable Player award in that game. Furthermore, anyone who is hiding away from years of pain, it seems it’s finally safe to reveal your true feelings. You are a Ben-gals fan and if you aren’t, it’s probably the right time to hop on the bandwagon, be-cause the next stop is the Super Bowl.

Senioritis? More like service-itis; as the entire senior class ditches the com-mon senior year laziness and dedicates an

entire day to community service around Loveland. October 16 will be the second Senior Service Day, in which all twelfth graders are not only encouraged, but ex-

pected, to take a day off of academics and give back to the community. Leading the program, Spanish teacher Mrs. Sambuchino said, “In doing Senior Service Day, I hope that seniors recognize the need for service to the community, and

I hope they enjoy work-ing together as well as begin to understand how fulfilling and enriching service can be in their daily lives.” With many differ-ent service locations, seniors are responsible for voting on Naviance to choose the locations they would prefer. This year’s locations include The American Red Cross, Cincinnati Parks, Grail-ville, Granny’s Garden, Greenacres, Loveland Care Center, Matthew 25: Ministries, QPR Training, SPCA-Cincinnati, and the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. There will be a specific number of stu-dents sent to each loca-tion, the largest group to Matthew 25: Ministries and the smallest group to the SPCA-Cincinnati. At

each location students will be doing a vari-ety of service activities such as making phone

calls, putting on puppet shows, or doing yard work. Assisting each group of teens will be one Loveland adult, either a board or faculty member.

“I’m looking forward to it as a way to help out other people in need,” said Morgan Mansfield (12). Last year’s Senior Service Day was a success according to attendance records. The population of the senior class who did not participate in the service day was in the single digits. Sambuchino has been planning the 2013 service day since the end of last year’s event, and has focused on the expansion of the morning session, incorporating numer-ous activities and speakers. Kelly Farrell (12), is a senior service leader and said, “The organization of 360 students for a volunteer event is not easy but seeing the end result makes it all worth it. Having everyone put aside their differ-ences and work together to better the com-

munity will be amazing.” The senior service leaders are a select group of seniors picked to oversee the orga-nization of Senior Service Day 2013 with Sambuchino’s guidance. On the morning of October 16, the senior service leaders will separate the seniors into small groups and lead bonding activities to prepare for the day. This year’s speakers include Clare Blankemeyer from the Mayerson Foun-dation, Principal Mr. Kloesz, and a repre-sentative from the volunteer organization UGIVE. “This year the morning session will be more active, and our focus is on working collaboratively for the greater good,” said Sambuchino

Skip school and serve

Senior Kelly Farrell examines the litter she picked up.Photo by Darby Moloney

What could possibly alleviate the bore-dom that comes with the start of school? Some students think that Nerf Wars will do the trick. Nerf Wars are a battle that is tradition-ally between different teams using Nerf Blasters or other foam firing devices. Students form teams and each individual pays an entry fee with the win-ning team col-lecting the pot. Wars can be ei-ther formal ar-rangements or informal wars and can stretch out for weeks. Schools all around the area like Lakota and Mason have the long standing tradition of pitting student against student in a winner-takes-all Nerf War. Before the game starts the rules must be clarified. Usually, each school develops its own variation with slightly different rules. For example, some groups say that if you’re wearing a certain clothing

item then you’re “safe”. It also needs to be clarified what devices can be used, like Nerf darts or grenades, and safety zones need to be established. There are naturally some safety concerns that come with this war. These include car accidents and trespassing as only a couple examples. Parents aren’t the only ones con-

cerned. “I think it’s a cool senior perk but there needs to be a rule against shooting when either team is in the car. That’s just too danger-ous. As long as everyone is smart about it there should be no problems,” said history and psychology

teacher Mrs. Lowry. “I’m really excited for Nerf wars to start again. I just don’t know when it’s supposed to happen,” said Jessica Bayer (12). That’s the question that every Loveland senior is ask-ing. So when is it? The answer: unknown.

By Paige SmithStaff Writer

Seniors help clean the litter around a tree stump to clean the school environment.

Photo by Darby Moloney

Has war been declared?Loveland Nerf Wars looking for a leader

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Homecoming Week Homecoming week began with dress up days and culminated with the dance on the turf. Students voted for king and queen, participated in the parade, powder puff, pep rally, and attended the game painted up in all white (Photographer names are in parentheses). 1) Junior powder puff celebrates after beating the senior class (Rachel Froberg). 2) Homecoming queen Sally Denoma (12) and king Max Mather (12) pose with royal attire for the crowd at the Homecoming Game (Michael Viox). 3) Senior male cheerleaders perform for the crowd at the pep rally (Rachel Gris-wold). 4) Melissa Louis(11) and Kelly Powers (11) sport their red, white, and blue on “‘Merica Day” (Kayla Herrmann). 5) From left, seniors Hannah Bellamah, Nora Bray, Rachel Heath, and Anna Lawrence cheer on the football team (Micheal Viox). 6) Football team lines up to defeat Lebanon (Micheal Viox). 7) Micheal Viox (11) struggles to hold onto the rope during tug of war (Rachel Griswold).

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