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Transcript of May Monarch Vibe
Volume gtgt 14 Issue gtgt 9 May 2012
Jump offmdash Pg 2
Sports Reviewmdash Pg 3
Robotics mdash Pg 4
Summer Readingmdash Pg 56
Summer Concerts and Moviesmdash Pg 7
Texting Policymdash Pg 7
Summer jobsmdash Pg 8
Vibe Seniorsmdash Pg 912
Retiring Teachersmdash Pg 1518
Catseyemdash Pg 1920
Boredommdash Pg 22
The Monarch Vibe the official newsmagazine of Marysville High School has been established as a forum for stu-
dent expression and as a voice in the uninhibited free and open discussion of issues
The news magazine also serves to provide information entertainment and commentary from Marysville on the matters of
school local state national and international issues of interest however emphasis will be placed on local and school
issues
Readers may respond to The Monarch Vibe content and other issues through Letters to the Editor Letters may be dropped
off in room 228 or emailed to MHSvibegmailcom An attempt will be made to print all letters we receive Letters must be
signed and any letters which are judged to be libelous obscene and materially disruptive to school or an invasion of pri-
vacy will not be printed The editors reserve the right to edit all letters Submitters are responsible for editing their own
submissions for grammatical and spelling errors
Editorials and opinion columns represent the view of individual Monarch Vibe staff members The views in opinion col-
umns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Monarch Vibe staff the high school faculty or the administration
The staff pays for all printing costs through advertising sales subscriptions and other fundraising
The staff will publish only legally protected speech following the legal definition for libel obscenity and invasion of privacy
Ms Earlmdash Advisor
Emily Muetingmdash Editor in Chief
Lauren Evansmdash News Editor
Ashley Grubbmdash Feature Editor
Lyndsie Andersonmdash Layout Editor
Pat Ralstonmdash Hybrid Editor
Joseph Boydmdash Business Manager
Troy Damanmdash Copy Editor
Jordan Fishermdash Sports Editor
Emily Sweeneymdash Reporter
Jessica Brownmdash Reporter
Mollie Waltersmdash Reporter
Jordan Paynemdash Reporter
Jennifer Ellismdash Reporter
Hart Mainmdash Reporter
Haley Danielsmdash Reporter
1
2 Features Features
month there are also stories on the retir-
ing teachers from MHS the new texting
policy for next school year Summer Extra
Credit Reading assignments and a review
of all the MHS sportrsquos teams this year
The Vibe has meant so much to me these
past four years and I will truly miss it as I
graduate with the rest of the class of 2012
on June 2nd The class of 2012 really
made an impact on Marysville High
School and I know MHS made an impact
on every senior graduating this year The
senior class this year is full of a variety of
personalities The class of 2012 will al-
ways be known for having the funny
one the successful one and the one every-
body is friends with High School went
fast but the senior class has been pre-
pared by some of the best faculty to con-
tinue life after high school
I hope all the students have a fantastic
and safe summer and the Vibe wishes the
Seniors class of 2012 the best of luck in
their futures PTBM
Emily Mueting
It is finally May and of course summer
This year went by so fast and now I am
writing my last Jump Off Next year you
will be reading Jump Offrsquos from Lyndsie
Anderson the new Editor-in-Chief
With this being the last issue of the Vibe
for 2012 our senior staff members took a
break and did not write stories However
the underclassmen advanced students
and intro students stepped up to the plate
and wrote some fantastic stories
This month there are Featured stories on
all the senior Vibe staff members Patrick
Ralston Ashley Grubb Joseph Boyd
Lauren Evans Emily Sweeney and I are
all featured on pages nine to 12 This
Sports at Marysville are a big deal to the student
body and this year was no different with all of Marysville High
Schoolrsquos athletics receiving huge support from students and fans
With a wide range of sports throughout all seasons itrsquos easy to
forget the great achievements and victories of the year
Football
The Monarchs football team had some great moments and fin-
ished with a record of 6-4 4-3 in the OCC The Monarchs lose
their starting Quarterback Connor Devine Running Backs Lam
Tse and Joseph Boyd and Tight End Craig Runyan They will
also lose a lot of key players on the defensive side of the ball
With former Head Coach Jeff Gafford moving on and new Head
Coach Morgan Cotter stepping in next year is sure to be a year
full of surprises and rebuilding for the Monarchs
Girlrsquos Soccer
The Lady Monarchs soccer team finished with a record of 8-9-1
and was the high note of the Marysville varsity soccer programs
With Joe McSwords head coach stepping down next season it is
sure to be an interesting season for the girlsrsquo soccer team
Boyrsquos Soccer
The boys soccer team had a subpar season but the Junior Varsity
teams showed promise With these players stepping into roles on
the Varsity team the monarchs are sure to improve
Girlrsquos Tennis
The girls tennis team coached by Mrs Linder went 2-13 this
season Mrs Linderrsquos thoughts on the season ldquoWe had a good
season but it was definitely a rebuilding yearrdquo With a more
experienced team returning next year Linder is optimistic ldquoWersquore
looking to work on our match skills and continuing to improverdquo
Cross Country
The Monarchrsquos Cross Country team had a good season with the
boys and girls teams finishing well at OCCrsquos The Cross Country
Monarchs are losing a lot of senior talent including Senior
Brooke Brown and Senior
Devin Smarra With several
talented young runners mov-
ing up from the middle school
team next year is sure to be a
bright season for the Mon-
archs
Girls Golf
The girls golf team had a great
season especially for senior
Tess Fraser Fraser who is
going on to golf for Kent State
finished Runner Up at the
state tournament Congratula-
Boyrsquos Golf
The monarch boys golf team finished the 2011 season with a 12-16 record in
the OCC With a strong season from senior Rob Balsiger and from up and
coming freshman Wyatt and Morgan Tarrant this was a good year for the
monarchs
Volleyball
This season was a down season for the lady monarchs finishing 0-12 0-7 in
the OCC With a new coach this was definitely a rebuilding year for the
Varsity team
Boysrsquo Basketball
The boys basketball team had an up and down season finishing with a
record of 3-10 0-8 in the OCC A rebuilding season for the monarchs com-
bined with a tough schedule created a difficult season The Monarchs will
lose three key varsity seniors in Zach Laroche Connor DeVine and Craig
Runyan so next season is sure to be an interesting one
Girlsrsquo Basketball
The girlsrsquo basketball team finished with a 2-12 record going 1-8 in the OCC
The Lady Hoops team will gain a lot of skill next season from underclass-
men Hannah Long and Mikayla Knox Next year is looking to be a promis-
ing one
Swimming
The monarch swim team had a good season with the team constantly
growing The Lady Monarchs finished 7th at OCCrsquos and the boys in 8th
With strong performances from senior Quinn Mickelson and younger
brother Gavin a freshman the boys team was greatly improved The Ladies
team loses a lot of strength next year losing several valuable seniors in Lind-
say Rossi Ellie Prinster and Mary Kallinouco Next year is looking like a
promising one for the Monarch swim team
Wrestling
The monarch grapplers had a superb season going undefeated in the OCC
and having 3 wrestlers place at state Freshman Taleb Rahmani was a state
Runner- Up and Juniors Noah Forrider and Chase Boyd finished in the top
8 Next season is going to be a great one for the monarchs with almost all of
the state qualifiers coming back
As the Spring Sports seasons come to an end look for the season recaps on
the Monarch
Vibe Web-
site
Hart Main
Reporter
3
If the announcements havenrsquot made it evident enough then you should
know that Marysville has a robotics team The league is the FIRST Robotics
Competition (FRC) and in 2010 Marysville High School students decided to
join the race The object of this yearrsquos competition was to design a robot that
could shoot basketballs at different hoops and balance on a seven-foot bridge
Marysvillersquos robot Scorpio placed 22nd out of over 50 teams in Cleveland
Ohio at the Buckeye Regional Competition
ldquo[The robotics team was] started in 2010 by Honda engineers interested in
seeing engineering programs develop at MHSrdquo said Isaac Luther sophomore
The FRC season starts in January when the challenge is revealed From that
point they have six weeks to brainstorm prototype build test and fix with
the help of the mentors
ldquoThe mentors are all engineers at Honda and they help to point out flaws and
weak points in our designs and then they would explain why and why not the
designs would work better then others Basically theyrsquore educating the stu-
dentsrdquo said Ricky Sharp junior Whatrsquos quite extraordinary about this compe-
tition though is that aside from using the dangerous tools the students are the
ones who design build and program the robot
But FRC isnrsquot just about building and programming the robot They also need
students to work on getting sponsors communications marketing and fund-
raising which is extremely important because the Marysville FRC team has a
budget of about $20000 a year They get their money through grants and fund-
raising JCPenney is a large sponsor for new teams and covered the $6500 cost
of participating Despite the high figures involved in the budget it only costs
each team member $50 for travel costs ldquoThe organization also welcomes kids
interested in publishing web design and marketing So even if yoursquore not
interested in robotics therersquos other things that students may be interested in
doingrdquo said Mrs Frysinger one of the supervisors for the team
There are high benefits to joining the robotics team Not only does it motivate
students to gain knowledge in science technology engineering and math
(STEM) but it also provides real-world engineering experiences and inspires
minds ldquoIt benefits [the students] with practical application of STEM They have
a deadline so students are forced to meet deadlinesrdquo said Mrs Frysinger Aside
from the inevitable increase in brain-capacity there are also plenty of scholar-
ship opportunities In March 2011 FIRST announced there were $147 million in
scholarships available to participants and one in three applicants are likely to
receive some form of FIRST scholarship money
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
The Marysville Robotics Team with their
robot Scorpio from this yearrsquos competition
4 News News
T his summer after you go to the pool
or hang out with your friends and
have down time you should try to
read a new book Students taking
AP or Honors English have a required summer
reading assignment anyways so another book
with no annotations or essays to do is an easy
task
There are many choices for extra credit that can
raise your grade up by three percent which
could mean a difference in your letter grade for
the first quarter of next year Junior Emily
Savidge says ldquoItrsquos easy points just to read a
book and have the teacher ask you a few ques-
tions Itrsquos nice to know that if I do poorly on an
assignment this can help me get the grade I
wantrdquo
Although reading may not appeal to some stu-
dents there are options with different genres
that might spark an interest Anne Sabol senior
adds ldquoI really liked my book [ A Thousand
Splendid Suns] it was eye opening and kept me
interestedrdquo
You have three months over the summer to read
a book of your choice so when you get bored or
canrsquot fall asleep at night open a book it will be
worth your time
Keep In Mind
1 Points for the nine weeks will not exceed 3
of the grade for the first nine weeks The teacher
who evaluates the student will determine how
much extra credit he gets and pass along that to
the English teacher
2 The points awarded for the nine weeks will
be determined by the quality of the studentrsquos
answers
3 Student will have to complete all major as-
signments for that quarter before the points will
take effect
4 Points will not be averaged in until the end of
the first nine weeks
Jessica Brown
Reporter
For More Information
Click on the hyperlink to be
directed to Amazoncom for
prices and descriptions
5 News News
Juniors
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Mrs Everitt RoomA117
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Mrs Kozak (Miss Earl) Room B228
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Mrs Koukis Room A123
Bean Trees by Barabara Kingsolver
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
Freshman
Painting the Black by Carl Deuker
Mr Gerdeman Room A115
Bleachers by John Grisham
Mr Cotrrill Room A112
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Mrs McConoughey Room A114
Double Dutch by Sharon Draper
MrsKoukis Room A123
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Mrs Boylan Room A220
Sophomores
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
A Time to Kill by John Grisham
MrCottrill Room A112
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebol
Mrs Koukis A123
MrsEveritt A117
October Sky by Homer H Hickman Jr
Mrs Staley Room A116
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Mrs Staley Room A116
Seniors
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Mrs McCononoughey Room A220
Color of Water by James McBride
MrsCastner Room A123
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini
Mrs Everitt Room A123
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
6 News News
S chool Phone Policy Headed to Revision
Rumors of a policy change have been spreading around the district
lately The rumor in question is a change in the use of electronic
devices at school
As of now the school handbook states ldquothe use of any electronic devices
capable of transmitting information off of school property (including but
not limited to cell phones camera phones Blackberries and other PDArsquos
capable of transmitting information) is not permitted in school during
school hours (715 am-232 pm) and such devices must be turned off and
kept completely out of sightrdquo
This policy has been instituted for quite some time but some faculty mem-
bers want a change students also agree that the policy is outdated and due
for an upgrade
Trevor Messer junior says ldquowe should be able to use our phones whenever
we want because everyone already does I use mine all the time anywaysrdquo
Chase Grzeskowiak senior also has a similar view as Messer and says ldquoI
believe that since technology is advancing so should the policyrdquo
Although staff and students are itching for a change it is not that easy Mr
Stackhouse said ldquoA group of teachers are looking at the current policy as
well as other districtrsquos policies and are talking about where things are head-
ing with technology in the classroom They are deciding whether or not
there needs to be a change They can make a recommendation to the Board
but they have to approve it before any change can be maderdquo
Mr Chrispin is supportive of the improvements in the policy because of the
7 News News
advancing technology He says ldquoteachers deem it as an advantageous
concept to the classroom I allowed teachers to experiment [with the new
technology] and it has all been positiverdquo Teachers such as Mr Wirth
Mr Ogle and Mr Jasinski have incorporated Twitter into their lessons
to keep students updated on current assignments or to tweet a problem
to keep students constantly thinking
Chrispin says ldquo[the positive outcomes of using advancing technology] is
a compelling reason to bring up to the Board I think there are good ar-
guments and [the technology experiments] have shown that it can be an
important tool to the classroomrdquo
There is no concrete adjustment to the electronic devices rule but there
may be in the near future if we are patient Other schools such as the
Dublin City Schools
have almost an iden-
tical policy as our
own with a ldquoNo cell
phone or electronic
devicesrdquo rule we
may see an adjust-
ment to their policy
in the near future as
well
Mollie Walters
Reporter
Students are shown here texting in class
The summer is a time to relax and have a good time In all of the free
time you have this summer it would be a good idea to go to a good
movie or concert here in Ohio
This summer is full of some incredible movies
The list of this summers most anticipated movies from IMDBcom
starts off with ldquoThe Dark Knight Risesrdquo a thrilling end to the action
packed batman series
Number two on the list is ldquoPrometheusrdquo This is when a team of experi-
enced explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth
leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe
Number Three is the recently released Avengers which was an incredi-
ble movie Nick Fury of SHIELD brings together a team of super
humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his
army
Fourth on the list is a movie called ldquoMoonrise Kingdomrdquo This is about
a pair of lovers who flee their New England town which causes a local
search party to fan out and find them
Rounding out the top five most anticipated movies of the summer is
ldquoBraverdquo Determined to find her own path in life Princess Merida de-
fies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom Granted one wish
Merda must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly
curse
To view the rest of the summers most Anticipated Movies go to http
wwwimdbcomlist3AW298Hr9Lw This summer is not just about
movies Some might get tired of going and sitting in a dark movie thea-
tre Instead you may want to go to one of the great concerts happening
in Columbus
This summer is full of great bands who want you to come out and enjoy
what they have to show These bands perform at Nationwide Arena and
at the Shottenstein Arena
Nationwide Arena
LMFAO amp Far East Movement Tuesday May 22 700 pm
Miranda Lambert Thursday June 5 730 pm
Big Time Rush Thursday July 5 700 pm
For ticket information go to httpwwwnationwidearenacom
schedule
Shottenstein Arena
Red Hot Chili Peppers Thursday June 4 730 pm
Van Halen Thursday Aug 4 730 pm
Penny
Maid of Honor
1 Favorite holiday--Christmas
2 Least favorite food--Im use-
less No idea
3 Favorite restaurant--Chile
Verde
4 Favorite vacation spot--
anywhere there is a beach
5 Parents names--Rick and Tina
6 Favorite color--green
7 Favorite movie--no idea
8 Favorite ice cream flavor--
not a huge fan of ice cream
9 Favorite book--any she is an
English teacher and reads all the
time
10 Biggest pet peeve--she is so
laid back she does not have many
pet peeves--maybe the fact that
parents are not involved in their
childrsquos education thru high
school
Mike Kozak mdashthe Fianceacute
His response when asked to be
involved in this ldquoOh wow ok I
will do my bestrdquo
1 Christmas
2 That is a hard one Irsquom go-
ing with protein shakes because
I cant think of anything
3 Morettirsquos
4 Hopefully Punta Cana (Dominican) - anywhere
with a beach
5Tina amp Rick
6 brown maybe beige
7 Shrek
8 vanilla
9 Kite Runner She reads so many I am just
guessing
10 Me being on my phone too much Me leaving
water glasses on the table is a close second
Ms Earl the Bride
1 Favorite holiday- Christmas
2 Least favorite food-- ketchup
Favorite restaurant-- Morettirsquos
Favorite vacation spot-- Hope-
fully Dominican (Punta Cana)
or New Jersey
5 Parents names--Tina amp Rick
6 Favorite colorndash orange
7 Favorite moviemdash Indiana Jones
8 Favorite ice cream flavor -
something caramel and chocolate
Favorite book-- The Things
They Carry
Biggest pet peevendash being late
Mikemdash leaving cups on table
8
M ost of you know Emily as the outgoing
intelligent cupcake -loving senior who
spends her time in Ms Earlrsquos room
working on the most recent issue of the
Monarch Vibe but what else is there to this busy 364
GPA senior
How long have you written for the Monarch Vibe
4 years I was a reporter freshman and sophomore year
business manager my junior year and editor for my sen-
ior year
What made you want to join the Vibe
Irsquove always loved the news and wanted to be a part of it
What are you involved in here at MHS
Irsquom on the Cross Country team Leo Club NHS In the
Halls the Vibe and book club
What are you going to miss the most about high school
I will miss seeing my close friends when I want and I
will miss the teachers
In all your years of high school whatrsquos your favorite memory
My junior year of Cross Country our team was uber
close after Alexrsquos death we had a lot of parties and had
a lot of fun in Pennsylvania
Whatrsquos your favorite Vibe memory
This past summer when we went to OU for the summer
journalism workshop
Whorsquos your favorite teacher
Ms Earl and journalism class Itrsquos really laid back and
Earl is crazy but I like her
Whatrsquos your plans for your future education
Irsquom going to OU majoring in News and Information Jour-
nalism focusing on broadcasting
If you could go back what would you have done differently
I donrsquot think I would change anything I ended up in a
pretty good place and I donrsquot want to tamper with the
past
How have you as a person changed throughout high school
As a freshman I didnrsquot know what I was going to do and
I didnrsquot know how to make choices that were the best
but now I feel that I have enough experience to make
good choices through college
Would you like to leave advice for the future students follow-
ing in this yearrsquos seniorsrsquo footsteps
Get involved with what you love to do figure out what
you enjoy and figure out what you want to get involved
in Work really hard to reach your goals and donrsquot be-
lieve in senioritis Itrsquos fake You will have to work your
whole life Also fill out as many scholarships as you can
Itrsquos free money towards college
Hart Main
Reporter
9 News News
During her three years on the Monarch Vibe staff in which she served as the
featured editor her senior year Ashley Grubb has made quite an impact Her
bright personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor helped to keep members
of the staff motivated and in good spirits She has a unique sense of style a
major obsession with cats and big heart which sets her apart from others As
she moves on from high school one thing is for sure Ashley will certainly be
missed as a member of the Vibe staff
What are your future plans
I plan on going to Wright State where I will major in motion picture produc-
tion I also hope to have a job and a better car
What will you miss most about high school
All of my friends Ms Earl and her sassiness Overall just being here Irsquom
excited for college but Irsquom still going to miss high school
Is there anything that no one knows about you
Not really Irsquom an open book I still have my blankie which Irsquom taking with
me to college
Where do you see yourself in the next ten years
Pursuing my major and having a job hopefully as a director or something
similar to that and being married to my long-life husband
When you were younger what did you want to be when you were older
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time I used to watch Law and Order
with my mom and she always said I was good at arguing so it made sense
What is your favorite Vibe moment
Last year when Pat Emily Rosa and I would have random dance parties or
when we put Josephrsquos books in the refrigerator
If you could redo anything in the past 4 years what would it be
I would try a lot harder at school I slacked off a lot my freshman year and
now I wish I wouldnrsquot have done that
Who has had the biggest impact on your life
My mom because she always supports everything that I do and no matter
what she hates who I hate She always calls me beautiful
If you could live anywhere where would it be
A cat-friendly neighborhood sohellip not China Just kidding it would be really
nice to live outside Manhattan
Favorite quote to live by
Reading from school lunch fortune cookie ldquoOur happiness is greatest when we con-
tribute most to the happiness of othersrdquo
What is the one thing you want to do before going to college
Go on a long horror movie road trip or maybe a trip to Florida and I want to
spend time with my family
Pet peeves
When people donrsquot yield when people call my cat ugly and pretentious
conceited people
Jordan Fisher is one of our Vibe seniors and is also an important part of our girls
basketball team She is talented at basketball and writing Fisher has been in the Vibe
since her sophomore year and has been writing since Outside of school Jordan is
involved with her brotherrsquos soccer games and has always been supportive of her
brother As well as that she works at McDonalds on 33 and shersquod love for you to
come visit her
What year did you start journalism
I started journalism sophomore year and Irsquove been in it since
Was the vibe something you loved from the beginning
When I first joined journalism I loved to write and I wanted to do something that
involved writing so yes I loved the Vibe from the beginning
Most favorite memory about the vibe year friends
I think my favorite memory from the vibe was last year when Joseph got locked out
he got so mad but it was hilarious
How did the Vibe affect your senior year
The Vibe affected my senior by me having to go out and talk to people I didnrsquot know
Also I had to learn how to balance my schedule This year I got a job so I had to bal-
ance my work school basketball and friends as well
How would you describe your senior year
I would describe my senior year as a pretty amazing Irsquove met so many new people
that I didnrsquot know before and I was more outgoing to where I would just talk to any-
one whether I knew them or not But itrsquos definitely my favorite year out of high
school
And Ms Earl
I would say Ms Earl is one really good teacher and Irsquom glad that I got the chance to
experience her as a teacher and as a person Anyone would be lucky to have had her
as a teacher Oh and I hope she has a wonderful wedding Irsquom going to miss her
What are you going to miss from MHS
Irsquom going to miss the teachers and feeling all the people Irsquove made some pretty good
friends throughout high school and not all of them are seniors so Irsquoll miss all my
underclassmen and the consent jokes they make on the basketball team Irsquod also miss
playing basketball not only did I loved the sport but it also taught me some valuable
life lessons
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to OSU Marion and just commuting back and forth
What are you studying in college
I plan on majoring in school work and minor in rehabilitation for drug rehab
What did you get out of journalism
10 Features Features
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
11 Features Features
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
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Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
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22 Entertainment Entertainment
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Robotics mdash Pg 4
Summer Readingmdash Pg 56
Summer Concerts and Moviesmdash Pg 7
Texting Policymdash Pg 7
Summer jobsmdash Pg 8
Vibe Seniorsmdash Pg 912
Retiring Teachersmdash Pg 1518
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month there are also stories on the retir-
ing teachers from MHS the new texting
policy for next school year Summer Extra
Credit Reading assignments and a review
of all the MHS sportrsquos teams this year
The Vibe has meant so much to me these
past four years and I will truly miss it as I
graduate with the rest of the class of 2012
on June 2nd The class of 2012 really
made an impact on Marysville High
School and I know MHS made an impact
on every senior graduating this year The
senior class this year is full of a variety of
personalities The class of 2012 will al-
ways be known for having the funny
one the successful one and the one every-
body is friends with High School went
fast but the senior class has been pre-
pared by some of the best faculty to con-
tinue life after high school
I hope all the students have a fantastic
and safe summer and the Vibe wishes the
Seniors class of 2012 the best of luck in
their futures PTBM
Emily Mueting
It is finally May and of course summer
This year went by so fast and now I am
writing my last Jump Off Next year you
will be reading Jump Offrsquos from Lyndsie
Anderson the new Editor-in-Chief
With this being the last issue of the Vibe
for 2012 our senior staff members took a
break and did not write stories However
the underclassmen advanced students
and intro students stepped up to the plate
and wrote some fantastic stories
This month there are Featured stories on
all the senior Vibe staff members Patrick
Ralston Ashley Grubb Joseph Boyd
Lauren Evans Emily Sweeney and I are
all featured on pages nine to 12 This
Sports at Marysville are a big deal to the student
body and this year was no different with all of Marysville High
Schoolrsquos athletics receiving huge support from students and fans
With a wide range of sports throughout all seasons itrsquos easy to
forget the great achievements and victories of the year
Football
The Monarchs football team had some great moments and fin-
ished with a record of 6-4 4-3 in the OCC The Monarchs lose
their starting Quarterback Connor Devine Running Backs Lam
Tse and Joseph Boyd and Tight End Craig Runyan They will
also lose a lot of key players on the defensive side of the ball
With former Head Coach Jeff Gafford moving on and new Head
Coach Morgan Cotter stepping in next year is sure to be a year
full of surprises and rebuilding for the Monarchs
Girlrsquos Soccer
The Lady Monarchs soccer team finished with a record of 8-9-1
and was the high note of the Marysville varsity soccer programs
With Joe McSwords head coach stepping down next season it is
sure to be an interesting season for the girlsrsquo soccer team
Boyrsquos Soccer
The boys soccer team had a subpar season but the Junior Varsity
teams showed promise With these players stepping into roles on
the Varsity team the monarchs are sure to improve
Girlrsquos Tennis
The girls tennis team coached by Mrs Linder went 2-13 this
season Mrs Linderrsquos thoughts on the season ldquoWe had a good
season but it was definitely a rebuilding yearrdquo With a more
experienced team returning next year Linder is optimistic ldquoWersquore
looking to work on our match skills and continuing to improverdquo
Cross Country
The Monarchrsquos Cross Country team had a good season with the
boys and girls teams finishing well at OCCrsquos The Cross Country
Monarchs are losing a lot of senior talent including Senior
Brooke Brown and Senior
Devin Smarra With several
talented young runners mov-
ing up from the middle school
team next year is sure to be a
bright season for the Mon-
archs
Girls Golf
The girls golf team had a great
season especially for senior
Tess Fraser Fraser who is
going on to golf for Kent State
finished Runner Up at the
state tournament Congratula-
Boyrsquos Golf
The monarch boys golf team finished the 2011 season with a 12-16 record in
the OCC With a strong season from senior Rob Balsiger and from up and
coming freshman Wyatt and Morgan Tarrant this was a good year for the
monarchs
Volleyball
This season was a down season for the lady monarchs finishing 0-12 0-7 in
the OCC With a new coach this was definitely a rebuilding year for the
Varsity team
Boysrsquo Basketball
The boys basketball team had an up and down season finishing with a
record of 3-10 0-8 in the OCC A rebuilding season for the monarchs com-
bined with a tough schedule created a difficult season The Monarchs will
lose three key varsity seniors in Zach Laroche Connor DeVine and Craig
Runyan so next season is sure to be an interesting one
Girlsrsquo Basketball
The girlsrsquo basketball team finished with a 2-12 record going 1-8 in the OCC
The Lady Hoops team will gain a lot of skill next season from underclass-
men Hannah Long and Mikayla Knox Next year is looking to be a promis-
ing one
Swimming
The monarch swim team had a good season with the team constantly
growing The Lady Monarchs finished 7th at OCCrsquos and the boys in 8th
With strong performances from senior Quinn Mickelson and younger
brother Gavin a freshman the boys team was greatly improved The Ladies
team loses a lot of strength next year losing several valuable seniors in Lind-
say Rossi Ellie Prinster and Mary Kallinouco Next year is looking like a
promising one for the Monarch swim team
Wrestling
The monarch grapplers had a superb season going undefeated in the OCC
and having 3 wrestlers place at state Freshman Taleb Rahmani was a state
Runner- Up and Juniors Noah Forrider and Chase Boyd finished in the top
8 Next season is going to be a great one for the monarchs with almost all of
the state qualifiers coming back
As the Spring Sports seasons come to an end look for the season recaps on
the Monarch
Vibe Web-
site
Hart Main
Reporter
3
If the announcements havenrsquot made it evident enough then you should
know that Marysville has a robotics team The league is the FIRST Robotics
Competition (FRC) and in 2010 Marysville High School students decided to
join the race The object of this yearrsquos competition was to design a robot that
could shoot basketballs at different hoops and balance on a seven-foot bridge
Marysvillersquos robot Scorpio placed 22nd out of over 50 teams in Cleveland
Ohio at the Buckeye Regional Competition
ldquo[The robotics team was] started in 2010 by Honda engineers interested in
seeing engineering programs develop at MHSrdquo said Isaac Luther sophomore
The FRC season starts in January when the challenge is revealed From that
point they have six weeks to brainstorm prototype build test and fix with
the help of the mentors
ldquoThe mentors are all engineers at Honda and they help to point out flaws and
weak points in our designs and then they would explain why and why not the
designs would work better then others Basically theyrsquore educating the stu-
dentsrdquo said Ricky Sharp junior Whatrsquos quite extraordinary about this compe-
tition though is that aside from using the dangerous tools the students are the
ones who design build and program the robot
But FRC isnrsquot just about building and programming the robot They also need
students to work on getting sponsors communications marketing and fund-
raising which is extremely important because the Marysville FRC team has a
budget of about $20000 a year They get their money through grants and fund-
raising JCPenney is a large sponsor for new teams and covered the $6500 cost
of participating Despite the high figures involved in the budget it only costs
each team member $50 for travel costs ldquoThe organization also welcomes kids
interested in publishing web design and marketing So even if yoursquore not
interested in robotics therersquos other things that students may be interested in
doingrdquo said Mrs Frysinger one of the supervisors for the team
There are high benefits to joining the robotics team Not only does it motivate
students to gain knowledge in science technology engineering and math
(STEM) but it also provides real-world engineering experiences and inspires
minds ldquoIt benefits [the students] with practical application of STEM They have
a deadline so students are forced to meet deadlinesrdquo said Mrs Frysinger Aside
from the inevitable increase in brain-capacity there are also plenty of scholar-
ship opportunities In March 2011 FIRST announced there were $147 million in
scholarships available to participants and one in three applicants are likely to
receive some form of FIRST scholarship money
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
The Marysville Robotics Team with their
robot Scorpio from this yearrsquos competition
4 News News
T his summer after you go to the pool
or hang out with your friends and
have down time you should try to
read a new book Students taking
AP or Honors English have a required summer
reading assignment anyways so another book
with no annotations or essays to do is an easy
task
There are many choices for extra credit that can
raise your grade up by three percent which
could mean a difference in your letter grade for
the first quarter of next year Junior Emily
Savidge says ldquoItrsquos easy points just to read a
book and have the teacher ask you a few ques-
tions Itrsquos nice to know that if I do poorly on an
assignment this can help me get the grade I
wantrdquo
Although reading may not appeal to some stu-
dents there are options with different genres
that might spark an interest Anne Sabol senior
adds ldquoI really liked my book [ A Thousand
Splendid Suns] it was eye opening and kept me
interestedrdquo
You have three months over the summer to read
a book of your choice so when you get bored or
canrsquot fall asleep at night open a book it will be
worth your time
Keep In Mind
1 Points for the nine weeks will not exceed 3
of the grade for the first nine weeks The teacher
who evaluates the student will determine how
much extra credit he gets and pass along that to
the English teacher
2 The points awarded for the nine weeks will
be determined by the quality of the studentrsquos
answers
3 Student will have to complete all major as-
signments for that quarter before the points will
take effect
4 Points will not be averaged in until the end of
the first nine weeks
Jessica Brown
Reporter
For More Information
Click on the hyperlink to be
directed to Amazoncom for
prices and descriptions
5 News News
Juniors
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Mrs Everitt RoomA117
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Mrs Kozak (Miss Earl) Room B228
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Mrs Koukis Room A123
Bean Trees by Barabara Kingsolver
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
Freshman
Painting the Black by Carl Deuker
Mr Gerdeman Room A115
Bleachers by John Grisham
Mr Cotrrill Room A112
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Mrs McConoughey Room A114
Double Dutch by Sharon Draper
MrsKoukis Room A123
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Mrs Boylan Room A220
Sophomores
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
A Time to Kill by John Grisham
MrCottrill Room A112
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebol
Mrs Koukis A123
MrsEveritt A117
October Sky by Homer H Hickman Jr
Mrs Staley Room A116
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Mrs Staley Room A116
Seniors
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Mrs McCononoughey Room A220
Color of Water by James McBride
MrsCastner Room A123
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini
Mrs Everitt Room A123
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
6 News News
S chool Phone Policy Headed to Revision
Rumors of a policy change have been spreading around the district
lately The rumor in question is a change in the use of electronic
devices at school
As of now the school handbook states ldquothe use of any electronic devices
capable of transmitting information off of school property (including but
not limited to cell phones camera phones Blackberries and other PDArsquos
capable of transmitting information) is not permitted in school during
school hours (715 am-232 pm) and such devices must be turned off and
kept completely out of sightrdquo
This policy has been instituted for quite some time but some faculty mem-
bers want a change students also agree that the policy is outdated and due
for an upgrade
Trevor Messer junior says ldquowe should be able to use our phones whenever
we want because everyone already does I use mine all the time anywaysrdquo
Chase Grzeskowiak senior also has a similar view as Messer and says ldquoI
believe that since technology is advancing so should the policyrdquo
Although staff and students are itching for a change it is not that easy Mr
Stackhouse said ldquoA group of teachers are looking at the current policy as
well as other districtrsquos policies and are talking about where things are head-
ing with technology in the classroom They are deciding whether or not
there needs to be a change They can make a recommendation to the Board
but they have to approve it before any change can be maderdquo
Mr Chrispin is supportive of the improvements in the policy because of the
7 News News
advancing technology He says ldquoteachers deem it as an advantageous
concept to the classroom I allowed teachers to experiment [with the new
technology] and it has all been positiverdquo Teachers such as Mr Wirth
Mr Ogle and Mr Jasinski have incorporated Twitter into their lessons
to keep students updated on current assignments or to tweet a problem
to keep students constantly thinking
Chrispin says ldquo[the positive outcomes of using advancing technology] is
a compelling reason to bring up to the Board I think there are good ar-
guments and [the technology experiments] have shown that it can be an
important tool to the classroomrdquo
There is no concrete adjustment to the electronic devices rule but there
may be in the near future if we are patient Other schools such as the
Dublin City Schools
have almost an iden-
tical policy as our
own with a ldquoNo cell
phone or electronic
devicesrdquo rule we
may see an adjust-
ment to their policy
in the near future as
well
Mollie Walters
Reporter
Students are shown here texting in class
The summer is a time to relax and have a good time In all of the free
time you have this summer it would be a good idea to go to a good
movie or concert here in Ohio
This summer is full of some incredible movies
The list of this summers most anticipated movies from IMDBcom
starts off with ldquoThe Dark Knight Risesrdquo a thrilling end to the action
packed batman series
Number two on the list is ldquoPrometheusrdquo This is when a team of experi-
enced explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth
leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe
Number Three is the recently released Avengers which was an incredi-
ble movie Nick Fury of SHIELD brings together a team of super
humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his
army
Fourth on the list is a movie called ldquoMoonrise Kingdomrdquo This is about
a pair of lovers who flee their New England town which causes a local
search party to fan out and find them
Rounding out the top five most anticipated movies of the summer is
ldquoBraverdquo Determined to find her own path in life Princess Merida de-
fies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom Granted one wish
Merda must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly
curse
To view the rest of the summers most Anticipated Movies go to http
wwwimdbcomlist3AW298Hr9Lw This summer is not just about
movies Some might get tired of going and sitting in a dark movie thea-
tre Instead you may want to go to one of the great concerts happening
in Columbus
This summer is full of great bands who want you to come out and enjoy
what they have to show These bands perform at Nationwide Arena and
at the Shottenstein Arena
Nationwide Arena
LMFAO amp Far East Movement Tuesday May 22 700 pm
Miranda Lambert Thursday June 5 730 pm
Big Time Rush Thursday July 5 700 pm
For ticket information go to httpwwwnationwidearenacom
schedule
Shottenstein Arena
Red Hot Chili Peppers Thursday June 4 730 pm
Van Halen Thursday Aug 4 730 pm
Penny
Maid of Honor
1 Favorite holiday--Christmas
2 Least favorite food--Im use-
less No idea
3 Favorite restaurant--Chile
Verde
4 Favorite vacation spot--
anywhere there is a beach
5 Parents names--Rick and Tina
6 Favorite color--green
7 Favorite movie--no idea
8 Favorite ice cream flavor--
not a huge fan of ice cream
9 Favorite book--any she is an
English teacher and reads all the
time
10 Biggest pet peeve--she is so
laid back she does not have many
pet peeves--maybe the fact that
parents are not involved in their
childrsquos education thru high
school
Mike Kozak mdashthe Fianceacute
His response when asked to be
involved in this ldquoOh wow ok I
will do my bestrdquo
1 Christmas
2 That is a hard one Irsquom go-
ing with protein shakes because
I cant think of anything
3 Morettirsquos
4 Hopefully Punta Cana (Dominican) - anywhere
with a beach
5Tina amp Rick
6 brown maybe beige
7 Shrek
8 vanilla
9 Kite Runner She reads so many I am just
guessing
10 Me being on my phone too much Me leaving
water glasses on the table is a close second
Ms Earl the Bride
1 Favorite holiday- Christmas
2 Least favorite food-- ketchup
Favorite restaurant-- Morettirsquos
Favorite vacation spot-- Hope-
fully Dominican (Punta Cana)
or New Jersey
5 Parents names--Tina amp Rick
6 Favorite colorndash orange
7 Favorite moviemdash Indiana Jones
8 Favorite ice cream flavor -
something caramel and chocolate
Favorite book-- The Things
They Carry
Biggest pet peevendash being late
Mikemdash leaving cups on table
8
M ost of you know Emily as the outgoing
intelligent cupcake -loving senior who
spends her time in Ms Earlrsquos room
working on the most recent issue of the
Monarch Vibe but what else is there to this busy 364
GPA senior
How long have you written for the Monarch Vibe
4 years I was a reporter freshman and sophomore year
business manager my junior year and editor for my sen-
ior year
What made you want to join the Vibe
Irsquove always loved the news and wanted to be a part of it
What are you involved in here at MHS
Irsquom on the Cross Country team Leo Club NHS In the
Halls the Vibe and book club
What are you going to miss the most about high school
I will miss seeing my close friends when I want and I
will miss the teachers
In all your years of high school whatrsquos your favorite memory
My junior year of Cross Country our team was uber
close after Alexrsquos death we had a lot of parties and had
a lot of fun in Pennsylvania
Whatrsquos your favorite Vibe memory
This past summer when we went to OU for the summer
journalism workshop
Whorsquos your favorite teacher
Ms Earl and journalism class Itrsquos really laid back and
Earl is crazy but I like her
Whatrsquos your plans for your future education
Irsquom going to OU majoring in News and Information Jour-
nalism focusing on broadcasting
If you could go back what would you have done differently
I donrsquot think I would change anything I ended up in a
pretty good place and I donrsquot want to tamper with the
past
How have you as a person changed throughout high school
As a freshman I didnrsquot know what I was going to do and
I didnrsquot know how to make choices that were the best
but now I feel that I have enough experience to make
good choices through college
Would you like to leave advice for the future students follow-
ing in this yearrsquos seniorsrsquo footsteps
Get involved with what you love to do figure out what
you enjoy and figure out what you want to get involved
in Work really hard to reach your goals and donrsquot be-
lieve in senioritis Itrsquos fake You will have to work your
whole life Also fill out as many scholarships as you can
Itrsquos free money towards college
Hart Main
Reporter
9 News News
During her three years on the Monarch Vibe staff in which she served as the
featured editor her senior year Ashley Grubb has made quite an impact Her
bright personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor helped to keep members
of the staff motivated and in good spirits She has a unique sense of style a
major obsession with cats and big heart which sets her apart from others As
she moves on from high school one thing is for sure Ashley will certainly be
missed as a member of the Vibe staff
What are your future plans
I plan on going to Wright State where I will major in motion picture produc-
tion I also hope to have a job and a better car
What will you miss most about high school
All of my friends Ms Earl and her sassiness Overall just being here Irsquom
excited for college but Irsquom still going to miss high school
Is there anything that no one knows about you
Not really Irsquom an open book I still have my blankie which Irsquom taking with
me to college
Where do you see yourself in the next ten years
Pursuing my major and having a job hopefully as a director or something
similar to that and being married to my long-life husband
When you were younger what did you want to be when you were older
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time I used to watch Law and Order
with my mom and she always said I was good at arguing so it made sense
What is your favorite Vibe moment
Last year when Pat Emily Rosa and I would have random dance parties or
when we put Josephrsquos books in the refrigerator
If you could redo anything in the past 4 years what would it be
I would try a lot harder at school I slacked off a lot my freshman year and
now I wish I wouldnrsquot have done that
Who has had the biggest impact on your life
My mom because she always supports everything that I do and no matter
what she hates who I hate She always calls me beautiful
If you could live anywhere where would it be
A cat-friendly neighborhood sohellip not China Just kidding it would be really
nice to live outside Manhattan
Favorite quote to live by
Reading from school lunch fortune cookie ldquoOur happiness is greatest when we con-
tribute most to the happiness of othersrdquo
What is the one thing you want to do before going to college
Go on a long horror movie road trip or maybe a trip to Florida and I want to
spend time with my family
Pet peeves
When people donrsquot yield when people call my cat ugly and pretentious
conceited people
Jordan Fisher is one of our Vibe seniors and is also an important part of our girls
basketball team She is talented at basketball and writing Fisher has been in the Vibe
since her sophomore year and has been writing since Outside of school Jordan is
involved with her brotherrsquos soccer games and has always been supportive of her
brother As well as that she works at McDonalds on 33 and shersquod love for you to
come visit her
What year did you start journalism
I started journalism sophomore year and Irsquove been in it since
Was the vibe something you loved from the beginning
When I first joined journalism I loved to write and I wanted to do something that
involved writing so yes I loved the Vibe from the beginning
Most favorite memory about the vibe year friends
I think my favorite memory from the vibe was last year when Joseph got locked out
he got so mad but it was hilarious
How did the Vibe affect your senior year
The Vibe affected my senior by me having to go out and talk to people I didnrsquot know
Also I had to learn how to balance my schedule This year I got a job so I had to bal-
ance my work school basketball and friends as well
How would you describe your senior year
I would describe my senior year as a pretty amazing Irsquove met so many new people
that I didnrsquot know before and I was more outgoing to where I would just talk to any-
one whether I knew them or not But itrsquos definitely my favorite year out of high
school
And Ms Earl
I would say Ms Earl is one really good teacher and Irsquom glad that I got the chance to
experience her as a teacher and as a person Anyone would be lucky to have had her
as a teacher Oh and I hope she has a wonderful wedding Irsquom going to miss her
What are you going to miss from MHS
Irsquom going to miss the teachers and feeling all the people Irsquove made some pretty good
friends throughout high school and not all of them are seniors so Irsquoll miss all my
underclassmen and the consent jokes they make on the basketball team Irsquod also miss
playing basketball not only did I loved the sport but it also taught me some valuable
life lessons
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to OSU Marion and just commuting back and forth
What are you studying in college
I plan on majoring in school work and minor in rehabilitation for drug rehab
What did you get out of journalism
10 Features Features
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
11 Features Features
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
2 Features Features
month there are also stories on the retir-
ing teachers from MHS the new texting
policy for next school year Summer Extra
Credit Reading assignments and a review
of all the MHS sportrsquos teams this year
The Vibe has meant so much to me these
past four years and I will truly miss it as I
graduate with the rest of the class of 2012
on June 2nd The class of 2012 really
made an impact on Marysville High
School and I know MHS made an impact
on every senior graduating this year The
senior class this year is full of a variety of
personalities The class of 2012 will al-
ways be known for having the funny
one the successful one and the one every-
body is friends with High School went
fast but the senior class has been pre-
pared by some of the best faculty to con-
tinue life after high school
I hope all the students have a fantastic
and safe summer and the Vibe wishes the
Seniors class of 2012 the best of luck in
their futures PTBM
Emily Mueting
It is finally May and of course summer
This year went by so fast and now I am
writing my last Jump Off Next year you
will be reading Jump Offrsquos from Lyndsie
Anderson the new Editor-in-Chief
With this being the last issue of the Vibe
for 2012 our senior staff members took a
break and did not write stories However
the underclassmen advanced students
and intro students stepped up to the plate
and wrote some fantastic stories
This month there are Featured stories on
all the senior Vibe staff members Patrick
Ralston Ashley Grubb Joseph Boyd
Lauren Evans Emily Sweeney and I are
all featured on pages nine to 12 This
Sports at Marysville are a big deal to the student
body and this year was no different with all of Marysville High
Schoolrsquos athletics receiving huge support from students and fans
With a wide range of sports throughout all seasons itrsquos easy to
forget the great achievements and victories of the year
Football
The Monarchs football team had some great moments and fin-
ished with a record of 6-4 4-3 in the OCC The Monarchs lose
their starting Quarterback Connor Devine Running Backs Lam
Tse and Joseph Boyd and Tight End Craig Runyan They will
also lose a lot of key players on the defensive side of the ball
With former Head Coach Jeff Gafford moving on and new Head
Coach Morgan Cotter stepping in next year is sure to be a year
full of surprises and rebuilding for the Monarchs
Girlrsquos Soccer
The Lady Monarchs soccer team finished with a record of 8-9-1
and was the high note of the Marysville varsity soccer programs
With Joe McSwords head coach stepping down next season it is
sure to be an interesting season for the girlsrsquo soccer team
Boyrsquos Soccer
The boys soccer team had a subpar season but the Junior Varsity
teams showed promise With these players stepping into roles on
the Varsity team the monarchs are sure to improve
Girlrsquos Tennis
The girls tennis team coached by Mrs Linder went 2-13 this
season Mrs Linderrsquos thoughts on the season ldquoWe had a good
season but it was definitely a rebuilding yearrdquo With a more
experienced team returning next year Linder is optimistic ldquoWersquore
looking to work on our match skills and continuing to improverdquo
Cross Country
The Monarchrsquos Cross Country team had a good season with the
boys and girls teams finishing well at OCCrsquos The Cross Country
Monarchs are losing a lot of senior talent including Senior
Brooke Brown and Senior
Devin Smarra With several
talented young runners mov-
ing up from the middle school
team next year is sure to be a
bright season for the Mon-
archs
Girls Golf
The girls golf team had a great
season especially for senior
Tess Fraser Fraser who is
going on to golf for Kent State
finished Runner Up at the
state tournament Congratula-
Boyrsquos Golf
The monarch boys golf team finished the 2011 season with a 12-16 record in
the OCC With a strong season from senior Rob Balsiger and from up and
coming freshman Wyatt and Morgan Tarrant this was a good year for the
monarchs
Volleyball
This season was a down season for the lady monarchs finishing 0-12 0-7 in
the OCC With a new coach this was definitely a rebuilding year for the
Varsity team
Boysrsquo Basketball
The boys basketball team had an up and down season finishing with a
record of 3-10 0-8 in the OCC A rebuilding season for the monarchs com-
bined with a tough schedule created a difficult season The Monarchs will
lose three key varsity seniors in Zach Laroche Connor DeVine and Craig
Runyan so next season is sure to be an interesting one
Girlsrsquo Basketball
The girlsrsquo basketball team finished with a 2-12 record going 1-8 in the OCC
The Lady Hoops team will gain a lot of skill next season from underclass-
men Hannah Long and Mikayla Knox Next year is looking to be a promis-
ing one
Swimming
The monarch swim team had a good season with the team constantly
growing The Lady Monarchs finished 7th at OCCrsquos and the boys in 8th
With strong performances from senior Quinn Mickelson and younger
brother Gavin a freshman the boys team was greatly improved The Ladies
team loses a lot of strength next year losing several valuable seniors in Lind-
say Rossi Ellie Prinster and Mary Kallinouco Next year is looking like a
promising one for the Monarch swim team
Wrestling
The monarch grapplers had a superb season going undefeated in the OCC
and having 3 wrestlers place at state Freshman Taleb Rahmani was a state
Runner- Up and Juniors Noah Forrider and Chase Boyd finished in the top
8 Next season is going to be a great one for the monarchs with almost all of
the state qualifiers coming back
As the Spring Sports seasons come to an end look for the season recaps on
the Monarch
Vibe Web-
site
Hart Main
Reporter
3
If the announcements havenrsquot made it evident enough then you should
know that Marysville has a robotics team The league is the FIRST Robotics
Competition (FRC) and in 2010 Marysville High School students decided to
join the race The object of this yearrsquos competition was to design a robot that
could shoot basketballs at different hoops and balance on a seven-foot bridge
Marysvillersquos robot Scorpio placed 22nd out of over 50 teams in Cleveland
Ohio at the Buckeye Regional Competition
ldquo[The robotics team was] started in 2010 by Honda engineers interested in
seeing engineering programs develop at MHSrdquo said Isaac Luther sophomore
The FRC season starts in January when the challenge is revealed From that
point they have six weeks to brainstorm prototype build test and fix with
the help of the mentors
ldquoThe mentors are all engineers at Honda and they help to point out flaws and
weak points in our designs and then they would explain why and why not the
designs would work better then others Basically theyrsquore educating the stu-
dentsrdquo said Ricky Sharp junior Whatrsquos quite extraordinary about this compe-
tition though is that aside from using the dangerous tools the students are the
ones who design build and program the robot
But FRC isnrsquot just about building and programming the robot They also need
students to work on getting sponsors communications marketing and fund-
raising which is extremely important because the Marysville FRC team has a
budget of about $20000 a year They get their money through grants and fund-
raising JCPenney is a large sponsor for new teams and covered the $6500 cost
of participating Despite the high figures involved in the budget it only costs
each team member $50 for travel costs ldquoThe organization also welcomes kids
interested in publishing web design and marketing So even if yoursquore not
interested in robotics therersquos other things that students may be interested in
doingrdquo said Mrs Frysinger one of the supervisors for the team
There are high benefits to joining the robotics team Not only does it motivate
students to gain knowledge in science technology engineering and math
(STEM) but it also provides real-world engineering experiences and inspires
minds ldquoIt benefits [the students] with practical application of STEM They have
a deadline so students are forced to meet deadlinesrdquo said Mrs Frysinger Aside
from the inevitable increase in brain-capacity there are also plenty of scholar-
ship opportunities In March 2011 FIRST announced there were $147 million in
scholarships available to participants and one in three applicants are likely to
receive some form of FIRST scholarship money
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
The Marysville Robotics Team with their
robot Scorpio from this yearrsquos competition
4 News News
T his summer after you go to the pool
or hang out with your friends and
have down time you should try to
read a new book Students taking
AP or Honors English have a required summer
reading assignment anyways so another book
with no annotations or essays to do is an easy
task
There are many choices for extra credit that can
raise your grade up by three percent which
could mean a difference in your letter grade for
the first quarter of next year Junior Emily
Savidge says ldquoItrsquos easy points just to read a
book and have the teacher ask you a few ques-
tions Itrsquos nice to know that if I do poorly on an
assignment this can help me get the grade I
wantrdquo
Although reading may not appeal to some stu-
dents there are options with different genres
that might spark an interest Anne Sabol senior
adds ldquoI really liked my book [ A Thousand
Splendid Suns] it was eye opening and kept me
interestedrdquo
You have three months over the summer to read
a book of your choice so when you get bored or
canrsquot fall asleep at night open a book it will be
worth your time
Keep In Mind
1 Points for the nine weeks will not exceed 3
of the grade for the first nine weeks The teacher
who evaluates the student will determine how
much extra credit he gets and pass along that to
the English teacher
2 The points awarded for the nine weeks will
be determined by the quality of the studentrsquos
answers
3 Student will have to complete all major as-
signments for that quarter before the points will
take effect
4 Points will not be averaged in until the end of
the first nine weeks
Jessica Brown
Reporter
For More Information
Click on the hyperlink to be
directed to Amazoncom for
prices and descriptions
5 News News
Juniors
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Mrs Everitt RoomA117
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Mrs Kozak (Miss Earl) Room B228
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Mrs Koukis Room A123
Bean Trees by Barabara Kingsolver
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
Freshman
Painting the Black by Carl Deuker
Mr Gerdeman Room A115
Bleachers by John Grisham
Mr Cotrrill Room A112
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Mrs McConoughey Room A114
Double Dutch by Sharon Draper
MrsKoukis Room A123
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Mrs Boylan Room A220
Sophomores
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
A Time to Kill by John Grisham
MrCottrill Room A112
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebol
Mrs Koukis A123
MrsEveritt A117
October Sky by Homer H Hickman Jr
Mrs Staley Room A116
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Mrs Staley Room A116
Seniors
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Mrs McCononoughey Room A220
Color of Water by James McBride
MrsCastner Room A123
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini
Mrs Everitt Room A123
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
6 News News
S chool Phone Policy Headed to Revision
Rumors of a policy change have been spreading around the district
lately The rumor in question is a change in the use of electronic
devices at school
As of now the school handbook states ldquothe use of any electronic devices
capable of transmitting information off of school property (including but
not limited to cell phones camera phones Blackberries and other PDArsquos
capable of transmitting information) is not permitted in school during
school hours (715 am-232 pm) and such devices must be turned off and
kept completely out of sightrdquo
This policy has been instituted for quite some time but some faculty mem-
bers want a change students also agree that the policy is outdated and due
for an upgrade
Trevor Messer junior says ldquowe should be able to use our phones whenever
we want because everyone already does I use mine all the time anywaysrdquo
Chase Grzeskowiak senior also has a similar view as Messer and says ldquoI
believe that since technology is advancing so should the policyrdquo
Although staff and students are itching for a change it is not that easy Mr
Stackhouse said ldquoA group of teachers are looking at the current policy as
well as other districtrsquos policies and are talking about where things are head-
ing with technology in the classroom They are deciding whether or not
there needs to be a change They can make a recommendation to the Board
but they have to approve it before any change can be maderdquo
Mr Chrispin is supportive of the improvements in the policy because of the
7 News News
advancing technology He says ldquoteachers deem it as an advantageous
concept to the classroom I allowed teachers to experiment [with the new
technology] and it has all been positiverdquo Teachers such as Mr Wirth
Mr Ogle and Mr Jasinski have incorporated Twitter into their lessons
to keep students updated on current assignments or to tweet a problem
to keep students constantly thinking
Chrispin says ldquo[the positive outcomes of using advancing technology] is
a compelling reason to bring up to the Board I think there are good ar-
guments and [the technology experiments] have shown that it can be an
important tool to the classroomrdquo
There is no concrete adjustment to the electronic devices rule but there
may be in the near future if we are patient Other schools such as the
Dublin City Schools
have almost an iden-
tical policy as our
own with a ldquoNo cell
phone or electronic
devicesrdquo rule we
may see an adjust-
ment to their policy
in the near future as
well
Mollie Walters
Reporter
Students are shown here texting in class
The summer is a time to relax and have a good time In all of the free
time you have this summer it would be a good idea to go to a good
movie or concert here in Ohio
This summer is full of some incredible movies
The list of this summers most anticipated movies from IMDBcom
starts off with ldquoThe Dark Knight Risesrdquo a thrilling end to the action
packed batman series
Number two on the list is ldquoPrometheusrdquo This is when a team of experi-
enced explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth
leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe
Number Three is the recently released Avengers which was an incredi-
ble movie Nick Fury of SHIELD brings together a team of super
humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his
army
Fourth on the list is a movie called ldquoMoonrise Kingdomrdquo This is about
a pair of lovers who flee their New England town which causes a local
search party to fan out and find them
Rounding out the top five most anticipated movies of the summer is
ldquoBraverdquo Determined to find her own path in life Princess Merida de-
fies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom Granted one wish
Merda must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly
curse
To view the rest of the summers most Anticipated Movies go to http
wwwimdbcomlist3AW298Hr9Lw This summer is not just about
movies Some might get tired of going and sitting in a dark movie thea-
tre Instead you may want to go to one of the great concerts happening
in Columbus
This summer is full of great bands who want you to come out and enjoy
what they have to show These bands perform at Nationwide Arena and
at the Shottenstein Arena
Nationwide Arena
LMFAO amp Far East Movement Tuesday May 22 700 pm
Miranda Lambert Thursday June 5 730 pm
Big Time Rush Thursday July 5 700 pm
For ticket information go to httpwwwnationwidearenacom
schedule
Shottenstein Arena
Red Hot Chili Peppers Thursday June 4 730 pm
Van Halen Thursday Aug 4 730 pm
Penny
Maid of Honor
1 Favorite holiday--Christmas
2 Least favorite food--Im use-
less No idea
3 Favorite restaurant--Chile
Verde
4 Favorite vacation spot--
anywhere there is a beach
5 Parents names--Rick and Tina
6 Favorite color--green
7 Favorite movie--no idea
8 Favorite ice cream flavor--
not a huge fan of ice cream
9 Favorite book--any she is an
English teacher and reads all the
time
10 Biggest pet peeve--she is so
laid back she does not have many
pet peeves--maybe the fact that
parents are not involved in their
childrsquos education thru high
school
Mike Kozak mdashthe Fianceacute
His response when asked to be
involved in this ldquoOh wow ok I
will do my bestrdquo
1 Christmas
2 That is a hard one Irsquom go-
ing with protein shakes because
I cant think of anything
3 Morettirsquos
4 Hopefully Punta Cana (Dominican) - anywhere
with a beach
5Tina amp Rick
6 brown maybe beige
7 Shrek
8 vanilla
9 Kite Runner She reads so many I am just
guessing
10 Me being on my phone too much Me leaving
water glasses on the table is a close second
Ms Earl the Bride
1 Favorite holiday- Christmas
2 Least favorite food-- ketchup
Favorite restaurant-- Morettirsquos
Favorite vacation spot-- Hope-
fully Dominican (Punta Cana)
or New Jersey
5 Parents names--Tina amp Rick
6 Favorite colorndash orange
7 Favorite moviemdash Indiana Jones
8 Favorite ice cream flavor -
something caramel and chocolate
Favorite book-- The Things
They Carry
Biggest pet peevendash being late
Mikemdash leaving cups on table
8
M ost of you know Emily as the outgoing
intelligent cupcake -loving senior who
spends her time in Ms Earlrsquos room
working on the most recent issue of the
Monarch Vibe but what else is there to this busy 364
GPA senior
How long have you written for the Monarch Vibe
4 years I was a reporter freshman and sophomore year
business manager my junior year and editor for my sen-
ior year
What made you want to join the Vibe
Irsquove always loved the news and wanted to be a part of it
What are you involved in here at MHS
Irsquom on the Cross Country team Leo Club NHS In the
Halls the Vibe and book club
What are you going to miss the most about high school
I will miss seeing my close friends when I want and I
will miss the teachers
In all your years of high school whatrsquos your favorite memory
My junior year of Cross Country our team was uber
close after Alexrsquos death we had a lot of parties and had
a lot of fun in Pennsylvania
Whatrsquos your favorite Vibe memory
This past summer when we went to OU for the summer
journalism workshop
Whorsquos your favorite teacher
Ms Earl and journalism class Itrsquos really laid back and
Earl is crazy but I like her
Whatrsquos your plans for your future education
Irsquom going to OU majoring in News and Information Jour-
nalism focusing on broadcasting
If you could go back what would you have done differently
I donrsquot think I would change anything I ended up in a
pretty good place and I donrsquot want to tamper with the
past
How have you as a person changed throughout high school
As a freshman I didnrsquot know what I was going to do and
I didnrsquot know how to make choices that were the best
but now I feel that I have enough experience to make
good choices through college
Would you like to leave advice for the future students follow-
ing in this yearrsquos seniorsrsquo footsteps
Get involved with what you love to do figure out what
you enjoy and figure out what you want to get involved
in Work really hard to reach your goals and donrsquot be-
lieve in senioritis Itrsquos fake You will have to work your
whole life Also fill out as many scholarships as you can
Itrsquos free money towards college
Hart Main
Reporter
9 News News
During her three years on the Monarch Vibe staff in which she served as the
featured editor her senior year Ashley Grubb has made quite an impact Her
bright personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor helped to keep members
of the staff motivated and in good spirits She has a unique sense of style a
major obsession with cats and big heart which sets her apart from others As
she moves on from high school one thing is for sure Ashley will certainly be
missed as a member of the Vibe staff
What are your future plans
I plan on going to Wright State where I will major in motion picture produc-
tion I also hope to have a job and a better car
What will you miss most about high school
All of my friends Ms Earl and her sassiness Overall just being here Irsquom
excited for college but Irsquom still going to miss high school
Is there anything that no one knows about you
Not really Irsquom an open book I still have my blankie which Irsquom taking with
me to college
Where do you see yourself in the next ten years
Pursuing my major and having a job hopefully as a director or something
similar to that and being married to my long-life husband
When you were younger what did you want to be when you were older
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time I used to watch Law and Order
with my mom and she always said I was good at arguing so it made sense
What is your favorite Vibe moment
Last year when Pat Emily Rosa and I would have random dance parties or
when we put Josephrsquos books in the refrigerator
If you could redo anything in the past 4 years what would it be
I would try a lot harder at school I slacked off a lot my freshman year and
now I wish I wouldnrsquot have done that
Who has had the biggest impact on your life
My mom because she always supports everything that I do and no matter
what she hates who I hate She always calls me beautiful
If you could live anywhere where would it be
A cat-friendly neighborhood sohellip not China Just kidding it would be really
nice to live outside Manhattan
Favorite quote to live by
Reading from school lunch fortune cookie ldquoOur happiness is greatest when we con-
tribute most to the happiness of othersrdquo
What is the one thing you want to do before going to college
Go on a long horror movie road trip or maybe a trip to Florida and I want to
spend time with my family
Pet peeves
When people donrsquot yield when people call my cat ugly and pretentious
conceited people
Jordan Fisher is one of our Vibe seniors and is also an important part of our girls
basketball team She is talented at basketball and writing Fisher has been in the Vibe
since her sophomore year and has been writing since Outside of school Jordan is
involved with her brotherrsquos soccer games and has always been supportive of her
brother As well as that she works at McDonalds on 33 and shersquod love for you to
come visit her
What year did you start journalism
I started journalism sophomore year and Irsquove been in it since
Was the vibe something you loved from the beginning
When I first joined journalism I loved to write and I wanted to do something that
involved writing so yes I loved the Vibe from the beginning
Most favorite memory about the vibe year friends
I think my favorite memory from the vibe was last year when Joseph got locked out
he got so mad but it was hilarious
How did the Vibe affect your senior year
The Vibe affected my senior by me having to go out and talk to people I didnrsquot know
Also I had to learn how to balance my schedule This year I got a job so I had to bal-
ance my work school basketball and friends as well
How would you describe your senior year
I would describe my senior year as a pretty amazing Irsquove met so many new people
that I didnrsquot know before and I was more outgoing to where I would just talk to any-
one whether I knew them or not But itrsquos definitely my favorite year out of high
school
And Ms Earl
I would say Ms Earl is one really good teacher and Irsquom glad that I got the chance to
experience her as a teacher and as a person Anyone would be lucky to have had her
as a teacher Oh and I hope she has a wonderful wedding Irsquom going to miss her
What are you going to miss from MHS
Irsquom going to miss the teachers and feeling all the people Irsquove made some pretty good
friends throughout high school and not all of them are seniors so Irsquoll miss all my
underclassmen and the consent jokes they make on the basketball team Irsquod also miss
playing basketball not only did I loved the sport but it also taught me some valuable
life lessons
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to OSU Marion and just commuting back and forth
What are you studying in college
I plan on majoring in school work and minor in rehabilitation for drug rehab
What did you get out of journalism
10 Features Features
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
11 Features Features
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
Sports at Marysville are a big deal to the student
body and this year was no different with all of Marysville High
Schoolrsquos athletics receiving huge support from students and fans
With a wide range of sports throughout all seasons itrsquos easy to
forget the great achievements and victories of the year
Football
The Monarchs football team had some great moments and fin-
ished with a record of 6-4 4-3 in the OCC The Monarchs lose
their starting Quarterback Connor Devine Running Backs Lam
Tse and Joseph Boyd and Tight End Craig Runyan They will
also lose a lot of key players on the defensive side of the ball
With former Head Coach Jeff Gafford moving on and new Head
Coach Morgan Cotter stepping in next year is sure to be a year
full of surprises and rebuilding for the Monarchs
Girlrsquos Soccer
The Lady Monarchs soccer team finished with a record of 8-9-1
and was the high note of the Marysville varsity soccer programs
With Joe McSwords head coach stepping down next season it is
sure to be an interesting season for the girlsrsquo soccer team
Boyrsquos Soccer
The boys soccer team had a subpar season but the Junior Varsity
teams showed promise With these players stepping into roles on
the Varsity team the monarchs are sure to improve
Girlrsquos Tennis
The girls tennis team coached by Mrs Linder went 2-13 this
season Mrs Linderrsquos thoughts on the season ldquoWe had a good
season but it was definitely a rebuilding yearrdquo With a more
experienced team returning next year Linder is optimistic ldquoWersquore
looking to work on our match skills and continuing to improverdquo
Cross Country
The Monarchrsquos Cross Country team had a good season with the
boys and girls teams finishing well at OCCrsquos The Cross Country
Monarchs are losing a lot of senior talent including Senior
Brooke Brown and Senior
Devin Smarra With several
talented young runners mov-
ing up from the middle school
team next year is sure to be a
bright season for the Mon-
archs
Girls Golf
The girls golf team had a great
season especially for senior
Tess Fraser Fraser who is
going on to golf for Kent State
finished Runner Up at the
state tournament Congratula-
Boyrsquos Golf
The monarch boys golf team finished the 2011 season with a 12-16 record in
the OCC With a strong season from senior Rob Balsiger and from up and
coming freshman Wyatt and Morgan Tarrant this was a good year for the
monarchs
Volleyball
This season was a down season for the lady monarchs finishing 0-12 0-7 in
the OCC With a new coach this was definitely a rebuilding year for the
Varsity team
Boysrsquo Basketball
The boys basketball team had an up and down season finishing with a
record of 3-10 0-8 in the OCC A rebuilding season for the monarchs com-
bined with a tough schedule created a difficult season The Monarchs will
lose three key varsity seniors in Zach Laroche Connor DeVine and Craig
Runyan so next season is sure to be an interesting one
Girlsrsquo Basketball
The girlsrsquo basketball team finished with a 2-12 record going 1-8 in the OCC
The Lady Hoops team will gain a lot of skill next season from underclass-
men Hannah Long and Mikayla Knox Next year is looking to be a promis-
ing one
Swimming
The monarch swim team had a good season with the team constantly
growing The Lady Monarchs finished 7th at OCCrsquos and the boys in 8th
With strong performances from senior Quinn Mickelson and younger
brother Gavin a freshman the boys team was greatly improved The Ladies
team loses a lot of strength next year losing several valuable seniors in Lind-
say Rossi Ellie Prinster and Mary Kallinouco Next year is looking like a
promising one for the Monarch swim team
Wrestling
The monarch grapplers had a superb season going undefeated in the OCC
and having 3 wrestlers place at state Freshman Taleb Rahmani was a state
Runner- Up and Juniors Noah Forrider and Chase Boyd finished in the top
8 Next season is going to be a great one for the monarchs with almost all of
the state qualifiers coming back
As the Spring Sports seasons come to an end look for the season recaps on
the Monarch
Vibe Web-
site
Hart Main
Reporter
3
If the announcements havenrsquot made it evident enough then you should
know that Marysville has a robotics team The league is the FIRST Robotics
Competition (FRC) and in 2010 Marysville High School students decided to
join the race The object of this yearrsquos competition was to design a robot that
could shoot basketballs at different hoops and balance on a seven-foot bridge
Marysvillersquos robot Scorpio placed 22nd out of over 50 teams in Cleveland
Ohio at the Buckeye Regional Competition
ldquo[The robotics team was] started in 2010 by Honda engineers interested in
seeing engineering programs develop at MHSrdquo said Isaac Luther sophomore
The FRC season starts in January when the challenge is revealed From that
point they have six weeks to brainstorm prototype build test and fix with
the help of the mentors
ldquoThe mentors are all engineers at Honda and they help to point out flaws and
weak points in our designs and then they would explain why and why not the
designs would work better then others Basically theyrsquore educating the stu-
dentsrdquo said Ricky Sharp junior Whatrsquos quite extraordinary about this compe-
tition though is that aside from using the dangerous tools the students are the
ones who design build and program the robot
But FRC isnrsquot just about building and programming the robot They also need
students to work on getting sponsors communications marketing and fund-
raising which is extremely important because the Marysville FRC team has a
budget of about $20000 a year They get their money through grants and fund-
raising JCPenney is a large sponsor for new teams and covered the $6500 cost
of participating Despite the high figures involved in the budget it only costs
each team member $50 for travel costs ldquoThe organization also welcomes kids
interested in publishing web design and marketing So even if yoursquore not
interested in robotics therersquos other things that students may be interested in
doingrdquo said Mrs Frysinger one of the supervisors for the team
There are high benefits to joining the robotics team Not only does it motivate
students to gain knowledge in science technology engineering and math
(STEM) but it also provides real-world engineering experiences and inspires
minds ldquoIt benefits [the students] with practical application of STEM They have
a deadline so students are forced to meet deadlinesrdquo said Mrs Frysinger Aside
from the inevitable increase in brain-capacity there are also plenty of scholar-
ship opportunities In March 2011 FIRST announced there were $147 million in
scholarships available to participants and one in three applicants are likely to
receive some form of FIRST scholarship money
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
The Marysville Robotics Team with their
robot Scorpio from this yearrsquos competition
4 News News
T his summer after you go to the pool
or hang out with your friends and
have down time you should try to
read a new book Students taking
AP or Honors English have a required summer
reading assignment anyways so another book
with no annotations or essays to do is an easy
task
There are many choices for extra credit that can
raise your grade up by three percent which
could mean a difference in your letter grade for
the first quarter of next year Junior Emily
Savidge says ldquoItrsquos easy points just to read a
book and have the teacher ask you a few ques-
tions Itrsquos nice to know that if I do poorly on an
assignment this can help me get the grade I
wantrdquo
Although reading may not appeal to some stu-
dents there are options with different genres
that might spark an interest Anne Sabol senior
adds ldquoI really liked my book [ A Thousand
Splendid Suns] it was eye opening and kept me
interestedrdquo
You have three months over the summer to read
a book of your choice so when you get bored or
canrsquot fall asleep at night open a book it will be
worth your time
Keep In Mind
1 Points for the nine weeks will not exceed 3
of the grade for the first nine weeks The teacher
who evaluates the student will determine how
much extra credit he gets and pass along that to
the English teacher
2 The points awarded for the nine weeks will
be determined by the quality of the studentrsquos
answers
3 Student will have to complete all major as-
signments for that quarter before the points will
take effect
4 Points will not be averaged in until the end of
the first nine weeks
Jessica Brown
Reporter
For More Information
Click on the hyperlink to be
directed to Amazoncom for
prices and descriptions
5 News News
Juniors
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Mrs Everitt RoomA117
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Mrs Kozak (Miss Earl) Room B228
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Mrs Koukis Room A123
Bean Trees by Barabara Kingsolver
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
Freshman
Painting the Black by Carl Deuker
Mr Gerdeman Room A115
Bleachers by John Grisham
Mr Cotrrill Room A112
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Mrs McConoughey Room A114
Double Dutch by Sharon Draper
MrsKoukis Room A123
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Mrs Boylan Room A220
Sophomores
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
A Time to Kill by John Grisham
MrCottrill Room A112
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebol
Mrs Koukis A123
MrsEveritt A117
October Sky by Homer H Hickman Jr
Mrs Staley Room A116
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Mrs Staley Room A116
Seniors
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Mrs McCononoughey Room A220
Color of Water by James McBride
MrsCastner Room A123
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini
Mrs Everitt Room A123
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
6 News News
S chool Phone Policy Headed to Revision
Rumors of a policy change have been spreading around the district
lately The rumor in question is a change in the use of electronic
devices at school
As of now the school handbook states ldquothe use of any electronic devices
capable of transmitting information off of school property (including but
not limited to cell phones camera phones Blackberries and other PDArsquos
capable of transmitting information) is not permitted in school during
school hours (715 am-232 pm) and such devices must be turned off and
kept completely out of sightrdquo
This policy has been instituted for quite some time but some faculty mem-
bers want a change students also agree that the policy is outdated and due
for an upgrade
Trevor Messer junior says ldquowe should be able to use our phones whenever
we want because everyone already does I use mine all the time anywaysrdquo
Chase Grzeskowiak senior also has a similar view as Messer and says ldquoI
believe that since technology is advancing so should the policyrdquo
Although staff and students are itching for a change it is not that easy Mr
Stackhouse said ldquoA group of teachers are looking at the current policy as
well as other districtrsquos policies and are talking about where things are head-
ing with technology in the classroom They are deciding whether or not
there needs to be a change They can make a recommendation to the Board
but they have to approve it before any change can be maderdquo
Mr Chrispin is supportive of the improvements in the policy because of the
7 News News
advancing technology He says ldquoteachers deem it as an advantageous
concept to the classroom I allowed teachers to experiment [with the new
technology] and it has all been positiverdquo Teachers such as Mr Wirth
Mr Ogle and Mr Jasinski have incorporated Twitter into their lessons
to keep students updated on current assignments or to tweet a problem
to keep students constantly thinking
Chrispin says ldquo[the positive outcomes of using advancing technology] is
a compelling reason to bring up to the Board I think there are good ar-
guments and [the technology experiments] have shown that it can be an
important tool to the classroomrdquo
There is no concrete adjustment to the electronic devices rule but there
may be in the near future if we are patient Other schools such as the
Dublin City Schools
have almost an iden-
tical policy as our
own with a ldquoNo cell
phone or electronic
devicesrdquo rule we
may see an adjust-
ment to their policy
in the near future as
well
Mollie Walters
Reporter
Students are shown here texting in class
The summer is a time to relax and have a good time In all of the free
time you have this summer it would be a good idea to go to a good
movie or concert here in Ohio
This summer is full of some incredible movies
The list of this summers most anticipated movies from IMDBcom
starts off with ldquoThe Dark Knight Risesrdquo a thrilling end to the action
packed batman series
Number two on the list is ldquoPrometheusrdquo This is when a team of experi-
enced explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth
leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe
Number Three is the recently released Avengers which was an incredi-
ble movie Nick Fury of SHIELD brings together a team of super
humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his
army
Fourth on the list is a movie called ldquoMoonrise Kingdomrdquo This is about
a pair of lovers who flee their New England town which causes a local
search party to fan out and find them
Rounding out the top five most anticipated movies of the summer is
ldquoBraverdquo Determined to find her own path in life Princess Merida de-
fies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom Granted one wish
Merda must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly
curse
To view the rest of the summers most Anticipated Movies go to http
wwwimdbcomlist3AW298Hr9Lw This summer is not just about
movies Some might get tired of going and sitting in a dark movie thea-
tre Instead you may want to go to one of the great concerts happening
in Columbus
This summer is full of great bands who want you to come out and enjoy
what they have to show These bands perform at Nationwide Arena and
at the Shottenstein Arena
Nationwide Arena
LMFAO amp Far East Movement Tuesday May 22 700 pm
Miranda Lambert Thursday June 5 730 pm
Big Time Rush Thursday July 5 700 pm
For ticket information go to httpwwwnationwidearenacom
schedule
Shottenstein Arena
Red Hot Chili Peppers Thursday June 4 730 pm
Van Halen Thursday Aug 4 730 pm
Penny
Maid of Honor
1 Favorite holiday--Christmas
2 Least favorite food--Im use-
less No idea
3 Favorite restaurant--Chile
Verde
4 Favorite vacation spot--
anywhere there is a beach
5 Parents names--Rick and Tina
6 Favorite color--green
7 Favorite movie--no idea
8 Favorite ice cream flavor--
not a huge fan of ice cream
9 Favorite book--any she is an
English teacher and reads all the
time
10 Biggest pet peeve--she is so
laid back she does not have many
pet peeves--maybe the fact that
parents are not involved in their
childrsquos education thru high
school
Mike Kozak mdashthe Fianceacute
His response when asked to be
involved in this ldquoOh wow ok I
will do my bestrdquo
1 Christmas
2 That is a hard one Irsquom go-
ing with protein shakes because
I cant think of anything
3 Morettirsquos
4 Hopefully Punta Cana (Dominican) - anywhere
with a beach
5Tina amp Rick
6 brown maybe beige
7 Shrek
8 vanilla
9 Kite Runner She reads so many I am just
guessing
10 Me being on my phone too much Me leaving
water glasses on the table is a close second
Ms Earl the Bride
1 Favorite holiday- Christmas
2 Least favorite food-- ketchup
Favorite restaurant-- Morettirsquos
Favorite vacation spot-- Hope-
fully Dominican (Punta Cana)
or New Jersey
5 Parents names--Tina amp Rick
6 Favorite colorndash orange
7 Favorite moviemdash Indiana Jones
8 Favorite ice cream flavor -
something caramel and chocolate
Favorite book-- The Things
They Carry
Biggest pet peevendash being late
Mikemdash leaving cups on table
8
M ost of you know Emily as the outgoing
intelligent cupcake -loving senior who
spends her time in Ms Earlrsquos room
working on the most recent issue of the
Monarch Vibe but what else is there to this busy 364
GPA senior
How long have you written for the Monarch Vibe
4 years I was a reporter freshman and sophomore year
business manager my junior year and editor for my sen-
ior year
What made you want to join the Vibe
Irsquove always loved the news and wanted to be a part of it
What are you involved in here at MHS
Irsquom on the Cross Country team Leo Club NHS In the
Halls the Vibe and book club
What are you going to miss the most about high school
I will miss seeing my close friends when I want and I
will miss the teachers
In all your years of high school whatrsquos your favorite memory
My junior year of Cross Country our team was uber
close after Alexrsquos death we had a lot of parties and had
a lot of fun in Pennsylvania
Whatrsquos your favorite Vibe memory
This past summer when we went to OU for the summer
journalism workshop
Whorsquos your favorite teacher
Ms Earl and journalism class Itrsquos really laid back and
Earl is crazy but I like her
Whatrsquos your plans for your future education
Irsquom going to OU majoring in News and Information Jour-
nalism focusing on broadcasting
If you could go back what would you have done differently
I donrsquot think I would change anything I ended up in a
pretty good place and I donrsquot want to tamper with the
past
How have you as a person changed throughout high school
As a freshman I didnrsquot know what I was going to do and
I didnrsquot know how to make choices that were the best
but now I feel that I have enough experience to make
good choices through college
Would you like to leave advice for the future students follow-
ing in this yearrsquos seniorsrsquo footsteps
Get involved with what you love to do figure out what
you enjoy and figure out what you want to get involved
in Work really hard to reach your goals and donrsquot be-
lieve in senioritis Itrsquos fake You will have to work your
whole life Also fill out as many scholarships as you can
Itrsquos free money towards college
Hart Main
Reporter
9 News News
During her three years on the Monarch Vibe staff in which she served as the
featured editor her senior year Ashley Grubb has made quite an impact Her
bright personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor helped to keep members
of the staff motivated and in good spirits She has a unique sense of style a
major obsession with cats and big heart which sets her apart from others As
she moves on from high school one thing is for sure Ashley will certainly be
missed as a member of the Vibe staff
What are your future plans
I plan on going to Wright State where I will major in motion picture produc-
tion I also hope to have a job and a better car
What will you miss most about high school
All of my friends Ms Earl and her sassiness Overall just being here Irsquom
excited for college but Irsquom still going to miss high school
Is there anything that no one knows about you
Not really Irsquom an open book I still have my blankie which Irsquom taking with
me to college
Where do you see yourself in the next ten years
Pursuing my major and having a job hopefully as a director or something
similar to that and being married to my long-life husband
When you were younger what did you want to be when you were older
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time I used to watch Law and Order
with my mom and she always said I was good at arguing so it made sense
What is your favorite Vibe moment
Last year when Pat Emily Rosa and I would have random dance parties or
when we put Josephrsquos books in the refrigerator
If you could redo anything in the past 4 years what would it be
I would try a lot harder at school I slacked off a lot my freshman year and
now I wish I wouldnrsquot have done that
Who has had the biggest impact on your life
My mom because she always supports everything that I do and no matter
what she hates who I hate She always calls me beautiful
If you could live anywhere where would it be
A cat-friendly neighborhood sohellip not China Just kidding it would be really
nice to live outside Manhattan
Favorite quote to live by
Reading from school lunch fortune cookie ldquoOur happiness is greatest when we con-
tribute most to the happiness of othersrdquo
What is the one thing you want to do before going to college
Go on a long horror movie road trip or maybe a trip to Florida and I want to
spend time with my family
Pet peeves
When people donrsquot yield when people call my cat ugly and pretentious
conceited people
Jordan Fisher is one of our Vibe seniors and is also an important part of our girls
basketball team She is talented at basketball and writing Fisher has been in the Vibe
since her sophomore year and has been writing since Outside of school Jordan is
involved with her brotherrsquos soccer games and has always been supportive of her
brother As well as that she works at McDonalds on 33 and shersquod love for you to
come visit her
What year did you start journalism
I started journalism sophomore year and Irsquove been in it since
Was the vibe something you loved from the beginning
When I first joined journalism I loved to write and I wanted to do something that
involved writing so yes I loved the Vibe from the beginning
Most favorite memory about the vibe year friends
I think my favorite memory from the vibe was last year when Joseph got locked out
he got so mad but it was hilarious
How did the Vibe affect your senior year
The Vibe affected my senior by me having to go out and talk to people I didnrsquot know
Also I had to learn how to balance my schedule This year I got a job so I had to bal-
ance my work school basketball and friends as well
How would you describe your senior year
I would describe my senior year as a pretty amazing Irsquove met so many new people
that I didnrsquot know before and I was more outgoing to where I would just talk to any-
one whether I knew them or not But itrsquos definitely my favorite year out of high
school
And Ms Earl
I would say Ms Earl is one really good teacher and Irsquom glad that I got the chance to
experience her as a teacher and as a person Anyone would be lucky to have had her
as a teacher Oh and I hope she has a wonderful wedding Irsquom going to miss her
What are you going to miss from MHS
Irsquom going to miss the teachers and feeling all the people Irsquove made some pretty good
friends throughout high school and not all of them are seniors so Irsquoll miss all my
underclassmen and the consent jokes they make on the basketball team Irsquod also miss
playing basketball not only did I loved the sport but it also taught me some valuable
life lessons
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to OSU Marion and just commuting back and forth
What are you studying in college
I plan on majoring in school work and minor in rehabilitation for drug rehab
What did you get out of journalism
10 Features Features
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
11 Features Features
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
If the announcements havenrsquot made it evident enough then you should
know that Marysville has a robotics team The league is the FIRST Robotics
Competition (FRC) and in 2010 Marysville High School students decided to
join the race The object of this yearrsquos competition was to design a robot that
could shoot basketballs at different hoops and balance on a seven-foot bridge
Marysvillersquos robot Scorpio placed 22nd out of over 50 teams in Cleveland
Ohio at the Buckeye Regional Competition
ldquo[The robotics team was] started in 2010 by Honda engineers interested in
seeing engineering programs develop at MHSrdquo said Isaac Luther sophomore
The FRC season starts in January when the challenge is revealed From that
point they have six weeks to brainstorm prototype build test and fix with
the help of the mentors
ldquoThe mentors are all engineers at Honda and they help to point out flaws and
weak points in our designs and then they would explain why and why not the
designs would work better then others Basically theyrsquore educating the stu-
dentsrdquo said Ricky Sharp junior Whatrsquos quite extraordinary about this compe-
tition though is that aside from using the dangerous tools the students are the
ones who design build and program the robot
But FRC isnrsquot just about building and programming the robot They also need
students to work on getting sponsors communications marketing and fund-
raising which is extremely important because the Marysville FRC team has a
budget of about $20000 a year They get their money through grants and fund-
raising JCPenney is a large sponsor for new teams and covered the $6500 cost
of participating Despite the high figures involved in the budget it only costs
each team member $50 for travel costs ldquoThe organization also welcomes kids
interested in publishing web design and marketing So even if yoursquore not
interested in robotics therersquos other things that students may be interested in
doingrdquo said Mrs Frysinger one of the supervisors for the team
There are high benefits to joining the robotics team Not only does it motivate
students to gain knowledge in science technology engineering and math
(STEM) but it also provides real-world engineering experiences and inspires
minds ldquoIt benefits [the students] with practical application of STEM They have
a deadline so students are forced to meet deadlinesrdquo said Mrs Frysinger Aside
from the inevitable increase in brain-capacity there are also plenty of scholar-
ship opportunities In March 2011 FIRST announced there were $147 million in
scholarships available to participants and one in three applicants are likely to
receive some form of FIRST scholarship money
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
The Marysville Robotics Team with their
robot Scorpio from this yearrsquos competition
4 News News
T his summer after you go to the pool
or hang out with your friends and
have down time you should try to
read a new book Students taking
AP or Honors English have a required summer
reading assignment anyways so another book
with no annotations or essays to do is an easy
task
There are many choices for extra credit that can
raise your grade up by three percent which
could mean a difference in your letter grade for
the first quarter of next year Junior Emily
Savidge says ldquoItrsquos easy points just to read a
book and have the teacher ask you a few ques-
tions Itrsquos nice to know that if I do poorly on an
assignment this can help me get the grade I
wantrdquo
Although reading may not appeal to some stu-
dents there are options with different genres
that might spark an interest Anne Sabol senior
adds ldquoI really liked my book [ A Thousand
Splendid Suns] it was eye opening and kept me
interestedrdquo
You have three months over the summer to read
a book of your choice so when you get bored or
canrsquot fall asleep at night open a book it will be
worth your time
Keep In Mind
1 Points for the nine weeks will not exceed 3
of the grade for the first nine weeks The teacher
who evaluates the student will determine how
much extra credit he gets and pass along that to
the English teacher
2 The points awarded for the nine weeks will
be determined by the quality of the studentrsquos
answers
3 Student will have to complete all major as-
signments for that quarter before the points will
take effect
4 Points will not be averaged in until the end of
the first nine weeks
Jessica Brown
Reporter
For More Information
Click on the hyperlink to be
directed to Amazoncom for
prices and descriptions
5 News News
Juniors
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Mrs Everitt RoomA117
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Mrs Kozak (Miss Earl) Room B228
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Mrs Koukis Room A123
Bean Trees by Barabara Kingsolver
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
Freshman
Painting the Black by Carl Deuker
Mr Gerdeman Room A115
Bleachers by John Grisham
Mr Cotrrill Room A112
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Mrs McConoughey Room A114
Double Dutch by Sharon Draper
MrsKoukis Room A123
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Mrs Boylan Room A220
Sophomores
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
A Time to Kill by John Grisham
MrCottrill Room A112
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebol
Mrs Koukis A123
MrsEveritt A117
October Sky by Homer H Hickman Jr
Mrs Staley Room A116
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Mrs Staley Room A116
Seniors
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Mrs McCononoughey Room A220
Color of Water by James McBride
MrsCastner Room A123
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini
Mrs Everitt Room A123
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
6 News News
S chool Phone Policy Headed to Revision
Rumors of a policy change have been spreading around the district
lately The rumor in question is a change in the use of electronic
devices at school
As of now the school handbook states ldquothe use of any electronic devices
capable of transmitting information off of school property (including but
not limited to cell phones camera phones Blackberries and other PDArsquos
capable of transmitting information) is not permitted in school during
school hours (715 am-232 pm) and such devices must be turned off and
kept completely out of sightrdquo
This policy has been instituted for quite some time but some faculty mem-
bers want a change students also agree that the policy is outdated and due
for an upgrade
Trevor Messer junior says ldquowe should be able to use our phones whenever
we want because everyone already does I use mine all the time anywaysrdquo
Chase Grzeskowiak senior also has a similar view as Messer and says ldquoI
believe that since technology is advancing so should the policyrdquo
Although staff and students are itching for a change it is not that easy Mr
Stackhouse said ldquoA group of teachers are looking at the current policy as
well as other districtrsquos policies and are talking about where things are head-
ing with technology in the classroom They are deciding whether or not
there needs to be a change They can make a recommendation to the Board
but they have to approve it before any change can be maderdquo
Mr Chrispin is supportive of the improvements in the policy because of the
7 News News
advancing technology He says ldquoteachers deem it as an advantageous
concept to the classroom I allowed teachers to experiment [with the new
technology] and it has all been positiverdquo Teachers such as Mr Wirth
Mr Ogle and Mr Jasinski have incorporated Twitter into their lessons
to keep students updated on current assignments or to tweet a problem
to keep students constantly thinking
Chrispin says ldquo[the positive outcomes of using advancing technology] is
a compelling reason to bring up to the Board I think there are good ar-
guments and [the technology experiments] have shown that it can be an
important tool to the classroomrdquo
There is no concrete adjustment to the electronic devices rule but there
may be in the near future if we are patient Other schools such as the
Dublin City Schools
have almost an iden-
tical policy as our
own with a ldquoNo cell
phone or electronic
devicesrdquo rule we
may see an adjust-
ment to their policy
in the near future as
well
Mollie Walters
Reporter
Students are shown here texting in class
The summer is a time to relax and have a good time In all of the free
time you have this summer it would be a good idea to go to a good
movie or concert here in Ohio
This summer is full of some incredible movies
The list of this summers most anticipated movies from IMDBcom
starts off with ldquoThe Dark Knight Risesrdquo a thrilling end to the action
packed batman series
Number two on the list is ldquoPrometheusrdquo This is when a team of experi-
enced explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth
leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe
Number Three is the recently released Avengers which was an incredi-
ble movie Nick Fury of SHIELD brings together a team of super
humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his
army
Fourth on the list is a movie called ldquoMoonrise Kingdomrdquo This is about
a pair of lovers who flee their New England town which causes a local
search party to fan out and find them
Rounding out the top five most anticipated movies of the summer is
ldquoBraverdquo Determined to find her own path in life Princess Merida de-
fies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom Granted one wish
Merda must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly
curse
To view the rest of the summers most Anticipated Movies go to http
wwwimdbcomlist3AW298Hr9Lw This summer is not just about
movies Some might get tired of going and sitting in a dark movie thea-
tre Instead you may want to go to one of the great concerts happening
in Columbus
This summer is full of great bands who want you to come out and enjoy
what they have to show These bands perform at Nationwide Arena and
at the Shottenstein Arena
Nationwide Arena
LMFAO amp Far East Movement Tuesday May 22 700 pm
Miranda Lambert Thursday June 5 730 pm
Big Time Rush Thursday July 5 700 pm
For ticket information go to httpwwwnationwidearenacom
schedule
Shottenstein Arena
Red Hot Chili Peppers Thursday June 4 730 pm
Van Halen Thursday Aug 4 730 pm
Penny
Maid of Honor
1 Favorite holiday--Christmas
2 Least favorite food--Im use-
less No idea
3 Favorite restaurant--Chile
Verde
4 Favorite vacation spot--
anywhere there is a beach
5 Parents names--Rick and Tina
6 Favorite color--green
7 Favorite movie--no idea
8 Favorite ice cream flavor--
not a huge fan of ice cream
9 Favorite book--any she is an
English teacher and reads all the
time
10 Biggest pet peeve--she is so
laid back she does not have many
pet peeves--maybe the fact that
parents are not involved in their
childrsquos education thru high
school
Mike Kozak mdashthe Fianceacute
His response when asked to be
involved in this ldquoOh wow ok I
will do my bestrdquo
1 Christmas
2 That is a hard one Irsquom go-
ing with protein shakes because
I cant think of anything
3 Morettirsquos
4 Hopefully Punta Cana (Dominican) - anywhere
with a beach
5Tina amp Rick
6 brown maybe beige
7 Shrek
8 vanilla
9 Kite Runner She reads so many I am just
guessing
10 Me being on my phone too much Me leaving
water glasses on the table is a close second
Ms Earl the Bride
1 Favorite holiday- Christmas
2 Least favorite food-- ketchup
Favorite restaurant-- Morettirsquos
Favorite vacation spot-- Hope-
fully Dominican (Punta Cana)
or New Jersey
5 Parents names--Tina amp Rick
6 Favorite colorndash orange
7 Favorite moviemdash Indiana Jones
8 Favorite ice cream flavor -
something caramel and chocolate
Favorite book-- The Things
They Carry
Biggest pet peevendash being late
Mikemdash leaving cups on table
8
M ost of you know Emily as the outgoing
intelligent cupcake -loving senior who
spends her time in Ms Earlrsquos room
working on the most recent issue of the
Monarch Vibe but what else is there to this busy 364
GPA senior
How long have you written for the Monarch Vibe
4 years I was a reporter freshman and sophomore year
business manager my junior year and editor for my sen-
ior year
What made you want to join the Vibe
Irsquove always loved the news and wanted to be a part of it
What are you involved in here at MHS
Irsquom on the Cross Country team Leo Club NHS In the
Halls the Vibe and book club
What are you going to miss the most about high school
I will miss seeing my close friends when I want and I
will miss the teachers
In all your years of high school whatrsquos your favorite memory
My junior year of Cross Country our team was uber
close after Alexrsquos death we had a lot of parties and had
a lot of fun in Pennsylvania
Whatrsquos your favorite Vibe memory
This past summer when we went to OU for the summer
journalism workshop
Whorsquos your favorite teacher
Ms Earl and journalism class Itrsquos really laid back and
Earl is crazy but I like her
Whatrsquos your plans for your future education
Irsquom going to OU majoring in News and Information Jour-
nalism focusing on broadcasting
If you could go back what would you have done differently
I donrsquot think I would change anything I ended up in a
pretty good place and I donrsquot want to tamper with the
past
How have you as a person changed throughout high school
As a freshman I didnrsquot know what I was going to do and
I didnrsquot know how to make choices that were the best
but now I feel that I have enough experience to make
good choices through college
Would you like to leave advice for the future students follow-
ing in this yearrsquos seniorsrsquo footsteps
Get involved with what you love to do figure out what
you enjoy and figure out what you want to get involved
in Work really hard to reach your goals and donrsquot be-
lieve in senioritis Itrsquos fake You will have to work your
whole life Also fill out as many scholarships as you can
Itrsquos free money towards college
Hart Main
Reporter
9 News News
During her three years on the Monarch Vibe staff in which she served as the
featured editor her senior year Ashley Grubb has made quite an impact Her
bright personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor helped to keep members
of the staff motivated and in good spirits She has a unique sense of style a
major obsession with cats and big heart which sets her apart from others As
she moves on from high school one thing is for sure Ashley will certainly be
missed as a member of the Vibe staff
What are your future plans
I plan on going to Wright State where I will major in motion picture produc-
tion I also hope to have a job and a better car
What will you miss most about high school
All of my friends Ms Earl and her sassiness Overall just being here Irsquom
excited for college but Irsquom still going to miss high school
Is there anything that no one knows about you
Not really Irsquom an open book I still have my blankie which Irsquom taking with
me to college
Where do you see yourself in the next ten years
Pursuing my major and having a job hopefully as a director or something
similar to that and being married to my long-life husband
When you were younger what did you want to be when you were older
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time I used to watch Law and Order
with my mom and she always said I was good at arguing so it made sense
What is your favorite Vibe moment
Last year when Pat Emily Rosa and I would have random dance parties or
when we put Josephrsquos books in the refrigerator
If you could redo anything in the past 4 years what would it be
I would try a lot harder at school I slacked off a lot my freshman year and
now I wish I wouldnrsquot have done that
Who has had the biggest impact on your life
My mom because she always supports everything that I do and no matter
what she hates who I hate She always calls me beautiful
If you could live anywhere where would it be
A cat-friendly neighborhood sohellip not China Just kidding it would be really
nice to live outside Manhattan
Favorite quote to live by
Reading from school lunch fortune cookie ldquoOur happiness is greatest when we con-
tribute most to the happiness of othersrdquo
What is the one thing you want to do before going to college
Go on a long horror movie road trip or maybe a trip to Florida and I want to
spend time with my family
Pet peeves
When people donrsquot yield when people call my cat ugly and pretentious
conceited people
Jordan Fisher is one of our Vibe seniors and is also an important part of our girls
basketball team She is talented at basketball and writing Fisher has been in the Vibe
since her sophomore year and has been writing since Outside of school Jordan is
involved with her brotherrsquos soccer games and has always been supportive of her
brother As well as that she works at McDonalds on 33 and shersquod love for you to
come visit her
What year did you start journalism
I started journalism sophomore year and Irsquove been in it since
Was the vibe something you loved from the beginning
When I first joined journalism I loved to write and I wanted to do something that
involved writing so yes I loved the Vibe from the beginning
Most favorite memory about the vibe year friends
I think my favorite memory from the vibe was last year when Joseph got locked out
he got so mad but it was hilarious
How did the Vibe affect your senior year
The Vibe affected my senior by me having to go out and talk to people I didnrsquot know
Also I had to learn how to balance my schedule This year I got a job so I had to bal-
ance my work school basketball and friends as well
How would you describe your senior year
I would describe my senior year as a pretty amazing Irsquove met so many new people
that I didnrsquot know before and I was more outgoing to where I would just talk to any-
one whether I knew them or not But itrsquos definitely my favorite year out of high
school
And Ms Earl
I would say Ms Earl is one really good teacher and Irsquom glad that I got the chance to
experience her as a teacher and as a person Anyone would be lucky to have had her
as a teacher Oh and I hope she has a wonderful wedding Irsquom going to miss her
What are you going to miss from MHS
Irsquom going to miss the teachers and feeling all the people Irsquove made some pretty good
friends throughout high school and not all of them are seniors so Irsquoll miss all my
underclassmen and the consent jokes they make on the basketball team Irsquod also miss
playing basketball not only did I loved the sport but it also taught me some valuable
life lessons
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to OSU Marion and just commuting back and forth
What are you studying in college
I plan on majoring in school work and minor in rehabilitation for drug rehab
What did you get out of journalism
10 Features Features
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
11 Features Features
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
T his summer after you go to the pool
or hang out with your friends and
have down time you should try to
read a new book Students taking
AP or Honors English have a required summer
reading assignment anyways so another book
with no annotations or essays to do is an easy
task
There are many choices for extra credit that can
raise your grade up by three percent which
could mean a difference in your letter grade for
the first quarter of next year Junior Emily
Savidge says ldquoItrsquos easy points just to read a
book and have the teacher ask you a few ques-
tions Itrsquos nice to know that if I do poorly on an
assignment this can help me get the grade I
wantrdquo
Although reading may not appeal to some stu-
dents there are options with different genres
that might spark an interest Anne Sabol senior
adds ldquoI really liked my book [ A Thousand
Splendid Suns] it was eye opening and kept me
interestedrdquo
You have three months over the summer to read
a book of your choice so when you get bored or
canrsquot fall asleep at night open a book it will be
worth your time
Keep In Mind
1 Points for the nine weeks will not exceed 3
of the grade for the first nine weeks The teacher
who evaluates the student will determine how
much extra credit he gets and pass along that to
the English teacher
2 The points awarded for the nine weeks will
be determined by the quality of the studentrsquos
answers
3 Student will have to complete all major as-
signments for that quarter before the points will
take effect
4 Points will not be averaged in until the end of
the first nine weeks
Jessica Brown
Reporter
For More Information
Click on the hyperlink to be
directed to Amazoncom for
prices and descriptions
5 News News
Juniors
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Mrs Everitt RoomA117
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Mrs Kozak (Miss Earl) Room B228
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Mrs Koukis Room A123
Bean Trees by Barabara Kingsolver
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
Freshman
Painting the Black by Carl Deuker
Mr Gerdeman Room A115
Bleachers by John Grisham
Mr Cotrrill Room A112
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Mrs McConoughey Room A114
Double Dutch by Sharon Draper
MrsKoukis Room A123
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Mrs Boylan Room A220
Sophomores
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
A Time to Kill by John Grisham
MrCottrill Room A112
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebol
Mrs Koukis A123
MrsEveritt A117
October Sky by Homer H Hickman Jr
Mrs Staley Room A116
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Mrs Staley Room A116
Seniors
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Mrs McCononoughey Room A220
Color of Water by James McBride
MrsCastner Room A123
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini
Mrs Everitt Room A123
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
6 News News
S chool Phone Policy Headed to Revision
Rumors of a policy change have been spreading around the district
lately The rumor in question is a change in the use of electronic
devices at school
As of now the school handbook states ldquothe use of any electronic devices
capable of transmitting information off of school property (including but
not limited to cell phones camera phones Blackberries and other PDArsquos
capable of transmitting information) is not permitted in school during
school hours (715 am-232 pm) and such devices must be turned off and
kept completely out of sightrdquo
This policy has been instituted for quite some time but some faculty mem-
bers want a change students also agree that the policy is outdated and due
for an upgrade
Trevor Messer junior says ldquowe should be able to use our phones whenever
we want because everyone already does I use mine all the time anywaysrdquo
Chase Grzeskowiak senior also has a similar view as Messer and says ldquoI
believe that since technology is advancing so should the policyrdquo
Although staff and students are itching for a change it is not that easy Mr
Stackhouse said ldquoA group of teachers are looking at the current policy as
well as other districtrsquos policies and are talking about where things are head-
ing with technology in the classroom They are deciding whether or not
there needs to be a change They can make a recommendation to the Board
but they have to approve it before any change can be maderdquo
Mr Chrispin is supportive of the improvements in the policy because of the
7 News News
advancing technology He says ldquoteachers deem it as an advantageous
concept to the classroom I allowed teachers to experiment [with the new
technology] and it has all been positiverdquo Teachers such as Mr Wirth
Mr Ogle and Mr Jasinski have incorporated Twitter into their lessons
to keep students updated on current assignments or to tweet a problem
to keep students constantly thinking
Chrispin says ldquo[the positive outcomes of using advancing technology] is
a compelling reason to bring up to the Board I think there are good ar-
guments and [the technology experiments] have shown that it can be an
important tool to the classroomrdquo
There is no concrete adjustment to the electronic devices rule but there
may be in the near future if we are patient Other schools such as the
Dublin City Schools
have almost an iden-
tical policy as our
own with a ldquoNo cell
phone or electronic
devicesrdquo rule we
may see an adjust-
ment to their policy
in the near future as
well
Mollie Walters
Reporter
Students are shown here texting in class
The summer is a time to relax and have a good time In all of the free
time you have this summer it would be a good idea to go to a good
movie or concert here in Ohio
This summer is full of some incredible movies
The list of this summers most anticipated movies from IMDBcom
starts off with ldquoThe Dark Knight Risesrdquo a thrilling end to the action
packed batman series
Number two on the list is ldquoPrometheusrdquo This is when a team of experi-
enced explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth
leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe
Number Three is the recently released Avengers which was an incredi-
ble movie Nick Fury of SHIELD brings together a team of super
humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his
army
Fourth on the list is a movie called ldquoMoonrise Kingdomrdquo This is about
a pair of lovers who flee their New England town which causes a local
search party to fan out and find them
Rounding out the top five most anticipated movies of the summer is
ldquoBraverdquo Determined to find her own path in life Princess Merida de-
fies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom Granted one wish
Merda must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly
curse
To view the rest of the summers most Anticipated Movies go to http
wwwimdbcomlist3AW298Hr9Lw This summer is not just about
movies Some might get tired of going and sitting in a dark movie thea-
tre Instead you may want to go to one of the great concerts happening
in Columbus
This summer is full of great bands who want you to come out and enjoy
what they have to show These bands perform at Nationwide Arena and
at the Shottenstein Arena
Nationwide Arena
LMFAO amp Far East Movement Tuesday May 22 700 pm
Miranda Lambert Thursday June 5 730 pm
Big Time Rush Thursday July 5 700 pm
For ticket information go to httpwwwnationwidearenacom
schedule
Shottenstein Arena
Red Hot Chili Peppers Thursday June 4 730 pm
Van Halen Thursday Aug 4 730 pm
Penny
Maid of Honor
1 Favorite holiday--Christmas
2 Least favorite food--Im use-
less No idea
3 Favorite restaurant--Chile
Verde
4 Favorite vacation spot--
anywhere there is a beach
5 Parents names--Rick and Tina
6 Favorite color--green
7 Favorite movie--no idea
8 Favorite ice cream flavor--
not a huge fan of ice cream
9 Favorite book--any she is an
English teacher and reads all the
time
10 Biggest pet peeve--she is so
laid back she does not have many
pet peeves--maybe the fact that
parents are not involved in their
childrsquos education thru high
school
Mike Kozak mdashthe Fianceacute
His response when asked to be
involved in this ldquoOh wow ok I
will do my bestrdquo
1 Christmas
2 That is a hard one Irsquom go-
ing with protein shakes because
I cant think of anything
3 Morettirsquos
4 Hopefully Punta Cana (Dominican) - anywhere
with a beach
5Tina amp Rick
6 brown maybe beige
7 Shrek
8 vanilla
9 Kite Runner She reads so many I am just
guessing
10 Me being on my phone too much Me leaving
water glasses on the table is a close second
Ms Earl the Bride
1 Favorite holiday- Christmas
2 Least favorite food-- ketchup
Favorite restaurant-- Morettirsquos
Favorite vacation spot-- Hope-
fully Dominican (Punta Cana)
or New Jersey
5 Parents names--Tina amp Rick
6 Favorite colorndash orange
7 Favorite moviemdash Indiana Jones
8 Favorite ice cream flavor -
something caramel and chocolate
Favorite book-- The Things
They Carry
Biggest pet peevendash being late
Mikemdash leaving cups on table
8
M ost of you know Emily as the outgoing
intelligent cupcake -loving senior who
spends her time in Ms Earlrsquos room
working on the most recent issue of the
Monarch Vibe but what else is there to this busy 364
GPA senior
How long have you written for the Monarch Vibe
4 years I was a reporter freshman and sophomore year
business manager my junior year and editor for my sen-
ior year
What made you want to join the Vibe
Irsquove always loved the news and wanted to be a part of it
What are you involved in here at MHS
Irsquom on the Cross Country team Leo Club NHS In the
Halls the Vibe and book club
What are you going to miss the most about high school
I will miss seeing my close friends when I want and I
will miss the teachers
In all your years of high school whatrsquos your favorite memory
My junior year of Cross Country our team was uber
close after Alexrsquos death we had a lot of parties and had
a lot of fun in Pennsylvania
Whatrsquos your favorite Vibe memory
This past summer when we went to OU for the summer
journalism workshop
Whorsquos your favorite teacher
Ms Earl and journalism class Itrsquos really laid back and
Earl is crazy but I like her
Whatrsquos your plans for your future education
Irsquom going to OU majoring in News and Information Jour-
nalism focusing on broadcasting
If you could go back what would you have done differently
I donrsquot think I would change anything I ended up in a
pretty good place and I donrsquot want to tamper with the
past
How have you as a person changed throughout high school
As a freshman I didnrsquot know what I was going to do and
I didnrsquot know how to make choices that were the best
but now I feel that I have enough experience to make
good choices through college
Would you like to leave advice for the future students follow-
ing in this yearrsquos seniorsrsquo footsteps
Get involved with what you love to do figure out what
you enjoy and figure out what you want to get involved
in Work really hard to reach your goals and donrsquot be-
lieve in senioritis Itrsquos fake You will have to work your
whole life Also fill out as many scholarships as you can
Itrsquos free money towards college
Hart Main
Reporter
9 News News
During her three years on the Monarch Vibe staff in which she served as the
featured editor her senior year Ashley Grubb has made quite an impact Her
bright personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor helped to keep members
of the staff motivated and in good spirits She has a unique sense of style a
major obsession with cats and big heart which sets her apart from others As
she moves on from high school one thing is for sure Ashley will certainly be
missed as a member of the Vibe staff
What are your future plans
I plan on going to Wright State where I will major in motion picture produc-
tion I also hope to have a job and a better car
What will you miss most about high school
All of my friends Ms Earl and her sassiness Overall just being here Irsquom
excited for college but Irsquom still going to miss high school
Is there anything that no one knows about you
Not really Irsquom an open book I still have my blankie which Irsquom taking with
me to college
Where do you see yourself in the next ten years
Pursuing my major and having a job hopefully as a director or something
similar to that and being married to my long-life husband
When you were younger what did you want to be when you were older
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time I used to watch Law and Order
with my mom and she always said I was good at arguing so it made sense
What is your favorite Vibe moment
Last year when Pat Emily Rosa and I would have random dance parties or
when we put Josephrsquos books in the refrigerator
If you could redo anything in the past 4 years what would it be
I would try a lot harder at school I slacked off a lot my freshman year and
now I wish I wouldnrsquot have done that
Who has had the biggest impact on your life
My mom because she always supports everything that I do and no matter
what she hates who I hate She always calls me beautiful
If you could live anywhere where would it be
A cat-friendly neighborhood sohellip not China Just kidding it would be really
nice to live outside Manhattan
Favorite quote to live by
Reading from school lunch fortune cookie ldquoOur happiness is greatest when we con-
tribute most to the happiness of othersrdquo
What is the one thing you want to do before going to college
Go on a long horror movie road trip or maybe a trip to Florida and I want to
spend time with my family
Pet peeves
When people donrsquot yield when people call my cat ugly and pretentious
conceited people
Jordan Fisher is one of our Vibe seniors and is also an important part of our girls
basketball team She is talented at basketball and writing Fisher has been in the Vibe
since her sophomore year and has been writing since Outside of school Jordan is
involved with her brotherrsquos soccer games and has always been supportive of her
brother As well as that she works at McDonalds on 33 and shersquod love for you to
come visit her
What year did you start journalism
I started journalism sophomore year and Irsquove been in it since
Was the vibe something you loved from the beginning
When I first joined journalism I loved to write and I wanted to do something that
involved writing so yes I loved the Vibe from the beginning
Most favorite memory about the vibe year friends
I think my favorite memory from the vibe was last year when Joseph got locked out
he got so mad but it was hilarious
How did the Vibe affect your senior year
The Vibe affected my senior by me having to go out and talk to people I didnrsquot know
Also I had to learn how to balance my schedule This year I got a job so I had to bal-
ance my work school basketball and friends as well
How would you describe your senior year
I would describe my senior year as a pretty amazing Irsquove met so many new people
that I didnrsquot know before and I was more outgoing to where I would just talk to any-
one whether I knew them or not But itrsquos definitely my favorite year out of high
school
And Ms Earl
I would say Ms Earl is one really good teacher and Irsquom glad that I got the chance to
experience her as a teacher and as a person Anyone would be lucky to have had her
as a teacher Oh and I hope she has a wonderful wedding Irsquom going to miss her
What are you going to miss from MHS
Irsquom going to miss the teachers and feeling all the people Irsquove made some pretty good
friends throughout high school and not all of them are seniors so Irsquoll miss all my
underclassmen and the consent jokes they make on the basketball team Irsquod also miss
playing basketball not only did I loved the sport but it also taught me some valuable
life lessons
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to OSU Marion and just commuting back and forth
What are you studying in college
I plan on majoring in school work and minor in rehabilitation for drug rehab
What did you get out of journalism
10 Features Features
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
11 Features Features
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
Juniors
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Mrs Everitt RoomA117
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Mrs Kozak (Miss Earl) Room B228
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Mrs Koukis Room A123
Bean Trees by Barabara Kingsolver
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
Freshman
Painting the Black by Carl Deuker
Mr Gerdeman Room A115
Bleachers by John Grisham
Mr Cotrrill Room A112
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Mrs McConoughey Room A114
Double Dutch by Sharon Draper
MrsKoukis Room A123
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Mrs Boylan Room A220
Sophomores
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
A Time to Kill by John Grisham
MrCottrill Room A112
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebol
Mrs Koukis A123
MrsEveritt A117
October Sky by Homer H Hickman Jr
Mrs Staley Room A116
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Mrs Staley Room A116
Seniors
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Mrs McCononoughey Room A220
Color of Water by James McBride
MrsCastner Room A123
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini
Mrs Everitt Room A123
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Mrs Hinderer Room A116
6 News News
S chool Phone Policy Headed to Revision
Rumors of a policy change have been spreading around the district
lately The rumor in question is a change in the use of electronic
devices at school
As of now the school handbook states ldquothe use of any electronic devices
capable of transmitting information off of school property (including but
not limited to cell phones camera phones Blackberries and other PDArsquos
capable of transmitting information) is not permitted in school during
school hours (715 am-232 pm) and such devices must be turned off and
kept completely out of sightrdquo
This policy has been instituted for quite some time but some faculty mem-
bers want a change students also agree that the policy is outdated and due
for an upgrade
Trevor Messer junior says ldquowe should be able to use our phones whenever
we want because everyone already does I use mine all the time anywaysrdquo
Chase Grzeskowiak senior also has a similar view as Messer and says ldquoI
believe that since technology is advancing so should the policyrdquo
Although staff and students are itching for a change it is not that easy Mr
Stackhouse said ldquoA group of teachers are looking at the current policy as
well as other districtrsquos policies and are talking about where things are head-
ing with technology in the classroom They are deciding whether or not
there needs to be a change They can make a recommendation to the Board
but they have to approve it before any change can be maderdquo
Mr Chrispin is supportive of the improvements in the policy because of the
7 News News
advancing technology He says ldquoteachers deem it as an advantageous
concept to the classroom I allowed teachers to experiment [with the new
technology] and it has all been positiverdquo Teachers such as Mr Wirth
Mr Ogle and Mr Jasinski have incorporated Twitter into their lessons
to keep students updated on current assignments or to tweet a problem
to keep students constantly thinking
Chrispin says ldquo[the positive outcomes of using advancing technology] is
a compelling reason to bring up to the Board I think there are good ar-
guments and [the technology experiments] have shown that it can be an
important tool to the classroomrdquo
There is no concrete adjustment to the electronic devices rule but there
may be in the near future if we are patient Other schools such as the
Dublin City Schools
have almost an iden-
tical policy as our
own with a ldquoNo cell
phone or electronic
devicesrdquo rule we
may see an adjust-
ment to their policy
in the near future as
well
Mollie Walters
Reporter
Students are shown here texting in class
The summer is a time to relax and have a good time In all of the free
time you have this summer it would be a good idea to go to a good
movie or concert here in Ohio
This summer is full of some incredible movies
The list of this summers most anticipated movies from IMDBcom
starts off with ldquoThe Dark Knight Risesrdquo a thrilling end to the action
packed batman series
Number two on the list is ldquoPrometheusrdquo This is when a team of experi-
enced explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth
leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe
Number Three is the recently released Avengers which was an incredi-
ble movie Nick Fury of SHIELD brings together a team of super
humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his
army
Fourth on the list is a movie called ldquoMoonrise Kingdomrdquo This is about
a pair of lovers who flee their New England town which causes a local
search party to fan out and find them
Rounding out the top five most anticipated movies of the summer is
ldquoBraverdquo Determined to find her own path in life Princess Merida de-
fies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom Granted one wish
Merda must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly
curse
To view the rest of the summers most Anticipated Movies go to http
wwwimdbcomlist3AW298Hr9Lw This summer is not just about
movies Some might get tired of going and sitting in a dark movie thea-
tre Instead you may want to go to one of the great concerts happening
in Columbus
This summer is full of great bands who want you to come out and enjoy
what they have to show These bands perform at Nationwide Arena and
at the Shottenstein Arena
Nationwide Arena
LMFAO amp Far East Movement Tuesday May 22 700 pm
Miranda Lambert Thursday June 5 730 pm
Big Time Rush Thursday July 5 700 pm
For ticket information go to httpwwwnationwidearenacom
schedule
Shottenstein Arena
Red Hot Chili Peppers Thursday June 4 730 pm
Van Halen Thursday Aug 4 730 pm
Penny
Maid of Honor
1 Favorite holiday--Christmas
2 Least favorite food--Im use-
less No idea
3 Favorite restaurant--Chile
Verde
4 Favorite vacation spot--
anywhere there is a beach
5 Parents names--Rick and Tina
6 Favorite color--green
7 Favorite movie--no idea
8 Favorite ice cream flavor--
not a huge fan of ice cream
9 Favorite book--any she is an
English teacher and reads all the
time
10 Biggest pet peeve--she is so
laid back she does not have many
pet peeves--maybe the fact that
parents are not involved in their
childrsquos education thru high
school
Mike Kozak mdashthe Fianceacute
His response when asked to be
involved in this ldquoOh wow ok I
will do my bestrdquo
1 Christmas
2 That is a hard one Irsquom go-
ing with protein shakes because
I cant think of anything
3 Morettirsquos
4 Hopefully Punta Cana (Dominican) - anywhere
with a beach
5Tina amp Rick
6 brown maybe beige
7 Shrek
8 vanilla
9 Kite Runner She reads so many I am just
guessing
10 Me being on my phone too much Me leaving
water glasses on the table is a close second
Ms Earl the Bride
1 Favorite holiday- Christmas
2 Least favorite food-- ketchup
Favorite restaurant-- Morettirsquos
Favorite vacation spot-- Hope-
fully Dominican (Punta Cana)
or New Jersey
5 Parents names--Tina amp Rick
6 Favorite colorndash orange
7 Favorite moviemdash Indiana Jones
8 Favorite ice cream flavor -
something caramel and chocolate
Favorite book-- The Things
They Carry
Biggest pet peevendash being late
Mikemdash leaving cups on table
8
M ost of you know Emily as the outgoing
intelligent cupcake -loving senior who
spends her time in Ms Earlrsquos room
working on the most recent issue of the
Monarch Vibe but what else is there to this busy 364
GPA senior
How long have you written for the Monarch Vibe
4 years I was a reporter freshman and sophomore year
business manager my junior year and editor for my sen-
ior year
What made you want to join the Vibe
Irsquove always loved the news and wanted to be a part of it
What are you involved in here at MHS
Irsquom on the Cross Country team Leo Club NHS In the
Halls the Vibe and book club
What are you going to miss the most about high school
I will miss seeing my close friends when I want and I
will miss the teachers
In all your years of high school whatrsquos your favorite memory
My junior year of Cross Country our team was uber
close after Alexrsquos death we had a lot of parties and had
a lot of fun in Pennsylvania
Whatrsquos your favorite Vibe memory
This past summer when we went to OU for the summer
journalism workshop
Whorsquos your favorite teacher
Ms Earl and journalism class Itrsquos really laid back and
Earl is crazy but I like her
Whatrsquos your plans for your future education
Irsquom going to OU majoring in News and Information Jour-
nalism focusing on broadcasting
If you could go back what would you have done differently
I donrsquot think I would change anything I ended up in a
pretty good place and I donrsquot want to tamper with the
past
How have you as a person changed throughout high school
As a freshman I didnrsquot know what I was going to do and
I didnrsquot know how to make choices that were the best
but now I feel that I have enough experience to make
good choices through college
Would you like to leave advice for the future students follow-
ing in this yearrsquos seniorsrsquo footsteps
Get involved with what you love to do figure out what
you enjoy and figure out what you want to get involved
in Work really hard to reach your goals and donrsquot be-
lieve in senioritis Itrsquos fake You will have to work your
whole life Also fill out as many scholarships as you can
Itrsquos free money towards college
Hart Main
Reporter
9 News News
During her three years on the Monarch Vibe staff in which she served as the
featured editor her senior year Ashley Grubb has made quite an impact Her
bright personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor helped to keep members
of the staff motivated and in good spirits She has a unique sense of style a
major obsession with cats and big heart which sets her apart from others As
she moves on from high school one thing is for sure Ashley will certainly be
missed as a member of the Vibe staff
What are your future plans
I plan on going to Wright State where I will major in motion picture produc-
tion I also hope to have a job and a better car
What will you miss most about high school
All of my friends Ms Earl and her sassiness Overall just being here Irsquom
excited for college but Irsquom still going to miss high school
Is there anything that no one knows about you
Not really Irsquom an open book I still have my blankie which Irsquom taking with
me to college
Where do you see yourself in the next ten years
Pursuing my major and having a job hopefully as a director or something
similar to that and being married to my long-life husband
When you were younger what did you want to be when you were older
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time I used to watch Law and Order
with my mom and she always said I was good at arguing so it made sense
What is your favorite Vibe moment
Last year when Pat Emily Rosa and I would have random dance parties or
when we put Josephrsquos books in the refrigerator
If you could redo anything in the past 4 years what would it be
I would try a lot harder at school I slacked off a lot my freshman year and
now I wish I wouldnrsquot have done that
Who has had the biggest impact on your life
My mom because she always supports everything that I do and no matter
what she hates who I hate She always calls me beautiful
If you could live anywhere where would it be
A cat-friendly neighborhood sohellip not China Just kidding it would be really
nice to live outside Manhattan
Favorite quote to live by
Reading from school lunch fortune cookie ldquoOur happiness is greatest when we con-
tribute most to the happiness of othersrdquo
What is the one thing you want to do before going to college
Go on a long horror movie road trip or maybe a trip to Florida and I want to
spend time with my family
Pet peeves
When people donrsquot yield when people call my cat ugly and pretentious
conceited people
Jordan Fisher is one of our Vibe seniors and is also an important part of our girls
basketball team She is talented at basketball and writing Fisher has been in the Vibe
since her sophomore year and has been writing since Outside of school Jordan is
involved with her brotherrsquos soccer games and has always been supportive of her
brother As well as that she works at McDonalds on 33 and shersquod love for you to
come visit her
What year did you start journalism
I started journalism sophomore year and Irsquove been in it since
Was the vibe something you loved from the beginning
When I first joined journalism I loved to write and I wanted to do something that
involved writing so yes I loved the Vibe from the beginning
Most favorite memory about the vibe year friends
I think my favorite memory from the vibe was last year when Joseph got locked out
he got so mad but it was hilarious
How did the Vibe affect your senior year
The Vibe affected my senior by me having to go out and talk to people I didnrsquot know
Also I had to learn how to balance my schedule This year I got a job so I had to bal-
ance my work school basketball and friends as well
How would you describe your senior year
I would describe my senior year as a pretty amazing Irsquove met so many new people
that I didnrsquot know before and I was more outgoing to where I would just talk to any-
one whether I knew them or not But itrsquos definitely my favorite year out of high
school
And Ms Earl
I would say Ms Earl is one really good teacher and Irsquom glad that I got the chance to
experience her as a teacher and as a person Anyone would be lucky to have had her
as a teacher Oh and I hope she has a wonderful wedding Irsquom going to miss her
What are you going to miss from MHS
Irsquom going to miss the teachers and feeling all the people Irsquove made some pretty good
friends throughout high school and not all of them are seniors so Irsquoll miss all my
underclassmen and the consent jokes they make on the basketball team Irsquod also miss
playing basketball not only did I loved the sport but it also taught me some valuable
life lessons
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to OSU Marion and just commuting back and forth
What are you studying in college
I plan on majoring in school work and minor in rehabilitation for drug rehab
What did you get out of journalism
10 Features Features
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
11 Features Features
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
S chool Phone Policy Headed to Revision
Rumors of a policy change have been spreading around the district
lately The rumor in question is a change in the use of electronic
devices at school
As of now the school handbook states ldquothe use of any electronic devices
capable of transmitting information off of school property (including but
not limited to cell phones camera phones Blackberries and other PDArsquos
capable of transmitting information) is not permitted in school during
school hours (715 am-232 pm) and such devices must be turned off and
kept completely out of sightrdquo
This policy has been instituted for quite some time but some faculty mem-
bers want a change students also agree that the policy is outdated and due
for an upgrade
Trevor Messer junior says ldquowe should be able to use our phones whenever
we want because everyone already does I use mine all the time anywaysrdquo
Chase Grzeskowiak senior also has a similar view as Messer and says ldquoI
believe that since technology is advancing so should the policyrdquo
Although staff and students are itching for a change it is not that easy Mr
Stackhouse said ldquoA group of teachers are looking at the current policy as
well as other districtrsquos policies and are talking about where things are head-
ing with technology in the classroom They are deciding whether or not
there needs to be a change They can make a recommendation to the Board
but they have to approve it before any change can be maderdquo
Mr Chrispin is supportive of the improvements in the policy because of the
7 News News
advancing technology He says ldquoteachers deem it as an advantageous
concept to the classroom I allowed teachers to experiment [with the new
technology] and it has all been positiverdquo Teachers such as Mr Wirth
Mr Ogle and Mr Jasinski have incorporated Twitter into their lessons
to keep students updated on current assignments or to tweet a problem
to keep students constantly thinking
Chrispin says ldquo[the positive outcomes of using advancing technology] is
a compelling reason to bring up to the Board I think there are good ar-
guments and [the technology experiments] have shown that it can be an
important tool to the classroomrdquo
There is no concrete adjustment to the electronic devices rule but there
may be in the near future if we are patient Other schools such as the
Dublin City Schools
have almost an iden-
tical policy as our
own with a ldquoNo cell
phone or electronic
devicesrdquo rule we
may see an adjust-
ment to their policy
in the near future as
well
Mollie Walters
Reporter
Students are shown here texting in class
The summer is a time to relax and have a good time In all of the free
time you have this summer it would be a good idea to go to a good
movie or concert here in Ohio
This summer is full of some incredible movies
The list of this summers most anticipated movies from IMDBcom
starts off with ldquoThe Dark Knight Risesrdquo a thrilling end to the action
packed batman series
Number two on the list is ldquoPrometheusrdquo This is when a team of experi-
enced explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth
leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe
Number Three is the recently released Avengers which was an incredi-
ble movie Nick Fury of SHIELD brings together a team of super
humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his
army
Fourth on the list is a movie called ldquoMoonrise Kingdomrdquo This is about
a pair of lovers who flee their New England town which causes a local
search party to fan out and find them
Rounding out the top five most anticipated movies of the summer is
ldquoBraverdquo Determined to find her own path in life Princess Merida de-
fies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom Granted one wish
Merda must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly
curse
To view the rest of the summers most Anticipated Movies go to http
wwwimdbcomlist3AW298Hr9Lw This summer is not just about
movies Some might get tired of going and sitting in a dark movie thea-
tre Instead you may want to go to one of the great concerts happening
in Columbus
This summer is full of great bands who want you to come out and enjoy
what they have to show These bands perform at Nationwide Arena and
at the Shottenstein Arena
Nationwide Arena
LMFAO amp Far East Movement Tuesday May 22 700 pm
Miranda Lambert Thursday June 5 730 pm
Big Time Rush Thursday July 5 700 pm
For ticket information go to httpwwwnationwidearenacom
schedule
Shottenstein Arena
Red Hot Chili Peppers Thursday June 4 730 pm
Van Halen Thursday Aug 4 730 pm
Penny
Maid of Honor
1 Favorite holiday--Christmas
2 Least favorite food--Im use-
less No idea
3 Favorite restaurant--Chile
Verde
4 Favorite vacation spot--
anywhere there is a beach
5 Parents names--Rick and Tina
6 Favorite color--green
7 Favorite movie--no idea
8 Favorite ice cream flavor--
not a huge fan of ice cream
9 Favorite book--any she is an
English teacher and reads all the
time
10 Biggest pet peeve--she is so
laid back she does not have many
pet peeves--maybe the fact that
parents are not involved in their
childrsquos education thru high
school
Mike Kozak mdashthe Fianceacute
His response when asked to be
involved in this ldquoOh wow ok I
will do my bestrdquo
1 Christmas
2 That is a hard one Irsquom go-
ing with protein shakes because
I cant think of anything
3 Morettirsquos
4 Hopefully Punta Cana (Dominican) - anywhere
with a beach
5Tina amp Rick
6 brown maybe beige
7 Shrek
8 vanilla
9 Kite Runner She reads so many I am just
guessing
10 Me being on my phone too much Me leaving
water glasses on the table is a close second
Ms Earl the Bride
1 Favorite holiday- Christmas
2 Least favorite food-- ketchup
Favorite restaurant-- Morettirsquos
Favorite vacation spot-- Hope-
fully Dominican (Punta Cana)
or New Jersey
5 Parents names--Tina amp Rick
6 Favorite colorndash orange
7 Favorite moviemdash Indiana Jones
8 Favorite ice cream flavor -
something caramel and chocolate
Favorite book-- The Things
They Carry
Biggest pet peevendash being late
Mikemdash leaving cups on table
8
M ost of you know Emily as the outgoing
intelligent cupcake -loving senior who
spends her time in Ms Earlrsquos room
working on the most recent issue of the
Monarch Vibe but what else is there to this busy 364
GPA senior
How long have you written for the Monarch Vibe
4 years I was a reporter freshman and sophomore year
business manager my junior year and editor for my sen-
ior year
What made you want to join the Vibe
Irsquove always loved the news and wanted to be a part of it
What are you involved in here at MHS
Irsquom on the Cross Country team Leo Club NHS In the
Halls the Vibe and book club
What are you going to miss the most about high school
I will miss seeing my close friends when I want and I
will miss the teachers
In all your years of high school whatrsquos your favorite memory
My junior year of Cross Country our team was uber
close after Alexrsquos death we had a lot of parties and had
a lot of fun in Pennsylvania
Whatrsquos your favorite Vibe memory
This past summer when we went to OU for the summer
journalism workshop
Whorsquos your favorite teacher
Ms Earl and journalism class Itrsquos really laid back and
Earl is crazy but I like her
Whatrsquos your plans for your future education
Irsquom going to OU majoring in News and Information Jour-
nalism focusing on broadcasting
If you could go back what would you have done differently
I donrsquot think I would change anything I ended up in a
pretty good place and I donrsquot want to tamper with the
past
How have you as a person changed throughout high school
As a freshman I didnrsquot know what I was going to do and
I didnrsquot know how to make choices that were the best
but now I feel that I have enough experience to make
good choices through college
Would you like to leave advice for the future students follow-
ing in this yearrsquos seniorsrsquo footsteps
Get involved with what you love to do figure out what
you enjoy and figure out what you want to get involved
in Work really hard to reach your goals and donrsquot be-
lieve in senioritis Itrsquos fake You will have to work your
whole life Also fill out as many scholarships as you can
Itrsquos free money towards college
Hart Main
Reporter
9 News News
During her three years on the Monarch Vibe staff in which she served as the
featured editor her senior year Ashley Grubb has made quite an impact Her
bright personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor helped to keep members
of the staff motivated and in good spirits She has a unique sense of style a
major obsession with cats and big heart which sets her apart from others As
she moves on from high school one thing is for sure Ashley will certainly be
missed as a member of the Vibe staff
What are your future plans
I plan on going to Wright State where I will major in motion picture produc-
tion I also hope to have a job and a better car
What will you miss most about high school
All of my friends Ms Earl and her sassiness Overall just being here Irsquom
excited for college but Irsquom still going to miss high school
Is there anything that no one knows about you
Not really Irsquom an open book I still have my blankie which Irsquom taking with
me to college
Where do you see yourself in the next ten years
Pursuing my major and having a job hopefully as a director or something
similar to that and being married to my long-life husband
When you were younger what did you want to be when you were older
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time I used to watch Law and Order
with my mom and she always said I was good at arguing so it made sense
What is your favorite Vibe moment
Last year when Pat Emily Rosa and I would have random dance parties or
when we put Josephrsquos books in the refrigerator
If you could redo anything in the past 4 years what would it be
I would try a lot harder at school I slacked off a lot my freshman year and
now I wish I wouldnrsquot have done that
Who has had the biggest impact on your life
My mom because she always supports everything that I do and no matter
what she hates who I hate She always calls me beautiful
If you could live anywhere where would it be
A cat-friendly neighborhood sohellip not China Just kidding it would be really
nice to live outside Manhattan
Favorite quote to live by
Reading from school lunch fortune cookie ldquoOur happiness is greatest when we con-
tribute most to the happiness of othersrdquo
What is the one thing you want to do before going to college
Go on a long horror movie road trip or maybe a trip to Florida and I want to
spend time with my family
Pet peeves
When people donrsquot yield when people call my cat ugly and pretentious
conceited people
Jordan Fisher is one of our Vibe seniors and is also an important part of our girls
basketball team She is talented at basketball and writing Fisher has been in the Vibe
since her sophomore year and has been writing since Outside of school Jordan is
involved with her brotherrsquos soccer games and has always been supportive of her
brother As well as that she works at McDonalds on 33 and shersquod love for you to
come visit her
What year did you start journalism
I started journalism sophomore year and Irsquove been in it since
Was the vibe something you loved from the beginning
When I first joined journalism I loved to write and I wanted to do something that
involved writing so yes I loved the Vibe from the beginning
Most favorite memory about the vibe year friends
I think my favorite memory from the vibe was last year when Joseph got locked out
he got so mad but it was hilarious
How did the Vibe affect your senior year
The Vibe affected my senior by me having to go out and talk to people I didnrsquot know
Also I had to learn how to balance my schedule This year I got a job so I had to bal-
ance my work school basketball and friends as well
How would you describe your senior year
I would describe my senior year as a pretty amazing Irsquove met so many new people
that I didnrsquot know before and I was more outgoing to where I would just talk to any-
one whether I knew them or not But itrsquos definitely my favorite year out of high
school
And Ms Earl
I would say Ms Earl is one really good teacher and Irsquom glad that I got the chance to
experience her as a teacher and as a person Anyone would be lucky to have had her
as a teacher Oh and I hope she has a wonderful wedding Irsquom going to miss her
What are you going to miss from MHS
Irsquom going to miss the teachers and feeling all the people Irsquove made some pretty good
friends throughout high school and not all of them are seniors so Irsquoll miss all my
underclassmen and the consent jokes they make on the basketball team Irsquod also miss
playing basketball not only did I loved the sport but it also taught me some valuable
life lessons
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to OSU Marion and just commuting back and forth
What are you studying in college
I plan on majoring in school work and minor in rehabilitation for drug rehab
What did you get out of journalism
10 Features Features
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
11 Features Features
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
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21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
Penny
Maid of Honor
1 Favorite holiday--Christmas
2 Least favorite food--Im use-
less No idea
3 Favorite restaurant--Chile
Verde
4 Favorite vacation spot--
anywhere there is a beach
5 Parents names--Rick and Tina
6 Favorite color--green
7 Favorite movie--no idea
8 Favorite ice cream flavor--
not a huge fan of ice cream
9 Favorite book--any she is an
English teacher and reads all the
time
10 Biggest pet peeve--she is so
laid back she does not have many
pet peeves--maybe the fact that
parents are not involved in their
childrsquos education thru high
school
Mike Kozak mdashthe Fianceacute
His response when asked to be
involved in this ldquoOh wow ok I
will do my bestrdquo
1 Christmas
2 That is a hard one Irsquom go-
ing with protein shakes because
I cant think of anything
3 Morettirsquos
4 Hopefully Punta Cana (Dominican) - anywhere
with a beach
5Tina amp Rick
6 brown maybe beige
7 Shrek
8 vanilla
9 Kite Runner She reads so many I am just
guessing
10 Me being on my phone too much Me leaving
water glasses on the table is a close second
Ms Earl the Bride
1 Favorite holiday- Christmas
2 Least favorite food-- ketchup
Favorite restaurant-- Morettirsquos
Favorite vacation spot-- Hope-
fully Dominican (Punta Cana)
or New Jersey
5 Parents names--Tina amp Rick
6 Favorite colorndash orange
7 Favorite moviemdash Indiana Jones
8 Favorite ice cream flavor -
something caramel and chocolate
Favorite book-- The Things
They Carry
Biggest pet peevendash being late
Mikemdash leaving cups on table
8
M ost of you know Emily as the outgoing
intelligent cupcake -loving senior who
spends her time in Ms Earlrsquos room
working on the most recent issue of the
Monarch Vibe but what else is there to this busy 364
GPA senior
How long have you written for the Monarch Vibe
4 years I was a reporter freshman and sophomore year
business manager my junior year and editor for my sen-
ior year
What made you want to join the Vibe
Irsquove always loved the news and wanted to be a part of it
What are you involved in here at MHS
Irsquom on the Cross Country team Leo Club NHS In the
Halls the Vibe and book club
What are you going to miss the most about high school
I will miss seeing my close friends when I want and I
will miss the teachers
In all your years of high school whatrsquos your favorite memory
My junior year of Cross Country our team was uber
close after Alexrsquos death we had a lot of parties and had
a lot of fun in Pennsylvania
Whatrsquos your favorite Vibe memory
This past summer when we went to OU for the summer
journalism workshop
Whorsquos your favorite teacher
Ms Earl and journalism class Itrsquos really laid back and
Earl is crazy but I like her
Whatrsquos your plans for your future education
Irsquom going to OU majoring in News and Information Jour-
nalism focusing on broadcasting
If you could go back what would you have done differently
I donrsquot think I would change anything I ended up in a
pretty good place and I donrsquot want to tamper with the
past
How have you as a person changed throughout high school
As a freshman I didnrsquot know what I was going to do and
I didnrsquot know how to make choices that were the best
but now I feel that I have enough experience to make
good choices through college
Would you like to leave advice for the future students follow-
ing in this yearrsquos seniorsrsquo footsteps
Get involved with what you love to do figure out what
you enjoy and figure out what you want to get involved
in Work really hard to reach your goals and donrsquot be-
lieve in senioritis Itrsquos fake You will have to work your
whole life Also fill out as many scholarships as you can
Itrsquos free money towards college
Hart Main
Reporter
9 News News
During her three years on the Monarch Vibe staff in which she served as the
featured editor her senior year Ashley Grubb has made quite an impact Her
bright personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor helped to keep members
of the staff motivated and in good spirits She has a unique sense of style a
major obsession with cats and big heart which sets her apart from others As
she moves on from high school one thing is for sure Ashley will certainly be
missed as a member of the Vibe staff
What are your future plans
I plan on going to Wright State where I will major in motion picture produc-
tion I also hope to have a job and a better car
What will you miss most about high school
All of my friends Ms Earl and her sassiness Overall just being here Irsquom
excited for college but Irsquom still going to miss high school
Is there anything that no one knows about you
Not really Irsquom an open book I still have my blankie which Irsquom taking with
me to college
Where do you see yourself in the next ten years
Pursuing my major and having a job hopefully as a director or something
similar to that and being married to my long-life husband
When you were younger what did you want to be when you were older
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time I used to watch Law and Order
with my mom and she always said I was good at arguing so it made sense
What is your favorite Vibe moment
Last year when Pat Emily Rosa and I would have random dance parties or
when we put Josephrsquos books in the refrigerator
If you could redo anything in the past 4 years what would it be
I would try a lot harder at school I slacked off a lot my freshman year and
now I wish I wouldnrsquot have done that
Who has had the biggest impact on your life
My mom because she always supports everything that I do and no matter
what she hates who I hate She always calls me beautiful
If you could live anywhere where would it be
A cat-friendly neighborhood sohellip not China Just kidding it would be really
nice to live outside Manhattan
Favorite quote to live by
Reading from school lunch fortune cookie ldquoOur happiness is greatest when we con-
tribute most to the happiness of othersrdquo
What is the one thing you want to do before going to college
Go on a long horror movie road trip or maybe a trip to Florida and I want to
spend time with my family
Pet peeves
When people donrsquot yield when people call my cat ugly and pretentious
conceited people
Jordan Fisher is one of our Vibe seniors and is also an important part of our girls
basketball team She is talented at basketball and writing Fisher has been in the Vibe
since her sophomore year and has been writing since Outside of school Jordan is
involved with her brotherrsquos soccer games and has always been supportive of her
brother As well as that she works at McDonalds on 33 and shersquod love for you to
come visit her
What year did you start journalism
I started journalism sophomore year and Irsquove been in it since
Was the vibe something you loved from the beginning
When I first joined journalism I loved to write and I wanted to do something that
involved writing so yes I loved the Vibe from the beginning
Most favorite memory about the vibe year friends
I think my favorite memory from the vibe was last year when Joseph got locked out
he got so mad but it was hilarious
How did the Vibe affect your senior year
The Vibe affected my senior by me having to go out and talk to people I didnrsquot know
Also I had to learn how to balance my schedule This year I got a job so I had to bal-
ance my work school basketball and friends as well
How would you describe your senior year
I would describe my senior year as a pretty amazing Irsquove met so many new people
that I didnrsquot know before and I was more outgoing to where I would just talk to any-
one whether I knew them or not But itrsquos definitely my favorite year out of high
school
And Ms Earl
I would say Ms Earl is one really good teacher and Irsquom glad that I got the chance to
experience her as a teacher and as a person Anyone would be lucky to have had her
as a teacher Oh and I hope she has a wonderful wedding Irsquom going to miss her
What are you going to miss from MHS
Irsquom going to miss the teachers and feeling all the people Irsquove made some pretty good
friends throughout high school and not all of them are seniors so Irsquoll miss all my
underclassmen and the consent jokes they make on the basketball team Irsquod also miss
playing basketball not only did I loved the sport but it also taught me some valuable
life lessons
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to OSU Marion and just commuting back and forth
What are you studying in college
I plan on majoring in school work and minor in rehabilitation for drug rehab
What did you get out of journalism
10 Features Features
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
11 Features Features
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
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Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
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You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
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21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
M ost of you know Emily as the outgoing
intelligent cupcake -loving senior who
spends her time in Ms Earlrsquos room
working on the most recent issue of the
Monarch Vibe but what else is there to this busy 364
GPA senior
How long have you written for the Monarch Vibe
4 years I was a reporter freshman and sophomore year
business manager my junior year and editor for my sen-
ior year
What made you want to join the Vibe
Irsquove always loved the news and wanted to be a part of it
What are you involved in here at MHS
Irsquom on the Cross Country team Leo Club NHS In the
Halls the Vibe and book club
What are you going to miss the most about high school
I will miss seeing my close friends when I want and I
will miss the teachers
In all your years of high school whatrsquos your favorite memory
My junior year of Cross Country our team was uber
close after Alexrsquos death we had a lot of parties and had
a lot of fun in Pennsylvania
Whatrsquos your favorite Vibe memory
This past summer when we went to OU for the summer
journalism workshop
Whorsquos your favorite teacher
Ms Earl and journalism class Itrsquos really laid back and
Earl is crazy but I like her
Whatrsquos your plans for your future education
Irsquom going to OU majoring in News and Information Jour-
nalism focusing on broadcasting
If you could go back what would you have done differently
I donrsquot think I would change anything I ended up in a
pretty good place and I donrsquot want to tamper with the
past
How have you as a person changed throughout high school
As a freshman I didnrsquot know what I was going to do and
I didnrsquot know how to make choices that were the best
but now I feel that I have enough experience to make
good choices through college
Would you like to leave advice for the future students follow-
ing in this yearrsquos seniorsrsquo footsteps
Get involved with what you love to do figure out what
you enjoy and figure out what you want to get involved
in Work really hard to reach your goals and donrsquot be-
lieve in senioritis Itrsquos fake You will have to work your
whole life Also fill out as many scholarships as you can
Itrsquos free money towards college
Hart Main
Reporter
9 News News
During her three years on the Monarch Vibe staff in which she served as the
featured editor her senior year Ashley Grubb has made quite an impact Her
bright personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor helped to keep members
of the staff motivated and in good spirits She has a unique sense of style a
major obsession with cats and big heart which sets her apart from others As
she moves on from high school one thing is for sure Ashley will certainly be
missed as a member of the Vibe staff
What are your future plans
I plan on going to Wright State where I will major in motion picture produc-
tion I also hope to have a job and a better car
What will you miss most about high school
All of my friends Ms Earl and her sassiness Overall just being here Irsquom
excited for college but Irsquom still going to miss high school
Is there anything that no one knows about you
Not really Irsquom an open book I still have my blankie which Irsquom taking with
me to college
Where do you see yourself in the next ten years
Pursuing my major and having a job hopefully as a director or something
similar to that and being married to my long-life husband
When you were younger what did you want to be when you were older
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time I used to watch Law and Order
with my mom and she always said I was good at arguing so it made sense
What is your favorite Vibe moment
Last year when Pat Emily Rosa and I would have random dance parties or
when we put Josephrsquos books in the refrigerator
If you could redo anything in the past 4 years what would it be
I would try a lot harder at school I slacked off a lot my freshman year and
now I wish I wouldnrsquot have done that
Who has had the biggest impact on your life
My mom because she always supports everything that I do and no matter
what she hates who I hate She always calls me beautiful
If you could live anywhere where would it be
A cat-friendly neighborhood sohellip not China Just kidding it would be really
nice to live outside Manhattan
Favorite quote to live by
Reading from school lunch fortune cookie ldquoOur happiness is greatest when we con-
tribute most to the happiness of othersrdquo
What is the one thing you want to do before going to college
Go on a long horror movie road trip or maybe a trip to Florida and I want to
spend time with my family
Pet peeves
When people donrsquot yield when people call my cat ugly and pretentious
conceited people
Jordan Fisher is one of our Vibe seniors and is also an important part of our girls
basketball team She is talented at basketball and writing Fisher has been in the Vibe
since her sophomore year and has been writing since Outside of school Jordan is
involved with her brotherrsquos soccer games and has always been supportive of her
brother As well as that she works at McDonalds on 33 and shersquod love for you to
come visit her
What year did you start journalism
I started journalism sophomore year and Irsquove been in it since
Was the vibe something you loved from the beginning
When I first joined journalism I loved to write and I wanted to do something that
involved writing so yes I loved the Vibe from the beginning
Most favorite memory about the vibe year friends
I think my favorite memory from the vibe was last year when Joseph got locked out
he got so mad but it was hilarious
How did the Vibe affect your senior year
The Vibe affected my senior by me having to go out and talk to people I didnrsquot know
Also I had to learn how to balance my schedule This year I got a job so I had to bal-
ance my work school basketball and friends as well
How would you describe your senior year
I would describe my senior year as a pretty amazing Irsquove met so many new people
that I didnrsquot know before and I was more outgoing to where I would just talk to any-
one whether I knew them or not But itrsquos definitely my favorite year out of high
school
And Ms Earl
I would say Ms Earl is one really good teacher and Irsquom glad that I got the chance to
experience her as a teacher and as a person Anyone would be lucky to have had her
as a teacher Oh and I hope she has a wonderful wedding Irsquom going to miss her
What are you going to miss from MHS
Irsquom going to miss the teachers and feeling all the people Irsquove made some pretty good
friends throughout high school and not all of them are seniors so Irsquoll miss all my
underclassmen and the consent jokes they make on the basketball team Irsquod also miss
playing basketball not only did I loved the sport but it also taught me some valuable
life lessons
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to OSU Marion and just commuting back and forth
What are you studying in college
I plan on majoring in school work and minor in rehabilitation for drug rehab
What did you get out of journalism
10 Features Features
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
11 Features Features
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
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Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
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21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
During her three years on the Monarch Vibe staff in which she served as the
featured editor her senior year Ashley Grubb has made quite an impact Her
bright personality and one-of-a-kind sense of humor helped to keep members
of the staff motivated and in good spirits She has a unique sense of style a
major obsession with cats and big heart which sets her apart from others As
she moves on from high school one thing is for sure Ashley will certainly be
missed as a member of the Vibe staff
What are your future plans
I plan on going to Wright State where I will major in motion picture produc-
tion I also hope to have a job and a better car
What will you miss most about high school
All of my friends Ms Earl and her sassiness Overall just being here Irsquom
excited for college but Irsquom still going to miss high school
Is there anything that no one knows about you
Not really Irsquom an open book I still have my blankie which Irsquom taking with
me to college
Where do you see yourself in the next ten years
Pursuing my major and having a job hopefully as a director or something
similar to that and being married to my long-life husband
When you were younger what did you want to be when you were older
I wanted to be a lawyer for the longest time I used to watch Law and Order
with my mom and she always said I was good at arguing so it made sense
What is your favorite Vibe moment
Last year when Pat Emily Rosa and I would have random dance parties or
when we put Josephrsquos books in the refrigerator
If you could redo anything in the past 4 years what would it be
I would try a lot harder at school I slacked off a lot my freshman year and
now I wish I wouldnrsquot have done that
Who has had the biggest impact on your life
My mom because she always supports everything that I do and no matter
what she hates who I hate She always calls me beautiful
If you could live anywhere where would it be
A cat-friendly neighborhood sohellip not China Just kidding it would be really
nice to live outside Manhattan
Favorite quote to live by
Reading from school lunch fortune cookie ldquoOur happiness is greatest when we con-
tribute most to the happiness of othersrdquo
What is the one thing you want to do before going to college
Go on a long horror movie road trip or maybe a trip to Florida and I want to
spend time with my family
Pet peeves
When people donrsquot yield when people call my cat ugly and pretentious
conceited people
Jordan Fisher is one of our Vibe seniors and is also an important part of our girls
basketball team She is talented at basketball and writing Fisher has been in the Vibe
since her sophomore year and has been writing since Outside of school Jordan is
involved with her brotherrsquos soccer games and has always been supportive of her
brother As well as that she works at McDonalds on 33 and shersquod love for you to
come visit her
What year did you start journalism
I started journalism sophomore year and Irsquove been in it since
Was the vibe something you loved from the beginning
When I first joined journalism I loved to write and I wanted to do something that
involved writing so yes I loved the Vibe from the beginning
Most favorite memory about the vibe year friends
I think my favorite memory from the vibe was last year when Joseph got locked out
he got so mad but it was hilarious
How did the Vibe affect your senior year
The Vibe affected my senior by me having to go out and talk to people I didnrsquot know
Also I had to learn how to balance my schedule This year I got a job so I had to bal-
ance my work school basketball and friends as well
How would you describe your senior year
I would describe my senior year as a pretty amazing Irsquove met so many new people
that I didnrsquot know before and I was more outgoing to where I would just talk to any-
one whether I knew them or not But itrsquos definitely my favorite year out of high
school
And Ms Earl
I would say Ms Earl is one really good teacher and Irsquom glad that I got the chance to
experience her as a teacher and as a person Anyone would be lucky to have had her
as a teacher Oh and I hope she has a wonderful wedding Irsquom going to miss her
What are you going to miss from MHS
Irsquom going to miss the teachers and feeling all the people Irsquove made some pretty good
friends throughout high school and not all of them are seniors so Irsquoll miss all my
underclassmen and the consent jokes they make on the basketball team Irsquod also miss
playing basketball not only did I loved the sport but it also taught me some valuable
life lessons
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to OSU Marion and just commuting back and forth
What are you studying in college
I plan on majoring in school work and minor in rehabilitation for drug rehab
What did you get out of journalism
10 Features Features
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
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W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
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Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
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Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
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21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
L auren Evans has
well earned her
spotlight to be a featured senior in The Vibe She has been with the
Vibe staff for three years and is involved in many other organizations
like In the Halls and Calculator Club She is a role model throughout her high school
career by challenging herself to college courses such as AP French AP Government
AP Calculus AP History and AP English with an amazing GPA of 38 She par-
ticipated in basketball for two years and has been a football manager Any extra time
she has itrsquos working or being with friends and family
What is your favorite memory of the vibe
The trip to OU for the journalism workshop We learned so much and had a
great few days
What did you enjoy the most
I met a lot of cool people over the years and it was always rewarding to
have a finished Vibe at the end of the month
What have you learned from your experiences
To get everything done on timeit makes the process easier
What are you planning to do over summer
Spend time at Lake Erie West Virginia and hanging out with friends
Favorite outdoor activity
Shooting guns and riding four-wheelers
Where are you going to college
Irsquom going to Miami University with an undecided major
What are you looking forward to the most in college
Obviously meeting new people and getting out on my own Irsquom ready for a
change
Where do you see yourself in ten years
Living a life of luxury in my Seattle loft as a lawyer
Are you a dog or cat person
I would have to say both
What are your pet peeves
Well I have manyunironed clothing people stepping on my pillow and
tacky people in general
What is your favorite trend to wear
Cardigans and anything black The quote I live by is ldquoits not a party without
a cardirdquo
Who inspired you
My grandma Berry She taught me so much about life love growing up
and facing your fears Shes a true inspiration
Favorite movie star
Tina Fey
She is
hilarious
and I feel
like I can
relate to
her
Anything
yoursquod like
to add
Donrsquot
waste
your time
T he end
of the
year is
here and that means it is time
to say goodbye to the seniors whether
you want to or not Joseph Boyd will
definitely leave a lasting impact on
Marysville High School Not only is he
the student body president of the senior
class but he has been on The Vibe staff
for four years and has been playing
football since his freshman year three of
those years on varsity Those are just
some of the 13 extracurricular activities
Boyd has been involved in Despite
having an extremely busy schedule he
has been able to maintain a 30 GPA He
will surely be remembered as outgoing
fun to be around and a positive influence
to those close to him
What made you look into the Vibe
I always wanted to write for a school
paper It gave me a chance to meet a lot
of upperclassmen as well as teachers
coming into MHS
What is your favorite quote to live by
Tough times dont last but tough people
do by Robert H Schuller
Where are you going to college
At Ohio State I am going to be able to take Columbus State P3rsquos then transfer full time to
OSU
What do you plan on majoring in
International Business and Foreign Language and possibly a minor in Nutrition
What language do you plan on pursuing
I will continue French and pick up a critical language
What are you going to do before heading off to college
I am going on a summer Euro trip with friends I made during the French exchange
What will you miss most about MHS
Homecoming week being on the court Football Friday Nights hanging out in the Vibe room
and the French exchange I think the thing I will miss most of all is being able to see and talk
with close friends every day as well as teachers Ive gotten close to over my high school years
Mainly the familiarity of faces
What was your favorite class at MHS
French because my teacher Mrs Taylor pushed me to put forth all my effort and apply
myself even when I wasnt understanding the language and then I started to improve and it
became the class I looked forward to most in my day
Who has inspired you the most
My dad He has high standards and is constantly pushing me to do my best and that pressure
makes me do my best
What advice do you give to underclassmen
Dont stress too much about deadlines because in a couple of days weeks and years it wont
be a stress of yours but you shouldnrsquot not care
Jordan Payne
Reporter
11 Features Features
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
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Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
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Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
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21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
W hile keeping up with a
busy schedule and
preparing for college
Emily Sweeney a graduating Vibe Staff member has also given
us some of the greatest stories and reviews After serving on the Vibe Staff for two
years her talents and original personality will travel with her to college Those
who are lucky enough to spend even a short time with this amazing person and
friend know saying goodbye will be difficult but the memories will last forever
How have you grown throughout high school
Irsquove found who I am as a person and learned I donrsquot have to please every person I
meet Irsquove pretty much stayed the same height
Whatrsquos one of your favorite memories
The school tour my sophomore with the show choir
What activities are you involved in
Show choir Irsquove been a competitive dancer at In Step for a long time and danced in
general for 15 years Yearbook Staff journalism Summer Theater Workshop direc-
tor for 3 years and I was in a church band
Name something most people donrsquot know about you
I hate feet and Irsquom terrified of birds Thatrsquos it Irsquom pretty much an open book
What are your plans after high school
Irsquom attending Kent State University and I made the dance program With that I
hope to open a dance studio for kids with special needs
Whatrsquos something yoursquoll miss
Not the lunch food The friendships Irsquove made and with the Swingers Unlimited
Whatrsquos a misconception about high school
Itrsquos not as easy as you think There are college deadlines and they come faster than
you think
Who do you look up to
My mom shersquos a really successful lady and Michelle Obama because shersquos a
strong individual And a lot of people because Irsquom short
Name something yoursquoll regret
Not trying as hard as I
could have for my first
two years
What do you do in your free
time
Hang out with my
friends being outside
always dancing around
places and going on
drives with my little sis-
ter
Whatrsquos your favorite high
school experience
Making Swingers Unlim-
ited and itrsquos pretty much
been my life and making
Honor Roll
Do you have any recommen-
dations for underclassmen
I know itrsquos clicheacute but
enjoy the time yoursquore
here It does go by fast
and donrsquot wait until the
last minute for college
stuff Yoursquoll miss great
opportunities for your
I n print or in the hall-
ways Pat Ralston has
somehow made quite
the impression in his four years at MHS With a GPA hersquod rather not dis-
close and a senior year that he will be sure to brag about up until his mid-forties
therersquos a good chance he will go on to rule a good portion of the free world Not
only is his favorite color periwinkle Ralston won Prom King for his first and only
time and is Catholic Youth of the Year at his church Other stodgy activities that
Ralston partakes in include unicorn farming and dancing with penguins Ralston
has hosted the talent show Battle of the Bands and Monarch Idol this year along
with Nick Chuvalas so one way or another yoursquove been forced to acknowledge
his existence
What are some adjectives to describe
yourself
Big round and jolly Some peo-
ple tell me I look like Channing
Tatum but then I notice those
people are blind
What have you accomplished in your
four years of high school
Absolutely nothing I have wast-
ed my entire career on learning
when I couldrsquove started my mu-
sic career like Justin Bieber
What clubs and activities have you
been involved in
Irsquove been in the Awesome club
but I was the only member I was
in Nelliersquos Club for a day I
played the bench for five years in
football I was a drunk old man
in the play and for the school musical I was Rainbow Number One
What career do you hope to have
Irsquod love to go into some type of entertainment whether itrsquod be stand-up sketch
comedy or being a stripper
What was your favorite memory in The Vibe
[long silence] Irsquom in The Vibe
What was your least favorite memory
Finding out Ms Earl was engaged and ruining my life plan to become Mr Earl
Anything else yoursquod like to say while yoursquore abusing the media
Well Irsquod like people to be more aware of the Ginger kind People need to not
make fun of them as much because theyrsquore taking my jokes and I feel that only
people who have a ginger best friend should be allowed to make jokes because
Irsquom running out of material PS I checked they dont have souls
Also Lil Wayne is the best rapper not
Jennifer Ellis
Reporter
12 Features Features
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
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21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
13 News News
Many kids out of school in the summer are going to
get bored and may need something to do Most
things that you want to do are going to cost money
and during the school year sometimes jobs can be
one more stress you donrsquot need In the summer
yoursquoll probably want a job that can open up more
opportunities for you Even by a minimum wage
paycheck yoursquoll have $275 more dollars in your
pocket every two weeks No one would complain
about that especially if you end up liking your job
Sometimes itrsquos hard to find a job because you donrsquot
know where to look or who to ask Morgan Watkins
sophomore says she heard about some jobs from her
older sister and has looked into applying for the
summer
Some local places are hiring like Subway and Pizza
Hut Stop by and pick up an application Also Taco
Bell has walk-in interviews every Wednesday Many
places are hiring and for younger freshmen some
places make exceptions for ages
For example working at a food place and being
able to talk to your friends while cooking and pre-
paring foods would waste time so easily Howev-
er yoursquod have to stay focused on your job more
than your friends
Jobs are really easy to get when you are friendly
and look in the right places Logan Burns junior
says all I did was get my lifeguard license and
the YMCA and applied at the Marysville pool
Especially in the summer many places are hiring
because of past employees leaving for college or
many other reasons Itrsquos more likely yoursquoll find a
job in the summer than in the winter however
you have to look fast because there are only so
many jobs available
Hayley Daniels
Reporter
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
As the 2011-2012 school year draws to a close itrsquos time to say goodbye to some of MHSrsquos most legendary
teachers Each one of the nine retiring this year has made a special contribution to
MHS and has much to be remembered for This month the Vibe sat down with
each of the retiring teachers to reflect on their times
here as they look forward to the future
Over his 35 years of teaching 22 of
which were spent at MHS Mr Gan-
non has made quite a name for him-
self among students It is not uncom-
mon to hear students sharing stories
of the good funny and memorable
times that they shared in his class-
room He has taught various social
studies courses including American
History World Studies Americans at
War and AP US History but it is his
unique personality that he will be
remembered for most
What about teaching will you miss most
The interaction with students
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
The availability of technology to
students and teachers When I first
started teaching we had to use hand-
cranked mimeograph machines and
nowadays most students donrsquot even
know what that is
What made you want to be a teacherIrsquove
just always enjoyed history and talk-
ing about history and teaching gave
me the opportunity to do that
What are you looking forward to most
after retirement
Irsquom looking forward to being able to
spend more time with my family
Any final words of advice to students
andor teachers
You better enjoy what yoursquore doing
and if not get out Yoursquoll never hear
me complain about being a teacher
How do you think yoursquove changed since
you began teaching
Irsquom balder with more gray hair I
used to have great hair
With nine such influential teachers leav-
ing us do you have any concerns for the
future of MHS No
not at all Typically good teachers
step up to replace those who leave
To quote the Lion King itrsquos the ldquocircle
of liferdquo
Where did you go to high
school
Ada High School in Ada
Ohio
Where did you go to college
What did you major in
I majored in Biology and
Education at Ohio North-
ern University and re-
ceived my Masterrsquos from
Miami University
What did you want to be
when you were little
Irsquove always wanted to be a
teacher
What classes do you teach
I teach AP Biology Biolo-
gy I Honors Biology and
Anatomy and Physiology
What is your favorite class to
teach
Irsquod say Anatomy and
Physiology
14
Name some unforgettable mo-
ments
The football games and watch-
ing my daughter play in the
band
What are you looking forward to
in retirement
No homework
How long have you been teaching
at MHS
Twenty-nine years
What do you try to teach your
students
Responsibility and dependa-
bility There are still opportu-
nities in America to succeed
and a lot of kids donrsquot realize
how far you can go I want my
students to go as far as possi-
ble
Who do you look up to
Bill OrsquoReilly
Whatrsquos something people donrsquot
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
15
professor that she had with mak-
ing her the happy satisfied per-
son that she is today Money
didnrsquot motivate me What has
brought me satisfaction is seeing
a student become successful
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
In some ways students today are
exactly the same that they were
41 years ago when I began teach-
ing They still want to feel loved
accepted safe and secure Now
with more technology and single
families students have a lot more
independence and person re-
sponsibility which most handle
well As far as education goes
there have been many changes to
technology which we must adapt
to and the amount of money
available My concern is that we
will look at the money available
and try to squeeze everything
into that rather than deciding
what type of school we want
Marysville to be and then work-
ing to provide that
What is your job at Marysville High School
I am a guidance counselor
What do you try to teach your students
I want to help them become all they can be as students and
young people
What are some of your favorite memories at MHS
Any relationships Irsquove had with students and staff over the
years
What college did you go to
I went to OSU for Speech and Hearing Therapy and got my
Masterrsquos in School Counseling from the University of Dayton
What should those students who would like to be a guidance counse-
lor know about your job
Itrsquos fun challenging sometimes overwhelming but always
rewarding
Who is your biggest inspiration
My mother- she was always therehellip and loved and encour-
aged
What are you looking forward to in retirement
More time to spend with my family and friends and doing a
number of things I havenrsquot had a chance to do
What will you miss the most
I will miss the relationships and daily interaction with students
and staff
Whatrsquos an unforgettable moment
My favorite memories are of graduation and seeing the stu-
dents excit-
After 39 years of teaching 32 of
which were spent at MHS Mr
Smith will be retiring this year
Mr Smith stands out from other
teachers because of his extreme
interest in the well-being of his
students He teaches not only
about government and history
but also about life and often-
times shares his perspective in
what he likes to refer to as the
ldquoWorld according to Mr Smithrdquo
With a witty sense of humor
cheery smile and many interest-
ing stories Smith has a way of
brightening the day of his stu-
dents
What about teaching will you miss
most
The people The students I have
a letter from a former student
that she wrote to me eight to ten
years after her graduation She
said that she had been lost and I
had told her to stand on her own
two feet to ask challenging ques-
tions and to have confidence in
her thoughts and ideas She said
that she credits me and a college
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
16
With 33 years of teaching experi-
ence Mr Gafford is a relatively
new addition to MHS having spent
only five years here nevertheless
he will be missed
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with kids Teaching
keeps me current with whatrsquos going
on in the world Irsquoll hear a song on
the radio and know that thatrsquos what
kids like Irsquom worried that without
teaching Irsquoll fall out of touch with
that I have grandkids but the old-
est is two so itrsquos not quite the same
[laughs]
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
The kids havenrsquot changed They
still want to learn You might have
to push them a little bit but they
still want to know whatrsquos right or
wrong Standards have changed
When I began teaching I think you
only needed sixteen credits to grad-
uate but since then the expectations
have increased and students need
more math and English education to
graduate
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I enjoyed high school and the teach-
ers that I had I had a passion and
an aptitude for it and I thought it
was something that I could be good
at
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Irsquom not one to sit around Every
year Irsquove coached and taught I think
my wife is the most worried about
what Irsquom going to do with all of my
time and me getting in her space
Irsquom looking to rehire either in a
school or a business so I donrsquot like to
think of it as retirement but rather as
changing jobs with a pension
Any favorite memories from your
experience at MHS
Itrsquos been kind of a rapid fire thing
since Irsquove been here just a short
time but all of my memories at
MHS are positive Every year my
schedule has changed so Irsquove had to
be flexible Irsquove worked in the at-
tendance office in the physical
education department and the math
department I got to know a lot of
people quickly because I moved
around so much and I think getting
to know so many students has been
a really positive experience
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
If you want the money you have to
play the game We have a competi-
tive economic system and you have
to understand that there is a price
to pay for that Studying working
and staying in the same job as well
as education are more and more
critical 60 percent of jobs today
require education beyond high
school So even if you think you are
done after high school the reality is
if you want to live comfortably
yoursquore probably not
How have you changed since you
began teaching
Therersquos a huge difference between
when yoursquore 23 just out of college
and 56 and the grandfather of two
children I think that raising your
own kids I have to sons makes the
biggest difference It gives you per-
spective on what itrsquos like to be in
high school and helps you to empa-
thize not sympathize when it
comes to multitasking if you choose
to be involved
ule I finally get to take control of
my life I want to travel play golf I
have some fishing trips planned
My wife and I are planning on
visiting Nicaragua to see a charity
that our son createdhellip as well as
Iceland Alaska Scandinavia and
other places
How have you changed since you be-
gan teaching Irsquove
gotten better I understand people
and students a lot better than I did
before and I have more knowledge
now
What concerns do you have for MHS
with so many teachers retiring
I think that MHS will adapt well
and that with new teachers will
come a new energy and enthusi-
asm
What made you want to be a
teacher
Irsquove been trying to figure that
out a lot of years and I donrsquot
really know My father a cou-
ple of my aunts and my grand-
ma were all teachers I was
drawn to the challenge of edu-
cation understanding and
learning
What do you plan on doing after
retirement What are you looking
forward to most
Irsquom excited to spend more time
with my family Irsquove always
had two to three jobs and had
to meet someone elsersquos sched-
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
18
You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
17
Over the course of her 36 years
teaching all of them here at
MHS Mrs Groat has been pri-
marily dedicated to teaching
students the Latin language
though taking some time to teach
math English and test prep
courses Her caring personality
helpful advice and warm ap-
proachability are just a few of the
many reasons she will be so
missed in the halls of our high
school
What about teaching will you miss
most
First and foremost Irsquoll miss the
students and building relation-
ships with them Irsquoll miss my
colleagues Whether yoursquore hav-
ing a good day or bad day there
is always someone to share that
with Other than students and
faculty I love working with my
language and the discipline of it
and I will really miss that You
donrsquot know how much you value
something or treasure it until
you donrsquot have it
What changes have you seen over
the course of your career
Students and faculty members
have become more open and
honest in relationships When I
was a student kids didnrsquot want a
relationship with the teacher Itrsquos
a lot different than when I gradu-
ated in 1972 and itrsquos for the bet-
ter Values have changed and
there is no generation gap For
example now I have students
who will come up and fix my
hair when it gets out of place and
I never would have done that
What made you want to be a teach-
er
I donrsquot have a clue When I was
little I had a black board in my
play room and Irsquove always
taught or pretended to teach my
whole life I had to teach In jun-
ior high for a short time I
thought that I wanted to go into
vet science I had a Latin and
math teacher whose personality
really called out to who I was
and I feel that must have been
significant Also in college I had
an English teacher who I adored
so that must be where I picked
up on the literature part of my
teaching
What do you plan on doing after
retirement
Not a clue Irsquom built to work and
driven to be productive so I
know that Irsquoll still be doing
something Irsquove never not
worked I have to recreate who I
am and a part of my identity
The big difference is after retire-
ment what I do doesnrsquot have to
make me money and I donrsquot
have to worry I can redefine
what I do according to my wants
Itrsquos nice but scary because I have
the chance to put my feet up and
be lazy and thatrsquos not what I
want to do I have to have struc-
ture
Any favorite memories or experienc-
es from your teaching experience
When my oldest daughter was a
senior she had senior release first
period her last semester which
was a conference period for me
and she would always come to
school and work and talk with
me It was really fun reaching
out and strengthening that con-
nection sharing that period with
her each day The reason Irsquom
here is to make that connection
Papers will always be there but I
can only talk to you guys when
yoursquore here You are the reason
why I get up in the morning
Any final words of advice to stu-
dents andor teachers
Do the right thing first and have
fun second and you wonrsquot go
wrong You simply cannot have
fun doing the wrong thing I
donrsquot know how many times I
didnrsquot want to do something but
did it anyway If you put doing
the right thing first I promise
yoursquoll look back over 36 years
and not believe you have the
years behind you that you do
With nine such influential teachers
leaving us do you have any con-
cerns for the future of MHSNext
year is going to be a big change
Students are going to have to
step forward and recreate MHS
Itrsquos an exciting challenge The
only way to grow and improve is
for new people to come in with
exciting ideas
MHS will say a sad farewell
to Mr Chris Shirer an incred-
ible educator of 35 years
Currently teaching World
Studies and American Histo-
ry Mr Shirer has a big inter-
est in our nationrsquos past but
an even bigger heart It will
be difficult to say goodbye
but we know hersquos made a
huge impact at MHS His
teachings will never leave the
minds of those lucky enough
to enter his classroom
Where did you go to high school
and college
I went to Zanesville High
School and Muskingum Col-
lege I received my Masterrsquos
from Ashland University
What do you try to teach your
students
A little history and how to
think
Name a fun fact about yourself
I tell funny stories
What are your plans for retire-
ment
Irsquoll still be coaching softball at
Ohio Dominican University
and Irsquoll play golf
Name an unforgettable moment
Therersquos more than onehellip [any
moments with] the people
Irsquove worked with and the
players both male and fe-
male in softball
Whatrsquos something you know
now that you didnrsquot when you
first started teaching
How to teach Because when
you first start you have no
clue
Do you have any final words for
the MHS students and faculty
Make the best of your oppor-
tunities because every day is
an opportunity
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You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
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Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
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You might find him doing math
aerobics in the classroom dressed
up as a calculator on special occa-
sions or hear him shouting sarcas-
tic remarks at passing students
After 36 years at MHS teaching
math with 10 years also teaching
driverrsquos ed Mr Holton certainly
has a lot to be remembered for
What about teaching will you miss
most
The interaction with people stu-
dents teachers and other faculty
members
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things have definitely gotten easier
since electricity was invented The
technology has changed but the
people remain the same Students
still want to know that someone
wants to help them
What made you want to be a teacher
I had a social studies teacher in fifth
and sixth grade who was also a
coach for sports I had a good time
and I really liked him so I think that
influenced my decision
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
Thatrsquos still up in the air Irsquom going
to teach part time at Columbus
State I want to volunteer play
guitar and learn piano Irsquom going to
try to be open to new opportunities
Any final words of advice to students
and or teachers
If you find what you like to do
then itrsquos not really work To the
teachers keep fighting the good
Mrs Norris will be retiring this year
after 33 years of teaching 29 of which
were spent at MHS Each of her years
as a teacher has been spent in the
area of health and physical educa-
tion Mrs Norris has pushed students
to reach their fitness goals through
hard work in and outside of the class-
room and her presence at MHS will
be greatly missed
What will you miss most about MHS
The social aspect Getting to see
teachers and students Also seeing
kids being successful
What changes have you seen over the
course of your career
Things are less structured including
families Therersquos more paperwork
Kids donrsquot care as much about mov-
ing
What made you want to be a teacher
Ever since 6th grade I knew that I
wanted to be a PE teacher We were
assigned to write a report on a career
I was going to write about being a
horse trainer I had always been ac-
tive and liked sports so my mom
suggested I write about being a phys
ed teacher so I did and I stuck with it
What do you plan on doing after retire-
ment
I plan on spending more time with
my father who is 97 and not in a
nursing home I work part time at
the YMCA in Marion so I will prob-
ably pick up more hours there I
want to do some volunteer work of
some kind and keep exercising
Also I want to continue to travel
This summer my husband and I
will be visiting Spain
Any advice for students andor teach-
ers
Respect one another Everyone
needs to be held accountable And
keep moving
How have you changed since you began
your teaching career
I am a lot less stern and more car-
ing After you have your own kids
some things donrsquot seem as im-
portant anymore
Any favorite memories
My last season coaching volleyball
in the fall of 1987 (Ms Hylandrsquos
sister was on the team) Also just
moments when kids had goals set
and reached those goals or felt
success because of their hard work
fight Irsquoll try to send periodic
sarcastic e-mails
How do you think yoursquove changed
since you began teaching
When I first started I was teach-
ing to survive Then I started
teaching the material and then I
began teaching students Before
it was about the math now it is
about teaching the students
What concerns do you have for
MHS with so many legendary
retiring teachers
There might be some bumps but
we have good people in place I
know that they will solve any
problems Irsquom just jealous that I
donrsquot get to be a part of it
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
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20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
Malarie McConaha Rebecca Philpot Lindsay Rossi Sundra Cruz
Becky Smith Monarch Idol
Winner
Andrew Benjamin Runner up by
1 vote
Hunter McCallister Second
Pat Ralston and Nick Chuvalas
Sword fighting between performers
Mayor John Gore announcing the results
Judges Stephanie Galem-
mo Gina Rie and Krista
Hartmann talking before
the performance began
19 Features Features
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
20
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
21 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment
22 Entertainment Entertainment