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September 30, 2009
Marie Hofer
Animal Cruelty is a Class C felony. I see no difference in dragging an animal on a leash and dragging a child. They’re both wrong and the mother who drug her child around should be charged with a felony.
Now I find it disgusting when a parent has their kid on a leash and the kid is tagging along behind. Kids are not toys. If you can not handle being a parent, there are so many people who would kill to adopt your kid.
Now what has me angry is not just a toddler on a leash, it’s a toddler being pulled behind his mother on his back.
I’m talking about the mothers who drug her four year old little boy across the floor of a Verizon store. She says he would not get up and told her to pull him. She also said it was a game that her son played with her husband at home.
She could not understand why after the video showed up on YouTube everyone now thinks she is a bad mother.
I do not envy her position. Neither do I think she is a bad person. But I believe she forgot to think because, I am sorry, but I cannot see how this is ever acceptable.
Millions of people have walked through that public store with dirty shoes. They could track a variety of germs across the floor that could be harmful to the kid, pulling him around a corner without looking back to see if he was okay just screams apathy to me. I honestly do not understand how anyone could drag their kid across a nasty public floor like that.
If you’re the parent you should be in charge and control. Kids get out of hand sometimes. I babysit all the time so I understand to a point but I could never imagine dragging my kid. Ever.
It’s not a game and even if you play games like that at home as she claims she easily could have prevented the whole blow up. Of course people in public are going to react in a manner that says, “How dare you?” All they know is what they see.
Dr. Phil had her on his show last week and defended her. His basis was you can not judge someone’s parenting skills based on a 13 second clip. He then showed the clip. I would not like to be judged by just 13 seconds of my life but you also have to think when you are in public and realize some things just are not appropriate.
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September 29, 2009
Allison Jackson
How does a cockatiel celebrate his birthday? With Olympic games of course. Last Wednesday, Hoban’s Biology Club celebrated Sparky’s sixth birthday. Sparky, Hoban’s beloved cockatiel, resides in Mrs. Mohan’s room throughout the year. Members of Biology Club celebrated Sparky’s birthday with Olympic games named after him.
“The Sparky Olympics is a series of games everyone plays together.” junior and third year Biology Club member Jake Belair said.
Members also celebrated with food and by playing with the birthday bird.
Being a member of Biology Club is not all fun and games. Members are also responsible for cleaning the cages of the animals, feeding and grooming them.
“We try to get everyone to play with the animals.” Belair said.
Biology Club animals include tarantulas, lizards, a guinea pig and other assorted creatures.
If Biology Club sounds like fun then hop, jump, slither or fly to Mrs. Mohan’s room, 146 next Tuesday for a Biology Club meeting.
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September 29, 2009
Amy Yakubowski
Athletes strive for that moment, that moment of victory and defeat over their biggest rival. For both the boys and girls soccer team, that moment was Saturday. While the girls stomped the Irish at home, the boys ran away with a victory, away, at St V-M field.
The girls defeated the Irish 4-0 with goals from seniors Jessacca Gironda and Juliana Libertin, who scored two, along with junior Margret Woods. The boys continued the shutout destroying the Irish 5-0. Goals were scored by seniors Joey Easton and Alec Hydd, also including juniors Evan Pannel and Jeremy Harris, who scored twice in the second half.
With wins from both quads, both teams are looking forward to playoffs. For the boys, it’s their time to start a legacy, and for the girls, it’s to continue their legacy.
At the end of last year, the boys ended their season 9-6-3. This year they are currently 7-2-1, and still have five games left. Their improvement has shown on the field and their heart will be with the start of playoffs.
“The team’s ready,” said senior A.J. Pero. “We’re better than last year. I think we can make it to the Final Four.”
Defeating the Irish set the girls in the right direction for playoffs.
“St. V-M was undefeated and is one of the top teams in DII,” Libertin said.
This win gives the girls excitement and belief that they can make if far in the playoffs.
Playing in DI gives the girls the biggest competition in the state. With powerhouse teams Strongsville, Medina and rivals, Holy Name, the completion will be fierce.
“Any one of our teams can win districts,” Libertin said. “It’s who wants it more that will win.”
The girls play Cardinal Mooney on the road Sat. at 3 p.m. The boys play at 3:00 p.m. Sat. verse Norton at Dowed Field.
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September 25, 2009
Danielle Hale
Celebrities think they can do whatever they want. They think that rules don’t apply to them and they won’t receive punishment for inappropriate actions. Point in case- Serena Williams.
On Sept. 12, Williams played in the U.S. Open in a game that had been delayed 32 hours. In a critical moment an unusual foot foul was called on Williams. Not only was she emotional about the close game, but Williams was flabbergasted about the rare call.
Williams was upset about the call and that’s understandable, but the way she handled it was unjustifiable.
“I’m going to shove this ball down your @##!&#@ throat,” Williams said.
The threats continued to worsen and an avalanche of profanity followed. Williams later had to defend herself against the accusation that she tried to kill the line judge.
Williams’ outburst proves that it’s not only the men who have outbursts in this sport. Many times women are the ones who know how to control their anger, but that clearly isn’t always the case as men are typicaaly the culprits.
In 2001 Andre Agassi whacked a 120mph serve at a Wimbledon lineswoman during a semifinal match. He then questioned her sex life. John McEnroe, Ilie Nastase and Jeff Tarango are also on the list of male players who have acted poorly in tennis history.
People say Williams could not have won and she knew that. She was upset about that and when the call was made she exploded. That reason would make her actions justifiable.
Williams was fined $10,500 by the tormented referee, but there was no suspension given. In an interview, she admitted her actions were wrong.
“(Saturday) night everyone could truly see the passion I have for my job,” Williams stated. “Now that I have had time to gain my composure, I can see that while I don’t agree with the unfair line call, in the heat of battle I let my passion and emotion get the better of me and as a result handled the situation poorly.”
It is good that she admits her wrongdoing to the public, but many people question the level of sincerity. The only way to know for sure is if she proves it with her future actions. Let’s hope she does.
Williams needs to realize she is a role model to many. Tennis players value her talent and want to emulate it. Even people who do not normally watch Williams, heard about this outrageous reaction. She has a lot of making up to do to the public.
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September 25, 2009
Ben Edwards
Spirit week has always been a time of creativity, school spirit, and wearing outfits so absurd it makes Lady Gaga’s wardrobe look like Old Navy. Although this year, students are feeling a lack of opportunity to fully participate.
Toga, toga, toga, bed sheets. The first day of Spirit week was toga day, students could wear a toga to school over a Hoban T-shirt and shorts. Many students liked this new idea because it was easy to participate in and a good way to start the week.
“It’s good, it’s new, it’s different, it’s poppin,” senior Tommy Arison said.
Other students though, did not like toga day thinking it was too simple.
Wear your Tuesday’s best on Tasteful Tuesday, the second day of spirit week becasue it fell on a day with school mass. Many students disliked and protested.
“Nothing good to say,” sophomore Myles Light said.
To their dismay, those students did not know that it was either Tasteful Tuesday or just Tuesday.
Students dusted off their flying broomsticks, and got out their pointy hats on Hogwarts Wednesday. This day was the center of the controversy for spirit week. While this is a new idea that’s never been done before students felt that it was no replacement for the infamous and traditional Wacky Wednesday.
“Hogwarts Wednesday, I’m just going to say Harry casted a wacky spell on me” said senior Ryan Ross.
Students felt that Hogwarts Wednesday was too narrow of a theme day being only able to participate as a Harry Potter character.
“There are not enough opportunities to put our own personal spin on days,” senior Jake Bisconti said.
Most of the controversy surrounding spirit week radiates from this day.
Decades day wrapped up spirit week before heading into Mum day. Decades day has become a tradition of Spirit week and almost a rite of passage as the different grades have different decades. Students either have a strong passion for this day, or truly do not care.
While some students may have loved this years spirit week and other students may have hated it, A lesson learned by student council being, you cant please all of the people all of the time.
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September 25, 2009
Amy Yakubowski
A new line up means new opportunities. Last night the girls soccer team took home a win against Firestone with a 5-1 trouncing of the Falcons. Sophomores Colleen Rosen and Sholar Peit and freshman Mackenzie Beke all started in their first varsity soccer game. Gracie McGee and Margaret Woods traded positions for the night by switching from forwards to outside mids. The Libertin sisters, Juliana and Maria, took on the roll of back row sweepers.
With tremendous defense in the first half and an outstanding goal by Juliana Libertin on a pretty assist by junior Gabby Corwin, the team hustled off the field with the score of 1-0.
During the second half, the Knights asserted themselves and dominated. Juliana Libertin had another goal assisted this time by Maria Libertin. Senior Jessacca Gironda along with sophomore Alexis Becker followed with goals. Finally Corwin, a defensive player, scored her first goal of the season on a free kick.
Firestone didn’t score until junior Alana Gaither had a last minute free kick.
The girls play St V-M, Saturday, Sept. 26 at 1:00 p.m.
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September 25, 2009
Jules Libertin
When you want something so bad, you will do whatever it takes to go out and get it. Ever since freshman year the seniors on the girls volleyball team have dreamed of beating rival Walsh Jesuit.
“Walsh Jesuit is a strong team with strong players. We knew we were good enough to play with them, we just had to prove it,” junior setter Jessica Walpole said.
“We have always wanted to beat Walsh, and this is the year we finally succeeded. It felt awesome,” senior outside hitter Kelsey Shultz said.
The game on Tuesday was close in every match. The Warriors won the first match, but the Knights rallied to win the second. The third match was close with a score of 25-21, with Walsh taking the win. The Knights were not going to back down though and ended up winning the fourth and fifth games.
“The first game we were down but we came back strong and won the second, fourth and fifth games. We all fought our hardest and we really played our best for each other,” Shultz said.
The team’s strength really showed in the fifth game when the Lady Knights were down 6-9 and came back to win 17-15.
“We are both good teams but it came down to who ever had more heart. We had more heart that final match and it showed” senior captain Amy Yakubowski said.
This is not the Knights first time they beat Walsh this season, it is there second. The Knights, who had not beat the Warriors for seven years have beaten them twice this season so far.
“We were not expected to win both times. The first time we played them they underestimated us, but we proved to them that we are good team” Shultz said.
The Hoban Girls volleyball team hopes to continue the winning streak this weekend when they play Lake Catholic High school in Mentor at 12:30 P.M.
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September 25, 2009
Lindsay Huth
Last Friday, freshmen had the opportunity to participate in one of the highlights of the school year: Mum Day. Many were nervous at first but really enjoyed the experience.
“It was everything I expected and more,” freshman Stephen English said. “It was definitely the best day at Hoban so far.”
“There are no words to describe it,” freshman Rachel Rodgers said.
One impressive aspect of the day was the pep rally.
“My favorite part was when it was all quiet and everyone started doing the H-O-B-A-N cheer. It was so loud that it sent chills up my spine,” English said.
Staying quiet the whole day made the rally even more exciting.
“Not talking was hard at first but I got used to it,” English said.
The day was not all fun and games, though, as many freshmen were picked on by the seniors.
“They tried to steal my lunch but I didn’t have anything good,” Rodgers said.
“As I entered the school, I had to drop my books and do 10 pushups after a freshman caution tape sash was thrown over my shoulder,” English said. “The seniors creped around our table at lunch.”
Overall, the day left the newcomers ready for the game.
“I was so pumped!” Rodgers said.
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September 25, 2009
Lindsay Huth
As the weather is cooling down, the fall play is heating up, and the cast, crew and directors are busily preparing for this year’s production, Oliver Twist on Nov. 5th, 6th and 7th. Practices and stage crew work days are already underway to ensure that the performance is successful.
“The play is going to be awesome this year,” said sophomore Maggie, who is playing Mrs. Corney. “We’ve got a lot of great people.”
Oliver Twist tells the story of an orphan named Oliver and his journey to find his parents. This year is especially promising with the addition of Mary Lou Swinerton as a co-director.
“I’m very excited for the opportunity to work with Mr. Kwitkowski and the great performers and crew at Hoban High,” Swinerton said.
Swinerton is not the only new face in the production: several freshmen have also joined the cast.
“I am looking forward to meeting new freshmen,” Brown said.
Besides the cast, the stage crew is also hard at work as they build and prepare the set for three hours every Thursday.
“We’re building an elevated boardwalk for the background and an old bookstore,” sophomore crew member Katie Stone said. “The backdrop will look like the lower class of London adorned with English lampposts.”
This show will also be different because no crew members will switch the set between scenes. Therefore, the performers will have to change the scenery themselves.
“I’m interested to see how the actors and actresses will choreograph their actions to move the set,” Stone said.
Other than the November shows at Hoban, the cast may also be performing at Ashland University in March.
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September 22, 2009
Evan Luse
Over the weekend, the boys soccer team defeated rival Elyria Catholic with a score of 1-0. With 15 minutes left in the second half, junior forward Evan Pannell scored a dramatic goal on a through ball from sophomore forward Mike Reaves.
Reaves chipped the ball from just past mid-field, allowing Pannell to beat his mark and bury the ball past the Elyria goalkeeper.
“The ball was played to midfield and Peezy had great positioning for a goal scoring opportunity and capitalized with a great shot,” Reaves said.
“I knew that was the best opportunity of the game so I had to finish it,” Pannell said.
The team hopes to take the momentum gained over the weekend with them as they face Highland this Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Dowed Field. The Highland squad has knocked the team out of the playoffs the past two seasons. However the team feels their unity can help them overcome any obstacle.
“We are as cohesive as I’ve ever seen at Hoban. The team is very close and hopefully that unity can take us far,” head coach John Irvine said. Reaves likewise feels the unity.
“I have a great feeling about our team this year. We are really playing for each other out there and I’m excited to see how far we can go together,” Reaves said.
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