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2 NEWS On March 4 the Presidential Primary Elections will be held in Ohio. The elections will determine who will be representing the Democratic and Republican Parties in the 2008 elections. Out of the two candidates that will win their parties, one of them will most likely become the next leader of the United States. With thirty-five states voting before Ohio does in the elections, a candidate could have already won before Ohio even gets to vote. Ohio, with so many delegates, could also really help a candidate. The issues a candidate stands for could determine for whom high-school voters will vote for in the Primaries and in the Presidential Election. Junior Jonathan Cortes commented on which issues candidate matters the most to him. “I like John McCain because of his view on abortion,” Cortes said. “I donʼt think the primaries matter as much as the November Elections do, www.my.highschooljournalism.org/oh/amherst/steele Ohio May Determine the Next President Jim Jancsura Staff Writer Mallet Announces ASEF Grants Information provided byASEF Executive Director Tim Logar The Amherst Schools Educational Foundation Board of Trustees chairman Chris Mallett has announced that the ASEF has $37,592 to award grants for projects to employees, school groups, or residents through competitive grant awards. Grant applications will be accepted in the following categories: general, athletics, technology, fine arts, Harris School, and Fred Powers fund for professional development. All applications must be received at the Amherst Educational Service Center by March 19, 2008. Applications can be found on line at http://www.amherst. k12.oh.us/asef. In addition to the educational grants, The Trustees of the Foundation will award 22 scholarships totally $32,775 at the Amherst Steele spring awards program in May. Graduating seniors can find applications in the Steele guidance office or on the school website at http://www.amherst.k12.oh.us/steele/scholarships. Two additional scholarships have been added this year; one in memory of Grace Sprenger will be awarded for $1000, and one funded by Medical Mutual of Ohio worth $500. Funds for the ASEF are held in perpetuity and only the interest is used for grants and scholarships. During 2007, the ASEF had contributions totaling over $178,000. Thieves in the Art Room Brandon Coulter Staff Writer There have been some very expensive items stolen out of the art room. Why do people steal? Do they get joy out of it? James Elevich was asked what he thinks the art room bandits are doing with these items. “I really donʼt know but Iʼm pretty sure they are selling them and getting paid,” he said. Angel Rodriguez said “I do not understand stealing. If it is not yours you shouldnʼt steal it”. If the thieves are caught they may be suspended and made to pay for the stolen items. A couple of people were asked how the people responsible should be punished. Some people said expulsion, and a couple of other people said to make them pay it back. Others were very mad and said that the police should be contacted and the thieves should be punished severely. Hopefully we will find these bandits and punish them with one of the three choices that can be made. The Record February 22, 2008 though,” Other students at Amherst seem to support McCain like Jonathan. Junior John Ingalls is another student who has a similar view on the issues. “Abortion is the most important issue for me. I am completely against it,” Ingalls said. John also likes John McCain in the election. Greg Laubacher, a junior at Amherst Steele High School, has a different opinion than Ingalls and Cortes do. “The Environmental issues are the most important to me, I would like my childrenʼs future to be as bright as mine and I would like to see Mike Huchabee win,” Greg said. However, not all students seem to like the Republican candidates. Junior Matt Willard has a different opinion on the candidates. “Barack Obama is my favorite candidate. I like his views on the issues,” Willard said. These students have their favorite candidates, but the media has had an influence on their opinions. “Iʼve watched the debates, but the media has influenced my opinion the most,” John Ingalls said. KIDS SPEAK OUT ESSAY CONTEST Students in grades 11 and 12 are invited to enter a “Kids Speak Out” Essay Contest, sponsored by Time Warner Cable and WVIZ/PBS ideastream. Five winning entries will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded at a luncheon! Winners will be recognized at the event and also on TV! Contest Rules: 1. All students in the 11th and 12th grades are eligible. 2. Entrants are to write a 500-word essay on the following topic: If you had 30 minutes with the next president of the United States, what issues affecting Ohioans would you want them to discuss and why? Write an essay in which you explain why you selected these specific topic(s) and why you feel these are important issues to address. 3. The essays must be submitted in Microsoft Word format, 12 point – Times New Roman font, and be double-spaced. 4. Entries must include: studentʼs name, address, city, zip, birthdate, grade level, name of school, school district, e-mail address and both a primary and secondary phone number. (Home schooled students should so indicate). 5. Submit entries in one of two ways: a. Electronically to speakout@ideastream.org b. Mailed to the following address: Kids Speak Out 2008 Contest WVIZ/PBS ideastream 1375 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 Attention: Rita Bigham 6. Contest begins January 28, 2008. Entries must be received electronically or be postmarked before by 5:00 p.m., on March 14, 2008. Winners of the 5- $1,000 scholarships will be announced in mid-April. 7. All essays must be the original work of the entrant. Sources must be footnoted. 8. Entries will be judged on insightfulness (50%), relevance (25%), writing style (15%), and spelling & grammar (10%). By entering all entrants agree to release discharge, indemnify and hold harmless WVIZ/PBS ideastream, Time Warner Cable, contest coordinators, sponsors, judges and members from all liability for its/their actions arising from, or relating to, or by reason of the judging, use and handling of their entry. Employees or immediate family members of WVIZ/WCPN/PBS/ideastream or Time Warner Cable are not eligible.
OPINION The Record February 22, 2008 www.my.highschooljournalism.org/oh/amherst/steele 3 Valentines Day: A Foolʼs Holiday for the Hopeless Romantic Kayln Brown Staff Writer As Valentines Day approaches and passes, many consumers search for the perfect gift to exchange with their sweetie in the name of St. Valentine. Something that will make their eyes sparkle and butterflies flit in their stomach. The desire to show someone how much they are loved on this particular day drives many to extremes, looking high and low for the perfect, unique gift. Restaurants and flower shops were at their glory with all the dinner reservations being made and bouquets being bought by the dozen. Everybody enjoys feeling as though they are wanted and appreciated, usually. Many misguided souls see the “holiday” known as Valentines Day as the perfect time for short-term personal gratification. Apparently nothing says sincere to our society more than mass-produced chocolate, Hallmark cards, and an over-abundance of a sickly shade of pink. Feeling loved is great, but being told how much you mean on a day when it is considered a huge error not to over compliment and flatter, sort of drains any credibility from the sentiment conveyed. If dying, genetically altered foliage and sugar-coated, gummie hearts truly display caring and love, then I for one would rather not fall under its spell. In other words, the only thing following Valentines tradition shows is a general feeling of “I love you today because I have to”. One of the most amusing patterns, when talking to couples spending ridiculous amounts of money on a single night, is the very fact that most of these zombified, Valentines cult fanatics have almost no idea what even spawned such a shallow holiday. To this very day there is only one answer to the question of this dayʼs origin, nobody knows for sure. The Catholic Church recognizes three dramatically different St. Valentines with stories drastically different except for one theme; every St. Valentine suffered a bloody demise. One legend paints Valentine as a Roman Priest who preformed marriages in secret at a time when it was illegal for men to marry. Caesar found that soldiers without families perform better than those with them. Thus, he made it illegal for young men to marry. Upon being discovered, St. Valentine was publicly executed. In another version of this murky tale, St. Valentine is himself a prisoner who tragically falls in love with his captorʼs daughter. He succeeded in writing a lovely note to her and failed in escaping. The brave Valentine was, unfortunately, discovered and had his last conversation with the business end of an axe. The Record Online at: my.highschooljournalism.org/oh/amherst/steele The Record is a monthly publication, free to those associated to Amherst Steele, 450 Washington Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001, 988- 4433. The Record's primary objective is to report news in a balanced feature-oriented approach. Community news will be localized and the meaning and significance of events shall be explained rather than simply reported. Editorials and columns will reflect the opinions of the writers and not those of the school. Opinions expressed on the opinion page(s) are the views and collected theories of the individual given credit in the byline. The Record takes into account the school's image and how it reflects on those in the community who receive the issues: students, Amherst Steele faculty, residents, and advertising affiliates. The Record will only accept signed articles from readers for publication. Unsigned letters will not be printed. Space reserved for letters to the editor, guest columns, and administrator columns. We make every effort to avoid using un-named sources. We reserve the right to edit any letters if needed, keeping the initial meaning intact. Letters to the editor may be given to Mr. Lowe in room 126 during school hours. Junior Record Editor Elenor Geer Junior Opinion Editor Stephanie Sherrill Junior A&E Editor Emily Corts Junior Image Editor Kalyn Brown Junior Sports Editor James Janscura Online Editor Elizabeth Martinez Senior Sales Manager Cassie Velez Communications Manager Brittany Bonewitz Writers & Designers Joe Chermansky, Brandon Coulter, Gus DeCaro, Jennifer Knudsen, Alyssa Miller, Kelly Hall, Jullia Huszti, Kristina Sliman, Kenny Strauss, Matt Wasilk, Kyle Work Special thanks to the Pub Tech Senior class Copy and Design Editors www.amherst.k12.oh.us Advisor Mr. Lowe Email addresses Editor_Chief @amherst.k12.oh.us Feature_Record @amherst.k12.oh.us Opinon_Forum @amherst.k12.oh.us Record_Sports @amherst.k12.oh.us Salespromotions @amherst.k12.oh.us Where do the red roses come in? Sorry to shatter any illusions, but hearts and flowers have as much to do with Valentines Day as a rice diet has to do with Rosie OʼDonnell. Here lies the truth of the matter; St. Valentines Day is the celebration and recognition of a forgotten saint who ended up dead and unloved...how romantic. The industry takes consumers for granted in assuming that every person follows ridiculous customs and is, in essence, another member of the love stricken. This is one bandwagon that is crowded to the point of pop culture claustrophobia and the marketing schemes get worse every year. Before grabbing your pitchfork and organizing a public lynching of corporate America, realize that this highly profitable holiday would have been dead and forgotten long ago if it were not for the feeble minded consumers who decide that the singing teddy bear with a heart in its paw is a great way to show affection. According to a CNN article, the top annual spending of Valentines Day is $17 billion dollars, and $123 per average consumer. These same people will drop $79.99 (plus $9.99 shipping and handling of course) for a dozen red roses in a vase. Paying that much money for half-dead flowers is a really great investment (sarcasm alert). Steele students alone will spend an average of $10-$100. Perhaps the celebration of love would mean more if the focus was shifted from the material to the emotions driving our relationships. Instead of spending large amounts of money on an uncomfortably fancy dinner, invite your significant other over and cook something special for them (guys this means you too). Instead of sending the message “Iʼm willing to pay a ton of money for your love,” spending time and love on your girlfriend or boyfriend tells them that you truly care. Fun ways to ditch the cliché and actually communicate your love in a fun way are as follows: 1) Donʼt take your love anywhere (if a must, make it somewhere local). Instead spend time together at home, perhaps just talking or watching a “romantic” movie such as Jaws, Die Hard, or Star Wars (insert sarcasm here). 2) Tell all your friends how much you appreciate them personally, instead of giving the lame card that eventually finds its way to the rubbish bin! 3) Use your free time by planning ways to show the person of your affections how much you love them throughout the year, instead of focusing on this one day. Using your imagination and emotions rather than a wallet on Valentines Day may just be the ticket out of the V-Day doldrums! Instead of giving the impression that real love is all about gifts and candy, (creates more to love right?) try to break the mold and truly express your emotions. With that in mind, try using some of these ideas for next years Valentines Day. Side note: If there are any sightings of a fat, naked, toddler with wings firing a deadly weapon, feel free to throw rocks or heavy objects! Whatʼs Your Favorite Movie? “Across the Universe is my favorite movie” Adelle Polasky, Sophomore “I like movies that make you wonder so Donnie Darko” Lindsay Bookshar, Junior “The Breakfast Club is my favorite movie” Zach Meiss, Sophomore “A Walk to Remember is my favorite movie” Samantha Tausch, Sophomore “The Notebook is my favorite movie” Kourtney Green, Junior
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