The Bulletin Volume 4, Issue 6

THEBULLETIN

Volume 4 Issue 6 “The Bear Necessities”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
designed by AMbria herring ‘22
4-5 News/news
April 8, 2022 feature
6-7 sports
The Bulletin Staff
8-13 student life
Senior Editor:
Ambria Herring ‘22 14-15 cover story

Junior Editor: 16-21 feature
Emmy Bush ‘23
Online Editors: 22-27 lifestyle
Laci Strouse ‘22
Ella Walls ‘22 The Bulletin| PAGE 2
Sports Editor:
Rileigh Glassburn ‘22
Photo Editor:
Brooke Henrey ‘24
Business Manager:
Elizabeth Koeppen ‘23
Social Media Manager:
Phoebe Durst ‘23
Design Team:
Jessica Hagge ‘22
Ashley Mallon ‘23
Iva Horman ‘24
Mackenzy Shoemaker ‘24
Contributors:
Rileigh Glassburn ‘22
Jessica Hagge ‘22
Ambria Herring ‘22
Laci Strouse ‘22
Ella Walls ‘22
Emmy Bush ‘23
Phoebe Durst ‘23
Jocelyn Franz ‘23
Elizabeth Koeppen ‘23
Nina Krupar ‘23
Ashley Mallon ‘23
Ava Vaught ‘23
Teresa Barger ‘24
Rachel Bjorkman ‘24
Megan Friece ‘24
Sallie Gerich ‘24
Brooke Henrey ‘24
Iva Horman ‘24
Jocelyn Lawson ‘24
Reese Manley ‘24
Hannah Marsh ‘24
Mackenzy Shoemaker ‘24
Audrey Tartaglia ‘24

Adviser:
Erin Bush

LETTER FROM LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
THE EDITOR
M written and designed by ambria herring ‘22
ost Bears have gone to a football game one time in their New clubs are on the rise
high school career or have attended a homecoming
dance. Most Bears participated in at least one of many
spirit weeks, but how many do you think have gone to a theatre niche and involvement in
performance? What about the art department? How many Bears the school. Euchre Club,
do you think have taken 10 minutes out of their day to peruse the Exposed Club, and more are new
display cases to see what the art students have curated outside of to the double blue, but need your help to keep them alive.
their academics?
It is not too late to attend a new event, but before you walk
This issue of The Bulletin, we bring you a behind the scenes out of this building for the last time, be proud of the fact
look at the double blue. Starting on page six, we feature freshmen that you walked across all lives as a Berlin Bear.
in spring sports, spotlight new clubs this semester, and ending on
page 12, an entire spread dedicated to our art department. Lastly, the month of April celebrates Autism Spectrum
Disorder, take this time to learn about the kids at our
Coming soon, the art program is holding an art show to school who you may not know who were born with this

highlight students who devote their time into one piece. Jewelry, world to them.
paintings, pottery, drawings, digital design, are just a few pieces “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment,
to be on the lookout for. Want to be one of those students behind
the work? Check out the column on page 13 that gives you an until it becomes a memory.” –Dr. Seuss

insight on the plethora of courses offered to students. Sincerely,

musical, Mamma Mia!, with a behind the scenes look on tech

addition, an interview conducted with the lead roles is featured to Ambria Herring
hear their thoughts on the performance.

Policy Statement: cover design by ashley mallon ‘23

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well as other student contributors at Olentangy Berlin High School. The views expressed in this publication are solely

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and Ohio Scholastic Media Association. The journalism adviser is Erin Bush.

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news

the dangers of
apple airtags

A Written by Sal Gerich ‘24 Designed by Ambria Herring ‘22
pple AirTags are small tracking devices created by Apple
that attach to wallets, bags, etc. so they can be found when
misplaced. Could this be dangerous?

AirTags are small, button-sized These tags can be tossed into your bag
accessories that can be attached or coat pocket by anyone, even attached
with a keychain or thrown into under your car. If you’re being tracked
something. With an iPhone, you by an AirTag, your iPhone will alert you.
can track the exact movement of
However, someone may already have
the AirTag. your exact location.

In 2020, there were 52 Delaware
county Missing Children Reports,
the majority of which were young
women, who often carry purses or

other bags.

AirTags use a similar technology as Find my iPhone, an app by Apple where you can track your
phone on someone else’s phone when lost.

Though Apple has started to take Keep your bags shut and be aware
measures and has future plans to of your surroundings when in
create a safer AirTag-- this doesn’t public. If you’re being tracked,
mean they’re all that bad. They can
things you often lose, such as car contact the police and deactivate
the AirTag from your phone.
keys.

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news

Putin attacks ukraine

written by Laci Strouse ‘22 designed by ambria herring ‘22 and ashley mallon ‘23

There is an ongoing war between Russia and accessing sterling and clearing payments. All Russian
Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. banks will have their assets frozen. Major Russian
According to Fox News, “Make no mistake,
Putin is about the business of trying to bring back the companies and the state will be stopped from raising
Soviet Union,” reporter Michael R. Pompeo said.
This is a plausible reason for Putin’s attack. A will be placed on deposits Russians can make at UK
question that many people ponder is why NATO has banks.”
not been able to help Ukraine. Putin has deemed it a crime in Russia to protest.
As stated by The Washington Post, “Ukraine is a Despite this, many Russians continued to protest
NATO partner- but it is not a member of the 72-year- and have been detained. Any Russian journalist who
old military alliance,” author Sara Bjerg Moller said. reports “fake” news could be sentenced up to 15 years
NATO can only help and send troops to other of prison. Many Russians don't agree with the war and
countries who are members of NATO. Ukraine is
an ally, but not a member. Putin has also threatened Currently, Ukraine accuses Russia of war crimes
nuclear war on those who help Ukraine. and genocide. The United States is to announce more
“In the days and weeks ahead, NATO’s actions will sanctions on Russia.
be focused almost entirely on enhancing the security In accordance with foxnews.com, “Everything
and defense of the Central and Eastern European we’re doing in respect to Ukraine is being expedited.
alliance members that border Ukraine and or Russia,”
Moller said. There has also been a massacre at Bucha, Ukraine
President Biden has announced that the United which has raised tension.
States will help Ukraine with the use of sanctions on Foxnews.com also stated, “The massacre at Bucha
Russia. has prompted outrage from Western leaders,
As reported by bbc.com, “A sanction is a penalty including President Biden, who accused Russian
imposed by one country on another, often to stop it President Vladmir Putin of committing a “war crime,”
from acting aggressively or breaking international law. and called him to be put on trial,” Fox news reporters
They are among the toughest measures nations can said.
use, short of going to war.”
how do bears feel about the war?
attack Russia. “I think it will affect Berlin students by creating a way
According to BBC, “Major Russian banks excluded for them to educate themselves worldwide. It creates
a window that allows us to research and learn more
about what is happening globally,” junior Courtney
Higgins said.

“Although we are mostly helpless, I think discussion
about Ukraine should happen more frequently, so
that we can be educated about the war and not be
completely ignorant,” junior Isabelle Armstrong said.

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sports

berlin sport stars
flaunt their skills

written by rileigh glassburn ‘22 designed by ambria herring ‘22

connor kemper

A “jack of all trades” is merely an understatement
Kemper participates in t-ball, swimming, basketball,
golf, and bowling, his favorite amongst the bunch being
golf.

This past winter, Kemper was awarded a gold medal
bronze for the freestyle swim.
said.

With many supporters, like his mom and dad, sister
Grace, and friend Ethan Horman, ready to cheer him on,
Kemper is always proud to compete.

“It makes me proud because I have an audience, I have
a lot of people cheering me on,” Kemper said.

MEGAN schirtzinger

When she doesn’t have her claws up or a smile on her
face, Berlin’s own Megan Schirtzinger is out on the

double blue community. A member of the Berlin cheer
squad and gymnastics team, Schirtzinger also bowls.
Her favorite part about gymnastics is the pretty
uniform she wears every meet.
On Mar. 4, the Berlin gymnastics team competed
for the title at the OHSAA State Gymnastics meet.
Schirtzinger said that her favorite part of the day was

when she had the chance to ride in the limo and go out
to breakfast with the team.

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Sports

jocelyn’s take: march
madness talk softball:
As the weather starts to warm up, the girls softball
Mwritten jocelyn franz ‘23 designed by ambria herring ‘22 team begins to hit the turf as spring sports are in
arch: the month that many sports fans wait for. The full swing. Several returners have stepped up to the
mark on 2022. the double blue. Addi Davis, a freshman on the team this
year, was eager to join the Bears softball team because her

teammates and her coaches made her feel welcomed and gave
her the excitement she needed to play. As Davis
four match-ups consist of eight teams who competed for begins her new journey into high school sports, she
their spot in the big bracket. In the Midwest game, we saw anticipates to do well and have a lot of fun alongside all her
16th seeded Texas Southern that faced off against 16th
seeded Texas A&M-CC. This was a close game, but Texas
Southern came out on top for their chance to play for a blue team, she looks forward to what this season has to bring.
NCAA National Championship. Next up in the East game, Her main goals are to hit well and succeed with a record
we had 12th seeded Wyoming who played against 12th of wins.
seeded Indiana. Indiana had a very tough team this year From the start of the season, Davis noticed the Berlin team
looked different from other teams she’d been a part of before
with their sophomore forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, because the bond of the team was similar to a family.
who averaged 18.1 points per game, which is why they “I knew the season was going to be fun as soon as I met the
were the team that extended their season longer and team,” Davis said.
sent Wyoming home. In the South, we had 16th seeded
Wright St. who matched up against 16th Seeded Bryant. Boys Lacrosse:
The lacrosse team begins to face off for the spring season with
Two very tough teams went head to head, but Wright
St. had a chance to make it to only their fourth NCAA numerous returners and a few new faces to complete the team.
tournament with their junior guard Tanner Holden,
who led the way with 19.8 points per game. Lastly, we Berlin lacrosse team. Bush was eager to be in the program this
saw 11th seeded Rutgers who lost against 11th seeded year with his love of the sport and the staff of coaches at Berlin.

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think this will be the case this year because they had to freshman sport perspective
face off against a very tough 3rd seeded Purdue who had
a sophomore guard Jaden Ivey who averaged 17.4 points written by nina krupar ‘23 designed by ambria herring ‘22
per game. In the end, number one seeded Kansas came out
with the tournament win which defeated eight seeded North
Carolina 72-69.

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student life

Club Spotlight

written by Hannah Marsh ‘24 and Megan Friece ‘24 designed by ambria herring ‘22 and iva horman ‘24

Exposed Club
Exposed Club was formed in order to inform all students who join about

Hailey Akey ‘23

Euchre Club

Photo courtesy of Dominic Giannetto

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student life

claw team seeks leaders

written by emmy bush ‘23 designed by iva horman ‘24
Team were distributed
before and after
will be due on

be invovled, be excited, participate, leaders lead

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student Life art students
paint the halls
Art classes:
sketch to sculpture with talent

written by Audrey Tartaglia ‘24 written by Reese Manley ‘24 and Jocelyn Lawson ‘24 designed by ashley mallon ‘23
Berlin offers 33 art courses for students
across the grades. All except Advanced The art show is a day where all of the visual art students come
Placement Art History are together and display their artwork for the community to see.
Visitors are welcomed into the building to view Berlin students’
credit. artwork, along with some middle and elementary school pieces that
are featured in the commons. One of the art teachers, Angela Knight,
Art I explained what to expect at the art show.

A prerequisite for all other art classes “Students can expect to see a ton of beautiful art that has been created
except AP Art History. throughout the school year as well as live music, face painting, food
trucks, kids activities, and interactive voting for ‘people’s choice’,”
“This introductory course allows students Knight said.
to grow foundational knowledge starting
with the Elements of Art and Principles of A chalk walk is featured for children or young students to make their
Design,” Ms. Lieb said. own creations and food trucks are catered to feed participants. This
creates an inclusive environment for all ages.
“Right now we are just working on our
still picture project. After this unit we “Seeing all the families walk around is my favorite part of our show,”
will do the clay unit with mini ceramics. Knight said. “It is wonderful to see everyone admiring all of the hard
We have small quizzes but nothing too work that our students have put into their pieces.”

Ceramics I, II, III, Advanced Each piece is rated based off of a variety of different aspects.
said. “For example, as a drawing teacher I take into account blending,
“Ceramics is a clay-based studio course
that focuses on hand-building with clay Some of the featured double-blue artwork is “Manual Labor” by
and throwing on the wheel, once you get senior Halle Schmidt, “The Untold Truth” by senior Kaleb Harrell,
into upper levels. I encourage all students “Simulated Chaos” by senior Christopher Marsh, “Motherboard”
to take this course and see what they can by senior Siena Pace, “What I Carry On My Back” by senior Lindsay
create, regardless of their knowledge of
clay,” Ms. Butler said. Stillman, and “Letting Go” by senior Kali Bateman.
This event requires the art teachers and other Bears to
AP Art History
set the entire show up to perfection. Berlin students can
“We cover art history from prehistory sign up to help with kid activities, art labels, and other
all the way to the kid-20th century. Over things.
thousands of years the students learn
hundreds of pieces and their individual Come and support the Berlin Bear art students on
characteristics and features,” Mr. Martin April 10 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
said.
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“A lot of art comments on things around
it. Commenting on society as a whole.
Even something really minor. It picks up
things around it. I think it’s really
important we can recognize this
and identify it,” senior Lila Jernovoi
said.

For the uncondensed and full
list of Berlin’s art classes, scan
the code to the right:

Student life

Taylor Walker ‘22 olivia lehigh ‘22

kali bateman ‘22 alessandra ma ‘24 ryan jeansonne ‘22
christian caffey ‘22

namasvi tank ‘23 Tamsyn carpenter ‘24
mick judd ‘22

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student life

Peek behind the curtain
at ‘Mamma Mia!’

written by Ella walls ‘22 designed by emmy bush ‘23
The Berlin Theater department performed
Mamma Mia! as their last production of the member, sophomore Ryan Decker said.
year on March 18-20. The set design used blue and white as the main
“This is a show that is one we knew students colors. It included details that helped portray the
would succeed at but still challenge them to grow Greek hotel where the story takes place, such as
as performers. Plus it’s a show about family and that

director Mrs. Gibbons said. different rooms or areas outside. The use of lights was
the actors to the sound crew worked to create the best important to highlight certain areas of the stage or to
possible production.
Costumes were another detail that the crew
organized. Many of the leads and ensemble characters

Being able to put so much work into a show so it can colors, and button up shirts to illustrate the upbeat
manager, senior Tess Duncan said. island style of the show.
the comedic and more emotional moments of the
The musical begins with Sophie (Ellie Torlone ‘22), show.
her father, but she keeps this secret from her mother,
Donna (Gabbie Morrison ‘24). She is about to marry “The community in theater is what makes it so
this production fun and I think that’s something to

Many of the songs from Mamma Mia! are well known said.
and most of the songs with big dance numbers and
complex choreography featured the ensemble as well At a tech rehearsal,
as the lead actors. Ellie Torlone ‘22,

“I’m an ensemble member and my main job is to just Matt Mannino
‘22, and Ben
because I get to toss people through the air a bunch of Holloway
‘22 practice
There are more pit musicians who performed in this a song on
musical than most other Berlin productions. They stage. The cast
perfected their
run-throughs

of the show for
weeks before the
performances.

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Student Life

Leads Take the StAge
B written by Phoebe Durst ‘23 designed by emmy bush ‘23
erlin held the fourth annual spring musical the weekend of March 18 and performed none other than
Mamma Mia! I caught up with the lead roles to ask them a few questions about the musical.
gabbie morrison - donna courtney handschug - rosie

Q: Q:
A: I wanted to try out for the musical because I knew that A: Repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition. Running

going to be a ton of fun. free time throughout the day really helps. And then I’ll
slowly wean myself off of the script during rehearsal.
ellie torlone - sophie
elise brown - tanya
Q:
A: Q:
A:
moment either alone or with some cast mates to pray

handshake that I do with Dylan, who plays Sky, that we do around each other. It’s a joy to be in theatre with some of
to get us into character before going on stage. my best friends.

charlie thacker - sam ben holloway - bill

Q: Q:
A: A:

dylan hagerman - sky my last high school production, I knew I had to at least

Q: lead!
A:

from the ground up, the chemistry between cast members

matt mannino - harry

Q:
A: The hardest emotion for me to portray is probably

panicked.

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cover story

bears shine a light
on autism:
the importance of awareness
A written by Iva Horman ‘24 and jocelyn franz ‘23 designed by iva Horman ‘24
utism Awareness Month is celebrated through the “These kids have the biggest heart and just want to be
month of April along with World Autism Awareness included as much as any other peer would want to be,”
Day on April 2 to celebrate and bring awareness to intervention aide Traci Lindsey said.
those who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). All students want is to be included. Most typical kids feel
According to the Mayo Clinic, Autism Spectrum Disorder like they have no way to communicate with kids that have

impairs the ability to communicate. This disorder has a very “bear bump,” will make their whole day. A smile means the
wide range of symptoms and severities which is why the term world.
“spectrum” is used. “It’s everything. The feeling of acceptance goes a long
There are many interactional and behavioral signs that way for this group,” intervention aide DeLano Madison
can be seen through someone who has Autism Spectrum said.
Disorder. Some of these signs may be trouble with The administration, along with student aides, always
verbal interaction, repetitive movements or phrases, or love the interactions with them in the hallways and in the
hypersensitivity to small things. classroom. There’s not a time that goes by that they don’t
There is so much to learn and love about kids with autism, acknowledge the Bears.
along with many other disabilities that other kids share here “Each one of them has the sweetest personality that just
at Berlin. These kids are the most lovable and kind-hearted makes working with them so enjoyable,” student aide,
people you could ever meet. junior Britton Bonomo said.
The Autism Speaks organization began the recognition of
Autism Awareness Month, but in the last decade there have
been many controversies about the true intention of their
organization. Although some may question their ethics, it
is still very important to celebrate those who have autism
and bring awareness to ASD as a whole.
One of our very own students here at Berlin, Ethan
Horman, has autism, but it does not make him any different
from any of us. He enjoys the outdoors, basketball, Friday
night football games, and the Bengals. All he wants is to be
included. Horman, along with many other kids, is just like
you and me. A kid, who loves being a kid.
“They are no different from you and me aside from the
fact that they have one extra piece,” Madison said.
Now take the time out of your day to show them how
Ethan Horman ‘23 and Iva Horman ‘24 much they are appreciated for the joy they bring to the

world and to Berlin. The little things matter.

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cover story

Photo courtesy of Kirby Stewart Photo courtesy of Kirby Stewart

Bears visit an apple
orchard as one of their
enjoyed the apples when
they returned to school.

Photo courtesy of Megan Phillips

For a Double Blue Friday photo, Students and teachers pose
Murphy Vetter ‘22 and Mr. Spinner for a tropical spirit week
pose in the commons. Vetter never photo. This crew was eager to
missed a chance to talk to the particpate in every spirit day
administration team. this year.

Autism Misconceptions affect berlin

A Compiled by rachel Bjorkman ‘24 designed by iva horman ‘24
t Berlin and all around the world, there can be misunderstandings about Autism. Intervention
specialists Megan Phillips and Kirby Stewart help bridge the gap that these misconceptions cause and
answer questions about Autism.

Are there any misconceptions how can these misconceptions affect
about autism? students?

I think there are a lot of misconceptions about In relationship building. People can be worried about
Autism. A lot of people think just because how to communicate with them or how to approach them.
someone has Autism, they can’t do certain You can create conversations about learning how to or
activities. In reality, those who have Autism are talk with teachers to feel more comfortable and build more
relationships with those with Autism. - Stewart
need to help them reach their potential. - Phillips

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HumansFeature of Berlin
written by Teresa Barger ‘24 and Jess Hagge ‘22 Designed by Jess hagge ‘22
What is your favorite song?

Avery will ‘22 Kayla Servilla ‘25

“Nobody by Casting “Probably ‘Nights’
Crowns.” by Frank Ocean. I
always play it with
my brother when
he comes back
from Canada.”

What is your dream job?

Connor Kemper ‘23 Jude elkins ‘23

“To make food! I “I want to go into
love food. I’d make aeronautical
hash browns.” or aerospace
engineering because
I enjoy the design
process. It would
also be cool to see
something you helped

or even exploring another
planet.”

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Feature

What is something people don’t know about you?

Calvin Davies ‘22 Lindsay Stillman ‘22

“My favorite “Probably that
sport used to be I actually love
soccer before to go to bed
I switched to super early.”
running in high
school.”

Maria Baum ‘22

“I know sign language. I can
do it and teach other kids
how. I had a friend who was
deaf and I talked to her using
sign language. She had an
interpreter who used sign
language so I learned it from
her, actually. I’m a part of the
sign language club here.”

What is your favorite lunch food?

ERick Paredes ‘23 Carsyn casebolt ‘24

“Pizza from Jet’s.” “I really like pizza,
especially from Pizza

another pizza place I
like better.”

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Feature

What is something you’ve learned from being
around teenagers?

mrs. henrickson mrs. dewalt
“Some things you learn
you don’t want to learn! “Creativity and
You get to meet a lot of ingenuity with the
kids and see a lot you kids! I knew they
wouldn’t get to see in had that but they
some cool things about just surprise me
the kids-- the stuff they like, with their talents.
the stuff they’re involved in They all have a
cool!”
speciality. Everybody’s
so different! They all bring
something to the school that
makes us such a great school.”

What is something you wish everyone
knew about your job?

ms. evanko
“We are very busy and are totally
feeding anywhere from 950 to
a thousand kids a day. We’re
underappreciated a lot but we
like our jobs so it comes with the
territory. We all like the job though
so it’s fun. We enjoy it! We enjoy
seeing the kids every day.”

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Feature

If you were an object what would you be?

mrs. rose mr. tressel

up rooms, I like to cheer “I would be a ruler
people up. I like to keep because I feel like
things bright and happy. I have a way of
people like a mirror, measuring things.”
show everyone their best
side!”

Heard in the halls
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feature

teachers’ talk:

phones strain learning
T written and designed by ambria herring ‘22
here is no denying the fact that cell phones deem themselves as a priority in our everyday lives. Whether
they are used as an alarm clock in the morning, a check on the weather, or more commonly, a peer
communication source, they consume our everyday routine. Although they serve as an addiction to scroll
through social media feeds, there is both a good and bad time to use them one of which, the classroom, is not the
time to utilize them.

Berlin teachers were surveyed by The Bulletin staff to consider the effects of phones in their class. Read below
to see how your teachers feel about phones.

How do you think phones and overall How do you feel when you see one of
technology affect the classroom? your students on their phone instead of

“To be honest, it sucks. I'm not going to fool myself focused to your lecture?
in thinking that my lesson is going to be as exciting
as something on a shiny electronic object, but I feel “Technology can both hinder and help learning. Tech
like the time and energy I put into what I'm teaching provides many applications to produce and create
at least warrants most of the class being engaged however, it can also be a distraction when students
and paying attention. Using a phone during class is
disrespectful to the teacher, whether or not a student feel compelled to check social media or text messages
“Often it is frustrating because it feels like that student
“Honestly, it's their loss. They need to be accountable the same time, I understand phones are a real addiction
for their own learning; this is high school after all. We and sometimes students don't even make a conscious

can't police the phones all day every day. Students mentality, so if they miss an assignment because of
their phones then the assignment will be counted late
“They are a HUGE distraction and crutch. The amount
of students that do not try because they get the answers their personal life is causing them to not be connected
to homework and tests on their phones is disturbing. If and how can I help? Or, what am I not doing to engage
students do not have the answers, they ditch and won't causing the impulse control in the kid that cannot be

take the test until they do have the answers. “
“Unfortunately, when phones have student attention,
they never get the chance to lose themselves in what
they are learning. That's a shame because the more

students that are engaged, the more fun the lesson
usually is. It really drains the fun out of the activities

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Students prepare for
final exams

Wtests. written by elizabeth koeppen ‘23 designed by ambria herring ‘22

Set a reasonable goal

you usually only need a three or four to earn credit in college.

Make a plan
This is easily the most important part if you want to reach your goal. I would recommend to study for about a
month in advance, but it all depends on the student. Make a calendar for the month before your exam for each

Use your resources

those books and is much more concise than your textbook. The language is more approachable,
one-on-one, they can give you resources that can help you succeed. Just be sure to not wait until
the last minute.

If your teachers offer a mock exam, show up. It may be optional, but it might be the most

Take Breaks

and still make time for the things you enjoy. Spend time with friends and

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prom dressesLifestyle
follow trend

written and designed by ella walls ‘22

“Tulle and bold dresses” - Macy’s - Lulu’s
“Fun colors” - Windsor - Be Social
- Henry’s - Lucy in the Sky
“The open back, I think - Etsy - David’s Bridal
people.”
“Sparkles”

“Matching your shoes to
your date’s socks or tie”

“Silk”
“A-line dresses”

about long dresses. It

#1: Black #2: Red #3: Green

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Lifestyle

The Struggle to find the
perfect prom attire
B written by ava vaught ‘23 designed by emmy bush ‘23
erlin students prepare early this year in approaches is style. Each year there are new trends

also consider is whether or not other students have the

individuality. which styles suit you best.

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LIfestyle

mimna meets
modern manner
Dwritten and designed by ambria herring ‘22 “For me--it’s shoes and jewelry! I love big, dangling
own the double blue halls, we see a vast range of earrings and colorful shoes! Usually it’s about the
different styles that never seem to be the same, earrings when I wear my hair up. Shoes and boots are a
although what about our staff? Teachers wake up
just as early as students do, if not earlier, to dress themselves Although her modish manner makes a win in the fashion
in a professional but stylish manner. For English teacher inspiration.
Mrs. Mimna, she makes her look a priority each day.

“Yikes--I’m not sure I know how to describe my ‘style’

and express that I am a unique person. I love to support my wishing I could spend a few hours in her closet! Mrs.
school and the teams I love, but also want to make sure that Butler has a wonderful sense of style too. I think Reagan
I am professional when I need to be. Ultimately, I like to Nichols ‘24 and Giana Ray ‘24 have a cool vibe with their
be trendy and old-school at times too. I really don’t have a clothing choices. I would have to say that people inspire

Even on casual days, Mimna always places her own sense

never fails to make a statement.

monday tuesday WEDNESDAY thursday friday

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Lifestyle

TEACHERS’ Take On
STUDENT FAShion
S written and designed by ashley mallon ‘23
tudents have tried new styles and fashion trends,
and their teachers have watched as those trends
came and went.
A lot of fashion choices made by students today
originated from the late 1980s or early 1990s. One
article of clothing that Bears have brought back is om
jeans.

“I am unsure how I feel about the mom jeans coming
back into style. I personally have a pair and love them,
but it is hard for me to let go of my millennial skinny

The mullet became the hairstyle of 2021, and its Pictured above, registrar Amy Miner,
popularity carried over into 2022. Although there sports a mullet with her husband
has been controversy over this hairstyle, many Mark in 1986 .
Berlin teachers found that the mullet came back
unexpectedly, but were excited to see the hair choice. Photo courtesy of Pinterest.com

“If you are so inclined to cut your hair into a mullet,
then not only are you taking on a hairstyle, you’re
Crop tops, although not a new style, still are a hot pick
for a lot of teens. Teachers and staff understand that
they are in trend, but made it a point that they are not
meant to be worn at school.

“They are super cute, but I am not a fan of the crop

Whether it was bike shorts, mullets, or crop tops, Photo courtesy of Pinterest.com
teachers have seen a large variety of styles. With a Photo courtesy of Pinterest.com
unique job where they see a large number of teenagers
each day, their constant surroundings around younger
adults has allowed teachers to stay up to date with
current fashion trends.
“I love that claw clips have come back. I think claw
clips were something that was more prominent in my
mom’s generation, but I love them! … I also love that
Uggs have come back in style, I know that they haven’t
exactly taken off, but I just love my Uggs. Fun fact- Mr.
Moore (yes, the wrestling coach) has tall Ugg boots

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