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Senior Edition- June 2018

Classof 2018
Seni or s

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The Wy-News Tabl e of Con ten ts

2017-2018 Staff Ar t i cl es: Senior Columns:

Edi t or -i n-Chi ef : Managing Editor : Pg. 4 - Top Ten Pg. 3 - Makayla Coffee
Makayla Coffee, 2018 Emily Alaniz, 2018 Pg. 10 - Brandt Kinzler Pg. 5 - Emily Alaniz
Bear Daily Editor : BusinessEditor : Pg. 9 - Olivia Simpson
Olivia Simpson, 2018 Emma Rankine, 2019 Pg. 10 - Generation ends

Advisor : Janet Haddad

Repor ter s:

2018: 2019: 2020: Pg. 14 - 2018's Senioritis Pg. 11 -Noah Mac
Kennedy Brown Deven Blight NicholasHickey Pg. 16 - Serving our country Pg. 15 - Jordan Vellmure
Madison Hamilton NicholasCampbell NicholasMcPhall Pg. 18 - Trevino, Fagen, Pg. 17 - Kennedy Brown
Noah Mac Wendy Guzman Lillian Settles Crnkovich:on moving on Pg. 21 - Madison Hamilton
Jordan Vellmure Sa?Mya Overall Katherine Simpson
Max Skolnik Caitlyn Sloat
Matt Trusewicz Dorian Soto

TheWy-NewsisRoosevelt High School?sstudent-produced Pg. 19 - Behind the scenes Sur vey Questions:
newspaper, editorialsand bylined columnsreflect theopinionsof of class officer decisions
individual columnistsand not theWy-Newsstaff, itsadvisor, the Pg. 19 - 2018 Wins it all Pgs. 3, 5, 7, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20

RHS faculty, administration, or student body.

All signed letters to the staff are welcome. The Wy-News reserves Pg. 22 - Lifetime neighbors What will you miss?Most
the right to edit letters printed for publications. Submit letters to: Pg. 23 - Next level athletes embarassing moment?
What does BFL mean to
Mrs. Haddad, Room C-119 Recaps: you?Who has impacted
Roosevelt High School
540 Eureka Pg. 6-7: Prom you most?What smells

Wyandotte, Michigan 48192 Pg. 8 - Sup. Dinner remind you of RHS?
It ispolicy of theWyandotteBoard of Education that no person
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shall, on thebasisof race, color, religion, national origin, or
ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or moral status,
beexcluded from participation in, bedenied thebenefit of, or be
subjected to discrimination with respect to any educational

program, activity, or employment.

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"The only t hing I 'll m iss about H S is
seeing t he w hole gym nasium full w it h
people and w r est ling m at s. "
-Angel Valent in

Ricky McNiven, Maleik Moran, Juan Flores, and Jordan "Being able to see
Kurdi stay fierce in this picture.
my friends just
From the Editor... And as about every single
always, Go Bears day and the in
school events such
Makayla Coffee, Editor- in- Chief
For the last four years I have constantly been

involved with Roosevelt. From actively involving as lip sync, football
myself with my class to working on Wy-News for games, and pep
three years, I have wanted to have a purpose at
rally's."
RHS. Now as the year is winding down, I have

taken time to reflect on everything I?ve been able -Faith Billinger
to accomplish and what being a ?Bear?really

means to me. Miranda McNiven and Tess Nothnagel

To me, being a ?Bear?represents something greet each other on one of the spirit

much bigger than a mascot. To be a Bear means "Spending everyday with ?The amazing staff that days.
that you are someone that truly cares for the my friends and being able works here from
people around you and are always there for to see them on a day to custodians to teachers.? "Not having to
those who need guidance. day basis." -Taylor Amos -I ssac M cBride pay to learn."

The class of 2018 shows exactly this. The bond What ar e -Gabrielle
that the class of 2018 shares is something I never yo u g o ing Samson
thought I would see, and I hope I can have long

after graduation. There are so many incredible ?Not being able to t o miss ?I?m going to miss coming
students in this school that show exactly this see the people who together as a class for spirit
definition of what it means to be a Bear and it have made me smile
makes me proud. for the past four years
everyday.?
I feel prideful knowing I was able to have the
pleasure of getting to know so many different
people with so many kind hearts. The love and
compassion they show to one another will

forever impact my life as they have shown me -Katie Browning week and hanging out with
what true friendship is and what it means to be a each other every single

genuinely good person. a bomuot sht ig h weekend.? - SimoneVaduva

Along with this, I was also able to think of

other ways someone can define themselves as a

?Bear?. Being class president means that I have to school ?

write a speech to give at graduation. So, as I sat
down to begin writing my speech I kept thinking
about a central idea about what being a ?Bear?

truly meant. Mikayla Joy "I will miss Fridays during the football Photo: Luis Sanchez
Being a Bear to me represents anyone who holds her rifle

participates and gets involved with Roosevelt, during the season the most. Walking down the Juliana Palmer performs and
which is something that I have written about in Marching Band's halls wearing my jersey, having people sings during a percussion
my column throughout the year. Anyone who hal ft i m e wish me luck, and playing the game I ensemble piece.
makes their time at Roosevelt more than just per for m an ce. love later that night is something that I
showing up for seven hours shows what being a
Bear truly means. ?Sports, my will never forget and always cherish."
teachers, and -RichieMiller
Being in the student section at a football game ?Hanging out with all the
to dressing up for Spirit Week is what I think
about when I think of the definition of a Bear. I friends.?- Iain Smith boys that are going to move
don?t think everyone necessarily needs to take away and making my
on huge roles in clubs or sports to show they are
involved with the school. I think as long as

someone shows interest and respect for their ?I will miss the people I see teachers and other
school they are doing something right. every day, whether it be friends classmates laugh. ?
or teachers, they always make - Gino Genrich
Throughout high school I have attempted to be
someone who is always doing something. Now I
don?t do sports and I could probably do more

clubs, but I still regard myself as someone who is my day better and it is going to ?Seeing all my friends that I
attempting to make Roosevelt a better place and be weird without them.? grew up with.? - Olivia Greene
there are so many other people that are in the -Julia Janeski
same position.

I just hope that everyone who has read my

columns throughout the year has been able to "I will miss my friends and ?Definitely the teachers. I would
take a little bit of my advice and do something the memories we shared
with their time at Roosevelt. I just want to thank throughout the years." say the boys, but if you don?t keep
Roosevelt and the class of 2018 for giving me a -Allison Saff
purpose. Without this school and these amazing Austin Charlebois takes part in in contact with them after high
people I wouldn?t be the person I am today and one of the many school spirit
wouldn?t be proud enough to call myself a Bear. days. school then they weren?t the boys.?
-Bradley Cholette

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Top Ten: determination, drive, success

Max Skolnik, Reporter With the stress of balancing the hardest classes, clubs,

The Class of 2018?s Top Ten consists of 14 students, and sports, many students in the Top Ten stayed focused
with Gabrielle Samson as valedictorian and a three-way
tie for salutatorian between Julia Janeski, Brooke through an inspiration they were given.
Madgwick, and Natalie Walsh.
?[My biggest inspiration] is definitely my mom,?Fifth
?Being determined to reach a goal, I think ? and
wanting to do well got me through it [the school year],? rank Madelyn LaBell said. ?She?s had a hard time. She?s
Salutatorian Janeski said. ?I?ve always wanted to be the
best version of myself I can be, and I have always strived done all her things on her own. She?s very driven, is
for success, I?ve never wanted to be anything less than
successful, so I just worked as hard as I could to be the constantly always wanting to try new things, and is
best person I could be.?
always striving to further her education. She?s showed
Many honorees knew from the beginning of high
school that this was something they wanted to me that you can truly accomplish anything you set your
accomplish.
mind to.?
?Top Ten has always been a goal of mine," Janeski said.
?When I first got all A?s my first semester at RHSmy dad From freshman to senior year, the academic
said, ?You can be in Top Ten. Just keep up the work and
you?ll do great.?? transitions that are faced can be major adjustments.

As the years went on, and classes got harder, students ?Since freshman year, I started to study,?Janeski said.
had to push more for success than they did in the past.
?Through grade school and middle school I nevers
?The hardest thing in high school [for me] was AP
Calculus, but I overcame the challenge by studying more studied, everything just clicked for me. [However]
than I ever have and got extra help from Mrs. Secco,?
Valedictorian Samson said. ?I balanced all my getting into junior and senior year, things got more
extracurriculars and academics by planning ahead and
perfecting my time management skills.? difficult? I had to figure something out that would work

for me.?

With determination and goals to accomplish, the Top

Ten had most of their classes together, which led to other

students helping each other to succeed.

?We all help each other out whenever someone

doesn?t understand something so the class as a whole

can do well on a test or assignment,?Third rank Heather

Wieczorek said. ?We all want to show that we as a class The Class of 2018 Top Ten pose together for a group
can be successful and accomplish great things.? picture. This year's Top Ten consists of 14 students.

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Be the difference that
makesa difference What does BFL m ean to you?

Emily Alaniz, ManagingEditor ?BFL meansto look past
As my senior year comes to an end I differencesand work together ?Unity.?- Skylar Seeley

took a moment to reflect on what has asa team.?- StephanieBesler ?BFL meansto me as
defined me as a person and realized that I
have embraced my difference in society being you and doing
and that?s what has shaped me into the
person I am today. "BFL, to me, means that I would what you love asan

Being Hispanic has always been definitely keep coming back to help individual at your
something I am proud of and never in the programs that have meant so school and with your
something I don?t show off to the world. much to me." -Dylan Cartwright peers.?- Angel Valentin
Partly because my parents have always
taught me to be proud of my culture and to ?RepresentingWyandotte in thebest ?Even though high
push myself to my very best potential. To possibleway!?- Cameron Tyler school is over, it doesn?t
my parents that is important which is why mean your Bear pride
they notice little things like myself being "BFL to me means sticking together i s.? -Simone Vaduva
the only Hispanic National Honor Society
Officer, being the only Hispanic on a Senior Brad Cholette brings a bear as one, representing the school and
sports team, being one of maybe two for extra points during spirit week. supporting every team and group."
Hispanics at Superintendent?s Dinner or
even, for a few years, being the only ?What BFL meansisbeing -IssacMcBride
hispanic on the newspaper staff.
committed, devoted, and happy
I enjoy being involved. It?s a part of my
outgoing personality and being hispanic that you were a Bear for four
has never been a factor.
yearsand want to be for the rest ?BFL means that no
Yes, being Hispanic is different but no, I of your life.?- CharliePasco matter what, or
have luckily never experienced any racial
slurs or have had any conflicts because of where you go to
it. In fact, I have been very lucky to have
met so many wonderful people college, you will
throughout my years in Wyandotte that
embrace my culture with me. always be a

One great example is one of my best Wyandotte Bear.?
friends Miranda McNiven, she has listened
to my Mexican music with me and even - Olivia Simpson
learned the words - not knowing what she
says of course. Although she may see Seniors Hollie Bowers and Andrew Murasky
that as just a cool thing, to me it means so participate in blue and gold day.
much more because she embraces one of
my differences which so many of my close ?To me BFL meansthat although we only spend four
friends like Laura Poe, Brooke Madgwick, yearsin high school we can carr y the memoriesand
Makayla Coffee and even the sassy pride of being a Bear for forever.?-Taylor Amos
Kennedy Brown have done as well.
Makayla has been one that always makes The senior section cheer during a pep rally.
sure she?s around when I call my mom
over the phone because she says hearing ?Bear for life =no ?Always take pride in
me speak Spanish is soothing, and I love matter what where your roots are."
that! happensor how far -Olivia Kuzmenski
away from home I
Not only them, but even the Wyandotte get Wyandotte ?Bears for life baby,
Varsity Volleyball team, I mean this year Roosevelt will forever and always
we had one of my favorite songs, Gasolina alwaysbe the school a Bear." -Allison
on our warm up CD which was awesome! that I know and Larkin
love.? - Mary LaBute
All of my friends find it really cool that I
can go from speaking Spanish to speaking Seniors Mateo Fernandez, Frankie Boyd, Gino Genrich and
English in the matter of two seconds and Ryley Stewart cheer on the girls playing Powderpuff.
that makes me super happy because to
me, it?s normal. ?BFL means to be most involved in your
class, school, and community; and just
Although many people know that I am be a friendly proud Bear, showing your
hispanic, I believe it is because I am proud Bear pride.?- Noah Mac
of it, and I show it. I won?t ever stop doing
that. ?To represent the Bearsforever and
always." -Mateo Fernandez
High school is a time where you find
yourself as a person, and I sure am glad I ?Everything." -MichelleRobinson
found myself and I thank Wyandotte
Schools and all the people I met along the Seniors in lip sync come together after winning first place.
way for giving that to me.

I have realized in my time at Wilson and
Roosevelt, that everyone is different and
that my difference in a predominantly
white school, is that I am Hispanic.
Everyone is different and if you embrace
your differences and find the right people,
then they will embrace your differences
and theirs as well. So, thank you to those
who have appreciated my Mexican self
and don?t be afraid to show who you truly
are- y asi setermina (and thisishow it
ends).

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Around the woartlHdenr y Ford Museum

KateSimpson, Reporter a venue where you can do more than just sit around together and they had been thinking about the perfect
and dance was ridiculously cool, and just having all prom since they started high school.
The class of 2018 held their senior prom at the my classmates there, and it was different in the best
Henry Ford Museum on May 4, in an event that was way.? ?We had been thinking about the theme since they
very different than past years. were freshmen, so having lots of meetings and
Many of the students felt the venue was one of the discussing, because that was our ultimate goal,
?The venue was very different. I don?t think a class best parts of prom, and felt it was very unique to their everything we did was just planning toward that goal
at Roosevelt has had a prom at Henry Ford Museum,? class. of getting our prom at Henry Ford,?Barnes said.
class sponsor Sarah Barnes said.
?My favorite part was the venue because we didn?t Having prom at Henry Ford Museum was ideal and
Students were able to have a unique experience and have to buy any decorations and like everybody had a unique, and the students felt it was very successful
explore the museum during the night. different idea for a picture to take, whether it was by a throughout the class.
car or the Oscar Mayer Weiner or just different things,?
?Because the venue was different we got to use the Giammalva said. ?I am very satisfied I think everything went very well
museum at the Henry Ford so there was a break in at the actual prom, everything played out very nice,?
between dinner and when the music started so Not only was the venue different but they also had Giammalva said.
everyone had full access to the museum so that was a many food options so that every student could enjoy
good time for us to look around and they had workers something. Many students still believe that prom is a night to
working to tell us about some of the history,?class remember and will never forget the great memories
Vice President Bellina Giammalva said. ?Our food options were better because there was a they made.
variety of food that you could choose from,?
The students had opportunities to look around the Giammalva said. ?There was four different kind of ?My favorite part was just having all of my
museum and do more than just eat and dance. themes so if you didn?t like one thing you could just classmates together for one last dance and just
move onto the next.? spending that time with them and making memories
?It was insanely different from past years in almost that I know I will never forget,?Janeski said.
every aspect. The way the food was served was A lot of planning had gone into putting this event
different; the station thing was really cool,?senior
Julia Janeski, who?s been to four proms, said. ?Being in

Prom Royalty

?My favorite memor y ?F1.rom the moment I first
would be being crowned walked into prom I had
prom king, it honestly was chills. It wasall so
a total surprise and it felt magical and getting
great to have been voted crowned prom
by my classasprom queen was
king.? something I
never
- Luis Sanchez, thought
Prom King would
happen...?

- GenevieveKosak,
Prom Queen

(L-R) Olivia Simpson, Alexis Fagan-Williams, Genevieve Kozak, Brooke
Madgwick, Taylor Amos, Noah Mac, John Milkovich, Luis Sanchez, David
King, and Kyle Daniels pose for their prom court picture.

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?My favorite part of prom wasbeing able to ?My best prom memor y was
walk around the museum and feeling like a probably the dancing because my
princessthroughout the whole process.? heart belongson the dance floor
- KatieBrowning and I never missan opportunity to
dance.?- Megan Koberg

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Domenick Richardson, and Mateo
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?My best memor y at ?My favorite moment from prom wasdirectly Skylar Spicer, Violet Sullivan, Alexis
prom waswhen they after the last song of the night. After finding out Aguilar, and Jazymne Smith
played our classsong what our classsong wasand screaming it at the
at the end. This BBroawdeCrsh,oJloeettyeP, Hatotellriseon top of our lungs, my friendsand I just had a
brought back a lot of huge group hug and it wasa bittersweet
memor i es because moment of love and memories.?- Julia Janeski
ever yone in the classof
2018 grew up watching
Drake and Josh. It was
a nice bonding
moment with the
seniorsand I?ll never
forget it.?
- CharliePasco

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?My favorite memor y from prom was Emily Alaniz

being able to walk through my

favorite childhood field trip spot all ?My favorite memor y from prom
would have to be walking around
JAacdkamBlsackledge and Paige dressed up. I wasable to wrap up my Simone Vaduva and Tess Nothnagel the museum with my friendsand
high school career in the place where just seeing ever yone enjoying
1. I alwayswent asa kid which isso themselves.?- Cisco Pena
special to me.?
- Heather Wieczorek

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Super intendent's DinnerClassof
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"I took Mr. Mark Micura the auto shop instructor because he
showed me a lot of what I didn?t understand as a young kid
coming through the auto shop program. He showed me what
I wanted to do with that skill, and I feel that he has that
nitch to teach kids. That?s something that not a whole lot of
people appreciate."
-Dominic Puleo "I took Ms. Warner my eighth
grade social studies teacher she
"I took Coach Alt because she
has been a major part of my impacted me not only in school
life for the last 7 years. She but emotionally too." -Olivia
was not just a coach she was a Johnson
mentor, she guided my to
success both in and out of the
pool. She helped make me a
better person and get an
understanding of life?s bigger
picture. I wanted to show her
that I am thankful for
everything that she has done
for me." - Phillip Pelland

"I took Brian 6.
Cotner because he?s
The classof 2018'stop ten percent line up the staircase in the lobby of Cr ystal one of my favorite
Gardensfor a group photo. teachers and has
always helped me
through hard
situations."-Hannah 5.
Jakaus

"I took Mr D?Angelobecause he?sbeen "I took M r. Fivecoat 44..
my teacher for four yearsand because he taught me a
throughout these four yearshe?shelped lot w hen I w as younger
me grow a lot asa musician and asa like being
person.He alwayshasa life lesson to compassionate can
teach usand I?ve learned somuch from change someone?s day
him." -Natalie Walsh and even life for the
better." -M adalyn Clark

1. 2. 3. Photos: Studio One

1.Taylor Amosstandsat the podium to talk about Psychology teacher Ann Robb. 2. Phillip Pelland honorshisswim coach of more than four years, Sue Alt. 3. Preston Grew chose to take
Administrative Assistant Shari McCauley to the dinner. 4. Erin Crnkovich and Sam Ramirez share a laugh while reciting her speech. 5. Brooke Madgwick speaksabout Algebra teacher Krista
Guerriero. 6. Superintendant Catherine Cost laysa medal around Julia Janeski'sneck before her speech.

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Change for better What has Wyandotte given you?

Olivia Simpson, Bear DailyEditor-in-Chief ?Wyandotte has given me a great life, It has
made me make many friends.?
It?s Official, this chapter of our - Maxwell Bearden
lives is coming to a close, only to
open many more doors for us. "It gave me the sea of friendsthat I have,
Some of us will take high school the knowledge that will benefit me later in
as the end of a chapter, others will life, and the determination to chase my
treat it as just the beginning; for dreamsand look for ward to the future.?
me, it?s only the beginning. - Cameron Tyler

Picture it: Freshman year ?Everything I could have ever asked for,
orientation. We did not have the
whole Link crew orientation, let great friendships, great memories and a
alone much of a school tour. For
most of us, it would be our first great family.?- Gino Genrich (Left to Right) Seniors Phillip Pelland, Katie
time walking into this high
school, but we didn?t realize our Browning, and Maddie Clark socializing.
last would come so soon.
?Wyandotte has given me great insight that there are tons of options out
Most of us small freshman, like
me, were worried about all the there and if you put in the work, you can reach where you want to go.?
bigger upperclassmen that were going to ?shove us in lockers?or
?pushed around?. One thing's for sure though, Freshman Friday is - CharliePasco ?Wyandotte has definitely given me important life
not real.
lessons on friendship, love, time management and
That first day of school rolls up, you get dropped off by a
parent, or an older sibling. This is all knew to you, you are not how to deal with stress.? - GabrielleSamson
worried about who you are, instead you?re worrying about what
people think of you. If you were quiet and kept to yourself in ?Wyandotte has given me so much I can't
middle school, you better just continue that through high school. even explain sometimes to myself, but it had
gave me the responsibility of a young adult
When the crazy beginning starts to wind down, you start in society.?- Angel Valentin
hearing more and more about things to be involved with around
the school. In all reality, most of us are thinking about college ?Wyandotte has given me the opportunity to grow,
applications when we start to sign up. to live my dream, and make my name.?
- Madison Hamilton
I only thought to join student council my freshman year. My The seniors celebrating after winning the 2018 lip sync.
only fear was that I was going to sit in a classroom with
upperclassmen one day each month, but in all honesty this was ?Wyandotte has given me hope for the future, I feel that the
the first group that was able to bring me out of my shell. students could bring something other students can't.?
- Brenden Kilmer
The upperclassmen were about making the environment
comfortable and communicating with the underclassmen, rather ?Wyandotte has given me the chance to
than thinking highly of themselves. And in Student Council, these meet amazing friends and the opportunity
juniors and seniors were loud and crazy, so they really liked to get to do great things.?- StephanieBesler
to know everyone.
?Wyandotte hasgiven me a piece of
For some people, this group to feel at home with could simply who I am and who I will alwaysbe.?
be an art class, or even a sports team, or maybe as simple as a
lunch table. It was just a group that you felt comfortable to be - Noah Mac
around, rather than judged by.
?Wyandotte has given me a place to call
If we?re being honest though, most of us really had home proudly.?- Mateo Fernandez
breakthroughs sophomore through junior years. If we did not
find this group freshman year, than we sure did find it sophomore ?It?s has gi ven m e com for t an d I?m (Left to Right) Seniors Ben Merrill, Kyle Daniles and Rocco
or junior year. gl ad to cal l i t m y hom etown .? Jelsomeno look towards a table in the cafeteria.
- Hunter Sauve
Signing up for newspaper was one of my best decisions. I don't
know why I did it, because I did not like writing and I did not like ?Wyandotte has given to me the strength to abe myself
taking pictures, which were the two main points of the class. and not care what anyone else thinks.?- Mary LaBute

Once I got into the swing of things, however, this became my ?Wyan dotte has gi ven m e a sen se of uni ty
favorite class of the day. The environment was completely an d a pl ace i n the com m uni ty, com i n g i n to
different then a classroom, and the advisor was completely school sophom or e year fr om bei n g hom e
different that just a standard math or English teacher. school ed was a scar y thi n g for m e, but I was
wel com ed i n .?- RichieMiller
Because everyone in the class is on a staff, we all became close
like a staff. And this really impacted me as a person. Senior Andrew Murasky dressed up for one of his ?Wyandotte has given me a home, friends,
last spirit weeks ever. and amazing role models.?- Allison Saff
Without newspaper, I would not be who I am today. Being so
close with so many upperclassmen and just being able to talk
with them everyday about everything really helped me out.

The best part about newspaper is that your name does not
matter. Whether your siblings were in the class or not, everyone
started the same and had the potential to end the same way.

With this, I was able to decide to become a leader, rather than
just be freshman year me, sitting quietly, doing everything to just
get by rather than going above and beyond.

Having a high position meant that I had to talk to everyone and
be able to help them out like I had been helped out.

I became louder and more outgoing rather than quiet and shy.
I stopped caring about what other people said, and gave them
something to talk about. I was just able to be myself, and find
myself.

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Manager, friend, teammate, smiling face in hall

Emma Rankine, BusinessEditor getting people hype and he always tells us to win and that, and there wasn?t a dry eye in the room while he
From under the lights on a Friday night in the fall, to to destroy the other team,?senior David King said. ?I read his deal.?
remember the first game he played, and then this year
the sweaty basketball court in the middle of the winter, he played again against Carlson. Even though we lost The next step for Brandt has also been helped by
or even through the halls of RHS, students can count that game, it ignited us and made us want to win.? RHS. According to B. Kinzler and his mom, next year,
on the fact that senior Brandt Kinzler will be there to he will continue his education at the Lincoln Park
bring a smile to their faces. In addition to the basketball team, B. Kinzler began Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program. After that,
as the football manager his sophomore year for the JV he plans to go to a community college to coach
?[Working with Brandt] has been outstanding. He?s team, and then moved up to varsity his junior and football.
high energy, " head football coach Ron Adams said. senior year. B. Kinzler says that the sports he has been
?Walking down the hallway each and every single day involved in have shaped him throughout his years. ?Mrs. Sutka & Mrs.Hannah [helped us figure out the
when I see Brandt, you know one thing I can count on next step]. God bless them. They have provided me
is ?Hey Coach Adams, how are you doing??. He ?Prior to Brandt joining RHS, [he] tried out for a with all the tools and support during this high school
acknowledges others and I think people appreciate junior high basketball team. Brandt was only allowed journey with Brandt,?C. Kinzler said.
that about him.? to try out then brushed off to the side. At RHS? the
football, basketball and track team has taken Brandt There are many things that the future could hold,
According to B. Kinzler, his favorite thing about RHS under their wings and made him a part of the team,?B. but the Kinzler family believes that RHShas been a
is all of the people that he sees everyday. He also loves Kinzler?s mom, Christina Kinzler said. ?He has key foundation for him.
getting involved with clubs and sports. gained... a brotherhood, and that teamwork or family
feeling you get being on a team... Everyone has always ?I really wish I enrolled him earlier in the Wyandotte
?I used to be involved in M Squared welcomed him with open arms and never pushed him school district. Everyone from the staff, students and
Two-and-a-Half Lap Club but it closed down, and [I?m aside cause he was autistic.? parents have been so welcoming. I really can?t thank
on] track, football, and basketball. Everybody and everyone enough for welcoming Brandt into your
everything [has shaped me]. My favorite teachers are Not only did the people of RHSguide B. Kinzler hearts and lives. You have really given him so many
Mr. Miciura, Mrs. J., my parapro, Mrs. Hannah, Mrs. through his four years, but his relationship with his opportunities so many of us take for granted,?C.
Ferris, and also Mrs. Fellows, she?s the GOAT, but mother was also a helpful factor. Kinzler said. ?The few words you may say to him in
they?re all great,?B. Kinzler said. ?[Next year ] what I?ll passing, just a simple hello makes his day, or someone
miss most is everyone...the whole school, and just the ?I?ll never forget his mother coming in and speaking showing him how to run in track, or being able to
people.? the day that we had our mom event. We asked our clean a car in auto shop. Everyone in RHShas made
players to write a letter to their moms, acknowledging an impact on Brandt?s life and I thank you from the
Throughout his four years of high school, B. Kinzler all the things that they appreciate,?Adams said. bottom of my heart. I have been waiting four years to
has been the manager for the basketball teams, ?Brandt was adamant about wanting to participate in say this to the RHScommunity. Big love to you all.?
beginning his freshman year.

?I met Brandt through basketball...He goes around

14 years of Vellmure at RHScomes to close with twins graduation

SaMya Overall, Reporter divorced, I tried to be more involved in their lives and, like art, there?s a lot of different opportunities for
Since the fall of 2004,14 years ago, a Vellmure sibling as the oldest, try to set an example for whatever they them,?Bleiler said. ?There?s a lot of different clubs...if
would do. In many cases they?ve [siblings] gone above you wanna travel you could get involved with Geo
has walked the halls of RHSas a student. and beyond that.? Addicts and travel the world. There?s just a lot of
Courtney (?07), Kyle (?09), Justin (?11), Connor (?14), RHShas given the Vellmure children a chance to opportunities, and a lot of great things going on there.?
develop their talents and interests. The Vellmures?are proud of what they are leaving
and Evan Vellmure (?16) have all graduated from RHS, ?I think that RHSin general tries to support and give behind.
and now the final two children, seniors Jordan and the students there the opportunity to grow in whatever ?I?m happy that people can think about my family
Andrew Vellmure, are graduating this year. the students?interest might be,?C. Vellmure said. ?If and it brings a smile to their face, and they think of
that?s AP classes, or having an awesome newspaper hardworking students that come together to finish a
?It feels almost humbling, honestly, because there?s program, or an art program, I think they really try to common goal," J. Vellmure said.
seven of us spanning all the way back to 2004, so that?s invest in all the students?needs and interests.?
14 years of Vellmures being here,?A. Vellmure said. Knowing the last of the Vellmures are
?And with me being the last one...I could be wrong, but graduating is a bittersweet
I might be the one people remember because I was acknowledgement.
most recent, along with Jordan? ? ?It?s one of those moments you think will
never happen. I remember when I started
Keeping all the Vellmure children in the same high high school, and the twins were younger,
school was convenient and planned. we would talk about how they would go to
high school one day,?C. Vellmure said. ?So
?At the time, we had been living in Wyandotte since it?s kind of a weird feeling to know that next
1992, and I really loved the community, considering year when I drive by the high school on the
they had been attending Wyandotte Catholic at the way to work that none of my siblings will be
time,?Toni Bleiler, mother of the Vellmure children, in the building anymore.? Photo Courtesy: Toni Bleiler
said. ?I heard a lot of great things about RHS; all the The Vellmures hope to leave a legacy of
opportunities there, the AP classes, the store, and being hardworking and involved.
things like that. So I figured that would be a great place ?I hope my family?s legacy leaves an
for all them to go.? impact on RHSthat no other family has,?J.
Vellmure said. ?I hope that when people
Having siblings graduate before encouraged the think of our family, they think of multiple
younger siblings to learn from the older siblings? students who pushed for their goals, and
mistakes. want to be involved in everything this
school has to offer.?
?[Having siblings graduate before] has affected my The opportunities the Vellmures had at
choices. I?ve had a few siblings that didn?t always make RHSis what made the school the perfect fit
the greatest choices. I know you can often times get for all the children.
that to affect you as a person, the way you think, the ?There?s a lot of opportunities. If your Courtney, Kyle, Justin, Connor, Evan, Jordan, and Andrew Vellmure pose
way you carry yourself? ?A. Vellmure said. ?Being the with their varsity jackets. A Vellmure sibling has attended RHS every year
youngest I have often times been compared to my kid likes drama, if they like sports, if they since 2004.
siblings...so I make decisions off of what makes the
most logical sense.?

However, being the first to graduate pushes the
eldest sibling to be more of a role model.

?I think that my parents would say I would try to set
a good example for the younger ones,?oldest sister
Courtney Vellmure said. ?Especially after they

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NOAH-fence Who or what could you not

The Good, imagine high school without?
The Bad,
My View ?I definitely could not go through
out High School without my mom.
Noah Mac, Reporter She has helped me greatly along the
way.?-Maxwell Bearden
The city of Wyandotte was
not my original home, Lincoln "I could not imagine getting through high
Park was. Going into fifth grade school without one of my best friends
Lincoln Park Public Schools Faith Billinger. She is basically my twin
decided they were going to cut sister and has helped through so many
all of the arts and athletic rough times. She has been my best friend
programs at my elementary school i.e. art, music, and since we first met in fourth grade and I
gym class, to save money. would not change that for anything. "
Looking back after being at Wyandotte for eight -Olivia Simpson
years now, I have realized I would not be the person I
am today if I had not transferred, with that being said I ?I can?t single out one person,
would like to thank both of my parents for that because all of the people I have made
opportunity. memories with made high school
Wyandotte Public Schools has given me a lot of enjoyable.?-Mateo Fernandez
opportunities through the music department,
however I, and a majority of other students, believe ?Alexis Fagan. She has been my best friend
there are a lack of AP classes available to choose from.
I am not saying well other schools have more AP since 7th grade and she always is there to
classes than Wyandotte so everyone should go there,
no. I only took one AP class and that was Government, call me out when I'm being ridiculous and SeniorsBradley Cholette and Joseph Patterson scramble to study for a test
and I did not even take the AP test. to cheer me up when I'm down. And she
Yes, I would probably have taken AP Biology and before class.
Chemistry if Wyandotte had provided it; however, we never forgets to remind me that she's
have Health Occupations, Honors Organic Chemistry, ?The one person I could not go
and Honors Microbiology taught by three of the best always right.?-Madelyn Labell
teachers at Roosevelt, Trina Rooney, Jeff Weller, and through high school without is Luke
David Blake. ?Katie Browning,shehasbeen
Working at the hospital for three hours everyday has my rideor die since 6th grade Schleuning. Him and I see
developed my passion for medicine even more; In
Organic I learned so much of how to conduct lab and I wouldn't want to have eye-to-eye when it comes to music
techniques that I will take on to college; Having the
chance to take Microbiology has solidified my someoneelseto experienceall and we are basically the perfect
decision on majoring in it in college. theseamazingmemorieswith.?-
Though we don?t have all of the possible AP classes Madison Hamilton tag-team pairing! That trip to Choir
one could have, there are still opportunities available Conference where we both shared a
and amazing teachers to learn from. Photos: Ema Rankine
With working a lot on my independent study project, ?Alexander Alvarado and room was the best experience ever: Photos: Emma Rankine
newspaper work, or doing band stuff I may not take Hiram Robinson are the two he always seemed kind and
lunch. gentlemen I couldn't rationable, despite me being a
But another reason I?d rather not get the lunch from imagine HSwithout weirdo. Also, he laughs at my jokes,
the school is the price and the quality. I absolutely because those two always despite how bad they are.?-Cameron
appreciate all of the food service workers, however I had something to make me Tyler
either bring a lunch, order out, or get bosco sticks. laugh and be me and I love
The ability to order out and having Bosco Tuesday, them.?-Angel Valentin
is again, a silver lining.
Lastly, I almost wouldn?t have been able to graduate "The HERD, my boysJack, Jobo, "Although she only came to
thanks to a test misplacement with administration. Roosevelt my junior year, I couldn't
Over the summer I tested out of Economics and SeniorsPhillip Pelland and Alex and Velly make ever y day imagine being here without Grace
Health, and my Health test was lost. I could either Hickey look into the crowd exciting, and it wouldn?t have Waggoner. She is my best friend,
retake it or take the online class and I chose to retake during the talent portion of Mr. been the same without them. " rock, and little sister. I honestly have
it; I passed? again. Roosevelt. -Bradley Cholette no idea what I'm going to do when I
I acknowledge that Principal Thomas Kell, Assistant
Principal Kelly Reynolds, and Assistant Principal Ben ?I couldn?t imagine going leave for Georgia in the fall." -Jordan
Reynolds try to work diligently for the staff and through high school without
students to resolve any issues that arise, however over my boy Allen Woodward. ?I couldn't imagine high Vellmure
the years and recently I think some situations could Woody and I have been side
have been handled a lot differently, by side for years now and school without my best
Without Wyandotte I would not have been the after this past senior football
person I am today. I wouldn?t be head drum major, season, I wouldn?t want friend Allie Saff. Whether it
wouldn?t be the person who always got lifted for lip anyone else right by my side
sync, wouldn?t have been able to row, and more. through it all. Stay true bro.? was spilling tea together or
Wyandotte presented a lot of opportunities that was -Charlie Pasco
either available to me or made by myself. No offense, just enjoying the little things,
but I wouldn?t have wished to go to any other school. ?I could not imagine going
through high school without we've always been there for
my best friend Laura Poe. She
has gotten me through more each other for the past 7
than she knows, and I will
always cherish the memories I years.? -Stephanie Besler
have with her.?-Brooke
Madgwick ?My best friend Kennedy Senior Madelyn LaBell preparesto kick off the wall
Brown, She has always been for the backstroke in a swim meet.
there for me no matter the
time or day in any situation.
She's my rock and I couldn't
imagine my high school
career without her.?-Olivia
Greene

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School y ear 's

1. The Sixth Man student section made their way back to the stands for the 2017-2018 boys

basketball season. 2. In one of the most anticipated games of the season, Andrew Vellmure waves

the Wyandotte flag at the league championship game against Gibraltar Carlson. The Bears overcame

a seven point deficit, finishing 24-20 to secure the Downriver League title. 3. Tess Nothnagel dodges

junior Kylie Clay to score the seniors their

first touchdown in the second half of the

Powderpuff game. 4. Band Sweetheart,

Juju Palmer, and King Cutie Noah Mac ride

in a golf cart prior to being crowned. 5.

Dylan Cartwright and John Milkovich

perform a scene in Arsenic and Old Lace.

This was Milkovich's first production at

RHS, where he was also cast in the leading

role. 6. Mr. Roosevelt 2018, Andrew

Vellmure gives Miss Spirit, Natalie Walsh, a

congratulatory hug after crowning her. 7.

The Mr. Roosevelt contestants lean back in 1. 2.
their opening dance routine.

7.
3.

6. 5. 4.

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biggest ev ent s

1. Makayla Coffee reactsin shock as shewas announced Homecoming
Queen. 2. Laura Poeholds one of her mice she spent her independent study
hour experimenting on. 3. Holding up her "Never Again" sign, Jordan
Vellmure participates in theMarch 17th walkout in support of the victimsof
Parkland, Florida. 4. Taylor Amos speakswith Jo Brighton student Brooke

McNally through the Peer-to-peer
program that wasstarted this year. 5.
The senior class celebrates their victory
at the Homecoming Pep Rally. 6. Joey
Patterson and Landon Gee pose for a
picture at the Goalsfor Landon hockey
fundraiser game. 7. Miranda McNiven
takesa photo with freshman Abbie Crips
at Link Crew'sfreshman tailgate. 8. Gino
Genrich posesfor a photo at the
Downriver Boys Volleyball tournament.
The team took first and donated $1,000
to their charity of choice, Relentless
Detroit. 9. Paige Adamsleads a step in
theseniors' Motown lip sync.

1. 2.

9.
5. 3.

8.

7. 6. 4.

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An d wor st case of Seni or i ti s goes to?

Class of 2018
Matt Trusewicz, Reporter
grades to see if there was a decrease in academic progress, it?s important to
The class of 2018 has come down with a sickening illness commonly known as remember that battling the spring semester slump is a marathon, not a sprint. While
Senioritis. The symptoms include being fairly tired (all the time), an increase in it?s necessary to highlight what?s at stake, students need to prepare for what?s ahead
school absences, and laziness that even baffles doctors. of them.

According to an NYU study, 45 percent of high school seniors agree that their Seniors like Luis Sanchez, who have to balance sports and academics all while
academic effort would decline during their second semester. having senioritis, feel that he has a solid balance.

?School counselors are aware of the causes, symptoms, and potential negative ?It?s really hard to get the motivation to go to practice and even to compete just
consequences of because I?d rather be at home or hanging out with my friends so it?s definitely took a
seni or i ti s,? associ ate toll on me this year but I?ve made it this far and I?m happy that my motivation and
professor of applied dedication have stayed the same all four years,?Sanchez said.
psychology and
counseling at NYU Lisa There are many different ways to kick the senioritis that is plaguing the class of
Suzuki said. ?It is 2018 currently and a good way to get over it is to simply snap out of it. Enjoy the rest
critical that students of what highschool has to offer and the end of childhood. Work hard but also
continue to stay remember to make memories.
engaged in school to
learn critical life skills
needed for success in
college and create
exciting and fun
memories of the end
off the high school

Genrich and Sanchez lounge in The Post due to their senioritis. years.?
For some seniors, like Simone Vaduva, they have always felt they had a little bit of

senioritis in them.
?I feel like for my four years throughout high school I have had the worst case of

senioritis... now that the days are coming to an end I don?t really show up (to school)
anymore,?Vaduva said. ?It didn?t really start for me until after spring break, it?s
getting hard for me to come to school anymore...I went to the doctor the other day
and he said that on a scale of 1 to 10 my senioritis is a 12.?

Vaduva was voted by her class for having the worst case of senioritis.
While scare-tactics like the threat of taking back acceptances and lost financial
aid are the usual go-to made by colleges when looking at first and second semester

Vaduva often leaves school or doesn't show up at all due to her senioritis being in full effect.

What smell makesyou think of RHS?

"Chlorine and paint." "Must and crayons."
-Bellina Giammalva -Jill Skrzynski

"-PAislcwikaelheasRt.oi"grley"Feet""--PHMaaaintnttnDaaenmhdiDcskwouetaet." 1. 4.
3.
"Old garbage."- Abby Hogge Mmo"Mirlakun."s-tManaldeiskpoiled 22..

"PKaiinnste."y-Ruffner 1. Kinsey Ruffner has been in band for many
years. Here, she practices on her clarinet during
class over the holiday season. In order to spread
Christmas cheer, Ruffner wears a red santa hat.
2. Bellina Giammalva was picked to be the
parade marshal for the homecoming festivities.
Here, Giammalva laughs as she drives her golf
cart onto the road by the Board of Education. 3.
Ryan Reichow participates in the Valentine's Day
of Winter Spirit Week by wearing his pink Link
Crew shirt.

1.

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Showcasing Wheredo YOU seeyourself in ten years?
my "I see myself playing

heART professional basketball Photos:Kennedy Brown
in all honesty."
Jordan Vellmure,
- BryceArmstrong
Reporter
Going into high Captain point guard Bryce Armstrong warms up before a ?Owning my own ?In ten yearsI see myself
house, and having a beingapart of a business
school can be an game. steady job. Hopefully downtown helpingout the
intimidating thing. married aswell, with areaand beinga coach of
I know I was ?I see myself out of at least one kid.?- theWyandotte football
scared that I Michigan,with a well Morgan Mansfield staff.?- Andrew Murasky
wouldn?t find my paying job, probably
place, but with ?In ten yearsI see myself married and with at I see myself havinga healthy marriage,
time, I found my safe haven. married (hopefully) and least three dogs.? beautiful kids(that hopefully look more like
Art has always been something I was drawn to. working asa special their mom than me) a collegedegree,and a
At first, I could barely draw a smiley face, but education teacher in steady,well payingjob."- RichieMiller
with a lot of practice (and many YouTube Wyandotte, and maybe
videos) I turned into the artist I am today. coaching cheerleading.?
One thing I strongly believe in is that a person
can get through anything if they have a -Taylor Amos -Hannah Jakaus
comfortable place to surround him/ herself in.
And no, I?m not talking about a comfy couch "In ten yearsI see ?I see myself starting a family ?In 10 yearsI see myself living
with pillows and cushions. I mean an area myself travelingthe and hopefully done with my in California,workingasan
surrounded with positive vibes where you can world with thepeace schooling. I would like to be athletic trainer with a family.?
escape the stressful times. corpsright after working asa pharmacist in a - Emily Alaniz
That space for me is the art room. Something graduatingcollege with hospital.?- Brooke Madgwick
about the vibrant paint on the walls, and an area my masters.In ten years Hopefully with an art degree somewhere in
where you can be yourself and make anything I?ll only be27 and I hope Washington State.?- Megan Parr
you want brings joy to be. to have a great time just
Taking art classes throughout the year has
definitely helped me become a better artist, and before I start my family.? ?I hopeto beworkingasa neonatal
for that I am thankful for M rs. Stiles. Stiles has - Kennedy Brown
helped me discover my full potential as an artist, nurseand livingin a small house.
and try different mediums. Even if I was scared
and getting stressed out over lino-cutting, she'd "I see myself living my dream as Maybe I'd be married with kids,but I'm
tell me to take a break and a deep breath. I know
I will take the patience I learned from her into a newsbrodcaster, living in not in a hurry.?- Madelyn LaBell
my future career. Flordia, married to the love of
Because of my growth in the art room, my
confidence built with it, and I was able to take my life and happy." -Madison "On a boat, on the water,
my talent to other parts of the school. My Hamilton wherever it drifts." - Ricky
sophomore year Haddad found out that I drew a McNiven
lot, and frequently asked me to draw graphics ?In ten years,I seemyself beingan
for the newspaper. My senior year I was so amazingERnursethat wil be
happy to draw political cartoons that show my savingand changingpeople's
opinion (because you know I have a lot to say).
My Junior year I remember taking charge in liveseverday.I will also hopefully "27 yearsold?Moved out,living Emily Alaniz sports her blue and gold pride
multiple group projects in M r. Soules?class that bemarried or almost getting on my own in the city workinga during her last spirit week.
helped me transfer my creativity to paper. married and starting awonderful federal job.?- Bellina Giammalva
Just being able to take my talent around the family with the love of my life."
school to other classes helped me make my
decision on where I?d like to end up in the fall. TessNothnagal ?I see myself traveling ?Hopefully happy "Owningmy own
These teachers may not know it, but they are around the world creating and successful restaurant, being a
all big reasons why I chose to continue my art ?Hopefully I?m rich, art.I hope to make the with a great job therapist/ psychologist,
career by attending Savannah College of Art and have a beautiful wife world alittle brighter one and wonderful or a culinary chef.?-
Design. and have a little Gino day with my paint brush.? family.?- Paige Jordan Hubbard
RHShelped give me a sense of clarity in what I running around my - Jordan Vellmure Adams
want to go into. Because it provided me a space house.?- Gino Genrich
for me to explore what I?m good at, I now know
it?ll lead to the college of my dreams in Georgia. ?I would have graduated ?In ten yearsI see myself livingin abig Photo: Dorian Soto
Although high school can be a bumpy road from collegeand most housesomewhere in the south.Married
with many obstacles to overcome, as long as you likely own a houseby and with a lot of dogs.Hopefully I?ll bea
have your safe haven, it?ll be okay. This school is then.?- John Milkovich prosecutingattorney by then too.?- Rachel
diverse in many ways, and can provide your Scavone
home away from home such as the art room is
for me. Historical Debate Club and ?I see myself in the ?In ten years I see ?I see myself
Thank you high school for teaching me great Political Science Club president militar y with a house myself traveling the owning a nonprofit
lessons, and thank you to the colorful art room John Milkovich points to the white and nice truck.?- world with my husband organization to
that I?ll never forget. board during a meeting. Brendan Stuart & starting a family.?- help the homeless.?
Laura Poe - Jaron Lindemon

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Semper fi, Bear for life

Next step for some is service to country

Deven Blight, Reporter wanted to join out of pure interest. Wyatt Hurst had John Martinez concentrates on his work. He will be
always considered it as an option, but it wasn?t until he headed into the USNavy after graduation.
Defending our country is a significant calling for enlisted that he realized it was the right path for him.
some. It's a next step for some seniors that can be scary OTHER MEMBERSOF THE CLASSOF 2018
but is, for some reason, their logical next step beyond ?I have a family history with military? but it was JOINING THE SERVICE INCLUDE:
the halls of RHS. Everyone who joins the military has a more of something that I just did for myself,?Hurst said.
different reason, but for some family is a driving force. ?I have always entertained the idea of it but I enlisted in Alexander Alvarado, Jason Farnsworth, Glynden
Data from the pentagon in 2016 showed that around of May of last year and it is still kind of surreal for me.? Groves, Jacob Head, Wyatt Hurst, Olivia
80 percent of troops had family who were either Kuzmenski, John Martinez, Shyane McKay, Brad
previously or currently in the military. Alex Alvarado, a The choice to join is not an easy one to make, or even Scott, Briana Warnke
senior who is enlisted to go into the Army, said that follow through with, according to 2014 data from the
family was a big influence in his decision to join. Pentagon around 71%percent of 18 to 24 year olds are
denied taking the entry exam for health or educational
?I?d say it?s like a family business in a sense. I?ve had issues.
plenty of uncles who have done it? and my cousin, she
is in it right now,?Alvarado said. ?We have not adopted a zero-defect mentality,?
Defense Department spokesman Nathan Christensen
Others look at it as an opportunity to learn more and said to the Wall Street Journal. ?We evaluate each
explore the world, like John Martinez who saw joining applicant from a whole-person perspective.?
the Navy as an opportunity to see the world.
Overall those currently enlisted feel like they are
?With the Navy you get more benefits than you do making the right choice and are proud that they are
with some of the other branches, like you?re on a boat going to be defending their nation.
all the time or you?re on a base, but you?re also traveling
the world,?Martinez said. ?Traveling the world is ?It was always a possible idea, but
definitely on my bucket list and the Navy is probably my freshman/ sophomore year I knew it was 100 percent
best opportunity to do it.? going to be my career goal,?Alvarado said.

Some simply liked what the military had to offer and

W hat a r e your p la ns a f t er high sc hool?

"I am going to Michigan
State University to pursue "To go to college
and become a "My plans after
a bachelor's degree in high school, are to
Veterinary Technology." sportsanchor or attend Eastern
- GabrielleSamson analyst for ESPN." Mi chi gan
"I plan to go to college, - Gino Genrich University. And
major in Special
majoring in "To get a degree Educat i on ."
biochemistry with a - Olivia Greene
pre-pharmacy track." in graphic
-Brooke Madgwick
design." Mentee Patreece Reese and senior mentor Olivia
"Go to college for Greene work online.
Special Effects, and -Megan Parr "After high school I
go into the movie plan on attending "I plan to attend Eastern Michigan
business." "I plan to go to Gino Genrich prepares to anchor on Daily Central Michigan University and become an athletic
-Morgan Mansfield University to study trainer with a minor in journalism."
Dose. "Starting pre-nursing journalism and - Emily Alaniz
while taking music graphic design."
Madonna University to theory classes to -Makayla Coffee "I plan to become a histor y teacher,
improve my abilities."
pursue my bachelor's -Skylar Seeley

degree in nursing."

- Madelyn LaBell

"I plan to go to Wayne specifically at the high school level."

State for my bachelors in

nursing. Then I will "Play football and -Dylan Cartwright
either stay at Wayne

State or transfer to going to college."
University of Michigan -Hunter Sauve
Ann Arbor to complete

the midwife program. "

- Heather Wieczorek "I plan on going to
Savannah College of Art
"Attending Wayne State and Design in Savannah,
University to study

Criminal Justice with a Georgia. Possibly with a
double minor in
major in illustration or

Psychology and Social printmaking, and a

Work." minor in business."

Health Occupations teacher Trina Rooney teaches CPR. -Bellina Giammalva -Jordan Vellmure Jordan Vellmure attentively listens for instructions on a painting.

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Classof 2018'sschool spirit, unity earnsthem winsyear after year
Wendy Guzman, Reporter

From spirit week jugs, to lip syncs, one could say the picked the 1920s I was like ?Are you sure about that?? whole and everyone in our class is like friends with
Class of 2018 ?wins everything.? But look how cool it turned out. You know, so they just someone like there's no really like distinct group like
they are really creative.? everyone is just together as a whole,?Adams said.
In order to be successful, the class of 2018 has found
their common ground: school spirit. For lip sync choreographer senior Paige Adams, the They believe the class comes together because they
lip syncs were a very memorable part of high school. all get along. With both friendship and school spirit,
?We all go to the same school. It?s all ?Go Bears!?it?s they were able to accomplish many things.
not like there?s a different thing that we?re celebrating,? ?I wasn?t in the first lip sync? but I remember they
Senior Class Vice President Bellina Giammalva said. ?I were all really excited. And that excitement continued ?We're all friends we're all familiar with each other
think that when our class comes together we?re so through senior year, it actually got better our senior and I don't know there's just something unique about
involved that that?s one of the things that gives us an year,?Adams said. ?I've been dancing for 14 years of us and I really couldn't tell you what it is but I'm not
advantage because we are a very well put together my life, so when they said that they wanted me to complaining about it I love it. I love my class and I
group.? choreograph it I was even more excited because I got wouldn't trade my world to trade the world to have any
to share what I knew about dance with my peers.? other class,?Adams said.
The class has won two homecoming spirit week jugs,
however, the class?s most influential victories have Giammalva believes that they felt responsible for Barnes will miss working together with the class
been the Winterfest lip sync competitions. holding a legacy once the class of 2015 graduated. officers to plan for for lip sync and other festivities.

?Our legacy will definitely be the lip syncs because ?We?re very competitive and the seniors that were ?The class officers have really been on top of things
we have won and gotten first as sophomores, juniors, here our freshmen year we looked up to a lot and they and they know what they wanted and they're really
and seniors, and then we got second our freshmen were always really good at the lip sync competition, I unique and different and they're just a joy to work
year,?Giammalva said. think by having them to look up to as leaders and with,?Barnes said.
mentors we kinda just took their spot once they
When the class took on lip sync they never set for the graduated and carried it on until our senior year.? Barnes and many others can agree that the class of
norms. According to Class Sponsor Sarah Barnes, they Giammalva said. 2018 has changed the way people will continue to view
have always strived to be different and set themselves lip sync in years to come.
apart. The class overall is recognized to be full of school
spirit, and this could stem from many things. ?I think they've changed lip sync forever," Barnes
?In terms of things like with lip sync they?re very said. "You know they made it into a big production so
unique and different and they always wanted things to ?Naturally, I think our class has a lot of spirit not their legacy will will definitely be lip sync and being
be different,?Barnes said. ?And even like when they only for the school but for the city of Wyandotte as a known as the class that wins everything,?

Senior classofficerson how they have made important decisionseach year

Lillian Settles, Reporter connections with many of the officers, and accredits Though the officers have not had what they consider Photo: Studio One
their success to their close relationships. a classic senior year, they believe the opportunity to
The jobs of senior class officers are nearly over, but lead their class was worth the added pressure.
senior year brought them many tough decisions and ?We just make sure that we are always touching base,
difficult challenges that they had to make for the and they know that they can come to us whenever, and ?Being a class officer my senior year it has made it a
Class of 2018. we call meetings once a month, but I think open lot more stressful? I don?t get to take a break from
communication is a big thing,?Barnes said. certain aspects of highschool," Coffee said. "I
?Senior year we had to make huge decisions on our personally love it, it also just makes me more
prom venue, what was to be expected at prom. Stuff for According to Coffee the hardest decision for the emotional because I know that if I wasn?t involved I
senior all night party we have to continue to make officers was where they wanted to invest their money, would have been sad that high school came to an end,
decisions on as of right now, and also little things here and what parts of senior year were the most important. but it is different realizing that a lot of the decisions I
and there such as class song and class flower,?Senior made have impacted to students today."
Class President Makayla Coffee said. ?It doesn?t matter how much you fundraise
throughout the years, it is going to be difficult in the Corresponding Secretary Mikayla Joy, President Makayla
The officers have attempted to get the class involved end to decide where you want to put your money,? Coffee, Secretary Noah Mac, Vice President Bellina
in their decisions through online surveying at Coffee said. Giammalva, and Treasurer Natalie Walsh take leaps of faith
rhsbeardaily.com, and they have hosted many - literally and figuratively - for their class.
fundraisers with goals of cutting the cost for prom. The officers eventually chose prom as their number
one priority because of all the extravagance
?We put on the announcements to take the surveys traditionally associated with the dance.
online to help try to make decisions, and then when we
were raising money for prom we did like bottle ?We decided to ultimately put most of our money
drives? ,?senior class treasurer Natalie Walsh said. into prom, because it is a night that everybody looks
forward to and a night that everybody wants to
Coffee believes their officers?diversity throughout remember,?Coffee said.
the school has helped them reach out to a greater
percentage of their class. Coffee never intended to have these stressful roles
when she first decided to run in eighth grade, but she
?Usually I just ask people around us here and there? seems to be pleased with the legacy she has left on the
I think with the other class officers we are good at Class of 2018.
talking to a wide variety of people, like Natalie, Noah
and Mikayla can talk to people in band, Bellina can ?When I did get the role I was automatically
talk to people in DECA, and I have my friends who I dedicated? I ran just because I wanted to be more
can put their thoughts into consideration and involved but I ended up figuring out that I loved being
perspective,?Coffee said. the person who helps my class out, and make
decisions that will ultimately impact their high school
Managing the officers are science teachers Sarah career,?Coffee said.
Barnes and Melanie Merrifield. Barnes has made

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Thi s i s me
What has IMPACTED
Kennedy Brown, Social Coordinator you the most?

Growing up I always ?Mrs. Lomas' Speech class. At ?Mrs. Haddad had the biggest
thought about the besties I impact on me in Newspaper. I
would make when I was a time where I wasreally quiet never thought I would ever
older and if those friends and lacked a lot of confidence, want to write in a newspaper,
would really be true to me, Mrs. Lomasand her Speech but because of this class I have
ya know?Boy was I classhelped me shake off my grown to like writing and I have
overjoyed when my set of shell of self doubt. It helped made so many different
friends came along in high me realize how much I enjoy accom pl i sh m en t s.?
school. public speaking and how
much I love to make people - Olivia Simpson
In life I?ve been told that I laugh.?- John Milkovich
should surround myself ?I would have to say Mrs. Kane
with those who encourage ?Mrs. Robb, because she because she really opened my
me and accept me for who I eyes on friendship and kindness.
am, so gee was I excited inspired me to go into a Not only that, she also taught me
when I recognized that it so much about classical pieces of
happened before my eyes. minor in psychology and music and how specific tones in
When I came to Wyandotte in the sixth grade I a song can change the mood of it.
didn?t have many friends - little to any at all actually - she was always there to talk She has inspired me to become a
and that made me not want to come to school DJartist in the future.?
everyday. That?s when my mom told me that it would when i needed it.? Olivia Simpson and Noah Mac go from
get better eventually, and she was right. -Rachel Scavone class to class to sell newspapers. - Cameron Tyler
First I had to become comfortable with who I was as
a person and I?d like to thank my eighth grade bestie ?Mrs. Stilesart & digital
Micah Johnson for bringing that side of me out.
Without that, my middle school experience would?ve imaging classes. Aswell as
been so different.
Through the seven years that I have gone to Mrs. Rankine?sclasses.?
Wyandotte Public Schools I have made many friends
through sports and clubs, but in high school is when I - Aliah Rigley
made the connections with my friends that I will
cherish forever. ?Mr. Hoffman and DECA. Mr. ?Band class wasthe biggest
As these friendships developed, we were able to Hoffman has been a
criticize one another and help each other grow. At impact. That iswhere I met my
times these people who I had hoped would never say father/ brother figure to me, and closest friends. Thisiswhere I
anything to hurt me, did just that. But, I was forced to has always been there for advice
think about it and reflect on what happened, what no matter what the topic is. And learned some of the most
they said, and see if it made any sense. After all, they DECA has shaped my career path
care about me, the criticism can?t be coming from a and helped me create important life lessons.?
negative place. - Allison Saff
Personally, I?ve gone through this a few times and it
sucks when I first had these conversations with my friendships that will last a ?Coach Flip hasdefinitely been the
friends. They have kept me in check on my actions lifetime.?- Bradley Cholette most influential person. Without
and have told me if I could?ve done something
differently or they just say something like, ?Mrs. Barnes, she is the most him pushing me for years, I
?Kennnnnneeeedddddyyy.?
In that moment I was upset that they would say welcoming and caring probably wouldn?t have an
those things about me and then later on I would think
about what they said to me and self-reflect. I would Allison Armes sets up before the person, and will take time approaching college baseball career,
eventually come to the realization that they might be marching band's half time performance, out of teaching her class, if
onto something. Chem i st r y. you are having a mental or be the person I am today.
I had to be mature in the situation and correct my breakdown!?- Joshua Ely
actions and in some cases I?ve had to apologize to Shoutout to Flip, I appreciate you!?
someone. Crazy, right? - CharliePasco
Even though I hate that they do it, I appreciate them
for it. Even though my mom will tell me the same ?The Peer-to-Peer program
things that my friends say, it?s way different when it
comes from your friends. here at RHShasmade a huge
?You want a friend who?s going to you tell you the
truth. That?s what it?s about. If you don?t have a friends impact on me. I have learned
who?s going to tell you the truth every time something
comes up, you feel like he?s not a true friend,? new skillssuch asbeing
professional football player Donald Driver said.
With that I would like to thank my friends for patient, and the responsibility
pushing me to be better and hyping me up on other
occasions. of showing up to school
Without my friends I wouldn?t be the outgoing soul
that I am today and I thank them for that. So shout out ever yday just because I know
to the homies for always pushing me to do better and
being my personal hype men. I love you guys. my mentee iswaiting for me...?

-Maxwell Bearden

?Mr. Keast, because he makes
ever yone feel welcome and
believesin all of hisstudents.?

- Megan Parr

Mr. Grabetz he just always Kinsey Ruffner helps her mentee, Willis Cole, while playing with blocks and cards.
Ruffner is involved in the Peer to Peer program for its first year at Roosevelt.
putsme in a good mood."
-Emily Storms

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June 2018
Li fe after :
What happen s after hi gh school ?

Caitlyn Sloat, Reporter around 35 shows.

Finding something that makes a ?I wouldn?t say modeling has
person themself during high school
can be significant, but maintaining affected my decision for my future
that identity when "real-life" sets in
can be a challenge. but it definitely has shaped me to

Seniors Erin Crnkovich, Mateo be the person I am today,?Fagan
Trevino, and Alexis Fagan are all
known for putting all of themselves said. ?Through modeling, I have
into the things they love.
picked up a lot of skills such as
Senior Erin Crnkovich has been
doing theater for four years and has public speaking and learning how
been in seven plays.
to make connections. With my
?If it hadn?t been for my
involvement in high school theater,? pageant background, I have
Crnkovich said. ?I would not have
chosen the minor I did.? experience in interviewing etc. With

Crnkovich is going to Eastern those skills, I learned it has helped
Michigan University to pursue a
graphic design major and theater me to better my future.?
minor, but is taking a year off from
marching band. Fagan is going to continue

The theater program has been a modeling into college, using it as a
huge part who Crnkovich is.
?I honestly don?t know [where I summer job and a way to make
would be without high school
theater]. I probably wouldn?t even money.
have a minor, at least not my
freshman year of college,? ?I would like to take some jobs
Crnkovich said. ?I certainly
wouldn?t have a lot of the friends I here and there during the
do now, and I would have had a
very different high school semester,?Fagan said. ?It?s a very
experience overall.?
time-consuming job and because
Senior Mateo Trevino has been
playing music since he was little, I?m going to be in the middle of
and then decided to start his band
Heroes of Charlotte (HOC) in the nowhere it will be harder for me to
summer of 2015.
travel.? Trevino and the rest of HOC will be playing shows Crnkovich recently was in her last ever high
?I was never really a huge sports Her plan is to study at the throughout the summer and all across the state. school musical, LittleShop of Horrors.
kid and neither are Ryan and Pete.
So we decided to start playing University of Alabama in
music together,?Trevino said.
Tuscaloosa; to become a
Trevino found a passion for music
and decided to start a band. They pediatrician so she will be a
have gained publicity through
school by having people come up to pre-med student but will also be
them and ask about (HOC) or their
music. majoring in psychology.

?Being in Heroes of Charlotte has Crnkovich, Trevino, and Fagen
affected my decisions because it
made me want to stay close to has each found themselves through
home and continue to play,?
Trevino said. ?Rather than go away their activities throughout high
to college and stop doing
something I love doing.? school. The things they succeeded

After high school Trevino is have been a huge part of their high
attending Henry Ford College for
two years. HOC is going to continue school identity. As they move on to
to play shows and make music, just
not as much. They are going to play college, these activities may not be
mostly on weekends rather than
during the week. participted in as often, but they will

Modeling has been a part of continue to shape the people they
senior Alexis Fagan?s life for over
five years and she has been in are.

Photo courtesy: Alexis Fagan

In 2015, Fagan participated in the
Miss Michigan Teen USA pageant and
was runner-up. As well as pageants,
she models and often travels for the
job.

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June 2018

What isyour most embarrassing

?When I fell down the memor y from high school?
stai r s?- Jordan Hubbard
?Ever ythi n g ?Losingto AP my junior ?Slipping during the last
Faith Billinger befor e seni or year in football?- Hunter football performance for the
year.?- John Sauve marching band.?- Jarred
Olivia Kuzmenski Milkovich Stiltson

Bailey Adams
Mateo Fernandez
Simone Vaduva

?During freshman ?Probably when there were

orientation, I face ?Wanted?pictures of me up ?My senior year soccer game at a
planted while walking tournament I pulled my pants
1. up the stairs.?- Brooke throughout The Post down on accident to go in the
2. Madgwick because I had a huge tab.? game.?- KatieBrowning
-Paige Adams

?Mefallingdown the ?Spel l i n g Chi n ese ?Probably having
main stairson the wr on g m y seni or to run around in
first day of freshman year on a pr oj ect.? front of theentire
year.?- Brenden -Gabrielle Samson
Kilmer

3. 4. student body

?Ripping my pants...numerous times.? wearinga helmet

-Bradley Cholette madeof a bucket

and party hats,

5. 5. ?Definitely when I wason and a chestplateof
6. crutchesfrom knee surger y pop cans.?- Dylan
Cartwright
1. Senior Natalie Walsh dresses up in red, white, and blue for spirit week. 2.
...
and fel l down i n theSenior Miranda McNiven dressesas Pebblesfor character day. 3. Senior Rachel

Hamilton wears many different patterns for ClashDay. 4. Senior Devin Martin

cafeter i a.?- Isaac McBridereactsto an assignment on hischromebook. 5. Senior Simone Vaduva poseson

top of her car for a picture. 6. Senior Tess Nothnagel stresses out about the last
few weeks of senior year.

Son gs that r em i n d you of hi gh school

See You Again - Wiz 8teen - Go Hard Or Go Home - I m agi n e - John We'reAll in thisTogether -High School Musical
Kalifa ft. CharliePuth Khalid Wiz Khalifa and Iggy
Azalea Lennon I Foun d A Way - Young- Kenny
Brand New Key - Why Can?t WeBe Drake Bell Chesney
Melanie Safka Friends- WAR Congratulations - Is There Life Out
Post Malone There- Reba McEntire With A Little Help Weak - AJR
Livin' On A Turn down for what - DJ From My Friends -
Prayer -Bon Jovi Snakeand Lil Jon Young, dumb, and
WhyWeTell The broke - Khalid The Beatles
Youn g Wi l d an d Fr ee - I won?t back Story - Onceon this
down Stressed Out -
Wiz Khalifa -Johnny cash Island

Old glory - wmc Don?t stop believing 1(800)-273-8255 - Twenty OnePilots
sophomore year - Journey
Logic Photograph - Ed
Beauti ful - Heathers Best Day of My Life -
the Musical American Authors I don?t want to go to Sheeran

The Climb - Miley Kahoot them e school - TheNaked Thnksfr th Mmrs-
Cyrus son g BrothersBand Fall Out Boy

Don't Stop Me

Now - Queen High school

Over- Drake musical 1,2,3 Senior Hannah Doute plays the flute during a 2017
marching band halftime show.

Seni or s RH SBear Dai l y.com Page 21

Lessonsof life June 2018
through sports Under classmen shout-out toSENI ORS?Shoutout to Jordan K.and

Madison Nate H. for pu shi n g m e to
Hamilton, m y li m i ts i n tr ack and
Reporter ?Shoutout Noah Crosby for beingnot only a
great mentor in hockey but in life.It?sbeen a
As cliche as
al ways havi ng m y back . good ride.I?ll missyou man.?-Jason Johnson

Excel l en t com peti tor s an d

this might m y br os." -Brett Malinowski ?Shoutout Erin ?Shoutout to Evan

sound, sports Crnkovich for being Harper for being

have shaped me a great person and the weirdest

and taught me so

much in my life. friend.?-Jadyn brother ever.?
They taught me Schroeder -Grace Harper
leadership, time

management, and teamwork, but

the greatest thing I took away from ?Huge shoutout to Preston Grew for giving me a

my entire experience is heart. role model to look up to. And shoutout to Joe

Heart to me is the blood, the Cioccio?-Michael Dombruski Freshman Grace and senior Evan Harper
sweat, the tears, and the effort it pose for their last night of LittleShop of
takes to achieve a goal. Sports have ?Jasm i n e Br i n dl ey, you have been the Horrors.
taught me to give everything I have k i n dest m ost sweetest per son to m e
at all times, even when you feel like
thr oughout hi gh school . I?m than k ful for
you can?t give anymore.

For me, sports weren?t just a thing our m em or i es an d I wi l l n ever for get how
you?ve i m pacted m y year s her e :) I l ove
to do in high school to make it go by Senior Jordan Kurdi and and junior you, an d I?m so pr ou d of you for
faster, they were/ are my pride and Brett Malinowski hold the second gr aduati ng!!!!?-Jordan Williams
joy. People told me I took it too place Metro Classic trophy.

seriously but this was my thing, and ?Thank you to Heather

I loved every second of it.

Don?t get me wrong I went Wieczorek and Helainah ?Shoutout Mady Clay, you?re my fav
coworker & one of my closest friends.
through days where I wanted to give Baran for beingamazing Love you!?-KateTolstyka
up, but I couldn?t because I loved friendsover thesepast three
what I did too much, and it wasn?t a yearsand for beingtwo of
?because I had to?it was because I
thebest friendsI?veever
wanted to.

When I do something and set my had. I can?t wait to seehow ?Shoutout Stephanie Besler for being such a
mind to something, I want to do it
bigger and better than planned or you changetheworld!? great friend and for helping me whenever I
anticipated and that is something -Max Skolnik struggle at all.?-Victoria Shalda

that I plan to carry with me in

everything I do. ?Shoutout Joshua Berryman for being Junior Sydney and senior Madelyn LaBell
High school sports is something I an incredible friend and really making celebrate taking second place at
a positive impact on my life and my Downriver Classic.
wish everyone could experience, work ethic.?-Dalton LaRue
especially at Wyandotte the way I ?Shoutout to Madelyn LaBell for
did. Many triumphs and ?Than k you to Lui s San chez for being my girl since day one. It?s
heartbreaks keep you so in love with
the game.

I never really noticed how much

?heart?I actually had for sports until doi n g m ost of the spor ts that I do; going to be a long ride to school
I untied my shoes for the last time. we k n ow the str uggl e.?-Matthew without her.?-Sydney LaBell
The numbness I felt through my Trusewicz
body, the tears that rolled down my

face, the heartache I felt, the sound

of the final buzzer going off, hugging ?Shoutout to my homies Olivia Simpson and
Katie Thorington after our final time Junior Max Skolnik and senior Kennedy Brown. Best people I've ever met,
playing on a court together - it?s Heather Wieczorek pose in front of

something I will never forget. the presidential limousine at really great people ;)?-KatherineSimpson
Looking back I am sure it was prom.

worth the blood, the sweat, and the ?Shoutout to Mady Clay for being
tears, because the memories and thebest bigsister and making
the lessons I learned are worth

everything, like shooting the game thesepast threeyearsWAY easier

tying three in district finals, and and WAY morefun!! I'm definitely
learning who I am as a person. gonna missseeingyou on thefield
and in thehalls, but I know I'll
Knowing you left everything you alwayshaveto seeyou at homeso
had on the court or field is the most
rewarding feeling. I do this in

everything I do, giving all the heart I I guessit'sokay! Congratson

have in a relationship, to my family, graduating, thank you for being

pursuing my dreams. thebest rolemodel and good luck
Sports gave me that, and I?m
with whatever you choose to do Juniors Braylen Matulonis, Sarah Haener,
extremely thankful it did because I senior Makaya Coffee, and the rest of the
wouldn?t be the person I am today Freshman Alex Gervasi and senior Gerald Scanland focuses and I support whatever you yearbook staff spent a day posing for the

without them. during the Tri-M meeting. decide! Loveyou.?-KylieClay yearbook spread.

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Proximity produced friendshipsto last lifetime
Nick McPhall, Reporter
Lifetime friends are hard to find, but the time, they even went to prom pretty upset we won?t live next to each my backyard when we were six and
together. But, Poe will be attending other after high school, but I know the asked if she could play in my
proximity can help that bond. Michigan State this next fall and Gomez friendship will continue.? clubhouse,?Kell said.
For seniors Jonathan Gomez and Laura will be attending Wayne State. Aubrey Kell and Miranda McNiven?s
Poe, their houses being next door to one next door neighbor status will become That clubhouse usage request has
another formed their friendship. ?It will be different [not living next to even closer proximity in college. They turned into a strong bond that stretches
him], I can?t go bother him anymore, plan on rooming with each other at into all aspects of their lives.
?[We have known each other] for but I will still bother him in the Western Michigan University,
probably 12 years,?Poe said. ?We met summer,?Poe said. continuing their 12 year friendship. ?If we weren?t neighbors I?d like to
from being neighbors and our parents These friendships formed playing in think we?d still end up being good
are kinda close, also in elementary the yard growing up can often be the "Miranda and I are rooming together friends, but Miranda and I are so close,
school we had the same teacher so it strongest. Seniors Brad Cholette and at WMU in the fall and it?s very ironic people can?t even tell our voices apart.
was kinda mutual.? Andrew Vellmure, have lived on the because we didn?t plan on going to the We drive to school everyday together,
same block their whole life. same school; it just kind of happened,? do all the same extracurricular
But without being neighbors, they ?I?ve known Andrew for as long as I can Kell said. activities, and usually have sleepovers
may have never become friends. remember. We just kinda grew up on the weekends,?Kell said. ?We walk
together? , I remember us always Choosing Western was something that into each others house whenever we
?We hang out with different friends, so hanging out as kids,?Cholette said. ?We fell into place for the pair, much like want, and it?s not weird because her
we probably would have never met,? hang out multiple times a week, and I?m their friendship just kind of happening. family is my family and my family is her
Gomez said family.?
?[We met] when Miranda walked into
According to Poe, the two hang out all

Photo: NIck McPhall Top: Preston Grew and Top: Rodney Sibert, Joseph
Katie Thorington at the Patterson, and Andrew
Top: Erin Crnkovich and Noah Eight Grade memory Vellmure hanging out.
Mac in middle school band class. dinner. Bottom: Kenneth Bottom: Katie Browning,
Bottom: Bellina Giammalva, O'Grady, Ronald Swieki, and Brooke Madgwick in
Olivia Greene, Miranda Mcniven, Zack Ostroski, and Devin elementary school
and Irial Maloney at a middle Martin playing video together.
school swim meet. games.
Brad Cholette and Andrew Vellmure have
been friends for years and enjoy to hangout
when they can. One of the things they like to
do is play video games. Here, the two boys

Seni or s gi ve shout outs to underclassmen and staffmakeabetfor whoever winsagame.
Irial Maloney and Simone Veduva posing
in some work clothes.

?Shoutout to all thecoachesI had duringmy ?Everyone in drumline. ?Shoutout Keshawn Stanley represent that #3 well. #SafetySquad To all of

four yearsof high school I?ll never forget you Superline may have been my past teachersever since freshman year : thank you for shaping and
guys.Shoutout Purdu for beingan amazing a mistake but joining guiding me in the right direction to leading a good life for myself. Also,
teacher.?-Ian Smith band was the best shoutout team 119, the fan base, and all the coacheswho made my senior

?Shoutout to ever yone struggling decision I've ever made. year the greatest year of my life.?-CharliePasco

but nobondy knows because of how Thanks for a great four
strong you are being. You're doing
perfect." - Aliah Rigley years. <3?-Erin Crnkovich ?I want to shout-out to A Capella Choir. ?Shoutout to Mrs. "Shoutout to
I havebeen therefor threeout of the Barnes for being Mr s. Lom as for
?ShoutOut MacGregor for being four yearsI havebeen here,and I regret the homie for these always having a
missingthe first year of it.I am very past years. I will positive outlook
"Shoutout Wymore the best she can and dealing with proud of them,especially after States.I on everything.
everyone's crap every day even honestly do not care if we were2 points
for the special never forget you
when her day is still going good.? off from first place,all that mattered was and what you?ve Shoutout to Mr.
meat stickers on two things:effort and fun.? done for me.? Adam s for
every vocab -Angel Valentin -Cameron Tyler -Kennedy Brown telling it like it
assi gn m en t is."
?Mackenzie Cartwright! "Shout Out Sydn ey LaBel l for beingmy - Megan Parr
#Thi n gsWym or eSays" She has been always a favoritesiblingShout Out and Genevieve
funny person to hang out
-Heather Wieczorek "Shoutout to all of my underclassmen in theatre.
with, and great for moral Kozak for beinga truefriend and our favorite I've told you all hundreds of times how proud I am
support.? -Joshua Ely

to vent to"-Madelyn LaBell of you, and I can't express that enough. You all

"Shoutout Mrs. McCauley for mean the world to me. "

being a ray of sunshine to all of -Dylan Cartwright

the students every morning. "Shoutout Si xth "I?d liketo shoutout to my boy Hoffman for beinga real oneand helpingmethrough a lot.

Although I didn't see you every m an for bei n g Shoutout Mrs. Morrisand Ms. McCauley for beingtwo of thenicest peopleI?veever met.
day, there was always a smile on r owdy" Shoutout to all of theteachersI?vehad over theyears, you guyshaveall taught melessonsthat
my face when I did." I?ll apply to lifeafter high school. Shoutout toteam 120, you guysbetter ball out next year. And
-Jordan Vellmure -Ryley Stewart finally, shoutout to my little sister for beinga great person and sister. I know I messwith you a
lot Briebut I loveyou and I can?t wait to seehow successful you become! "-Bradley Cholette

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Fall Season Winter Season
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The highlight of the fall sports Wrestler Hiram Robinson

season came from the football earned his100th career win and

game at Carlson.The team came finished third at states.Katie

back from a 21 point deficit to seal Thorington
the victory and the outright the surpasses
league title. 1000 points
in her RHS
1. 2. basketball

career. 3.
Addition-

ally, Gabe

Cassise and

the bowling

team

qualified for

the state

tourna-

ment.

4. 3. 1. 2. 5.
1. Singles one Jack Blackledge is waiting for his oponent to return the ball. 2. Phillip 1. Hiram Robinson takes another victory at a wrestling match this past season. 2. Katie
Pelland and Kyle Daniels get back on defense. 3.Paige Adams in her ready position Thorington celebrates her 1000th career point as a Bear. 3. After getting fouled by Taylor Truman,
during the oponents serve. 4. Football comes back with a tackle by Hunter Suave. David King steps up to the line to attempt his free throws. 4. Gabe Cassisie at a bowling match last
year. 5. Luis Sanchez races in one of his final races of his swimming career.

Spring Season 1. 2.

The springsportsseason brought a lot
of weather delaysfor teamsbut the
Bearsfought through,especially the
rowingteam who,at the state meet had
the womensjunior 8 boat places
second in the state,winning by .3 sec.

1. The Men's Senior 4+ boat creeps up to the catch of the oar. 2. Mid fielder Faith Billinger runs back to the defensive end. 3. 4.
3. In a meet against Woodhaven, Madison Hamilton attempts to clear the height in the high jump pit. 4. Pitcher Mateo
Fernandez focuses on the batter as he winds up his pitch.

Continuing the dream: athletes playing at next level

Katie Thorington Matt Montroy Allen Woodward

Division 1 Rowing Division 2 Baseball Division 2 Football
Michigan StateUniversity Saginaw Valley State University Saginaw Vally State
University
"I choose Michigan State because on both of " [I chose Saginaw Valley State
my visits, I knew it felt like home. The University] Definitely because of the "I chose to go here
campus is so big but the bond the team has is atmosphere along with what they had because they gave me a
like a family. I have always wanted to go to a in my field of study and the coaches? great scholarship and I
big school so I think Michigan State is the perfect fit for me." just loved the campus,"
perfect fit for me."

Hunter Sauve Charlie Pasco Athletes continuing to play at Photos:Wy-News
the Division 3 level
Division 2 Football Division 3 Baseball
Saginaw Valley StateUniversity Albion College Andrew Murasky

"Saginaw Valley State University because it "I chose Albion because when I visited Football at Mount Union
felt like a home away from home? I love all the campus, it felt like home away from
the coaches up there? it?s just a good home. Also, their state of the art Joey Patterson
atmosphere to be around." facilities made me realize having the
opportunity to live out my dream as a Hockey at Adrian College
Taylor Amos college baseball player will be a surreal
experience." Hannah Jakaus
Division 1 Cheerleading
Eastern Michigan University Ryley Stewart Acrobaticsand Tumblingat
Adrian College
"They (Eastern Michigan University) have a Division 2 Football
great education program and I?m going for Northwood University Jordan Kurdi
Special Education, and I heard nothing but
great things. [I'm looking forward to] Track and Field at Adrian
making new friends and gaining new College
experiences ."

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W hen I t hink back on high school I w il l

r emember ... ?All the good timesI had with friendsand being a ?The pep ralliesand all the fun
part of great things like NHSor band sweetheart dancesand spirit weeks.?-

?My senior year, court.?- StephanieBesler Katie Browning

starting two new clubs, ?My senior year, they ?All of the good times and none of the bad,
and the friendsI met.? ?My friends and the memories really weren?t kidding because high school is supposed to be the
we shared.?- Zachery Ostrowski when they said it flies best years of your life.?- Julia Janeski
-John Milkovich
by.?- Gino Genrich
?Beingaround amazingpeople everyday
?All the great staff I had my moments with and
and havingthe best time of my life.?- Tess
my moments with my friends.?- Angel Valentin ?I?ll remember my friendsand
Nothnagel

?Memorieswith my friends, the laughswe shared together.? ?All the fun experiencesI wasa
my favorite teachers, and - IssacMcBride part of and all of the crazy
how I want to go back.?- memoriesI made with my
Jordan Hubbard ?All the laughs I had with my friends friends.?- Emily Alaniz
everyday, all the teachers who have
?That we werelike a family.? pushed us all to do better when we didn't ?All the late nights and FaceTime calls trying
-Mateo Fernandez think we needed it.?- SheyenneBorgne

?I will remember a stepping stone in my life that wascomplicated and sometimes to help each other out with homework, the
rough, but one that hasshaped me into the person I am today.?- Jordan Vellmure friendships made and lost, the football games,
pep rallies and assemblies.?- Kennedy Brown