Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Senior Goodbyes

Name : Julia Kubica Future plans : Going to Cal-U on a partial athletic scholarship Senior will : I leave my hatred for the lazy people on the track team to Mariah. Favorite quote : “Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I’m not perfect and I don’t live to be…but before you start pointing fingers…make sure your hands are clean.” –Bob Marley Best high school memory : Anything to do with Christine Herzog/track Name : Shane Quinn Future plans : To become an athletic trainer Favorite teacher : Shepdawg (Shep), because he tells the best jokes Senior will : I leave my high jump abilities to Mr. Delp. Best high school memory : Cookie Queen!!! Name : Nolan Rider Favorite teacher : Ms. Ross–she’s Auntie Ross Senior will : I leave Colton Costello the right to rock a leather jacket. Best high school memory : Mr. Saludis spitting water on the class because of Marissa Name : Rebekah Law Favorite teacher : Mr. Atkison, because he is awesome!! Senior will : I leave all my hugs to Jenna Moore and Matt Matscherz. Favorite quote : “The truth shall set you free.” –John 8:32 Name : Scott Freeman Advice to underclassmen : Take care of yo bidness, and try not to fall behind. Senior will : I leave my lifting abilities to Kyeem. Best high school memory : Lifting with the football team everyday Name : Christine Herzog Future plans : Possibly the Air Force, or fashion design/fashion merchandise Favorite quote : “You just have to go after what you want, and if it don’t want you back so be it. It doesn’t deserve you anyway.” –Nicole Richie Best high school memory : Entire 10 th grade year, and anything to do with Julia Kubica Name : Ethan Brown Favorite class : Statistics with Shep Favorite quote : “You have to give to receive.” Best high school memory : Getting to leave school at 10:50 every day for my senior year Name : Charles King Future plans : To make lots of money Advice to underclassmen : Don’t mess around. Favorite quote : “It’s history that gives us hope.” Name : Lindsay August Favorite teacher : Tink, because he’s easy going and a good teacher, and because he’s fun and gives you room to make unique projects Favorite quote : “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice.” Best high school memories : Helping with project graduation in ‘09 AND all the fun and totally school-related conversations we had (and have) in Art 4 Name : Melanie Collins Future plans : Going to Bradford in Station Square for dental Favorite teacher : Tink, because he always made class interesting Senior will : I leave my knowledge to Allie Petroff and Jon Cleek. Best high school memory : Art class in 9 th and 10 th grade with Julia, Christine, Heather, and Alana Name : Katie Norman Favorite class : Human Anatomy Favorite teacher : Mrs. Shroads—wouldn’t have made it without her Favorite quote : “Life ain’t about how many breaths you take. It’s what you do with those breaths. ” –John Challis Name : Suzanne Hasenflu Future plans : College for English and creative writing teaching degree Favorite teacher : Ms. Ross; she’s always supportive and helps out a lot. Advice to underclassmen : Stay out of drama, do your homework, find out who you are and what you want out of life, and most importantly: have fun. Name : Danny O’Leary Future plans : Play college baseball and work at Toys ‘R Us Favorite teacher : Mr. Majors. He is the man Senior will : I leave half of my body mass to Tink. Favorite quote : “Kites fly highest against the wind.” Name : Jessica Roman Future plans : Attending Shippensburg for a business degree Favorite class : Stats, because Ms. McNary loves us 🙂 Senior will : I leave all my love to Brittany Mavrich; I leave my humor to Erika Woelper. Best high school memory : Freshman year when we charged the field at the girls’ soccer game at Beaver Name : Ben Caler Future plans : Join the US Army Infantry Advice to underclassmen : Do better in your class than I did. IT’S IMPORTANT. Trust me. Senior will : I leave my love to Catelyn Huddy; I also leave my luck to all my friends. Name : Sam Glies Favorite teacher : Big “A” (Mr. Atkison), because he likes to hunt and stuff like that Advice to underclassmen : Don’t be in a hurry to live your life; stay young and have as much fun as you can. Best high school memory : The tractor parade at the end of the year Name : Rachel Ward Future plans : CCBC for radiologic technology Favorite teacher : Gia because she always made class fun Advice to underclassmen : Get involved in activities Favorite quote : “One day your life will flash before your eyes, make sure it’s worth watching.” Name : Katie Pope Future plans : Attending Vet Tech Institute Advice to underclassmen : Don’t let drama get to you or ruin things for you Best high school memory : Gar Gar Gar! Florida ‘09 Name : Tyler Helch Favorite teacher : Mr. Pickard, because I said so, buddy Best high school memory : The day after my birthday, riding quads in the mud Name : Jessica Jankowski Future plans : College; move (Cali); job Advice to underclassmen : Don’t slack off, getting work done early makes school a breeze. Senior will : I leave my strength to my little sister. Name : Cole Lentz Future plans : Go to college for sports and recreational management Advice to underclassmen : Work hard now because it definitely will pay off later Favorite quote : “It’s all about who you know.” Best high school memory : Winning two games in one day to win the section championship Name : Zack Burns Future plans : Attending Penn State Beaver Advice to underclassmen : Don’t take anything too seriously Senior will : I leave my linebacker position to Shawger. Best high school memories : Tattoo night, Pertile and Clayton Name : Theresa Otrhalik Future plans : CCBC for early childhood development Advice to underclassmen : Don’t back talk to teachers and always to go to class. Best high school memory : Being in all of the school plays and being in band Name : Trever Polaski Future plans : Attending Devry Institute for game/simulation design Favorite teacher : Mr. Wargo—he is down-to-earth and doesn’t treat you like a child Senior will : I leave my ability to frustrate KK to Anthony Lang and Mason Fischer. Favorite quote : “What have you done for the show today?” –KK Name : Zach Boring Favorite teacher : Mr. Hernandez, because he was always there for me throughout high school Senior will : I leave all of the crazy things that I have done. Favorite quote : “Don’t think about what’s gunna happen, just think about how much fun you’re gunna have.” Name : Becca Fleming Future plans : Attending Slippery Rock University to dual major in elementary and special education Favorite teacher : Ms. Ross, because she taught me so much Senior will : I leave my Fleming reputation to Nathan Fleming. I leave the drill team to Sam Baker. I leave the drama club to Jordan Cinderich and Christian Beck. Best high school memory : My senior year doing Beauty and the Beast and getting to play Belle Name : Brandon Vargo Future plans : Go into natural gas drilling Advice to underclassmen : You can do anything in your life that you want, you just have to try. Senior will : I leave my welding skills to Chris Wright and Shane States. Best high school memory : The last day of school when people drive their tractors to school Name : Brad Prinkey Future plans : Engineering at Penn State Favorite teacher : Ms. Ross- she’s the best Favorite quote : “You’ll miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.” –Wayne Gretzkey Best high school memory : Telling Dr. Staub we were leaving for Sheetz Name : Jeremy Herzog Future plans : Attending Geneva College Advice to underclassmen : Don’t do more than you have to Senior will : I leave my ability to drive to Derek Lehocky. Name : Chris Rooney Future plans : Edinboro for psychology Favorite teacher : Ms. Ross- she has taught me the most and she got me into theatre Senior will : I leave my legacy to Veronica Rooney. I leave my love for music to Christian Beck. I leave my musical talent to Jordan Cinderich. Best high school memory : Every high school musical I have been in Name : Ben Bates Favorite class : Physics, because I sit next to Emily Francis Favorite teacher : Bossman Wargo, because he has a good perspective of everything Advice to underclassmen : Don’t go tanning; skin cancer is no joking matter. Senior will : I leave my way of prioritizing to anyone who doesn’t aspire for great things. Name : Brittany Sturm Favorite teacher : Mr. Saludis- he pushes me to do my best and is up front about college and future plans Advice to underclassmen : Don’t get senior-itis your last year; colleges check your grades usually at midterm time and sometimes at or around Easter. You’ve gotten this far don’t; give up now. Best high school memory : Laughing so hard I fell out of my chair because Katy Ross and Jessica Parson tried to skip school to buy glitter, but ran out of gas in the school parking lot Name : Adam Teets Future plans : Attending Geneva College and playing baseball Favorite teacher : Tink, because he is smart and funny at the same time Senior will : I leave my hair to Coach Short. Favorite quote : “When the pimps in the crib drop it like it’s hot.” –Snoop Dogg Name : Julie Scheller Future plans: Attending Kent State for theater and English Favorite teacher : Ms. Ross, because she’s pretty Senior will : I leave my care-free attitude to Sami Jo Smith. Favorite quote : “Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask, act! Acting will delineate and define you.” –Thomas Jefferson Name : Matt Piccinini Favorite teacher : Mr. Short teaching me to use my head, literally Advice to underclassmen : Don’t do drugs and always stay cool, calm and collected. Senior will : I leave my wit, charm and my luscious, full head of hair to Coach Short Best high school memory : Demolishing Ellwood City in football Name : Sara Murphy Future plans : Attending Devry University for game design Advice to underclassmen : Don’t let anybody change you. Be how you want to be, and never forget your friends. Best high school memory : Having tea parties with Ms. Ross! Name : Tom Paraniuk Future plans : Go to college to become a history teacher Favorite teacher : Mr. Hernandez, because he is a tank Advice to underclassmen : Enjoy life and don’t slack; you’re only in high school once. Best high school memory : Carrying Nolan from Ross’s room to Tink’s room for $5 Name : Brittany Stehle Future plans : 4-year college at Edinboro for psychology Favorite teacher : Miss Sosko; she’s funny and friendly and there’s never a dull moment with her. Advice to underclassmen : Figure out your senior project now and start your paper! Senior will : My merit pins go to Tyler M. because he will never get any. 🙂 Name : Clint Jenny Future plans : Attending Penn Tech for welding technology Favorite teacher : Mr. Hernandez because he has helped me out a lot Senior will : I leave my parking spot to Poof, that way he has a close spot to the school and won’t take anyone else’s. Name : Cassie Javens Future plans : Kent State for psychology Favorite teacher : Ms. Sosko, because she makes class fun and interesting Senior will : Britt Mavrich gets everything Best high school memory : Experimenting with Holly’s lunches and making her eat them freshman year Name : Lauren Szpak Future plans : Attending Robert Morris to major in English education Advice to underclassmen : Don’t get caught up in drama- it’s pointless; and realize who your true friends are. Best high school memory : Lauran Macon and I trying on crazy dresses and the fire alarm going off then having to go outside in the ridiculous dresses Name : Sarah Hasenflu Future plans : Chemistry/pre-pharmacy at Edinboro University Favorite class : English with Ms. Ross- she makes it interesting Advice to underclassmen : Don’t procrastinate on papers or projects. Do your senior project early- then you aren’t scrambling around at the end. Don’t be trashy in the hall! It’s gross! Name : Holly Donaldson Favorite teacher : Mr. Wilson (because he always lets me borrow a laptop) Advice to underclassmen : Enjoy spending time with friends throughout high school, because it’s hard to keep in touch after graduation. Senior will : I wish the best of luck to my girls on the soccer team. Name : Emily Hilliard Future plans : Major in music education at Westminster Advice to underclassmen : No matter how frivolous an assignment or class seems, just get through it and try your best in everything you do Best high school memory : Being involved with the musicals Name : Stephanie Dinello Future plans : Attending Edinboro for geology Favorite teacher : Mr. Wargo, because his class is interesting and doesn’t make me want to fall asleep Advice to underclassmen : Don’t argue with the teachers, because you’ll always be wrong. Senior will : I leave my awesome dance moves to Carolyn Jenny. Name : Jordyn Disanzo Future plans : Kent State University for architecture Favorite teacher : Mr. Saludis, because he treats his students like college students Favorite quote : “Anybody who says they are a good liar obviously is not, because any legitimately savvy liar would always insist they’re honest about everything.” –Chuck Klosterman Name : Alysa Schell Future plans : Bethany College for elementary education Favorite teacher : Ms. Rigotti, because she had good advice Advice to underclassmen : Have fun while you’re in school because it will end before you know it. Name : Rachel Shouse Future plans : Go to college, get a job, etc, etc. Favorite teacher : Ms. Ross, because she’s awesome Favorite quote : “Every second is of infinite value.” –Johann Von Goethe Best high school memory : All of the many study hall conversations this year 🙂 Name : Emily Teny Future plans : Get a degree in nursing Senior will : I leave my positive attitude to my younger brother, Andrew Favorite quote : "Live life to the fullest." Best high school memory : 10 th grade, chasing Toph in the halls and Elaine running into me and knocking me out Name : Liz Kennedy Future plans : College for graphic design Advice to underclassmen : Go to class. Don’t skip. It’s not fun. Senior will : I leave my baritone section in Joey Brunner’s hands. Don’t blow it. Favorite quote : “If it was easy it wouldn’t be good.” –KK Name : McCartney Leopardi Favorite teacher : Mrs. Milanovich- she rocks! Advice to underclassmen : Get involved in something Best high school memory : Prom Name : Joe Ermi Future plans : Slippery Rock with Quinn Favorite teacher : Tink- he’s not afraid to stick it to the man Senior will : I leave my lifting know-how to Dr. Diesel Staub. Favorite quote : “Why wait for the storm to pass, go play in the rain.” Name : Katie Lambert Future plans : University of Pittsburgh for nutrition Advice to underclassmen : Be your own person, don’t get into drama Senior will : I leave my awesome breaststroke ability to Emily Francis. Favorite quote : “Duct tape is the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.” Name : Alana Birner Future plans : Robert Morris for nursing Favorite teacher : Mr. Atkison, because I had fun in his class Senior will : I leave my capability to keep peace to all the underclassmen in flags Favorite quote : “All that we see or seen is but a dream within a dream.” –Edgar Allan Poe Name: Matt Marangone Favorite class : Multimedia, because I like computers and making new projects Favorite quote : “Go see if I’m outside.” Best high school memory : Becoming a senior Name : Carl Vickinovac Future plans : Marine Corps Favorite teacher : Ms. Sosko- she is awesome Senior will : I leave my locker to Avery Creegan. Best high school memory : Having bonfires with my friends Name : Jeremy Steder Future plans : Go to CCBC for accounting Favorite teacher : Mr. Saludis- he made chemistry hard but fun Advice to underclassmen : Don’t slack off; try your best Best high school memory : My junior year of play doing Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat Name : Marissa Ritorto Future plans : Attend Duquesne University and major in chemistry Favorite teacher : Mr. Saludis: he challenges me Favorite quote : “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans for good and not for disaster. Plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11