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Popping pills:
Easy availability of
Adderall, other drugs,
leads to student abuse
SCHOOL TO SWITCH TO ALL CAPSTONE | LOCAL PIZZA PLACES REVIEWED | SEnior Thesis honors cross country cOach
SPORTS
Columnist discusses
Feature community’s immense
support for Blake Haxton
Local pizza places
profiled and Senior organizes event to
4 reviewed honor retiring track coach
How green are you?
Take the quiz!
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CONTENTS
Arlingtonian
MAY 1, 2009
Volume 72, Issue 8
4 6 9 14 17 18
News
Environmental
club promotes
ARTS
9 Poetry Out Loud
environmental
awareness winner hopes to
through fair promote the art of
poetry at UAHS
UAHS students
succeed in VOICE
Governor’s Art Eight in Eight:
Show Describe your
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ideal summer
Senior thesis day
to be replaced
with service- Columnist
oriented describes
Capstone
project FOCUS frustration with
incompetent
drivers
17
Students
may abuse Editorial:
prescription Elimination of
drugs to stay senior thesis
ahead in school limits students’
options
COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SUSAN DAPPEN | CONTENTS PHOTOS/ GRAPHICS (FROM TOP) BY MOIRA BEEBE,
ANDREW HEDDEN, HANNAH BILLS, BAILEY MCCLELLAN, MIDO ALY, ALDO CORONA | COVER AND CONTENTS DESIGN
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14 BY LARA BONNER, RATHI RAMASAMY
2 May 1, 2009 ARLINGTONIAN
From the Editor 2008-2009 Staff
Editor in Chief
Rathi Ramasamy
Simple ways to save the world Managing Editor
Lara Bonner
Copy editor
not be labeled “CFL”, most will have an energy Amanda Jones
star label on them. Just make sure to recycle the
bulbs instead of throwing them away, because Writing Staff
they contain mercury.
2. Use a clothesline: A recent study News Editor
by Cambridge University’s Institute of Corey McMahon
Feature Editor
Manufacturing found that 60 percent of the Leah Johnston
energy associated with a piece of clothing is Focus EditorS
spent in washing and drying it. Over its lifetime, Jessica Banchefsky
a T-shirt can send up to 9 lbs. of carbon dioxide Sarah Watson
Sports Editor
into the air. With spring finally here, drying your Lindsay Gardner
clothes the natural way will save on carbon Arts EditoR
emissions and the electricity bill. Kim Weisenberger
3. Recycle your old fleece: Outdoor gear label Voice Editor
Jamie Arkin
Patagonia is collecting used fleece (regardless staff writers
of the brand) to melt and make into new fabric. Mitch Lex
To find out where to send your fleece, visit
W
Kristy Helscel
Patagonia.com/recycle.
e all hear about how 4. Open a window: Instead of running the air Design Staff
important it is to “go conditioner, open a window. You’ll get the benefit
green,” but how many of Design Editor
of fresh air on top of reducing carbon emissions. Kerry Sullivan
us actually make an effort 5. Insulate your water heater: If your water Graphics Editor
in our daily lives to reduce heater feels warm to the touch, it probably Aldo Corona
our carbon footprint? There are numerous means it is losing heat and wasting energy. Graphics Reporter
things we can do that take very little effort Most water heaters lack internal insulation, so Brandon Sega
which will have a tremendous positive Photo Editor
wrapping an insulated blanket around your Susan Dappen
impact on the environment. In honor of water heater could help to keep the heat inside. Photographers
Earth Month, here are five simple things Hannah Bills
you can do around the house to help save Don’t forget to check out the “everyday Andrew Hedden
our earth. Gunnar Samuelson
earthday” quiz in the feature section! And
remember—every little bit helps. Business Staff
1. Change your light bulbs: While a
compact fluorescent light bulb may cost Business Manager
Darcy Fishback
more than an incandescent bulb, they use ADS EDITOR
only a quarter of the electricity and last Katie Hyre
several years longer. While most bulbs will Rathi Ramasamy, Editor in Chief PRODUCTION MANAGER
Megan Stucko
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ARLINGTONIAN May 1, 2009 3
NEWS
Governor’s art show
highlights UA talent
BY corey mcmahon
U
AHS hosted the judging of the annual Ohio Governor’s
Youth Art Exhibition on March 14 and 15. The exhibition
honors student artwork around the state and chooses pieces
to be displayed in various public buildings. This year’s exhibition
proved to be a showcase of UA’s talent, with many UAHS
Photo courtesy moira beebe
students receiving top honors.
Senior Moira Beebe’s photograph Serenity was placed in the top 25. It now hangs
The exhibition, which is now in its 39th year, is open to all of
at the Catacombs Gallery in the Short North.
Ohio’s 1,109 public and private high schools, and is sponsored
by the Ohio Department of Education. According to the Five UAHS students had their artwork selected as being in the
exhibition’s website, their purpose “is to provide all budding young top 25 throughout the entire state: sophomore Emily Messick,
artists of the state with opportunities to advance their talent [and junior Allison Harper and seniors Moira Beebe, Sarah Galluzzi and
to] encourage an appreciation for the arts throughout Ohio.” Daniel Raphael.
2,300 pieces of art were submitted from all over the central “I talked to a few judges afterward and they were talking about
Ohio region, one of 15 state regions for the contest. Of those, 260 how there were so many good pieces,” Raphael said. “They said it
were selected for the statewide competition by judges, with 61 was really hard to narrow it down to 300 and then to 25. I was
having been the works of students from UA. extremely honored to have my piece placed so highly.”
Those 260 pieces were added to the group of pieces from the The exhibition opened at the James A. Rhodes State Office
other 14 regions, where professional artists and college professors Tower in April and is set to close at the end of May. At the
from around the country judged them and selected the best 300, exhibition opening, students received Awards of Excellence and
including 12 UAHS students. scholarship awards.
Going green
BY Rathi Ramasamy
Environmental club hosts fair to
spread awareness, educate students
E
very year, environmental club members organize Environmental club member Gaven McDaniel also said the
the Environmental Fair, an event intended to club is working on bringing in a wider range of businesses.
raise awareness and educate students about “It helps to have a a wider variety of participants, because
the environment. Held on May 8, the fair will relate they all have interesting things to share,” McDaniel said.
environmentalism to the student body by involving the In addition to local businesses, many students will
outside community. be setting up booths about various
According to senior Catherine [The fair] is an easy and creative way to aspects of the environment, such as
Meeth, environmental club vice spread awareness. water conservation.
president, the fair will bring in local McDaniel said he will be in
businesses to talk about ways they are Senior Catherine meeth charge of a booth educating people
“going green.” about President Barack Obama’s
“Local eco-conscious groups come environmental policies.
and spread their knowledge to the students of UAHS and According to Meeth, the fair is successful in raising
other community members,” Meeth said. “We involve food awareness about environmentalism.
groups and even car dealerships who bring their latest “It is an easy and creative way to spread awareness,” Meeth
‘green technology’.” said. “A lot of people get overwhelmed with political issues, and
This year, Meeth said the club is working on bringing in this is a non-threatening way to learn about the environment.”
more unconventional businesses. The fair will offer free food and will be selling items such
“This year’s fair is going to be great because we will have as tote bags with environmental phrases on them.
the zoo come and talk about their conservation efforts,” “I would encourage everyone to come and check it out,”
Meeth said. “We’ve never had that before.” Meeth said. “It’s a lot of fun.”
4 May 1, 2009 ARLINGTONIAN
NEWS
Service spin on senior’s final project
Capstone project will replace senior thesis graduation requirement in 2010
By Sarah Watson friends, and family after completion of the block for seniors next year, she is unsure
project. The shift in focus to community if she still has the option of going to
T
he capstone project will become a service will force students to acquire skills Germany as she planned.
requirement for graduation next year, needed in college, Riley said. Toohey said he is confident that not
replacing the senior thesis project only are these issues among a minority of
after being slowly phased in to the UAHS [They’re experiencing] the adult students, but the issues that do exist will be
curriculum for the past two years. This world, doing adult tasks and hopefully resolved by a “Capstone Coordinator” next
change to the curriculum will add a year. This coordinator will be appointed
community service component to the senior finding a project that enriches not only to work out the kinks associated with
thesis project, expanding on the concept their lives, but others’ lives too. the blocked English-government classes
behind senior thesis and launching seniors and beyond, establishing a “safety net” for
into the adult world, according to language Language Arts teacher students and their schedules.
arts teacher Candace Riley. Candace Riley Toohey said the blocked classes are
The capstone project was designed by a an essential part of the capstone project
group of UAHS teachers during the 2006- “[They’re experiencing] the adult world, and will help to enrich it and add to the
07 school year and was piloted with a small doing adult tasks and hopefully finding a capstone experience.
group of students and teachers the following project that enriches not only their lives, “It’s a great pairing because seniors are
school year. Capstone was designed to better but others’ lives too,” Riley said. learning about government and analyzing
incorporate a service requirement into the Changes made directly to the project literature as they study society,” Toohey said.
senior project, according to language arts are relatively minor. The capstone project The blocked classes also provide an
department chair Matt Toohey. The project operates under blocked English and extended allotment of time during which
is a collaboration of UAHS teachers’ ideas government classes, which closes off students will be able to work outside of
and ideas collected from other schools. some options that have allowed students the school for their capstone projects
“[The former senior thesis] was a self to embrace education in ways that are once a week.
serving project with a void of service less traditional, while at the same time, Riley said that although the capstone
learning,” Toohey said, noting that the challenging students to choose innovative project is a change, it is a good addition
Capstone was designed to fill this void. and selfless projects. to the high school.
Changes in the actual project include Junior Morgan Smathers is taking “Change is always a challenge, but UA
a final position paper that makes a call to AP American Government as a junior is known for its innovative programs. That
action, time during school hours set aside in order to be eligible to study overseas is what makes our school consistently
for students to work on the project, and a next year. However, because government excel in every area,” Riley said. “[Change
multimedia presentation to underclassmen, and English will be taken as a two-period is] how we grow.”
Inside capstone: Students give feedback of their experiences
T wo seniors who experienced the
capstone project this year took
advantage of the assignment’s
real world.
“It’s challenging [students] to go
outside the UA bubble and learn,”
service requirement. Bowman said.
After hearing about a First Senior Matt Morley was also
Community Church program called selected to do the capstone project
“Take it to the Streets,” a program this year. He chose to work with
that helps homeless people, senior e-waste products in order to make
Amy Bowman decided to create companies “greener.” Morley said
awareness for this project by taking Senior Amy Bowman Senior Matt Morley the capstone project is an effective
pictures of her experience. She said program because it allowed students
she thinks capstone is a better choice for seniors because to learn beyond just their textbooks.
of the precise deadlines for specific elements of the “It’s a lot of work, but it pushes you to use your
project, and also because it challenges seniors to face the leadership skills,” Morley said.
ARLINGTONIAN May 1, 2009 5
FEATURE
Pizza Passion By kristy helscel and leah johnston
Flying Pizza
Rating:
Columbus location: 5216 Bethel Center Mall Rd.
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his pizza shop serves pizza that is virtually
unparalleled and is a must for all pizza lovers.
Flying Pizza has two convenient locations in
Columbus and is a popular destination for
UAHS students. This seemingly average-looking pizza
is surprisingly anything but ordinary due to the right
combination of ingredients. The well-balanced blend
of cheeses is delicious and perfectly compliments
the sauce. The sauce is homemade with a bit of spice,
making it a stand out among its competitors. Finally,
the crust is crunchy yet not too thin. The pepperonis
are flawlessly curled and crisp, although a bit greasy.
While the seating in the pizza shop is limited, its upbeat
atmosphere enriches the quaint seating area. Overall,
Flying Pizza is an outstanding example of a traditional
pizza with an original taste. A trip to this excellent pizza
establishment is a must for all pizza lovers.
Adriatico’s New York
Style Pizza
Rating:
Columbus location: 265 West 11th Ave.
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driatico’s Pizza prides itself on its original take on the New
York style pizza. The pizza itself is massive and unlike any
other in Columbus, while crust plays a prominent role in
the pizza’s individuality. The crust may be thick, but remains
crispy. Just as delightful, the cheese holds a peppery, real taste, and is a rare
treat in the world of pizza where the use of cheap, fake cheese is prevalent.
The marinara sauce is delicious and the pepperonis are circular pleasures with the
right combination of crispness and meatiness. Since Adriatico’s is located on OSU’s
campus, it is always filled with college students, and this gives the pizza shop a vibrant
and youthful atmosphere. Adriatico’s offers a scrumptious alternative to ordinary pizza and
genuinely deserves its cult status among students.
hedden
andrew
by
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May 1, 2009 ARLINGTONIAN
FEATURE
With numerous options for pizza, deciding on the right pizza shop can
prove to be a difficult task. From the sauce to the cheese to the crust,
there are many important factors in finding a truly delicious pizza.
Dewey’s Pizza Grandad’s Pizza
Rating: Rating:
Grandview Heights location: 1327 West Fifth Ave. Columbus location: 1254 West Third Ave.
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ith sit-down service, an extravagant menu he name is nearly unheard of, the building is hardly
and bar, Dewey’s Pizza is priced reasonably visible and the drinks are overpriced. However, the
($9-20 per pizza) considering the quality pizza stands out from other family-owned pizza
and environment. Dewey’s has an open businesses. The seasoning at Grandad’s Pizza plays
kitchen, where one can watch the chefs hand-toss their an important role, as it is the key to greatness for the small
New York style pizza, layering it with a variety of sauces business. Seasoning in the cheese adds a twist to the typical
and cheeses. Customers are truly in charge of their cheese pizza. The crust makes eating the pizza easy, as it is
order, deciding almost all ingredients in the pizza. A easy to hold. The sauce is thick and plentiful. All of this comes
trip to Dewey’s is perfect for a family outing, satisfying at an affordable price. In addition, their subs are equivalent
everyone’s taste buds with options such as self-made in taste with the pizza. Unfortunately, the customer service
pizzas, fresh salads, calzones and fresh baked bread. varies. Customers have complained of extremely slow and
However, those in search of soft, thick-crusted pizza forgetful cashiers and pizza makers, while others laud the
may be heartbroken when tasting Dewey’s fairly thin quick and efficient workers. Clearly, the quality of Grandad’s
crust. Dewey’s in Columbus gives customers the power pizza depends on the day. Otherwise, this pizza shop provides
to personalize their pizza, making a trip to Dewey’s customers with decent pizza and a welcome addition to
Pizza a unique and fun experience. Grandview pizza.
Rotolo’s Pizza Panzera’s Pizza
Rating: Rating:
Grandview Heights location: 1749 West Fifth Ave. Columbus location: 1354 Grandview Ave.
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Grandview Heights location: 3794 Fairlington Dr.
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hen eating at Rotolo’s, the risk of overeating should be
taken into account. The sheer quality of the cheese and t Panzera’s, the pizza is tasty but has a
fullness of the crust is overwhelming to any pizza addict. few setbacks. The cheese is appetizing
Unfortunately, the interior of the restaurant is not as and has a kick to it; however, it is
appealing as the pizza. Rotolo’s is a small restaurant with a few tables, sometimes too thick and greasy, which
not specially designed for family outings. To go orders are the preferred can overpower the other aspects of the pizza.
option, but unfortunately they do not deliver. Despite the need for The sauce is sparse, with an overall average, mild
transportation, the pizza is truly worth the trouble. Unlike some grease taste. The crust is thin in relation to the amount of
covered, paper-thin pizzas, the customer leaves satisfied with his cheese, but somehow this does not take away from
money spent per amount of pizza served. When biting into the piece the taste. Panzera’s is a carry-out pizza shop so this
of pizza, one may feel as if the sauce is nonexistent on account of the pizza is best enjoyed with a group of friends at
overpowering layers of cheese. Instead of sitting on top, the toppings are home. The price of the pizza is reasonable, making
almost a part of the cheese. The cheeses, along with other toppings are it a desirable option for those who do not want
held together by a soft, but sturdy crust. If customers want something to spend too much on dinner. Panzera’s is a safe
other than pizza, options such as spaghetti and salad are available. As an choice for pizza lovers, but cheese lovers will be
Italian restaurant, Rotolo’s has truly upheld a sense of tradition. especially pleased.
ARLINGTONIAN May 1, 2009 7
FEATURE
The Feature page
How much do you actively
care about the environment?
Take the quiz below to find
out how “green” you are!
BY LARA BONNER
Graphic by Brandon sega
1 How long do your showers typically last?
A. 5 minutes
5 How do you get rid of your food scraps?
A. I put them in a compost bin or
B. 10-15 minutes take them to a food bank
C. 20-30 minutes B. I feed them to my dog
C. I put them in the trash or down
2 When I’m not using my computer, I...
A. ...shut it down
the garbage disposal
B. ...shut it down if I’m not using it And the results are in...
later in the day
C. ...just leave it on If you got MOSTLY As, you are...
3
...very green! Congratulations on being
environmentally friendly. You are one of the
To get to school every morning, I... few who do small, everyday tasks that really
make a difference in helping the environment.
A. ...walk or ride my bike
B. ...carpool with friends
C. ...drive myself
If you got MOSTLY Bs, you are...
4
...somewhat green. You do some of
the everyday things that help save the
How often do you wash your clothes? environment. Sometimes you get lazy, but
remember, it is the earth that pays!
A. It depends: if they are jeans/
work clothes, not as often. If you got MOSTLY Cs, you are...
Otherwise, I only wash them when
...not very green at all. You need to work
it is necessary. harder to save energy and keep the earth
B. Every other time I wear them clean. Remember, every little thing you do
helps in the long run. You can do it!
C. After each use
Source The Sierra Club
8 May 1, 2009 ARLINGTONIAN
FOCUS
Students’ use of Adderall and other prescription
drugs has negative implications on health, safety
POPPING PILLS
BY Jessica Banchefsky
and Kim Weisenberger
Photos by hannah bills
J
unior Jack’s* head nods as he struggles to keep his eyes “Yeah,” the friend responds. “I’ll give you one for $3.”
open during class. He stayed up into the early hours of Jack buys and takes the 20-milligram tablet and suddenly his
the morning surfing the web and watching late-night entire mood is changed. He feels more awake and able to focus
television, so now he is suffering the consequences. Due to his during his classes.
exhaustion, he is unable to perform to the best of his abilities in Jack has found himself in this situation more than once; he
his classes. In between periods, Jack finds a friend who has helped said he often takes advantage of his peers’ prescriptions. Although
him with similar problems in the past. prescription drugs, such as Adderall, are intended for legitimate
“Hey, do you have any Adderall?” he asks. “I can’t stay awake medical use, some students are abusing their availability and
for the life of me.” abundance without regard for the long-term consequences.
* denotes student who requested anonymity
ARLINGTONIAN May 1, 2009 9
FOCUS
everyday aches and pains
Students choose to use common over-the-counter drugs daily
P
ain-killers such as Ibuprofen are helpful to cure problems, so it’s just sort of a habit,” he said. “If I don’t take
common aches and pains. However, such over-the- it I feel like I’m going to get a headache even though I’m
counter drugs can also be harmful to students if probably not.”
used incorrectly. For senior Andrea Smith, taking Advil is Dr. John Winzenread, a local physician, said there
part of her daily routine. are risks such as ulcers and bleeding associated with
“If I don’t take Advil I just feel like I need to take it,” she Ibuprofen use.
said. “[Taking Advil] is kind of like brushing my teeth, I “[Doctors] recommend [Ibuprofen] for kids who have
just do it everyday.” legitimate medical problems,” he said. “But with that
Smith said she began taking Advil as a child due to bad being said it is [also] used for muscle pain, joint pain,
sinuses, and earlier this year she needed it because she headaches and menstrual pains. It’s a very common thing
had Mononucleosis. Although she said she sometimes to take.”
has reason to take the drug, oftentimes she does not Smith said she continues to take Advil despite possible risks.
need to. “Sometimes my friends tell me I don’t need to, and
“I feel fine physically, but I just feel like I need it,” she my Mom has hid [Advil] from me before,” she said. “But I
said. “It’s totally mental. How do you feel if you don’t found it.”
brush your teeth? A little gross.” Townsley said he recognizes the potential problems he
Senior John Townsley finds himself in a similar could face but said he will continue his daily dose of Ibuprofen.
situation in that he also takes Ibuprofen regularly, “[If I] stick to my routine, [taking Ibuprofen] probably
whether he needs it or not. won’t be that bad,” he said. “I think Advil’s a good thing. I
“I feel like if I take [Ibuprofen] I won’t have any don’t think it’s a bad thing.”
The Diagnosis Ritalin and medicine similar to that,”
Winzenread said. “The second way
is prescribing some sort of anti-
According to Dr. John Winzenread, depressant because they help with focus
a local physician, Attention-Deficit and concentration. [Thirdly, you can
Disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit prescribe] medicine called Stratera which
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) works like the anti-depressants, but is
are mental condtions that affect both used mostly for ADD.”
children and adults. Both of the disorders Winzenread said although there are
have distinct, recognizable symptoms. problems concerning Adderall use within
“ADD is really schools, the
decreased focus Usually kids [use Adderall] during school drug can be very
and concentration.
[People with this to get through the day and stay focused helpful for those
who need it.
disorder are] easily while at the same time feel good. “If the
distracted from medicine is used
staying on task,” junior jack* responsibly by the
Winzenread said. people that need
“ADHD is [the it the medicine
same] plus hyperactivity—with that can be very helpful,” Winzenread said.
you get the can’t-sit-still, fidgety type Senior Taylor Anderson is one such
of behavior.” person. Anderson was diagnosed with
According to WebMD, the three both ADD and ADHD when she was 7
major symptoms of the disorders are years old. Anderson said she remembers
hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. trying to read with her Mom and being
Once diagnosed, these conditions frequently distracted by sounds and
can be treated in a variety of ways, other thoughts.
Winzenread said. “I would always be either very tired
“One [way of treatment] or very hyper,” Anderson said. “I just
is prescribing stimulants or couldn’t concentrate on anything.”
amphetamines such as Adderall, Upon visiting her physician,
Anderson was prescribed Ritalin,
10 May 1, 2009 ARLINGTONIANFOCUS
and after a few years, switched her
The side effects of Adderall
prescription to Adderall. Anderson now
takes 25 milligrams a day to keep her
focused and alert.
“[Adderall] makes me very organized
so I can focus in every single class, and on the human body
think things through and manage my
time better,” Anderson said.
Despite students’ allegations of Irritability
the prescription being an “easy out,”
Anderson said the medication helps her
Sleep deprivation Adderall increases
Because Adderall is a stimulant, it is nervousness and may
lead a normal life. heighten emotions
known to cause sleeping problems.
“A lot of people think the disorder is Users find it difficult to fall asleep. such as anger and
made up and believe people take Adderall Senior Rosie Knisley, for example, frustration towards
as a crutch to get ahead, but it actually says it often takes hours for her to fall others.
just makes me normal like every other asleep.
person,” she said.
Senior Rosie Knisley agreed that the Effect on heart
drug can have positive effects on those Adderall can create an abnormal
who need a prescription, and said the Blood pressure heart rhythm, and often a rapid
medication helps her immensely with pulse. On occasion, this can
Adderall increases
school work and interacting with peers. heart rate which in contribute to Cardiomyopathy,
“When I don’t take my medicine I just turn increases blood a condition that weakens the
cannot focus and I’m really off task,” she pressure. heart muscle.
said. “When I do take it I can focus in
class and actually participate. I’ll be more
interested in what we are doing; it’s a 2.9
vs. a 3.7 GPA for me.” Appetite
A common side
Crossing effect of Adderall is
loss of appetite. Dr.
the Line
John Winzenread
said this side effect
can lead to eating
disoders and abuse
Although many students such of the drug as a
as Anderson and Knisley use their result.
prescription medications responsibly,
some students take advantage of the
medication. Most students who use
Adderall for recreational purposes do not
Other side effects
Various symptoms
have a prescription, as it is not difficult are less commonly
because of the wide availability of the associated with the use Feeling weak
drug, Jack said. of Adderall, including Along with several side
“I get it from peers and other drug blurred vision, dry effects, users of Adderall
dealers who have it,” Jack said. “It’s mostly mouth, dizziness, often feel weak because
people with a prescription [selling it], and excessive sweating and of the drug’s effect on the
people who have bought a bunch of it and hives. mind and body.
are looking to get rid of some of it.”
According to Winzenread, it is
common for teenagers to share this
drug, and he said he sees many patients
who admit to experimenting with the
drug although they are not prescribed it.
He said the wide availability may be a
result of a lack of specialized testing for
the disorders. sources webmd.com, dr. john winzenread
“Not everyone goes through the steps
ARLINGTONIAN May 1, 2009 11FOCUS
[to be properly diagnosed],” he said. people who take more than they are effect because [the drugs] slow things
“School psychologists are overworked and prescribed,” he said. down for them.”
some people can’t afford psychologists, Knisley said although she is prescribed Winzenread also said Adderall can
so [diagnosis] is left up to family care Adderall, she knows other students who have addictive qualities that affect users.
doctors. They just do the best they can take it for weight loss purposes. Although users may not go through
with the information “A lot of people take it withdrawal after stopping intake of the
they are provided.” [Adderall] is abusable. People because it makes you not drug, it may affect their body nonetheless,
Jack agreed, hungry and not even pay he said.
and said he knows will notice if they don’t take it. attention to your appetite “[Adderall] is abusable,” Winzenread
students who buy because you don’t focus on said. “People will notice if they don’t
and take the drug. Dr. john winzenread anything else but [doing take it.”
“In my school work,]” Knisley said. Jack said he does not believe taking
experience, I know a lot of kids at “A lot of girls take Adderall so they can medication such as Adderall will have a
the high school who try it and use it be super skinny because they never feel significant impact on his health.
occasionally,” Jack said. like eating.” “It’s a prescription drug, so it’s not
Due to the availability of prescription going to hurt you,” Jack said.
drugs, such as Adderall, Winzenread said
they can be abused in many ways. Adverse On the contrary, Winzenread said
there can be serious side effects of taking
“They can be abused by people who
take them who don’t need them for the Effects Adderall for both those who need and
those who do not.
stimulant effect,” Winzenread said. “It can elevate blood pressure [and]
According to Jack, there are many However, experimenting with decrease appetite, which can in turn
reasons for taking drugs such as Adderall amphetamines may have negative effects. stunt growth,” Winzenread said. “It
even without a prescription. According to Winzenread, taking drugs can also cause a more rapid pulse, and
“Usually kids do it during school to such as Adderall when not prescribed very rarely it can be associated with
get through the day and stay focused them affects the body differently than Cardiomyopathy, which is the weakening
while at the same time feel good,” Jack they would if they were necessary. of the heart muscle.”
said. “And also, if you’re planning to stay “[The drugs] work through neuro- Winzenread also said the
up late, taking Adderall can really help. It transmitters that carry messages through consequences of taking the drug go
makes you stay awake.” the brain,” Winzenread said. “For people beyond physical implications.
Winzenread also said the drug can be who don’t have ADD or ADHD, they “Sharing [the] medicine with friends
used for other purposes. might actually cause you to feel more or selling the medicine is obviously not
“[They can be abused] by people hyper or more anxious, [whereas for] only illegal, but potentially harmful,”
who want to lose weight, and by people with ADD it has the opposite Winzenread said.
Adderall at UA: students respond to questionnaire
about usage in the high school
Do you have a If yes, has Do you personally
prescription anyone ever know anyone
medication for asked you who takes a
ADD or ADHD? for your prescription
(i.e. Adderall, medication? such as the
Ritalin) aforementioned
recreationally?
No 93% No 57% No 49%
Yes 7% Yes 43% Yes 51%
Source voluntary april 9 alringtonian survey of 103 students
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Photo Courtesy Bailey McClellan
Senior cross country captain Bailey McClellan poses with coach Dale Hartney after a race. McClellan said she hopes the 5k alumni race will become an annual
event in order to raise enough money to ensure the scholarship fund can support one cross country runner each year.
Honoring a coach’s commitment
Senior establishes event to create scholarship fund for cross country runners
By Lindsay Gardner
A
ny student who has run track or cross country at The proceeds from the race were used to create a scholarship
UAHS since 1985 has run under the guidance of fund in honor of Hartney. McClellan said she hoped the event
coach Dale Hartney. This year senior Bailey McClellan would raise enough money to support the fund for one cross
decided to use her senior thesis country runner each year.
as an opportunity to honor the man “Though the event cost a lot of money
who has had a positive impact on over I hope that bringing together over 20 to put on, I am hoping that I still raised
600 runners. McClellan said she wanted years of runners will really show coach over $1000 to start the scholarship fund,”
to find a way to thank Hartney for the
wonderful experiences she had while
Hartney how much he has meant to us McClellan said.
The event was a surprise for Hartney, and
running at the high school. and how much we appreciate all that he said McClellan’s work was impressive.
“I always knew I wanted to do something he has done. “I am more than impressed by what she
involving cross country for my senior thesis,” did for me,” Hartney said. “It was really
McClellan said. “I loved cross country, and I
wanted to honor everything coach Hartney
Senior Bailey McClellan quite remarkable.”
McClellan said she hopes the event
has done for the program.” can continue in the future with the help of
On April 18, McClellan hosted a 5k run and a banquet to honor current underclassmen.
Hartney. The event served as not only a celebration, but also a “Hopefully one of the juniors will choose to continue this
reunion and fundraiser. Cross country alumni from the past 24 years event next year as a thesis project,” McClellan said. “If not, I am
were invited to run in the race at the high school, after which they hoping I can continue it while I’m in college.”
could attend a celebratory banquet. Hartney also said he hoped the event would continue in the
McClellan said she hoped the race would display the team’s future, but said the team’s success over the years was a testament
appreciation for Hartney’s work over the years. to the runners, not just to his work as a coach.
“I hope that bringing together over 20 years of runners really “I always tell people coaches are important, but it’s the individual
showed coach Hartney how much he has meant to us and how [that really matters] and Bailey has proven this,” Hartney said. “She is
much we appreciate all that he has done,” McClellan said. a marvelous young lady and one of the best captains I’ve ever had.”
14 May 1, 2009 ARLINGTONIANSPORTS
Senior crew captain
receives support from
community after life-
threatening infection
F
acing obstacles has never been teammate, said he believes Haxton’s personality and strong faith have
something new for UA athletes. helped him fight such an unlikely infection.
Whether it is shooting a game- “The most obvious strength that Blake possesses is his willingness
winning free-throw, kicking a to never give up on anything. No matter how small the issue, he
last-second field goal or swimming would fight through it to the end,” Barthelmas said. “This has helped
to the wall a half-second sooner, our him fight through this. Many believe that if this had been anyone
UAHS performers have risen to the else they might have not survived.”
tasks of these occasions. However, While Haxton’s crew experience may never be the same, what he
this year none has been more difficult has taken from the sport will certainly stay with him forever. Hard
to overcome than that of senior work, perseverance and the everyday ups and downs that athletes
Blake Haxton. experience have helped Haxton through his
A captain infection and will continue to help him fight.
BY Mitch Lex on the boys “The thing Blake will be able to pull from
crew team, his crew experience is his ability to fight
Haxton planned on competing this year and through some of the most extreme pain,”
continuing his rowing career at the collegiate Barthelmas said. “Though the pain will be
level. However a presumed strained calf different, he will be able to handle it. He has
muscle that ended up being a rare, flesh- one of the greatest pain thresholds that I have
eating infection suddenly changed the life of ever seen.”
this outstanding athlete and student forever. The immense support from UAHS and
After telling his rowing coach about Photo Courtesy Stephen Barthelmas the rest of the community has also given
the strained calf muscle, Blake went to the Haxton trains on an erg rowing machine before comfort to Haxton’s family and friends
hospital to find it was more than just a his infection. The community has come together to during his recovery. Countless Facebook posts
support Haxton and his family.
muscle injury. He was then diagnosed with and school announcements have provided
necrotizing fasciitis, a deadly flesh-eating infection caused by group encouragement and good wishes in such tough times.
A Streptococcus, the same bacteria that causes strep throat. This “I know that all of the support from many of Blake’s friends
rare infection can enter the skin through a small cut or a blister and and other UA families has been very comforting to his parents,”
quickly spreads throughout the body. In Haxton’s case, his legs were Barthelmas said.
affected. Doctors eventually had to amputate both of his legs, one The unspoken benefits of being part of a team begin to shout
above the knee and one to the hip, to prevent further spreading and during times like these. The teammates with whom you share
possible death. Haxton spent several weeks in the intensive care unit spotting duties with at lifting, who help you carry a boat to the shore
at the Ohio State University Medical Center fighting for his life. or who celebrate with you in victory are the same ones by your side
Because of his outstanding health and young age, Haxton was able to during these difficult times. The crew team possesses a strong sense
survive one of the most difficult parts of his long road to recovery. of camaraderie, which in turn affects all UAHS students and the UA
Stephen Barthelmas, a senior and Haxton’s fellow crew community, creating a strong source of support for Haxton.
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BY corey mcmahon
K ids texted on their cell phones,
whispered to their friends and
stared off into space rather than
listen to their classmates recite poetry
in English class this year as part of the
with Otten, saying students have
misconceptions about poetry.
“Teenagers, and a lot of other people
in general, dislike poetry for two reasons,”
Aly said. “The first is that the majority of
to just reading it.] You can learn a lot
about poetry and its meaning from
writing it,” Otten said.
Teaching poetry this way, she said,
will give students a more comprehensive
Poetry Out Loud program. poetry we are taught is older, and anytime understanding about the meaning of
The general lack of interest many students are taught something and forced poems they read, and they will therefore
teenagers have in poetry is a trend junior to read it, they’ll expect it to be immediately enjoy reading them more.
Mido Aly would like to see overturned. pleasing or they’ll dislike it. The second Aly said one of his goals with Poetry
Aly won the Poetry Out Loud is that poetry is [largely considered to Out Loud is to dispel what he sees as
Ohio competition March 14, and he be] boring and stupid. I think a lot of it myths teenagers have about poetry.
competed at the national competition comes down to bad press for poetry.” “I want to go back to when poetry was
April 27-28 in Washington D.C. something to communicate and
The poem he chose to recite for talk about and celebrate,” Aly said.
the competition was Martin I want to go back to when “Poetry Out Loud helps with
Espada’s “Alabanza: In Praise poetry was something that because students have this
of Local 100.” The piece is an database of all these poems, and
ode to victims, survivors and to communicate and talk that’s great because they can find
all those affected by the 9/11 about and celebrate. a poem that isn’t boring or old.
terrorist attacks. They can find one they like and
“It touched on an issue a lot
Junior Mido Aly Photo courtesy MIDO ALY can relate to.”
of people feel uncomfortable Otten agreed, saying Poetry
with: 9/11,” Aly said. “But I don’t think Otten also said she thinks students Out Loud was a positive experience for
they should. They think talking about resent the assignments they associate her students, as well.
9/11 is dishonorable or something, but with poetry. “Poetry Out Loud was a more
I think talking about it is important and “We look at a poem as if it’s a code that pleasurable way than often how we look
honorable to victims.” we have to crack. Sometimes we take that at [poetry] in the classroom.” Otten said.
However, while Aly excelled in poetry too far, and we insist upon analyzing every “Because of [Poetry Out Loud] we had
recitation for the Poetry Out Loud line, every word, every single syllable, and permission to read and share poetry solely
competition, language arts teacher Julie that’s painful for students,” Otten said. “To for pleasure.”
Otten said in her classes poetry is often demand students find mythic meanings Showing UAHS students that
met with disgruntled sighs, angry mutters in every syllable is unfair and makes the reading poetry can be interesting and
and sarcastic snickers. students beat poetry to death.” fun is the most important thing, Aly
“With poetry there is an automatic According to Otten, students’ negative said. Reading poetry is a lost art form,
dread,” Otten said. “Anytime a poem perception of poetry is a misunderstanding, but he is hopeful that through programs
appears [in the classroom,] the immediate which can be changed by a fundamental like Poetry out Loud students can begin
reaction is moaning.” shift in the way poetry is taught. again to realize the pleasure of reading
Aly shared a similar sentiment “We should write poetry [in addition and discussing poetry.
ARLINGTONIAN May 1, 2009 17VOICE
EIGHT
What is your ideal summer day?
in Eight students respond to
a question in eight words
Tanning on a warm beach Running through the Swimming, surfing, sun, Hanging with friends all day
reading a book. sprinkler and throwing singing, smoothies, shakes, on a beach.
junior gilly jaffe water balloons. seeing people. Freshman bess reis
senior sophomore
hannah mealer emily messick
Sleep in, hang with Hanging poolside with
friends, party a lot. friends soaking up the All day with friends and Going to the pool and
Junior sun. no swim practice. mackin’ on babes.
andy bean freshman senior eric huffman sophomore
michael koltak evan smith
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18 May 1, 2009 ARLINGTONIANVOICE
Capstone’s replacement of thesis Bad drivers drive me crazy
A
limits student schedules, creativity s I was driving home from
a baseball lesson in Dublin
STAFF EDITORIAL
last week, I decided to take
B
efore seniors can finally say goodbye to UAHS, they must Riverside, thinking the 50
complete one final task: their senior thesis. However, mph speed limit would help me get
for future senior classes, the well-established senior thesis home quickly. Much to my chagrin,
project will be replaced by the more service-oriented capstone however, I was caught behind a man
project. Although the idea of capstone is beneficial and sound, by who appeared to be 187 years old.
eliminating the senior thesis option it creates various scheduling Judging by how close his head was
conflicts and limits the overall creativity of students. to the steering wheel, he looked to
With senior thesis, students can choose from a variety of be about four feet two inches tall.
topics ranging from creative endeavors to service oriented You can imagine my dismay when
projects. By giving the students more choice in topic, the by jamie arkin
the man, weaving back and forth
students are more likely to select a topic meaningful to them across the lane, drove at the blazing speed of 35 mph.
rather than a project they feel less passionate about in order Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. When watching
to easily fulfill a service aspect. In addition, students who certain drivers on the road, I often find myself wondering what the
complete a thesis rather than a capstone are still required to purpose of the driving test is if people who clearly have no ability to
complete 16 additional hours of service for their Government control their cars are able to get a license.
class, thus still incorporating service into the curriculum. Bad drivers appear to outnumber good drivers on the roads by at
Making the switch from senior thesis to all capstone would least 11 to one. The two types of drivers I hate the most are people
also create numerous scheduling conflicts for students and who drive slowly and people who get distracted on the road.
faculty alike. As capstone functions under a joint English and There are several different ways of driving slowly that annoy me.
Government class, it would be difficult to accommodate for The most annoying is when people simply drive under the posted
students who chose to take different levels of each class. For speed limit. I once followed a man who drove, in a two-minute time
example, what would be done for a student who elects to take span, 40 mph past four signs stating the speed limit was 50 mph. If
AP English but standard level Government? Or what if a senior you are not comfortable enough to drive at the posted speed limit,
chooses to take Government online? Those are only two of maybe you should rethink your decision to drive at all.
numerous combinations. The second way people bother me is when they accelerate really
Finally, many students, especially those enrolled in the quickly only to drive long distances very slowly. If your car has
IB Diploma, chose to take government as juniors in order to enough power in the engine to accelerate fast, I am sure it also has
fulfill diploma requirements. In the future this can be changed, enough power to continue to drive fast. If not, I would recommend
but what about the handful of current juniors who have getting it checked out by a mechanic.
already taken their Government class? How will they fulfill the People make me just as mad when they creep up at red lights,
capstone requirements? almost
◈ By keeping the senior thesis option available, students ◈ as though they have convinced themselves that by being two
feet closer to the intersection at a red light, they will be able to make
will be allowed to exercise more freedom in not only their it to their destination faster. A word to the wise for these people: You
scheduling but the content of their project. As a school that is are not in a drag race! Creeping up to the point where you are pretty
known for promoting student freedom, the removal of senior much in the intersection does absolutely nothing. You will not get
thesis certainly seems limiting. where you are going any faster, but you may creep yourself right into
the line of traffic. However, this might not be so bad for the rest of us,
as you would at least rid the roads of your abysmal driving.
The final thing that truly drives me nuts on the road is cell phones.
I will not say that I am against talking on phones as you drive, mostly
because I do it pretty much constantly. However, if you cannot
multitask to the point where you can continue to drive in a straight
line at a constant speed while talking on the phone, then hang up
the phone. It really bothers me when I have to slow down in order
to compensate for the incompetence of other people who decide it
is more important to have a meaningless conversation with someone
about the weather than to focus on being able to drive.
So, to all the bad drivers out there, I would like to say that I have
had enough of your crazy schemes. Your habits must be reformed, or
I suggest large-scale removals of drivers licenses for those incapable
EDITORIAL CARTOON by ALDO CORONA of driving like an intelligent human being.
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