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- Volume 1, Issue 2 -

Service at OHS now Greater than Ever!

Will the construction of the cellular communications tower get the Board of Educations approval?
by Kara Bowman

In early October, a representative from T-Mobile contacted Steven Miletto, OHS’s proud principal, to present the opportunity of having a cell tower built on OHS’s property. After the meeting at the end of November, Miletto was ecstatic for the opportunity of the tower.
            Dennis Campbell, director of planning, said if approved, the tower would take about a month to build, and would be located in the area behind the new gym and the tennis courts. It is said to be about 150 feet tall and resemble a light post without the lights at the top.
            The building of the tower benefits OHS in many ways, Miletto says. We would receive a 15 year, $270,000 contract. The $270,000 would be separated into $90,000 increments every five years. OHS receives the majority of the money, but the county would need to deduct some of the profit. OHS could also receive more sponsors from other cell companies if they wanted to and a “tear” onto the tower.
            The money would be used for numerous things. Miletto discussed ideas of a dance studio to expand OHS’ fine arts program. The studio would have wooden floors, special lights, mirrors, and removable dance bars so it could convert into a wrestling room. Mats would be laid down whenever needed for wrestling. He spoke about buying 12 more smart boards, new accessories, and training for all the teachers that will receive them. He has plans of remodeling the school, too. Miletto wants to remodel the bathrooms by getting new lights, painting, and more. He wants to give every class new white boards in place of the “white boards” we have currently. He also decided to build a sports storage room for track and field along with football.
            Although everyone says it’s a great idea, some think otherwise. There are some gaseous admissions that are put off, but the American Cancer Society rate the admissions as harmless as that put off by a baby monitor. Still, some parents are concerned that overtime, the gasses could be dangerous. Some people also believe that the addition of the tower will confuse students. It is against school policy to use the phones in school, but the tower will give students better service in the cinder-block walls of OHS.
            Since the PTA, school council, and open forum approved to the construction of the tower, the Board of Education has yet to approve of it. A meeting is to be held at the end of February, to determine the outcome of the tower.

A Light shines on Manga

Book series in review: Death Note
by Noah Saragoza

            For those who are familiar with Manga and Anime, the Death Note Series should come as no surprise as a favorite for many. The series was first released in 108 chapters in Japan’s Manga magazine “Weekly Shōnen Jump”, by author Tsugumi Ohba and illustrator Takeshi Obata. Since its release in Japan, Death Note has been translated into many other languages internationally and, has also been adapted into a very popular Anime.
            I, myself, have read all twelve volumes, and have seen every episode of the Anime. After doing so, I must say that this series has captured my attention from the start of the first volume, to the last episode of the Anime. Each stage of the storyline becomes more intense every moment. Overall, I would recommend Death Note to any person willing to endure the powerful action that is introduced to whoever is reading, or watching it.
            Light Yagami, an accomplished high school student, stumbles upon a mysterious notebook that is later revealed to have the power to kill a person by writing their name in the notebook.
             For the notebook to take affect, you must have the person’s face in mind, so as not to affect any other people who share the same name. Along with finding the Death Note, the notebook has a Shinigami, or more known as a death god, attached to the notebook to inform the user of its rules.   
            In the beginning, Light is skeptical of whether or not the Death Note holds true to its abilities. After experimenting with the notebook, Light finds to his horror that the Death Note is legitimate. Light uses his strong opinion of justice to govern the use of this supernatural power that he has found. He decides that he will use the Death Note to destroy all of those who commit crimes that are overly heinous and, to use it to become the “God” of his “New world”.
            As light begins his demented journey to create this “New world”, an organization called the “International Police Organization”, notices the sudden deaths of criminals in many prisons and, they notice how all of the dead criminals die from heart attacks. While they cannot find any plausible explanation, they use their “Trump Card”, a mysterious Detective known only by “L”, who has proven time and time again to be able to solve cases that no other person would be able to.
            Fans of the Death Note series stand firmly beside their belief that it is the best Manga and, Anime. As for me, I too stand firmly beside the series. It incorporates suspense, horror, mystery, anticipation, and overall the enjoyment of the well written Manga, and the almost flawlessly directed Anime.

- Volume 1, Issue 2 -
photograph taken by Noah Saragoza

A Good Start

Coach Horton talks about how far the OHS JV Soccer Team can go this season
by Decarus Wright

            The OHS soccer team has gotten off to a great start this season. How far can they go this year? In my interview with Horton you will get the story. In my interview with Coach Horton he talked about how far his team can go this season. The OHS JV soccer team has posted a 2-0 record in the beginning of the year. “If we keep it up we probably can finish the year unbeaten. We just have to keep playing hard and trying our best each game.” Horton said.  The team’s best margin of victory was an 8-0 victory over South Cobb High School.
            When questioned about the possibility of an unbeaten season he said that would be great but, we as a team know that there are good teams out there so we are just going to take it one game at a time. Horton also talked about how he was thinks with all the right tools this year. “We have some players on the team that we help us win more games.” Horton feels that part of the good play has been because of the hard work in practice.      
            “In practice we work on drills that I think will help us with our gameplay. We also practice key situation in games.” Horton stated. The JV team is undefeated because they have been working hard every game. He also talked about his next few games against tough opponents. “I knew being undefeated would get us targeted. Our next game is against a very good team, we must really prepare for this one. I am not the best coach out there, but at least I will have a well thought out gameplan.” Horton says.   
            On Monday, the soccer team will have to bring their A game as they take on Hiram High School as they look to remain unbeaten to stay with a perfect record. Horton thinks it does not matter would your team’s record is in the win-loss column. He thinks it is the heart, soul, and passion that you put in every game that you play. Like in a sentence before Horton says that he would like to stay perfect for the season and finish in 1st place in their region but he knows there are good teams out there.   
            In JV sports there are no state playoff tournaments. At the end of the season the top team wins the region championship. So teams of every sport basically play for nothing. “A region championship would mean a lot to me. We just have to keep playing hard every game.” Horton stated with emphasis. The key of success for this season so far has been a hard work ethic and brilliant play these last two games. Horton’s team can go far this year if they keep playing good soccer and do not get distracted.
            Monday’s game turned out to go as planned. Horton’s game plan succeeded as the OHS soccer team rose to a 3-0 record with a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Hiram High School. The Cardinals scored a last second goal with little time left as they outlasted Hiram. “I knew we it was going to be a close game. But, we hung in there and pulled it out,” said Horton with excitement after the game. This has been part of his plan. If Horton keeps this up good things could happen to the young cardinals towards the end of the season. Their great play has been the reason of their good start.

- Volume 1, Issue 2 -