Soapbox

The Echo Online

May 2008

DressCode

I think that our dress code should have a few minor changes done to it. In my opinion, we should be allowed to wear tank tops. I understand that we cannot have people abusing this rule and "letting it all hang out" so to speak, but if that happens, then the individual should be punished and not allowed to wear that type of clothing anymore. If someone abuses the privilege, then they should lose it, not the school as a whole. I dont see anything wrong with wearing tank tops, they don't show anything but your shoulders. I own a lot of them, and they are tasteful, so its frustrating that I cannot wear them to school. I also think that jeans with holes should be allowed, as long as they do not have holes in places that are inappropriate. Students are young adults, and should be allowed to make their own clothing choices, as long as they are tasteful and do not show too much. I especially don't see the problem with jeans that have holes in the legs, as long as they aren't high up. Also as I said earlier, there will inevitably be a person who abuses this right, so they should be punished and not allowed to wear jeans with holes, not the entire student body. I understand why we have a dress code, and its a pretty good idea I just think it is going to far on some issues. Another good point to bring up is that we are only young once, we can only get away with wearing certain things at this stage in life, so we should take advantage of it while we can. When I graduate and get a job, I will have to dress professionally then, so why make me do it now? High school is about being young, having a good time, and being able to express yourself, isn't it? I think the staff, mainly the principle, should reconsider a few rules it has about the dress code.
--Merri Collins

Memorial Day

Memorial Day, is May 26th it is a day to celebrate the veterans that served for our country many years ago,dating all the way back to the Civil war. Memorial day is celebrated greatly at Arlington Nation Cemetery were about 5,000 people come to remember and celebrate the veterans.Each grave at the cemetery gets a small flag placed on it,in memory of every solider. If you know of any veterans or see any, not only on that day but any day of the year tell them thank you.

--Tiffanie Deem

Oreos

First let me say that the Oreo is the greatest cookie ever. I love them they are creamy and chocolaty, and unlike other cookies that get all freeze dried and hard they stay a nice soft texture and are delicious.
One of my favorite things to do with Oreos is to take two or three double stuff and combine the cream and make quadruple or six times stuffed Oreos. It's beautiful.
I like milk, and I like oreos, so I like to dunk them in milk I call it Orilk.

--Drew Hoover

Congratulations Seniors

CLASS OF 2008

Bonnielou Colene Allen

Malinda Marie Barnhart

Brett Ashton Beegle

Bryce Lee Bowling

Georgetta Brickles

Corey Dalton Brinager

Michael William Brown

Theodore Bradford Brown( Teddy)

Christopher Alan Burkhamer

Lindsey Renee Buzzard

Erin Elizabeth Chapman

Ryan Keith Chapman

Tyler Cleveland Circle

Ericka Nichole Cogar

Heather Lynn Cundiff

Stephanie Danielle Cundiff

Jessica Lynn Durham

Sarah Saleh El-Dabaja

Chelsea Marie Freeman

Courtney Lee Ginther

James Robert Grady(JR)

Corey Joseph Gray

Krysti Nichole Hall

December Dawn Hensley

Whayne Wilson Marnhout(Butch)

Matthew David Lehew

Abigail Frances Nicole Jenkins

Ashley Dawn Kiser

Kreig Frederick Kleski

Ashley Nicole Krider

Mikayla Dawn Krider

Krystle Nicole Marler

Marissa Ann Maynard

Hannah Elizabeth Miller

Amber Dawn Norville

Amy Lynn Norville

Cody Joel Patterson

Grant Christian Phillips

Eric Scott Pierce

Ricky Dale Plumley

Morgan David Reynolds

Latosha Marilee Richards

Wesley Jordan Riffle

Whitney Morgan Riffle

Ashley Nicole Robie

Trenton Mitchell Roseberry

Talan Russell Roush

Noel Fay Sellers

Anthony Wayne Shamblin

Andrew Keith Smeck

Joshua Anthony Smith

Kaylyn Renee Spradling

Ashley Marie Weddle

Some Senior Class Wills and Activities of 2008 I, Cody Patterson will my bicycle riding to Cody Williams, my ability to always have fun to Anthony Sturgeon, my study hall music to Adam Warden and my ability to get get along with Mr. Albano to Chelsi Ritche. Football 9th -10th Cross Country 11th I, Bonnie Allen will Jaime Warner everything, Lindsey Buzzard, Ashley Kiser, Erin Chapman, Morgan Brown, Ashley Robie, and Abigail Jenkins my friendship forever, and Katie Guinther the ability to miss as much school as she can without failing. Cheerleading 9th -11th Softball 9th Spanish Club 9th -11th Pep Club 9th -12th Student Council 9th I, Latosha Richards will April Richards a great senior year and the ability to have lots of fun, I will Nathan Richards to not get in trouble. I will Ericka Cogar to marry Dale Jr one day. And to the love on my life, Brian Brown I will all of my love and for our hopes and dreams to come true. FFA 9th -10th Pep Club 9th -12th FCCLA 9th -12th Spanish Club 10th The Echo 12th I, Ashley Kiser will All of my memory's as a senior to the class of 2009. Cheerleading 9th -11th Yearbook Committee 9th -12th Prom Committee 11th -12th Class Sec and Treasure 11th -12th Pep Club 9th -12th Spanish Club 9th -12th Varsity “S” Club 9th -11th AGG 10th ESL 12th Speech & Dram 12th I, Hannah Miller will My house, mother, and even though it's wrecked my rico to Breanna Taylor. The Keys to rico, and my hight to Kasey Turley. All of my hair ribbons, and keys to my G6 to Vada Counts. My ability to speak to Bobbi Harris. Last but not least but my ability to be dare devil and not to get caught to all of my friends, Epically you Stephanie Cundiff. Cheerlearder 12th Softball 9th -10th - 12th Band 9th -11th FFA 12th Varsity “S” Club 11th -12th Spanish Club 9th -11th Pep Club 9th -12th Year book 10th -11th Quiz bowl 10th -11th I, Matt Lehew will Zach Sigman fuzzy's dear head, Cory Brinager chips and caramel, Morgan Reynolds Bobaflex concerts and crowd surfers. April Richards and our son Conner my heart and all the love in the world. Good luck to next years senior class... Have a great year. Pep Club 9th -12th FFA 9th -12th Varsity “S” Club 9th -12th Work study 12th I, Stephanie Cundiff will Tiffany Cundiff my ability to stay out of trouble and have fun in high school. Bobbi Harris- my attitude and my sports jerseys, Bryan Harris-the keys to my mom's car( when I get them one day), Dax Halman- my perfect attendance, Dustyn Johnson- my ability to carry books to class, Kasey Turkey- our softball gang's secrets and my bottle of sunscreen. Breanna Taylor- my ability to keep my friends out of trouble when they are being crazy. Vada Counts- My volleyball skills. My best friends- the best of luck in life! Softball 9th -12th Volleyball 9th -12th Student Council 9th -12th National Honor Society 11th -12th Pep Club 9th -12th Spanish Club 9th -12th Varsity “S” Club 10th -12th Yearbook 9th -12th Drama Club 12th ESL 10th

Suburban Vs. Rural I was born in New Jersey and lived there until I was six years old. I then moved to Indiana for a year, then back to New Jersey, and shortly thereafter moved to West Virginia. I lived in West Virginia for two years, then moved here to southeastern Ohio, and I've been here ever since. I have continued to travel to New Jersey every summer, to visit my father, who lives there. Growing up like this has given me the opportunity to experience the "best of both worlds". Both have things that are good and bad. When in New Jersey I lived in a suburban community, and in Ohio a rural community. The atmospheres, and the cultures, are very, surprisingly different. In New Jersey, people tend to be more open minded, and there are many different types of people. In southeastern Ohio, people tend to be more narrow minded and are not very diverse. Racism and sexism are more abundant in the country/rural environment, but there is more crime in the suburban environment. So, like I said, there are ups and downs to each place. More examples are, in New Jersey I can walk to stores, restaurants, gas stations, and more; in Ohio everything is much father apart, so you have to drive to go anywhere. Because of this, kids tend to get their licenses at a younger age in Ohio than in New Jersey. But, a good thing about everything being farther apart in Ohio is that you get more privacy in your yard, because the neighbors aren't right next to you like in suburbia. A plus of New Jersey though is that it is easier for young people to find work, because there are more opportunities and businesses. I like living in both places equally. There are aspects of both I like a lot, and some I don't. All in all, I am very glad I've gotten to grow up in both environments, it has made me an open-minded person, and I really have gotten to experience "the best of both worlds". --Morgan Reynolds