Pages 16-17. Top 10 Seniors Pages 18

Pages 2-3. Letter From the Editor &

Pages 16-17. Top 10 Seniors

Teacher Superlatives Pages 4-5. Top News Stories

Pages 18-19. Senior Destinations

Pages 6-7. Top Songs and Movies

Pages 20-21. D1 Athletes

Pages 8-9. Look-a-likes

Pages 22-23. Student/Teacher Baby Pics

Pages 10-11. Senior Trips Pages 24-25. ABC’s Pages 12-13. Chorus and band trips Pages 26-27. Questions Pages 14-15. Top 10 Raider Fans 128 Seneca School Road//Harmony, PA 16037// Phone: (724) 452-6041

Pages 28-29. Cars of SV

Advisor // Ms. Janice Rice Editor-in-Chief // Elizabeth Harris Layout Editor // Katie Williard Chief Photographer // Mason Pynos

Pages 30-31. Favorite Restaurants/ Hangouts

Sports Editor // Tyler Gilbert Entertainment and News Editor // Leanne Schwartz Back Page and News Editor // Gabriella DeSimone

Pages 32-33.Senior Wills

Staff Writers Zach Creedon//Stephen Driscoll//Kaitlyn Eagle//Gabe Edwards//Dan Faller//Kyle Findlay//Brad Hart// Shannon Howley//Arianna Latess//Austin Lucci//Jon Madeira//Morgan Midkiff//Liam Millroy//Megan O’Leary//Ryan Patrick//Brian Pudlo//Alex Risch//Mitch Schall//Sarah Sheils//Zach Spangler//Laura Thomas//Shannon Turgeon//Troy Witt

Pages 34-35. Editor Bios

The Seneca Scout is published as part of an educational program and is subject to prior administrative review.

Page 36. Answer to baby pictures

Letter from the editor

Elizabeth Harris Editor-In-Chief

Although we all quite frequently say “I hate everyone in my grade” or “I cant wait to get out of here,” we all know for the majority of us that isn’t true, well at least for the most part. We have all made amazing friends and memories at Seneca Valley that have touched our hearts forever. I’m going to miss my best friends dearly, Randi, Kristen, Courtney, Mckenna, Shannon Juliana; I love you guys. I know everyone else in the senior class has friends they will miss dearly too. We have all had amazing teachers who have impacted our lives in one way or another. Mrs. Zewe taught me its always best to be a “super listener;” Mr Pysher, my favorite teacher ever, taught me to never let the petty drama affect my life; Mrs. Russell taught me how to write a proper essay; Ms. Hazen instilled in my head the difference between good and well; and Mr. Lucot passed along more knowledge to me than any other teacher ever has. I would like to graciously thank Mrs. Narcisi, Mr. Stebbins, and

Ms. Rice for teaching me everything I know about journalism. Because of all of you, I cannot wait to become a journalist - you have all made my high school journalism experience amazing. Without our teachers, we would not be where we are today, yes some of them may have tortured us with hours of pointless homework, and we may not have gotten along with all of them, but in the end - they have made a difference in our lives. Therefore, I want to end my high school journalistic experience with a poem. Yes, I know it’s pretty sappy and un-original, but I believe this poem truly relates to saying “thank you” to all of our friends and educators who have touched our hearts forever. My grandmother actually wrote the poem; when she passed away, I was going through her things and found it written in her high school scrapbook. When you read it, think about all of the teachers who made a difference in your lives, the memories you have shared with your friends, all of the times they were there for you when you need them the most, the hard times that brought you closer together and most of all, the memories you made together that will last a lifetime.

Thank you, friends

Teacher Superlatives

Most Athletic

Most Artistic

Mr. Naylor and Miss Orend

Miss B and Mr. Nagel

Teacher’s Lounge Clown

By Charlotte O’Neill

As things go wrong, And life goes on, a disappointing trend, I do not sigh or weep, But I, remember you, my friends. I keep my courage, and my strength, Because I know that you, have showed me,

Mrs. Finch and Mr. Stebbins

Best Dressed

Most Intelligent

How the grayest sky can turn to one of the blue. You smiles have illustrated that this world is not in vain, And confidence is all I need to keep away the rain, I contemplate the kindly words that you have to me, And measure every moment small against eternity. And then, I feel as though, My heart has reached its rainbow’s end. And all the gratitude in me, Belongs to you, my friends.

Mr. Magill and Miss Halliday Mrs. Schuster and Mr. Lucot

Top News Stories Casey Anthony Trial The six week trial of Casey Anthony brought out the worst public outrage since the OJ Simpson trial in 1995. Even Time magazine described the case as “the social media trial of the century”. Casey Anthony, a 25 year old single mother, was charged with first degree murder after her two-year-old daughter, Caylee had gone missing for 31 days back in July of 2008. Cindy Anthony, Casey’s mother, was the one who reported Caylee missing and claimed the Casey’s car “smelled like a dead body.” Casey Anthony pled not guilty. Not until December 11 were Caylee’s skeletal remains found with a blanket inside a trash bag in a wooded area near the family home. Between the months of May and July of 2011, all eyes were on the trial. Many protestors and others would even gather outside the court house waving signs with pictures and statements about Caylee. The media dissected everything that happened. Finally on July 5, the jury found Casey Anthony not guilty of first degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated manslaughter of a child. But she was found guilty of four misdemeanor counts of providing false information to a law enforcement officer. The public went into a roar of rage. When Anthony was released from custody, she had to be put under protective serves because of threats made on her life. Most believe that she was found not guilty due to the lack of evidence the court had. Time magazine stated, “The Casey Anthony trial offered few answers. It provided neither justice nor clarity.”

Occupy Wall Street From the protesters in New York, L.A., and Pittsburgh to the violent riots in Oakland, Occupy Wall Street protests swept across the nation’s media this last year, showing America what some people think about the wall-street bail outs. This Epidemic began September 17, 2011, in Zuccotti Park, located in New York City’s Wall Street financial district. Hundreds of people showed up to support the cause, holding signs saying things such as “We are the 99%” and “Wall Street is our street.” A lot of protests and events have taken place over the last few months, not only in Wall Street but in city streets all over the country. Many want to know what the Occupy Wall Street protesters stand for. The web site states, “As one people, united, we acknowledge the reality:… that our system must protect our rights, and upon corruption of that system, it is up to the individuals to protect their own rights…We come to you at a time when corporations, which place profit over people, selfinterest over justice, and oppression over equality, run our government.” The members of this protest want justice for what they think was a waste of government money, the corporate bail-outs.

The Royal Wedding

Early morning of April 29th, 2011, many Americans woke up to watch the wedding of the century between the dashing Prince William and Kate Middleton. All eyes were on the royal couple as they said their I do’s. The couple met while attending school at the University of St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland. Many conversed over the fact that Kate was just a “commoner” compared to the royal status of William. But their engagement on October 20, 2010, was publicly announced on November 16, 2010. The wedding was widely broadcast on television, Internet, and radio in as many as 180 countries. CNN, BBC, and the UK’s ITV were the main stations that covered the ceremony. Youtube even had a channel that had coverage of the wedding streaming live. The ceremony was viewed live by tens of millions more around the world, including 72 million on the YouTube Royal Channel. In the United Kingdom, television audiences peaked at 26.3 million viewers, with a total of 36.7 million watching part of the coverage. Over one million people lined the streets between Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate are happily married and living their lives still under the watchful eye of the media.

Death of Osama Bin Laden “Justice has been done,” President Barack Obama said the night of May 2, 2011, as crowds formed outside the White House to celebrate the death of Osama Bin Laden. Many people remember waking up the next morning with almost every news station covering the ground breaking story and celebration, especially the hundreds who waved American flags at Ground Zero in New York. Osama Bin Laden, the master mind behind the horrific 9/11 plane crashes, was killed after a gunbattle with Navy SEALs and CIA paramilitary forces at one of his compounds in the city of Abbottabad. “The team returned to Afghanistan after, with Bin Laden’s body,” U.S. officials said. They later reported that Bin Laden’s body was then buried at sea. In news of Bin Laden’s death, many are afraid that tension has been raised between the U.S. and Bin Laden’s followers in al-Qiada. One U.S. official from Homeland Security told MSNBC, “In the wake of this operation, there may be a heightened threat to the U.S. homeland.” They state, “The U.S. is taking every possible precaution.” Even with the terror alert so high, many of people are still celebrating justice and victory to this day. Former President George W. Bush was quoted saying this after being personally informed about Bin Laden’s death by President Obama: “This momentous achievement marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world, and for all those who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001...The fight against terror goes on, but tonight America has sent an unmistakable message: No matter how long it takes, justice will be done.”

of 2011-2012 year: by: Megan O’Leary

Sandusky-Penn State Scandal In 2011, PSU former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was arrested. He is under investigation for sexually assaulting or having inappropriate contact with at least eight underage boys on or near university property, dating all the way back to the 1970’s. The investigation officially started in 1994, after several mothers came forward, reporting that their boys had been sexually abused by Sandusky. Most of the boys were part of a program called “The Second Mile,” which Sandusky founded back in 1977. In November 2011, after a long investigation, PA Attorney General Linda Kelly indicted Sandusky on forty counts of sex crimes against young boys. Sandusky was arrested on November 5 and charged with seven counts of involuntary deviant sexual intercourse, as well as eight counts of corruption of minors, eight counts of endangering the welfare of a child, seven counts of indecent assault, and other offenses. After the media broke the story, Penn State University board of trustees fired long-time coach Joe Paterno and President Graham

Spanier. Athletic director Tim Curley and a vice president Gary Schultz are accused of perjury and failing to report suspected child abuse. Both have now stepped down from their posts. The local response to the scandal was chaotic. After Paterno’s rumor of firing was confirmed at a television press conference, students and non-students protested near the Penn State campus. About 4,000 students and non-students gathered to support Paterno, with some tipping over a WTAJ news truck. Some police officers used a “chemical spray” to disperse the demonstrators. Approximately $200,000 in damages resulted from the riot, and two students were sentenced to up to 23.5 months in prison. Penn State responded in various ways, such as removing Sandusky’s image from a mural near the college and renaming an ice cream flavor which they had been created in his honor. Sandusky is scheduled to go on trial sometime in June of this year.

Remember the Stars:

Whitney Houston 1963 -2012

Joe Paterno 1926 - 2012

Andy Rooney 1919 - 2011

Dick Clark 1929 - 2012

Dan Wheldon 1978 - 2011

Amy Winehouse 1983 - 2011

Steve Jobs 1955 - 2011

Elizabeth Taylor 1932 - 2011

Ryan Dunn 1977 - 2011

All Photos: provied by Google Images

Top So ngs of 2011-1 2 “Young Wild & Free” by SNOOP DOG & WIZ KHALIFA Featuring BRUNO MARS “Set Fire To The Rain” by ADELE “The Motto” by DRAKE Featuring LIL WAYNE “Take Care” by DRAKE Featuring RIHANNA “Rack City” by TYGA “Rolling In The Deep” by ADELE “Dance (A**)” by BIG SEAN Featuring NICKI MINAJ “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5 Featuring CHRISTINA AGUILARA “Not Over You” by GAVIN DEGRAW “Ours” by TAYLOR SWIFT “Make Me Proud” by Drake Featuring NICKI MINAJ “Make It Nasty” by TYGA “Wild Ones” by FLO RIDA Featuring SIA “Levels” by AVICII “Faded” by Tyga Featuring LIL WAYNE “Headlines” by DRAKE “Good Feeling” by FLO RIDA

“We Found Love” feat. CALVIN HARRIS / RIHANNA

SET FIRE TO THE RAIN - ADELE was voted a top song by SV student Elizabeth Harris

THE MOTTO - DRAKE FEATURING LIL WAYNE was voted a top song by SV student Kyle Findlay

s e i v o M Top 2 1 1 1 0 2 f o Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2

American Pie 4 (American Reunion)

Paranormal Activity 3

The Vow

The Devil Inside

The Hunger Games

The Hangover 2

The Change-Up

Project X

21 Jump Street

Chronicle

Titanic 3D

This Means War

The Lucky One

Morgan Midkiff voted The Vow to be one of her favorite movies for the 2011-12 school year

Zach Creedon voted Project X as the top movie for the 2011-2012 school year

LOOK-A-LIKES

LOOK-A-LIKES

Dakota Fanning

Emily Wahlstrom

Adam DeVine

Dan Bezila

Mr. Clean

Coach Holl

Woody & Buzz

Ceh & Korcinsky

Denzel Washington

Erick Lee

Mark Henry

Michael Fleming-Brown

SENIOR SENIOR SENIOR As spring nears, many seniors are thinking one thing, senior trip. The excitement of thinking about being with your friends for a whole week at the beach is simply unbearable while sitting in class all day. Senior trip just begins of what most people say, the best summer of their lives. The usual spot for most seniors from Seneca to vacation at is Ocean City, MD. However, some groups venture out and go different to different beaches. Ocean City seems to be the number one choice because it is one of the closest beaches to us, a nice beach, and more than enough to do whether it’s day or night. The first two weeks of June at OC are called “Senior Week,” the beach is filled with seniors from all over the east coast. Every senior group that comes back from Ocean City, strongly recommends going. With the rates to rent out condos not being very high, it’s not too hard to talk the parents into paying. The experience is definitely worth paying the few hundred dollars to spend a whole week with some of your best friend’s before everyone goes their separate ways for college. Laying out on the beach all day and exploring the board walk at night, who wouldn’t want seven days of that?

TRIPS ‘12 TRIPS ‘12 TRIPS ‘12 KAILEY LUCCI

MATT KOERPER

KAILEY LUCCI & RAEGAN DOBBINS

MATT KOERPER

Activities to do: • Lay out on the beach/ bring games, balls, frisbee, etc. • Shop • Jet ski • Explore the boardwalk • Golf (for the boys) • Fishing (probably for the boys…)

“We’re going to Deep Creek, MD for 3 days, it’s a little different, but it’ll be fun!” ARIANNA LATESS

ARIANNA LATESS “We’re going to Ocean City, MD! There’s about 40 of us going.”

“My friends and I are going to Ocean City, MD.”

RANDI SCHAUB

RANDI SCHAUB & MCKENNA JOHNS “We’re going to Ocean CIty, MD!”

Fun In Florida B a n d Tr ip By Leanne Schwartz and Gabriella DeSimone Staff writers This past April, Seneca Valley Band students packed up their suitcases, slathered on the sunscreen, and hopped on a bus to the Sunshine State. Many students who attended the trip would most likely agree that the estimated 24 hour excruciating bus ride was totally worth it. This trip to Disney is extremely special to students because the band only makes the trip once every four years. Students who had the chance to go on the trip this year felt extremely privileged. The Seneca Valley Band traveled to Orlando, Florida April 25 through April 30, 2012. The band departed in the early evening to embark on their exciting adventure to Disney World. The trip included many activities for the students such as a dance workshop for the Pom Pons, parade, amusement park visits, and many other fun filled activities. The band stayed in the Buena Vista Suites in Orlando. Many banders and auxiliary members were thrilled upon arrival no matter if it was their first time to the Magic Kingdom or not. The Seneca Valley Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble attended ajudication in Disney World. They all did such an amazing job, and recieved superior awards from the judges. Wind Esemble won Best in Class, and Jazz band finished runner up in Best in Class. They should be proud of their

accomplishments. While the band members enjoyed Epcot, the auxiliary members attended a Disney dance work shop. This entailed the members of color guard and Pom Pons going through a fake tryout that the dancers in the Disney shows would have to go through. The class was pretty intense, but still a lot of fun and interesting to see if you had what it takes to be a dancer in the shows at Disney. At the end of the workshop, the girls got a surpirse visit from Goofy! Another activity that the Band members got the chance to take part in was a parade in Disney World. Many band members have said that it is a wonderful feeling to be part of a parade and feel the energy from the crowd, but just imagine how exciting it would be to take part in a parade at Disney World! After all their hard work was done, they got down to the import stuff: the rides. Many students enjoyed exciting rides such as Sapce Mountain. This portion of the trip was most likely the favorite part for most of the students. On the return home many students dreaded going back to school and getting into the normal swing of things, but many enjoyed their time on the trip and felt extremely lucky to have been given such a wonderful experience. It was a trip that no one would soon forget.

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Chorus Trip between eleven different schools. The Seneca Staff Writers Valley Chorus was more The Seneca Valley Chothan ready to make rus members warmed up an impression on the their vocal chords, and judges. As always, the hopped on the bus going Seneca Valley Chorus straight to the Magic members did an aweKingdom. some job and received On April 25, the chorus superior awards from packed up and embarked the judges. They should on their trip to Florida. be extremely proud of all The students had to last their hard work because many long hours on a it has certainly paid off. crowded bus. However, It certainly was rewardonce the students arrived ing to receive such high at their destination, they praises from the judges. knew that the trip was After all of their hard well worth the suffering. work, they were able The students visited to start the fun again. many of the parks in The students hit up the Disney. Some of the amusement parks again parks they visited infor an exciting time. cluded Animal KingChorus students truly dom, Magic Kingdom, enjoyed the experience and Hollywood Studios. and had the time of their Many students would say lives. that their favorite rides As the trip came to a would include Expediclose, all of the students tion Everest, Tower of were sad to return home Terror, Space Mountain, and get back in the Haunted Mansion, Big routine of school. HowThunder Mountain, and ever, the chorus students many more exciting felt extremely lucky and rides. privileged to have been Even though the chorus able to go on the exciting came to have fun, they trip. They all certainly had to get down to busihad a great time soaking ness first. The Seneca up the sun in Florida. Valley Chorus competed in a competition By Leanne Schwartz and Gabriella DeSimone

The Seniors of the Seneca Valley Band enjoy thier very last Band Trip. photo Courtesy of Facebook

Mickey makes a surprise appearance at the award ceremony. Photo Courtesy of Leanne Schwartz

The castle in Magic Kingdom lights up during the temp Electric Parade photo ourtesy of Leanne Schwartz

Chorus students stand outside the Tower of Terror. photo courtesy of Facebook

One of the favorite characters of Disney! Photo Courtesy of Facebook.

Chorus students were spooked in the Haunted Mansion Photo Courtesy of Google

Meet your “Final Four”

#4 Brendan Thomas Height: 5’10” Weight: 185 lbs Class: Senior Description: The King’s right hand man, the “enforcer.” Leader of the “Shout” chant.

#3 Tyler Gilbert Height: 5’10” Weight: 150 lbs Class: Senior Description: Mr. Gilbert is often seen in the front row, painted up going HAM. #2 Spencer Sonson Height: 5’8” Weight:155 lbs Class: Senior Desscription: Don’t let his size fool you, our runner up is 155 lbs of painted up Raider Pride. #1 Mason Pynos Height: 6’0” Weight: 165 lbs Class: Senior Description: The holder of the crown, the leader. The King. Criteria

1. Frequency of Attendance 2. How “hard” did they go? 3. Face Paint, Body Paint, Dress Up, etc. 4. No getting in trouble while at the game 5. No underclassmen in the tournament

Pictures courtesy of Alex Bilka **Disclaimer: The participants and their seeding were chosen and reviewed by a group of your peers and have been generally accepted

Top Ten Seniors Name: Matt Smith Rank: #1 College: Georgetown University Major: Business Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”-Wayne Gretzky

Name: Cara Lucas Rank: #2 College: Notre Dame Major: Business Quote: “Don’t give up; don’t ever give up.” - Jimmy V

of 2012 Name: Brandon Nicklas Rank: #3 College: Penn State University Major: Chemical Engineering Quote: “One cannot really argue with a mathematical theorem.” -Stephan Hawking

Name:Loren Ball Rank: #6 College: Juniata Major: Undecided at this time Quote: ”Good is the enemy of Great” ~Voltaire

Name: Kelsey Wirth Rank: #5 College: Duquesne Major: Pharmacy Quote: “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” -Vince Lombardi

Name: Ryan Nuzzo Rank: #7 College: Oral Roberts Major: International Business and Engineering Physics Quote: “Every man dies; not every man really lives.”-Braveheart

Name: Christy Lucas Rank: #4 College: University of Pittsburgh Major: Pre-Med Quote: “Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway . For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.” -Mother Teresa

Name: Maya Evanitsky Rank:#8 College: Penn State University Major: Quote: “Fairy tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” -G.K. Chesterton

Name: Michelle Botyrius Rank:#9 College: Pitt Major: Engineering Quote:”Enjoy it, because it’s happening.”Stephen Chbosky

Name: Katie Willard Rank:#10 College: University of Dayton Major: Chemical Engineering Quote: “The truly happy people are those who have a source of happiness too deep to be seriously disturbed by ordinary troubles.” - Marion K. Rich

Alabama Jasonia Braxton Allegheny College Caroline Baker Molly Brinser Michaela Cowden Ian Edwards Anastasia Georgiades Hailey Marthaler Annamarie Testa Andrew Wolfe American University Andrew Lowery Arizona State University Brett Gadberry Morgan Schall Art Institute of Pittsburgh Adam Shank Eric Vigus Ashland University Julianna Hritz Baldwin Wallace College Nicholas Traverso Bethany College Frank Salopek Bowling Green State University Hunter Timko Bradford School Alison Noble Brandon Wehner University of Pittsburgh- Bradford Joseph Giancola Brigham Young University Jaelyn Arrington Taylor Lantz California University of Pennsylvania Kristen Gorman Shannon Rhea Carlow University Raegan Dobbins Kathleen Riley Demi Somple Carnegie Mellon University Troy Witt Case Western Reserve University Robert Campbell Josie Krome Central Michigan University Andrea Delong Cheyney University Matthew Edmondson Clarion University Bridgette Bertoti Matthew Koerpor Arianna Latess Tori Mroch Clemson University Jamie Harding Cleveland State University



Rebecca Coffy Community College of Allegheny College Paul Griffin Taylor Russell Rebecca Stewart

Duquesne University Daniel Bezilla Emily Bintrum Gabrella Desimone Marykate Fullerton Erica Hetzel Nickolas Hoch Jane Lemmo Kailey Lucchi Ryan Patrick Mikayla Pollaci Logan Rose Joseph Scott Colin Staudt Delaney Stengel Courtney Stephany Laura Thomas Julia Vandrak Kelsey Wirth Christine Yakich Edinboro University Megan Buletko Saadia Channaj Robyne Dulski Joesph Gualtieri Deanna Magiske Ashley Olinger Erik Wiegel Houghton College Graham Bitzer Indiana University of Pennsylvania Andrew Bell Emma Cassese Zachary Creedon Gage Decampli Seth Dehart Zachary Detillio Melanie Dunbar Vance Embry Karlei Fronzaglio Matthew Hochberg Hannah Huber Wayne Jelinek Noel Kalnas Edward Kremmel Evan Larkin Ashley Marker Whitney McMullen Alexis Phillips Andrea Siess Butler County Community College Jazeel Abdallah William Andrews Christopher Aunspaw Claire Bauer Richard Becker John Benkart Zach Blystone Sara Boss Nicole Brescia Tyler Brunner Jonathan Calhoun Amanda Chivington Brianna Ciccozzi Chelsea Concelman Charles Conway Danielle Costello Destiney Deemer Christopher Dixon Nicholas Donatelli Leah Eichenauer Luc Eppinger Karris Feeney



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Robert Yousko Slippery Rock Michelle Baxa James Begley Alexander Horace Berner Jake Bible Minh Bright Krystal Budzynski Stephanie Carney Hannah Christy Rachel Dadey Andrew Double Kenneth Farinelli Kelsey Graham Derek Grence Kaisha Jantsch Michael Kernan Rachel Kerr Jenna Klingensmith

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Division-1 Athletes Alex Karika-Naval Academy Seneca Valley has been a dominate powerhouse in volleyball for the last few years. Both women and men’s volleyball seem to be getting better every year. One stars on the 2011 WPIAL championship volleyball team is Alex Karika. Karika was a senior this past season and stood out to many recruits. So much so, she had the opportunity to accept a scholarship for volleyball to the Naval Academy. Karika started playing volleyball in the third grade when she lived in Texas. Ever since she picked up a volleyball she was addicted to the sport. Alex plays volleyball pretty much all year round. If it wasn’t the school season, she had club volleyball. Alex plays on the Pittsburgh 3 Rivers Volleyball Club in the offseason. During club volleyball she would train two and a half hours, three times a week. During the school season she had practice five times a week. Karika mentioned that for school volleyball, the girls had to do a ton of running, more than people expect them to be doing. Karika chose Navy over her many other choices for a couple different reasons. One reason was that she really liked their coach and the team is consistently good. Another huge reason why she chose Navy is their academics. She is aware that Navy is one of the best engineering schools in the nation and that’s what she wants to major in. When asked about her feelings on serving five years in the Navy after graduation Karika replied with, “I am kind of nervous about it, but I think it will be a neat experience.” Karika ended the interview with, “Go Navy beat Army!” Everybody from the Seneca Valley newspaper staff wishes her good luck in her future endeavors at Navy.

Sam Potter-University of Washington (Rowing) One of Seneca Valley’s rowers to get a division 1 scholarship is Samantha potter. Potter will be attending The University of Washington next fall to participate on the crew team. Potter visited 5 other schools and chose Washington for a number of reasons. Washington is completely different than Pennsylvania with its mountainous terrain, lakes, and pine trees. The beautiful campus scene was a huge part in potter`s decision. Samantha started rowing the summer before her eighth grade year. She chose to pick up the sport because she loved the team atmosphere that comes with rowing. She also thought it was cool that she would be able to row on the river in downtown Pittsburgh. Samantha has a very unique job on the crew team. She doesn’t actually row. Samantha is the coxswain on the team. Since she is little and loud, her job is to steer the boat, coach, lead, and motivate the rowers in the boat. Samantha, however, works out with the team when they are not in the water. Samantha is a member of the Three Rivers Rowing Association. When asked if she had any last comments, potter replied with, “rowing is a great sport to get into and it teaches you many important qualities to have in life.” She also added that she has met some of her best friends through rowing and it has given her many opportunities to be grateful for. Potter will surely succeed at her future at Washington!

Catie Seman-University of Rhode Island (Volleyball) The second player to go Division-1 from the girls’ volleyball team is Catie Seman. Seman has played volleyball since 5th grade when she was enrolled at St. Alphonsus and was a member of the WPIAL championship volleyball team for Seneca Valley. Seman will be attending the University of Rhode Island in the fall of 2012 and be a member of the women’s volleyball team there. Seman chose the University of Rhode Island for a few different reasons. One big reason was that she knows the university is a good business school and that is the field she would like pursue. She also mentioned that she wanted to be out of state for a change and experience something different. When she visited the school she really liked the coaches of the team and the girls all seemed really nice. Another reason why she chose Rhode Island is because they are in the Atlantic 10 Division. “Competition in the Atlantic 10 is very competitive,” Seman mentioned in the interview. She only plays volleyball competitively but will play anything for fun. Seman does not know exactly what she will end up doing with her future but she mentioned she really would like to coach volleyball, travel around the world, and work with a successful business. She really emphasized the fact that she would like to stick around volleyball for as long as she can. The future looks bright for Catie Seman and best of luck to her at The University of Rhode Island.

Matt Smith-University of Georgetown

Abi Palmer-University of Alabama (Rowing)

Abi Palmer will be attending the University of Alabama on a scholarship for rowing. She is one of the few athletes going Division I for a sport here at Seneca Valley. Abi has been rowing since September of 2007, she was 13 years old. When asked the question, “Why did you start rowing?” she answered, my good friend, Sam Potter, who is also going Division I and will be attending the University of Washington asked her to join. “They said they needed people who have swam, ran cross country before, and I did both.” Abi practices every Tuesday to Saturday, 3 pm-7:30 pm. Due to the fact that rowing is an Olympic sport, I asked her about her future plans as a rower. “If I make U23’s during college, which is the World Championship of rowing, then yes I will try for the Olympics!” Knowing all the great sporting teams at the University of Alabama, there are many to choose from, such as football, the most recent NCAA Champions, baseball, the top team in women’s softball, and volleyball. Rowing is also at the top of their game. When she decided Alabama, I was curious as to why she chose it. Palmer replied “They’re Division I, stellar program of studies, rowing of course, and the scholarship offer. When asked the question “What’s the hardest part about rowing?” Palmer replied, “What isn’t hard about rowing? There is mental and physical pain every day, it’s cut throat!” Congratulations and good luck and the University of Alabama.



Matt Smith will be attending the University of Georgetown, in Washington DC on a scholarship for baseball. Smith has been playing baseball ever since he was 5 years old. When asked the question “Why did you start playing baseball?” he answered “I love the game and always had a special feel for the sport; it will always be a part of me.” Matt is a very dedicated athlete and player to the game, he practices 5 to 6 days a week “depending how busy I am” says Smith. Matt has aspirations to take his career to further levels and I asked him what his thoughts are about it. “I am hoping to get a degree in business from Georgetown and continue my baseball career for as long as I can.” I also asked Smith why he chose Georgetown: “everything about the school felt right. The coaches, the campus, the team, and the competition all played a role along with the education.” Matt has not only got offers from Georgetown, but many other schools as well. “Wake Forest, William & Mary, Columbia, UPenn, Harvard, Vanderbilt, Mount St. Mary, Davidson, Cincinnati, Louisville, Stanford.” Smith has had many influences on his life to make him the player he is today, and he answered “My parents have pushed me from the very beginning and I am very thankful to have them in my life.” Congratulations Matt and good luck at the University of Georgetown.

Austin Bream-Liberty University

Austin Bream will be attending the Univerisity of Liberty, Virginia on a scholarship for baseball. Liberty is also Division I for baseball and Austin has been more than willing to talk about his future. Just like all of the other kids who have played baseball, Austin has been playing baseball since he was 5 years old for the Zelienople T-ball League. When asked the question “Why did you start playing baseball?” he replied, “because my dad and brothers installed the game into my system. Baseball is all I have ever known.” Austin is also a member of the varsity baseball team and has been for two years. I asked him “How many days a week he practices?” “Besides practicing for Seneca, I try to go hit and field with my dad at least 4-5 times a week.” In order for Austin to follow his dad’s and brothers’ footsteps, he has some future plans. “I have an ultimate goal, and that is to play professional baseball.” Liberty has had a tradition in the Bream household. His mother, dad, and brother have all gone to Liberty. I asked Austin why did he choose Liberty. “Because my dad played there and so did my brother. It has pretty much been the school my whole family has gone to.” Austin has had many influences on his life, but only a couple really stand out, “My dad and my brother, both were there to support me and give me the insight needed to become a better player.” I asked Bream if he is ready enough to carry the “Bream Tradition” at Liberty? “I cannot wait! I have a lot to live up to but I think I can do it.”

Blast From Student Baby Pictures

A This junior is a soccer and lacrosse player, and is a member of the student council.

C Senior volleyball and football player and great student, attending Penn State in the fall.

The Past

Teacher Baby Pictures

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Senior volleyball captain, and leader on the soccer team.

New english and speech teacher, Penn State graduate.

D This junior plays lacrosse and is a member of the student council.

G Spanish teacher who was a chaperone on the trip to Spain last summer.

F 11th grade history teacher and Penguins fanatic.

ABC’s of Apple creator Steve Jobs dies Boys’ basketball team makes PIAA state playoffs Chad Albert breaks Seneca Valley single season dunk record. Dogs woddle through school looking for drugs Eli Manning wins his second Super Bowl Football team makes it to second round of WPIAL playoffs Girls’ Volleyball team wins WPIALS How many security guards do we need? I want to buy a hoagie Joe Pa, you will never be forgotten Kaufman House burns down in fire Letters of intent signed by six seniors to participate in Division 1 sports. March weather reaches record highs No snow days this winter Ohio University Bobcats reach Sweet 16 Paying an arm and a leg for parking

Quiet student section silenced by state officials

Seneca Valley Rowers accept division 1 scholarships

Stebbins takes over the library

Timmy O’shea: new varsity baseball team manager

U txt u drive u DIE

Volleyball tournament for gym class

Winter… what Winter? Xcellent,

school is almost

over!

Year 2012, what’s going to happen… Zoo’s 18 year old Komodo Dragon dies

And now you know your ABC’s...

What are you looking forward to most about senior year?

Ali Zorn

“Senioritis, prom, sleeping in during PSSA’s, getting out of school earlier, and being able to drive to school.”

What advice do you have for sophomores coming into a new building?

Kyle Lewis

“Don’t stand in the middle of the hallways, and start your Junior Graduation Project assignments early.”

What are you looking forward to the least for next year?

Ally Sanderbeck

“I am not looking forward to the stress that comes with Senior Project.”

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What is your favorite junior year memory?

What will you miss most about junior year?

Healy Hindley

Jake Gondringer

“Going to Kountry Kitchen with Kaitlyn Eagle, Caroline Baker, and Ali Zorn!”

“I would just rather be a senior.”

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How did you like the SHS as compared to the IHS?

Brandon Hayward

“The SHS is much less strict than the IHS when it comes to using your phone in school.”

What was your favorite class throughout all of high school?

Sarah Holzer

How are you going to spend your last day of high school?

Patrick Hunter

“Art- it’s the only thing that gets me through the day!”

“I am just going to hang out with friends and prepare for senior trip to the Outer Banks on June 9th.”

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What is your best high school memory?

What was your favorite thing about Seneca Valley?

Caroline Baker

“Going on the chorus trips with my friends and having a grand time.”

Hunter Loomis

What are you looking forward to the most about college?

David Glas

“The freedom; it’s a fresh start, and you can pretty much do what you want.”

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“The options of classes they have to offer.”

What are your plans for after high school?

MaryKate Fullerton

“I will be attending Duquesne University and majoring in business.”

Cars of Seneca Valley

Spencer Strayer: (left)

By: Kyle Findlay

2008 Volkswagen GTI, 4-cylinder, 1.8t, fwd, 6-speed manual Notable Mods: Airbag suspension, BBS Super RS 19”, window tint

Cody Baker: (left)

2004 Volkswagen .:R32, awd, 3.2 liter 6 –cylinder n/a, 6-speed manual Notable Mods: Airlift Bag Suspension, Zauber Monoblock wheels,

Chad Hixon: (right)

1990 Volkswagen Corrado, fwd, 5-speed manual Notable Mods: Neuspeed springs, Bilstein shocks/struts, Raderwerk mten 80s wheels, sub woofers

Cole Bondo: (right)

2005.5 Audi a4, 2.0t, 4 cylinder Quattro, 6-speed manual Notable Mods: Koni Coilovers, AWE performance exhaust, VMR wheels, rs4 brakes

Kyle Findlay: (left)

2001 BMW 330i, rwd, 3.0 liter 6-cylinder, n/a, 5-speed manual Notable Mods: 7 Series Style wheels, sport suspension

Joey Sanislo: (left)

2012 Volkswagen GTI, 4-cylinder, 2.0t, fwd, 6-speed manual, HID headlights

Matt Smith: (right) Dave Brunette: (right)

2003 Mercedes-Benz ml320, awd, 3.2 liter 6-cylinder, 6-speed manual Notable Mods: tinted windows, 22” Mercedes-Benz rims

2012 Golf .:R, 2.0 liter Supercharged, 4-cylinder, Allwheel drive, navigation, 6-speed manual Images courtesy of: Kyle Findlay, Facebook, Google Images

Top Five Hangouts and Restarurants By Mitchell Schall

3.) Ross Park Mall Now for our 3rd place finisher, I chose Ross Park Mall for a good solid couple of reasons. Like how basically whenever you get bored on a Friday night, or even a Saturday night, you and your friends can go all the way up in that North Allegheny Tiger territory, and do some nice, relaxing shopping, as well as you will be able to grab some food while you’re enjoying your endless hours of shopping with your girlfriend or even your best buddies.

1.) Kountry Kitchen I chose the KK as my number one hangout and restaurant because of a couple of good qualities. One, it has great food for very affordable prices. So that means High Schoolers who are tight on money and want to go before school and grab a good breakfast can certainly get one here.

4.) Eat N Park

As well as another good reason it is number one is everyone in the hallways is talking about the KK and how awesome it is so since it was so popular, it just had to be number one!

2.) Nextier Stadium

For my number two pick, I say it was a strong two, maybe even a one in someone else’s top five, but the KK was just too strong. Anyway for my number two pick I chose Nextier Stadium, and here is why. During the fall season, Nextier Stadium is the place to be on a Friday night, supporting your favorite High School football team, as well you can grab an ice cold drink, some good snacks, and of course hangout with your friends. Now you may be wondering why is this number one then. Well here is why! One, it is only the place to be during the fall season with soccer games, football games. Well what happens in the winter? No one is there anymore until the spring which there is of course lacrosse or track and field. That’s its only downfall that’s why it is not number one because of the fact you can’t have fun there all year round.

5.) Moe’s

Eat “N” Park was my number four choice, it was a strong candidate for the top three but there was just no way it could have beaten out Ross Park Mall for the number three spot, but as a number four it still has a lot of good things to it...like how whenever you get bored and your either having a sleepover with your friend or your girlfriends, and if you are eighteen and you get those midnight munchies. Everyone can go get a very cheap and delicious meal over at Eat “N” Park.

Finally, at the number five seed, or last place we have Moe’s. Now I bet some of you guys are like what how he could put Moe’s at number five!? Moe’s was my number five seed because of a good couple of reasons. Yes they do have delicious handmade Mexican food, but it is very expensive! I mean we already have to pay for gas and car insurance, and our girlfriends, or boyfriends, and yes those lovely iPhone bills as well. Moe’s is just too expensive to go there all the time but it is still one of the top hangout spots among Seneca Valley students.

S e n i o r w i l l s The graduating class of 2012 passses on the I, Oliver Philogene do We, Katie Riley, Erica McGoogan, and hereby leave For-

rest Barnes my swag and pee wee, and will

Austin

Hook to please get

faster for the team next year.

I, Shannon Howley, do hereby leave Evan Turner, Brad Gresock, Easton Ba-

zzolli, and Carson Kessler my comedic timing and

superior

ment skills.

argu-

Kristen McKinney to hereby leave Maggie Goodman the library lunch table. I, Jamie Vinski, do hereby leave Alyssa Melhorn my kick butt softball skills, my batting gloves, and my master pranking skills. I, Taylor Lantz, do hereby leave my sarcastic swim humor to Jess Morris, Sarah Ritchie, Katie Gutmann, Jackie Curtz, and Carley Belsterling and will Jess Morris my

I, AJ Gilmore do hereby leave Jordan Brown awesome skills so she may succeed in evmy throwing erything she does. power.

I, Julia Vandrak, do hereby leave Alexis Brockway my love and

intensity for Seneca

Valley Girls Tennis and my amazing AP Calculus skills for her future in the medical field.

I, Gabe Edwards, do hereby leave Jordan Brown all my

swag,

and will Uncle Conn my hair clippers for camp Kon O Kwee.

I, Tom Pirrello, do hereby leave Brian Todd my classy tie collection, so he can impress the ladies.

and testaments following things and memories to the junior class I, Brandon Nicklas, do hereby leave Katie Burkett my swimming cheers and Ryan Cwik my phrases, “Gurl

please!” I, Troy Witt, do hereby leave Brad Gresock my good looks and will Ryan Conn my fake rolex to use at the club. I, Paul Griffin, do hereby leave my great looks and personality to Eric Lee.

I, Stasia Georgiages, do hereby leave my yearbook making skills and unending yearbook antics to Sarah Ritchie, Elyse Mastrostefano, and Jake Shearer, and will Ashley Blazewick and Tony Acquaviva my never ending hatred of

physics.

I, Andrew Schroder to hereby leave Forrest Barnes my swag on the track. I, Hannah Huber, do hereby leave my

hipster tendencies to the

I, Erica Hezel will Audrey Nicwell-known hipola all of my friends.... ster, Ali Stanley.

I, Randi Schaub, do hereby leave Britta-

ny Larkin the study hall table in the library with Mr. Stebbins.

I Evan Pucci, do hereby leave Chess Eonta my lucky pencil.

I, Zach Creedon, do hereby leave Stephen Driscoll Berns basement and will Jonathan Dorogy absolutely nothing.

Meet The Editors

Elizabeth Harris – Editor-In-Chief

Without Elizabeth Harris, the newspaper class would be nothing. She is in charge of the editors and makes sure they get their articles done on time. She also puts the articles into the newspaper layout. Elizabeth likes to spend time with her family and friends. She also likes shopping, writing, and volunteering. She claims to be unathletic, even though she plays softball for CTAA. Elizabeth plans to go to Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism to study journalism. She is a member of NHS and SADD and loves newspaper class.

Mason Pynos – Chief Photographer

Mason is a renowned student and a very important part of the newspaper class. When pictures need taken, Mason is on it. He enjoys long walks on the beach and curling up by a fire and reading a nice novel. When we thought Mason couldn’t be any more American, we learn he can bake a mean apple pie. Mason plays lacrosse for the school and plans to go to Ohio University for a secondary education.

Leanne Schwartz – Entertainment Editor

Leanne’s job in the newspaper class is to keep the readers interested by producing entertainment articles. She enjoys dancing, spending time with her family and friends, and shopping. Leanne used to play softball for CTAA, is a captain of the Pompon squad, and has been dancing since she was three years old. She plans to go to Clarion University to study speech pathology.

Katie Willard – Layout Editor

Katie’s job in the newspaper class is to put the student articles into the newspaper layout. She enjoys hanging out with her awesome friends and family, skiing, being outside and laughing. She played soccer for the school and played for a cup team too. When you thought she couldn’t be more skilled, we found out she can lick her elbow. Katie plans on attending the University of Dayton, Villanova, or Lafayette to study chemical or civil engineering.

Gabriella DeSimone – Opposites Attract Editor

Gabriella has a very important part in the school newspaper. Her job is to write the “Opposites Attract” article for every month’s newspaper. She enjoys dancing, shopping, spending time with family and friends, and tweeting. Gabriella also likes to watch Jack Bauer kick butt in the television series, 24 in her free time. She is a captain of the Pompon squad and is a lifeguard and swim instructor at the YMCA. Gabriella plans to attend Duquesne University to double major in education and communications.

Tyler Gilbert – Sports Editor

Tyler Gilbert is also a very important part of the newspaper class. He is responsible for editing the sports articles. With his expertise, the sports articles in the paper are top notch. Tyler isn’t just a hard working student, but also he enjoys snuggling with puppies and eating ice cream. He has been called the songbird of his generation. He plays varsity golf for the school and plans to go to Penn State or Ohio University.

Student & Teacher Pictures

Natalie Roche: D

Misha Demchuk: A

Mr. Hanlon: F

Tim Pecora: B

Ethan Huhn: C

Senora Coates: G

Miss Smith: E