Four students honored as October Featured Seniors
By Reagan Traucht
Allie Anderson
Allie Anderson is the daughter of Michelle and Andy Anderson. She is very involved within the school serving as the President of NHS and participating in Student Council, Rho Kappa, Global Scholars, Leo club, and the MHS Swim Team. Other hobbies outside of school include peer tutoring, volunteering for the Columbus Zoo and NC4K, baking, reading, spending time outdoors, hanging out with friends and family, scrapbooking, and watching Netflix(especially Dance Moms). Allie wrote she had so many great memories at MHS but some of her favorites are taking daily timer pictures with Mrs. Wanamaker and Mr. Cooper, the Roses and Thorns discussions with Dr. Koukis, football and basketball games in the pit, and Baile Viernes in Spanish Class. Although she has so many fun memories and will miss the incredible sense of community that MHS has provided, she is excited to study to become a pediatric psychiatrist at a college that she has not decided on.
By Malia Burkhardt
Brandon Fourman
Brandon T. Fourman is the son of Todd and Jen Fourman. At Marysville High School, Brandon played for the basketball team and was captain for both his freshman and sophomore years. His teammates and peers call him “Big B.” Outside of high school, his activities include supporting his peers in their sporting events, fishing, and playing basketball with friends. Brandon’s favorite memory of MHS is going to the football games and cheering on the football team in the Pit. He says he will miss the people and the fun and upbeat culture that MHS has built. Although Brandon will miss the hours upon hours of playing basketball with his friends at home, he’s excited for what’s to come. In the future, Brandon plans to continue his education by going to Ohio University and getting a degree in the Business Administration field. Best of luck, Brandon!
By Reagan Traucht
Abby Kay Griffith
Abby Kay Griffith is the daughter of Katie and Daren Griffith. She is currently the Student Council President, Secretary of Gatekeepers Club, President of Proterra Nova, Secretary of Students Helping Honduras, a member of Marysville Swingers Unlimited Show choir, Rho Kappa, NHS, and Global Scholars. Other hobbies and activities outside of school she enjoys are Red School of Music Broadway Class, voice and dance lessons, 4-H, teaching middle school musical theatre classes, volunteering at church, working at McAuliffe’s Ace Hardware, and co-choreographing the middle school musical. Some of her favorite memories at MHS include football games, late-night show choir bus rides, musical after-parties, talking and eating lunch with Mrs. Bizarro, and ¨juggling club¨ with Mr. Cooper. Abby Kay will miss MHS because of the people and teachers but plans to attend college to major in music therapy and minor in commercial music.
By: Malia Burkhardt
Briannah Rachel Sparks
Briannah Rachel Sparks, daughter of David and Rebecca Sparks, has been an active student of Marysville High School for her last four years. Briannah of known as Bri, keeps busy with her school sports, clubs, and activities. Get ready for this handful; Bri is involved in the student council, where she is secretary and was president for the Students Honduras. She is co-founder of Social Advisory and Student Leader of FCA. Bri is a member of Symphonic Choir, Show Choir, Rho Kappa, and NHS. It’s safe to say Bri has always been a leader and works hard to love and support everyone. She is an honors student currently enrolling at OSU and Marion. In the past, Bri was a member of the MHS girls’ tennis club.
Outside of school, Briannah serves her community as a waitress and barista! In her free time, she volunteers choreographing the middle school musical, being a part of her church Praise Band, and assisting with the middle school show choir. Bri’s summer volunteer opportunities served in the Hope Center community kitchen and the pregnancy care center. Her favorite memories of MHS would be playing Just Dance every week in Spanish class (she’d like to do a quick shout out to Sra. Adams)! Another memory would be learning how to play Euchre from Mrs. Wannamaker and Mr. Stackhouse. Bri’s going to miss the opportunity at MHS to interact with her close friends, staff who quickly became friends, and even those she is still trying to convince to be her friend. Briannah loves MHS and doesn’t want to leave but is always ready for a new journey and path. Bri is interested in attending the Lee University of Tennessee to study Neuropsychology and/or Social Work with a possible minor in Spanish. She’s beyond blessed to have grown up with such a great support system. She loves to engage in conversation to understand the people around her better. Briannah’s family, education, and friends have made the most significant impact on her. Bri is an outstanding, hard-working, and most importantly, kind-hearted girl who has great things planned for her. Good luck, Bri!
MHS ready for Mock Trial season
By Arley LaWarre
This year, the Marysville Mock Trial Team is beginning to work on the 39th annual district Mock Trial Competition. While last year’s competition included flexibility and a virtual competition, members are excited to get back to in-person competitions. Mock Trial provides an opportunity for high school students to participate in an academic contest. Mock Trial helps students better understand the legal system and aids in critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills. It is also a great stepping stone for possible career paths for students anticipating pursuing roles in the legal field. This year’s Mock Trial program is excited to appoint teams and begin working on this year’s case!
New mural in progess
Pictured above is the Marysville High School mural currently being completed by members of the National Art Honor Society. (Photo submitted)
By Arley LaWarre
This year, The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is back in full swing and members could not be more excited. National Art Honor Society includes members with leadership, motivation, determination, academic integrity, and great artistic skill. NAHS will be working on multiple projects within MHS and the community. Since 2020, a mural including all extracurricular activities at MHS has been in the works. Due to COVID-19, the mural is still in progress and members intend to get it done this year. NAHS has just appointed this year’s officers. Head Advisors; Kelly Friend and Shelly Hasser; Arley LaWarre, President; Lydia Branstitter, Vice President; Sydney Barcus, Historian; Caroline Cloud, Secretary; Lily Allen, Treasurer; Mallory Huffman, Parliamentarian. NAHS members are excited to have a normal year back, and cannot wait to begin bringing more art into MHS and the community!
Leo Club holds Halloween Food Drive
By Linnea Olofsson
In the Halloween season of 2021, The Leo Club is holding its annual Halloween Food Drive.
Members of The Leo Club will hand out flyers for the food drive throughout the next week and canned goods will be picked up on Sunday, October 31st.
Members will drop off the donations to the Marysville Foodbank. In the holiday season, donations are highly appreciated to help spread the spirit to the entire community. The Leo Club also has several other ongoing volunteer opportunities, such as helping out with after school programs at Bunsold, Creekview, Northwood, and Navin.
To find out more, check in with Mrs. Clair in room A208.
Japan Bowl gets to work
By Linnea Olofsson
As the second quarter continues, several clubs and winter activities have begun, including Japan Bowl.
Japan Bowl is an engaging activity in which participants memorize and study a variety of Japanese cultural topics, phrases, and characters.
These studies are put to use in competitions, both statewide and national. Students in Japanese 2, Japanese 3, or AP Japanese are eligible to join.
Students form teams of three to study and compete in these competitions. For further information, consult Krug Sensei in Room B136.
History’s collision with the present
Above, Scott Underwood gives a tour of Oakdale Cemetery to MHS history students. (Photo submitted)
By: Clarissa Hamilton
Students of Mr. Hamilton, a history teacher at Marysville High School, have had the opportunity to hear from guest speakers from around our community. Past speakers include Mr. Melish, a Marysville truancy officer, and Mr. Berbee, a long-time businessman of Marysville.
The first dive into local history for Mr. Hamilton’s classes was a trip to Oakdale Cemetery on Sept. 23 and the 24 for a discussion with Mr. Underwood, a local funeral homeowner. Mr. Hamilton’s class received history about people buried there and the styles and meaning of various tombstones and memorials. Mr. Underwood discussed a few local “famous people” buried there, such as O.M. Scott and Judge James Robinson, to name a few. On September 29 and 30, Mr. Melish could come in and talk to Mr. Hamilton’s students about educational laws and past and present Ohio student attendance requirements. On another note, on October 6 and 13, Mr. Berbee provided these students with information about his “Citizenship Journey.”
Mr. Hamilton stated that he uses these specific speakers to connect history with the present. He also likes to connect local history involved with national historical events. In weeks to come, you can anticipate additional guest speakers, particularly Bo Johnston from the historical society and Judge Robert Parrott.