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EYE OF THE GALE Winning Tradition
Table of Contents
Gales Tales .............................................................................................. 3
Community ............................................................................................ 9
Sports ..................................................................................................... 13
Entertainment ...................................................................................... 22
Editorial ................................................................................................. 25
Front Row: Brianna Allman, Lillian Wright, Bella Hershey, Carter Schorr.
Middle Row: Jaxon Delong, Alexis Fleshman.
Back Row: Trinity Kiger, Sydney Vanover, Abby Rushin, Ethan Masten, Laura Overby, Tiffany Ford II, Nick Wolfe, Peyton Scarbro.
2021 - 2022 LHS Eye of the Gale Staff
Editor in Chief - Abby Rushin
Gales Tales Editor - Jaxon Delong & Alexis Fleshman
Community Editor - Sydney Vanover
Sports Editor - Carter Schorr & Brianna Allman
Entertainment Editor - Ethan Masten
Editorial Editor - Laura Overby
Print & Website Layout Editor - Bella Hershey
Photography Editor - Lillian Wright & Tiffany Ford II
Art Editor - Trinity Kiger
Communications - Peyton Scarbro & Nick Wolfe
Gales Tales 3
Success Continues For the Gales
LHS boys cross country run to state
By C. Schorr, Sports Beat Editor
The Lancaster boys
varsity cross country team
won the OCC champion-
ship in dominating fash-
ion. In the district meet,
the varsity team of Kaiden
Lanoy, Trevor Lanoy, Isa-
iah Lanoy, Colton Thress,
Kaleb Stull, Jacob Koenig,
and Adam Criser placed
second out of thirteen
teams, which qualified 2021 Boys Cross Country Team. Photo Courtesy of Koksal.
them for the regional meet.
The Gales went on to place competitive than it has ever been for younger Gales. In the 9th-10th
third in the region which propelled before.” grade race at the Midwest Meet of
them to the state championship When asked what he will miss Champions the first five runners to
where they finished their season by the most from his high school ath- cross the finish line were all Gales.
placing 9th in the state meet. They letic experience he said, “Our ‘second seven’ continues to
finished the regular season winning “I will miss the coaching and improve and would be the varsity
6 of 7 invitational meets and defeat- my teammates. I’ve been in the team at most other high schools,”
ing all but one of 91 teams. program since my freshman year stated Koksal.
Head Coach Jeff Koksal ex- and you really do grow attached to “The 1-2-3-4-5 sweep by this
pressed that he believes this team is the people you compete with,¨ said group at the Midwest Meet of
special. Stull. Champions was awesome to
“The 2021 team is very talented, The Gales varsity group had watch!”
but young and inexperienced in many highlights this season, but Lancaster had to fight through
some respects,” said Koksal. the future looks equally as bright some adversity as well this season.
“It can be frustrating at “The weather
times, but the guys are getting conditions have
stronger and improving steadi- been difficult
ly. This has the potential to be for all distance
a very satisfying season.” runners. The
Senior Kaleb Stull has been heat and hu-
one of the leaders for the varsi- midity impacted
ty group this season. our results and
“My senior year has been can be demoti-
a roller coaster, some days it’s vating to some
really easy and other days it’s athletes,” Koksal
tough to keep up with every- expressed.
thing going on in all the activi- “Covid illness
ties,” stated Stull. Varsity Runners at Midwest Meet of Champions. and potential
“This year is way more Photo Courtesy of Koksal. quarantines con-
Gales Tales 4
tinue to be a risk we must manage.” get a chance to ‘touch the future’ I
have gone from a middle range JV
Coach Koksal has been the head hope in some way that I have made
runner to a high JV and low varsity
coach for the Gales for 26 years. a positive influence on some of you runner,” said Rice.
“It is very satisfying to guide guys that you will take with you
Evan Rice has learned a lot from
teams, providing opportunities for and do the same,” said Comer.
the seniors and coaches this season.
guys to improve, succeed and grow “Every person, no matter if you
“I have learned from my coaches
as young men…to support our ath- run a 5 minute mile or a 10 min-
that there are multiple ways and
letes as they advance as far as their ute mile in a race, feels that hurt strategies to running a race. I have
abilities will take them, including and pain. All of the guys continue
also learned a couple of things
state, regional and national level to amaze me every day with their
from my senior athletes, leadership
competition,” Koksal said. willingness and drive to succeed
during practice and in the race is
Assistant Coach David Comer not only in racing but in life.”
very important to competing at our
who has been coaching cross coun- Up-and-coming sophomore
best.”
try for four years explained what Evan Rice battled injuries in his fre-
The 2021 season has continued
his coaching experience has meant shamn year but has taken a big step
the tradition of winning and will be
to him. in his second year as a runner.
one to remember for the Lancaster
“What has meant the most to “This year has been a real game
Gales Boys’ Cross Country team in
me about being a coach is what a changer for me. I have just broken
the future.
lot of teachers say about teaching, I through a major mental barrier. I
Starting Strech at Three Chreeks Invational. Photo Courtesy of Koksal.
Congratulations to the
LHS 2021 - 2022
Boys’ Cross Country team!
Way to be relentless!
Gales Tales 5
Raising Cain at Lancaster High School
New Animals and Veterinary Science Teacher
By J. DeLong, Gales Tales Editior
A new teacher, Lauren Cain, has background includes a bachelor’s
taken over the Animal and Veteri- degree in Meat Processing and Ani-
nary Science position at LHS. With mals Science, and a master’s degree
her experience in teaching college in Animal Welfare which deals with
classes, Cain brings a fresh perspec- the mental, emotional and physical
tive to the program. According to health of animals.
her it was sort of an accident that “Ms. Cain brings a wealth of
Cain found herself in a new career. knowledge in the animal science
“Actually I wasn't looking to industry with experience teaching
teach, it was a friend who contacted at college level,” said Scott Burre,
me about this opening and said it principal of LHS.
would be a great opportunity,” she The Associate Principal of the
said. LHS Career Technical program, New Animals Science and Veterinary
Students are really glad that Cain Caroline Davis, said Cain is a great teacher Lauren Cain and Elmer the dog.
took the chance and are happy that addition to the LHS faculty because
she is raising the program to new she has a passion for the course and
heights. wants to share that passion with
“Ever since we got Cain, the students.
program has taken a turn for the “Her experience as a vet tech
better. Not only has Cain made an and adjunct instructor at Columbus
impact on the class, but on FFA, State made her a great candidate
as well. This year we have over 25 and we were so glad she applied
members, whereas last year we had and she was hired,” said Davis.
only a few,” said LHS junior and Although Cain said she has
president of the LHS FAA chapter, life-long experience working with
Bailey Senften. children and animals, ironically, she
Junior Mackenzie Dennis said did not grow up with a family pet.
that Cain is very organized with the “Animals are just amazing loving LHS Juniors Allie Jurecki and
animals they care for at school. creatures that really move people Mackenzie Dennis.
“She’s understanding and help- emotionally. We are so lucky we get
ful and it truly brightens my day to share our lives with animals, and
to be able to care for and help the I believe it is so important to care
animals and learn about the animal for them to the best of our ability.”
industry,” said Dennis.
“I love learning about how to
care for different animals,” said LHS “I would like students and
junior, Allie Jurecki.
staff to know that I have goats.
“We are working on choosing an
animal-based job and investigating Just kidding. Well, only sort
it.” of - I really am pretty obsessed
Despite being new to second- with my goats!”
ary education, Cain has real world -Lauren Cain LHS junior and president of the LHS FAA
experience in animal science. Her chapter, Bailey Senften.
Gales Tales 6
Check It Out!
New LHS librarian makes a push for printed books
By S. Vanover, Community Editor
Look for new changes library has been a positive place
to the old library because this school year.
Lancaster High School has a “The library has been a great
new librarian. Maria Mc- asset for me this year as it has
Daniel, who has been with given me a space to focus and
Lancaster City Schools for get my homework done,” she
more than twenty years, said.
wants to dust off the shelves LHS junior Kennedy Ross
and reboot the library. Due said the stations layed out in the
to COVID, the library was library make it user-friendly and
not being used fully by she likes that the AP study hall
the student population for is held there.
almost two years. Now more “The library is a very safe
of a media center, McDaniel LHS students Elena White, Lydia Serra, and comfortable space. It's quiet
wants to encourage students Katrina Costanzo, and Lily Palmer. enough to be able to do any
to start checking out books McDaniel said that her experi- activities needed, but you have
again. ence at LHS so far has been great the opportunity to collaborate with
“I think the library actually and the students and staff have your peers,” she said.
needs to go a little bit backwards been welcoming Junior Dylan Carsey
and start pushing the physical and friendly. Her agreed with Ross and
book. Technology doesn’t need to favorite part about said that the library
be pushed anymore. It used to be the library being provides a peaceful
that a big part of a librarian's job open to the public atmosphere, provides
was to get technology integrated now is that stu- a quiet space, tutoring
into everyday classwork - that we dents are excited for English and math,
accomplished now we have to make to check out books and more.
sure we are getting books back in,” again. “The library has
said McDaniel. “Nothing gives impacted me positively
me more pleasure Mrs. Maria McDaniel, because I do not typi-
LHS Librarian. cally have a quiet place
than a kid coming
into the library and asking “Can we to do school work at
get books this year?” and me being my home,” said Carsey.
able to say yes.” McDaniel said. “Given the heavy workload
The LHS library is more than junior year has bestowed upon me,
just a place you can check out I am always thankful for the extra
books. It is a working and collab- time to get ahead on my assign-
orative environment. The English ments.”
Lab, Math Lab, AP study hall, and McDaniel hopes that all stu-
credit recovery all use the library dents will take advantage of the
LHS students Brayden Larson, library services, especially checking
Dylan Carsey, Kennedy Ross, throughout the day.
and Amber Dosier. Senior Lydia Serra said the out books to read.
GalesTales 7
A Man and His Camera
LHS student’s journey toward success
By A. Rushin, Editor in Chief
Craig Carpenter, the prizes; his first being a
man behind the camera nationwide competition
of the Lancaster High called "Lights, Camera,
School broadcasting and Save!," in which stu-
Gales Wrap team, has been dents created a short,
editing, and working with informative video about
video effects for the last five finances.
years. His love first arose His initial attempt,
from creating content as a Carpenter placed first
hobby. locally and won a
Being as talented as he $250 cash prize. In his
is, Scott Burke, the LHS second, he asked all of
broadcasting instructor Craig Carpenter’s “Lights, Camera, Save!,” competition his friends and family to
believes that Carpenter cover photo. Photo courtesy of Carpenter. come together and vote
has a future in directing or Tik Tok to show it off and found on his video.
editing. the love did not stop,” said Carpen- “With the combined effort of
“You have to have a passion for ter. friends, family, and the school,
film and video to make it in this One of Carpenter’s teachers, my video managed to move all the
field, and I think Craig definitely Clay Hartzler, an Algebra II teach- way up until the final round with a
has that passion,” Burke says. er at LHS said Carpenter is very mind-boggling $5,000 prize on the
One of his most famous pieces of talented at creating videos. line,” Carpenter said.
art took place during the 2020-2021 “Craig helps to make people Carpenter placed second nation-
school year when students were want to be engaged,” Hartzler said, ally and won a $2,000 prize.
stuck being taught over zoom class- “It's because of this that I know Despite his successes and the
es because of Covid-19 quarantine. Craig doesn't just excel at cinema- attention, Carpenter is able to stay
“Zoom quarantine was a rough tography,” Hartzler stated, “rather humble and continue doing what
time for many people,” stated that he excels at captivating an he loves to do.
Carpenter, “One day I suddenly audience.” “My goal has always been to
thought, what if I could make the Carpenter also entered into entertain where entertainment is
meetings a little more fun?” competitions where he won cash needed, and to keep on improving
He used through each
Zoom to create project I tackle,”
clones of him- Craig stated, “I
self who did was, and still am,
various things just a kid who
in the back- tries to make films
ground of his with his phone
videos using camera and a de-
Zoom's virtual cent computer in
background his basement.”
feature. Teacher Scott Burke. Craig Carpenter. Photo Teacher Clay Hartzlwer.
“I took to Photo courtesy of Burke. courtesy of Carpenter. Photo courtesy of Hartzler.
Gales Tales 8
Well Rounded and Drawing Attention
Talent and hard work leads to success
By L. Overby, Editorial Editor
Sometimes teenagers don’t ington Central. with many different mediums such
get enough credit. Eye of the Gale “We fought so hard that as writing, singing, and theatre.”
is making an effort to spotlight night, and won in three sets! That Sheets said.
high school students who display was the highlight of my season, Drawing is her favorite
outstanding talents and are role seeing our hard work paying off in activity to share with others. As an
models for others. LHS junior that very moment,” Sheets said. artist, Sheets has inspirations and
Hannah Sheets is a good influences for her work.
example. “I look up to many
Sheets has played talented artists such as
tennis since fifth grade, Ramón Nuñez, Jen Zee,
and has been playing Ethan Becker, and Ian
Varsity since her fresh- Worthington,” Sheets stat-
man year, and even with ed.
COVID restrictions, she “Hayao Miyazaki’s
shows that hard work Studio Ghibli films are also
pays off during the tough- a big inspiration of mine,”
est of times. Sheets leads Ever wonder how
her team as captain and students like her are able
has the leadership skills to to accomplish all that they
guide by example and to do? Sheets has some good
listen and learn from her advice for students to bal-
Hannah Sheets’ Artwork at the
teammates. ance school and activities.
Emerging Artists Exhibition at CCAD. Photo
Head tennis coach, Gary Courtesy of Sheets. “Never give up whatever
Elick, has worked with Sheets you are working towards. Don’t let
since the fifth grade. After more “We were named first-team the struggles you are enduring now
hard work, Sheets and her tennis all-league honors in our OCC,” stop you from what you want to
partner, Gracyn Gagni, finally Sheets said. achieve in the future.”
served their long opponent, Picker- “She realizes that the most
important parts of being human are
the bonds you form with others,
Elick said.
There is much more to
Sheets’ accomplishments and she
demonstrates her talent in other
ways. While off the court, Sheets
shows her artistic side with music
and drawing.
“I have been drawing for
as long as I can remember, I never
really thought of it as a passion un-
LHS junior Hannah Sheets.
Gary Elick and Hannah Sheets. til more recently. I have pursued it Photo courtesy of Sheets.
Phoro courtesy of Sheets.Community 9
Round and Round and Round, Again
School bus issues causing chaos “It’s a hardship
By T. Kiger, Art Editor on all of us and it’s very
The wheels on the bus go round for full time and substitute drivers.” stressful, and many bus
and round and round again. The LHS freshmen Maggie and drivers just don’t feel
words to the familiar children’s Marlena Davis said they are very appreciated.”
song have taken on new meaning frustrated with the problem. - Cherie Fitz
this school year as Lancaster City “It’s annoying. We have to sit
Schools has felt the negative impact three in a seat and sometimes the Maggie Davis.
of the nationwide school bus driver bus is so crowded, we have to wait Kip Slater, LCS Transportation
shortage. In Ohio, 90% of the state's for the second wave. One morning, Supervisor, said the shortage of bus
585 districts that provide drivers also affects parents’
school bus transportation work schedules, disrupts
have been impacted by the students’ routines, babysit-
driver shortage and nearly ter drop off and pick up
4% of the 15,000 daily routes times, teachers, principals,
carrying 750,000 students and overall create unwant-
have been canceled this year, ed stress for those who
according to Doug Palmer, have to ensure the kids get
transportation consultant for to school.”
Ohio School Boards Associ- As far as student behav-
ation (Cleveland.com 2021). ior on the busses, Slater
Nathan Hale, the Lan- said the bus is an extension
caster City School District of the classroom, and the
Superintendent, said the same rules apply.”
district is trying to find a School busses make several rounds of routes due to a shotrage “Drivers want to keep their
solution to the problem. of bus drivers. kids safe and enforcing the
“We have had to change rules on the bus does that.”
routes daily and in some cases we waited two hours for the bus to Slater went on to say that
made permanent changes to our pick us up and missed some of our the pandemic situation has exacer-
routing within the district. We’ve classes,” said Marlena Davis. bated the bus driver shortage.
increased our advertising for open “It’s too loud on the bus and the “COVID added a whole other
positions, increased hourly wages student behavior is obnoxious,” said aspect to being able to recruit, train
and maintain bus driv-
ers. COVID changed
not only the world, but
it changed the working
world. The real issue is
being able to hold on
to those new drivers
in a competitive job
market.”
LCS Superintendent Kip Slater LHS Freshmen
Nathan Hale. LCS Transportation Maggie and
Supervisor. Marlena Davis.Community 10
But Cherie Fitz, who has been
driving a school bus for 14 years,
the last four with LCS, said that
there is more to the problem.
“It’s a hardship on all of us and
it's very stressful, and many bus
drivers just don’t feel appreciated.”
Another LCS bus driver, Mark
Williams agrees with Fitz.
“It’s not really just about the pan-
demic. Drivers get tired and quit.”
LCS Bus Driver LCS Bus Driver
Cherie Fitz. Mark Williams.
Unpredictable and Uncertain
The times,they are a-changing
By N. Wolfe, Co-Communications editor
Crime rates are increasing.Coro- porate type jobs which used
navirus is still a threat. Businesses to occupy space in countless
are facing a shortage of workers. high rise buildings across the
These are just a few issues Ohio United States, will never fully
is experiencing. What do people return to this way of doing
expect will change in 2022 and business,” said Jonathan
beyond? VanLinge, Graduation and
Image courtesy of Google Images.
“I have no idea what will happen Workforce Development Coordina-
with Coronavirus. But I will say tor at Lancaster High School. “I feel that in 2022 we will see
this about the state of businesses in “Similarly, many retail and food more focus on finding and train-
2022. . .until we as a country stop service businesses have found ways ing employees who are able to
giving handouts for no work, in- to replace their traditional practic- work and connect with clients and
cluding within our own homes with es, and reliance on apps and online customers through alternate means
parenting and in education, we will ordering have now become the as well as the broadening of the use
continue to see businesses strug- fabric of our consumer economy,” of apps in lieu of actual persons in
gle to find workers. It’s time we he said. industries which can incorporate
start rewarding hard work them successfully,” said VanLinge.
rather than no work,” said On a definite positive note,
Jared Stewart, a teacher Teri Craiglow, LCS Office Manag-
at Thomas Ewing Middle er Human Resources recognized
School. that the future is unpredictable.
Others think that the “I don’t know what’s going to
world of business will also happen in 2022, but I think it’s
be different. important to be flexible and main-
“I think that the busi- tain a positive attitude in our ever
ness world will be forever Jonathan Van Linge Teri Craiglow Jared Stewart changing world,” she said.
changed. Many of the cor-Community 11
The Beauty of Heritage
Traditions should be considered a healthy habit
By A. Rushin, Editor in Chief
Traditions can be found all over day or season, each
the world. They weave time togeth- other, and your past,”
er, allowing people to retain and Rittmeyer said.
pass down cultural beliefs, spiritual According to
beliefs, and family's moral values. VeryWell Family,
They also help people to create traditions create
stronger bonds and connections, a connection for
which is a key to happiness in hu- children that comes
man beings. from feeling like they
“Regardless of the setting, are part of something Photo courtesy of Google images.
traditions are important because unique and extraor-
face of whatever goes wrong in
they connect you with your history dinary.
their life, they have family tradi-
and celebrate the memory of the Haley Walker, a senior at LHS,
tions to hold on to, said Science-
generations that came before you,” believes that traditions have an
Kiddo.
stated Doug Rittmeyer, counselor at undeniable impact on children
Senior Branson Lee agreed and
Lancaster High School. because they create positive mem-
stated that traditions are important
Holidays are one of the most ories with family that could last a
for families because they allow fam-
important times for traditions to lifetime.
ily members to have fun together
be celebrated; Thanksgiving feasts, “Every christmas my family
with no other family conflict.
Mardi Gras festivities, the Fourth opens presents at our house, watch
“We go on trips and have family
of July being celebrated with fire- a christmas movie and then go to
get-togethers where we all have
works, Groundhog Day and lights our grandmas. We open presents
fun,” Lee said. “It has a positive
around a christmas tree are all while eating food and visiting with
impact on my nieces and nephews
traditions that have been celebrated family,” stated Walker, “it teaches a
because they get to see what a real,
for hundreds of years. sense of community.”
happy family looks like with no
“Whether it is Fourth of July, Kids who live in homes where
other distractions.”
Juneteenth, or New Years, tradi- family traditions are practiced
Children find comfort and se-
tions will help you connect with the are confident and resilient. In the
curity when things are predictable
and consistent; so, family traditions
can contribute to a child's self-es-
teem and enhance their well-being
(VeryWell Family).
“Having traditions is a good
practice,” Rittmeyer said, “ when
you have a strong connection
with those around you, you have a
stable emotional foundation and a
safe place in which to express your
LHS senior Haley Walk- LHS senior Branson Lee. Doug Rittmeyer, coun- thoughts and feelings, your hopes
er. Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Lee. selor at LHS.. Photo and dreams, love and gratitude.”
Walker. courtesy of LHS website.Community 12
Dentophobia
The inconvenient “tooth”
By A. Rushin, Editor in Chief
Anxiety toward the dentist is not infection, such as tooth decay
unusual; in fact, many people feel and gum disease.
anxious about going, whether it’s Fear does not have to stem
routine or a procedure. Researchers from trauma, though, some-
at ScienceDirect have found that times the dentist just causes
dental anxiety usually begins from anxiety because of discomfort,
childhood, leading to 75-80% of worry that something will need
people carrying it through most of fixed, or the environment itself.
their lives. “It’s an anxiety inducing
Jennifer Lape, Doctor of Dental thing - basically the setup of
Surgery at Gentle Dental Care and any dentist I’ve ever gone to
1998 graduate of LHS, has wit- isn’t a relaxing experience,” Art by Trinity Kiger.
nessed this fear personally. said twenty year-old Maddie need to,” stated Dr. Lape, “Giving
“I think many people are scared Nutter, Sophomore at Kent State some control of the situation back
to go to the dentist based on a trau- University. to the patients helps lessen the fear.
matic experience at the dentist at According to a study by Pedi- I also just try to be kind and have
some point in their past,” Dr. Lape atric Dental Specialists, parents or compassion.”
stated, “I have specifically observed guardians who are also afraid of A huge part of being a good den-
more fear in adults in the 50+ age dentists can pass that fear to their tist is the ability to make patients
group. Many had some bad child- children; so, it's important to make comfortable, regardless what work
hood experiences often involving people feel comfortable and at ease they need done and how scary it
no use of anesthetic.” when they first begin going. can be. With the proper care, atten-
A study done by Mayo Clinic tion, and trust, children are able to
“For me, it is important to talk to
says that good oral health, such as patients about their fear and what overcome their fear of the dentist.
daily flossing and brushing, keep exactly caused it. By understanding “As a kid I was scared of den-
bacteria under control; however, the cause, I can then talk to them tists, but I don’t really care now,”
without proper care, bacteria can about what we will do differently said Brayden Williams, a senior at
reach levels that might lead to oral and how they can stop me if they Fairfield Career Center.
“Now that I’m older I realize that
they go to college for it, so why be
scared? I trust them,” said Williams.
According to a survey published
by Study Finds, three in ten mil-
lennials only brush their teeth once
a day and some admitted to going
two or three days on average with-
out brushing; yet, 56% express fear
or anxiety over losing their teeth.
“If patients know you care and
Jeniffer Lape, Doctor of Brayden Williams, senior Maddie Nutter, sopho-
are trying to do everything you can
Dental Surgery at Gentle at Fairfield Career Center. more at Kent State Uni-
versity. Photo courtesy
to make it a positive experience for
Dental. Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of
Carrie Campbell. of Nutter.
them, it helps,” Dr. Lape said.
Williams.Sports 13 Lady Gales Strive for Greatness LHS girls cross country run tough all season long By C. Schorr, Sports Beat Editor The Lancaster girls varsity team 1st team ALL-OCC honors this Galadyk praised Annabelle ran an impressive race as they season as well as other awards. Whitacre for her improvement this placed second in the OCC this “At our OCC league meet, I ran a season. season. In the district meet, the time of 20:16 and placed 6th to earn “Annabelle came into the season Lady Gales placed fifth and quali- 1st team ALL-OCC honors. This with a negative outlook on cross fied for the regional meet. Runners led me to become Fairfield Medical country. She enjoyed it and want- included Amarissa ed to be there, Kerns, Liberty but she did not Sexton, Kailyn believe in her- Lanoy, Riley self. The first Spangler, Ava Hol- month or so, she brook, Mackenzie was not able to Metz, and Zaylor run a full mile Muck. without stopping Head Coach to walk. Despite Teresa Tripp has this, she contin- been coaching for ued to work hard nineteen years. LHS 2021-2022 Girls’ Cross Country Team. and make huge She said the athlete have stepped improvements,” said Galadyk. up when needed. Center Athlete of the Week.” Sophomore Sarah Woo has had “We have really pulled together Kerns described the challenges many highs and lows this season. this season. We have had many this season. “I had a really rough season. My ladies work between varsity and “I think we have struggled a first race was great, I felt so strong JV spots. They have been willing to little this year to stay mentally in and competitive, however, after that step up when we needed them to.” it. Running can be seen as easy but race, I developed shin splints and The Lady Gales also faced many running at the intensity and length got really discouraged.” challenges throughout the season. that we do is incredibly challenging Woo then set a new personal re- “We have faced several chal- not only physically but mentally as cord at the Backwoods Invitational. lenges with illness and injury. This well.” “I set a new two-mile PR and I has really pushed the team to work Kerns will always remember and was so proud of myself, that race together for the greater good of the miss her coaches and teammates. really helped me because it was a team," said Tripp. “For many of us, the team is a reminder that I could do it.” Next season the Lady Gales second family. I've never seen a Sarah will focus on keeping a would like to make a championship team with the team atmosphere we strong mentality throughout the run and compete in the state meet. have,” she said. next season. “We would like to contend for Assistant Coach Dianna Galadyk “Next year I really just want to the OCC Championship and make has been coaching cross country at keep a strong mentality and not a run for the state meet. We will LHS for eight years. limit myself to what I think I can continue to build a positive team “I hope to not only guide them do. That's my goal every season culture and pursue greatness both to be exceptional athletes, but also because you have to maintain that on the course and off," said Tripp. to be exceptional members of soci- strong mentality in order to be a Senior Amarissa Kerns earned ety,” said Galadyk. good runner.”
Sports 14
Maximum Effort Required
New LHS football coach audibles his gameplan
By Nick Wolfe, Communications Director
There is something to be said for quarterback and linebacker
tradition and new Lancaster High thinks it was a change that
School head football coach Brian needed to happen.
Schoonover wants to capitalize on “Coach Schoonover was
the solid foundation already estab- the change Lancaster football
lished. Following his debut year as needed and he makes football
head coach, Schoonover reflected fun for everyone.”
on the recent season and his ath- LHS sophomore, Dylan
letes. Bird, thinks Schoonover is an LHS Head Football Coach Brian Schoonover.
“The best part of this team, important part of the program. Photo courtesy of Lancaster Eagle Gazett.
for me, was they are great people. “Coach Schoonover brings
Every day they showed up to get intensity and a drive to get better guys. We played well in all three
better and they did. Everytime we every day. He also makes practice facets of the game and were able
pushed them they answered the fun and has a great personality. I to come out on top. Beating New-
call. I’m very grateful I was able to look forward to the next few years ark in the 100th game played in
be a part of it,” Schooonover said. and improvement to the team with the series was also a great night,”
LHS senior and one of the cap- him as our coach,” added Bird. explained Schoonover.
tains of the varsity football team Schoonover’s first year as head LHS senior, Riley Poston, who’s
Sam Fink, said having a new coach coach was not as successful as he been playing football since 6th
was exciting and encouraged him had hoped, but the Golden Gales grade, said he will miss putting on
to work hard. faced a whirlwind of challenges the gold helmet and running out
“This season just had so much during the season. on Fulton. He remarked on his last
more excitement about it with a Some highlights of the football season under the guidance of a new
new high-energy coach getting us season included the teams first win coach.
excited for the season, and covid against Olentangy. Schoonover was “This season was different be-
restrictions were down so fans very impressed by Ajay Locke’s per- cause we were more together as a
were able to come to all games, it formance; having to play both sides team and actually had a bond and
was just a great season with a great of the game so late in the year. the energy was more positive and it
team.” “I think our first win against was just a fun time,” Poston said.
Jackson Burke, a 10th grade Olentangy was a great night for the Junior Jack Brandenburger said
that he and the team
are excited to begin
preparing for next
season.
“Coach Schoo-
nover is a great per-
son to have on the
field and I’m looking
forward to having
him coach us in the
LHS senior Sam Finck. LHS senior Riley Poston. Varisty teammates Jackson Burke, weight room in the
Photo courtesy of Finck. Photo courtesy of Poston. Jack Brandenburger, Dylan Bird. off season,” he said.Sports 15
All Heart - All Game - All Season
Gales volleyball team scores at OCC
By B. Allman, Staff Writer
Lancaster High ultimately helps on the
School’s volleyball court.
team took second “I have also learned
place in the Ohio Cap- that being a team and
ital Conference. They being cooperative is
also placed second at the key to success,” she
the Shaner-Wohrer said.
and third at the Wayne Next season will
Roller tournament fin- bring new challenges
ishing with fourteen to the volleyball team
wins and five losses. as nine varsity players
To top it off, senior are graduating.
2021-22 girls volleyball team. Photo courtesy of LHS Instagram.
Campbell Noland "I really need the
strong. We had a lot of leadership
reached two thousand assists, and younger players to step up. They
with having eight seniors on the
now holds the LHS school record. will be filling very important roles,"
team,” Baker said.
LHS senior, Ansley Baker, says, she said.
“They get along great, and sup-
“The highlights of the season were Baker, being one of the nine,
port each other,” said Ingram.
getting second in the OCC and says she will be continuing to play
As a team, some athletes say that
beating Teays Valley at home to win in college at West Virginia State
problems are bound to happen on
the sectional championship.” University. “I’m excited for my first
the court, but how the team handles
Overall, head coach Heather season as a college athlete,” she said.
Ingram said the team established a Being a Gales volleyball player
strong team unity. is about more than just playing
“We are a group of thirteen girls, volleyball on the court. It is about
and sometimes this can cause some bonding, making friends, and shar-
friction, but they remain loyal to ing lifelong experiences with the
each other on the court,” Ingram people you learn to trust.
said. LHS senior Zada Sharp, said,
The girls created solid bonds "My teammates and my coaches
which allowed for strong teamwork. mean everything to me.”
“The team dynamic was very
LHS senior Zada Sharp. Photo
courtesy of LHS Twitter.
the problems is what really matters
most.
“The challenge of the season was
overcoming covid and dealing with
adversity during the situation,” Bak-
er said.
LHS junior Sydney Humbert. Photo LHS junior, Sydney Humbert, LHS senior Ansley Baker. Photo courtesy
courtesy of Humbert. of Baker.
believes getting along off the courtSports 16
LHS Girls’ Soccer Kickin’ It
Lady Gales brought the thunder this season
By L. Wright, Co-Photograpy Editor
The Lancaster High School girls duced many big saves. Emmalee Do team dynamics to persevere.
soccer team finished off the season and Peyton Wilson deserve a lot of “The biggest challenge this team
by breaking records for the first credit for their behind the scenes faced was making the girls soccer
time in years and placing the high- work.,” he said. program and our culture what we
est that a Lancaster team has ever Sophomore Elena White and wanted it to be. COVID and previ-
placed in the OCC. These girls had senior Carmen Morris dressed up ous teams have had a negative effect
a packed season. Overall, the Lady in ninja gear at one of the games in on girls soccer,” Conklin said.
Gales record was nine wins, six which the Lady Gales were domi- The coaches play a huge role in
losses, and tied two games during nating. affecting the team’s game face.
the season and earned second “Coaching means
place in the OCC-Buckeye having a positive influence
Division. on the lives of players and
“The season was very suc- watching them transfer
cessful. Wins and losses aside, what was learned in sport
we developed as players, to life outside of soccer is a
coaches and people. When great reward.” said Griffin.
confronted with adversity, we Conklin looks forward
were able to take a breath and to the next season.
adjust to the situation. What “The challenge for the
is taken from sports should LHS 2021-2022 Lady Gales Soccer Team.
next team is to keep things
be able to be applied to everyday headed in the right direction. We
life. That is a truer measure of suc- “Our team was winning by so will need to continue to learn about
cess,” said head coach Brian Griffin. much that the coach took us out each other,” said Conklin.
In addition to a great team so the other girls could go in. So With an overlook of a terrific
achievement, several athletes stood Carmen and I took this opportuni- season and an even better one to
out. ty to mess around and decided to come, the lady gales season has
“Olivia George was our leading get dressed in our teenage mutant come to an end.
goal scorer. Our offensive leaders ninja gear to cheer on the team,”
were Olivia, Carmen Morris, Lily said White.
Palmer and Kara Weaver. They Morris said this season has
worked for each other and created a meant a lot to her and she will miss
majority of our goals. Our defense playing high school soccer.
was led by Maddie Green, who was “I'm pretty sad about it being
a four-year starter. Maddie brought my last year of high school soccer
a wealth of experience and steadi- because I loved the atmosphere at
ness to our defense. She is always soccer and I've really enjoyed get-
calm and collected,” stated assistant ting to play soccer with some of my
coach, Kent Conklin. best friends,” said Morris.
“Sophia Martin and Avery The team came across many
Westbrooks did an outstanding job obstacles but pushed to overcome
in goal for us this year. They pro- the challenges and worked on their Morris and White get ninja’d up.
Photo courtesy of Conklin.Sports 17
Deflected Season
LHS boys soccer team reset for next year
By L. Wright, Co-Photography editor
The Lancaster High School boys knocks and bruises are a way of life we got a good win against Central
soccer team missed their goal of for the guys on the team. We have a Crossing,” Roan said.
achieving a stellar season. They difficult task of finding the balance “We also saw improvement from
faced many challenges and strug- of recovering after a tough game a number of guys this year, which
gled against some difficult puts us on the right track for
opponents. Now they are next year.”
striving to overcome these Rader and senior varsity
obstacles re-set for the player, Isaac Pallini, say they
next season. will miss the team and play-
Though they didn’t ing for the high school.
have a winning season this “The challenges I faced in
year, Head Coach Graham high school sports changed
Roan has confidence the my outlook on my high-
improvement will contin- school sporting career as
ue in the next season, the every moment of frustra-
team plans to continue LHS 2021-2022 Boys’ soccer team. tion, pain, and hardship was
to push to be better and Photo courtesy of the team website. worth it to me,” Rader said.
ready for the next year. “I feel sad that I won’t be
“We had a few games that we and practicing hard to prepare for able to play with my friends and
should have won this year that did the next tough game,” said Roan. teammates again,” Pallini stated,
not go our way. We are also look- “Soccer can be a difficult game. “But I am thankful for the op-
ing to improve our first touch and It requires a great deal of thinking portunity I’ve had over the last four
knowledge of the game,” stated and dedication.” years to play on the team.”
Roan. LHS senior Andrew Rader Despite a lack luster season, the
“We play a pretty difficult sched- reflected on his last season of high team has high hopes for next year.
ule throughout the season, so school soccer. New goals have been set.
“Overall the men’s soccer team
struggled a lot this year to find
success, but it’s that struggle that I
know I will miss the most,” stated
Rader.
One of the highlights of the
season for the team was Senior
Day. With practice everyday and a
completely loaded schedule, a break
every now and then is a good thing
where athletes can be acknowl-
edged for their accomplishments.
“Senior Day was an awesome
highlight to the season. We were
Rader in action on the field. able to recognize our seniors, and Pallini shows off his saving skills. Photo
Photo Courtesy of Rader. courtesy of Pallini.Sports 18
The Best Season by Par
Patience on the green proved guaranteed progression
By A. Rushin, Editor in Chief
The Lancaster High Schools girls an 88 at our second OCC tourna- “I have learned from Coach Sted-
golf team defeated eighteen teams ment match which was our stand- man that no matter how much you
on their schedule including win- out round for the year,” Stedman practice and how good you play
ning five dual matches and scoring said. it can always go the other
a low score of 205 way, not to let it affect you
against Highland High and keep playing the best
School, making this you can,” Griggs stated
year the most overall “It has taught me a lot of
wins since 2017. patience and how to keep
This season's scor- my emotions under con-
ing directly points to trol.”
the team's relation- A key factor in a good
ship and the patience game of golf seems to be
learned from Coach the virtue of patience;
Thomas Stedman who although hard to obtain,
is in his 23rd year of everybody is capable of
Lancaster High School girls golf team.
coaching girls golf. Photo courtesy of Coach Stedman. practicing it.
“The team's dynam- “In golf, the challenge is
ic is amazing, the group of girls “Her consistency off the tee yourself,” Stedman said.
and Stedman, are people you want really shone through this year as “Golf taught me how to be
to be around,” junior at LHS, Kara she was honorable mention in patient, that things can always get
Weaver said. our OCC Ohio Division group.” better even if it doesn’t seem like it,”
“They make you feel super To be a great golfer, Stedman said freshman Aubrie Bibler.
welcomed, they are supportive, and believes that avoiding frustration “I’m so happy I got to be a part
some of the funniest people you’ll with the game, finding positives of the team this year, it definitely
meet.” in the play and developing con- has made the transition from junior
Senior standout, Aria Griggs, sistency is key. high to high school so much easier
has been com- knowing they
petitively play- have my back
ing golf since if anything
fifth grade. happens!”
“This season “Every past
was by far the and new year
best season not I learn some-
only because it’s thing new
the best I have about patience,
played, but be- dedication, grit
cause this year's and together-
team was more
LHS senior Aria Griggs. Coach Thomas Stedman LHS freshman Aubrie ness from my
like a family,”
Photo courtesy of Griggs. and LHS junior Kara Bibler. Photo courtesy of girls,” stated
Griggs stated. Weaver. Photo courtesy of Bibler. Stedman.
“Aria posted Weaver.Sports 19
Staying on Course
The overcoming of adversity and adaptation to change
By A. Rushin, Editor in Chief
The Lancaster High Senior Harrison
School boys golf team Allen and Junior
excelled at the Bob Riley Senften both
Darwin Classic where shot 74’s with Allen
they shot a season making First Team
low of 314, had three OCC and Riley Sen-
players shoot in the 70s ften making Second
and shot a five year low Team OCC this year
of 326 at the Sectional “I am proud that I
Tournament with one have been able to
player advancing to the break my previous
District Tournament 2021-22 Lancaster High School boys’ golf team. season best of 82
with a 77. Photo courtesy of Senften. several times,” Senften
“We have all of our prac- stated,
tices and matches at the Lancaster he met a goal he always hoped he “Next year, I hope to average
Country Club. Unfortunately, the would. after placing third at sec- scores in the 70's and make it to
Lancaster CC was sold,” said Luke tionals. districts.”
Truex, varsity golf coach of five “These past years I’ve put more “This year was such a grind and
years, “we are extremely thankful to time into practice than I ever have I felt thankful for every time I got
Valley View Golf Club for allowing and it really showed this season,” to be on the course,” said Reif, “the
us to practice and complete our Reif said, “I am proud of making it golf course is one of my happy plac-
season there.” to districts. It was something I had es, I'm gonna miss it.”
Despite the unexpected relo- always wanted to do and being able Reif will continue to play golf
cation, the boys adapted well and to have it happen senior year was in college but he will be missed by
played the best that they could. awesome.” boys as he moves on to his next
“This season compared to last Reif became the second player chapter.
was drastically better. As a team we Truex has had in his coaching ca- “The senior athletes have taught
played better overall and kept push- reer who advanced to the District me that no goal is impossible, but
ing each other to Tournament as an individual. you must be willing
shoot better scores,” to put in the work,”
stated FCA senior Senften said.
Issac Reif, “having “The best part of
no seniors last year coaching is seeing
helped us to all grow the boys respond to
together going into adversity and grow in
this season.” confidence through-
Reif has out the year,” said
been playing golf Truex, “so proud of
since the legacy they are
LHS junior Riley Coach Luke Truex. Photo FCA senior Isaac Reif.
he was a toddler leaving behind.”
Senften. Photo courtesy of the Lancaster Photo courtesy
and this season, courtesy of Senften. High School website. of Reif.Sports 20
LHS Girls’ Tennis Serves the Competition
Team shows they’ve got game
By P. Scarbro, Co-Communications Director
tennis is such a
The Lan- mental game. Even
caster High School if you're a signifi-
Girls’ Tennis team cantly better player
experienced a lot of than your oppo-
action on the courts nent but you're less
this year racking confident, you'll
up a number of more than likely
accomplishments. lose, so it's super
The team finished important to have
with a record of 15- a strong mental
9. game” said Thom-
Four players made First Team 2021-22 LHS Girls Tennis.
Photo courtesy of Mullins. as.
in the Ohio Capital Conference; ju-
Reflecting on the season,
nior Hanna Sheets and sophomore ments by finishing with a 17-4 Elick praised all of the tennis play-
Gracyn Gagne at First Doubles and record during the regular season. ers.
sophomore Andi Green and senior Thomas said this was the highlight “All 24 of our players, whether
Sarah Mullins at Second Doubles. of her season. varsity or JV, had their own out-
LHS senior Sarah Mullins, an Thomas qualified for district standing moments this season. It's
All OCC Scholar Athlete said one in both her sophomore and junior hard to single out just a few play-
of the best experiences she has had seasons, but came up one match ers when everyone worked hard
was playing with her partner, Gra- short of qualifying her senior year. throughout the season.”
cie Stewart. She said that qualifying for dis- “I think our balance of strength
“Being doubles partners is a tricts will be her greatest memory on our team will be our biggest as-
bonding experience unlike any oth- of her high school career. set next year. What we need to im-
er. I’m going to miss getting to play “I was extremely happy and prove on next season is our mental
my heart out on the court while excited to be able to go to districts approach to the game” Elick said.
having fun with her,” she said. as a sophomore and it was so cool
Mullins and Stewart fin- to be able to play and watch some
ished second place at the Walkins of the best players in central Ohio
Doubles Tournament. Mullins said as well as the entire state,” she said.
that this was a great experience. The key to Thomas’ athletic
“Even though we didn’t get success, she said, is working hard
first, Gracie and I played some of and believing in one’s self.
the best matches we played all sea- “In tennis, you're all alone
son,” she said. out on the court which means
“It was an amazing expe- there's nowhere for you to hide. If
rience to see all of our hard work you put in the work, you'll get good
paying off and dominating on the results, and if you don't put in the
court with her.” work, you won't,” she said.
LHS senior Mallory Thomas “Believing in yourself is Sarah Mullins and Gracyn Gagne.
added to the team’s accomplish- also super important too because Photo Courtesy of Sarah Mullins.Sports 21
LHS Field Hockey Takes a Hit
Winning attitudes keep players positive
By T. Ford II, staff writer
2021 – 2022 LHS Varsity field hockey team.
seniors leaving.
The Lancaster High School girls dangerous for me so I was blessed “It was hard to realize that they
field hockey team has been through to be able to play the last five games were graduating this year. The se-
a lot this season. Between injuries, of my season.” niors this year have helped me a lot
seniors hanging up their jerseys, The team doesn’t just have in field hockey.”
and people needing to quarantine, positivity going for them. They also Head coach Allison Kinniard
they’ve been in a tight spot. Despite work well together and are always said she is feeling excited to show
this, the team has continued to stay open to improving. Senior Audrey the team’s improvement next sea-
positive and those who were in- Knight loves the way her team- son.
jured helped by encouraging their mates interact. “Next season we will be young
team from the sidelines. “Dynamically the team was again but will have a lot more expe-
“I spent a majority of my time good; we worked well together, rience than we did this season.”
cheering on my team from the side- always tried to stay optimistic, were Although the past season wasn’t
lines because of a heart abnormality committed to the game, and were as successful as the team had
they accidentally found from my open in our communication if there hoped, they recognized the value
physical,” said senior Jada Sharp. were any problems,” Knight said. of continuously encouraging their
Fortunately, Sharp had a change of But there’s always room for teammates, especially the under-
luck. improvement. Allie Locke, a soph- classmen, which really shows good
“After a handful of tests they omore at LHS, believes this season sportsmanship.
found that it was not going to be didn’t accurately represent
the potential of her team.
“Our statistics at the end
of the season did not repre-
sent how well we improved
throughout the season,” stat-
ed Locke.
“We focused every day to
improve our hustle and effort
at practice and games. This
year’s senior night was hard
to watch.”
LHS senior Audrey Knight. Photo
Locke also expressed that she’s LHS Field Hockey team huddles up at a
courtesy of Knight. game. Photo courtesy of Locke.
a little worried about this year’sEntertainment 22
Lord of The Rings Prequel
TV series slotted for 2022 release
By E. Masten, Entertainment Editor
A new Lord of The Rings prequel (theonering.com). With a budget and I would rather have it later and
by Amazon has recently finished of $450 million, the first season is it be super good than having it now
filming. Information including reportedly the most expensive first and it just is ok,” he said.
writers, directors, actors, and much season of television ever produced. Two directors confirmed so far
more has been released over the The show has been approved for a for the series are Swedish-French
three years since it was director Charlotte
announced, building Brandstrom of The
both suspense and Witcher, and Span-
excitement for Middle ish director J.A.
Earth fans. Bayona of Jurassic
Eager Lord of the World: Fallen King-
Rings fans will still dom. The writers
have to wait nine long behind the series
months to see the first are confirmed to be
episode. The season is J.D. Payne of Star
set to premier on Sep- Trek: Beyond, and
tember 2, 2022. Fans Jungle Cruise, and
may be wondering Patrick McKay also
what the characters be of Jungle Cruise.
like, and whether the “They both
The only released frame of the upcoming Lord of the Rings TV series debut-
beloved wizard Gan- ing on Amazon Prime in 2022. Photo courtesy of BBS.
wrote Jungle Cruise
dalf makes an appear- and I wasn’t a
ance. minimum of five seasons, each with huge fan of it. I hope that they put
Canal Winchester resident, Matt eight to ten episodes (Esquire). together a more serious and less
Dwyer hopes the new series will LHS senior Gage Carlucci, an- cheesy show” said Carlucci.
live up to the mystical level of the other Lord of The Rings fan is eager Techradar.com reports that at
orignal books. to see the new LOTR series. least 39 actors have been casted
“With a glut of nostalgia re- “I wish it would come out right and at least one familiar character,
makes and reboots in Hollywood, now but I understand why the Galadriel will appear as a much
I hope Amazon does it’s due dil- release date is as far away as it is, younger elf.
igence in staying true to the Rogers said his ex-
source material of Tolkien’s pectations for the series
original books,” said Dwyer. are high.
The setting takes place “Honestly, this is
during the second age, thou- the first time hearing
sands of years before The about the show and I’m
Hobbit and Lord of The Rings excited about it. There’s
which take place in the third not much known about
age and include the Misty the time period so it all
Mountains, the Shire, the depends if it flows into
Island Kingdom of Numenor, Matt Dwyer. Gage Carlucci. the main story.”
and the elf capital of Lindon Photo courtesy of Dwyer. Photo courtesy of Carlucci.Entertainment 23
Squid Game Plays With Important Topics
Netflix hit new TV show touches on necessary themes
By L. Overby, Editorial Editor
Squid Game reminds everyday enough money to bring her fam- at LHS took a liking to 067 and 001.
people of the effects of capitalism ily together. Another character, “I found myself becoming very
on the working class. These top- Number 001, Oh Il-nam begins as attached to players 001 and 067
ics and the show all together are an innocent old man, but is later and was so nervous while watching
heavy and raw with its the show and hoping
execution. Children as nothing bad would
young as six are watch- happen to them,” Said
ing Squid Game, even Castle.
with its TV-MA rating “My favorite char-
according to The Guard- acter was Ali, because
ian. he showed innocence.
Rachael Culver, a He teaches that it is
senior at LHS explains okay to be genuine, but
plot of Squid Game. to never let that kind-
“Squid Game is a TV ness make you easily
Netflix’s popular TV series, Squid Games.
show about many people in South manipulated,” Culver said.
Photo courtesy of Google Images.
Korea who are suffering and des- “I don’t think that children
perate to get out of debt. They enter revealed as the mastermind behind should be exposed to this show
a competition full of deceiving the games. Number 199, Ali Ab- because it can be graphic at times,”
children’s dul, a Pakistani migrant worker in Culver said.
games which turn out to be deadly,” South Korea is eploited as a victim. “Its not fair for controversy to
she said. Emma Parsley, a junior at LHS spark from children watching a
Squid Game elaborates on topics was facinated with one of the fe- show that’s not for them,” Castle
such as sexual assault, debt, gang male characters. said.
violence, the elite, and poverty. “Kang Sae-Byeok’s backstory and People have different opinions
One of the main characters character development is amazing on Squid Game’s content and how
includes Number 067, Kang Sae- and you emotionally stick with her life is portrayed in the show, but
Byeok, a North Korean defector until the end,” Parsley said. nonetheless it has left a major im-
who joins the Squid Game to earn Cameron Castle, a sophomore pact on audiences.
Photo of Rachael Culver. Junior Emma Parlsey. LHS sophomore Cameron Castle.
Courtesy of Culver. Photo courtesy of Parsley. Photo courtesy of Castle.You can also read
