Inexpensive Summer Fun

Theresa A. Cantu

During the summer, you may hear your friends talking about their fabulous, luxurious vacations or their frequent trips to Cedar Point. Trips like these not in your budget? This doesn’t mean that you can’t have your share of summer fun. There are lots of things to do, and places to go, that hardly cost a thing.

Beach Fun- It doesn’t cost a dime to visit the beach, except for the gas it takes to get there. Even if you don’t like going to the beach to suntan or swim, you can still get a volleyball game or a Frisbee game going with your friends. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, sit down to enjoy a cost-free homemade picnic. If you don’t mind splurging a few dollars, there are often many places near public beaches that sell ice cream all summer. Counties in Ohio in which you can easily access the public beaches of Lake Erie are Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake, and Ashtabula.

Baseball Games- You don’t have to be a sports fanatic to have fun at a Cleveland Indian’s game. The excitement and Cleveland pride are enough to get almost anyone into the game, especially on a beautiful sunny day. Bleacher seats are only $10 each, have a great view, and get a lot of home runs balls, so have your mitts ready! If you go, try to eat before you go in to claim your seat. They will check your bags and confiscate any food items, and the food at the stadium is pricey.

Museums- If you enjoy admiring artwork or learning more about history, museums are a great place to go. A great amount of them don’t charge for admission. Two nearby museums are the Oberlin Art Museum and the Cleveland Art Museum. If you enjoy spending time surrounded by the serenity of nature, park somewhere in Oberlin, take a walk, enjoy the scenery, and admire the ancient pieces displayed in the museum. If the bustling excitement of city life is more for you, stroll through Cleveland and check out all the monumental sights on your way to the museum.

Backyard Barbeque- Barbeques are a great way to have fun with family and friends when the weather is nice. To reduce costs, have certain guests contribute to the meal by bringing needed food and drink items. All you need to do is supply the space and the cooking materials (grill, spatula, coals, etc.). Outdoor games such as Frisbee and corn hole are fun for everyone. If you don’t own anything of the like, ask someone to bring theirs so there will be something fun for everyone to do. You might even inspire someone and get invited to their barbeque!

Underclassmen Exam Schedule

Underclassmen: Spring exams are here! Remember, ALL STUDENTS MUST BE IN THEIR EXAMS BY 8:58 OR THEY WILL BE MARKED TARDY. ALL TEACHERS HOLD THE RIGHT TO DENY LATE STUDENTS ADMITTANCE TO EXAMS.

Monday/Tuesday, June 6 & 7, 2011: Review in classes, regular start time

Wednesday , June 8, 2011: Delayed start

• 1, 8:58-10:41
• 5, 10:45-10:58
• 6, 11:02-11:15
• 7, 11:19-11:32
• 8, 11:36-11:49
• 9, 11:53-12:06
• 10, 12:10-12:23
• 11, 12:27-2:10

Thursday, June 9, 2011:

• 2, 8:58-10:41
• 5, 10:45-10:58
• 6, 11:02-11:15
• 7, 11:19-11:32
• 8, 11:36-11:49
• 9, 11:53-12:06
• 10, 12:10-12:23
• 3, 12:27-2:10

Friday, June 10, 2011

• 4, 8:58-10:41
• 5, 10:45-10:58
• 6, 11:02-11:15
• 7, 11:19-11:32
• 8, 11:36-11:49
• 9, 11:53-12:06
• 10, 12:10-12:23
• 12, 12:27-2:10

As many times as you’ve all heard this, it’s still true and very important: Make sure you prepare thoroughly for the exam, get enough rest, and eat a good breakfast.

Senior Exam & Graduation Schedule

Seniors: The end of the year is approaching fast, and everyone is excited for graduation and summer.  With only a few weeks of school left, now is the time to start prepping for exams and finishing up last minute tasks.

Senior Exam Schedule:

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 is senior review day for exams

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 is the day of finals for periods 2, 4, 5-10, and 12.

Thursday, June 2, 2011 is the day of finals for periods 1, 3, 5-10, and 11

Senior Graduation Dates:

Friday, June 3, 2011 is the Senior Breakfast at Carlisle Nature Center at 8:30 a.m., attendance will be taken. At 10:00 a.m. there is a MANDATORY graduation practice at the First Baptist Church, anyone who does not come to this practice will not be allowed to walk. Seniors must arrive at the First Baptist Church by 6:15 p.m. for the graduation ceremony.

Friday, June 10, 2011 is the last day graduates can turn in the “Request for Final Transcript” form. All graduates going to college in the fall need to do so.

Things to do Before Graduation:

• Select appropriate footwear to wear during the graduation ceremony
• Pay any outstanding library fines or school fees. STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING FEES WILL NOT GRADUATE
• Relax

Things to do Before College: 

• Make sure your housing contract and meal plan selection is turned in 
• Discuss with your roommate(s) who is bring what for the dorm; 
• Schedule and attend your college orientation, most colleges will put a hold on your account, disabling you from scheduling classes until you attend orientation 
• Browse the course catalog and get a general idea of the classes you’d like to take in the fall before registering.  
• Meet with an advisor from your college to make sure you will meet the core requirements with your class selection 
• Go to the campus and familiarize yourself; time the walk between your classes and your dorm and find little things you’ll need to know like where the laundry facilities and clinic are located

Congratulations KHS Band & Choir!

By Theresa Cantu

Back in February, the KHS Band and Symphonic Choir participated in the Lorain County District OMEA Contest and received “superior” ratings, allowing them to continue on to State Contest. Other bands and choral groups participating are from high schools all over the state that have also received “superior” ratings. 

Both groups will be attending their designated contest on Friday May 6, 2011. The band will be performing at Westlake High and the Choir will be performing at Highland High in Medina. Participating students have been putting in a great amount of time and hard work to be able to attend, as well as Mrs. Jennifer Trakas (director of KHS Symphonic choir) and Miss ConnieMarie Whitehouse (director of the KHS band). Unfortunately, the events are private and the public cannot come to watch, but if you know a member of the Symphonic Choir or Band, wish them luck! 

Prom Essentials

Prom is full of surprises so you should make sure you’re prepared! 

Have a strap on your camera and keep it around your wrist to avoid dropping it. There will be a lot of people around and space is cramped.  Someone could easily bump in to you causing you to drop and break your camera.

Make sure you have at least $20.00 in cash on you. The smaller the bills, the better and have at least $1.00 in change. If your cell phone dies you may need to use a payphone. 

Don’t forget your state-issued ID at home.  You never know when you’ll be in a situation where you need to identify yourself. 
 

Comact Mirror with Oil Blotting Sheets,
Forever 21, $3.80

Pack a compact mirror. You’ll use it for everything from touching up your lipstick to checking for food in your teeth. 

Pocket Bac ®, Bath & Body Works, $1.50 each

Take along a small bottle of hand sanitizer. The line to the bathroom will be five miles long and you may want to sanitize your hands before sitting down to dinner after touching a million door handles and posing for pictures with everyone.

The Mr. & Mrs.  Minimergency ® Kit is the perfect essential for your prom clutch and your purse every day.

Sephora, $13

The kit includes Blistex® Lip Ointment, dental floss, emery board, clear nail polish, one nail polish remover pad, hair spray, clear elastics, earring backs, one stain remover towelette, double-sided tape, mending kit, 1 deodorant towelette, 1 small latex-free bandage, one Tampax Pearl Compax® regular tampon, and one packet of two tablets of Advil®. All items in the kit are TSA approved for travel.

Girls Softball Team featured in ESPN Magazine

The KHS Girls softball team is basking in the spotlight after a recent mention in ESPN magazine. The girls are 15-0 this season and ranked 40^th nationally.

The girls will be playing the Prebis Memorial Tournament Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at home.

Wish the girls luck at their tournament and for  the rest of the season.

Sleep Tight; Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite!

Theresa Cantu

Imagine you’re enjoying a summer vacation with your family while staying at a nice hotel. All is fun and exciting until you come home to find that your suitcase is crawling with insects!

The typical bed bug is the size of a pen tip. www.nationalpost.com

These little critters are commonly referred to as bed bugs. Despite their name, they are not only found around beds but all furniture types. They are extremely resilient, allowing them to survive in environments of all temperatures and humidity levels. Adult bed bugs grow to be four to five millimeters long and 1.5 to three millimeters wide, making them difficult to spot from a distance. They suck the blood of animals and humans, leaving a red blotchy rash. They reproduce quickly by injecting fluids directly into the abdomen of another member of the bed bug colony.

You can avoid bringing these blood-suckers home by taking a few precautions when purchasing used furniture or vacationing. When buying used furniture, request to see it first and check between cushions for infestations. Female bed bugs lay their eggs in the screw holes of the woodwork, which should also be checked. When staying at an inn or hotel, check the sheets, between the bed and the mattress, and between the cushions of chairs. Take a flashlight and shine it at the foot of the bed and behind the headboard to check for evidence of bugs. If there is an infestation, molted skins, droppings and bed bug carcasses will be visible in the light. If spotted report the infestation immediately to the manager of the establishment, as they spread quickly.

Avoid bringing bed bugs, as the treatment required to get rid of them is very inconvenient and expensive! The infested furniture needs to be burned, the entire house or establishment must be fumigated and all clothes will need to be dry cleaned twice. To learn more about avoiding and preventing bed bugs, visit http://www.bedbuginfo.com.