Explore Futures Trip

Written By: Abagayle Miller and Logan Sturgeon                                                              10/15/25

This Tuesday, the tenth-grade class of David Anderson High School went on their future career trip, exploring their options for what they want to do in life. Going to the career center, as well as visiting some local businesses like Stadium GM SuperStore, Highway Patrol, and Hickey Metal Fabrication.

Logan Sturgeon interviewed one of our tenth-grade students who attended the class trip, Ryan Yang, asking him a few questions. Sturgeon asked Yang, “What did you tour?” to which Yang replied, “We toured the construction site, the hotel, and then later came back and toured some of the jobs in the CCCTC.”. The tour provided students with numerous career options, including those that don’t require attending college. Letting them know they have several options ahead.

Sturgeon asked Yang, “What did you enjoy the most?”. “I enjoyed going to the sites and seeing the school building and what’s inside the walls and ceilings of the sights.”, Yang replied. Showing the variety of things the students experienced.

Several students have yet to make their minds up about going into trades, but not Yang, as Sturgeon asked him, “Do you think you’re going to the CCCTC?” to which Yang replied confidently, “No, I don’t think I am. I think I’m going to choose to go to college, but it’s still a fun option to keep open.”

The students were shown the benefits of getting into trades, as well as the importance of keeping an open mind for college. They still have a while till any final decisions have to be made. It was an amazing opportunity to experience what interests them!

This past week, on the 15th, sophomores and juniors took the PSAT. The PSAT is designed to help students prepare for the SAT. Mrs. Baker, our counselor, said, “The PSAT is the Proliminary SAT. It's also the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test, so it's really a practice version of the SAT. Juniors who take the test can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.” The National Merit Scholarship is an annual academic competition for U.S. high school students, managed by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to identify and honor high-achieving students. Students must take the PSAT in their Junior Year and meet the requirements to enter. The National Merit Scholarship Program is for recognition and university scholarships. The PSAT includes two major sections, Reading & Writing and Math.

A Look Into The Future

By: Sara Mayer    Sept. 29, 2025

On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center began its annual visits to 8th-grade students. The first couple of groups of students were from United, and the next couple of groups were from Leetonia. They also had Salem, Crestview, Wellsville, East Palestine, and Beaver Local visit.

They split into small groups of 15-20 students each. Each group visits a different lab every 10 minutes to explore everything the career center has to offer. 

They offer Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Health Academy, Information Technology, Landscape and Environmental Design, Precision Machining, Veterinary Science, and Welding.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Lisbon David Anderson 8th graders visited the Career Center to explore potential career paths they may be interested in pursuing in the future. On Tuesday, before they left, we asked a few of them about their feelings regarding the Career Center. We asked Bailie Malone what she would attend the career center for if she were in her junior year, and she said, “Cosmetology because I like doing hair, and then I could get a Job while being in college.” Izacc Edwards was asked if he would go for a half-day or full-day if he decided to go, and he said, “Half day so I can still live life and still go to school and learn.” Kalvin Rogers said, “No, because it’s not something I wanna do, I’d rather go to like an actual college,” when we asked him if he was given a chance to go to The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, would he go.  

On Thursday, after the students had visited the career center, we interviewed the same three students to see if anything had changed their thoughts about the Career Center. Most students actually change their minds about the Career Center after they visit and see what they actually have. You even get to go back to your sophomore year, and it will probably change again by the time you are a junior, because as humans, we change; that’s all we really do. Bailie Malone was asked if, after going on the trip to see what they have to offer, she still wants to pursue Cosmetology, and she said, “I think the Cosmetology was cool, but after seeing everything, I think I actually want to go for Health Academy.” We then asked Izacc Edwards if he still wanted to pursue welding, as he had previously planned, and he said, “It changed because Welding is one of the hardest classes to get into, and I also like animals, so I want to go for Veterinary Science.” We also asked Kalvin Rogers if, after seeing the Career Center did it changed his mind about wanting to go, and he said, “Actually, yeah, it did change because I found out you can go to the career center and still go to college, and I also saw the Criminal Justice class and it seemed pretty cool.” Overall, the students had a very nice and enjoyable trip to the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center.

Article By: Reagan Smith                            9-17-2025

When you hear the word "Homecoming”, you probably think of “under a starlit night” or other themes that have been going on for the last few years. This year, they are switching it up. This year's theme is “Under the Sea.” So get your flippers ready and dive into homecoming, because it is coming up soon. 

Homecoming is scheduled for October 4th, 2025, and will take place at the David Anderson Jr. Sr. High School Aux Gym. This has been where they have always had Homecoming, so get ready to dive into the music and dance with your friends, because it is going to be one of the best nights of your life. Some color ideas to consider are blues, greens, aquas, and tans. Be sure to add glitter and shimmer to make it resemble scales. For the ladies, some accessories that you could add include pearls, ankle bracelets, and various items such as starfish bracelets or necklaces, which can be incorporated into your outfit.

For the tickets, you can purchase them at the door. There is not going to be any pre-ordering of the tickets this year, and you can only get them at the door of the aux gym on the day of homecoming. According to the homecoming advisors, they have agreed that tickets for homecoming will not be available before the actual day of the event. The tickets are $10 each, and the homecoming event will take place from 7 pm to 10 pm.

In total, this year's homecoming is going to be a splash! So, get your dates, get everything ready, and dive into homecoming. Remember, just keep swimming towards homecoming, because it’s crashing in soon. Homecoming is October 4th, so get your flippers ready and jump into action for the dance. Have a blast, and we'll “sea” you at the dance.

By: Reagan Smith                       9/20/2025

Last Friday, the senior football players and cheerleaders had the opportunity to travel to McKinley to visit the kids and discuss various topics with them. Only the football and cheerleaders were allowed to visit the kids at McKinley Elementary School to discuss various topics with them. In this article, we will provide information about what happened on the trip.

What exactly happened on the McKinley trip? According to Marcus Miller, “we spent time with the kids in their lunches and went out with them on the playground.” Miller is a senior on the Blue Devils football team. Miller also said it was just the football and cheerleaders from the Blue Devils football teams.

What were the kids' reactions? Miller's response to this question was “they were excited and looking forward to meeting the football players and the cheerleaders.” They also got to play with the kids on the playground outside at McKinley Elementary, and just got to sit and eat with them at their lunches, and get to know them better.

What was talked about with the kids on the trip? Miller said, “Just a lot of introducing ourselves, getting to know them, and playing with them on the playground.” According to Mr.Miller, the children seemed to enjoy the seniors visiting them and being able to get a visit from their peers, knowing what they can look forward to if they take that path.

In conclusion, the trip to McKinley was enjoyable for everyone involved, including seniors, students, and all who attended. The children who got the visit from the seniors will have one of the most memorable experiences by far. They were able to play with their peers on the playground, discuss various topics with them, and learn new things that they might not have known before.

By: Elianna Alicea  9/21/25

The streets of Lisbon lit up on Saturday, September 20, as families, students, and visitors gathered downtown for the annual Johnny Appleseed Parade, a community tradition that has been celebrated since 1968.

The parade, part of the larger Johnny Appleseed Festival, featured a mix of marching bands, school groups, local businesses, and community organizations. Colorful floats rolled down Main Street, children scrambled for candy, and spectators cheered for performers.

“To me, it builds community spirit,” said Judy Noel, executive director of the Lisbon Area Chamber of Commerce. “Get together for two days of food, activities, contests… and it’s a tradition in Lisbon.”

Marching bands, cheerleaders, and youth sports teams added energy to the streets, while themed floats honored Johnny Appleseed’s legacy with apple blossoms, baskets, and costumed performers. Several historical demonstrations, including a replica log cabin, provided children with a hands-on experience of life in early Ohio.

“It gives the children a role model to look up to and just build tomorrow’s — even like building the log cabin — you’re setting work ethics, and I’m letting the children do it. I’m teaching them how to do it so that as they get older, they just have a little bit more to go on,” said Jerry Tyson, portraying Johnny Appleseed during the parade.

A highlight of the festival each year is the crowning of the Johnny Appleseed Festival queen. This year’s queen, Abby Ammon, said the event is all about community and fun. “We just focus on, like, bringing your family out. Have a great time! We offer rides, a variety of delicious food options, great bands, and exciting performances. "It's a great opportunity to enjoy quality time with family and friends," Ammon said.

As the last floats passed and the crowd began to disperse, the parade left a lasting impression on attendees. The Johnny Appleseed Grand Parade continues to celebrate Lisbon’s heritage, bringing together families, schools, and local organizations in a weekend of fun, tradition, and hometown pride.