After a year off, we were lucky enough to welcome back Yough Senior High School’s Annual Talent Show! The show was brought to the school by student council and showcased the talents of many students and staff. Taking place December 19, Julie Shuber and Frankie Yuvan were the MCs for the show. The talent included performances by some Yough teachers, chamber choir, winter guard, Mourning Good, Lizzy Olexik, Ava Hiles, William Probert, Orie Trice, Caliope Young, Billy Spell, Chloe Buchko, Chris Troup, Brayden Miller, Harley Wilson, Alexys Detterline, Crystal Hosey, Luke Vinoski, Abigail Dodson, Max Ludwick, Lindsay Moskyok, Cullen Cooper, Josh Hall, Bryce Middlekauf, Trystan Harshbarger, Gillian Bologa, Ethan Baker, Peyton Benner, and Mrs. Chmay. 

Student council would like to thank everyone that participated in the show and those who came to watch. Some of the profits will be donated to the Red Cross.

The Annual Volleyball Tournament was held on December 17th this year. There were 16 total teams and it was a fight to get into the playoffs. Without the West Newton Warlocks in the competition, it was exciting to see who else would come out on top this year. The winning team – who dominated throughout the day – was Roddy Wave Elite. Congratulations on your win! After talking with Mrs. Roddy, she stated, “I expected the team that won was going to win.” It was a group of dominant athletes; Raidon Kuroda, Joey Weinhoffer, Nathaniel Bell, Addison Seanor, Ella Hixson, Olivia Singer, and Brea King. After seeing the winning team, the teachers were nervous for the game held on the half-day before winter break. After asking what he was thinking before the game, Mr. Cannizzaro commented, “Don’t get hurt, don’t embarrass yourself, and try to make a few good plays.” Despite their effort – and some assistance from the judges – the teachers still lost their matches against the students. That makes three years in a row where the students have won! A much deserved thank you goes to Mrs. Roddy and Mr. Craze for organizing the tournament, offering their classroom for the day, and their effort to ensure the day went smoothly.