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NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 2012

NC PUBLICATIONS:HOMECOMING


NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 2012

by Ben Alderfer, Peyton Crantford & Staff

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TABLE OFCONTENTS

SPIRIT WEEK 4PEP RALLY 8Tailgate 14

PLAY BY PLAY 24FIRST HALF PHOTOS 26

PARADE 32ADMINISTRATORS 36

Warren 38LOCKER ROOM 40CHEERLEADERS 42

MARCHING BAND 44SECOND HALF PHOTOS 46

THE DANCE 52CLOSING 58

After a week of hype, the football team storms out of the locker room ready for a fi ght. With a large crowd of alumni returning Homecoming was the biggest turnout for a home football game yet. Photo by Bilal Jawed

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Students cross the parking lot at the end of Camo Day. Each day of Homecoming week had its own theme where students are encouraged to dress up for the school day. Photo by Maddie Burdick

GETTINGSPIRITEDHomecoming DRAWS NEAR, STUDENTS SHOW THEIR SPIRIT

MONDAY:SUPERHERO

TUESDAY:WILD WEST

WEDNESDAY:CAMOUFLAGE

THURSDAY:FUN IN THE SUN

FRIDAY:CLASS COLORS

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Left: Senior Mai Smith shows her spirit week attire on Fun

in the Sun Day. Each day of the week has its own theme

for students to dress up. Top Middle: Senior Paige Imel

poses for the camera in her camo attire. Bottom Middle: A student shows her spirit on Superhero Day. Right: Senior

Nathan Lowe rehearses in Jazz Lab band while showing

his spirit in his Wild West attire. Photo by Emma Sterry

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Photo by Abbie Wineland

Photo by Arden Price Photo by Mason Freese

With the Marching Panthers at their back the Dance Team works to get the crowd riled up. Every year both groups help get NC ready for the night’s big game, Homecoming. Photo by Jake Smith

FIRED UPFROM WALL TO WALL NC CROWDS THE GYMNASIUMPacked seats, blaring cheers from the crowd and fans decked out in school colorsare what a Homecoming week is all about. This year was no exception.

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Photo by Jake Smith

Photo by Jake Smith Photo by Jake Smith

Top Left: Senior Alexis Johnson sings alongside the rest of the Northernaires. It’s tradition for a choir to open the Pep Rally with the National Anthem. Bottom Left: Senior Mai Smith shows her senior spirit decked out in her class color, black. On the last day of Homecoming week each class is told to wear their color. Middle: Senior Class President Mark Rogers prepares to address the school. It is his job to get students spirited and prepared for the game. Right: A member of the dance team received a thunderous applause in response to his performance. Usually consisting of mostly girls, this year three boys stole the show with their moves.

Photo by Jake Smith

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The Marching Panthers march into the Tailgate preparing for their fi rst performance of the night. Along with the Tailgate, the marching band performs a pregame show and a half-time show for every home game. Photo by Ben Alderfer

TailgateTHE ALUMNI

ASSOCIATION HOSTS THE

ANNUAL Tailgate

Q&A with NC Alumna Sonja Cantor

What year did you graduate from N.C.?

1977

What was the football team’s reputation?

We were pretty good.

What changed about NC since you attended the school?Diversity, which is a good

thing. There are many different kinds of students as

well as more opportunities for them. Also, the school is much

more strict than it use to be. You can’t get away with some

things today that you could when I was in high school.

A bounce house is set up at the Alumni Tailgate for kids of all ages. This was just one of many different activities the Tailgate offered, including a free meal. Photo by Kathleen Altice

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Photo by Paige StarkeyPhoto by Kathleen Altice

Far Left: Students sit and converse at the annual Homecoming Tailgate. Entrance to the Tailgate cost $5 this year. That money bought students and alumni access to varieties of food and games. Middle: JEL students cook and serve food for the students and alumni at the Tailgate before the Homecoming game. JEL was preparing to open their in-house restaurant, The Light Cafe. Top Right: Dean Marla Palacios speaks with two alumni at the Tailgate. This is Palacios’ first year as a dean at North Central. Bottom Right: Students dance to music playing at the Tailgate for Homecoming. The level of excitement for the Homecoming game against Warren Central was palpable for those who attended the Tailgate beforehand.

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Photo by Paige Starkey Photo by Olivia Satterfield

Photo by Jake Smith

Left: Students watch as members of various performing arts groups perform at the Tailgate. Later in the evening the entire marching band performed for the attendees.

Bottom: Student plays cornhole at the Tailgate before the Homecoming game. Cornhole has become a fixture at most NC events.

Photo by Jake Smith Photo by Kathleen Altice

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Photo by Ben Alderfer

Far Left: Marching Band performs at the Homecoming Tailgate for all the alumni and students. The Marching Panthers also performed at half-time on the football field.

Middle: Some fans chose green over school colors for the Homecoming game. Morph suits have become more popular among young people in recent years.

Bottom: Alumnus Karen Porter sits and enjoys the Tailgate before the game. Her husband, Joe Porter, long-time NC math teacher, retired last year.


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Photo by Ben Alderfer

Junior Michael Loggan winds up for a pass in the fi rst of the Homecoming game against Warren Central. Loggan threw a 66 yd.. touchdown pass to Tony Davie in the fi rst half. The score going into the locker room after the second quarter was 7-7. Photo by Bilal Jawed

PLAYBYPLAYHere are the tweets from @nchslivesports, as they appeared during the game...

Panthers kick off with Warren Central about underway for Homecoming.

Warren Central wins the toss and elects to receive... and we are underway

Warriors go three and out on first possession. Panthers ball at their own 16

Panthers go three and out, hurt by penalties Schupay punts to the Warren 33 yd. line. First down warriors

Warriors again go three and out punt to the NC 27 yd. line panthers take over

Panthers with second three and out in a row, fake punt snapped to Jeff Harris for an NC first down

Panthers convert again on 3rd down out to midfield

Panthers stopped on 3rd down drive stalls at the Warren 48 Schupay punts to the Warren 15 first down warriors

The NC defense holds for another three and out Demetrius Webb fields the punt at the Warren 44

End of the first quarter still scoreless. Panthers with a 4th and 19 from the Warren 48

Schupay’s punt downed at the two yard line

Warren gets their first big gain on a 13 yd. run to the NC 15 first down warriors

Warren pass on third down is incomplete. 4th down from their own 21

Panthers take over from their own 30 after the punt. 8:22 left in the half

Panthers again go three and out. Schupay kicks it short to the NC 35 7:18 left

Touchdown Warren with 5:42 left in the half 1 yd. TD run

Panthers score! Michael Loggan hits Tony Davie on a wheel route for a 66 yd. TD!

Caito extra point ties it at 7 all 3:39 remaining in the half

Warren gains a first down on a 17 yd. pass, play negated by illegal motion 2:03 remaining. Warren Punt downed at the NC 39

Holding on 3rd down brings back a Michael Loggan first down run, 3rd and 15 run stopped short, 1:29 left in half panthers will punt

Warren goes 3 and out 13 seconds remaining Warren to punt

1 second left panthers ball from their own 30. Michael Loggan kneels to end the half 7-7

2nd half just about underway on the North side tied 7-7. NC receives kick to start second half

James Mitchell takes the kick out to the Warren 24

Panthers go three and out 10:32 left in the 3rd Warriors ball

Roughing the kicker extends the Warren drive to the NC 38 first down

QB scramble for 7 yds Along with a face mask penalty leads to 3rd and 2 big run gives Warren a first down to the NC 14

3rd and 6 from the NC 11 pass incomplete 4th down field goal attempt upcoming... The kick is no good wide left!

Warren drive stalls at the NC 42. Warren punt travels 29 yds fair caught by Webb at the NC 13

TWEETS FROM THE GAME

OOOO

2:47 in the 3rd and Panthers start their drive with incomplete pass

Panthers go for it on 4th and 1 QB sneak is stuffed Warren with a 22 yard run followed by a one yard TD scamper

Extra point missed Warren leads 13-7 1:50 remaining in 3rd

Loggan sacked on first down run for a loss on 2nd down.

Loggan’s third down attempt intercepted 2 point conversion is good Warren leads 21-7

James Mitchell returns kickoff 104 yards for TD on final play of 3rd quarter. After Caito extra point Warren leads 21-14Seconds after his TD James Mitchell says he feels “electrified”

Warren takes the kick to their own 40 10:15 left

Long pass play ends with block in the back Warren advances to NC 26. Ensuing play ball fumbled out of bounds at the NC 9

2nd and goal from the 3 9:00 left. Touchdown Warren on a 3 yd. run. Extra point is good 28-14 Warren

NC takes control at their own 35. 8:50 remaining

Fumble on the handoff recovered by Warren take over at the NC 34

Field goal is no good from Warren. Score is still 28-14

Michael Loggan sacked on the play

Timeout North Central, 5:56 left in the game

Punt by Christian Schupay

Warren driving, 4:26 left in the game, still 28-14

Turnover on downs, Panthers ball on their own 8. 1:30 left in the game

Warren Central takes a knee. Warren wins, 28-14, final

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OSenior Jalen Mcintyre runs down the sideline while several Warren players try to catch him. Mcintyre was a constant fi eld presence throughout the game, though he did not score a touchdown all night. Photo by Bilal Jawed

OUT OFTHE GATEAS THE GAME BEGINS NC KEEPS UP WITH WARRIORSPacked seats, blaring cheers from the crowd and fans decked out in school colors is what a Homecoming football game is all about and this year’s September 14 game was no exception. The stadium was packed with students, alumni, parents and community supporters coming out to support the football team as they played conference rival Warren Central. Although the students usually garner more attention because of their theme of the night, the parents were just as enthusiastic. Running back Jalen McIntyre’s mother Renee McIntyre sat front row ringing her bell, shaking her pon-poms and cheering her son on throughout the game. “I love coming to the games and supporting my son but I do pray for his safety before every game” McIntyre said. Like McIntyre, Julie Rogers, mother of sophomore Jack Rogers came to the game to support her son. “Even though he is not playing right now I love coming out to the games and cheering him on. But since he is just a sophomore I hope that he just keeps developing as a player” Rogers said. Looking up into the parent section one can see from the “that’s my boy” buttons, the school color clothing and the sheer look of pride on the parents faces that the parents were key in this game.

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Left: North Central’s offensive line tries to hold

off the Warren defense. Despite their best efforts,

quarterback Michael Loggan was sacked twice in the

second half. Middle: Junior Christian Schupay punts on

a fourth down. During the first half Schupay was part

of a successful fake punt that resulted in a North Central first down. Top RIght: An

injured North Central player gets looked at by trainers. All the players on the field kneeled when this player

was helped off for medical attention. Bottom Right: The

North Central mascot poses for a picture . The Panther

makes appearances at most sporting events, and often

leads students in cheers. Photo by Jake Smith


Photo by Jake Smith

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Photo by Jake Smith

Top Left: Senior Philip Caito prepares for an extra

point attempt. Caito had two successful extra point attempts. He did, however,

miss one field goal attempt in the second half. Bottom

Left: A Warren Central player watches as a referee settles a dispute between either team.

Right: Junior Michael Loggan prepares for the snap. Loggan threw for one touchdown and one interception in the game.

Photo by Bilal Jawed



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Elementary school students anxiously await the start of the Homecoming parade.. Every year the parade takes off as soon as the Homecoming court is introduced. Photo by Ben Alderfer

ON THEMARCHGROUPS FROM ALL AROUND THE TOWNSHIP COME TOGETHERThe banner parade during half-time was full of surprises. Students from Hilltop made their first appearance during half-time, along with clubs from Washington Township middle schools, like Northview, Westlane and Eastwood. Fox Hill’s banner turned out to be a fan favorite. “They all looked so cute and I liked how their banner was done in finger paint” senior Leslie Kimbrough said. “At first I couldn’t decide between Fox Hill and Westlane,” Ra’naa Goldman, senior, said, “but Fox Hill took the cake.”

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Top: Students gather behind the All for Children banner at half-time. Different clubs

representing a vast majority of the school come together

to march at half-time in the Homecoming parade.

Bottom Left: Students from every segment of the school

population march at half-time. While the parade is

happening the Marching Band is performing on the field. Bottom Middle: Fox Hill

students dance around their banner at half-time. Not only do the students show up but

so does the administrators and staff.

Photo by Arden Price

Photo by Arden PricePhoto by Arden Price

Middle: Current and former Westlane students march behind their banner at half-time. Each Middle and Elementary School makes a banner for the parade.

Bottom: A student shows her spirit in the Homecoming parade. Every student has the chance to walk around the track with any organization they are a part of.

Photo by Arden PricePhoto by Arden Price

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As the Homecoming parade banners pass by, Assistant Principal Tymika Payne helps the marchers keep pace. Every administrator attends the football games to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Photo by Ben Alderfer

THE OTHER

SIDEA DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

OF THE GAME THROUGH THE WARREN SIDE

The Warren Central High School Athletic Director, Marques Clayton, played

football, as a defensive back in both high school and college. Prior to being named Warren Central High School’s newest athletic director, Clayton was one of Warren High School’s

football coaches. Warren Central celebrated

their Homecoming two short weeks ago. The school, like

North Central, celebrated with a spirit week where students dressed up according to the

theme of the day. The various themes included superhero, men in black, celebrity look

alike, dress up day, and school colors. The Warren Central

teachers also participated in the excitement. The teachers

had their own themed days which included a high school

flashback day where the teachers wore what they

would have worn during their high school years. Warren Central also held a talent

show, Warren’s Got Talent, and a bonfire during their

Homecoming week. Photo by Bilal Jawed

Left: From behind the Warren sideline, the opposition look upon the NC stands. Homecoming is the most attended football game of the season, with the largest student section. Top Middle: The Warren Cheerleaders stay spirited even though there is not much of a section to lead. Top Right: Warren Athletic Director (See info to the left). Bottom Right: A wide receiver for Warren lines up before the play starts. In the middle of the second quarter the score is 7-7.


Photo by Bilal Jawed Photo by Bilal Jawed

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Coach Shelton gives the team a critique of their fi rst half performance in the locker room at half-time. After the team came back on the fi eld they were fi red up and ready to go. Photo by Bilal Jawed

DOWN TOBUSINESSWITH HOPES OF WINNING THE TEAM PREPARES FOR THE SECOND HALFTop Right: Darius Latham, 12, sits down with a teammate at half-time. Off the field Latham goes by the name “Big Business” dating back to the days when he sold candy in classes. Bottom Right: One of the coaches gives the team a few tips on how to succeed in the second half.



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Bottom Left: A JV cheerleader stands in front of the student section while

leading the students in a panther cheer. Although

some chants are led by the students most are led by the cheerleaders. Center: Both

the JV and Varsity squads work together to make a five pillar formation. Throughout the game the Cheerleaders

make one of their several formations.

Photo by Olivia HawesPhoto by Olivia Hawes

TIME FORA CHEERTHE CHEERLEADERS WORK TOGETHER TO HYPE UP THE STUDENT SECTION

Top Left: Both Varsity and JV cheerleaders lead the students in a chant celebrating a touchdown. Top Right: Senior Emily Brizzi poses next to the panther for a quick picture in the third quarter. At the time the score was 13-7 Warren. Bottom: In one of their signature formations the Cheerleaders perform the panther rumble. As they start many of the students quickly join in.


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Photo by Olivia Hawes

MARCHING PANTHERSWHILE KEEPING

THE BEAT THE MARCHING BAND

PERFORMS ALL NIGHT LONG

During practice the drum majors honored one player

with some kind of silver lanyard for being a model

marcher. For the Tailgate it played “Eleanor Rigby” and the fi ght song. Every time the players marched, the drummers did a series of

choreographed hops, skips and jumps. It played the “tag” every time the Panthers got

a fi rst down or a touchdown. It also played the “Jaws”

theme song. To the beat of the drums, the players sometimes

chanted things such as “1st and 10, do it again.” The

players talked and goofed with each other. When the opposing team scored the freshmen had to do push-

ups. The seniors had to when NC scored. At half-time, the

band played “Lady Madonna,” “Eleanor Rigby,” and the fi ght

song.

The marching Panthers move from the Tailgate to the stadium in anticipation of their pregame performance. Even though this is the only game where they perform at a Tailgate, they always have a performance before the game. Photo by Bilal Jawed

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Senior Drum Major Ben Wichser leads the band in their Tailgate performance. Every year three band members are chosen from a pool of applicants to be the Drum Majors. Photo by Ben Alderfer

FINISHING THE JOB

THE TEAM HUDDLES UP

BEFORE THE NEXT HALF STARTS

Coach Jonathon Kirschner walks through the upcoming drive for the offense. After every drive the squad huddles up to review what works and what does not. Photo by Ben Alderfer

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Left: The last of the team makes their way through the helmet after half-time. The inflatable is blown up before every game and deflated afterward. Right: Loggan congratulates a fellow teammate after a big completion down the field. The drive ended in a punt from North Central’s 42 yard line.

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Photo by Ben AlderferPhoto by Bilal Jawed

Junior Michael Loggan stands on the sidelines recovering from a hit to the groin. The IHSAA cracked down on injuries this year, focusing on concussion-prevention. Many students were not able to participate due to these new regulations. Photo by Ben Alderfer

An sideline judge stands ready watching the play unravel before him. On the very same play Warren scored their second touchdown in the third quarter bringing the score to 13-7. Photo by Ben Alderfer

Two students join in the fun at the Homecoming Dance. For the fi rst time this year, the dance was held at the CEC instead of the student center at NC. Photo by Dylan Mathis

HANDS IN THE AIRWITH THEIR SPIRITS HIGH, MANY STUDENTS COME TO THE DANCE

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Left: All of the candidates for Homecoming Court pose for a picture before the final decision is announced. From left to right Wade Stallings, Madison Long, MArk Rogers, Brianna Holt, Darius Latham, Lydia Burke, Abigail Kirk, Mason Freese, Jordan Haskins and Tia Ewing.Right: Seniors Mason Freese and Tia Ewing smile for the camera after they were crowned

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Photo by Ben AlderferPhoto by Ben Alderfer

Photo by Ben Alderfer Photo by Dylan Mathis

Far Left: Senior Jackson Short, dances to music at Homecoming in the CEC. It was the first time a school dance was held there.

Middle: Sophomore Allie Prien takes cover as dancers start to converge around her. Along with a DJ and refreshments, everyone was offered a chance to get their picture taken by a photographer.

Top Right: .A student shows her spirit for the camera in the midst of the Homecoming Dance. Any student from the school is allowed to attend the dance for a charge of $5. Bottom Right: Junior Class President Michael Schmahl takes one of his peers for a spin on the dance floor. With a mix of different music throughout the night almost everyone hears a song they like.Photo by Ben Alderfer

Photo by Dylan Mathis

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Photo by Dylan Mathis

Toward the end of the second half many fans start leaving the stands and make their way to the gates. Every game many students begin to leave in the fourth quarter as the game has been decided for the most part. Photo by Abbie Wineland

WINDINGDOWNFANS BEGIN TO DISPERSE AS THE NIGHT COMES TO A CLOSEThe student section was filled with juniors who were readily cheering on their NC football team while wearing all black attire. Standing behind the seniors, the juniors represented their class with the occasional class cheer and 2014 chants. Juniors came out to the game to support their panthers and the majority of the juniors believed that the football team had a fair chance at winning. Many juniors wore black and participated in the unofficial school blackout. The blackout allowed for all grades to be unified in cheering their football team. Many of the juniors left before the game was actually over, but some stayed until the very end.

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As the night ends, many fans make their way down the plaza to their vehicles. The new plaza was dedicated in 2010 along with a brand new locker room for the athletes. Photo by Abbie Wineland

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After a close game the Panthers come together and huddle around Coach Keith Shelton in the south end zone. After every game the team circles around Shelton and reviews how the game went. Photo by Ben Alderfer


NC PUBLICATIONS: HOMECOMING STAFFEditorsBen AlderferPeyton Crantford

Reporters & PhotographersHayley AlderKathleen AlticeRyann ArguelloJoe AtterholtRoman BaisaRae’onna BannonJerome BinghamCharlie BlumWill BlumHenry BootsTaylor BrownSierra BuntinMaddie BurdickKyle BydlonJack CagnassolaJoanna CanfieldSarah CarlsonClaudia CraigMaggie CummingIndia DavisJessica DiegoDaniel DzubayJohn FernkasMason FreeseOwen Friesen

Dan HaagMatt HaskellOlivia HawesRyan HayesJordan HollowayBilal JawedJack JudgeJames KellerAbby KirkDanny KleschickSean KuhnWill LazaronZakk MabreyElizabeth MannheimerAbby MarkDylan MathisEmma MerrellBrandi MetzgerIzzie MillerMichael MitchellZoe NashAlex NationErin O’FarrellSam PetersonPhilip PrattArden PriceCarley PrimaveraSam RoachJames RogersGrace SaintJack Satrom

Olivia SatterfieldKelsey SchenckTrevor ShirleyCaroline SkulskiJake SmithDymond SpellsPaige StarkeyKurt StegemillerCourtney SternEmma SterryNick StewartNatalie StuckerHannah ThomasAubrey WellsJalen WilsonAbbie WinelandKari WocialJacob Zeller

AdviserTom Gayda

Student TeacherRebecca Grober

Special thanks to:Chuck Jones, athletic directorPaul Loggan, assistant athletic directorAnita Walther, athletic office secretaryNorth Central administration

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