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  • Closing Central-Hower sad but necessary

    Thursday, May 19, 2005 By: the Visor Editorial Board

    Declining enrollment and school location are just two of the factors in the Akron Board of Education's proposal to close Central-Hower High School. While the closing of any school is always difficult

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  • Florida's new law makes everyone a target for gun carriers: WHAT'S THE DEAL?

    Thursday, May 19, 2005 By: Tim Magaw

    With its sandy beaches and deliciously plump oranges, the state of Florida always seemed like a pleasant place to visit. But with the passage of its new "Stand Your Ground" law, the Sunshine State ma

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  • Student council is recognized, but why not top 10 of the class?: A LEASE ON LIFE

    Thursday, May 19, 2005 By: Elise Yahner

    High school is winding down for the Class of 2005 as it prepares to graduate. On that awaited Sunday, gowns will be pressed, speeches will be ready, and diplomas will be signed. However, there is on

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  • Hoban a Schools of Distinction finalist

    Thursday, May 19, 2005 By: Tim Magaw, compiler

    Hoban is one of 60 finalists for a Schools of Distinction Award, sponsored by Intel and Scholastic. Hoban's entry is in the Mathematics Achievement category. More than 3,300 schools participated in

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  • Senior responds to God's call by enrolling at Borromeo Seminary

    Thursday, May 19, 2005 By: Bryan Fair

    Senior Adam Nestor has dedicated his life to responding to God's call, and this has led him to enroll at Borromeo Seminary. To those who know him well, this comes as no surprise.Nestor is a Eucharist

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  • Seniors enjoy field day reward for canned food drive effort

    Thursday, May 19, 2005 By: Ryan Norris

    Under fair skies and budding trees, the senior class enjoyed a picnic and field day May 5 at Dowed Field. The event was a reward for the seniors' top performance in the canned food drive, collecting

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  • Hoban debates world issues in Model UN at Youngstown State

    Thursday, May 19, 2005 By: Alex Bluebond

    On April 29, the United Nations met not in New York, but instead at Youngstown State University. Actually, it was a model UN exercise for high school students.Eight Hoban students joined delegates fr

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  • DREAM CARS: How do the cars teens really drive measure up to the cars they want?

    Thursday, May 19, 2005 By: Meryl Swiatek and Elise Yahner

    Cars play a very important role in the lives of most teen-agers. Turning 16 is a significant milestone because it is the age at which a teen can get a driver's license, and a license represents freed

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  • Adrenaline Rush tops other five energy drinks in Visor test

    Thursday, May 19, 2005 By: Elise Yahner

    Since the dawn of Red Bull, every beverage company has created its own energy-enhancing drink. With all the brightly colored cans, containing unheard-of ingredients, it's hard to tell which is best.I

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  • Q: Do you think energy drinks really work?: VOICES IN THE CROWD

    Thursday, May 19, 2005 By: Meryl Swiatek, compiler

    A: "I had Red Bull once, but it was so gross I couldn't finish it so I don't think it helped." --Karen Goske '05A: "You can feel a boost after you drink one, but Amped is much better than Red Bull.

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The Visor Archbishop Hoban High School Akron, OH
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At-a-glance

Though bad-weather cancellations continued to plague the boys tennis team, the season finished on a high note with the Knights taking second place at the North Coast League meet, tied with Lake Cathol
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After recovering from a four-game losing streak,, the softball team has built an 11-7 record and is 10-1 in the North Coast League.The team lost 4-3 at home to St. Vincent-St. Mary May 3. The Knights
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You can call the Hoban Knights baseball team butter, because it's on a roll. Winners of seven straight, the Knights hold an 18-5 record, including a record of 9-4 in the North Coast League.Three days
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With the season coming to a close, the members of the girls track and field team seem to be impressed with themselves. Beating all major competition and breaking records, this season was unbelievable
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Player: Scott EastbournSport: Boys track and fieldYear: SeniorData: Team's best discus thrower, finished eighth overall in the North Coast League meet.Quote: "I worked hard
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Despite a long losing streak, the lacrosse team was able to post adecisive win late in the season.The Knights came through with a much-needed win May 12 against the Beachwood Bison 6-0. Scoring the g
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PRIME TIME: Don't ruin the St. V-M rivalry for everyone with stupid pranks
The Hoban-St. Vincent-St. Mary game is one of the most anticipated matchups of the season for any athlete in any sport who attends either of the two schools. Imagine my surprise when I glanced at my
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Although actors like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-fat and Jet Li have become famous in America, not many Asians have been successful in American entertainment. However, a new movie with many memo
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Filled with artwork, music stands and computers, the Barry Gymnasium was transformed into a showcase of student work at the Spring Arts Festival May 5. The festival included performances by the band
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Many Hoban students go to one driving school, Driveteam, despite the presence of dozens of local driving schools.Driveteam costs over $700, whereas Heights Driving School, which has 19 locations, cost
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