This year, Deadrick undertook the leadership role of Editor in Chief after being a staff member for three years, the longest a student can at MHS. Over the majority of her high school career, she has been writing under the wing of journalism teacher Mr. Wiseman.   

“He’s the only teacher I’ve ever had for three years in a row — he’s watched me change and grow, not only as a student but as a person,” Deadrick says.  “He’s helped and changed me more than he’ll ever know, and most importantly he sparked a love of writing in me.”   

This summer, Deadrick will work at her summer camp in Traverse City, Michigan. However, her break before the jump to college will extend for another school semester.   

“This fall, I’m taking off the first semester and I have no idea what I’m doing yet…travel, work, who knows! Starting January 2011 I’ll be going to Colorado College, in Colorado Springs,” Deadrick continues.   

Although her three years in high school journalism have expired, her writing future is far from over. At Colorado College, Deadrick will major in English writing, minor in theatre, and possibly go to a journalism school afterwards.   

“This class has meant so much to me over the years, it has become a little community and a place where I’m free to experiment and try new things. I will take the confidence and leadership skills I’ve learned, and of course the writing skills.”   

Reilly Englehart was one of the four seniors new to the class this year. Coming to MHS her junior year from Baltimore, Maryland, Englehart took multiple English classes her junior year.   

“I wanted to take journalism so I could keep writing, and learn a different style,” says Englehart.   

Englehart plans to attend Ohio University to study interior architecture and business, with long-term aspirations to start her own business.   

“From journalism I know now how to manage my work with deadlines, how to get a good interview, and overall how to write something that people would want to read,” explains Englehart.   

Madison Bishop is just one of the five seniors on the Warpath this year. Like many of the others, this was her first year on the team as well.   

“Midway through high school I was really intense about writing,” Bishop says. “I thought writing in the journalism style and doing it all the time would help me a lot.”   

Bishop’s knowledge on web design proved invaluable to the staff during the process of making the Warpath website. One of her tasks included making the banner, which proved to be a painstaking but eventually rewarding experience.   

“My fondest memory was probably reading my first article and having it published and everything in the Warpath. Or watching the ‘Trololo’ video, it’s hard to say,” Bishop adds.   

Next year, Bishop will attend the NKU in their Honors Program, with an integrative major focusing on Japanese or Korean.   

“If all goes well, I’ll be over the Pacific in a matter of years,” Bishop says.   

Although a MHS senior, Alex Wood was a freshman in journalism class this year.   

“I wrote an op-ed for the 2008 election issue and that kind of sparked my interest. I had wanted to in years past but never got around to it,” Wood says.   

It turns out his contributing editorial was only the first of his Warpath additions. Due to his knack for opinion pieces, Wood was appointed the News Editor for the team. Throughout the year, he reported on controversial issues such as gay rights.   

“I’m going to Kenyon College next year to major in Political Science, because I would like to go into law, politics, maybe even the judicial system,” Wood states.   

While his journalism career seems to end here, that doesn’t mean the class won’t stick with him for years to come.   

“Journalism has honed my writing skills and has taught me to take more interest in things, which I think will help in my career,” explains Wood. “The support and the work environment has been my favorite part of the class. Also, making all of the holiday fair ingredients at the Pennell’s house was really fun.”   

Carl Freeman is another Journalism freshmen facing high school graduation this year.   

“I joined the Warpath because of writing,” Freeman states. “I love writing and I wanted a serious opportunity to continue with it.”   

This year, Freeman assumed the role of Feature Editor, writing about various topics, including his series of articles titled “The Man.” These articles would feature an MHS teacher, telling stories and giving advice from their experiences as a teenager.   

“Over the year I’ve learned respect for ‘the man,’ some journalistic techniques, and a passion for investigation,” says Freeman.   

Freeman has been an invaluable contributor in the effort of moving the Warpath online, and researched web design and web styles to help make the transition.   

“Mr. Wiseman has given me opportunities for leadership – I’d say he has taught me a lot about personal responsibility,” states Freeman. “Although he might not think I have it,” he laughs. 

After the school year draws to an end, Freeman will begin preparations for his college experience in the College of Wooster, where he admits he is not majoring in journalism.   

“It can be a bit of work, but journalism has been one of the most satisfying and fulfilling electives. Get on the team if you want your socks ROCKED!” encourages Freeman to aspiring members of the Warpath.