Friday, June 3, 2011 Issue 8. Students awarded, recognized at
Summit Award Assembly TaBraya Dow, Opinion Editor Brion Koenig won
the noble knight buck award Tanisha Scott is the2011 Martin Luther
King Jr. award recipient Honor roll recipients proudly show off
trophies at Summit honors banquet O n Thursday, May 19,2011 Summit
Academy had a awards banquet to recognize students and there
achievements that they have had over the past school year. The
banquet began at five-thirty pm with a dinner prepared by Mrs.
Dory. At approximately six pm, Mr. Pallante kicked off the awards
portion of the ceremony. Members of the student council and the
school newspaper were acknowledged for there participation in there
clubs. Special awards were also given for outstanding achievements
in art, sportsmanship, and music by art teacher Mrs. Newbrough,
Physical Education teacher Mrs. Brown, and music teacher Mr. Sonny.
In the next portion of the awards assembly, three special awards
were given to the students. Sophomore, Anthony Hughes, won a medal
for having perfect attendance throughout the duration of the school
year. Hughes is proud of his success and is looking for the repeat.
I am trying to make it a double, if not a triple header, Hughes
said. Freshman, Brion Koenig, was the recipient of the Noble Knight
Bucks award. This award is given to the student, who accumulated
the most Noble Knight Bucks throughout the of the school year. As
the winner, Koenig received a fifty dollar Visa gift card. It felt
awesome to win the award, Koenig said. I spent the Visa gift card
on three pairs of cargo shorts and a new hat. Senior, Tanisha
Scott, received the highest honor of the night, the Martin Luther
King Jr. memorial award. Scott was very surprised and excited to
win this very prestigious award. I felt so honored to win the
award, Scott said. I was so excited! The assembly ended with
recognizing students who managed to be on the honor roll two out of
the three nine weeks. Students who received this award include:
Monique Robinson, Brion Koenig, Anthony Hughes, Derrick Mazon,
Michael Johnson, Tanisha Scott, Roneisha Johnson, and Katlyn
Gregory. Kat Gregory, Marsha Young, Mrs. Dory, Briasia Brown, Andre
Berger, and Limuel Myers pose for art awards photo Slide 2
Brayapinions Tabraya Dow, Opinion Editor J ust like that, sophomore
year is coming to an end. I really did have a lot of fun this
school year, I really enjoyed myself. I am just surprised on how
this year turned out. I thought it would not be as much fun as it
was. The first fun thing we did this year was the dance. Later in
the year, we went bowling and the last event we had this year we
had was the luau. The best part of being a sophomore this year was
that I got to have my own section in the newspaper. I thought that
was very fun. This summer, I am going to have so much fun. I can
not wait. I am going all over the United States; I am going to
Alabama, North Carolina, and Indiana to see my family. I am also
going to party for my birthday on June 11. I cannot wait. I also
cant wait until the 4 th of July, because my family and I shoot off
fireworks, have cookouts and a lot of fun. I really cannot wait
until this summer, so I can go to Cedar Point with my sister,
Regine and my cousin Tea-Air. I am also going to get my license and
get my new car so I can cruise around with my friends and family.
Well, thats all everyone. I hope everyone has a nice and safe
summer! A s we all know, the best season of them all is just around
the corner. Summer time!!!!!! Since summer time is quickly
approaching, here are some ideas for basic summer fun. Also, here
are some safety tips so that youll stay safe and out of trouble.
Basic Summertime Fun: Going to amusement parks Being with family
& friends Going on really fun vacations Eating ice cream &
sundaes Chilling Going to the beach. The list goes on and on.
Safety Tips for the Summer: Dont go to wild parties If you drive,
DONT text and drive, for it can WAIT If you like being illegal, do
not drink and drive better yet dont drive at all. STAY SAFE!! Dont
be in other peoples mess that do not have anything to do with you
whatsoever. Dont hang with the wrong group of people, they can get
you put in jail, and easily turn on you. Also put you in situations
that you never thought you would be in. Last but not least, stay
true to yourself and do not let anyone try to change you. Have a
great and safe summer!!!!!!!! Summer time fun and safety Shakila
Korneagay, News Editor 2 Slide 3 Summit Academy meets Washington
D.C., students have a blast Anthony Hughes, Student Liason N ext
year, there are going to be a lot of different changes here at
Summit Academy. Next year, there will be 8 th grade students here,
so the grades will be 8 th -12 th grade. This will mean more
students here, different rules, and much more. More teachers and
students being here will definitely bring many changes. I
interviewed principal Mr. Pallante about how things are going to
change and about the 8 th grade coming to the high school. There
will be 125 students here all together next year, Mr. Pallante
said. He also said that there will still be lunch periods. The 8 th
grade will have their own classes by themselves. Eighth and ninth
graders will eat lunch together. Mr. Pallante doesnt know yet if
the freshmen will be only allowed to wear white polo shirts only.
To deal with the 8 th and 9 th grade drama Mr.Pallante will just
get help from the office. There will still be fifteen students in
each class with two teachers. Our student body had a variety
opinions about these new students joining our student body.
Sophomore Eva Baker said, I feel that they dont belong here, go
back to the school and leave us alone. Junior Rodney McMeans says
that he does not really care, seriously. Andre Berger said that. I
like it. As long as they dont mess with me and leave me alone I
dont care. Freshman Edward Dothard feels that there might be a lot
of drama and girls fighting, but he doesnt really care about the 8
th graders coming here. Sophomore John Jones does not think it
matters. Kids are kids, so just more people here, thats it, Jones
said. Sophomore Michael Johnson feels that it is going to be
wilder. Lets just see whats going to happen, but to me I really
dont know, Johnson said. I think that there is going to be a lot of
more students here, and there could be a lot of more drama. There
will be a lot of things happening and a lot of unsolved mysteries!
O ur Washington DC trip has come and gone, and the students of
Summit Academy had a splendid time. I took some time to ask some
staff and students about their impressions of the trip. According
to teacher, Mr. Tripoulis, I loved it. Mrs. Vaupels 5 th period
class also really enjoyed the trip. Junior Shakila Korneagay
described the trip in one word: awesome. Tanisha Scott described
the trip as: Very nice and beautiful. I then asked everyone what
they saw on the trip. Almost everyone went to the Smithsonian
museums. However, some groups explored other elements of Washington
D.C. According to Mr. Tripoulis, I saw the Washington Monument, the
World War II Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Every student on
the trip was placed in a small group of five to six students with
one teacher. According to Derrick Mazon and Desmond Harris, We were
with Mr. Pellegrini, and according to Tyler, I was with Mr. Hart.
Although everyone enjoyed the trip, pretty much everyone hated the
bus ride. Many students commented that it was very hot, especially
on the way down to D.C. Everyone seemed to have a different
favorite part. According to Ferguson, My favorite part was the Air
and Space Museum. In the end, it seems like everyone would want to
back next year, and according to Dominique Bailey, she said Yes, I
would definitely want to go back. Summit Academy anticipates 7 th,
8 th grade student arrivals Tashawna Alvarado, Sports Editor Summit
students pose for picture at Arlington National cemeterySummit
seniors pose in front of the CapitalTyler Ferguson 3 Slide 4
Students have ball, dance night away at Masquerade-themed prom
Brion Koenig, Photographer 4 Seniors Dominique Bailey, Courtney
Shirilla, and Nicole Bish dance their hearts out at prom A s we all
know, Youngstown Summit Academy just had prom last month.
Therefore, I have asked a lot of people about prom. I asked senior,
Roneishia Johnson about Prom, and she said that Prom was fun. She
also stated, The prom appetizers were yummy, and so was the punch.
Johnson thinks that she was best dressed at the prom! Also, she
thinks that the best dancers where James Donaldson and Limuel
Myers. I also interviewed sophomore, Kat Gregory, who stated that
the prom was a blast. She really did not like the appetizers, but
she loved the cherry punch. She also was not surprised on who won
Prom king and queen. Yes I expected Tiara and James to win prom
king and queen, Gregory said. She agreed with Johnson that the best
dancer was James Donaldson. I also interviewed freshman, Sean
Skidmore, and he said My best part was kicking it with my homies.
He also loved the prom appetizers, for he felt the food was tasty.
He also stated that all of the girls were all the best dressed.
Lastly, I interviewed junior, Monique Robinson. She stated that
prom was so fun and a great place to be. The appetizers where good;
I loved the cheese sticks, Robinson said. She also said the cherry
punch was so good and refreshing. All in all, it appears everyone
had a great time at the dance. I know I sure did! Prom Queen Tiara
Berger and Prom King James Donaldson Senior ladies pose with Mr.
Pallante Students end year on a fun note with field day competition
Regine Mitchell, Editor in Chief T he time is here! The last
activity of the school year has almost arrived! Field day will be
June 8 th 2011 at the Scholls Pavilion in Mill Creek Park. said,
Mrs. Brown. One will need to have 100 Knight Bucks in order to go
to the field day. Although this Knight Buck requirement has been
added, Mrs. Brown also said that all students are eligible to
attend. The whole school will be aloud to go. The seniors will be
allowed to go to field day even though theyve already graduated.
Some of the activities will include: basketball, ultimate Frisbee,
tug of war, a scavenger hunt, and a football toss. Some of these
events will be student versus students, but Mrs. Brown also said,
There will be students verses teachers definitely When I asked who
all was in charge of putting this together, she responded by
saying, Several teachers, the committee put it together. My last
question was, Will there be an activity were suppose to wear
swimsuit? She responded by saying Yes, there will be a time where
the students can cool off, Brown said. Therefore, do not forget
your towels. All in all, it should be quite a fun time. It should
be an entertaining way to end the school year. Slide 5 Mrs.
NewbroughAdvisor Mr. HartAdvisor Regine MitchellEditor in Chief
Janay Rogers Brian Koenig Photographer Keegan CabanEntertainment
Editor Anthony HughesStudent liaison Tabraya Dow Tashawna Alvarado
Opinion Editor Sports Editor LaTonya McDuffieProfile Editor Shakila
KorneagayNews/Layout Editor 6 W ell another incentive has come and
gone again. For this one, it was a baseball game on Wednesday May
18, 2011. The baseball game was held at Eastwood field by the
Eastwood Mall in Niles Ohio. The student body responded very well
to the game. Senior, Jeri Drayton said the game was awesome fun but
a little terrifying. He would not explain this description. Drayton
went on to say that he enjoyed himself, when he was not scared.
Drayton said the food was nice but cold. Sophomore, Erin Bokesch
said the game was excellent. Bokesch said, Yes, that I did enjoy
myself. Bokesch later said the food was nasty. Bokesch said her
favorite part was going home. Drayton said his favorite part was
talking to his teacher. Bokesch said she didnt know who played in
the game. Drayton said the teams that played were Youngstown State
University and Akron University. Drayton said he didnt know who won
the game. Bokesch also said she didnt know who won the game. Due to
bussing issues, the students had to leave the game early. As it
turns out, Akron ended up winning the match. Mrs. Vaupel said she
organized the baseball game. She said that the stadium sent a flyer
advertising the event to many local schools, and Mrs. Glenellen put
it in her mailbox. Art Corner Students have a ball at Scrappers
stadium YSU baseball incentive Keegan Caban, Entertainment Editor
Marsha Young poses with her artwork Mr. Pallante ponders over the
artwork at Summit Academy art show Marsha Young walks around and
enjoys the art exhibits Slide 6 Slide 7 Cover the Summit Academy
tournament next year. To see more sports events. It is good, but
its my last year a Summit. It is fine the way it is. I think Summit
Ink was a great newspaper. I think it was awesome, but it could
have had more pictures. Nothing; it was an awesome year. I wish the
articles were more active and I want too see more stories. The
stories were excellent. I want to see more shout outs. Better
pictures. We want it in color. I think it was a awesome year! I
loved it!!! More crosswords! Whens there a big fight, there should
be an article about it. I think it was awesome, but should have had
stuff about the Steelers. More news stories about Summit football.
Well, it was the best to me. It was great. 6 What does Summit think
about Summit Ink and what do they want see in the Summit Ink
newspaper next year?
