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The Paw Print
Seniors prepare for SAT/ACT Exams
Due to the warm temperatures this week and inconsistent air conditioning in classrooms, principal Jeff Legan allowed staff to wear shorts. For the first time in years, juniors were also not invited to the Honors Assembly in the auditorium to avoid overheating that space.
Varying classroom temperatures affect students, staff
Math 2 teacher Dria Kerman prepares her students for the EOC.
EOC exam incentive makes a difference for 9th, 10th graders
Seniors Gurleen Dhillon and Gianna Sobecki relax in the upstairs senior commons while working on their essays.
Students wonder about use of commons, courtyards
A group of seniors work on their assignments in the 11-12 Option space. Senior Veronica Mui said, “Since we do have a choice, I'm probably not going to take the few finals that I have to because I'm doing well in the classes already or I didn’t feel the need to.”
Seniors have choice of taking final exams
Mayfield Students Get Ready for Halloween
Spooky Season at MHS
Spooky Season at MHS
Costume, Cider, and Traditions: How Staff and Students Celebrate Fall.
Costume, Cider, and Traditions: How Staff and Students Celebrate Fall.
Sophomore Audrey Galgoczy writes a dinner reservation at StoneWater.
Students prepare to work summer jobs
The student walkout occurred at 11:00am on Friday, May 12, which led to students walking from the flag pole to Lander Road. Principal Jeff Legan said, "My hope is that our students conduct a peaceful protest in a safe setting."
Senior leads student walkout
Sophomore Erin Kerr reads the ACOTAR series during her study hall.
OPINION: Reading fiction can change way you see world
Gianna Condelli, Anna Rini, Vishista Nayak, and Henry Tran present a speech during their AP Seminar class.
OPINION: AP Seminar should count for communications credit
ALICE Training gives students and teachers a number of options of how to handle an intruder in the building, such as blocking classrooms.
OPINION: More schools need to implement ALICE Training
During Chanukkah, the menorah is lit with eight candles over eight days. The ninth candle is considered the "helper" candle.
OPINION: Christian holidays overshadow Jewish holidays
Russian president Vladimir Putin took action to invade Ukraine on Feb. 24. According to the PBS Frontline episode "Putin's Revenge," Putin is obsessed with his image and how he and his country's actions are portrayed. The Atlantic's Julia Ioffe said, "[Putin] watches tapes of the evening news over and over and over again to see how he’s portrayed, to see how he looks."
OPINION: Russia’s attacks could generate large-scale war
MHS School and Family Life
MHS School and Family Life
Sophomore Francesca Diasio practices her batting stance in the locker room.
Sophomore feels prepared for new softball season
While in Michigan with his siblings and parents, Tommy Waner visits his cousins.
Student travels to Michigan over holiday break
Sophomore Ibeth Salome enjoys her summer vacation in Mexico.
Sophomore visits Mexico
Sophomore Gianna Condelli completes Quizlet Plus questions.
Student purchases Quizlet Plus
As part of their off-season workouts, junior Joe Barch bench presses, while Luke Durosko spots for him in the weight room.
Varsity football begins off season workouts
Freshman Gabriella Figuero dribbles the soccer ball in a game against Kirtland last season.
Girls soccer team faces off-season issues
Long distance runners warm up to run with stretching exercises. Sophomore Max Bremec said, "This year, we’ve gotten outside faster because of the good weather."
Boys long-distance track runners prepare for meets
At one of their home meets, Taylor Arth participates in a relay where she receives the baton from teammate Brynlee Stoll.
Girls track team battles unpredictable weather
Sophomore Francesca Diasio practices her batting stance in the locker room.
Sophomore feels prepared for new softball season
Halloween Fun!
Halloween Fun!
Halloween Fun!
Halloween Fun!
Halloween Fun!
Halloween Fun!
Homecoming 2024!
Homecoming 2024!
Homecoming 2024!
Homecoming 2024!
The Caniac combo includes two dipping sauces, which includes your choice of Cane's Sauce or ketchup. Upon request, you can also get honey mustard or hot sauce.
Raising Cane’s satisfies hyped customers
Just a three-minute drive from MHS, Beyond offers the perfect healthy after-school meal or snack. Junior Payton Brown works there and said, "It is a great place to get food. Not only does it taste good but everything is very fresh. There are a variety of smoothies, foods, juices, and lemonades to choose from, and there are even options to create your own."
Local juicery serves fresh food, beverages
Keep It Simple cheeseburger with french fries
Red Robin burns all high expectations
The Buffalo Crunch Wrap is one of many favorites on the menu at Panini's.
New Panini’s has plenty to offer
Wow! Crumbl Cookies in Mentor are definitely social media worthy.
Viral cookie shop serves delicious cookies
“Hypnotic”: The Movie That Tried Too Hard
“Hypnotic”: The Movie That Tried Too Hard
Horse is bombarded with overly-enthusiastic affection from Wammawink, Durpleton, Ched, and Zulius.
‘Centaurworld’ surprises with outstanding characters, plot, music
WW2 movie disappoints with unclear plot
WW2 movie disappoints with unclear plot
Egyptian honeymoon turns into captivating murder mystery
Egyptian honeymoon turns into captivating murder mystery
‘West Side Story’ impresses with riveting rendition
‘West Side Story’ impresses with riveting rendition
A man rests with his dog while reading a book at the Naples Botanical Gardens in Naples, Fla.
Reading the key to long life
Lori Goldstein, author of Becoming Jinn. Taken from Lord Goldstein Books official website.
Book Talk: March
Book Talk: January
Book Talk: January
Photo of author and book cover both taken from Jodi Picoult official website.
Leaving Time marks another successful novel by author Jodi Picoult
Book Reviews: November
Taylor Swift announced that “Red (Taylor’s Version)” would be made available on all streaming platforms on Nov. 12 - about nine years after the original release. Swift said, “Just a friendly reminder that I would never have thought it was possible to go back and remake my previous work… 'Red' is about to be mine again, but it has always been ours.”
Swift’s ‘Red’ version generates buzz
Conan Gray shows his growth from his first five-song EP, "Sunset Season" with the release of his new album, "Kid Krow."
Coronavirus closure: Music worth trying
Tindel performing one of her original songs at The Agora.
Local singer, songwriter seeks to make it big
Shown is the album "13," the first compilation album by The Doors. It was released in November of 1970.
Vinyl making victorious comeback
To Pimp a Butterfly is receiving acclaim for its pure musicality blending elements of rap, jazz, and R&B. The album has received several Grammy nominations—including “Album of the Year” and “Rap Album of the Year.”
Lamar’s nominations will redeem Grammy snubs
“Hypnotic”: The Movie That Tried Too Hard
“Hypnotic”: The Movie That Tried Too Hard
WW2 movie disappoints with unclear plot
WW2 movie disappoints with unclear plot
Egyptian honeymoon turns into captivating murder mystery
Egyptian honeymoon turns into captivating murder mystery
‘West Side Story’ impresses with riveting rendition
‘West Side Story’ impresses with riveting rendition
"Encanto" is still showing in theaters at Regal Willoughby Commons, Atlas Diamond Center (Mentor), and AMC Classic (Solon).
‘Encanto’ shows how families learn, grow
Jurgen Wenzel takes a customer's order at the Revolution Pizza in Willowick.
Local pizza shop grows with its third location
The Caniac combo includes two dipping sauces, which includes your choice of Cane's Sauce or ketchup. Upon request, you can also get honey mustard or hot sauce.
Raising Cane’s satisfies hyped customers
The Mayfield Heights Aquatic and Community Center will open sometime in Summer 2023.
Mayfield Hts. Aquatic, Community center now under construction
Fall festivals have been a popular attraction in September and October, as families have picked apples and pumpkins.
#FallActivities trends on Instagram
Justin Arnold and his uncle, Robert Tagg, now team up for the annual holiday event.
Tagg’s Candy Cane Lane raises money for LLS
Jurgen Wenzel takes a customer's order at the Revolution Pizza in Willowick.
Local pizza shop grows with its third location
The Caniac combo includes two dipping sauces, which includes your choice of Cane's Sauce or ketchup. Upon request, you can also get honey mustard or hot sauce.
Raising Cane’s satisfies hyped customers
The Mayfield Heights Aquatic and Community Center will open sometime in Summer 2023.
Mayfield Hts. Aquatic, Community center now under construction
Justin Arnold and his uncle, Robert Tagg, now team up for the annual holiday event.
Tagg’s Candy Cane Lane raises money for LLS
The Mayfield Branch library, which opened in 2013, includes multiple sitting and work areas. Junior Maaran Ravi said, "The library has a lot of resources such as the printer, outlets, and more, which make it really significant for school. It’s also a good place to focus and get stuff done.”
Students make use of local library
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The Paw Print
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The Paw Print
All content by Catherine Coppersmith
With traditional senior events being cancelled this year, the community has placed yard signs as a tribute to the Class of 2020. On May 16, yard signs will be placed at each graduating senior's home as well.

Seniors frustrated by missed end-of-the-year events

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
Jenny Sarkar has a number of finished art pieces ready to sell. Contact her on Instagram (@jennart12) or via email (jennysarkar12@gmail.com) to learn more.

Q&A: Freshman learns the ropes when selling artwork

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
After Principal Jeff Legan announced the "in progress" plan in a Periscope video on April 29, several accounts on social media started to spread the news.

School utilizes ‘in progress’ plan for students

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
This graph shows the geographic distribution of COVID-19 cases world wide. It is updated daily on the European CDC website.

OPINION: U.S. population should be social distancing

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
April 30, 2020
Administration has encouraged staff to deliver instruction via Zoom video conferences, but students say that's no substitute for classroom instruction.

Students struggle to understand distance learning material

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
With more time at home, many people have resorted to playing video games to help pass the time and keep their minds distracted.

Video games remain popular option during quarantine

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
April 10, 2020
Senior Ben Kloppman volleys with his opponent during a match last season.

Opinion: Tennis should be more respected

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020
A Night in Candyland: Cats Cabinet has made posters advertising the Feb. 29 dance that are hung all over the school.

Winter Formal: Class of 2020 selects Wildcat Top Ten

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
Hello, My Name Is... Ms. Jennifer Cioffi talks to her class about making effective speeches in her Communications class.

Opinion: Public speaking classes vital for students

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
A picture of the original poster for Studio Ghibli´s film, My Neighbour Totoro. This film will be one of the many coming to the U.S.A., Japan and Canada through Netflix.

Netflix gains Studio Ghibli films rights

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
According to College Board, "Instead of teaching specific subject knowledge, AP Seminar and AP Research use an interdisciplinary approach to develop the critical thinking, research, collaboration, time management, and presentation skills students need for college-level work."

Graduating seniors can earn AP Capstone diploma

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
Mr. Somich’s News Writing class hops into a new semester while doing a class activity about what makes stories newsworthy.

New semester brings new classes to students

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
January 17, 2020
Greg meets a bluebird named Beatrice who offers to guide him and his brother, Wirt, home.

Chilling, heartfelt ‘Over the Garden Wall’ stuns viewers

Catherine Coppersmith, Staff Writer
January 6, 2020
Member Yukun Wang blocks junior Paul Zito from throwing the frisbee to the opposing team.

Frisbee Club works around harsh weather

Catherine Coppersmith, Guest Writer
October 9, 2019
Dress Code? This is one of the many hoodies that include the names of schools involved in shootings with bullet holes for effect.

Opinion: Racist, thoughtless styles shouldn’t be new fad

Catherine Coppersmith, Guest Writer
October 8, 2019
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