Izzy Scott	By far, my favorite teacher has been Mr. McMahan, my horticulture teacher. I always thoroughly enjoy his class, as I am able to educate myself on different plants in a way that’s easy to remember. I am always able to engage in comfortable, light conversations, as well as joke around. He understands easily and is, overall, a fantastic teacher! Future students are lucky to have him.
Alyssa Schwartz	Mrs Bivens- No matter how busy she was, if I had a problem she would have a solution. She is my absolute rock from the high school and I love her to death!!!!
Ethan Taylor	Mr.Kehn, because every time I walked into class, I knew I could talk to him and he would always have my back, I would like to tell to “stay humble eh?”
Grayson Miller	Mr. Newman, thank you for my 7 years in band and for always understanding. Last one, Best one!
Victor Valdez	Helmick -Thank you for supporting me and helping me find my passion in welding.
Michael LaFortune	Ms lanci, she helped me when I was going through an academic drought that I thought I wouldn’t get out of
Sarah Castillo	Mrs. Shifflet helped me a lot with learning English and getting comfortable in school, and I’m really grateful for her and Mr. Ramirez, who always helped me.
Kasey Hagen	My favorite teacher has been Mr. Boyle. He’s done a lot for me throughout my time at Stow High School. I want to say thank you to him for everything he has done, especially over the last year.
Emily Dickerson	Ms Senn, she was more than a teacher to me. She walked beside me through out some intense battles allowing me to problem solve in my own ways but never alone. I want her to know that I will forever be grateful for her and that she’s not just a great teacher but she is an amazing person as well!
Makenna Dominski	Some of my favorite teachers have been Ms. Pocek, Mr. Martua, and Mr. Stratton. I enjoyed their classes because they made class a fun place to be and they really cared that we learned a lot from their classes.
Nathan Liebhart	Mr. Hinman, I guess it was the timing more than anything but he was probably the first person that made me realize the potential that I had. The one thing I want to say to him is just thank you for seeing what I didn’t see in myself at the time and more importantly for being such an amazing person.
Grayce Janka	Mr. Martau. He was always kind and respectful to me, he treated me like a human and not just a student he happened to have on his roster.
Courtney Katzenmeyer	Mrs. Wyant and Mr. Jones always made my days at Stow enjoyable. They helped me through my toughest years of school and always showed that they believed in me, especially when I didn’t believe in myself.
Santino Rios	Mr. Barone- he was always cool to me, and he always kept his composure; I respected that. Ms. Brewer- Every time I stepped foot in her class, it was always a fun time. To both Mr. Barone and Ms. Brewer, thanks for always being chill teachers.
Gianna Boccuzzi	Miss Mack 4th grade teacher at Fishcreek. She was the best teacher. I just want to say thank you for being great.
Olivia Vaughn	Mr. Martau was my favorite teacher because he always made me feel seen and encouraged me to think deeper. I would like to say gracias to Mr. Martau.
Malak Zaman	Mr. Hinman was my favorite teacher because he treated his students with kindness and support. I want to thank him for always being there for me as a mentor and director.
Aiden Spear	Coach Miguel Ramirez, you have been one of the best coaches/teachers I’ve ever had. You have gone above and beyond for me when I was at my lowest points in high school. You’ve done nothing but support me and treat me as a player and friend that I’ve never had with any other coach.
I’Yannah Mone Azaria Jackson	Mrs. Merz and Mrs. Shorts were my favorite teachers for showing me their dedication and giving me the most motivation from the school when it came to following my goals.
Zach Mazzei	Dr. Jones (Junior Year; pre-calc) — Thank you for always explaining everything thoroughly and for being interactive with students; Mr. Fennell (body-building) — thanks for being a really cool body-building teacher, you’re the GOAT; Mr. Morgan (senior, English) — Thank you for always keeping the class alive and being energetic
Cameron Trayers	Ms. Lyon, Mr. Budd, Mr Syvanych, Mrs. Wyant, Mr. Hinman, Mrs. Lanci. thank you for teaching me lots of stuff
Claire Green	John Moyer. He is a great teacher and passionate about helping students connect with each other.
Savannah Eshelman	Mr. Viscuso, he made gym class really fun.
Kara Simpson	Mrs. Payne. She has created a wonderful environment for students and staff.
Shaelyn Sargent	Mrs. Shorts, Mr. Abell, Mr. Mattes, and Mrs. Kucko. Thank you for seeing potential in me even on the days I didn’t see it in myself, and for helping shape not just what I know, but who I’m becoming.
Madelynn Chikosky	Ms.Kyser, because I could go to her about anything and she would listen. And she helped me succeed in my sophomore year in high school. I can still go to her with questions.
Emma Brereton	Throughout my schooling, my favorite teachers were: Mrs. Gehring, Mrs. Whitmer, Mr. Saylor, and Mrs. Hansen. These teachers inspired and encouraged me to become the person I am today. They had the patience to encourage me to keep striving for success.
Lyla Carter	Mrs. Kucko was my favorite teacher. She was also so understanding and supportive of me! Thank you for always being there for me! Not a teacher but a staff member, Mrs. Coombs. She always listened and made sure I knew my potential! Thank you for supporting me always and genuinely caring.
Aidan Powers	Mr Stratton, because he made English quite fun even though there was so much work. One thing I would say to Mr Stratton would be to keep teaching how you teach because it got me to pay attention in class with all of your voice impressions
Lillias Cummings	Mrs wyant has always been my favorite teacher since the first year I’ve had her. I would have never become the student I am without her. Thank you so much Mrs. Wyant for the endless encouragement and support
Lydia Harris	Mrs. Allwes (6th) – Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher. You have made such an impact in my life, and I could not be more grateful. Mr. Martau- I never once didn’t want to go to your class. Thank you for being the most influential teacher for me in high school.
Josh Cargill	Mr. T because he’s a genuine, cool, funny dude to talk to
Avery Whited	Mrs. Poland. Thank you for always caring for me, even at my worst.
Jacob Garcia	Mrs.Dodds was always willing to slow down the class to make sure i understood. Was one of the only teachers I was able to trust with talking about my feelings.
Mason Stewart	Mr Graves, because he was so chill and would always trash talk back to me about any sports
Morgan Dowler	mr stratton
Gwen Greene	Mrs.Shorts was my favorite teacher. She was always very supportive and ready to help whenever I needed it.
Jayden Hardy	Mr Scelza. All-time best teacher, and he teaches amazingly
Aaron Kinaitis	My favorite teacher is Mrs.Wyant because she was a fun teacher and taught us everything we needed to know
Lauren Handschumacher	Throughout school, my favorite teachers were Mr. Eckart, Mrs.Senn, and Mrs.Bosko. I want to thank each of them for always being incredibly patient and kind with me. Also, for supporting me in many aspects outside of school as well.
Carrie Winkler	Mr. Jones and Mr. Mattes, thank you for making class fun and supporting me.
Milly Myers	Mrs.Knepp, she made learning fun and always put her students first! Thank you for always supporting me in everything I did!
Jackson Collins	Mrs.Boadnar, because she helped me all through highschool
Michael LaFortune	Ms. lanci she helped me more than anybody else ever has, all i’d want her to know is how grateful i am
Grant Hammer	Throughout high school, I didn’t really have a favorite teacher; all were equally great.
Delaney Morris	Most of my favorite teachers have retired or moved schools, but i would really just thank them for being a part of my life in such an impactful way. They are one of the big reasons I am the way I am today!
DJ Hatcher	Miss Senn and Mr Morgan because they’re chill teachers and they will help when you ask for it
Jaelyn Giner	My favorite teacher throughout school was Mr. Deiulis. He always teaches in a way that both helps students greatly while still allowing them to have fun. I would want Mr. Deiulis to know he is the absolute best!
Ava Loeffler	My favorite teacher was Mrs. Drake from Lakeview. She was very nice and super supportive when I struggled with certain things in her class. I would tell her thank you for pushing me and instilling confidence in me.
Alexis Chesla	Miss Lanci and Mr Tinkler are my favorite teachers because they see the strength in their students even if the students don’t see it in themselves.
Jenna Foltz	Mrs. Wetzel is one of my favorite teachers; she changed my perspective on school. Mr. Campagna is also one of my favorite teachers because he is so passionate about what he does that it is contagious, and he has given me a great appreciation for music.
Liz Phelan	Ms. Kyser. She is the reason I’m going to college for professional writing
Manjita Niroula	My favorite teacher was Mrs. Payne. She’s kind, understanding, and always willing to help. I’d like to thank her for being so supportive.
Otis Schoenberg	Mr Abell, thank you for always telling the truth
Isabella Raines	Mrs. Senn because she is easy to talk to, kind, caring, and made learning interesting for me. I want to thank her for being there for me when I lost a family member, and whenever I just wanted to talk about our weekends and breaks.
Ally Roberts	Mr. Martau, throughout my whole high school career, Mr. Martau has been one of the few teachers who actually care about his students and takes the time to build connections with each one individually. I want to say thank you to him for making his classroom a safe space for many other students and me when we needed a break, or somewhere to go.
Parker Duncan	Mr. Remenaric, he understands his students and recognizes that they’re capable people. He shows them options and prepares them for life.
Ashton Byrd	Mrs Senn. She is the only teacher I have had that actually walked me through topics and helped me understand them.
Tyler Cheetham	Mr Jones because he was always understanding and explained very well.
DJ Parton	mr. Scalza, he’s really good at explaining math and telling you why answers or answer answers. Thank you for pushing me to be better.
Luke Dunlevy	My favorite teacher throughout my schooling would have to be Mr. Budd.
Lydia Bradley	My favorite teachers were Miss Lanci, Mr.Morgan, Miss Coombs, Miss O, Miss Bodnar, and Mr. Renner, and that’s it. I love that they made me feel like I had someone other than students to go to. They made me feel comfortable and just enjoy being in school more. They also really care, like how a real teacher should; they want you to succeed and will do anything to help you with it.
Sean Deikun	Mr. Kehn, because he is my non-biological father. I would say something akin to “hey, Dad.”
Blake Chambers	Mr. Helmick – for guiding me into the trades and allowing me to express myself. Thank you!
Lexi Watson	Mr Martau was my favorite teacher because of his positive energy and fun classes.
Maya Cooper	Mrs. Wyant
Natalie Brown	Throughout my schooling, I would have to say my favorite teacher was Mr. Abell because he led me to really dive deep into my creativity. I would like to say to him, thank you for making ceramics class a reason for me to come to school.
Meghan Covel	My favorite teacher was Mr.Martau. He made school fun and truly cared about his students. I would like to thank him for bringing me so many amazing memories and friendships.
Dixie Ball	One of my favorite teachers was Mr. Abell. He and I bonded so well in class and he taught me so many things. If I could have a class with him again, I would tell him that I appreciate him more than he would think. All of the life lessons that he taught and and that has stuck with me is going to help me go far in life.
Alison Reis	Mr. Stratton will always be a huge part of my highschool career. I had him for not only my freshman year, but also my sophomore year. His class was the first class I ever felt challenged in, and he always pushed me to be a better writer, reader, student, and even person. Thank you for always pushing me, I will always remember you!
McKenna Murphy	Every teacher I have had has been my favorite because they all taught me and shaped me into the person that I am today
Liam Bertin	My favorite teachers were Mrs.Gehring and Mr.Morgan plus Mr.Campagna and Mrs.Miller. They all made my education successful and helped shape my time in school.
Savannah Cossin	Mr Abell, thank you for making everyday in class enjoyable.
Thomas Jefferson	Mrs Brewer, Mr. Kehn, and Mrs Richard’s. I liked their classes and felt like they taught and talked to us like it was easy and were very understandable
Matthew Murphy	My favorite teacher was probably Mr. Kutinsky who is my Cte teacher. He’s an amazing teacher and he’s hilarious.
I’Yannah Mone Azaria Jackson	Ms. Merz and Ms. Shorts
Adam Galloway	Mr. Tatoczenko because he was always fun to talk to and always supported me every step of the way. And If I could say one thing to him I would say thanks for making a good impact on my life. And your the best teacher I could ever ask for.
Evelyn Shaw	Mrs. Bodnar, she’s my favorite because in all of my four years, shes been there to help me. I would tell her that she’s been my biggest support and that I can’t thank her enough for how she’s helped me.
Kevin Scheftic	My favorite teacher was Mr. Zupan, he always believed in me and gave me confidence when I didn’t have any.
Valentino Mueller-Figueroa	Mr. Hinman because he is my mentor. He helped me find what I’m passionate about and encourage me to follow every crazy idea my passion wanted to explore. To Mr. Hinman, thank you for helping me find what I love to do and something I want to do for the rest of my life that makes me truly happy. I would not have been able to find a passion for this if you hadn’t been so persistent with me joining your class or being apart of the school productions. Thank you for stoking my fire.
Avery Whited	Mrs. Poulin.
Rachel Senderoff	I had so many amazing teachers throughout my schooling. I feel like I really lucked out! I’d specifically like to thank Mr. Hinman for being the coolest teacher in the world and for giving me one period a day to have fun and express myself. A big thank you to Ms. Kyser as well… although I never had her as a teacher, she and Mr. Hinman are AMAZING directors. Thank you to Mrs. Pocek for being so supportive and sweet during my early HS years, and thank you to Mrs. Senn and Mr. Jones for (somehow) helping me enjoy math. I know it’s corny, but I don’t think I would’ve made it through high school without such kind and understanding adults in my life. 🙂 + Big shoutout to Mrs. Vanik for making me smile every morning!
Madison Whitecar	Mrs Pocek was my favorite high school teacher, even though I only had her for one year, she was very kind and really cares about her students. I learned so much math from Mr Okeefe because he taught well in a fun way. Mr Stratton taught me so much English in only one year, and he cares a lot about his students academic growth. My English teacher at my CTE school told us that she can always tell which of her students have had Mr Stratton in previous years.
Tristan Roach	Mr. Newman – You treat every student with respect and make everyone feel welcome in your presence.
Tyler Gee	Miss M and Mrs. G because they took me to McDonald’s.
Olyvia Janka	Ms. Walkinshaw. Thank you for always having your door open.
Emily Dickerson	Ms Senn she helped me through some very long days and always managed to put a smile on my face.
Lilly Didytch	My favorite teacher is Mrs. Pocek because she has always been there for me and I’ve watched her do the same for the peers around me.
Connor Katona	My favorite teacher was Miss Lyons, because she helped me get through my high school years and was always there for me when I needed help.
Paige Elizabeth Sue Robertson	Mrs Fulton was always so comforting and kind. She always made me feel like I was welcome and I believe she was sent from God to make me feel safe at a new school. Mr Ramirez has had me for three years and each year he was a great teacher!
Tony Russo	Mr. Newman
Gabriel Alimov	Mr. Newman
Danny Morris	I believe in equality so EVERYONE IS GANG GANG GANG GANG GANG GANG
Jacob Stetson	Mr Peterson (before he left) and Mr Jones.
Emma Edler	Mrs. Pocek: I have been in your classes for nearly every year of high school, and I have loved every second (except the timed writings). Thank you for all your support over the years, especially when I didn’t believe in my own abilities (like Spanish por que no hablo español pero me gusta bailar), you are a big reason why I am where I am today and where I will be in the future. Mrs. Fulton: I still remember learning science (and how to take notes) in your class. I used to hate science class, but you started my love of science. I wanted you to know that I am going into environmental and conservation sciences, and I hope to work with some endangered species, like white-cheeked gibbons, who I have just done a project this year. Thank you for inspiring my future and for all your support.
Jacob Hill	Mr. Bonk (Highland), Mr. Stratton, Mr. Newman, and Mr. Remenaric. Out of all the teachers I have had, they stand out to me because I could tell they truly cared for their students learning. Thank you for helping to shape the man I am today.
Joshua Jordan	Mrs. Whitmer, Mr. Hinman, and Mr. Stratton all stand out for the same reason: they all pushed me to think deeply and want to learn more about the subject they taught while providing me with kindness and support when I needed it most.
Amy Hart	Mrs Lee, Mrs Ursetti & Mr Syvanych THANK YOU!
Sierra Zelenak	My favorite teacher was my 3rd grade teacher, Miss Blackwell. She made every day fun and enjoyable, and she truly solidified the fact that I wanted to become an elementary school teacher as well!
Sam Danner	Miss Kyser, she had helped me come out of my shell so much that I truly felt welcomed in her class and the theatre program. My second favourite teacher is Mrs. Lee, she shared so many positive memories with me and she never failed to make me feel comfortable.
Aaron Hunt	Mrs.Herbert, cause I love the way she pushed me during my four years of high school. I want her to know love and respect her for that.
Cooper Manion	Mr. Scelza. I believe he is a very good teacher, but also very humorous, and he set a precedent for me as a freshman coming into the school and teaching us to establish our own work ethic. For that reason, I would like to thank him for all he has done for other students and me.
Kamryn Martin	Mrs. Pocek and Mrs. Baker
Anisha Barua	My favorite teacher is Mrs. Pocek.
Lily Schalmo	My favorite teacher throughout school was Mrs. Pocek.
Charlotte L. Ursic	My favorite teacher ever would have to be Ms. R because she is always there for me and helps me every day. I love you. You’re a nice teacher.
Owen Rinaldo	Mr.Okeefe is the best teacher in the entire district. Not only is he a likable person, but he is the ultimate teacher of practice makes perfect. Thank you, Okeefe.
Nena Billy	Mrs. Lanci. I’m going to miss you. I had lots of fun being a library aide and makerspace manager. You’re always open to my suggestions and you’re kind to everyone.
Grace Maruna	Mr Kehn, Mr Scelza, and Mr Jones – you guys are my dogs fr
Katie Walker	My favorite teacher was Mr. Bonk at Highland. He was so fun and made sure that every student felt special. I would like to thank him for making fourth grade my best year at Highland.
Cooper Adams	Mr. Stratton. I had him my freshman and sophomore year and although his classes were tough I improved my skills a lot. I really connected with his teaching style and understood the way he explained things. He is a very caring teacher with great character as well.
Roger Aukeman	My favorite teacher would be my sixth teacher Mr. Barone because he was made me look forward to going to school. I’d want to ask him what he thought about that 2024 World Series
Moni Brooks	While I’ve genuinely appreciated all of my teachers, Mrs. Pocek stands out for consistently going above and beyond. Over the past three years in her classes, she has been not only an excellent teacher but also a steady source of support. She has shown up for me both inside and outside the classroom in meaningful ways. Her care and commitment to her students are clear, and I’ve felt that personally through the way she’s celebrated my successes and supported me during more challenging moments. I’m truly grateful for the impact she’s had on my experience.

Zoey Davis / Editor

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   Paparazzi has a long history of negative publicity; some may say they bring more harm than good. The concept of picturing celebrities to bring revenue has been around for ages, dating back to the mid-1900s.  

     “In 1958, Tazio Secchiaroli discovered that editors paid him more money for ‘surprise’ pictures of celebrities rather than the usual glossy, studio hand-outs,” scholarship.law.slu.edu said.

     In recent decades, there have been changes and growth within the paparazzi circles. Especially in places where a celebrity is bound to be seen, they are rampant.

     Every camera is begging to be the first shot, the unique shot or whatever else will sell. Paparazzi are known to be ruthless and invasive. Their entire job is to capture every move of people in Hollywood.  

     “In the past 10 years, there [has been] a well-documented history of several celebrities having violent or dangerous run-ins with the paparazzi…The value of the shots has gone up in recent years as society has become more obsessed with celebrity culture,” scholarship.law.wm.edu said.

      Aurora Riley, a junior, names the paparazzi rude and distasteful. The paparazzi is known for stalking and harassing celebrities with a camera. They could be doing day-to-day things and would be forced to have a camera shoved in their face. 

     “It’s weird that just because somebody got their success for doing the thing that they love, that it is just socially accepted that it should come with such a harmful downside,” Riley said.

     Many times, the paparazzi do not even care about the famous person. They just want a photo of said famous person to sell. This can go for non-paparazzi as well; people just want the experience of saying they met a celebrity–even if they don’t know the person or their works. 

     “It should be socially acceptable to take offense [at] these people using [them for views]” Riley said.

     Magazines and articles criticize celebrities’ bodies, the way they look and even their personality. They cannot go outside or have a normal interaction without it being used as press. 

     Emily Bradach, another junior, shared a similar opinion. She claims the paparazzi is exploitative and takes advantage of celebrities. Paparazzi is also famous for their stalking and harassment–some even going as far as to cause hefty damages like car crashes.

     Bradach explained how celebrities should not be expected to engage and be respectful to paparazzi: They should have the opportunity to choose how they interact with paparazzi. 

     “I don’t think [celebrities owe paparazzi] anything…If they think that they’re harassing them and they don’t want their lives to be exploited by paparazzi, then they should have the choice to not indulge with that,” Bradach said. 

     Although the paparazzi’s work and words can be harmful, they are unfortunately protected by the First Amendment; nevertheless, their words and reporting can come to a certain point where it turns into a court case, where the celebrity may have a solid legal case. 

     “The Supreme Court has since recognized a constitutional right to privacy…It is important, however, to balance this right to privacy with the persistent value of civic republicanism by preserving the potency of the freedom of the press clause of the First Amendment,” digitalcommons.nyls.edu said.

     To capture a photo in a public place, reporting on clickbait, etc., is not a crime in itself. When paparazzi become dangerous is when they start to do either mental or physical damage, or damage to a person’s career or image. 

     A person’s right to record, photograph or broadcast a conversation or images is protected by the First Amendment, if all parties consent. Some states only require one party to consent to a recording, whereas other state laws require permission and consent for a face-to-face interview or photograph. 

     “While the First Amendment grants photographers and journalists the ability to publish the photos they take, there are limitations on their behavior, such as slander and libel, as well as the fundamental privacy rights of others,” saratogafalcon.org said.

     Paparazzi have been toeing the line between investigative journalism and aggressive stalking. Although they may not have created the best reputation for themselves, paparazzi feed the internet’s rumors more than any other source. 

     The paparazzi would not be as big as it is without the people feeding it. The general audience keeps craving any source of media from their favorite artist, performer or actor.

     “It is the public who buys the papers, watches the news and turns the channel to get the latest developments. While Americans want the gossip, however, they yearn for a time when we kept secrets to ourselves,” digitalcommons.nyls.edu said.