Mr. Seals & Mr.

Moffett Take Over As Principals of Triadelphia Middle School

By: Adalyn Kreitzer

This year at TMS we now have two brand new principals. being a leader to our Raiders. It is an exciting time to be
Mr. Seals is the head principal, and Mr. Moffett serves as at TMS!”
the assistant principal.
They have made a lot of changes for the school that help
Mr. Seals attended Madison, Triadelphia, and Wheeling this school be safer, neater, and to help the students be
Park High School. He graduated from West Liberty and more responsible. For instance, one of the new rules in-
then taught in Ohio County Schools. He taught at TMS cludes making sure the students charge their chrome-
for 16 years before becoming its principal. He also book. This helps students because they are able to com-
coached many different sports. plete their work, and it encourages them be responsible.
Mr. Seals is pleased with the start of the school year. Ac- They have started the e-hall pass system, as well as mak-
cording to him, “We have implemented a lot of new rules ing sure that the hallway traffic is clear by using a tardy
that have impacted students in a positive way. Our after- bell.
school math tutoring program has high participation, the
fall sports teams had a lot of success, and our music pro- Mr. Moffet shared, “The aspect of my job that I am most
gram is currently preparing for their winter concert. I anticipating is learning about our diverse student body
look forward to working with the many groups that help and building sincere relationships with all of our stu-
make TMS a great place to learn.” dents.”
Sixth grade science teacher Mrs. Bozarth praised, “The Eighth grader Owen Amie believes the new administra-
transition of Mr. Seals and Mr. Moffett as principal and tors treat kids fairly and have good intentions. He men-
assistant principal has been like a breath of fresh air here tioned, “Having new administrators gives an opportunity
at TMS. Mr. Seals has been a teacher here for many years to reinvent and propose new discipline that will make
and is quite aware of what makes a great principal, which many positive advances towards our school.” Overall,
he has demonstrated with great success in the first several TMS seems off to a good start this year.
months of the school year. It is wonderful to now have
him as the leader of our great school. Mr. Moffett, while
new to our building, has a tremendous enthusiasm about (see page 8 for the rest of the story)
being our new assistant principal and is eager to embrace

Raider Leaders. Table of Contents

Mr. Seals and
Mr. Moffett pose Page 1: New Principals
in front of the
Page 2: Editorial; Staff Box;
Raider logo. Mr. Question of the Week
Seals is now the
Page 3: Teacher Spotlight:
head principal,
Mrs. Lowther, CTE
and Mr. Moffett
is the assistant Page 4: Sixth Grade Teachers
principal. Page 5: Cross country

Page 6: football, volleyball

Page 7: golf, band

Photo by Page 8: Distinguished Raiders,
Griffin Bunch
Robotics, Student Council
 Editorial Staff Box
Editors:
The first 9 weeks ended here at Triadelphia Middle School, and I want to take Johntenasia Harris & Tyra Hager-Smith
this opportunity to reflect on the beginning of the year. The year thus far has
Staff:
been a great beginning for myself in my new role of assistant principal. Both
the students and staff have been very welcoming and have really demon- Hafsa Ahad
strated what it is like to be a part of the Raider family. I have learned that Isabelle Anderson
Raiders are ready, respectful, and responsible and love to tackle opportuni-
Ka’Nyah Biggs
ties head on. Our extra-curriculars have been very successful in this opening 9
weeks. We are the current holders of multiple PAC-8 championship trophies Mollie Brammer
from this year’s fall sports and have also seen preparation and achievements Griffin Bunch
in the arts. As always, teachers are helping students to excel academically. Kaleigh Coles

One of the biggest challenges that we are facing head-on this year would be Lilyian Haller
in the subject of mathematics. At the county level, there has been an extra Adison Huggins
focus on raising our math levels overall. We have adopted multiple new pro- Adalyn Kreitzer
grams, such as an in-school and out-of-school tutoring option for students
Amelia Kreitzer
with some very cool incentives for mastering concepts. We are very excited
for our students to take advantage of these options and win some awesome Annbrielle Lucas
prizes along the way. Haleigh Roycroft
Ryder Wojchowski
In mentoring, students were encouraged to set goals for themselves. I am
Advisor: Mrs. Heil
proud to see students working so diligently to meet those goals.
Principal: Mr. Seals
-Mr. Moffett, assistant principal
Assistant Principal: Mr. Moffett

What Are Your Goals for the Rest of the 9 Weeks?

“I hope to earn all A’s this nine weeks. I’m really working hard to get an A instead of a B in math. For my CTE, I’m trying to do
more by making stickers for the teachers’ walkie-talkies. I made the basketball team at school, and I will work hard to get
better at my lay-ups.” - Avery Buncie, grade 6

“I hope I keep getting all A’s on my report card and my tests. I want to get better at baton twirling. I want to be just like my
sister, so I can twirl in high school and college. If I need help I will ask my sister, so I will get really good.”-Erin Thomas, grade 6

“I am working hard to get my grade in math up so I can play basketball and be in robotics. I want to improve my free throws
and work on my 3-pointers. For robotics, I need help with leaning.” -Milton Harris, grade 6

“For the rest of the nine weeks, I hope to do more work in my CTE. I am in the Raiders Web CTE, and my job is the workplace
spotlight. Each week, the people in the spotlight group write summaries of other workplaces. We interview students from the
CTE that we’re working on that week, and put it on the school website. In conclusion, I am going to work hard in my CTE for
the rest of the nine weeks.” -Adam Connors, grade 7

“Through the rest of the nine weeks, I hope to get better at my writing skills. I have always been trying to improve my writing,
and I hope to pursue one of my hopes of becoming a writer. I enjoy writing and being able to write freely, while gaining more
skills and tips I can use when I write. I will use my free time and work really hard when I can, and I will be sure to check on how
I’m doing with my teachers.” - Katherine Schnacke, grade 7

“For the rest of this nine weeks, I hope to continuously do well academically with maintaining my straight A’s. I want to keep
doing great things in my CTE and also keep providing the snack cart to the school. I am also going to continue my volleyball
career outside of school for club volleyball, to prepare for high school. weeks. - Gianna Mills, grade 8
 Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Lowther CTE Spotlight: Enviro-Raiders (interview w/Mr. Sorge)
By Tyra Hager-Smith By Guest Writer: Mila Vosvick
7th Grade Math Teacher
Q: Why did you want to be the recycling workplace?
Advisor for Math Counts
& Math Field Day A: “It think it is important that everybody should waste less and
save more.”

Q: What is your main goal for your workplace this year?

Q: What made you become a teacher? A: “I wanted to
A: “To try to put together a recycling program for TMS, which
become a teacher because I really enjoyed helping other we haven’t had for years. To also get the word out for envi-
students learn. I would always help my little brother and ronmental responsibilities.”
sister with their homework. I learned that I was pretty
Q: Who is your team leader?
good at helping them and explained things to them in a
way that they would understand.” A: Mila Vosvick

Q: What school(s) did you go to? Q: Is there anything else you would like to add?

A: “I went to Zealand High School in Zealand, Michigan, A: “So far this year, we have recycled about 50 pounds of paper
then Grand Valley State University for college. Then I went and 10 pounds of plastic for our school. We have also collected
West Virginia University and earned my master’s degree. recycling on the campus of Triadelphia.”

( Continued on page 8)

CTE Spotlight: Raider Webs Digital Labs

Raiders, Inc. Employees of the Month September & October

UPkeepers Inc Leland Haller, Shauney Dodd “We update and put school announcements and re-
sults from school sports, activities, events, schedules,
RaiderVISION Shawn Snodgrass, Henry Bozarth
and more. I really like how we are the only ones who
Raider Fitness Club Reed Weidner, Carson Rich run and create our website, so we get to make all of
the decisions.” - Katherine Schnacke
Raiders’ Helping Hands Cooper Bush, Phoebe Walton
“This CTE works on the school website, Raider Web’s
Cricut Creators Amelia Copney, Keira Regal
Digital Lab. We get to add new things every day, so it
Campus Enrichment Samantha Piko, Akeem Davis is always busy.” - Daniel Provost

Triadelphia’s Treasures Gianna Mills, Berklee Heller Check it out! [Link]

[Link]/tms-schoolwesite/tms-
TMS Publications Adalyn Kreitzer, Mollie Brammer current-events?pli=1
TMS Engineering Kaylee Ingram, Hunter Flanegin

Raider Webs Digital Labs Kat Schnacke, Daniel Provost

Enviro-Raiders Mila Vosvick, Aiden Milton

Raider Rowdies Riley Habig, Lila Litman
Triadelphia Tutors Levi Helms, Mackenzie Ernest
Ringing Raiders Benjamin Wilson, Jaxon Anderson
Brilliant Brushes Morgan Oleksiak, Janea Murphy
Pictured here are Employees of the Month Daniel
1636 Manufacturing Delshawn Irvin, Asher Chao Provost and Katherine Schnacke.

Photo and interview—Griffin Bunch

“I think Mr. Sorge is a good teacher because he Introducing the
knows what he is talking about and he can re-
late to the wars and the countries we learn
Sixth Grade Team:
about because he was a veteran. When we go Mrs. Bozarth—science
over our study guide, he makes it fun by doing
Kahoot and gives prizes out for the winners. Mrs. Gentle—math, so-
One of my favorite things that Mr. Sorge does is cial studies
the box after Kahoots.” —Lindsay Severns, Mrs. Bozarth Mrs. Gentle
Mrs. Heil—reading
“I think Mrs. Heil is a good teacher because she
Mrs. Maxwell—special
always pushes me to read new books and write
more. I like how she does that so I can read new education
things and learn how to add more action to
Ms. Romanek—math
writing. She is also just a really fun teacher and
has a good sense of humor. Also, she barely Mr. Sorge—social stud-
gives homework because we always get to do it ies
in class. In all, Mrs. Heil is a great reading teach- Mrs. Heil Mrs. Maxwell
er!” —Zoe Goldbaugh, grade 6

“I think Mrs. Tucker is a good teacher. She is a

hard working person, and she always has a posi-
tive attitude. Even when she does not feel too
good, she is one of the best teachers. She works
her hardest all day. That is why I think Mrs.
Tucker is a great teacher.” Ms. Romanek Mr. Sorge

- Shauntaya Yuhas, grade 6

Thanks to the 6th
“I think Mrs. Bozarth is a good
grade team for
“I think that Ms. Romanek is a good teacher teacher because she makes
helping us when
because she always make sure that everyone is learning science fun. She
we first start at
on the same page. I also think that she is a good always knows what she is
Triadelphia. We
teacher because she always helps you with any teaching and she finds
appreciate you!
problems. Plus, she always does Kahoots and blookets to make it a little
Quizzes to help us study and her tests aren't more fun. She always find
Mrs. Tucker
really that hard. In conclusion, that is why I science kind of stuff that’s not
think Ms. Romanek is a good teacher.” too hard. She is so kind and “I think Mrs. Gentle is a good teacher be-
her way of science is amazing. cause she helps me better understand the
—John Tatich Grade 6
She is honestly one of my math problems. Also, she is super kind to all
favorite teachers. In conclu- the other students. She helps with math that
“The pencil of influence of a
sion, I think Mrs. Bozarth is a we don’t understand. In conclusion, this is
good teacher can never be great teacher why Mrs. Gentle is a good teacher.
erased.” – Katelyn Maloney, grade 6 - Kaylea Ingram, grade 6

“I think Mrs. Maxwell is a good teacher. She helps me push my toward my

“A good teacher can inspire goals and helps me learn new and exciting ways. She is always very cheerful
hope, ignite the imagination. and and a nice person when you get to know her. She is also a very respectful
teacher. That is why I think she is a good teacher. - Degan Morris, grade 6
instill a love of learning.”
 Cross Country Girls Win PAC-8 Championship
Boys Place Third By Hafsa Ahad and Haleigh Roycroft

Blair Anderson
"It was a fun, successful year. We had a lot of hard-
McKenna Guthoerl working kids, and had great chemistry on both sides,
Olivia Hengler which led to a lot of success and awards. We had a
relatively young team, and I'm looking forward to
Elli Robinson
building on that foundation next year. Best wishes to
Erin Thomas all of the 8th graders. They were a great group the
Brenna Tipton past few years and will be missed." - Coach Bennett
Mariah Webb

Kiera West
McKenna Guthoerl Boys: Girls:
Sean Burns Runner of the Year: Runner of the Year:
Asher Chao
Isaac Welling McKenna Guthoerl
Evan Clatterbuck
Newcomer of the Newcomer of the
Nick Franke
Year: Year:
Ryan Monroe
Kallon Tipton Brenna Tipton
Rex Montanye
Kallon Tipton Most Improved: Most Improved:

Isaac Welling Evan Clatterbuck Mariah Webb

Brooks Wharry
Alex Zhao Isaac Welling

“I started running in the fifth “Running at TMS has been an

grade. I enjoyed doing it and amazing experience. My
Brenna Tipton

Mariah Webb
planned on running in middle coach, Jason Bennett, has re-
school, so I started running ally helped me get better. He
5ks. I grew a love of running has showed me that I am real-
and joined the cross country ly a great runner and that I
team in 6th grade. The first 5k should continue running at
I ran was “The Betty Zane Wheeling Park. However, I am
Days,” in Martins Ferry. I en- not running cross country at
joyed running so much that I Park. I will continue my run-
started to run every single day ning with doing track. Overall,
and ran a race every single running has been an amazing
weekend. Now, I’m still enjoy- experience, and I wish I could
ing the sport just as much, but just have one more year at
now I’m getting something TMS to run again.”
out of it. I’m so glad I was
Isaac Welling, 8th grade
given this opportunity.

McKenna Guthoerl, 8th grade

Kallon Tipton Rex Montanye
 Football Wins PAC-8 Championship Against Brooke
Takes Down Undefeated Bruins 30-14
By Kaleigh Coles and Annbrielle Lucas
“I’m proud of Dom Asbury–
the team and “It feels good
of all the hard winning the PAC
work that -8 champion-
they put in. ship, and I hope
I’m also proud it keeps going
of the out- Mr. Hunley once I’m gone.”
come from
the work and Head Football
effort they Coach
put in this

6th grade: 7th Grade:

Owen Abraham
Jake Frank Cruz Sparks
Samari Biggs Szami Adane
Jeremile Alexander
DelShawn Irvin Ethan West
Nash Breiding Braydon Bartsch
Dom Asbury
Owen King Stevie Williams
Xander Cook Alex Cook
Jay Bordas
Van Kralovic Logan Wilson
Milton Harris Jonah Hardway
Lincoln Combs
Landon Namack
Szhar King Stephan Hanchin
Landon Cottrill
Michael Neider
Sebastian Molina Aiden Milton
Brody Criswell
Goodbye to our 8th
Logan Pugh
Cooper Perks Kholton Muldrew
Austin Eikey
Grade Players!
Jacob Robinson
Riley Wright Shawn Snodgrass
Cameron Fisher
Good Luck!
Dustin Sanner
Keokie Wilkes

7th Grade Volleyball Wins PAC-8 Over Sherrard

6th Grade and 8th Grade Were Runners—Up By Lilyian Haller and

Adison Huggins
7th grade won the PAC-8
against Sherrard Middle
School, and it’s a big deal
because Sherrard was unde-
feated. In fact, Sherrard had
not lost a set! The team
played their hearts out, and
"It was a great time to be a part of
the volleyball team. We played our
it paid off big!
hearts out, we got a big win. I was Congratulations to the team
glad I got to be on the team with and coaches Mr. Chambers
my wonderful teammates.” - Berk- and Ms. Bishop!
lee Heller, grade 7
 Golf Team Considers This Season a Success
By Griffin Bunch and Ryder Wojchowski

Owen Abraham—8 Griffin Bunch—7 Beau Braunlich—6 “My whole family were and still are golfers. I
kind of wanted to join in the "tradition." It was
Eli Boffa—8 Blake Dobbs—7 Colt Givens—6
fun, and I'm definitely not stopping soon.
Wyatt Rich—8 Carson Rich—7 Bryson Lowther—6 Though I'm not joining the golf team next year, I
Reed Wydner - 8 Zach Minch—6 still hold my passion and love for swinging the
clubs in the summer heat. I think anybody can
Maxx Taylor—6 play golf. You may not start very good just like
“The Ohio County School golf team had an amazing
me, but if you try and practice you can be a real-
season while in the opening match of our season
ly good golfer! It's also like a therapist because
we came in first place in the scrabble matches and
you can take your anger out on the golf balls.
in the scoring matches. Golf is one of those sports
That's why I like golf.” - Colt Givens, grade 6
that you can join once and still know how to score
and everything works.” -Wyatt Rich, grade 8

Oh, the weather outside is frightful! Mem-

“The kids played their hearts out in freezing conditions. bers of the band bundled up and participated
They’ve made me very proud!” - Band Director Ms. Moore in the Fantasy in Lights Christmas Parade,
which was held in Downtown Wheeling on
Friday, November 18. They also sponsored
the Halloween Dance.
 Students Earn Awards, Participate in Activities, Have Fun in the First 9 Weeks
Distinguished Raider Awards:
The Distinguished Raider Award goes
to the students who take pride in be-
ing a Raider. Students are selected for
this honor by their teachers. They are
Erin Thomas & Cooper Perks
always READY to learn, RESPECTFUL,
and RESPONSIBLE for maintaining
good standing in all their classes and
setting a great example!! Congratula-
tions to these students!!

Brenna Tipton & Brooks Wharry

Congratulations to the music department on Winners! Congratulations to the Robo sapi-

a great holiday concert! ens and their coach Ms. Bishop on winning
Gianna Mills & Jacob Robinson the Design Award at a recent robotics com-
Ms. Moore, Mr. Leib, Mrs. Leib, YOU ROCK!
petition. This is TMS’s first award of the ro-
(Mrs. Lowther Teacher Spotlight: continued from page 3) botics season. Pictured left to right are Owen
King, Rex Montanye, Alex Zhao, Peilin Yu, and
Q: If you weren't a teacher, what would you be?
A: “If I had not become a teacher, then I would probably be an engineer.” Lydia Bunce.

Q: Who or what inspired you?

A: “ I had some great teachers growing up that made me want to be like (continued from page 1)
them.” Mr. Seals and Mr. Moffett have done a lot to
Q: What’s a quote from you?” change this school and make it a better place
A: “ A quote that I have always liked is this: “ Students don’t care how for students. We thank them for their hard
much you know until they know how much you care.” - By John C. Maxwell work and look forward to even more positive
changes during the rest of the school year.
I hope my students know how much I care about them, both their educa-
tion and their general well being. I love what I do, and I hope that I help
Have a happy and healthy
students understand and like math more than they [Link] stepping
into my classroom.” holiday!

Thank you, Mrs. Lowther, for all you to do make our school great. From the newspaper staff