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decided about what he will major in. He will have plenty of time to sort it out in Fort Wayne. Ten years from now, Schlabach hopes to be married, happily, he adds, to the woman of his dreams which he has already found according to him. He also said that maybe he will have a couple of kids as well as a nice house and a nice job. “Have fun being young. Do stupid stuff, don’t get caught. Make memories that will last a lifetime.” Recently, her doubles team won their sectional championship match against West Noble. This comes after her soccer team won the sectional title as well this year. Not a bad way to cap off her senior seasons. “Playing sports is a stress outlet for me,” said Miller. “It helps me keep my mind off of school.” Miller is a very dedicated student who has kept her grades at an extremely high level during her time at Westview. During her time in the classrooms, her favorite classes have been landscaping with Mr. Baker and Advanced Placement English with Mr. Senior Spotlight Tibbs. Mirandi Miller Miller is definitely ready to put Mirandi Miller has been a big high school in her rear view mirror. part of Westview high school over the She dislikes all of the drama that many past few years. She has played soccer high school girls get caught up in. She and tennis her entire four years of is looking forward to moving on to high school as well as being involved bigger and better things. However, in numerous school organizations she will miss the tight knit classroom (NHS and Spanish club just to name a couple). Playing sports has given Miller atmosphere where everyone knows and is friends with everyone else. a chance to meet new people as well She is planning on attending IPFW as representing Westview, which she has taken pride in. She has enjoyed her University in the fall although that won’t even be enough for her. She is time especially on the tennis courts. • 22 hp Kawasaki V-Twin Engine • 27 hp Kohler Courage V-Twin Engine • 48”, 52”, or 60” cut widths • 8 mph forward speed • 4.5 gallon fuel capacity • Hinged Flexible Discharge Chute • Enhanced Comfort Seat • Right or Left Handed Joystick or Duallever steering • Articulating Front Axle and Floating Deck • Dual integrated ZT-3100 hydrostatic transaxles • Patented Stand-Up Deck • Up to 4.8 acres per hour • Front Step The JAZEE PRO combines features of those found on our commercial line with the added comforts of our residential line. Built with a larger engine, a more powerful transmission, and a wider cutting width than the JAZEE, you are able to cut up to 4.8 acres per hour. With all of this, we have created a pro-inspired, entry level commercial machine that’s easy to use and comfortable to operate for homeowners or lawn care professionals. Fry’s Repair Shop Dan & Glen Fry • 5300 S SR 5, Topeka, IN 46571 • 260-593-3228 • M-F 7-5; Sat. 7-3 taking a transfer class that will lead her to Purdue University for her final two years. Miller will be majoring in landscape architecture. After college, she is hoping to have a good job at a landscaping firm. She also sees herself getting married and having a family in the future. “Don’t screw around. Once you leave high school, things will change,” Miller says as words of advice to her fellow underclassmen. “Respect your teachers. Also, be on time, it shows that you are ready to learn.” Miller has a bright future ahead of her. She will remember Westview High School for giving her plenty of great memories as well as being a stepping stone for what lies ahead. Westview Girls Softball This year’s softball team continues to take strides towards improving the program at Westview. With every week that passes it seems as if the squad squashes the old persona around the team. They are no longer getting beat by the ten run rule. “I think we’ll remember this season by the close games we’ve had. We were in three-fourths of the games that we’ve played this season,” said assistant coach Mike Antal. Antal said that the close games are a positive step towards rebuilding the attitude around the team. The Lady Warriors have lost four games by only one run this season. Sometimes a team’s record does not reflect the games that almost went the other way. This season there have been three huge contributors on the offensive side of the ball. All-Conference members, juniors Kayla Yoder and Kaylene Kaufman, as well as All-Conference continued on next page The Hometown Treasure · June ‘12 · pg 25