February 12, 2016 - Plymouth

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Index
A1-A3: News
A4-A5: Opinion
Inside:
Anniversary Special Edition
B1-B3: Sports
B4-B5, A6: Features
Top athletes sign with colleges
by Michael Adzima, Jordan Anheuser and
Sports Editor, Staff Writer and News Editor
Top senior Park athletes signed their national
letters of intent on National Signing Day, Feb. 3,
as they decided on their futures. The athletes were
surrounded by family, friends, teammates and
coaches as they joined the limited group of high
school athletes who go on to play college sports.
Hannah Saad
A big topic of the day was Canton senior
linebacker Jalen Cochran, who received more
than 13 offers, including one from Michigan State.
At noon, Cochran announced that he would be
signing with the University of Arizona. Cochran
said, “The decision was very stressful, and I am
happy it’s over.” Cochran is looking forward to “the
college experience, playing on the big stage, and
getting my degree in sports medicine.”
Athletes committed to schools both big and
small. Darwin Filey, senior defensive back for the
Wildcats football team, committed to play at the
University of Mount Union in Ohio, which has 12
NCAA Division III national championships. His
football teammate ,Victor Abraham, made his
commitment to Division I-AA Southern Illinois.
Plymouth track and field star Jewel Davis decided
to go larger as she signed with Central Michigan.
As far as the recruitment and signing process
goes, many factors played into where athletes
decided to commit.
Daniella Barile, Plymouth senior, committed to
University of Michigan Dearborn for volleyball.
She said, “It was a fun process. This is a good fit for
me because it’s close to home and I like the coaches
and the other girls.”
Olivia Janke, Plymouth senior, said she chose
Valparaiso University for soccer: “I really like the
campus and I love the coaches there. The size of it
really fit what I was looking for in a university.”
Josh Sulak, a Plymouth senior who committed
to Northwood University for baseball, said, “I’m
looking forward to playing good competition and
facing the very good Division II schools in the
area.”
For some, playing college sports is a reward for
the work they’ve put in. “I always work the extra
mile. I feel like you have to keep working at your
skills each and every day, and it helped me out in
the long run,” said Salem senior Hunter Gibbons,
who committed to Spring Arbor for soccer.
For others, playing in college is a perk. Kaya
Knake committed to the University of Maryland,
Baltimore County for cross country and track and
has fought through multiple injuries throughout
her career. She didn’t run cross country her
sophomore year. “It’s so surprising. It still feels
weird to say that I’ll be running in college,” she
said.
The future collegiate athletes gave some advice
for students who are considering playing in college.
“Work hard and follow your dreams,” said James
Walkinshaw, Canton senior who committed to
Ohio Northern University for soccer.
“Keep working as hard as you can because
opportunities will arise that you didn’t even
think were a possibility,” Cochran said. “Do your
homework; grades are important in the process.”
Salem senior Logan Marshall, who committed
to Calvin College for baseball, said, “Never give up.
Set it as one of your goals and you’ll achieve it.”
Salem senior Griffin Skaff, who committed to
Ohio Northern University for cross country and
track, added, “Dedication is the biggest thing.
Make sure that you’re dedicated, and there’s a
college for you anywhere.”
Photo by Lauren Flynn
Anna DeBiasi, Plymouth senior, signs with Cleveland State to play soccer. P-CEP student
athletes committed to play sports at colleges on National Signing Day.
For more photos and information about signing day, check out The Perspective online at the-perspective.tk
Above: The Asian Pacific American Club
performs a traditional Chinese fan dance.
Right: Indian American Student Association
dresses in colorful, traditional clothing, and
performs Bhangra.
Photos courtesy of Diversity Council Board
Diversity show celebrates a variety of cultures
by Benjamin
Opinion Editor
Henderson
The annual Celebration of Diversity brings together student
performers from a variety of ethnicities and cultural backgrounds,
showcasing
dances, music, poetry and other talents and customs.
The evening of Friday, Jan. 16 marked the third year in a row that
the P-CEP Diversity Council has put on the show in the Gloria Logan
Auditorium with Salem teacher Paul Fisher as the club’s host.
The crowd grew silent as Khadeja Mohammed, Salem junior,
and Sameed Khan, Salem junior, took the stage to deliver a poem
on behalf of the Muslim Student Association to decry Islamophobic
depictions of Muslims in the American media.
Mohammed later said that she felt the show was a “phenomenal
platform for students to share their religion and culture with each
other.”
A variety of other clubs performed. The Breakdancing Club lined
up into two groups and proceeded try to out-do their club mates
across the stage. P-CEP’s Step Team and K-Pop Club also made
appearances.
Aria, the Park’s all-female vocal ensemble, performed an a
cappella mix of popular songs.
Members of the P-CEP Gender Sexuality Alliance took the stage
to deliver spoken word poems describing their experiences as people
who fall outside of culture’s gender or sexual norm, to which the
crowd reacted favorably.
The Middle Eastern Student Association performed a variety
of cultural dances in appropriate costume, and the Asian Pacific
American Club delivered a modern dance routine followed by a
display of prowess with Chinese yo-yos, and finished with a fan
dance.
The Park’s Indian American Student Association delivered
routines of dances in Raas and Bhangra style. As the IASA
performers finished, all of the performers from the night crowded
onto the stage to present a finale.
As the show wrapped up and customary congratulations were
given, Diversity Council Co-President Sreyas Narayanan, Canton
senior, delivered a final speech thanking the performers and
audience.
The event had been many months in the making, and for
the members of the Diversity Council board the night was the
culmination of hours of work put into organizing the event.
News
The Perspective - February 12, 2016
A2 News
Park Players preview:
‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’
by Natasha
Art Director
Pietruschka
Photo courtesy of Paul Bird
Students rehearse choreography weekly for the upcoming musical “Nice Work If You Can Get It.”
Under the direction of Paul Bird, students from
around the Park are preparing their voices and
dancing feet for the Park’s upcoming musical comedy, “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” The musical is
set to run March 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. in the
Gloria Logan Auditorium at Salem High School.
“Nice Work” takes place in a time where bootleggers roamed the streets and big bands blared
their horns: the late 1920s. The plot follows the
adventures of playboy Jimmy Winter, played by
Plymouth senior Ryan Wagner, and his desire for
independent-minded bootlegger, Billie Bendix,
played by Salem sophomore Haley Martin.
Wagner has played the male lead for “West Side
Story” and “Oklahoma!” making “Nice Work” his
third major production. Wagner has participated
in many other works, starting his career in acting
with Forever After Productions in 2010.
Wagner said, “I’m glad I got to spend my years
in high school in a community like Park Players
that really builds friendships that are going to last
me my whole life. I’m excited to do my senior
show with some of my best friends!”
Martin, the co-lead, understudied many Park
Player productions, including “The Fantasticks”
and “The Game’s Afoot.” In the past two years, she
has participated in 15 shows around the Plym-
outh-Canton area.
Starting in early December, vocal and dance
workshops were held for students interested in
roles for “Nice Work.” These workshops were typically held after school, with Salem choir teacher,
Jennifer Neumann, as vocal coach, and Victoria
Gilbert, a ballet teacher in Ann Arbor, as choreographer. These instructors played a key part in
preparation for the show.
Two days worth of auditions soon followed
after, where students performed individually with
Bird. After receiving a call-back, a few students
were given a third audition.
“Since I am a sophomore, it was a very calmed
down audition for me. I wasn’t expecting much to
come from it. I just wanted to be part of the show
in some way,” said Martin. “It’s funny looking back
at it.”
After the cast list was posted on Salem’s upper
auditorium door, students got straight to work.
Many hours of thorough vocal and dance rehearsals have been spent for the debut in March. In the
early weeks of show production, actors met every
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. As opening
night approaches, there are increased rehearsals.
The week leading up to the premiere is called
Tech Week. This week has an abundance of stress-
ful moments, yet entails exciting glimpses of what
the final product will look like. All in preparation
to help the week go smoothly, Sat. March 5, is
marked as Tech Day. On this day, cast and crew
members prepare the works: lights, microphones,
costumes, music are all pulled together.
During Tech Week “the rehearsals take a pretty
long time, and we all get pretty tired. In the end
though, doing the show is such an adrenaline rush
for everybody that we really don’t even notice,”
said Wagner.
Along with the actors themselves, there are
many other jobs required for running such a large
production.
Jobs include light coordination, sound balance,
stage management, general tech, costume design,
and makeup and hair design. The students behind
these jobs are either actors or volunteers.
“Being a stage manager entails a lot of joy,
though is also quite the emotional struggle at
times,” said Dalton Barthold, Canton freshman.
“The joy comes from seeing a project you worked
so hard on for months becoming true. My favorite
experiences come from molding the participants
into actors. There are no small roles, and I completely choose to embrace that.”
Hidden in a lowered area in front of the stage,
called an orchestra pit, are some of the Park’s
most talented musicians. Under the direction of
Cathy DePentu, Canton orchestra teacher, the pit
orchestra has been working on 30 songs, although
some are split up. Songs vary in length; some are
used for transitions and scene changes, others are
longer and used for dance scenes.
“It’s pretty much all jazz, definitely not like the
music we play in concert band,” said Annika Topelian, Canton senior. “This is my third year doing
pit. I absolutely love it. It can be a little stressful,
especially the first couple weeks since you’re still
sight-reading some of the music, but it’s amazing
to watch the production come together and to
work with such a hardworking and talented group
of people.”
The pit helps create the mood for many of “Nice
Work’s” big scenes.
Though many weeks are left until “Nice Work
If You Can Get It” opens, the crew will be busy
preparing.
“The cast and myself are having an incredibly
good time and lots of fun working on this show,”
said Bird.
Venisha Combs: April 1972 - January 2016
by Genevieve
News Editor
St. Jean
Photo courtesy of P-CEP yearbook
Venisha Combs, a valued staff member of Plymouth-Canton
Community Schools, died on Jan. 15. Combs served for five years
in the district as the principal of Miller Elementary School, and the
assistant principal at Plymouth High School, Workman Elementary
School and West Middle School.
Combs touched a large number of lives, from kindergartners to
principals, as she was a leader and someone to look up to in several
schools.
Jim Burt, Workman Elementary principal and former co-worker
of Combs, said, “Everybody who worked with her at Workman,
West, the Park, and Miller thought she was an excellent leader and
an excellent person. There were many times I saw her be helpful to
children who were upset or work with kids to find good solutions
to their problems. There were many times I saw her interacting with
teachers and parents in a helpful and positive way.”
Allie Suffety, Salem assistant principal, said, “Ms. Combs was not
only a role model for young African American women on our campus, but all women. She was intelligent, confident and understood
what was right.”
Nick Brandon, Director of Communications, said regarding the
loss, “Venisha will always be remembered for her generous and
patient spirit, and for having a positive impact on all students, staff,
and families who had the privilege to work with her. Her presence
and leadership will be greatly missed.”
Combs was to replace Suffety as Salem assistant principal at the
end of the semester after he retired. According to Suffety, Jerry Sullivan will substitute as the assistant principal for the rest of the year.
Suffety said, “I was honored that Ms. Combs was replacing me;
she thought as I did, understanding that relationships with students
and teachers were the priority for school administrators. We had to
model the behaviors we wanted all to emulate for a successful learning environment.”
According to Brandon, Marsha Hoff, a former East Middle
School principal, is serving as the interim principal at Miller.
Combs went to Michigan State University for a bachelor of arts
and got her master’s degree from University of Detroit Mercy for
curriculum and instruction. She started as a math teacher in Detroit
Public Schools and then joined the district in administrative positions.
A memorial service was held on Jan. 23.
Hannah Jarrett
August 2000 - January 2016
Park staff and students are mourning the loss of Hannah
Jarrett, Salem freshman, who passed away on Jan. 26 after battling numerous health problems.
She contributed to the community through youth group,
service projects and domestic mission trips. She had planned
on volunteering at the Royal Family KIDS camp this year, and,
on her behalf, the camp is taking donations so more scholarships can be given to children in need.
She is survived by her sister, Amanda, a Salem senior,
friends and family.
Venisha Combs, a valued staff member serving five years in
the district, passed away in January.
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A3
News
Thompson Vs. Rogers:
Students debate prevalent issues
by Allison
Pascalo
Features Editor
Salem senior Dorian Thompson and Plymouth senior
Natalie Rogers participated in a debate focused entirely
on their passionate, and different, political views.
The event took place in the Dubois Little Theatre on
Wednesday Jan. 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Students, parents and faculty filed into Canton High
School to witness the two students express their beliefs
in regards to topics related to illegal immigrants, gun
rights, health care reform and new tax rates. The event
began with moderators firing questions to each individual and letting the two state their opinions on the
answers given.
Cameron Stella, Plymouth senior rooting for
Thompson, said, “The debate ended up being just how I
anticipated. Seeing how passionate Dorian and Natalie
were was probably my favorite part.” When asked which
topics the students seemed the most interested in, Stella
replied, “Dorian seemed the most involved about illegal
immigrants while Natalie leaned more towards new tax
rates.”
Rogers was more focused on tax rates than Thompson; however, Thompson suggested a 10 percent flat tax
rate. Also, while Dorian was more focused on immigration and deporting illegal immigrants, Rogers brought
up multiple points refuting Dorian’s arguments.
Also discussed in the debate were key social issues
leading into the election, including multiple religiousheavy issues, such as LGBT rights, abortion and religion.
Rogers said, “We need to reform our current system
so that people have a chance in our society.” Later on she
added, “We need to keep stability in American politics,”
while discussing the current political system.
Thompson had responses to Rogers on many of the
issues though, saying “If you come to the United States
illegally, deportation.” Thompson also added, “You can’t
always go by what the Supreme Court says. The president will appoint whoever he wants.”
The two students on stage weren’t the only ones
intrigued with the questions and answers that were provided. Many other students attending the debate voiced
their opinions on statements they didn’t particularly
agree with and helping Rogers and Thompson elaborate
on the topics.
Thompson and Rogers ended on a positive note, saying that they agree to disagree, and that unity on some
issues is always good, but it is always nice to hear a different point of view.
What’s
going on
@ the
Park?
Mid-Winter Break
When: Feb. 15-19
88.1 the Park Record Show
When: Feb. 20, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
What: The show
has thousands of
vinyl records, CD’s,
t-shirts, posters and
more available for
purchase.
Where: Salem High
School
Cost: $3 admission.
Plymouth, Canton
and Salem students
get in free with their
student ID.
Photo by Emmanuel Jones
Dorian Thompson and Natalie Rogers
presented opposing viewpoints during a
debate on current issues.
Snowcoming
When: Feb. 27
Salem Assistant Principal Suffety
retires after 38 years in district
by Hamoudy Turfe
Circulation Manager
Left: Allie Suffety
pictured from 20142015, the year before
he retired from Salem
High School. Bottom: Suffety in a flash
back to 1990 when he
worked in the district
as a health teacher.
Allie Suffety, assistant principal at Salem High
School, retired at the end of first semester. He has
been in the Plymouth-Canton Community School
district for just over 38 years. The assistant principal feels that it is the appropriate time for him
to retire after being in the district for such a long
period of time.
Suffety said he has enjoyed his time in the
district due to all of the great, dedicated workers.
Suffety said, “I take a lot of pride in the fact that I
have been able to work with such great people.”
The principal of Salem, Kim Villarosa, had
nothing but kind words when talking about Suffety. She said, “Allie Suffety is one of the greatest
advocates for students I have ever had the pleasure
to work with. He has an amazing ability to build
fantastic relationships with students, parents and
staff.”
Before becoming the assistant principal at
Salem, Suffety taught in the district for 32 years.
He started out teaching health education, physical
education, and he also helped teach in the alternative education department.
Once becoming a part of the administration,
Suffety always strove to help students and teachers
in any way possible.
“His ability to form relationships and help those
he works with is an example for every administrator to follow,” said Salem Assistant Principal Jay
Blaylock.
Suffety grew up in Dearborn. After graduating from Fordson, Suffety went on to complete
his undergraduate degree in education at Central
Cost: Tickets on
sale at lunch from
Feb. 22-26, and
at the door at the
dance for $10
Robotics: Robot
Reveal Ceremony
Michigan University. He then attended Eastern
Michigan University, where he earned his master’s
degree in family and child development.
In his early years in the district, Suffety watched
other staff members teach. This prepared him for
a long, enjoyable and knowledgeable tenure as an
educator. As Suffety said, “Once you have been
somewhere for a long period of time, you don’t
only develop professional growth, but you develop
a lot of personal growth as well.”
Gregory Anglin, an assistant principal at Salem,
said, “Mr. Suffety was without question committed to improving the lives of young people. His
compassion for students and his colleagues will
be remembered by all who had the opportunity to
know him. He is truly an inspirational educator
and person. Mr. Suffety will be sincerely missed at
the Park.”
Even though Suffety is retiring, he still plans on
playing an active role in the community. He looks
to advocate for students and teachers.
With all the change that has occurred in the
district over the years, Suffety believes there has
been one major consistency: “There is a lot of great
learning that is occurring in the classroom.”
Suffety said, “I look forward to continuing to be
active because I do a lot of things that have to do
with race and equity.” Suffety also looks forward to
spending time with his three granddaughters. In
the summer, Suffety cannot wait to get on his boat.
He enjoys relaxing on the water, reading, spending time with friends and family, and eating good
food.
Where: Canton Little
Theater
When: Feb. 22
Cost: Free
Interact Club hosts
Peace Summit
When: Feb. 27 11
a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Canton Cafeteria
What; A service
event to make blankets and collect
canned goods and
winter clothes.
Park Players presents “Nice Work If
You Can Get It”
When: March 11, 12,
18 and 19 starting
at 7 p.m.
Where: Salem
Photos courtesy of P-CEP yearbook
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A4 Editorial
Application fees box out
low-income students
by Lena Bobo
Features Editor
It is around that time of year where most seniors at the Park are
either finishing up the last of their college applications or hearing
back from the colleges that they have already applied to; with that
being said, I want to discuss a topic that I have always been a bit
wary about, college application fees.
To me, college application fees are just a way for colleges to gain
more revenue and it is unfair to the students that are applying.
You are paying just to be considered for admissions; if you are not
accepted, that is just money down the drain. Some students cannot
by Maddy
Staff Writer
Hanton
afford the $50+ application fees and sometimes the process of
getting your fees waived can be a long and drawn out one. Along
with this, some schools may not accept your request for a fee waiver
if they do not think your family’s income is low enough.
Last fall, students paid an average of $41 per application; I think
that number is completely outrageous. You are already going to have
to pay thousands of dollars for tuition, books, room and board when
you attend the school, so why are application fees required for most
colleges and universities? Although $41 is the average, some schools
like Stanford University have outrageous application fees like $90,
the highest recorded fee in 2015. Columbia University and Duke
University are just behind with fees of $85.
These fees are harmful and can be standing in the way of a
student’s education. It is important now more than ever to get an
education, and things like large application fees can be stopping a
less fortunate student from getting the chance to better the lives of
them and their families.
Syrian refugees must be
welcomed
Since March 2011, the beginning of the Syrian
civil war, it is estimated by the BBC that over 11
million Syrian civilians have fled their homes.
While around 7.6 million of these people were
displaced internally, greater than four million are
refugees. More than half of those four million
refugees are children. According to Amnesty
International, only 2.5 percent of these Syrian
refugees have been offered places to resettle since
the beginning of the crisis. Unfortunately, refugees
fleeing their war-torn country and seeking asylum
often find even more suffering during their search
for a better life.
As reported by CNN, many countries have
stepped up to help these refugees; Turkey has
taken in almost two million people already.
Germany has welcomed over 100,000 Syrians
since the beginning of the unrest, and is estimated
to take in 800,000 more. Other countries such as
Lebanon, Jordan, Sweden and even Greece, despite
its financial troubles, have taken in substantial
numbers of refugees. The United States, however,
has not been so eager to help. Since 2011, the U.S.
has taken in fewer than 2,000 refugees.
Following the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in
Paris, 31 states’ governors, including Michigan’s,
announced they want to suspend the admission of
refugees entering their states. Their main concern
is that terrorists will enter the U.S. posing as
refugees. They believe that preventing all Syrians
from entering the country is a valid way to prevent
future terrorist attacks. This logic is extremely
flawed; over the past five years Germany has
welcomed thousands of refugees and no terrorist
incidents have occurred as a result. A terrorist
can be born in any country, including the United
States. Preventing all refugees from finding
safety in America will not solve the problem of
terrorism; it could actually escalate the issue.
ISIS fuels itself on the idea that Islam is at war
with the West. Denying refugees who pose no
legitimate security concern furthers that ideology.
This, combined with poor conditions at refugee
camps, where hundreds of thousands of refugees
are trapped in crowded, unclean environments
with nowhere to go, could encourage feelings
of anger and hostility toward the U.S. because
they may feel their suffering is being ignored.
These feelings aid terrorist organizations in
recruiting new members. The real solution to
combating these organizations can be found not
in ostracizing their victims, but in combating the
ideals they use to gain support.
The idea that we must look after our own
people’s safety before those of other countries, is
somewhat perplexing. This “us over them” outlook
infers that there is an inherent difference between
people living here in the U.S. and people living
in Syria, or anywhere else for that matter. The
only thing separating us from them is man-made
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boundaries; we are all human. By refraining from
accepting refugees because we fear terrorists
may enter as well, we prioritize a hypothetical
situation where many people’s safety is threatened,
over a real one. If America was experiencing the
violence, oppression, poverty and overall suffering
taking place in Syria, we would expect our fellow
nations to aid us in escaping and recovering; why
shouldn’t we do the same for Syria?
Considering all refugees to be potential
terrorists has created dangerous and blatant
Islamophobia in our country. There are Americans
who do bad things. There are Syrians who do bad
things. Where a person is from will not affect
how good of a person they are; blocking displaced
civilians, who are fleeing the very organizations
that Americans fear, will not prevent terrorist
attacks.
Many who are opposed to admitting refugees
argue that their presence will not benefit the
American economy. While others fear that the
price of housing Syrian refugees will come out
of their wallets; this is not the case. Allowing
individual Americans and charities to sponsor
refugees without any quota would allow for them
to enter the country without costing taxpayers
money. Refugees aren’t looking to receive
“handouts” from the government; they are looking
for safety and security.
Refugees are not terrorists; they are people. By
refusing to accept refugees into our country, we
are not taking a neutral stance. By creating policies
that prevent civilians from escaping dangerous
and violent conditions, we are just as bad as their
oppressors. Blocking people escaping war-torn
countries from finding refuge in the U.S. makes
our government just as responsible for their oftentragic fates as the governments they are fleeing.
A5
Opinion
Star
Point
Counterpoint
Wars
The good, the bad and the ugly: what Park students think of the new movie
by Alec Middleton
Staff Writer
by Jonathan
Copy Editor
A short time ago in a galaxy not so far away,
“Star Wars: Episode VII-The Force Awakens”
was released on a planet known as Earth. My
love for the series continues as the release of this
new movie has stormed its way into my heart.
Everything from the special effects, acting and
story arc, to the villains, original three characters
and heroes are well done and give fans a sigh of
relief as the series returns to its original form after
the poorly received prequels.
Daisy Ridley and John Boyega are cast as
the two new heroes in the trilogy. Ridley plays
Rey, an orphaned scavenger living on the desert
planet Jakku, while Boyega plays a storm trooper
named Finn who leaves The First Order after he
witnesses the slaughtering of innocent people.
Virtually unknown before the film, Ridley
and Boyega provide a fresh atmosphere to the
expanded universe because they give raw emotion
and have on-air chemistry like Carrie Fisher and
Harrison Ford had back in the original trilogy. The
prequels were panned by critics for many reasons
including the poor acting and choppy dialogue,
most notably directed towards Natalie Portman
and Hayden Christensen. “Star Wars: The Force
Awakens” took the criticism and made a complete
180. All the new actors rose to the occasion
knowing they would have to impress the loyal Star
Wars fan base.
Additionally, the special effects are
extraordinary compared to the CGI mess that
plagued the prequels. The director, J.J Abrams,
expressed the idea of “returning to form” meaning
that The Force Awakens would be nostalgic to
original fans. Also, Abrams wanted to dwindle
down on any unnecessary CGI and make the
film more like it would be if it were released in
the 1970s. With that in mind, J.J Abrams did just
that as most of the alien creatures had handmade
costumes rather than being computer animated.
It’s no secret that nearly every movie today has
CGI incorporated in it, so seeing a movie released
in 2015 with less CGI is extraordinary.
It’s hard to imagine a villain more diabolical
than Darth Vader. Back in the original trilogy,
Darth Vader became the staple for many movie
villains to follow because of how evil he was.
Despite this, in The Force Awakens, the new
villain, Kylo Ren, is equally as evil and maybe
even more so. Ren has trouble dealing with his
emotions as seen throughout the entire movie with
him flinging his light saber around destroying
random things, raging to Supreme Leader Snoke
about Rey and Finn, and killing Han Solo. Back
in the day, Darth Vader did some very crazy stuff
like telling Luke he was his father, cutting off
Luke’s hand and throwing the emperor down an
endless pit, but in my opinion Kylo Ren killing his
father, Han Solo, tops everything. Not only was it
shocking to see arguably the most beloved hero
die, but Darth Vader never really did anything that
could match what Ren did in this movie.
Finally, having the original trio of heroes
back together on one screen was a marvelous
treat for the fans. Hamill, Fisher and Ford pick
up right where they left off back in 1983 with
their respective roles. Although Hamill’s role as
Luke was minimal, his five minutes of glory were
amazing. I can’t forget about Han and Leia either
because they were electric throughout the movie.
First, let’s recap what the couple has been up to in
the last 30 years. Han and Leia have been separate
for many years because of what happened with
their son, Kylo Ren. The second they locked eyes
and the classic love music played everyone knew
how sentimental this was. What I liked the most
in this movie was that their chemistry together
was impeccable. They still showed passion, but
with the classic wittiness that was present in the
originals.
With a 93 percent approval rating on Rotten
Tomatoes, record breaking box office sales and
hype from fans everywhere, it’s no secret that Star
Wars: Episode VII may be the greatest movie in
the entire franchise and maybe the greatest movie
of all time, too.
Declaire
I’ve been a fan of the Star Wars franchise since
I was four. I have watched every movie, even the
Christmas special with its horrifying acting and
plot which included Carrie Fisher singing while
being high on drugs. I’ve also delved into a lot of
the expanded universe concerning the franchise.
In my opinion the newest movie was great; not as
good as the original trilogy but definitely better
than the prequels. However the movie wasn’t
without its problems.
In the first 30 minutes of the film one of Finn’s
friends was killed by a blaster bolt in the attack on
the village. Finn holds his comrade’s dying body
in his arms before the soldier wiped some blood
on Finn’s helmet. The problem with this moment
is that Star Wars blasters don’t cause people to
bleed. A blaster shoots ionized particles that
punch through people and cauterizes the wound,
preventing bleeding, and yet his friend managed
to wipe blood from his hand that was on the
wound on Finn’s helmet.
Another problem I had was with the escape
from the First Orders battleship. When Finn and
Poe Dameron escape in a stolen starfighter, they
crash land and Finn ejects; but where did Poe go?
He knew that his droid companion was on the
planet and had information that was vital to the
Resistance and yet he left to find a way back to the
Resistance without searching for the droid and
left his jacket at the crash. He didn’t care about the
Resistance, his droid, his jacket, or even the guy
who had helped him escape. This shows he is a
jerk of a friend or is a big plot hole in the story.
Towards the end of the movie Kylo Ren had
revealed to Rey that she is able to use The Force.
Rey had no prior experience with The Force
and didn’t know she had it and yet she was able
to force mind trick a storm trooper only a few
hours later and was already doing some pretty
advanced stuff with it. Luke in the original trilogy
had learned of his ability to use The Force in the
first movie, but he also wasn’t able to manipulate
it to the level that Rey was doing even during the
second movie which was set three years after the
first movie.
The lightsaber duel at the end of the movie was
really annoying to a lot of fans - especially me.
Rey has never had any training with a lightsaber
and yet after Finn is wounded by Kylo’s lightsaber
she summons the lightsaber Finn is wielding and
proceeds to beat Kylo. Kylo, who had supposedly
been trained, is beaten by someone who you could
barely call a novice. I know that some will say,
“But The Force was with her.” If that’s the case
then why in “Empire Strikes Back” did Darth
Vader beat Luke so easily? Or how about the duel
between the Sidious and Yoda in “Revenge of the
Sith” - how did Yoda lose? Was The Force not with
Luke when he fought his father or when Yoda
attempted to defeat Darth Sidious? It doesn’t make
sense.
The worst thing about the movie, but is still
good in a nostalgic way, is the entire plot line.
J.J. Abrams said he wanted to bring back the
Star Wars we all knew and loved. He definitely
delivered but not the way most of us had thought.
If you take away all the details, character names
and locations, what you’re left with is the bare plot
line. Do the same thing with the first movie and
it’s the same plot line. The amount of ingenuity put
in is not very impressive when you have seen the
same plot line used once before.
I’m not intentionally bashing the movie out of
spite. I loved the movie and was ecstatic that the
Star Wars universe has returned. I only do this in
hope that the movies don’t turn into massive flops
or even just a rehash of the original trilogy.
Remembering the Holocaust: 2016
by Ben Henderson
Opinion Editor
If you look back far enough into your family
history, chances are you will find an ancestor of
yours who did something amazing. In my case, I
don’t have to look very far. My 89-year-old greatgrandfather Gary Lenzner managed to survive the
holocaust while living as a Jew in Germany.
He spent the first few years on the streets
of Berlin, and when the SS finally caught up to
him, he was sent by cattle car to the infamous
Auschwitz. Over the next few years he was sorted
from work camp to work camp, eventually moving
to Buchenwald, until eventually, with the allies
growing ever near, the occupants of his camp were
taken on a death march from which he escaped.
This is, of course, fantastically abbreviated. I
will spare the gory details, as here I do not wish to
discuss either the tremendous cruelty the Germans
showed themselves capable of or the amazing
resilience of my great-grandfather and his fellow
survivors. What I do wish to discuss is how the
memory of the holocaust should be treated today.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
falls on Jan. 27 of every year, to commemorate
the same date that, in 1945, the Soviet Army
liberated Auschwitz. In the United States it is an
event that remains largely overlooked. While the
slogan “Never again” decorates our murals, our
memorials and our rosy, unburdened and forgetful
consciences, all the while our society continues
to perpetuate the same mistakes that led to those
unspeakable years in Europe.
And as the actual memory of the events of
the holocaust is buried, Americans distort the
memory to fit their twisted narratives, spurring on
massacre after massacre in the name of American
freedom. Whether in Iraq or Israel, the memory
is perverted over and over as our imperialist
nation seeks justification for acts that should be
unjustifiable.
My message is this: leave the memory alone.
What happened in those camps, on those streets
and in those fields did not happen to you or your
people, it happened to the Jews. The memory is
not yours to use in your endless analogies or your
interventionist rhetoric. Not yours to criticize
our president or protest minor taxes. Six million
bodies lay strewn across Europe, they are not the
bodies of martyrs. They are the bodies of those
who were murdered in the same spirit of reckless
militarism that you seek to use their memory to
propagate today. Using the holocaust to score
cheap political points is disrespectful to its victims
and the families of its survivors.
Private school teams should compete
in different state playoffs
by Hannah
News Editor
Saad
During state playoffs, no public school looks forward to playing private schools. Whenever schools
like Catholic Central or Mercy come up on the Park teams’ schedules, the teams get intimidated. While
they try and play hard against these teams, it’s often to no avail. This is because private school teams are
very talented. Private schools can, theoretically, get any athlete from any area to come to their school, yet
they still compete in the same state playoffs as public schools. If private schools have a different system
for creating sports teams then they should also compete in different state playoffs.
Public schools can only get students from inside of the school district. At the Park, students can only
play sports at the school they are assigned to; an athlete can’t decide that one school has the best team
and choose to play there.
Private schools, on the other hand, can take whoever will pay the tuition to go there. Athletes can
decide that private schools have good teams and they can choose to attend whatever private school they
desire. Sometimes, alumni from the school can try and convince students that they would be a good fit
on a sports team and would be better there than at a public school. This gives the private schools a wider
range of athletes to choose from, and, therefore, a wider talent pool.
Coaching is also handled differently. At public schools, the coaches are often teachers who work in
the district or in a nearby district. Teachers who coach earn an extra bonus to their salaries. However, at
private schools, they are more likely than public schools to get coaches who aren’t teachers and who have
a good record of coaching the sport.
Normally state playoffs are meant to pit equal level teams against each other and let each team be
eliminated until the best team is left standing. But if the teams have different calibers of talent, then it
is not fair for the public schools to have to play teams that have more control of which talented players
come into their programs. A team that can almost completely design their perfect team is bound to win
more than the kids who end up going to the same school because they live in the same city. For example,
in boys hockey, Detroit Catholic Central has won nine state championships in Division I since 2000 and
has been runner-up twice. In contrast, public schools have won five of those state championships in the
past 15 years.
Public schools are already divided by the population of the school, so it wouldn’t be a big hindrance to
take out the private schools and have them form their own state playoffs. Separating state playoffs won’t
completely eliminate games and matches between public and private schools; however, it would give
public schools a fair chance to prove that they have talented athletes too.
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Editor-in-Chief
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you want a subtle cream or neon green, there’s something out there for you. “Even if I’m just wearing
jeans and a sweatshirt, I feel better if my nails are painted to match my outfit,” said Lauren Keyes, Canton
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Boys Varsity
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Salem: Tonight 7 p.m.
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Canton: Tonight 6
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Salem: Tonight 7 p.m.
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Canton:Tonight 6:30
p.m. vs. Lakeland
High School
Plymouth: Tonight 6
p.m. @Flint Powers
High school
Salem: 12/24 7:30 p.m.
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Mary’s
Girls Varsity
Hockey:
PCS Penguins:
Tonight 8:30 p.m. vs.
Northville High School
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Player Profiles: A closer look at P-CEP’s athletes
Zoe Talley:
Cole Malhoit:
How long have you been playing this
sport?
How long have you been playing
this sport?
Salem senior baller
Canton senior swim captain
I’ve been hooping since I was about six years old, but
I was born a baller.
I’ve been swimming competitively since the
seventh grade. I joined a club swim team after
freshman year in high school.
How did you become interested in
your sport?
How did you become interested in
your sport?
In the early 2000’s, Detroit basketball was at a peakboth the Pistons and the Shock won national championships. I fell in love with basketball watching those
two teams, and how the players moved with such
agility and finesse. On top of that, being one of the
few girls out of all of the cousins on my dad’s side,
my guy-cousins were eager to make me and my sister
basketball players. I would say that they were pretty
successful.
I started swimming in middle school. I had always
been decent at swimming due to swimming at
my lake up north. I had a lot of friends who were
joining the team and they convinced me to join
as well. It was an amazing first season and I just
never stopped swimming.
Novi High School.
When was your best performance?
What school is your biggest rival?
What school is your biggest rival?
Plymouth High School.
When was your best performance?
Last year I helped our team qualify for states in
the 400 Freestyle Relay. I was super pumped for
the race because I had just PR’d in the 100 backstroke. We were the underdogs at Conferences
and it was amazing that I was able to swim fast
enough for our relay to be that competitive.
My best performance was probably my sophomore
year, in a double OT win against Divine Child on
their court. After a mostly low-energy game, something happened to us mentally and we went off. I
remember having 20 points, and hitting some crucial
free throws to keep us in the game. Yet the reason
I remember that game most is because it marked
the beginning of an iconic alliance between (fellow
seniors) Marisa Martin, Leah Moss, and myself-- aka
The Trinity.
How does playing this sport make
you feel?
Swimming makes me feel satisfied. This satisfaction comes from enduring a hard practice or
dropping time in an event at meets. Swim also
makes me feel calm. I am able to be with my
friends and receive an intense workout.
How does playing this sport make you
feel?
Playing basketball makes me feel free. Whether it’s
getting a fast break play from a steal, or blocking
someone down low. Every time I step on the court,
I have the ability to release myself from life’s many
stresses. When I play, I am exempt
from responsibility and all of my focus can be on the
plays ahead of me.
Do you like being a member of your
team? How does it make you feel?
Photo courtesy of Zoe Talley
As a team, even though we have our disagreements on the court as soon as we step off we are
Do you like being a member of your
back laughing together. We really are a family.
Being a part of the Salem Girls Basketball proteam? How does it make you feel?
gram feels like we are a part of a larger legacy.
I transferred to the Park as a sophomore, and it was
the team that became my first group of good friends. Looking up at all of those titles, and even being
I love being a Rock, and I wouldn’t have wanted to be able to put up some of our own last year.
placed at any other school.
My view on
sports
by Emmanuel
Editor-in-Chief
Jones
Cheerleading is a sport
Over the summer I made a vow to myself. Since
it is my senior year and my last chance to attend a
bunch of high school sports games until I’m a parent, I, Emmanuel Jones, made a commitment to go
to every high school in the KLAA and decided to
go to at least one Plymouth game or event in every
sport.
This has, to my surprise, been a very fun experience and I have often found myself enjoying sports
I have never watched before. For example, I sat in
the stands of a Plymouth volleyball game versus
Canton and said to myself, “Wow, this is one of the
most exciting games I’ve ever seen in sports.” It was
because of that game that I decided to give every
sport a chance, including cheer.
It was January when I went to my first competitive cheer meet and at the end of that event,
I understood. I fully understood the anger I see
when someone tells a cheerleader that their talent
isn’t a sport. I have had arguments in the past with
several Plymouth competitive cheerleaders about
how their “hobby” isn’t a legit sport, but I have to
give cheer credit. All of the movements and flips
they do are actually very dangerous and take hours
and hours to practice.
Since I have a newfound respect for cheer, I
need to take the time to apologize to a particular
cheerleader. I made a statement about how “a
cheerleader breaks her ankles every year” in my
last My View on Sports but I can’t even talk because I would really break my ankles if I did what
she did every day at practice. Sorry, Melissa.
Why is the sport that we consider not a sport
actually one of the harder things to do? The accuracy of every spot, the coordination of every
move that day was spot on and every girl involved
(the flyers, bases and even the spotters) trusted,
focused, and were brave and strong. All of this
perfection takes the utmost technique. Cheer is
actually a combination of two other sports; the motions and music portions of a cheerleading routine
originate from dance and the flexibility and tumbling originate from gymnastics. Both gymnastics
and dance are considered sports, so why shouldn’t
cheer be?
Cheerleaders have incredible strength. Hitting
motions, tumbling across that huge mat, and lifting
girls into the air looks easy but I assure you it isn’t.
It takes a lot of strength and endurance. In fact,
both sideline and competitive cheerleaders need to
go through conditioning before every season.
Cheer is totally different than football and
basketball, we all know that, but according to The
American Association of Cheerleading Coaches
and Administrators, cheerleading is not a sport
but is in a new, developing category called “athletic activity”. This group can include dance, drill
teams, and marching bands, all of which share the
special balance between school spirit functions and
athletic competitions. I believe that they are wrong;
I believe that cheer should be considered a sport.
Most states agree with me.
States are now officially recognizing cheerleaders as “student athletes,” which provides opportunities for academic honor and the respect that
football and basketball players get. State activities
and athletic associations are working together with
state cheerleading coaches associations to provide
training facilities that ensure safety. With cheer
going unrecognized as a sport in our school, the
cheer team is forced to pay for things out of pocket.
Cheerleading has evolved from being an activity where members were selected just based on
their popularity to one that now that has some
of the more talented athletes and performers at
P-CEP. Cheerleading involves skills that require the
strength of a contact sport, the grace and timing of
dance, the agility and endurance of gymnastics and
the hand-eye coordination of hockey. All of this
evidence and we are still iffy about the validity of
this sport? Sounds like a sport to me, but that’s just
my view.
All of the people I have met through Canton
Photo courtesy of Cole Malhoit
Swim have positively influenced my Everyone has
individual goals coming into the season and we all
assist each other in accomplishing those goals. We It has been a honor to be part of the Canton Men’s
push each other hard every single day in practice, Swim and Dive Team. life. We are a very large fambringing the intensity at all times. It’s amazing to ily.
see every guy develop as swimmers and people
throughout the season. I know some of these guys
will be my friends for the rest of my life.
Chiefs dominate Cats in
basketball double-header
by Chris Robbins
Sports-Editor
The Canton Chiefs and Plymouth Wildcats met
in a conference rivalry game on Friday night where
the Chiefs would come out on top in both games
at home. Canton took early leads in both games,
in large part due to Brianna Finn on the girl’s team
and Logan Ryan on the guys’ squad. Plymouth
tried to come back, with strong efforts coming
from leading point scorers Brent Davis and Hannah Badger, however Canton got strong play from
other key players including Madison Wolfbauer
and B. Artis White to secure the victory in both
games.
Canton defeated Plymouth in the girl’s game,
the first game of the night, by a score of 31-19.
Canton was lead by Finn, Wolfbauer, Erin Hult and
Natalie Winters, while Plymouth was lead mostly
by Badger as well as Cassidy Lewis. Canton improved to a 9-2 record, putting them at the top of
the division, while Plymouth fell to 3-8 as a result,
dropping them down to fourth in the division.
“I think Plymouth is a good team, but we will
be prepared for them next game.” Winters, a senior
on Canton said. “Our whole team came in and ran
them down the court. We all contributed in different ways to help our team win,” she would add.
“There’s nothing like playing in Canton. It’s
definitely a great place to play, and both sides’ fans
were very passionate. We were lacking in rebounding and transition defense, but we are going to pick
it up in practice and hopefully give them another
close game.” She also said that her matchup against
Erin Hult went well for her, despite getting caught
in transition.
Hult, a Canton senior, said, “I’m definitely looking forward to playing in Plymouth. It should be
another great game.” She also commented on the
matchup with Lewis saying “I think it was intentional but the rest of the team stepped up even
though I wasn’t scoring a lot.”
In the boy’s game, Canton once again came out
on top by a score of 61-45 over the Wildcats at
home. Canton had clutch performances from se-
niors Ryan, Obi Okoli, Hamoudy Turfe and freshman White. Plymouth was lead by senior Davis,
who put up a game high of 20 against the Chiefs.
Canton continued an impressive season-long win
streak, getting up to 11-0 on the year, while Plymouth dropped to 5-6 on the season overall.
Ryan said, “There was a lot of passion. Playing
an inter-park game is always tough.” He added, “I
don’t think we stopped Davis tonight. He got as
money as far as we are concerned.” Stopping Davis
is definitely something Canton will have to do better in the conference finale to beat Plymouth once
again.
Davis himself said, “The key to Canton winning
tonight was that we weren’t prepared on defense.
We are hoping to repeat last year when we lost
to them the first two, but beat them the next two
times we played them.” He also added that players
were getting rushed on defense, and emphasized
that defensive lapses is ultimately what caused the
loss.
Mike Soukoup, Plymouth’s head coach said,
“You either win or you learn, and today was a learn
for us. We just have to try and beat the people
we beat before the second time around.” He also
mentioned strong play by senior Julian Ledoux
and sophomore Tariq Woody as positives from the
game for Plymouth.
Canton coach Jimmy Reddy said, “We tried to
speed the game up early so we could create some
early offense, and we did. We had a lot of first half
points. We shot it well, we were sharing it well, and
it led to a really good first half.” He also said that
Plymouth fought hard, but his competitive group
“answered the bell multiple times.”
Canton took early leads in both games, in large
part due to Finn on the girl’s team and Ryan on the
guys’ squad. Plymouth tried to come back, with
strong efforts coming from leading point scorers
Davis and Badger, however Canton got strong play
from other key players including Wolfbauer and
White to secure the victory in both games.
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B3 Sports
Plymouth Wildcats crush
Salem Rocks
by Janet Nava
Staff Writer
Photos by Hannah Saad
Hearing the cheers of the crowd, the smack
of the puck and feeling the chill in the air; Plymouth’s hockey season is in full swing after a big win
against Park rival Salem. Plymouth won 6-2 in the
Saturday night game, leading them to a second
consecutive Lash Cup title.
“The win was huge for us. We had been in a
slump for the past few games and it’s going to be
the turning point for our season. Our focus now
falls on making a run for states,” said sophomore
center Josh Weber.
With the Lash Cup in the balance and Plymouth’s second chance of winning it, the opportunity was not passed up. The Lash Cup is the Park
Championship for hockey; it goes to the team with
the best record against other P-CEP schools.
“I think that’s what motivated us to win this
game specifically; we couldn’t miss the chance to
lose the Lash Cup,” Weber said. “So winning by
such a big gap felt good and gave us more confidence as a team; but all that matters is that we
came out on top.”
Another motivation, as told by junior right
wing Alex Chartrand, was the previous loss the
night before against Churchill. Chartrand scored
the fourth goal of the night against Salem, helping
lead the Wildcats to their win.
“With the loss on Friday, we needed this to be
our best game and not lose the Lash Cup. It was
nice to win by a comfortable margin, but it was
still a tough game overall,” Chartrand said. “It was
an amazing feeling to score in such a big game
with such a loud crowd; the goal was a full line
effort thanks to the perfect pass by senior center
Ryan Radwan.”
All the good news for Plymouth came with
Salem suffering a loss. Having players still injured
caused the team to not be as focused while playing
against Plymouth.
“We didn’t play very good; we started off pretty
strong but then by the end things just did not go in
our favor. We knew we could’ve played a lot better,
it didn’t seem that our team had it that day,” said
senior forward Evan Newel.
“We still have a few key players out which affected us during the game and when we get those
guys back we’ll definitely have a better and stronger team,” Newel said.
Looking forward to the next games for Salem,
the team hopes to catch up and win more games.
“We now know that we have to come prepared
to every game and can’t take every game lightly;
by losing 6-2 to Plymouth, we now know that next
time we’ll be more prepared,” said Newel.
“This game won’t affect us if we end up playing
Plymouth in the playoffs; it just kind of shows that
we have to really play our best against Plymouth in
order to beat them. But first we have to go through
Canton, so let’s see how it goes,” said Newel.
Above Story: Plymouth forward
Colton Borke carries the puck up
the ice, with Salem forward Colin
Goleniak in pursuit. Top left:
Salem forward Shawn Weldon
takes a faceoff against a Plymouth
center. Top right: Salem forward
Nathan Homrich attempts to take
the puck from Plymouth defender
Zach Gallaher. Middle left: Plymouth forward Josh Weber prepares
to hit Salem forward Jake Saunders.
Middle Right: Plymouth forward
Jake Silvester skates past Salem
defender Marty Mills. Bottom:
Salem forward Matt Schaumburger
skates the puck up the ice, with
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Love Your Health:
by Kylie Cardenas
Staff Writer
Benefits of weight training
Something that works wonders for almost every type of person is
the power of weight training. Yes, I said weight training, as in lifting
and squatting actual weight and all those things you normally hear
football and wrestling guys talk about. But it has great benefits for
people of all shapes, sizes, sports preferences and genders.
It has some amazing benefits that go far beyond simply gaining
strength. Weight training, even just two or three times a week, can
help you to lose or gain weight depending on what your goals are.
More calories are used to make and maintain muscle than fat, so
lifting weights can boost your metabolism up to 15 percent. But if
you are someone who is naturally very thin and wants to gain weight,
building muscle will help you to do that. Girls shouldn’t worry about
looking like bodybuilders, though, because building huge muscles
is intentional. It takes a lot of hard work and a whole lot more food
than an average person consumes. Lifting weights and eating a
healthy diet will simply keep you toned and lean.
Lifting weights makes you mentally stronger. With any type of
exercise, whether it is running, biking, cross fit or a simple abdominal workout, change and improvement come from working hard and
pushing yourself. The same applies to weightlifting. Staying in your
comfort zone won’t do too much, but upping the weight to challenge
yourself and continuing to push through even when your mind is
telling you to quit is what makes both physical and mental change.
If you are able to keep in mind why you started and can make that
decision that the end point is worth the temporary struggle, you will
likely be able to use this same mindset when challenging times fall
before you.
Weight training can help you to be better at your sport. Even if the
movements you do in your sport are nothing like what you do in the
gym, having a good base of strength will help you to increase endur-
ance, speed and power. Lifting can also fix muscular imbalances
caused by sports, therefore helping to avoid injury. The use of your
stabilizer muscles while lifting can also help to improve your balance.
Sometimes starting can be the hardest part. For girls especially, it
can be intimidating to walk into the free weights section for the first
time, but nobody will judge you. Guys shouldn’t worry about starting with low weights either because it can take months to years to
build up strength. Everyone starts somewhere. Just be sure to watch
YouTube videos on weightlifting or ask a friend or parent to show
you proper form. A few other key things to remember if you ever
decide to take up weight training are to take plenty of rest between
sets and exercises, don’t rush through the movements, and try to find
a breathing pattern that is in sync with your movements.
Scholar-tips to help juniors and seniors at P-CEP
by Genevieve St. Jean
News Editor
As spring nears, one thing dominates the mind of seniors and some juniors; college. For juniors, the
excitement is just beginning as they think of the prospects of new schools and the many college tours.
For seniors, most have heard back from colleges and are dreaming of themselves dressed in their favorite
school’s garb. However, one thing puts damper on all the excitement: money.
Katja Nuler, Canton senior, said, “Even with scholarships, [college] is still very expensive, especially
since I am looking at private schools. It will decide which school I go to.”
College comes at a hefty price; the price to go to Michigan State comes in at a grand total after tuition,
room and board and other fees at a whopping average of $23,136 for in-state students. For those who
want to travel out of state, many have experienced the sticker shock of trying to get a good education. According to CollegeBoard.com, the average out-of-state tuition, room and board cost is $34,031.
As this price on education continues to skyrocket, the question is how to combat the price in order not
to pay a small fortune. To students like Amelia Beson, Plymouth senior, the scholarship search and cost
of college seems “a little stressful,” but there are resources everywhere to assist students in their quest for
financial aid.
First, make sure that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is complete. This opens
doors for grants, work studies, student loans and other opportunities to help afford college.
Leslie Anderson, Plymouth counselor, said, “Fill out the FAFSA!! No matter how much money your
family brings in, fill it out!”
Next, search for scholarships. Make sure to find and apply for scholarships within specific colleges and
universities.
The counselors can help out a ton. The website under the counselor tab on the school website has a
page full of scholarships which are also available in the counseling office. Some of the eligibility guidelines
are very specific, but others are very broad, so everyone can find something to apply for. On top of the
counselors being a resource for getting scholarships, they can give great advice about college and money.
Barbara Lehmann, Canton counselor, gave a tip: “The local scholarships are the most popular and a
senior at the Park has the best odds of winning but never assume that a national scholarship isn’t good
due to competition. We have had kids win big scholarships because of their success and efforts over the
last three years.”
Anderson suggests, “Keep an open mind to all scholarships, even the small ones. $250 here and then a
$250 there can add up quickly.”
A number of tools exist to aid the search. There is a website called CollegeBoard, and while it is good
for AP tests and SAT preparation, it helps to find scholarships and give tips on everything college. Just
make an account; it’s free.
Another resource, Scholly: Scholarship Search costs $3 but pays itself back in a couple of days.
Michelle Brunsch, Salem counselor, recommends creating a free profile on fastweb.com, a website
dedicated to providing scholarships.
If applying to all these individual scholarships seems daunting, only apply to the ones that make sense
and do not be afraid to reuse or reconfigure essays. It is usually simple to tweak an essay to fit the prompt.
Or just spend some time coming up with a great essay because 500 words and four hours could pay out
$5,000.
Lehmann said, “Seniors need to consider scholarship searches like a 7th class. There is always homework to be done and the more time may provide more cash in your pocket. Don’t pay someone to find
scholarships; the goal is to get money.”
When colleges come back with their financial offers, ask for more money if their offer is not adequate.
Asking for money shows a school that the student is serious about going there and the colleges may not
want to lose a good applicant. It never hurts to ask; like dating, the worst they can say is no.
To all the juniors, do not let money impact where to apply. Also, apply out of state even if the cost is
terrifying because if the colleges want an applicant, then they will present scholarship awards. Remember
to keep up those grades and test scores as those will open many doors.
Brunsch said, “We, as counselors, would suggest seniors stay diligent in their investigations well
through the spring.”
Photo by Allison Pascalo
Students gather at Plymouth’s counseling office seeking assistance from staff.
Dr. Martens: the shoe that works for anyone, anywhere
by Natasha
Art Director
Pietruschka
Photo by Ashlyn McCann
No other shoe brand has declared its place in
underground fashion as much as Dr. Martens.
The boots were first worn by Britain’s hard working class in the 1960s, since then, they have leaked
into the crevices of punk culture. The Dr. Marten
has taken on a versatile role, providing comfort
and style for millions around the world who wear
them.
Known for their rich history and quality, Dr.
Martens can be worn anywhere, by anyone.
“Dr. Martens are classic boots. They give an
effortless punk look to anybody, and you can’t go
wrong with a pair of black Dr. Martens. Men and
women can wear them easily,” said Albi Taipi,
Canton senior.
Men’s and women’s boots share many of the
same styles, including the 1460 boot, the classic
that rolled off production lines in the 1960s and
defined Dr. Marten’s name. It is undoubtedly the
most popular. As for differentiated styles, men’s
shoes range from sandals to comfortable dress
shoes.
Women’s shoes vary from numerous styles of
heels to the 1461, which is known for its comfort,
durability, as well as being an old-timer.
Dr. Marten offers a wide variety of colors and
sizes for any fit, but the shoe brand has come a long
way from what we see now in department stores.
Their journey is one of history and repertoire.
According to the Dr. Marten website, in the
1950s, British-born Bill Griggs, the third generation company heir to Griggs footwear, discovered
an ad placed by a German duo, looking for partners to sell their new air-cushioned boots.
Dr. Klaus Maerten and his university friend,
Dr. Herbert Funk, created a unique air-cushioned
sole, instead of the regular hard leather soles his
generation was used to. The idea was born from
an injury: Dr. Maerten had broken his foot on a
skiing trip and used the air-cushioned sole to aid
his recovery.
The duo had begun formal production in 1947,
selling mostly to older women, and then later
beginning overseas advertisements in 1959. That’s
when Griggs met Dr. Maerten and Dr. Funk. From
then on, the partnership made history.
April 1, 1960 marked the official arrival of the
first Dr. Marten boot: eight-holed, “Airwair” yellow
tagged, 1460, iconic boot.
The shoe was first introduced to the working
class. Its air-cushioned sole was a favorite among
many of Britain’s blue-collar workers, but after the
boot’s debut as a symbol of counterculture by Pete
Townsend of The Who, their popularity skyrocketed.
Since then, customers have enjoyed the quality
and durability that comes with purchasing a Dr.
Marten. You get what you pay for; and when you
pay for a Dr. Marten you get a high quality shoe.
“I love them! They are pricey, but definitely
worth it because they last a long time and wear really well,” said Sofia Sytniak, Plymouth senior.
The 1460 typically sells for $130, while other
styles can be found at $70. Retail stores such as
Journey’s sell them at a slightly higher price than
online.
However, some students find the price unappealing.
“I don’t know why anyone would pay that much
for a pair of boots,” said Heather Zeigler, Canton
junior.
Prices depend on the style, size and color.
As for the material, the 1460 is made out
vegan-friendly synthetic leather. Soles are weather
resistant, which creates good traction and protection from outside factors.
“I really enjoy my Dr. Martens. They’re very
dependable and I always wear them in the winter. I
like knowing that I’m able to walk into puddles and
not have my feet soaked. They’re a great investment
if you’re looking for a reliable boot,” said Ashlyn
McCann, Plymouth senior.
As for any complaints, McCann said, “the inside
sole has fallen out after four years, but I expected
that.”
Through every splash in a puddle, step in footdeep snow, or skip across sizzling-hot cement, a
legacy of history and quality is embodied in every
Dr. Marten’s air-cushioned sole.
The Perspective - January 22, 2016
B5 Features
Humans of P-CEP: Sam McGrath
by Miriam Sponsler
Editor-in-chief
Sam McGrath, Canton senior, is captain of three different sports
teams, head of Public Relations for National Honor Society and Canton Congress, a premier soccer referee at the Michigan State Youth
Soccer Association, and a participant in multiple other clubs and
groups such as Link Crew, Key Club, Girl Scouts and DECA.
It seems impossible that any human being would be able to balance all of these activities and still receive straight A’s, but McGrath
knows what she has to do to make it possible. “I have a color-coded
planner, which I update daily, and an amazing family. I would not be
able to participate in all of the activities I do without those two key
things along with an abundant supply of extra dark chocolate.”
Even as a young child, McGrath always loved getting involved in
sports. She’s the captain of the Plymouth Reign Soccer Club, and cocaptain of the Canton track and cross country teams. She also runs
for her club track team year round. McGrath has run in the Detroit
Free Press Marathon, and went to the Junior Olympics twice, medaling in Iowa her first time and Virginia the second. Though McGrath
participates in so many different activities, she says that sports take
up most of her time.
McGrath has always been a big participant in her community. “I
love positively impacting the lives of other people. I believe participating in activities is the perfect opportunity to do just that.” Along
with her various sports and clubs, McGrath has also been a part of
different groups that have allowed her to help others and grow as a
person. She is a part of the Student Leadership Council, which has
helped the homeless and housed families in the local community. She
also participated in “Borderless,” a stewardship program that taught
teenagers about diversity and leadership.
Recently, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., the Cherry Hill Village Theater held an art show for students to show work dedicated to
him. McGrath entered the art contest and won first place for her art
piece, “Hand-in-Hand”. Regardless of the minimal amount of time
she has free in her schedule, McGrath always makes time for projects
and programs that will make a positive impact on her community.
The current service project McGrath is working on is for the “Pas-
sion to Action” program. Each participant was required to find something he or she was passionate about, find a way to take action, and
get support. McGrath jumped at the opportunity to help the children
in Flint after finding out about the Flint water crisis.
“I started thinking of ways we could help them. I attached a sign
and a water bottle to my backpack and started to collect coins,” she
said. McGrath also mentioned the other steps she has taken to help
these kids. “So far, we have done a coin collection, water drive, and
the next big thing is t-shirts!”
McGrath has already begun planning for her life after Canton
High School. “I hope to major in business. Currently, I really enjoy
marketing.” McGrath has worked in the school store, Chief Connection, for the past two years, and is currently the manager. “Ever since
we have gotten the Otis cookies back our sales have really picked up,”
she said.
Looking to the near future, McGrath has committed to Western
Michigan University. “As soon as I stepped foot on Western’s campus,
I could picture myself living there for the next four years.” She was
accepted into the Haworth College of Business, and is currently a
semi-finalist for the Multicultural Leader Diversity Scholarship.
McGrath is a prime example of what it takes to be a leader. She
is very involved in her school, sports and community. Most importantly, she recognizes the importance of kindness and respect. She
shows others that anything is possible if you want it bad enough, and
is not afraid to be the first to stand up and help the people that need
it the most.
“I love bringing people together. I did a survey of what it takes
to be a great leader, and the most common response was to inspire
others,” she said. “I strive to inspire others because the smile it brings
to their face when you share encouragement, advice, or a smile is so
heart warming.”
Photo Courtesy of Sam McGrath
Sam McGrath is ready to take on any challenge that comes her
way.
Adjusting to a new lifestyle: muscular dystrophy
by Allison Pascalo
Feature Editor
Big sisters play the role of guiding us younger sisters; aiding us in
making some serious and some not so serious decisions. Big sisters
inspire, motivate, and empower younger siblings to want to be just
like them in the future. For myself, no disease is too big to change
how I view my older sister.
“I always knew something was wrong as you got stronger and
I got weaker. It didn’t seem right as I got older, I got weaker.” Sara
Pascalo, 19, explains her initial confusions when the symptoms first
began to surface. Sara is an older sister, as well as an admiring daughter encasing a loving and accepting attitude towards everyone and
everything she comes in contact with. As a child, being picked last
for games such as “capture the flag” and “ghost in the graveyard” was
not something out of the ordinary. Not excelling with physical fitness
wasn’t something her friends and family thought worthy of concern,
since not every individual is meant to spend their time in the gym.
As Sara grew older, symptoms of weakness were almost too present,
but your first action isn’t to immediately assume this girl has Muscular Dystrophy. Most often we assume this girl is just weak, especially
due to the fact that she peaked at a height of five feet.
These symptoms of weakness were packed away and stored in
someone’s back pocket as Sara achieved great things while participating in P-CEP’s marching band, gracefully playing the flute. She
found comfort in expressing herself not vocally, but musically while
meeting supportive friends along the way. Having a speech impediment often restricted her abilities to fully put herself out there and
play the game of life, so being gifted at playing such a harmonizing
instrument opened other doors for the student. Once again, hearing
the term “speech impediment” doesn’t trigger an alert button that
screams Muscular Dystrophy.
After successfully graduating from The Park, Sara was more than
excited to start a new journey at Eastern Michigan University. The
thought of meeting new peers, taking classes targeted more towards
her interests, and actually growing up excited her to no end. At this
point, friends and family remained unaware of the severity of her
condition and chose to handle each situation as it came, instead of
putting the pieces together. It wasn’t until a neurologist recognized
her actions as Muscular Dystrophy and concluded that she did
indeed have a disease, causing the speech impediment, the weakness,
and all of the other symptoms that were ignored. A disease like Muscular Dystrophy weakens the muscles in your body as you age. Some
children are born with severe symptoms that are easily diagnosed,
while others are unaware they have the disease until the symptoms
become too complex to ignore.
Unfortunately, this disease does not solely target one specific area
of the body. It affects the muscles, nervous system, the heart, the
gastrointestinal tract, and the eyes, making these systems weaker and
more likely to shut down. People with Muscular Dystrophy often
need help with simple tasks such as opening water bottles, speaking
clearly, eating certain foods, and even sleeping. Many victims find
it challenging to perform these everyday routines due to the fact
that their muscles are just not strong enough. Finding out that Sara
was born with this genetic disease begged another question: which
parent passed down the gene? Neither of her parents showed any
symptoms close to Muscular Dystrophy, so as you can imagine, her
family became very confused. After speaking with physical therapists
who aim to strengthen the weakening muscles, her family learned
that children, before they are born, have a 50% chance of contracting
the disease if one of the parents is either carrying it or actually has it.
Now their mission was to figure out which parent was unaware that
they had this gene mutation.
Finally after months of testing and appointments, Sara’s family
produced somewhat of a conclusion. The father, who has two boys
from a previous marriage exhibiting symptoms of MD, was the
carrier. Finding this information out answered many questions and
provided some reassuring answers. “When I found out the reason,
instead of feeling distressed or sad, I felt relieved and happy to know
what was going on and how to fight it the best I can.” Says Sara after
getting the results.
Learning that your older sister has Muscular Dystrophy and you
don’t was truly a heartbreaking experience. Sara’s whole life would
have to be adjusted, adapting and learning her physical limits and
what to expect in the future. Of course this requires strength on
both ends: herself and her family. There is not enough therapy in the
world that can erase not only the physical toll this disease takes on
an individual and their loved ones, but the mental toll as well. Her
family will stop at nothing to remain living in a positive environment
and provide everything Sara needs to reach her full potential as she
grows into the beautiful woman she was always meant to be.
Photo Courtesy of Denise Pascalo
Sara Pascalo (right) sports her band uniform with her younger
sister, Allison Pascalo.
Listen up: Rihanna and Panic! at the Disco
by Ally Schwinke
Staff Writer
One would think that after releasing eight albums since 2005 that
the artist would start sounding the same or that the more albums
released the worse they get, but nope, not in Rihanna’s case. That is
right, Rihanna has just released her eighth album, ANTI, and to no
surprise it has been topping the charts.
Rihanna always changes up her sound, but she still maintains the
same, great “Rihanna vibe” in all her songs. Her sound has transformed but in a good way. She went from a carefree, go with the flow
sound, to an album all about being independent and strong.
This album still has a great variety of different sounds to it. From
strong, emotional ballads with amazing vocals, to powerful electronic
vibe. ANTI has it all, you just have to give it a try.
The songs “Love on the Brain” and “Higher” have a strong
contemporary-like ballad, with also the presence of a hypnotic sound
too. What dominates these songs is Rihanna’s amazing, chilling vocals that take you through a musical journey.
“Kiss it Better” and “Needed Me” are the slow, cool, but electronic
sounding songs of the album. Both songs are very emotional when
you start to really listen. These songs have raw and true lyrics mixed
with a dark synth.
“Work” is the Rihanna sound that we all know and love. The song
has Drake featured in it too and they always collaborate perfectly
together.
Another album released this past month is Death of a Bachelor by
Panic! At the Disco. This is the band’s fifth album release and once
again another successful one. This album was made right before lead
singer Brandon Urie’s wedding (hence the title of the album). It is
about his journey through the end of, obviously, being a bachelor.
Most of these songs are very powerful, with an anthem-like
vibe. With Urie’s strong vocals, each song on the album is a song to
remember.
“Don’t Threaten Me with a Good Time” is my personal favorite on
this album. It has a powerful, energetic tune and is really just a great
song to jam to for fun.
“Victorious” and “Hallelujah” are the anthems of this album. They
are a perfect description of what Panic! At The Disco sound is like.
With their mixture of rock and alternative, these songs are bound to
make you get pumped up.
“Impossible Year” is the ending of this album. Brandon Urie’s vocals and the piano take over this song. The song is about the changes
that Urie has gone through this year, the biggest one being that the
last original band member left the band. The song has very strong
lyrics to it and is very personal to Urie’s life.
These two albums, ANTI and Death of a Bachelor, are both from
respected and well-known musicians, who seem to never disappoint.
With both new sounds and throwback sounds, these two are definitely two to check out.
B6

February 12, 2016 - Plymouth

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