June 2016 - Monroe Twp Public Schools

Williamstown High School
June 2016 Issue
Behind the Scenes of
Project Graduation
by Maya Jones
As the school year comes to an end,
Graduation Day for the senior class
approaches. These students have been
through a lot to get to this point, with all
of the classes and homework, the early
mornings and late nights, and the stresses
of requirements and grades. Soon, all of
those things will be put behind them and
they will continue on the adventure of life;
wherever it may take them. People will go
in all different directions and friends will
part ways. With all these things in mind,
Project Graduation is the perfect way to
say goodbye.
Project Graduation was created to allow
the seniors to have a great time in a safe
way. It is an all-night, alcohol and drug
free celebration on the night of graduation. Students will have time to spend with
loved ones, or time to rest up for the long
night ahead before having to check in at
the high school at 10 pm. Then they will
be transported to the Rowan University
Recreation Center. There they will have a
night full of activities, awards and good
memories. The celebration will conclude
with a breakfast back at the high school
cafeteria and a parent pick up at 6 am.
Attending this celebration is a great idea
because there will be an activity for
everyone. Activities include things like
basketball, volleyball, inflatable games,
Zumba and competitions. Students can
also use the Olympic-sized pool, the
photo booth and the gym throughout the
night. If that does not excite you the
prizes will. For starters, every attendee
wins a gift card of $25 and a chance to
win an even larger prize, such as a $750
or $1,000 Visa gift card, laptops, E-readers, and much more. It will be easy to
win because every hour 6 winners will be
called. Finally, there will be an unending
supply of food, music and surprises that
will be revealed that I cannot give away!
In order for this event to run smoothly,
there is a lot of planning that is required.
Faculty, parents and even students work
very hard to make Project Graduation an
awesome night. They have held many
fundraisers like elementary dances, tux
rentals, Braves apparel and so on, to raise
the money that is needed. For the Class of
2016, the targeted amount is $50,000!
According to Christine Scarpulla, the
treasurer of Project Graduation, we have
Inside:
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New Grading Policy
3
Mr. WHS
4-5
Achievement Night
6-7
Brave Voices
8
Poetry Corner
9
Teacher Feature
10-11Entertainment
12Sports
13Comics
14Horoscopes
Students of the Month
$38,000. There are current fundraisers and
donations that will help get to the goal. It
may seem like a lot of money, but that is
the needed amount. “The goal is to give
$100 per student,” stated Scarpulla. With
numbers like that, graduates are going to
leave Project Graduation feeling like
winners. For more information on Project
Graduation or on how you can help, you
can go on the Project Graduation page on
the school page at www.monroetwp.k12.
nj.us/HighSchool/ProjectGraduation/.
Graduation may seem like a time to be
sad, but it is the opposite. It is a time to be
proud of yourself and all of your accomplishments. It is a time to be excited for
the future that lies in front of you.
Graduation is a time to celebrate and end
your high school career with great memories, and there is no better way to do that
than to go to Project Graduation.
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Out with the old...
In with the new GRADING POLICY
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by Rasaaq Shittu
If you have not heard the news, there will be a change in the grading policy next year at Williamstown High School.
The school will be changing to the “ten-point” system. That means that the requirements for an “A” go from 93100 to 90-100 and the requirements for a “B” will go from 92-86 to 80-90, and so on. While some people have a
positive outlook on the change, others are worried about how the change will affect them. I interviewed a teacher,
and multiple students on the issue.
Richard Terruso-Senior
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Q: As a senior, how do you feel about the change
happening now?
A: " It seems a little late now. I would have appreciated
the change earlier in my high school career.”
Q: How do you feel about the grading policy
change?
A: F
or the people who were already getting A’s, it
weakens the value and achievement of that grade.”
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Jenna Hogan-Freshman
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Q: Why do you think the change took place?
A: W
e are degrading our school for the sake of sports.
I believe the change was made so that star athletes
could still play sports with lower grades.
Q: Do you support the change?
A: N
o, because colleges will look at our grading policy,
and our “A” will not have a greater value.”
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Mike McIntyre-Freshman
Q: What’s your opinion of the change?
A: O
ther school districts have the “ten-point” grading
policy, and I think it makes it easier for students to
get a higher GPA. I am personally all for it.
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Jason Carl-Teacher
Q: Are you a supporter of the grade policy
change?
A: Negative. It lowers the standards of our school
system. Other high schools should raise the
standards instead of lowering them.
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Connor Anderson-Junior
Q: What is your view on the grading policy
change?
A: It lowers the standards of the school. We should be
the pioneers, encouraging others to raise standards.
I believe the purpose of the change is to please
parents.
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Jared Radsheil-Junior
Q: How do you feel about the change?
A: I am slightly indifferent towards the change in
policy, but I think it is good we are finally doing
what other districts have been practicing. Since I
am approaching the end of high school, I don’t
care as much.
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OLD SCALE
NEW SCALE
A = 93 - 100
B = 85 - 92
C = 77 - 84
D = 70 - 76
F = 69 & below
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 59 & below
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Mr.WHS
by Kah Wilson
As always, Mr. WHS was filled with energy and excitement. Acts
ranged from rapping, dancing, singing and even ventriloquism. All of the
performers were great, but this show could not have been done without
each member of student council taking their time to make the show truly
incredible. Anya Napier put forth her time and effort to create the dances
for the night. The night ended with Jeff Goodwin winning Mr. WHS.
Here is a list of each candidate and their escort for each month.
JANUARY
Wes Kulaszewski, escorted by Kyle Latimer
FEBRUARY
Daniel Taggart, escorted by Anya Napier
MARCH
Silas Jones, escorted by Rachel Hluchy
APRIL
Reese Holohan, escorted by Sarah Kaighn
MAY
Connor Buckmaster, escorted by Felicia Taggart
JUNE
Codie Vallies, escorted by Karli Romero
JULY
Jeff Goodwin, escorted by Jessica Newell
AUGUST
Kevin Holloway, escorted by Ashley Lange
SEPTEMBER
Jared Brown, escorted by Alexandra Salgado
OCTOBER
John Sherfy, escorted by Anelis Hernamdez
NOVEMBER
Jake Inglehearn, escorted by Adrianna Giardinalli
DECEMBER
Paul Sigall, escorted by Marisa Miraglia
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Achievement Night was held
on May 11th in the halls of
our high school. Each year,
teachers and students come
together to display the best
work from the school year.
Projects come from nearly
every course offered in the
school which also includes
live performances by the art
department in the theater.
Mr. Zane, once again, did
an amazing job organizing
and putting the night together. Many parents, teachers,
administration, students and
friends attended the event. It
is a great night to see all the
hard work students have put in
throughout the year.
PARTICIPANTS
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brave voices
by: Kah Wilson &
Going to Rutgers New
Brunswick for pre law.
Will Sciscio
They're graduating! The
Class of 2016 is about to
receive their diplomas and
Going to Duquesne
University for forensic science and law.
it's time to celebrate. While
there are certainly things
Codie Vallies: Rutgers New Brunswick
they will miss about WHS,
it's the exciting start to the
Jennifer Panella: Montclair State University
next chapter of their lives.
Here's where they're
Erin Hughes: Marine Core, as a dog handler
headed next!
Kelsey Shisler: Air Force
Drexel for
finance and a
mechanical engineering degree.
Brian Kibelstis: Stockton University
"I'm going to work full
time at Garguso and
going to RCGC."
Syd Anderson:
Going to Lincoln University
as a business major and
joining track team.
Jessica Scavelli: Rowan, history major
Danny Taggart: Staying local.
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Harleigh Strubinger: Rowan College At Gloucester County
"I'm going to play
soccer at Philadelphia
University and study
occupational therapy."
Chris Powick:
Drexel, Mechanical engineering
"My plan is to work at
Lockheed Martin right
out of school.
Jared Nicholas:
Attending RCGC for
business major then
plans to transfer to
another school.
She is going to
Rutgers Camden as
a business major and
will continue to work
at the ice cream shop.
"I'm taking the ASVAB
join the coast guard,
wait to get in, then go
to boot camp."
Reese Holohan: RCGC
Emily Rumpf: Florida State
Ashley Engler:
Playing soccer at
Kutztown University,
studying psychology.
Going to RCGC for an engineering degree while continuing to work at WAWA.
"I'm attending Mount Saint
Mary’s University for a 1st
year exploratory study looking more towards history or
political science and maybe
grow some facial hair.
Going to Marshall
University for sports
and medicine.
Noah McDonald: Stockton, criminal justice major
Kenny Denneny
Join the Coast Guard
Going to Rider
University majoring
in political science.
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Poetry
Corner
Selected works from the WHS Poetry Club
"Untitled"
You wait for him to give you answers.
You don't know what answers you want,
Or what answers you need,
But you do know you want him to know.
He gives you nothing.
Perhaps you could turn this around and say that's what you needed.
What you wanted.
Nothing.
But lying has never been your strong suit.
And it has never been his either,
But concealing,
Deceit by omission,
Were trades he so proudly utilized.
All is quiet,
As he stares down at you in a way only someone like him could understand.
Blank and unfeeling.
Empty and gray-eyed.
And the two of you simply exist in the span of time together
Although all has told you you should not.
For if there is you,
There should be no him.
And if there is him.
There should be no you.
And yet...
Or perhaps,
You,
Or him,
Are not sharing this space,
Perhaps what is happening currently is your own desperate dream.
Your own twisted final hope.
And he,
And maybe even you,
Are a figment of some imagination.
It's still silent,
Except this strange echoing breeze,
And he continues to stare,
And in your own stubborn way,
You stare back.
But he still gives you nothing.
And perhaps,
You don't care enough,
To ask for more
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- by: Stephanie Pierre-Jacques
THE YEARBOOKS ARE HERE!
Yearbooks will be distributed to seniors on June 15th in the morning
before their picnic. Underclassmen will pick up their yearbooks during
the rest of the day in homeroom. If you missed out on your chance to
purchase a book, don't worry - you can still buy a book on the 15th. To
do so, please bring a cashier's check made payable to WHS for $95.
No other forms of payment will be accepted and sales are only while
supplies last. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Ferranto.
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ENTERTAINMENT
books
by Megan Myles
LOVE LETTERS TO THE DEAD
by Ava Dellaira
It begins as an assignment for English class: write a letter to a
dead person. Laurel chooses Kurt Cobain because her sister,
May, idolized him. Cobain also died young, just like May. Soon,
Laurel has a notebook full of letters to people like Janis Joplin,
Amy Winehouse, Amelia Earhart, Heath Ledger, and more -though she never gives a single one of them to her teacher. She
writes about starting high school, navigating new friendships,
falling in love for the first time, learning to live with her splintering family. Eventually, she writes about the abuse she suffered
while May was supposed to be looking out for her. Once Laurel
has written down the truth about what happened to herself, she
can truly begin to accept what happened to May. And only when
Laurel has begun to see her sister as the person she was – lovely, amazing, and deeply flawed -- can she begin to discover her
own path in this stunning debut from author Ava Dellaira, titled
Love Letters to the Dead.
SUMMER READING FOR WHS
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ELA I CP B The Book Thief by Marc Zusak
ELA I CP A The Book Thief by Marc Zusak
ELA I Honors The Book Thief by Marc Zusak
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
by Jamie Ford
ELA II CP B The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
ELA II CP A The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
ELA II Honors Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
ELA III CP B Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
ELA III CP A Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
ELA III Honors Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
AP Lang & Comp The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
ELA IV CP B The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien
ELA IV CP A The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien
ELA IV Honors The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
AP Lit and Comp The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
music
by Jessica Olson
SUMMER CONCERT TOURS
Whether you’re into rap or country, the summer of 2016 is
jam-packed will concerts you will like! Here’s a list of the top 15
concerts to see in our area before the summer is up!
1. Drake/Future- August 21
This is not a concert you’ll want to miss! After the release of
Drake’s “Views from the 6” and Future’s “EVOL.” This concert
will be held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
2. Justin Bieber- July 15
Miss Justin’s two concerts in Philly this past May? Well, he’ll
be back in Atlantic City in June to continue his Purpose Tour!
3. Coldplay- August 6
It’s been 4 years, but Coldplay is finally back to the United
States for their Head Full of Dreams tour! Make sure you grab
tickets to see the band that did an awesome performance at
the Superbowl this year! Tickets are mostly sold out however,
their adding new tour dates and cities so be on the lookout!
4. Paul McCarney- July 12
Big fan of the Beatles? Paul McCartney will be performing at
Citizens Bank Park this July!
5. Guns N’ Roses- July 14
Guns N’ Roses are back with their Not in this Lifetime Tour!
They will be at the Lincoln Financial Field as well as the Metlife
Stadium this July!
6. Florida Georgia Line- August 4
For all you country fans out there, FGL will be at the PNC
Banks Art Center this August! Check out the official Florida
Georgia Line website for meet and greet opportunities!
7. Mad Decent Block Party and 104.5 Block Parties at Festival
Pier- August 13 & various dates. Mad Decent will be
featuring Kesha, DJ Snake, and Tiesto. 104.5 has not
released all of their performers yet but ticket raids will be
announced on their twitter page throughout the summer and
the best part is, they’re free!
8. Blink 182- August 12
Blink 182 will be back with a new album this summer along
with a tour! Along with them on tour will be A Day to Remember, All American Rejects, and All Time Low! They will also, be
at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden.
9. 5 Seconds of Summer- July 16
The boys will be back in New Jersey at the BB&T Pavilion this July!
10.Gwen Stefani- July 19
Prepare for a girl’s night because This Is What the Truth Feels
like tour will be hitting the BB&T Pavilion this summer!
fashion
by Kah Wilson
BLAZERS
Even though it’s warm out it doesn’t mean that you can’t still
dress fancy. Although they are not widely used, a blazer is
essential when you are going out for a night on the town, a
play or some formal business events. You can wear them with
black or gray jeans and a t-shirt or dress pants and a striped
button up, but never should be worn with blue jeans.
SWEATPANTS
Now for the seniors, college is coming and you know what that
means: sweatpants time! You don’t need to dress fancy and
impress that person so they will go to prom with you anymore.
You can schedule your classes for when you wake up! If you
have clean sweatpants, you can sleep in them and then wake
up and take a shower and throw the same pants on. The best
part is that no one will care if you do! You can wear them when
it's sunny or when it's cold. Sweatpants don’t discriminate.
CROCS
Now I know what your thinking: Crocs? Really? No one wears
crocs anymore, but they are very versatile. If you work at a job
and you need some non-slip shoes, Crocs have got your feet.
For the ladies who want to show some personality, they sell
buttons to go with them and give them some flavor. Also, those
holes are not just an accessory! They allow for air flow so that
your feet don’t stink. Those are just some of the uses for
crocs. Crocs are not a fashion don’t, they’re a fashion do!
SPANISH
APHORISMS
COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
“Aunque la mona se vista de
seda, mona se queda.”
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This month’s Spanish aphorism
literally translates to “Although a
monkey is dressed in silk, she is still
a monkey.” It is supposed to be in
reference to the age old adage “Fine
feathers don’t make fine birds.” It
means that one’s personality and
decency is not based on their
outward appearance or the show they
put on when you first meet them.
One’s personality and decency are
based on something much deeper,
and the time taken to know them.
For information on the NSHS
see Mrs. Quinones in the Language
Hallway.
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SPRING SPORTS
Golf
The golf team is enjoying another successful season in 2016. The team qualified
for the state tournament for the 11th year
in a row and boast a 12-3 record to date.
They are led by 8 awesome seniors who
have really dedicated themselves to making
Williamstown’s golf team one of the best in
the county. Tyler Reedman, Kevin Larson,
Joe Bulman, Eric Schwindt, Zach Virnelson,
Michael Viviani, Bobby Graham, and Jake
Armano are the seniors who have participated in golf for the last 4 years which have
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been the most successful in our program's
history. We are looking forward to finishing
the season strong and hopefully doing well
at the county and conference tournaments.
Boys' Tennis
The Boys’ Tennis Team is having a fantastic
season. Current record is 12-2 heading into
the South Jersey team tournament as the #4
seed. The entire team has individual winning
records. The Braves are lead with senior
leadership from Jair Norman, Walta Berhane, Tom Cunningham, and Colin Collela.
The JV squad has done well also, and the
future is bright for the Braves Tennis Team.
Girls' Lacrosse
The Girls' Lacrosse Team is currently 5-9,
and they are tying to raise their win total
from last year with 5 games left. Some of
the girls with the biggest successes this year
are Gabbi Kirsch with 38 goals,
Claire Gailliout with 33 and Kayla Achey
with 17. Leading in assists are Gabbi Kirsch
with 23, Allie Trimble with 6 and Jordyn
Achey with 5.
IN CASE YOU MISSED...
Fall Athletes of the Week
9/13/15-9/19/15- Rich Stanzione & MaryKate Ulmer
9/20/15-9/26/15- Dylan Daisey & Kiley Addis
9/27/15-10/3/15- Justin Curtin & Lauren Twaddell
10/4/15-10/10/15- Christian Coffey & Allie Trimble
10/11/15-10/17/15- Mike Dowd & Ashley Engler
10/18/15-10/24/15- Matt Fahey & Lindsay Przywara
10/25/15-10/31/15- Vlad Keenan & Lauren Wood
11/1/15-11/7/15- James Kennedy & Marina Fortuna
Football & Girls' Soccer
Football & Tennis
Boys' Soccer & Girls Soccer
Boys' Soccer & Field Hockey
Cross Country & Girls' Soccer
Boys' Soccer & Volleyball
Football & Girls Soccer
Cross Country & Field Hockey
Winter Athletes of the Week
1/3/16-1/9/16- Mike Patterson & Michelle Dardaris
1/17/16-1/23/16- Shamun Smith & Ta’Nayjah Pong
1/24/16- 1/3-/16- Onani Moore & Tiarrah Coney
2/7/16-2/13/16- Victor Ruggiano & Devon D’Andrea
2/21/16-2/27/16- Nate Taylor & Taylor Wittstock
2/28/16-3/6/16- Gabbi Kirsh & Bria Mack Boys’ Basketball & Swimming & Diving
Boys’ Basketball & Girls’ Basketball
Boys’ Basketball & Girls’ Basketball
Boys’ Basketball & Swimming
Wrestling & Swimming and Diving
Indoor Track & Indoor Track
Spring Athletes of the Week
4/10/16-4/16/16- Zach Carr & Claire Gailliout
4/17/16-4/23/16- Eric Schwindt & Nicolette Gentile
4/24/16-4/30/16-Chris Cortez & Gab Kirsch
5/1/16-5/7/16- Tyler Reedman & Bria Mack
5/8/16-5/14/16- Jair Norman & McKenna Boyd
5/15/16-5/21/16- Tyler Apt & Michelle Dardaris
Boys’ Tennis & Girls’ Lacrosse
Golf & Softball
Boys’ Lacrosse & Girls’ Lacrosse
Golf & Girls’ Track
Boys’ Tennis & Softball
Baseball & Track and Field
== Comic Strip ==
by Alex Kirschner
SCHOOL'S OUT
Before Graduation
During Graduation
After Graduation
THE END OF THE YEAR
WHAT COULD GO WRONG?
Think you've got what it takes
to be in Newspaper Club? We
are always looking for creative
people with new ideas and
talents. If you're looking for
a great club to join next year,
consider Newspaper Club! Talk
to Ms. Ferranto or Mr. Longo if
you have any questions.
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SES
CANCER
TAURUS
LEO
CANCER
LIBRA
LEO
CAPRICORN
LIBRA
CAPRICORN
horoscopes
by Megan Myles
TAURUS
AQUARIUS
CANCER19
ARIES
Jan. 20–Feb.
Lean back, Aquarius.
There's a time to shine
and a time to recline,
and the first three weeks
of AQUARIUS
June GEMINI
are all about thePISCES
latter.
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May 21–June 20
TAURUS
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LIBRA CANCER
CAPRICORN LEO
TAURUS Feb. 20–Mar.
20
Mar. 21–Apr.LIBRA
20
Reel 'em in, Pisces. The
As the month begins,
Sun is in Taurus, heating
the energizing Sun is in
up your synergistic and communicative
Taurus until June 20,
third house. For the next three weeks,
heating up your second house of work
ARIES
TAURUS
SCORPIO
VIRGO
PISCES
SCORPIO
ARIES
you'll
feel more intellectually
alive—
andVIRGO
money. This can be a productive
brainstorming, pitching, writing,
time of getting down to brass tacks,
conversing—and eager to connect
following a simple and streamlined
with others.
action plan to accomplish your goals.
June 21–July 22
Wind down the pace,LEO
CANCER
and
LIBRA Social media maven
CAPRICORN
LEO
ARIES
July 23–Aug. 22
TAURUS
To the top of the pyraGemini. Until June 20,
queen of the scene?
mid you go! This month
the Sun is in Taurus and
That's you in a nutshell this month,
could be a high point for your career
your
twelfth house
closure and
rest, PISCES
Cancer.
The
SunSCORPIO
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Taurus VIRGO
and accomplishments,
as theLIBRA
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ARIES of AQUARIUS
TAURUS
CANCER
LEOCANCER
LIBRA
CAPRICORN
GEMINI
ARIES
TAURUS
LEO
marking your annual sleepy season.
and electrifies
house of
itsPISCES
annual visit to Taurus
and your
SAGITARIUS
GEMINI your eleventhAQUARIUS
SCORPIO
Take a timeout from your over-schedconnectivity until June 20, marking one
ambitious tenth house.
uled life, and sift through any emotional
busy calendar month.
baggage or unfinished tasks that have
SAGITARIUS
GEMINI
worn your energy thin.
SAGITARIUS
SCORPIO
LIBRA
Sept. 23–Oct. 22
You may need some solo
time to rejuvenate your
mind, body and soul now. Your singular
focus could also help you on the busiGEMINI nessLIBRA
AQUARIUS to score
PISCES
front, perhaps
financial
CAPRICORN
ARIES
backing, make
a savvy career switch
or
SAGITARIUS
GEMINI
ink a lucrative deal.
SAGITARIUS
Oct. 23–Nov. 22
Nov. 23–Dec. 21
While you may be
It's cleanup time,
capable of performSagittarius. The Sun is
ing superhuman feats
making its annual trek through Taurus,
by yourself, you'll get so much more
your
sixth house of health,
fitness
SAGITARIUS
GEMINI
SCORPIO faster—by teaming
VIRGO
done—and
up
and organization. You're ready to trim
TAURUS
CANCER
LEO
LIBRA
strategically
everything onto a
AQUARIUS with the right
PISCESpeople. In
SCORPIOthe excess and get
VIRGO
love, this is a great month to meet
smooth, streamlined path.
people with
long-term potential
and to
GEMINI
AQUARIUS
PISCES
SCORPIO
seek closure with exes or contenders
who just can't go the distance.
April
VIRGO
SAGITARIUS
GEMINI
LEO
As writer Anais Nin
put it, "Life shrinks and
expands in proportion to
one's
courage." Let these words be your
CAPRICORN
guiding
VIRGOlight as the Sun moves through
Taurus and your ninth house of
adventure and discovery.
AQUARIUS
PISCES
GEMINI
SCORPIO
AQUARIUS
CAPRICORN
Dec. 22–Jan. 19
SOPHOMORES
Jacob Listman
Miahje Williams
SCORPIO
Have a Great Summer!
VIRGO
JUNIORS
Richard Amandeo
Chelsea Martin
SENIORS
Jeffrey Goodwin
Stephanie Okereke
VIRGO
NEWSPAPER STAFF
Stephanie Boateng
Kevin Holloway
Jesse Jones
Maya Jones
Alexander Kirschner
Megan Myles
Jessica Olson
Jen Panella
Will Sciscio
Tatianna Toussaint
Sydney Utsey
Louisa Waife
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LIBR
The Sun is bursting
through Taurus and
your fifth house of
self-expression and
joie de vivre. Live SCORPIO
AQUARIUS
PISCES
it up, Capricorn—this is your annual
CAPRICORN
footloose and fancy-free time, and you
might not let loose like this very often.
FRESHMAN
PISCES
Aug. 23–Sept. 22
CANCER
Michael Mauger
Rachel Mahon
AQUARIUS
LIB
VIRGO
SAGITTARIUS
students
of the
month
SCORPIO
TAURUS
CAPRICORN Apr. 21–May 20
Muster up some magic!
The Sun is making its
annual visit to Taurus
until June 20, putting some pep in your
CANCERTAURUS
LEO
step and turning your focusCANCER
toward
personal goals.
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Kahlyll (Kah) Wilson
Shawn Wilson