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Volume 32
Issue 4
December 17,
2013
Priceless
Godwin helps its own
Parking wars, art auction, and direct fundraising supply Eagles’ Family Fund
Madeline Bryson
News editor
BETA club members
participate in can drive,
pg. 3
GHS Junior goes to
Olympic trials, pg. 8
Beth’s holiday gift
guide, pg. 9
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Table of Contents
News......................2
Sports....................4
Center....................6
Features................8
Flair.......................9
Opinion................11
Rear......................12
This year Godwin organized
two fundraisers to help raise
money for the Godwin Eagles’
Family Fund.
This fund has been around
for seven years and it was started by Deanna Hudson, Director
of School Counseling and Mary
Ann Burns, Counseling Registrar.
However, this fund is much
more than a fund that provides
presents under the trees during
the approaching holiday.
It supports those who may
lack general necessities.
It could also provide assistance with keeping up with
utilities and other required bills.
The way this fund raises
money is through donations from
school clubs, organizations, outside clubs, churches, businesses, and fundraisers that may or
may not be held annually.
“We get most of our donations from general generosity,”
said Burns, “All of the money
goes directly to families who
need assistance based on circumstances, disabilities, unemployment, or any combination
of things.”
Along with donations, this
year Godwin has held two fundraisers for this fund: The “Parking Wars” and also a student art
auction.
Art teacher Glenda Shulleeta
was in charge of the art auction.
Shulleeta’s idea was to have
teachers bid on art that former
students had left behind or that
they had decided they did not
want.
“Students often leave work
here at the end of the year,
or just decide they don’t want
their artwork,” said Shulleeta,
“I thought this would be a good
way to raise money for the Eagles’ Family Fund.”
The art auction ended on
Dec. 6 and ended up raising
around $500.
“I think it’s really great that we
raised this much money,” said
Shulleeta.
In addition to the art auction,
the “Parking Wars” occurred
again after much success and
popularity last year.
“I was very happy that the
parking auction came back this
year!” said junior Alexa Ytterberg, “It’s a creative idea. Plus,
I am excited for an opportunity to
help out and support the families
photo by Robbin Just
“BMOC” is made up of (l to r) Ryan Mollloy, Mike Massa, Mike Silver, and John
Phillips. Some lucky students will be able to hang out with the group at Glory Days
for a sporting event.
of Godwin.”
The parking auction was
created by history teacher Bob
Gregory in hopes of raising
money for families in need at
Godwin.
The idea behind the parking
wars is that teachers auction
off their parking spaces for students’ use the last week before
winter break begins.
Many teachers have added
incentives along with their parking space.
Last year the parking wars
raised $2,082 and it was all donated to the Eagles’ Family fund.
Teachers who raised the
most money last year included
psychology teacher Mark Seidenberg, English and journalism
teacher Chip Carter, calculus
teacher Dan Wallace, and physics teacher Michael Fetsko.
Like last year, Seidenberg
offered large incentives for his
students who bid. This year
he offered one breakfast, one
to Buffalo Wild Wings.
The bids got high after the
$125 on this space.
“It’s a great cause,” said Seidenberg, “In the West End, I feel
like we think everyone has a lot
of money, but that’s not always
true. I am glad to help in any way
I can.”
Carter has also chosen to
continue with the incentive he
used last year, which was a
homemade meal.
Last year this dinner was
sold twice. It was bought by the
English department for $150 and
also by a group of students for
around $160 for a total of $310.
This allowed Carter to bring
in the most money of all teachers.
Last year Wallace came in
second to Carter, raising $287.
He offered four different
auctions, which included a
class breakfast, chocolate from
Costco, a new calculator, and a
parking spot with a gift card.
This year he used a new approach, rather than just having
one person donate money and
win the parking space with his
incentives, he took donations
from all of his students.
Taking donations from all
students allows more money to
be brought in for the family fund.
A new incentive this year
involves a group that calls themselves the “BMOC.”
This group is made up of
assistant principal Mike Massa,
his administrative assistant Mike
Silver, Director of Activities Ryan
Molloy and his administrative
assistant and English teacher
John Phillips.
See Family Fund, pg 3
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Thursday Dec. 12, Governor Bob McDonnell
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NEWS
PAGE 2
17 DEC. 2013
Mason’s Toy Box doing great for the community
Trent Holt
Staff Writer
For the last two years, Godwin students and teachers
have given toys to the donation
service, Mason’s Toy Box. This
charity gives toys to children
in-need in hospitals around the
holidays. It was started by the
family of Mason Tomas who
passed away during his battle
with cancer two years ago.
Mason’s cousin, Caitlin
Woods, is a sophomore at
Godwin. The inspiration of Mason’s Toy Box stemmed from
Woods’ family in remembrance
of Mason.
“He (Mason) was a really
sweet kid; He was 5 when he
was diagnosed with stage four
neuroblastoma. He relapsed
three times during his treatment
and every time I would see him
he would always smile and give
us hugs. He was the sweetest
little boy ever,” said Woods.
Around the holidays Mason’s
family and friends encourage the
children to write down presents
they would like.
Family members then set up
donation boxes in various places
in hopes of receiving gifts.
Godwin is currently the only
school with a donation box, and
it is located in the front office.
On December 21, after collecting all the presents, Caitlin’s
mom and aunt dress up as elves
and deliver presents alongside
a Mr. and Mrs. Clause to VCU
Medical Center, Ronald McDonald house, and a few other hospitals located around Richmond
and Charlottesville.
Coach Brandenburger and
New Help Desk technician
Ben Leonoff
Staff Writer
Godwin High School has
added a new staff member to
its faculty.
Jacquelin Harmon has replaced Justin Cole as the permanent technical support technician at the help desk.
She went to Tucker High
School and graduated from VCU
with a Bachelors and Masters in
English.
Harmon previously worked
as an IT contractor for the state
of Virginia.
Harmon said, “I saw the job
opportunity online and decided
to give it a shot.
I have always wanted to work
in the school system instead of
working for the state government,” said Harmon.
Harmon said. “I enjoy not
having to drive 90 miles every
day to work.”
Morgan Enroughty is the temporary technical support technician and is currently training
Harmon. “I’m just here to help
her get adjusted and exposed to
the day to day operations of the
Godwin help desk,” Enroughty
said.
Harmon is excited to be working alongside the student help
desk staff.
“Working with the other students in the help desk is very
energizing, fun, and rewarding,”
said Harmon.
Photo by Taylor Kickler
Jacquelin Harmon is
replacing former technical
support technician Justin
Cole.
the Key Club are very active in
donating to Mason’s Toy Box,
donating at least 2 dozen toys
this year.
“Key Club decided as a
service project to give to Mason’s Toy Box to discover the
importance of giving, but also
because everyone should have
the chance to have a good holiday even if it only provides just
a moment of happiness,” said
Brandenburger.
Last year, Mason’s Toy Box
made 400 dollars and donated
eight boxes of toys to over three
hospitals, with Godwin contributing a box and a half.
“We’re just trying to meet the
wants of the children, all we want
to do is make them happy,” said
Woods.
photo by Taylor Kickler
Mason’s Toy Box can be found in the front office.
17 DEC. 2013
NEWS
PAGE 3
Annual Godwin Can Drive a great success this year
Ross Canada
Front editor
This fall Godwin students
participated in the annual
Christmas Mother can drive.
Students were encouraged to
classes by Godwin’s BETA Club
led by chemistry teacher Hope
Parham.
In past years the total number
of cans donated by Godwin
students averages around 4,000,
an already impressive number
for the Christmas Mother.
This year, however, the can
drive played a much larger role
at Godwin.
Friendly competition between
of cans at record breaking
numbers this year.
tally yet, but right now we’re at
about 8,600 cans,” said Parham.
“That’s double what we usually
get, plus some.”
Instead of only asking for cans
year, French teacher Mindy
Guyer asked students from all of
her periods to contribute to her
room’s donations.
Her students were able to
donate 4,106 cans, crushing the
competitors from other rooms.
Calculus teacher Daniel
donated a total of 1,154 cans.
“We were thankful to have
the opportunity to help the
community,” said Wallace.
Life
planning
and
relationships teacher Sharon
Womble’s students donated
donated 1,050 cans.
“They really stepped up to the
plate,” said Womble.
Parham said, “It was an
amazing effort by the students
and teachers. All of the canned
goods are sent to the Henico
Christmas Mother warehouse for
distribution to Henrico families.”
“Special thanks goes to our
Custodial and Maintenance Staff
Photo by Maddy Reynolds
load the truck,” said Parham.
Happy Holidays from the Eagles’ Eyrie!
“Family Fund”
continued from page 1
They have all teamed up to
offer students an opportunity to
come to Glory Days and watch a
sporting event with them.
While the parking wars auction was a fun way to raise
money, most Godwin students
see that it was more than just a
game to win parking spaces and
incentives.
“I think that it is just a great
fundraising idea because it is an
easy way to get students interested in helping others.
Over all, students give money
to support the fund and then they
get a reward of a better parking
spot, and whatever else a teacher would offer,” said Ytterberg.
Last year, Fetsko’s space
was sold for $200, but unlike
parking spots, he did not offer
an incentive.
“I would bid even if teachers
didn’t offer an incentive because
I know that the money is going to
a good cause and will be helping
the less fortunate of our Godwin
community,” said Ytterberg, “I
just want to make a difference
in someone’s life this holiday.”
“I’m so proud of our students
and staff and just how generous
these folks are,” said Godwin
principal Beth Armbruster, “It’s
also just heartwarming to know
that this goes back to our own
families here at Godwin.”
SPORTS
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17 DEC. 2013
Players who call dad “coach”
Matthew Elmore
Features editor
Sports Notes
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Boys basketball looks to take conference
Nick Grossman
News editor
Head Coach:
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Captain’s Quote: “
man
Last Year’s Record:
Captain’s Quote:
Captains:
Key Players:
Coach’s Quote:
Key Players Lost:
photo by Victor Macklin
photo by Victor Macklin
Notable:
Key Games:
Girls basketball “expects to compete”
Chase Binns
Staff writer
Captain’s Quote:
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Head Coach: Eric Hilton
Last Year’s Record: 20-7;
Captain’s Quote:
Captains:
Key Players:
Coach’s Quote:
Key Players Lost:
Notable:
Key Games:
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photo by Victor Macklin
17 DEC. 2013
SPORTS
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Boys indoor track will compete with rivals
Michael Quinan
Staff writer
Head Coach:
Runner’s Quote:
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Last Year ’s Standing:
Key Runners:
Runner’s Quote: “
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Coach’s Quote:
Key Runners Lost:
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Key Meet:
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Girls indoor track is ready for season
Michael Quinan
Staff writer
Runner’s Quote:
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Head Coach:
Last Year ’s Standing:
Key Runners:
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Runner’s Quote:
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Coach’s Quote:
Key Runners Lost:
Key Meet:
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Wrestling retains most of the team
Daniel Morris
Staff writer
Head Coach:
Wrestler’s Quote:
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Last Year’s Record:
Wrestler’s Quote:
Key Wrestler:
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Coach’s Quote:
Key Wrestler Lost: Holt
photo by Taylor Kickler
Key Match:
photo by Taylor Kickler
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Gymnastics has potential to win region
Captain’s Quote:
Margaretta Sackor
Staff writer
Head Coaches:
Captain’s Quote:
Last Year’s Standing:
Captains:
Coach’s Quote:
Key Players:
Key Game:
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photo courtesy Tom Veazey
photo courtesy Tom Veazey
CENTERSPREAD
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22 NOV. 2013
22 NOV. 2013
CENTERSPREAD
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Godwinterest
Godwin it!
Pam Mowbray’s SouthernStyle Corn
Pudding
Godwin it!
Mindy Guyer’s
Pumpkin Triffle
Godwin Staff’s Favorite Holiday
Recipes
Godwin it!
Bobby Knaupp’s Apple Sausage Stuffing
Godwin it!
Sandy Dunkum’s Oven Baked
Caramel French Toast
Godwin it!
Godwin it!
Chip Carter’s Parmesan
Scalloped Potatoes
Juliana Schatz’s Latkes
Page compiled by Caroline Mason and Rachel Terrell
For full recipes and more, log onto godwineagles.org.
FEATURES 17 DEC. 2013
Godwin junior to compete in 2016 Olympic trials
Page 8
Will York
Online Editor
On October 24, Godwin
junior Jessie Gvozdas went to
Colorado to attend the National
Select Camp for swimmers.
The National Select Camp
is for teenage swimmers who
have the top times in the country
in their event. It is held in Colorado Springs at the Olympic
Training Center.
Gvozdas was one of only
64 swimmers nation-wide who
were invited to the event.
She was invited because of
her fast time in the 400 freestyle.
At the camp she was able
to train twice a day with the
other swimmers selected for
the camp.
“Each day we had meetings
with speakers who informed us
about things like nutrition, starts
and turns, anti-doping, and race
day execution skills.
Other themes which were
designed to help us achieve the
highest success possible and
get us to perform our best in the
pool.” said Gvozdas
The main goal of the camp
was to prepare the swimmers
for the Olympic trials in Omaham, Nebraska, the host of the
Olympic Trials for the third consecutive time.
In 2016 Gvozdas will be attending the Olympic Trials where
she will compete for a spot on
the 2016 United States Olympic
Swim Team.
“[The National Select Camp]
was a very neat experience
where I was able to train in high
altitude, and meet a lot of great
people,” said Gvozdas.
photo courtesy Jessie Gvozdas
Junior Jessie Gvozdas dives into the pool during one of her swim practices.
Junior Reddy involved in MCV program
Brent Schlesman
Staff writer
Godwin junior Sneha Reddy spends her free time on
weekends shadowing at Virginia Commonwealth University
(VCU) in the trauma department.
Reddy’s interest in the medgan working with the National
Student Leadership Conference
(NSLC) at American University
over the summer.
Reddy received a letter of
nomination for the highly-acclaimed program.
“Ever since I started working
with the NSLC, I have been
inspired to look further into the
“I then took my aspirations
and started working full-time at
MCV.
There would be times where
I would work from midnight to
seven in the morning. During
the school year I can only work
Saturdays, but look forward to
working more next summer.”
Along with volunteering at
MCV, Reddy also helps out at
Chippenham Hospital.
Reddy is also a participant
of the State Science Fair every
year and has placed multiple
times.
Reddy has placed third and
received honorable mention in
the medicine and health category.
Science is essential to the
that medical students know
biology.
Reddy currently tutors Godwin students every day before
and after school in biology.
“She enjoys helping and tutoring the students in my class.
I like the fact that she enjoys
seeing other students succeed
and puts lots of time into it,” said
Godwin science teacher Denise
Williams.
Reddy is currently applying
to be the vice president for
the Virginia Junior Academy of
Science.
Reddy plans to continue to
work in medical profession.
“Next, I plan to study neurosurgery to widen my knowledge of
“One day I wish to have access to my own lab and perform
research in various parts of the
a professor on the side of my
personal researches. Being a
doctor isn’t a bad alternative,
either,” said Reddy.
photo by Victor Macklin
Comic made by Junior Miller Bowe
17 DEC. 2013
FLAIR
PAGE 9
Beth Henshaw’s holly jolly holiday gift guide
Need a gift for that special
Creeped out by that friend
who seems to love their pets
and only their pets? Give them
the gift of subtly. This leash with
a hand attached will remind
them what a human feels like.
Have you ever found yourself at a
family gathering where everyone is
“ooh-ing” and “aw-ing” at the newest
this baby become useful?” The wait is
mother would want this as a gift? Any
sensible one! It not only saves time
cleaning, but also strengthens the
baby’s immune system. Exposure to
germs at any early age is good for
babies, no matter what the books say.
Tired of dropping your cookies in
milk or suffer from digitaudaphobia
here is the solution to your problems!
This hooked rod provides the perfect
place for a cookie, allowing you to
dunk your delicious treats without losing them. No matter how many times
you tell yourself this is the year you’re
going to lose weight, it’s the holiday
season, and no one can resist milk
and cookies.
Know someone who loves to hunt
or lurk in bushes? These false teeth
are an affordable gift essential for outboots, glasses, guns, pants, socks,
snuggies, and jackets are simply not
enough. How many times have you
been moments away from jumping
out of a bush about to scare a stranger when they spot your pearly whites
and the joke is ruined, or a deer is
blinded by your smile and runs away
before you can make a kill? Hundreds
of times! If you care at all about dinner on the table, you will buy these
teeth for all of your hunting obsessed
friends. Give the creeps in the bushes
what they need to remain undetected.
Happy holidays.
to say, “Hey I like you, but I am not
yet comfortable with touching your
body.” Finger Twister is a gateway
game that may eventually lead
to regular twister, for those bold
enough to play. To make a good
impression, be sure to moisturize
your hands prior to playing. Lotion
not included.
Ever made the mistake of
giving the gift of clothes (but a
up for it this year with a positive
gift directed towards someone’s
ber when you can be complimented every day? Even though
you already know you are
adorable, it never hurts to see it
booster is great for women of all
ages, but don’t exclude fathers,
brothers, and boyfriends! They
have weight too.
This is the perfect gift for the
unwanted overnight houseguest:
smelly uncle, loud couple, or rude
friend who eats all of your food. This
subtle gift appears funny and cool,
Next time they ask to sleep at your
house, you remind them of your
gift, and appear offended if they
laugh or don’t use it. Let them park
in your driveway of course, and tis
the season.
For the traveling businessman
who is always in a rush, the mobile
suitcase is a perfect gift. The time
spent usually walking around can
be used to spend time with family.
Pushing the scooter will get you
in tip top shape, as long as you alsuitcase scooter will do wonders
for the ozone. Instead of releasing
toxic gas from your car on the way
to work, you can now release your
own pungent odors of sweat as you
scooter down several miles on the
highway.
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PAGE 10
FLAIR
17 DEC. 2013
To take or not to take online Shakespeare?
Derrick Owens and Beth
Henshaw
Editor-in-chief and Associate
Editor-in-chief
This school year Godwin
students have taken advantage
of one of Henrico County’s most
unique class: Honors Online
Shakespeare.
Spearheaded by Freeman English teacher Audrey
Guengerich Baylor, Shakespeare offers students the
chance to read between 10-12
plays throughout the year from
the famous English playwright.
The class draws students
from Godwin, Freeman, Deep
Run, Tucker, Hermitage, and
Glen Allen.
at the Freeman library, where
students from all schools meet
and work together.
“It’s rad to meet people from
different schools and make
friends from all over the counSalamy.
All assignments are posted
on School Space at the beginning of each nine weeks with
weekly deadlines.
“Students have to be independent workers who will complete work without anyone telling
them to do it,” said Baylor.
The content is not limited
to just reading the plays, but
also includes audio of the texts,
movies and music clips, review
games, and lessons of Shakespearean culture.
“After every play we are
required to watch a movie
adaptation of the play. I have
enjoyed seeing some of my favorite actors and actresses play
different Shakespeare roles,”
said Salamy.
Students also attend live
productions of Shakespeare’s
work to fully understand and
appreciate the plays.
“The best part of the class
was a unique experience,” said
junior Charlotte Davis.
Each class graduating after
2016 is required to take an online class in order to graduate.
Online Shakespeare is a
can only be taken as a junior or
senior.
Shakespeare II is offered for
seniors who enrolled in Shakespeare I junior year, and is also
offered as an honors credit.
“I liked the variety an online
class offered to my schedule, so
I decided to sign up for Shakespeare II,” said senior Ross
Canada.
“It also is really good on a
college application transcript
because it’s widely recognized
as an upper-level academic
passion,” said Baylor.
each nine weeks,” said Salamy.
Students travel to Staunton,
Virginia four times a year to the
Blackfriars Playhouse theatre to
watch live productions of Shakespeare’s plays.
“Students attend top-notch
performances of plays, they
literally see Shakespeare come
to life,” said Baylor.
On Nov. 7, Shakespeare stuthe year: Romeo and Juliet.
of seats and were entertained
by live music prior to the production.
Several students got the privilege to sit on stage and interact
with the actors during the play.
“Sitting on stage speaking
with the actors and occasionally
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What’s your favorite
holiday song/carol? What’s your favorite holiday movie?
Blackfriars Playhouse on Nov. 7 this year.
Dreidel song: 12%
Santa Claus is coming
to Town: 6%
The Most Wonderful
Time of the Year: 10%
Jingle Bells: 24%
Last Christmas: 5%
Grandma Got Run
Over by a Reindeer: 10%
All I Want for Christmas
is You: 10%
Light the Menorah: 5%
Jingle Bell Rock: 5%
Carol Of the Bells: 1%
Alvin and the Chipmunks’ Christmas Song:
3%
Silent Night: 1%
Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer: 1%
Happy Xmas (War is
Over): 7%
XL102’s Miracle on Broad Street
At The National: 708 E. Broad Street in Downtown
Richmond, 30-45 minutes away from Godwin. Doors
open at 6 on Saturday and 6:30 all other days, spend
$10 at the Gibson Grill next door for early entry to the
venue. Parking available behind the building, shows
admit all ages.
Dec. 16: Queens of the Stone Age, Ribs
Black Keys
Dec. 17: New Politics, The Unlikely Candidates,
X-Ambassadors
For fans of Fall Out Boy, Fun., and Go Radio
For fans of Biffy Clyro, The Used, and Lost
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Poll information collected by Richard Pinchuk and Ben Leonoff, based on 100 students.
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OPINION
17 DEC. 2013
PAGE 11
Obama Care will not be the answer
Ben Elia
Opinion editor
An issue that keeps on growing in America is healthcare.
President Barack Obama thinks
his “Affordable Care Act” also
known as “Obama Care” will be
the answer to this problem.
If people are happy with their
current supplier they may keep
their plan until 2015, but after
that all you can use is “Obama
Care.”
As of two weeks ago, my
doctor is not even sure if he will
be covered with the Affordable
Care Act.
The Affordable Care Act will
cancel millions of accounts that
satisfy Americans because they
are “substandard.”
Right off the bat “Obama
Care” did not get off to a good
start, the website is impossible
to work.
There have been 7 million
people who tried to sign up for
“Obama Care”, and approximately 106,000 people signed
up successfully.
“Obama care” is supposed
care, hospitalization, prescription drugs, maternity, and newborn care must be included on
all non-grandfathered plans with
no annual or lifetime dollar limits.
It is not as good as it seems,
you will only be covered in your
local area.
This Affordable Care Act will
only work in your local area.
One of the advertised advantages of the Affordable Care Act
is there are no “out of pocket”
costs.
According to the New York
Post, that is not true.
“You see, all the president’s
boasts that your out-of-pocket
costs are capped inside Obama
Care are only true if you stay inside your plan’s (small) network
of doctors.
Go outside that network for
anything (other than emergency
care), and the whole cost can be
out of pocket (and doesn’t apply
against your deductible)”
The Affordable Care Act has
ver, Gold, and Platinum.
The Bronze Plan is the lowest
of the four plans.
This plan is for the citizens
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Page Editors:
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News: Madeline Bryson and Nick Grossman
Sports: Andre Haboush and Dallas Reid
Features: Jackie Dillon and Matthew Elmore
Center: Caroline Mason and Rachel Terrell
Flair: David Qin and Sydney Houtz
Opinion: Ben Elia
Rear View: Fatima Rodriguez and Mackenzie Wells
Online: Gigi Justis and Will York
Staff Writers: Chase Binns, Trent Holt, Matt Kestner, Ben Leonoff, Daniel Morris,
Richard Pinchuck, Michael Quinan, Margaretta Sackor, Brent Schlesman
Photographers: Robbin Just, Taylor Kickler, Victor Macklin
without an employer. This is the
minimum plan that will satisfy
the Affordable Care Act’s rule
of everyone must buy health
insurance.
60 percent of the Bronze Plan
will be paid for by the insurance
companies and the other 40
percent will be paid for by the
customers and it will have high
out of pocket expenses.
option of enhancing their bene-
to have lower out of pocket expenses than the Bronze Plan,
but higher than the Gold and
It is only considered generous
because you can choose to add
The insurance companies will
pay 70 percent and the customer
will pay 30 percent.
The Gold Plan offers the second lowest out pocket expenses.
Like the other plans, it offers little
required by “Obama Care.”
The insurance companies will
pay 80 percent and the customer
will pay 20 percent.
The Platinum Plan is supposed to be the most generous
of all the “Obama Care” plans. It
will offer the lowest out of pocket
expenses, but still offers little
The insurance companies will
pay 90 percent and the customer
will pay 10 percent.
As Americans, we should
have the right to not have to use
this health insurance.
This is a victory for the
uninsured , but will be a huge
problem for the people who are
happy with their current plans.
December 17, 2013
Eagles’ Eyrie 12
Rearview
Let’s Go on a Tacky
Light Tour
START: Godwin High School
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