April 2011-Volume 10-Issue 4
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April 2011-Volume 10-Issue 4
Check out my view of Corbett’s budget cuts for education on page C2! 405 E. Sunbury Street, Millerstown, PA 17062 717.589.3116 Ext. 1011 Spring sports Page 3 Another 16-year-old is pregnant; what’s new? Page 6 Who wants a free prom dress? Page 13 Available on www.greenwoodsd.org April 2011 Volume 10, Issue 4 A shining performance An interview with Ms. Keister By Kelly Toner By Alana Diaz As I rushed into the auditorium and out of the rain on March 6th, I felt a sense of excited anticipation for the show, “Annie”, I was about to watch. From the moment the curtains opened and the first scene was displayed, I knew I was in for a good time. The show rocketed off to a great start with an adorable rendition of “It‟s a Hard Knock Life” by the orphans. Next, there was an amazing solo by Annie, who was played by Anni Morrow. As the story progressed, more and more actors and actresses got their turns to shine in the spotlight. A few new, yet prominent performers, included Grant Carlton, James Turner, Rachel Beaver, and Olivia Carlton. The pit band shone under the direction of Mr. Watts, our new band director. Also, the stage crew was definitely note-worthy, thanks to Mrs. Thomas. There were a lot of scene changes in this musical, and this year‟s crew handled them quickly and efficiently. Last, but not least, the directors and their helpers also deserve a lot of credit for the show‟s success. Congratulations to the cast, crew, and band for putting on a terrific show! This year, Greenwood High School had the opportunity to perform the musical “Annie”, and I had the privilege to interview Ms. Keister, our assistant director. What is the experience like for an assistant director? The behind-the-scenes work that gets put in to a big production like “Annie” is just as stressful as one would believe. Ms. Keister explains that in addition to Ms. Keister working with the actors, directors also have to Photo by Alana Diaz worry about sound, lighting, stage crew, and the pit band, which makes for a lot of work. In the midst of all these responsibilities, Miss Keister loves “working with the stage crew, because they‟re so important to the show. If the stage crew is good, then it‟s as if they weren‟t there, but when they aren‟t, people in the audience notice.” When I asked her what her least favorite part of preparing the musical was, she laughed and told me it was “definitely the long rehearsals.” The help of Mrs. Troup was crucial to the success of the musical as well. Ms. Keister revealed that having someone else‟s input helped her to be able to focus on what she needed to focus on, such as choreography, the stage crew, singing, and lighting. The combined work of Mrs. Troup and Ms. Keister, as well as the cast, stage crew, pit band, and others who helped, was evident during their performances. Thank you, Ms. Keister, for all the hard work you put into making “Annie” a success! Photos by Joan Byers April 2011 Page 2 The Paw Print Neutron stars: The might and the majesty By Douglas Rumbaugh Everything must ultimately end; even the most stable elements decay in time, and stars are no different. When a relatively small star, such as our sun, reaches the end of its year lifecycle, it will go out with a more than a whimper. Enlarging to several times its current size and engulfing most of the inner planets, including earth, its internal fusion reactor will convert from the hydrogen to helium. This phase, known as the “red giant” phase, will end eventually. Much of the sun‟s mass will escape its hold and create what is known as a planetary nebula, perhaps one of the most beautiful of all cosmological phenomenon. In its place will be a white dwarf, or a small pebble that will slowly cool over the course of billions of years. When a star has a mass of several times that of our sun, things get more interesting. It explodes, obliterating the entire solar system around it and outshining the entire galaxy. These exploded stars, also known as supernovas, will begin to collapse with vengeance. If the star is not too large, the electromagnetic repulsion of the electrons and protons that make the star up will save it from collapse and leave behind a white dwarf, similar to what our sun will become. If the star is massive, the electromagnetic forces cannot overcome gravity. This is where the strong nuclear force kicks in, saving the star once more. At this point, a mass about 1.4 times that of our sun is compressed into an area 20 kilometers in diameter, creating a neutron star. A neutron star has such a huge density that the pressure is great enough to compress protons and electrons together, forming neutrons. A vast majority of the mass in a neutron star is loose neutrons, kept from collapsing any further by the Pauli Exclusion Principle, which states that no two neutrons can occupy the same space at the same time. Neutron stars are one of the greatest wonders of the universe. Floating precariously on the edge of complete gravitational collapse they serve as constant reminders that even the greatest of stars die. Of course, these shattered remnants may well last for trillions and trillions of years more, but they will never shine as brightly as they had at their birth. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia http://http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l1/pulsars.html Barrow, John. New Theories of Everything. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007. Print . Spotlight: SOS By Abby Carter The SOS organization (Students Offering Support) has called Greenwood home for quite some time now. The members of SOS are high school students who have a desire to help; these students are trained to help other students using listening skills. Members act as mentors by paying attention to the troubles of others and finding solutions. SOS members also takes the new seventh graders under their wings to help with the difficult transition into the high school building. “One of my favorite L-R: Autumn Pellman, Bayley Vohs, Lorenzo things about SOS is getting Rossessli, Sarah Loy, and Emily Griswold my own seventh graders to spend time with,” said SOS member Lorenzo Rosselli. Not only does SOS give to the school, the organization also contributes to the community. During the fall sports season, members of the organization joined the cheerleaders at a “Pink Out” to raise breast cancer awareness. In addition, every year during the holiday season, members cheerfully gather necessities and toys to donate to needy children around the world for “Operation Christmas Child”. In the summer, SOS spends a day volunteering at the Special Olympics. The members do not see the tasks as a burden; to them, it‟s just something to have fun with. The dedication each member has to helping others and giving back to the community is extraordinary. The SOS organization is very valuable to our community and school. Photo courtesy of Jill Tengeres Science Club By Douglas Rumbaugh The Greenwood Science Club goes to two competitions each year, the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) on Saturday, February 26th and the Capitol Area Science and Engineering Fair (CASEF) on Thursday, March 3rd. Please congratulate the following first place and special award winners at PJAS and CASEF: Nicholas Fried: 1st Place and Best in Category at CASEF Douglas Rumbaugh: 1st Place at PJAS Matthew Bixler: 1st Place at PJAS Samantha Strong: 1st Place and Special Award at PJAS Hannah Dalpiez: 1st Place and Special Award at PJAS Tristen Rumbaugh: 1st Place and Special Award at PJAS Rowan Rumbaugh: Special Award at CASEF Trevor Engle: Special Award at CASEF Matthew Bixler, Douglas Rumbaugh, Tristen Rumbaugh, Hannah Dalpiez, and Samantha Strong will all be moving on to the PJAS State Competition at Penn State University‟s Main Campus. Wish them all luck! April 2011 Page 3 The Paw Print Spring softball season Showboating in boxing By Anna Heggenstaller By Elijah Olson The Greenwood Lady „Cats have their work cut out for them this season. With the absence of two key pieces of the squad, coaches Alan Rapp and Krista Pontius, there is a lot of pressure. New head coach, Troy Gantt, and his assistant, Dana Gantt, are coming into a program with veteran players and a two year district championship reign. The historymaking softball squad lost only one senior last year, and there is a lot expected of them for the coming season. With the talent and leadership returning, the new coaching staff should have no problem sliding right into a fighting program. The key senior leadership that will keep the team glued together comes from Autumn Pellman, Anna Heggenstaller, Lynell Burkholder, and Taylor Lower. Supplementing the team in skills are returning juniors Salene Shaffer, AJ Seigel, Kendra Seaman, Salene Shaffer and Brittany Fleiand Anni Morrow. A strong sophomore sher class containing Chelsea Hicks, Brittany Fleisher, Katie Osborne, Jessica Heichel, and Rachel Stroup will also assist the team. The future is looking bright for this team that has a healthy mixture of youth and experience in all aspects of the game. With a lot to live up to and a new coaching staff, there are high expectations for this impressive group of girls. Hopefully they can make this historic district championship streak a three-peat. Photos courtesy of pennlive.com Boxing is one of the top ten most watched sports in the world. Traditionally, people box using Olympic style rules, but it‟s more entertaining for the majority of people to watch fighters show off, or showboat, during the fight. Showboating can include dropping the gloves, “dancing” around the ring, and moving the head in different directions while looking defenseless. Some boxers known for their showboating style include Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Sugar Ray Leonard. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is recognized by many as the number one “pound for pound” boxer in the world. He has won nine titles in five different weight classes and is currently undefeated as a professional boxer with 41 wins. Mayweather has won two of his fights since coming out of retirement. His most notable display of showboating is his unrivaled ability to keep his hands down at his sides and shrug his shoulders to block punches. A former boxer who excelled at showboating was Naseem Hamed, known as “Prince Naseem” in the boxing ring, who had a 36-1 record in his professional boxing career. He was known to enter the ring by flipping over the ropes. If he had been hit by an opponent, he would smile at them, make faces, or shrug his shoulders to show he was unhurt. He almost never had his hands up in a fight, instead relying on his quick reflexes to block or avoid his opponent‟s punches. To see an example of showboating, check it out on YouTube! Photo courtesy of http://bleacherreport.com Chelsea Hicks Track preview By Kelly Toner After losing multiple talented seniors last year, this year‟s track and field team has a lot of work ahead of them in order to keep up Greenwood‟s tradition of excellence. Both the girls and the boys teams need to find new stars in almost every event. From sprints to pole vault to distance to throwing, there are plenty of spots for new and returning members to fill. This year‟s schedule is different, with meets at Pine Grove and State College being added. This new competition will be another obstacle that these wildcat teams will need to surmount. Although there will be challenges, fans of the track team shouldn‟t fret; there is plenty of returning talent that knows how to get the job done. Good luck to all participants as they prepare for their season! Kiana Stephens, Bree Wise Photos courtesy of ennlive.com April 2011 Page 4 The Paw Print Who doesn’t love baseball? Winter wrap-up By Skyler Ray By Skyler Ray Okay, so maybe not everyone loved baseball two years ago when the team finished 0-17, but Greenwood baseball has come a long way since then. Last year, the team made big strides and finished with a respectable 7-13 record. Five of those losses were by only one point, proving that baseball is a game of mere inches. Only one year after a winless season, the baseball team qualified for a district game against Berks Christian . This year the eager team is looking to improve upon last season with a strong core of returning seniors and plenty of Zach McCoy other talented teammates. John Craig, a returning pitcher and second baseman, is looking to reunite with senior shortstop Cameron Hinkle to hold down the middle of the field. Tyler “BK” Warner will return as the team‟s first line of defense at first base, and catcher Skyler Ray also returns for another season behind the plate. Junior Zach “Seth” McCoy returns as an ace pitcher and the team‟s “Swiss Team celebrating a win Army knife”, playing several other positions on the field. Lastly, seniors Jackson Albert, Zach Bollinger, and Cooper Grimm will be robbing any potential homeruns in the outfield. The team will start the season off on April 9 at the annual Perry County Tournament and will pursue a birth in the post season under the guidance and leadership of Coach Mark McCoy. Photos courtesy of pennlive.com The Greenwood basketball teams have had a reputation for being powerhouses for many years; they are always expected to make a long run into the post-season. This year was no exception for both the boys and girls basketball teams who made it into the state tournament. The boys team finished second in districts, but bounced back against Sullivan County with a commanding 42-26 win. They advanced to play Church Farm. Unfortunately, the previous win Autumn Pellman over Sullivan County the week before came with a price. Senior starter, Cameron Hinkle, injured his knee and would be unable to play against Church Farm. Church Farm‟s defense, their ability to score off of rebounds, and the loss of Cameron Hinkle proved to be too much for the „Cats to handle, resulting in a 30-45 finish. The „Cats finished their season with a 24-2 record. The lady „Cats this year played in the district consolation final against Harrisburg Christian after losing to Reading Central Catholic. The girls placed third in districts by defeating Harrisburg Christian 5131 with the help of Salene Shaffer, Autumn Pellman, and Kiana Stephens. They adJordann Ferguson vanced to the state tournament to play Lourdes Regional; however, the girls team fell to Lourdes 31-46 after an 18-0 run by Lourdes in the second half, ending the season for the ladies with a 21-6 record. Even without state titles, both teams lived up to Greenwood‟s reputation of having competiBelow: tive basketball teams and made the Clockwise L-R: Cameron Hinkel; Brittany Greenwood fan base proud to be Fleisher; Autumn Pellman; Chelsea Hicks; Kendra Seaman; Anni Morrow; Salene Wildcats! Shaffer and Bayley Vohs,p Maria Rumberger, Bayley Vohs, and AJ Seigel; Brittany Fleisher and Salene Shaffer Photos courtesy of pennlive.com April 2011 Page 5 The Paw Print Op-Ed Please note that the views expressed in this section are those of the author, not the entire staff. Melanin: skin pigment or judging standard? By Clare Bachman According to dictionary.com, the definition of diversity is “a point of difference; unlikeness”. In many schools, diversity is highly encouraged. Colleges seek out different races of students in order to have a diverse and unique class of students. At such institutions, you are encouraged to express yourself and be proud of who you are and where you come from. However, at Greenwood High School, it seems to be the opposite. Many people struggle daily to stand up for what they believe. They want to be liked by everyone, so they agree with whatever is going on, whether it is right or wrong. If you are not an athletic, academic-minded, Caucasian student, it is hard to be in the “in-crowd.” Focusing on the topic of races, many are taught from a young age to stereotype others by race. Growing up in an atmosphere that encourages racism leads to the atrocious comments that have been voiced over the past years. One particularly outraging incident occurred when the Greenwood boys basketball team played Church Farm, a team from the Philadelphia area. All week prior to the game, there were unnecessary comments throughout the halls. A few spe- cific comments were, “Yeah, let‟s play the warm up song IceIce Baby, just to make them feel uncomfortable,” and, “Let‟s have a white out and have everyone wear white t-shirts, that way they feel really out of place!” Do we really live in a community that thinks this way? Why doesn‟t anyone do anything about it? It is very hard for older generations to honor these new found concepts of acceptance. Times have changed. People our age should be very proud to be part of the generation that got to experience the election of the first African American president of the United States, regardless of what stereotypes exist in our families. Unless a citizen of Perry County never plans on leaving the county borders, they are without a doubt going to experience different races. Everyone is the same color on the inside, so why are we so swift to make judgments because of a person‟s race? Do yourself a favor today; open your mind to new races and thoughts. One more person against racism really can make a difference. Photo courtesy of www.newsone.com Validation of Christ By Elijah Olson How could anyone believe that Jesus was a living be- often suffered from persecution, suffering, jail time, and even ing, let alone the son of God? Reading the Bible seems like an death. Paul was thrown in jail and later beheaded for refusing obvious solution to this question, but many consider the Bible to stop spreading Christianity across countries. J. P. Moreland, to be a false source. Craig Blomberg, Ph. D., who is known as having a Ph. D. in philosophy, said that Christ‟s followers were the “Distinguished Professor of the New Testadiscouraged and depressed when Jesus had died, ment”, says that biographies back then were taken but devoted their entire lives to spread the word more seriously because without historical evithat Jesus was the son of God. They were not getdence, Jesus‟s teachings and miracles were meanting paid well or given fancy houses, and eventuingless. If the earliest biographies of Alexander the ally, were executed in torturous ways. These are Great were written 400 years after Alexander‟s harsh repercussions; disciples had to be convinced death, whereas Jesus‟s biographies were written a that Jesus was the son of God in order to devote maximum of 30 years after his crucifixion, that their lives to him. would be the equivalent of a “news flash” in toThough many thought Jesus was crazy for saying day‟s media. he was the Messiah, Jesus fulfilled 48 prophecies If Jesus had been traveling across counabout what the Messiah would be like. The tries, meeting thousands of people, there would Photo courtesy of www.perecampion.com/ chances of a person fulfilling these predictions be plenty of people to see him and act as witwould be a one in ten to the 157th power chance. nesses. It would be extremely obvious if the stories from the All the signs seem to show that Jesus of Nazareth Bible did match up to what occurred in real life; most of the was a real person. The eye-witness account of his birth and people involved were alive when the Gospels were written. the people who saw him teaching are evidence of Jesus‟s life. Also, Jesus was buried in the tomb that was meant for Joseph The obvious devotion of his followThe Case for Christ, Lee Strobel of Arimathea, a wealthy man. It would have been easily reers and the prophecies he fulfilled http://www.coach22.com/ corded and disputed if such a claim was falsely made. offer support to the belief that Jesus http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/ The followers of Jesus—Paul the Apostle, especially— is the son of God. April 2011 Page 6 The Paw Print Tom Corbett for a better tomorrow By Evan Lower The best way to progress as a country is to make sure children don‟t receive a “proper” education. How are we going to get anywhere if we have a bunch of well-educated and prepared kids running in single-file lines holding their “high school diplomas” and “college acceptance letters”? They should be out doing real work, like walking the streets looking for loose change in the gutters. Well, I know of at least 29 individuals who share my ideals: current Republican governors. One governor in particular has recently caught my eye, most notably because of his devotion to the real working class (the top two percent of wage earners). I speak, of course, about our very own governor, Mr. Tom Corbett. Corbett‟s latest budget proposal is a shining example of the core principle that this country was founded on: capitalism. His plan demands that those responsible for the economic recession, public educators, take an immediate pay freeze. I mean, they‟re the ones to blame, right? If they were doing their jobs correctly, their former students wouldn‟t be receiving pink slips and unemployment benefits. Teachers ask, “Why should we be receiving pay freezes while members of Corbett‟s administration are receiving pay raises? Shouldn‟t everyone take a pay freeze?” Firstly, I have to ask as a responsible, Godfearing American, “What are you? Some kind of commie?” Secondly, Corbett already addressed this, stating that higher pay entails better work, and I couldn‟t agree with him more. How is Corbett supposed to effectively cut costs if he doesn‟t have the best of the best by his side, telling him what a good job he‟s doing? The answer to that riddle is, “He can‟t!” This idea for pay freezes does not even begin to address the corrupt business dealings within the public school system. To further address the problem, Corbett has proposed that pay for teachers should be based on performance on standardized tests, like the PSSA. Test results just aren‟t where they should be, and why should teachers receive pay for feeding students information that won‟t help them on these tests? Would the government continue giving money to a bank if it was purposefully handing out loans to people it knew couldn‟t repay them? No, so why shouldn‟t schools be treated in the same manner? This is the free market at work, people. All they have to do is cut programs that don‟t supply students with the information needed to excel on the PSSA, like home economics, business, foreign language, shop, art, and agriculture classes. Honestly, have you ever seen a professional in any of those fields? The fact of the matter is that Pennsylvania is in debt of at least $4 billion. Freezing the pay of public educators would save the state about $400 million, which coupled with Corbett‟s $27.3 billion dollar spending plan, would leave us a tad under $31 billion in debt. This seems like a steep addition to our debt by a multiplier of around eight, but how should I know? Our economics class was cut. Photos courtesy of educationvoterspa.blogspot.com and buriedplanet.com http://www.abc27.com/global/story.asp?S=14210588 http://www.multistate.com/site.nsf/G_L2011?OpenPage http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/03/pennsylvania_gov_tom_corbetts_3.html http://www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com/issues/education/ Another 16-year-old is pregnant; what’s new? By Lorenzo Rosselli Thanks to MTV‟s hit shows “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom”, teens across the country are purposely getting pregnant in hopes of landing a spot on one of the shows. Why would they do this? Well, a season pays anywhere from $60,000 to $65,000, it makes teens famous, and the lucky ones parade the covers of hit magazines. These naïve teenagers don‟t have the slightest idea of the responsibility that comes with having a child. According to babycenter.com, raising a child from birth to adulthood (age 18) costs about $175,824 in a rural area at bare minimum (this excludes college). It‟s selfish to have a kid only to gain fame, or attempt to gain fame. What are these teenagers going to tell their children when they grow up? “Oh, son, we only had you to get on television. We thought we‟d be famous, but we never made it on the show. Now we live in a dump because you cost us a fortune.” I personally cannot even fathom how stupid these teens are, both girls and boys. The most upsetting part of this reckless act is that they don‟t realize that parenting a child requires a lifetime commitment. It‟s not like one day, out of the blue, these babies are going to become independent and take care of themselves. Of the hundreds of girls getting pregnant, only a handful are chosen to be on the show. What pathetic reasoning to produce a child. Photo Courtesy of Lorenzo Rosselli http://www.39online.com/ http://www.babycenter.com/ *Please note that the girls in the above picture are NOT actually pregnant. April 2011 Page 7 The Paw Print Gym, tan, Jersey By Michael R. Meehan “I‟m going to the Jersey Shore, b******!” These were the words that started it all. The words that started a new gin-soaked empire full of excessive hair gel and spray tans. Yes, these were the words that started “The Jersey Shore”. Since its début on December 3, 2009, the cast of “The Jersey Shore” (consisting of Snooki, The Situation, JWOWW, Sammi, Ronnie, Vinny, Pauly D, and for a while, Angelina) has gained a lot of fame. But along with that fame came a great amount of criticism. Many people have pointed out the fact that most of the cast members aren‟t even from New Jersey! Another big issue the corrupted gang has stirred up was the portrayal of the average ItalianAmerican. In the series, the Italian people are commonly referred to as guidos, guidettes, gorillas, and juice heads. Since these terms have become so popular, many Italian-Americans have taken great offense to the degrading “nicknames” that have generated so many stereotypes. The proof of this infuriating anger is seen in one of Greenwood‟s own ItalianAmerican students, Lorenzo Rosselli. “It‟s embarrassing that Italians are now portrayed to be so stupid! „The Jersey Shore‟ has given all Italians a bad name! They ruined the term guido!” After setting a personal record of 8 million viewers for an episode that aired January 21, 2011, there is no doubt that “The Jersey Shore” is becoming more and more popular, resulting in impressive bank accounts for the cast and produc- ers. In fact, the show has collected so much profit, that the next season is scheduled to be recorded in Italy! Since this was revealed, there has been many contradicting reactions from viewers. For example, after hearing about the new season to be shot in Italy, Chelsea Handler, a late night TV comedian, said, “So, you can mark off another country [Italy] that will now hate us forever.” I find it ironic that so many of us disapprove of these individuals; we‟re practically giving them their paychecks by tuning into their show every week (I am one of these people). The question is: What is it that continues to draw me and many others to watch these seven (now eight, if you count “the walking holiday,” Deena) young adults get drunk, have one night stands, and scream at their exs on a duck phone? I find the answer to be very simple: because it‟s not us. It‟s not us that have to worry about ruining our self respect by acting like a complete moron on national television. It‟s not us that have to worry about being ripped apart by South Park, late night TV, and talk radio. It‟s not us that have to worry about contracting STD‟s from hooking up with grenades. It‟s not us that have to worry about T-Shirt time. So, I encourage all of those who refuse to watch “The Jersey Shore” to do so. You never know, watching Snooki face-plant in the sand with deep-fried pickles might just be the highlight of your week! Just Ask Abby Dear Sweetheart By Abby Carter By Kelly Toner Dear Abby, I’ve been dating this boy for about nine months now. Things have been going pretty well, but this past week he has not been answering my phone calls or text messages. I’m thinking he is about to break up with me. What do you think is going on? Should I beat him to the punch? Sincerely, Loveless Dear Loveless, When in doubt talk it out. Go to your boyfriend and ask why he isn’t answering your calls and texts; maybe he’s busy or his phone isn’t working correctly. That way, there is an opening for anything tough he may not have the courage to mention. In addition, do not break up with him just to beat him to it. He may not want to break up and if you did that, you would truly be loveless. Yours truly, Abby nydailynews.com Photo courtesy of jerseyshorehq.com Dear Sweetheart, Prom is right around the corner, and I have a dilemma. My boyfriend is off at college and he might not be able to make it home that weekend. I don’t want to make him drive the whole way home for one night, but it’s my senior year, so I don’t want to go alone. Is it wrong to go with someone else? Or should I ask my boyfriend to make the trip? Love, Divided by distance Dear Divided by distance, You need to talk to your boyfriend about this. Just be honest with him; present him with his options. If he wants to come home to be your date, then problem solved! If not, you should discuss who else you could go with (as friends!). Once you both come to an agreement on your friend-date, then you’re set to move on with your prom plans! Be sure to tell your boyfriend what your after prom plans are too, so that when the time comes he isn’t jealous. Good luck with figuring everything out! Love, Sweetheart April 2011 The Paw Print Page 8 Odd jobs By Allison Wray Are you having a hard time deciding on what career is where the big money lies. The drawback to this career is to pursue after high school? Have you ever thought about that most of these divers are dealing with cold and muddy who gets golf balls out of water traps? This little known career waters. Plus, the average golfer lose anywhere from 5 to 6 employs divers who spend every work golf balls per game (that‟s a lot of day diving for golf balls at high quality golf balls). An independent retriever golf courses. Divers work for golf can recover up to 150,000 to courses to retrieve and refurbish the 300,000 golf balls a year. While golf balls for the golf course to then sell hauling golf balls out of murky water back to their customers. The salary of a may not seem fun to everyone, golf ball diver is usually based on a those who are adventurous and not commission; golf ball divers can make scared of getting dirty should check up to or over $100,000 a year. An indethis career out! pendent golf ball diver usually refurbishes the golf balls on his http://www.newsweek.com/photo/2009/12/02/odd-jobs-that-pay-100000.html or her own and then sells them back to the actual golfers; this http://aquaviews.net/scuba-jobs-golf-ball-recovery-diving/ News of the Weird By Rowan Rumbaugh It‟s a beautiful day in Northampton, England. You‟re out window shopping with your best friend and decide to pop into the jewelry store for a peek at the shiny rocks they have on display. As you‟re admiring the glittering gems in the glass display case, you hear a muffled thud. You spin around and find the source of the noise to be a group of darkly dressed hooligans attempting to smash through the store window. Cue collective sharp intake of breath! Whatever shall you do? Well, you don‟t have to do a single thing as long as Super Granny is out and about, looking out for the well-being of innocent civilians everywhere. I‟m not kidding you, dear reader. Very recently, a gang of robbers attempted to smash through a window of a jewelry store, but their plan was thoroughly thwarted by a good Samaritan (said to be in her mid to late 70‟s) wielding a handbag. Sarah Jane Brown, an employee who had been in the store at the time, said, "We were terrified. We locked the door. We hid under the desk. We were really scared. And then, we looked outside and, God love her, she was running down the road, with her handbag in the air, banging them on the back of their helmets with her handbag." Every second was caught on tape. To make this scene even better, the terrified hooligans ran (tails between their legs) from ninja grandma, jumped on their mopeds, and fled for their lives. You go, Granny! Now, as my first topic was on a heroic elderly woman, I see it only fit to include the opposite side of the spectrum. Hungary‟s infamous criminal, “Flying Gizi”, has not let her 84th birthday deter her from continuing her crime streak that stretches back to the 1950‟s. Gizella Bodnar, who has been convicted of over 20 crimes and spent nearly 18 years in prison, is now suspected of stealing 15,000 forints ($75) from a home in Bicske, a town in central Hungary. Most of her crimes amount to petty thefts of small amounts of money and shiny trinkets, but she is a thief nonetheless. I think that maybe it‟s time for her to hang up the towel on this career. Perhaps we should call Super Granny on this criminal; I‟m sure that‟d be some cat fight! (Wow, that was terrible.) On that note, I think I will let you go for now. See you next time! Sources: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/02/08/earlyshow/main7328716.shtml http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/02/08/ap/strange/main7330480.shtml?tag=channelMore;lat estRight Should we unleash the beast? By Anna Heggenstaller Monster, advertised as helping with athletic performance, can lead to dehydration if consumed before physical activity. Dehydration can lead to muscle cramps, lightheadedness, physical fatigue, and ultimately loss of consciousness. This could be caused by the 54 grams of sugar, over the 44 grams a body is supposed to have in a day, or the high caffeine content. The FDA does not regulate Monster energy drinks so they are not required to list the amount of caffeine their drinks contain. However, one ingredient, guarana, contains three times the amount of caffeine compared to a cup of coffee. Recently, new studies are claiming Monster energy drinks are dangerous and should be regulated. Though caffeine can keep you up for those late night study sessions, it can have some less than exciting side effects, including increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, and jitteriness, and has been known to leave you crashing after the high. Essentially, caffeine is a legal drug because it can cause physical and psychological dependence. As with any addiction, there is a period of withdrawal if you decide to quit. This lovely period of withdrawal comes served with a heaping helping of headaches and mood swings, which can only be placated with the consumption of caffeine or very strong Tylenol. Photo courtesy of sodahead.com Monster continued on page E3 April 2011 Page 9 The Paw Print Embarrassing moments By Zoe Novota We have all had that feeling when your stomach drops to your butt and you would pay any amount of money to just suddenly disappear. Ah, yes, there is a word to describe this feeling; it‟s called embarrassment. You‟re not alone; EVERYONE has been embarrassed at one point or another. Don‟t believe me? Read on. I Don’t Get the Joke When I was 12 I went to a church camp. While there, it started to storm really badly, so all the campers had to be moved to the recreation hall. We had to stay there until the storm was over, so we were playing games. After a while, people started to not-so-discreetly laugh when I‟d walk by, and no one let me sit on their lap during The Show Must Go On! the lap-sitting game. It was finally time Last year, before my first Swing Choir performance, I for us to go back to our cabins. When I really had to pee. I grabbed two of my friends and headed for got there I discovered that my shorts the bathroom. Upon standing up from going, I heard a steady were soaked in blood. I had gotten my „drip, drip, drip‟. Panicked, I looked down toward period and no one had said anything! the source of the dripping. I had dipped my poor -Anonymous performance dress in the toilet! I was so embarrassed and I had only a few minutes until we had “Boo! I Mean… Do You Need Help Across the Street?” to be on stage. Luckily my two friends loved me A group of friends and I were at a hospital food court, enough to help blot off the pee from my dress! heading to the elevators. My friend Jessie and I went ahead -Rowan R. of the others. Around the corner there were vending machines. I decided I wanted to scare my other friends that Sinking in Embarrassment were behind me so I hid between them. I told Jessie to nod I was hanging out with one of my best friends, his her head at me when the others were apcousin, and another friend. They were a couple of years older proaching. She nodded her head so I than me and out of high school so I wanted to impress them jumped out and screamed “Boo!”. Their and earn my keep, I guess. I was the only girl in the group. faces were priceless! Too bad they were We decided to go check if the lake at Little Buffalo was frotwo elderly ladies! I apologized but only got zen. It wasn‟t so we were just skipping rocks for a while. I attitude. I guess I deserved it, since I Photo courtesy of Lorenzo Rosselli didn‟t hear my friend‟s cousin warn us all to was trying to scare my friend. not go in the mud because it wasn‟t frozen -Lorenzo R and he almost sunk it (At that point we were So, next time you just want to run away and go hide all on the dock). I decided to be cool and go out for the next century, just remember these stories; we find rocks farther off. You know, display my independence. So, I jumped off the dock. I immediately sunk have all been there. mid-thigh in mud. The guys had to pull me out and I had to Photos courtesy of en.wikipedia.org , elocalplumbers.com, firstchurchokc.com ride in one of the guy‟s poor car muddy all the way home. Luckily, he forgave me, but I still blush when I think about it! I bet they were real impressed. -Anonymous Weird facts By Cooper Grimm Polar Bears are left-handed. If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months, and 6 days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat a cup of coffee. Almonds are members of the peach family. Cats have over 100 vocal sounds; dogs only have about ten. More people are killed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes. A duck‟s quack doesn‟t echo. On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year. Thirty-five percent of the people who use personal ads for dating are already married. A snail can sleep for three years. Over 2,500 left handed people a year are killed from using products made for right handed people. The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds. A ten-gallon hat holds three-quarters of a gallon. www.indianchild.com/weird_information_humor.htm www.funofun.com/weirdfacts.htm www.weird-websites.com Photos courtesy of: www.wonderbaby.org www.funbumperstickers.com chasingsnails.blogspot.com April 2011 The Paw Print Page 10 The eye shadow trio By Clare Bachman If you‟re bored with your daily makeup routine, this article will give you a way to spice up your makeup: the eye shadow trio. First, start with a clean base. Wash your face with a good cleanser and follow by applying foundation all over your face. Make sure to blend; you don‟t want any streaks on your neck! When applying your foundation, blend some onto your eyelids. This provides base against eye shadow gathering in a line. To create a “contoured” look, start with the lightest color eye shadow of the three colors you‟re using; apply it all over the eye lid. Next, use the darkest color and brush it onto the out- side of the eye lids to create depth. Lastly, use a light color, such as white or silver, to put into the inside corners of the eyes; this makes eyes look much brighter and more open. The trick to make this look good is to BLEND—be sure to make it look like a gradient. You‟ll find that you will have the most luck when you use your fingers to blend. It‟s more successful and much cheaper than buying expensive makeup brushes. Photos courtesy of Clare Bachman and www.parfumy.com Annie Morrow and Clare Bachman Restaurant recipes at home By Jill Tengeres Recently I have found myself in many ideal situations for tasting a lot of great types of food, including Corbett‟s Inaugural Ball, and visiting restaurants, such as the County Line, Stony Creek, and Bricco‟s. All of these places are like a dream come true to foodies like myself. The most recent restaurant I visited, Bricco‟s, had some extremely unique and equally delicious cuisine. For dessert, I ordered my all time favorite, vanilla panna cotta. This dessert is made by cooking water, vanilla extract, cream, and sugar together, and then adding gelatin. It is creamy and not too sweet, and is often served with a fruit or chocolate sauce. The following is a recipe for this delicious dessert. Vanilla Panna Cotta 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin 4 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar Monster continued from page E1 However, not all of the ingredients in Monster are bad for you. This drink contains many B vitamins, like B-2, B-3, B6, and B-12. Benefits of these vitamins include producing muscle and nerve enzymes, heart regulation, and healthy skin; they also help with the digestive tract and female reproductive organs. Another helpful ingredient is taurine, which helps to prevent cardiovascular disease and promotes neurological health. In addition, caffeine and athletic performance in Monster do actually go hand in hand. Monster helps with performance by increasing the circulation and opening up a person‟s lungs during physical activity to give that quick boost. For those in contact sports, caffeine allows the reduction of sensitivity to pain, slightly numbing the nerves. Other benefits include increased focus, cognitive ability, and alertness when completing a task. In a small bowl, combine the water and gelatin and let mixture soak about 10 minutes (do not stir). Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the cream, vanilla extract and sugar to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. As soon as it simmers, turn off the heat and add the gelatin mixture, stirring to dissolve the gelaPhoto courtesy of Jill Tengerse tin. If the gelatin doesn't completely dissolve in 3 minutes, return the mixture to the heat and warm gently until dissolved. Pour the mixture into 6 to 8 ramekins or dessert cups. Chill uncovered for 2 hours. www.foodnetwork.com All in all, Monster Energy drinks are just that, energy drinks. Consuming these beverages is no different than drinking soda or coffee. Of course, there are side effects if you consume too many Monsters in a short period of time. That‟s Alison Wray and Sara Mittner why the company posts a limit of consumption on the cans. Like soda, an excess of this drink is going to cause problems. Being truthful, there is no problem with “Unleashing the Beast,” just as long as it is put back into its cage once in a while. http://www.livestrong.com/ Photo courtesy of Anna Heggenstaller April 2011 The Paw Print Page 11 “Black Swan” movie review By Beverly Ruhle When I saw the “Black Swan” movie trailer, I was intrigued enough to go see it. Natalie Portman plays a quiet ballerina named Nina Sayers. When the leading role in “Swan Lake” becomes open, Nina is picked for the job. With her rival, Lily (Mila Kunis), hot on her heels for the part, Nina is driven crazy trying to reach perfection. Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel), the director of the company, seduces Nina in an attempt to get her to relax and play the sexy, seductive role of the black swan, as well as the innocent, perfect white swan. Although there is relevance to the story, the sex became ex- cessive, and feels out of place in the movie. The pressure of the part comes down hard on Nina. She begins hallucinating and picks up an old, nervous habit of scratching herself. Although some scenes in the movie may have deterred me from liking it, it was simply too captivating to dislike. “Black Swan” is a dark, twisted movie that entrances you and leaves you pondering it after leaving the theater. Photos courtesy of http:// www.moviefilmreview.com/5506/ black-swan-movie-review “The Virgin Suicides” book review By Beverly Ruhle “The Virgin Suicides”, written by Jeffrey Eugenides, is about sisters that cope with the suicide of their youngest sister, Cecilia. Therese, Mary, Bonnie, and Lux Lisbon‟s overprotective and religious parents force the girls into seclusion by homeschooling them. The story is told by a group of young boys that becomes obsessed with the Lisbon girls, watching their misery from a distance, and eventually befriends them. After months of confinement, the girls can no longer bear the isolation and their overbearing mother. Many of the actions and decisions made by characters in the book were inexplicable and questionable. However, I found it intriguing and unfamiliar, because I could not relate to the experiences of the Lisbon girls. I definitely recommend this book. Photo courtesy of http://ecx.imagesamazon.com/images/I/41bcGgkQ0mL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg The Oscars wrap-up By Evan Lower For those of you that are not familiar with the Oscars, it is an award show, held every year on the last Sunday in February. Like any award show, it is dedicated to giving people who make ungodly amounts of money even more recognition than they already receive, which, in the midst of a recession, sort of seems like a slap in the face to the working class. The Academy Awards are the cream of the crop when it comes to overpriced awards shows, as they give out awards in only the most pertinent of categories (Best Original Score?). As such, they are known for heartwarming acceptance speeches, riveting dark horse award winners, and classy host performances. This year was no exception, unless of course you consider three-minute-long incoherent ramblings, not a single surprising award, and a host bugged out of his mind to be exceptions. This year‟s installment—the big 83—was held on February 27. Let‟s start with actors/actresses, which shouldn‟t be surprising at all, as the same awards were given to the same people at the SAG awards earlier in the year. Awarded with Best Actress in a Supporting Role was Melissa Leo for her performance in “The Fighter”. This award was certainly well-deserved, as she had to drastically change her apMelissa Leo and Christian Bale pearance and play the part of a mother of nine children. Christian Bale was awarded with Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his part in the same movie. This was especially well-warranted, as he was tasked with losing a large amount of his weight for the role of an ex-boxer and drug addict. The award for Best Actress in a Leading Role was presented to Natalie Portman for her masterful work in “Black Swan”. Oscars Continued on next page April 2011 Page 12 The Paw Print Music review By Cooper Grimm Album: “Of Men and Angels” Artist: The Rocket Summer The Rocket Summer‟s new album, “Of Men and Angels” was released on February 23, 2010, and was the second full-length album by singer/songwriter Bryce Avery. Bryce Avery is the lead singer, guitarist, bassist, drummer, pianist, and song-writer of The Rocket Summer. The Rocket Summer is a relatively littleknown band, which is disappointing, because they definitely have talent. The new album has an upbeat alternative feel with a few songs that have a bit more rock. “Of Men and Angels” is an album that you can listen to in its entirety without getting a headache. “Walls”, “I Need a Break… But I‟d Rather Have a Breakthrough”, “Hills and Valleys”, and “Hey!” are a few great songs from this album. Album: “The Everglow” Artist: Mae “The Everglow” is the second album by the indie rock band, Mae. The album is not new, having been released in 2006. “The Everglow” has a unique musical style, with a very easy-listening, more laid back mood. The songs, however, are far from boring. They are both instrumentally and lyrically creative, unlike most popular music today. “Anything”, “The Everglow”, and “Cover Me” are a few personal favorites from this album. All 15 songs on this album are different from each other and are all very good. I would recommend this album to anyone. Album: “Lucy Gray” Artist: Envy on the Coast “Lucy Gray”, the first album by post-hardcore band Envy on the Coast, is one of my favorite albums, but it may not be for everyone. “Lucy Gray” is a post-hardcore album, and the songs are a bit on the heavy side. With heavy rock music, along with a bit of well placed yelling, “Lucy Gray” is a very loud, fastpaced, and energetic album. While it may be a bit heavier than most people are used to, it is still very well put together musically. “Sugar Skulls,” “Artists and Repertoire”, “Vultures”, and “Mirrors” are several very good songs from “Lucy Gray”. Whether you listen to hardcore or not, it‟s worth a try, and can add variety to your music collection. Photos courtesy of fye.com, boston.com, drivenfaroff.com and culturespill.com “Oscars” Continued from previous page Finally, the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role was given to Colin Firth for his role in “The King‟s Speech”, in which he assumed the part of King George VI, a monarch plagued by a speech impediment. Thankfully, Colin did not revert to his role for his acceptance speech. Lastly, we have movie awards. Natalie Portman Because of how heavily each award in the following categories was discussed during the week following up to the awards ceremony, it became entirely too obvious who was destined to win. Taking home the award in the highly contested category, Best Animated Feature Film, which was comprised of three movies, was “Toy Story 3”, which brought an end to Colin Firth the beloved Disney animated series. By far the biggest debate was over who would win Best Picture between “The King‟s Speech” and “The Social Network”. It was understood that “The Social Network” would be awarded with Best Adapted Screenplay, which it did, and that “The King‟s Speech” would win the award for Best Original Screenplay, which it did. It was not surprising, however, that “The King‟s Speech” took home the award, as Tom Hooper (director of “The King‟s Speech”) was awarded with Best Director earlier in the show. Also receiving awards were “Alice in Wonderland” (Art Direction, Costume Design), “Inside Job” (Documentary Feature), “Strangers No More” (Documentary Short), “In a Better World” (Foreign Language Film), “The Lost Thing” (Animated Short), “God of Love” (Live Action Short), and “Inception” (Cinematography, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Visual Effects). Each movie nominated for an award is well worth seeing if you haven‟t already, and they should all be commended for their work in their respective categories. The Academy does not, however, hand out consolation prizes, so if you don‟t have enough time to watch 43 and a half movies, I suggest you at least give the winners a try. Photos courtesy of familyvideo.com, theenvelope.latime.com, mannythemovieguy.com, housefullcinema, and redandblack.com April 2011 Page 13 The Paw Print Who wants a FREE prom dress?! By Lorenzo Rosselli Why would you go out and spend tons of money on a prom dress you are only going to wear once when you could get one for free? Sounds kind of silly, doesn‟t it? Greenwood‟s dress closet houses an ample supply of gowns. They have many gowns with a large variety of sizes, colors, and lengths. If you have dresses you aren‟t using, donate them to the dress closet. You could make somebody feel special for a night! Is Kourtney Kardashian roaming the halls of GHS?! By Lorenzo Rosselli OMG! Look, Kourtney Kardashian just went down the hallway! Actually, that‟s Greenwood senior Jade Saylor. Kourtney Kardashian is a 31-year-old model, entrepreneur, and reality television celebrity. She has been seen on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”, “Kourtney and Kim Take New York”, and “Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami”. She has become widely known due to the popularity of reality television. On these shows you can see Kourtney, along with other members of her family, go through outrageously dramatic events. Both Kourtney and Jade have long dark hair and big brown eyes; they both are short and have olive skin. You can see more of Kourtney (aka Jade‟s looka-like) on “E! Entertainment Television”. Photo courtesy of Lorenzo Rosselli Claws and Paws CLAWS TO losing an hour of sleep CLAWS TO high-schoolers not going on field trips CLAWS TO PSSAs CLAWS TO kitty abuse PAWS TO the cast and crew of “Annie” PAWS TO early dismissal due to rain PAWS TO warmer weather PAWS TO the basketball teams April 2011 Page 14 The Paw Print “The Paw Print” encourages students to submit works of literature and art for future publication. If you have an art piece or work of literature that you would love to have published, please see Miss Burton. You may see your work in the next edition of “The Paw Print”! 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