The Breast Cancer Awareness Football Game
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The Breast Cancer Awareness Football Game
THE ABINGTONIAN Abington Senior High School, Abington, PA, 19001 October 2013 The Breast Cancer Awareness Football Game Photo taken by Anna Fitz By Sumner Sykes Friday, October 11th, marked the sixth annual Breast Cancer Awareness game for Abington Football. This year the Galloping Ghosts played against Harry S. Truman High School; we scared the Tigers out of Schwartzman Stadium with a winning score of 31-7. The game started off with a great pass from Brett Guaglionona to Paul Goerlich for a touchdown. Craig Reynolds, our star running back, scored the rest of the touchdowns. However, this was no one- man show. Those touchdowns wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the Offensive Line. Coach Sorber intelligently led the team to success, pushing each player to their personal best, despite how well they were already doing as a whole. This year at the Breast Cancer Awareness game, Abington chose to honor community members who have been diagnosed with and/ or beat breast cancer. If you attended the game, you saw the four women dressed in pink stand out on the field. On the 50- yard line stood Ms. Robin Davis, Ms. Janice Jedlinski, Ms. Marion Utain, and Coach Sorber’s Mother, Ms. Pat Sorber. The courage of these women filled the whole stadium; Abington is proud to have such inspiring individuals walk the halls. All proceeds from this game went to wonderful organizations such as The Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Terry Hanifin Fund, the Breathing Room Foundation, and the Abington Hospital Rosenfeld Cancer Center. With our raised funds, these great organizations can support women and men living with breast cancer, help with medical bills, and support the research for a cure. “The Breast Cancer Awareness Game every year gives me a great sense of pride because Abington and North Penn HS started this tradition in 2007. We were the first two teams in the Suburban One League to have a Breast Cancer Awareness Game. It has now spread to every team in the league. Obviously, the reason I wanted to have this game is to honor my mother Pat, who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2006. North Penn’s head coach, Dick Becks, also has a mother that is a Breast Cancer Survivor. If this tradition can continue at Abington for a long, long time, this will be my proudest achievement in my coaching career”-Head Coach Timothy Sorber Whose Fault Was The Government Shutdown? By Ryan Grewal Everywhere on the news, reporters and pundits assign blame for the government shutdown: “John Boehner’s Shutdown” – The New York Times “It was caused by Republicans, mainly Tea Party Republicans.” – CNN “Yes, It Is John Boehner’s Fault” – Bloomberg Businessweek Even though these statements are true, they are completely unhelpful. If the assigning of blame by the media is supposed to keep our politicians accountable, it’s doing a terrible job. Elected representation based on the will of the people is the core tenet of a democratic republic, but the lies spread by the conservative politcomedia complex are subverting the democratic process and preventing the peoples’ will from being expressed in our legislature. The immediate cause of the government shutdown comes from the inability to pass a “Continuing Resolution” (CR), which would provide funding in absence of a new budget. When this bill is not passed in time, the government is effectively defunded. This insane method will Fashion for the Cure Page 2 Pumpkin Carving Ideas Page 3 never be reformed as the party in power, currently the Republicans (in the House), can benefit from it in one distinct way: holding the government hostage. This time the ransom was the defunding of the Affordable Care Act (also known or labeled as “Obamacare”). The House Republican leadership had no interest in shutting down the government, but they caved to the “Suicide Caucus” of Tea Party representatives demanding the stoppage of Obamacare at any cost. The Democrat-controlled Senate understandably refused to pass the CR with this addition. Neither side gave in, leading to the radical faction of one party in one house of Congress shutting down the federal government. The radical right is fueled by the money of the uber-rich conservative elite, but its true lifeblood is the misinformation of supporters who will follow xenophobic propaganda and fundamentalist-Christian war cries inspired by FOX News and other right-wing media. Corruption seeps through [continued on page 5] Harry Potter Spin-Off Abington Girls’ Tennis Page 6 Page 8 The Abingtonian October 2013 Page 2 FEATURES Health Hunters: Jules Thin Crust Pizza Review Offering delicious thin crust pizza, Jules caters to all different types of diets By Madeleine Kilimnik and Amanda Daemer A word from our gluten-free expert (Amanda): Jules Thin Crust Pizza, in Noble Square, offers gluten-free pizza for people with celiac disease. They sell many varieties of thin crust pizzas without gluten or wheat that are always a delicious treat! Jules has reinvented healthy food that not only tastes great, but also is great for you as well! Without any harmful chemicals or preservatives, the pizza is an especially low dose of calories that will fulfill your pizza cravings. Their thin crusts are reasonably priced; a small, gluten-free pizza is around $7 and you receive four slices. The pizzas take around 7-10 minutes to cook. The service is top quality, and the establishment is open and spacious with plenty of places to sit, including outdoor seating! You can order pizzas for there or to go, and if you are in a hurry, you can even order online to select locations. Before you leave, pick up their gluten-free cookies A review by our vegetarian (Maddy): It is hard to be a vegetarian and find foods that are delicious. People always assume that pizza is junk food-- but not at Jules. Jules has made a breakthrough with their “Food for Thought” campaign, making a popular junk food good for you. Who would have thought that a combination of feta cheese, arugula, olives, and other veggies on a pizza would make it taste great? The environment at Jules Thin Crust is cool and casual. There is no need to be fancily dressed -- just stop in for a bite. Jules not only has great pizzas, but also boasts a friendly staff, and a serene scene. Jules only has one downfall -- once you start eating, it is hard to stop. On a spring or summer day, grab a light, salad pizza; on a chilly wintery night, go for the hardy potato and pepper pizza. The variety doesn’t stop there. Jules also carries a line of non-vegetarian food if preferred by customer. Also, for everyone who eats kosher, most of Jules’s food is kosher and okay to eat without any precautions. Jules will certainly be a wonderful way to have a light snack or a delicious dinner! Fashion for the Cure Show your support for the fight against breast cancer in style Stylish Student of the Month: Danae Reid By Nafissa McClenny ASHS’ latest catch of the eye is this lovely young lady with an awesome sense of fashion. Danae Reid, a sweet 17 year-old senior who is very active in our school as a cheerleader and part-time desk receptionist, has a radical sense of style. Danae does not cease to amaze with her nifty trends and “thrifty” stylings. When asked about her style she said, “I would say my style is 75% Hipster and 25% me.” She believes it is important to show personality through apparel. Danae finds herself using her spare time ‘thrifting’ with her paychecks and searching for prints to mix and match. She tells us her style inspirations include the singer Solange, Tumblr, and various Indie music groups. As Danae suggests, do not be afraid to be individual with what you wear. Your style is part of what makes you who you are so be as creative as possible! Think you know a fashionable student? Nominate a classmate for The Stylish Student of the Month! By Carly Baurer October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and in the spirit of fighting for the cure, this month’s Fashion article is “Positively Pink” in honor of Breast Cancer awareness. After surfing the Internet and flipping through magazines, I found two great fashion choices that help fund the fight against Breast Cancer. If you love jewelry, check out breastcancer.org and treat yourself to the Chan Luu bracelet for $45. Fifty percent of the purchase price directly benefits Breast Cancer research. If you’re a sports fan, you should visit nfl.com to order shirts, hats, or hoodies of your favorite sports team bearing the Breast Cancer pink logo, with a portion of the proceeds going to research for the cure. You’ll feel great wearing these items, knowing you are helping an important cause. They’re also both great holiday gifts (start your holiday shopping early!) And it can’t hurt that you’ll look good while wearing them! The Abingtonian October 2013 Page 3 FEATURES All Foods Pumpkin Pumpkin Carving By Sidnee Landau When you think of fall what pops into your head? Leaves, sweaters, boots? When I think of fall, Halloween comes to mind. And of course with Halloween comes pumpkins! Pumpkins are a very important component of fall; They are in lattes, breads, pies, and are even used for decoration. Pumpkins can be turned into a healthy meal, represent fall spirit, and be the focus of an enjoyable activity. Spice up the season with some pumpkin! There are so many delicious pumpkin recipes to enjoy in the fall. Pumpkin soups are a great and easy side to make to warm you up on chilly days. Pumpkin can also be incorporated into dinner time meals. Pumpkin macaroni and cheese, pumpkin salad, and pumpkin stew are great entrees to help get into the fall spirit. Pumpkin pie, bread, cupcakes, and cookies are tasty desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Pumpkins are also a low calorie vegetable filled with rich vitamins that are known to prevent heart disease. Pumpkin is a must have in a fall diet and can be incorporated into anything your heart desires! To really experience the fall, try going to a pumpkin patch! There you can pick out your own pumpkins to use for decorations. Many pumpkin patches also include hayrides, corn mazes, haunted houses and other activities perfect for autumn. Etched pumpkins and painted pumpkins are also beautiful fall decorations. The simplest and crunchiest autumn snack is a handful of pumpkin seeds! Pumpkin seeds are an appetizing, healthy, and easy snack to prepare. When you purchase a pumpkin to carve, make sure you save all of the seeds from the inside. Wash the seeds in a sieve and sprinkle them onto a pan. Add some salt for added flavor and slide them into the oven for 3-5 minutes! Set your potato chips aside because it’s the season for all things pumpkin! By Maddy Frazier Want to stand out in your neighborhood this Halloween? With these spooky good ideas, you’ll have the best looking pumpkins on your doorstep! 1. Write It Out Who says pumpkin carvings have to be faces? Try words instead! You could carve out your family’s name, your street number, or even just the first letters of your family members’ names for a change from the norm. 2. Clever Pumpkins Carve out glasses around the eyes or a bow tie on your pumpkin to give it a smart twist. Give your pumpkin its own costume! Why stop at glasses? Add a lightning-bolt scar and you could have your very own Harry Potter Pumpkin! 3. The Eyes Have It Change up the eyes on your pumpkin’s face- give it eyelashes, change the shapes to moons or stars, or even have it look asleep by carving thin slits where the eyes would be. 4. Cute Designs Want a pretty pumpkin instead of a pretty scary one? Carve little designs just on the surface, like leaves, flowers, or anything else you’d like. 5. Paint It Up Your pumpkins can be colorful, too. Add some paint around your carvings, or even omit the carvings overall, for an artsy look. Remember to take advantage of such a festive holiday! Take your family to the pumpkin patch, have a contest to see who can find the largest one, or even the smallest! Holidays are only as good as you make them, so carve your pumpkins with imagination and include your whole family in this fall fun! From lattes to soups, the gourd-y A piece of pie with these goodness never ends suggestions Waffles and Comedy Galore in NBC’s Parks and Recreation By Sophia Ricciardi It’s not every day that a TV show comes along that is absurdly funny and realistic at the same time. Parks and Recreation is one of those shows- and it is hilarious! Created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, Parks and Recreation follows the story of the Parks and Recreations department in the small town of Pawnee, focusing on the deputy director Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler). Leslie was born to work for the government, and she puts in 110% into everything she does, from managing a penguin wedding to making a pit into a park. The lovable Leslie fears no obstacles and works hard at any given task. From Leslie’s manly boss, Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman), to the childish musician, Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt), every character in Parks and Recreation is unique and vital to the show. Parks and Recreation is one of the few shows that starts out great and just gets better and better. Somehow every situation in Pawnee, no matter how trivial or routine, manages to spiral out of control, making the show hilarious! But that’s not to say Parks and Rec doesn’t have its touching moments either. The show is a comedy for sure, but in those moments where the plot is more sincere, you witness the true genius behind the show. Viewers feel connected to the characters and enjoy following their stories through good and bad times. Parks and Recreating is in its 7th season, airing at 8/7 central on NBC Thursday nights. If you want to catch up before jumping into the newest episodes, seasons one through five are available on Netflix. So next time you are in need of a little recreation, park yourself on the sofa and dive into Parks and Recreation! The Abingtonian October 2013 EDITORIALS Taking AP Classes A sophomore’s perspective By Rebecca Chen Advanced placement courses, commonly referred to as AP classes, are designed for high school students who wish to accelerate their chances of being accepted by their dream universities. An AP class is taught with the purpose of preparing students to obtain fives on the AP exam, allowing them to skip certain introductory college courses. $89 for a single AP exam may seem overpriced, but this investment can save thousands of dollars for students who may not receive financial aid. Some may even be able to take extra electives or graduate a semester early, depending on the individual. Because AP classes come with “weighted” grades, many students who take multiple AP courses can boost their grade-point averages. Often, I am asked by my peers about how I got into my advanced placement microeconomics/macroeconomics class in the first place (try saying THAT in a hurried breath as you’re scurrying to your seventh period class). But besides the fact that AP Econ is a hassle to pronounce and explain, surviving it is a different story. Prior to the spring of this year, the term “AP” meant nothing more to me than just two random letters of the alphabet being glued together. Now that I’ve been enlightened by Mr. Brown on the law of diminishing marginal returns and how to calculate the elasticity of a given good, I think it’s safe to say that economics is far more interesting and practical than I had originally thought. From the moment I walked into S108 on September 3rd, I already knew that this course required determination and diligence. The first thing I noticed after strolling into the sauna-like classroom was the number of students. 1,2,3,4…31 kids?! went the voice in my head. Was that even legal? Apparently. Not only was the aggregate of humans steadily increasing the room temperature, most of my peers were seniors, with the exception of one other fellow sophomore. According to an upperclassman in my class, I was informed that in years past, sophomores weren’t typically permitted to enroll in advanced placement courses, which would explain why the seniors were so bewildered by the presence of two tenth graders in their economics class. So...how DID I manage to cram AP micro/macroeconomics into my schedule? To be honest, I don’t have an exact answer. But from what I do know, one must be a student with good time management and decent grades in their current social studies class to be recommended for an AP class. Students should know that AP classes mimic college courses in the requirements, the workload, and what’s expected of the students. However, if the student can handle the strenuous coursework, the knowledge and life skills obtained are invaluable. And with over 25 AP classes, from chemistry to statistics, there is sure to be one to meet everyone’s tastes! Page 4 Pushing an Elephant Up the Stairs By Nate Davis If you spend a good deal of time with me, you will hear the sentence “I have just lost all faith in humanity” many a time. Most often, it applies to a poorly constructed joke, a political ad, or a grammatical error. Other times, it is spurred by something with more weight: the government shutdown, the over-sexualization of women, or hardheartedness towards human rights issues. In all of these, I make the flippant generalization that human benevolence is deceased. The sad thing is that this is a viewpoint that many people hold. It is easy to look around and see the fallible side of mankind. You have your friend who manages to sing Flo Rida’s “Whistle” at least once every time you hang out with him. You have my dad, who walked out of Boston Market without the chicken. You have me, who went to Opt-Out, forgetting I had double physics. The irritating habits that we have always find a chance to show themselves, but much rarer are the appearances of brotherly love. Recently, however, I have seen this love—this humanity—make two particularly striking appearances. On October 3rd, my dad’s car’s starter failed as he was picking me up from marching band practice. As we were starting to push the car out of the fire lane, a boy, presumably an Abington student, came over and helped us push. Neither my dad nor I had ever met him before, but he set down his sports equipment and put his hands to the bumper. He did not leave until the car was in a parking spot. On a much larger scale, the morning of October 6th was Philadelphia’s “Out of the Darkness” suicide prevention walk. 150,000 people, including me and a few other Abington students, walked from the Art Museum, down past the boathouses, and back. The sheer mass of support was stunning: 150,000 people who gave up sleep, religious services and free time. 150,000 people who wanted all of Philadelphia to know that life is worth living. As a fellow human who forgot to shave the right half of his face today, I firmly believe that the fraternity people share has not died, but its death is possible. Keeping it alive means fighting against the notion that we are a doomed race. Upholding the belief in interpersonal kindness is nothing short of pushing an elephant up stairs. In the interest of future generations, let us go forth and give that elephant a great shove on the tush. Why Program the Programming? By Andrew Schmidt Expression is the art of human emotion. Where there is no expression, there is no life. For years, visual media, such as television and film, has been a way for people to convey their ideas and thoughts, and thus bring a sense of fulfillment into everyday life. All this, said and done, sounds fantastic. There is, however, a demonic force filtering some of the most essential assets of these productions, sucking much of the creativity out of them: censorship. This act of destroying one’s great ideas removes, on a larger scale, the original passion behind them. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) gives movies ratings for a reason; it warns potential viewers of the content so that if it is viewed as inappropriate or offensive, they can turn the movie off. This does not entail filing a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission! That little box on the upper left hand corner of the screen at the beginning of a TV show serves the same purpose, yet so many fragile-minded viewers feel the need to start unnecessary altercations. It would be more beneficial if, somehow, the wizards who control television could just make a separate system of channels for just those who get so uptight about “regulations” and leave TV the way it is for the rest of us. Unfortunately, that is just not going to happen, so either people have to pay more attention to the warnings before programs, or stop watching them altogether. The Abingtonian October 2013 EDITORIALS Page 5 What happened during the shutdown, anyway? An overview, bias-free Whose Fault is the Government Shutdown? (continued) the entire political system, from the elite donors to the think tanks, media, Tea Party supporters, and finally to the politicians. From this self-perpetuating human centipede of American conservatism, a great smear campaign of misinformation was excreted: the depravity of Obamacare. Obamacare is the law. Obamacare may be a good law. Obamacare may be a bad law. But Obamacare is the law. Like most laws passed by Congress, the Affordable Care Act is built on a foundation of good ideas, but it was broken down by committees, perverted by special interest groups, and misrepresented by partisan debate, all these actions motivated by the detrimental influence of money on our democratic system. Obamacare is not “downright evil,” as Sarah Palin put it. Obamacare is not “one of the most insidious laws known to man,” as Tea Party Rep. Todd Rokita told CNN. Obamacare is not “an unconstitutional taking of God-given American liberty,” as Tea Party Rep. Steve King said on the House floor. Obamacare cannot “literally kill you,” as Fox News host Eric Bolling told his audience of over 2 million viewers. These politicians and reporters are not stupid. They know Obamacare isn’t as bad as they claim, but they also know that they will stay in power if they can create an enemy to fear, so they made promises to their constituents and viewers to end Obamacare at any cost. That cost happens to be a government shutdown, forcing 800,000 federal workers to go without pay, shutting down national parks and important social programs, and causing an unknown economic hazard. Yet Conservatives are not solely responsible, as Liberals have implemented systematic manipulation of the American people as well. In the 70s and 80s, Democrats shut down the government 12 times. It may be the Republicans currently performing the extortion, but corruption, deception, and fraud reach both sides of the aisle. Politicians and the media act in their own interests, whether scaring citizens for ad money, sucking the teat of big-business for campaign money, or refusing to reform a method of funding the government that only serves to hurt the people. So, who is to blame for the shutdown? The system. WHAT DO YOU THINK? TELL US BY WRITING A LETTER TO THE EDITOR! By Brittany Levy As midnight approached on September 30th, no lawmakers on Capitol Hill seemed willing to accept responsibility for the imminent shutdown of the federal government. So how did we get to this point? The controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, has roused several unsuccessful calls for its repeal prior to its effective date. On September 20th, 2013, right-wing elements of the Republican Party within the House of Representatives passed a bill that required funding of Obamacare to be delayed for a year. The Democratic-led Senate denied the bill, but passed a budget bill in a revised form on September 27th. The House passed its version of the budget bill (including the provision to delay funding of Obamacare) again on September 29th, but the Senate still refused to pass this legislation. The two sides had to agree on a budget by the first day of the federal fiscal year, October 1st. They could not develop a compromise bill by midnight on September 30th, causing the federal government to shut down due to a lack of appropriated funds. So what exactly is a “government shutdown”? It occurs when a government discontinues providing services that are not considered “essential.” Your mail will continue to come, the military will continue to fight, and security checks will continue to be paid, but if you want to get a passport, gun permit, federal loan, buy a house, visit a national zoo, a national park, or the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, you’re out of luck! The shutdown may not have a significant effect on students in Abington because most of the governmental services that we receive are provided by the local or state governments, which are not impacted by the shutdown. However, many places in Historic Philadelphia, such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, remain locked as a result. Members of the House and the Senate, the President, and troops are still being paid, but 800,000 federal employees in the Environmental Protection Agency and the Departments of Labor, Energy, Commerce, and Defense were furloughed—in other words, they were sent home without pay. However, Congress recently passed a bill that would make sure that the furloughed workers will get paid for this period once a final budget bill is approved. The federal government cannot issue any new debt once they reach the debt ceiling, the maximum amount of monies Congress authorizes the United States to borrow. It is said that the U.S government will reach its debt ceiling on October 17th, 2013. This could have a severe impact on our economy, as we need to issue additional debt in order to stay current on our bills and avoid a default. Many US citizens are becoming fed up with the inability of the Republican-led House and the Democrat-led Senate to work together to pass legislation that would keep our country running properly. Perhaps the people will resolve this issue during the next national election in 2014, when the entire House of Representatives and a third of the Senate are up for reelection. This could result in a shift in party control of either body. Meanwhile, the two parties are going to have to find a compromise. When this article was written, the resolution of the debt ceiling increase had not yet arisen, so this focuses on the government shutdown related to the budget resolution. However, failure by Congress to resolve the debt ceiling would be much more devastating because it would force our government to default on obligations. This could have a severe impact on financial markets. The Abingtonian October 2013 NEWS J.K. Rowling Announces Harry Potter Spin-off By Danny Nikander Three years it has almost been since the cinematic conclusion to the Harry Potter series premiered, and it could not have ended more perfectly. However, diehard fans of this multibillion-dollar franchise were left with an unquenchable thirst for more of the tale. JK Rowling’s remarkable creation of the wizarding world left an endless number of adventures untold—until now. In 2001, Rowling released the book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, giving a new look into the world of Harry Potter. Fantastic Beasts, a textbook which describes seventy-five species of magical animals studied and collected by Newt Scamander (another character created by Rowling), reads as the actual textbook used by Hogwarts students in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Last month, Warner Bros. Pictures announced that Fantastic Beasts would become a spin-off film franchise of the Harry Potter series. The film will take place seventy years prior to Harry Potter’s adventures and will follow Scamander as he ventures in pursuit of the hidden beasts of the wizarding world. No word of an official plot has been released; however, according to Rowling, the story will begin in New York City in the early 1900’s. Although fan favorites, like actors Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, will not be returning, some familiar faces could be expected to make WORDLINK Hey word puzzle lovers! Frustrated with life? Well, sit back, relax, and fill out a wordlink. You play by creating a chain of compound words from the first word all the way to the last. The first and second word link to make a compound word, like in this example: Guitar and string connect to make guitar string, string links with band to make string band, and band and camp link to form band camp. Some of the words even have letters filled in to help you out! Think you solved the puzzle? Print your name at the bottom, cut out your completed wordlink, and drop it off at the Wordlink box sitting on the Abingtonian box in the library. YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING TO WIN A PRIZE! Winners will be announced on the afternoon announcements! Best of luck! DAIRY __ U __ __ __ __ __ E L __ __ __ __ __ __ C __ __ T __ D __ __ __ __ T __ H __ __ BUSINESS NAME:____________________ Page 6 cameos as the franchise carries on. “I can’t talk really about it yet,” says David Heyman, the producer of Harry Potter. “All I can say is that it’s great. [Rowling] had no need to go back to this universe or world… She’s chosen to do so because she felt a need to tell a story. That she’s doing it means that it’s going to be very, very special.” It seems as if Rowling’s passion will make for a fantastic film. Screenwriting is still in process so no date has been set to begin filming, but Warner Bros. hopes to premiere the film in the winter of 2014. Can You “C” the Difference? By Casey Eichelberger Technology is charging ahead at full speed. Gadgets, gizmos, and devices are multiplying at an unprecedented rate, making it all the more difficult to keep track. One well-known leader in the technology race is Apple, who recently unveiled the iPhone 5S and its partner, the iPhone 5C. But what is the difference? The basic functions of the 5C match those of the 5S. They have the same internal mechanisms. Apple used the exact same Retina Display screen, software, 4G connectivity, and even an identical processor engine for both. One difference lies in storage capacity. Whereas the 5S can hold up to 64 GB, the 5C has two options, 16 GB and 32GB. Additionally, every 5C comes preset with features of the IOS 7 update, including various camera filters and square screenshot. A feature of the 5S that has everyone buzzing is the Touch ID fingerprint scanner. This mechanism allows each owner to tie their phone security to their unique fingerprint. By far, the most eye-catching feature of the 5C is its colorful exterior! A slightly less expensive option, the 5C, unlike the 5S, has a shell made of polycarbonate plastic. Despite making the 5C a tad larger and heavier, the plastic shell allows for five different colors: white, blue, yellow, green, and pink. Although the iPhone 5C may appear inferior to the closely-related iPhones 5 or 5S, which are made mostly of metal and glass, Apple intended the 5C for a more easy-going crowd. As with all ideas and items, there are positive and negative factors, but these depend greatly on the buyer. Regardless, Apple has succeeded in catering to an even larger range of consumers. The Abingtonian Update from the Junior Class Council October 2013 Page 7 NEWS By Emma Hill The Junior Class Council has a lot in store for the Class of 2015. With the help of sponsors Ms. Shapiro and Mr. Han we plan to make this year our best yet! Our officers include me, Emma Hill, as President, Glenn Ma as Vice President, Taylor Spitko as Secretary, and Hannah Abel as Treasurer. We have many popular fundraisers planned, but we depend on all juniors to be involved; coming to the following events will raise money for us to hold a Junior Prom that everyone will enjoy! Dates will be announced ahead of time and posted all over school. The Junior Class Council welcomes suggestions for additional fundraisers. Any student who would like to be a part of the Junior Class Council should come to our monthly meetings and follow us on Twitter @ ASHclassof2015 in order to stay updated on events, meetings, and important news. Battle of the Bands Candy Sale Dodgeball Tournament H2O for Life Car Wash Making an impact on the Movie Night world water crisis JUNIOR PROM Calling All Quilters: Join Quilts for Kids By Jackie Lee Those of you who were in the National Junior Honor Society at the junior high school may remember one after school meeting in which students made blankets for an organization, Brady’s Smile, to give to children in hospitals. If you found that event fun and memorable, then Quilts for Kids will be the perfect after school activity for you to join. What, exactly, will you do in this club? Instead of simple blankets, members will be sewing and putting together their very own quilts all year long. The advisors of the club, Ms. Rodgers and Ms. Anello, personally buy all the fabrics and batting you need so that you don’t have to go out and purchase them on your own. (For those of you unfamiliar in sewing, batting is the layer you put between the top and bottom of the quilt for insulation.) You can get a neat little bundle of matching fabrics for just $3.00 and start sewing right away. Don’t worry if you don’t know a thing about making quilts; all members can learn how during the first few meetings. In April, the club takes a trip to St. Chris’s Hospital to hand-deliver the finished quilts to child patients. You will have the opportunity to meet and get to know the kid for whom your quilt is destined. If seeing the smiles of children isn’t enough motivation, then the service hours received from the club might convince you to join. If you finish a quilt by April, you’ll be able to record twenty hours of service, and an extra five for the trip to the hospital. For the seniors out there, creating a quilt could be counted as your senior project, too. If you’re interested, talk to either Ms. Rodgers or Ms. Anello and come to the meetings on Tuesdays from 2:45 to 4:00. Don’t forget to bring your own thread! By Danielle King H2O for Life is unique among Abington’s many great service clubs. Led by co-presidents Joe Mernyk and Danielle King, vice presidents Taylor Sterling and Robert Baranov, secretary Aleks Cvetković, treasurer Vsevelod Leskin, communications director Jimmy Lennon, and board members Colleen Lavelle, Shannon Cordero, Dan Seong, Keshon Guiellmo, and Julie Lee, the club meets most Fridays after school. This year, H2O plans to raise money to bring water to a primary school in South Africa. As usual, the club chooses a partner school in a country greatly lacking in bathrooms, sanitation systems, or access to clean water. H2O for Life strives to make a difference in the world water crisis by living up to the motto, “We are the solution.” By bringing water to these schools, members help to relieve problems such as gender inequality and water-borne illnesses. The club does much work globally, but also makes a huge impact on the local community by educating people to be mindful of water in their own towns and of the greater water crisis. This year, H2O for Life has many popular fundraisers and events planned. The club is currently selling chocolate-covered pretzels, so be sure to buy some before they’re gone! In addition, the club will host two benefit concerts, aptly named Soundwave. The concerts will showcase many local bands and most definitely be a great time. Stay posted for dates and other information. There are plenty of ways to get involved in H2O for Life, and new members are always welcome, so come out to one of our Friday after school meetings. Make a real impact on the world by becoming part of the solution. WE WANT YOU! BE A PART OF THE ABINGTONIAN! WE NEED WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND EVEN CARTOONISTS! COME TO A MEETING OR CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE. JOIN US! The Abingtonian October 2013 Page 8 SPORTS Lights Out For Girl’s Tennis Abington Boys’ Varsity Soccer By Hannah Abel For the first time in three years, the Abington Girls’ Tennis Team brought the Suburban One National title home after defeating their rival Pennsbury High School. After winning three out of the seven matches, there was only one left. The final match was doubles with senior Ashley Lyons and junior Jeannie Van Buren. The intense match continued for four hours of play. In a third set tiebreaker, the girls were up 2-0. However, due to darkness, Pennsbury’s coach halted the match and scheduled its muchdesired ending for one week later. Abington packed up their rackets and headed home with a two-point lead. Both Van Buren and Lyons agreed that the next week dragged on. Their nerves were at an all-time high, but they were eager to get back on the court. At the end of the day, their one match would determine which team would hold the Suburban One National Championship. Ashley stated, “Though we lost momentum while entering the end of the tie breaker, we and the team worked so hard to get there so there was already a sense of accomplishment. The team was so supportive which made it even easier.” Jeannie also said, “The team is made up of such a great group of supportive girls that we knew we could be proud with any outcome. We really couldn’t have done it without the team’s encouragement. Tennis is always labeled as the underdog team but winning the league really showed how strong we are. I couldn’t have done it without my teammates.” The girls have worked rigorously since the early mornings of August, and it has been a successful season. Once again Abington is proud to have the Girls Tennis Team bring home another piece of hardware to show that hard work and determination breeds champions. SuburbanOneSports.com Featured Athlete - Nicole Bonacci “Nicole is a very hard worker,” coach Kristy Heyser says. “She never moans and groans about anything and sets the tone for practice. She’s respected by her teammates, she’s easy to get along with, and she’s competitive on the court. She’s a joy to coach.” Favorite athlete: Kim Clijsters One goal before turning 30: Travel to Europe Favorite team: The Phillies Music on iPod: The Foo Fighters Favorite memory competing in sports: Two years ago, my teammates and I won the girls’ advanced league for AAYTE, and my match was the deciding match! Most embarrassing thing that has happened while competing in sports: Last year, during a practice, I was running for a ball, and I tripped over my own foot, cut my knee and I was bleeding all over the court. Future plans: I want to go to art school and become a high school ceramics teacher. Words to live by: ‘Conceive-Believe-Achieve’ By David Arroyo Approximately a year ago today, the Abington Boys’ Varsity Soccer team was busy running through the competition en route to their first District One championship in school history. Although this team was great, it was lead by seniors who would soon leave holes throughout the roster. So how was the season after the championship? It has been a real challenge for the boys. However, there are some positives to take away from this season. To say the least,the future is bright. The team has eagerly welcomed freshman Juan Castillo, a shining star with an already impressive start to his high school soccer career. According to sources, Juan has an estimated fifteen goals this season, an amazing achievement from a starting FRESHMAN! Now for the next three years of his playing career, all of Abington can watch as this young star becomes a superstar. Another asset to the team is junior Matt Tracey, who despite not having the goals, still plays a vital part on the team. Matt is the junior leader of this club and has a strong chance at being a captain his senior season. As a midfielder, Juan can credit most of his success to Matt as he is the one who helps push the ball up the pitch, which eventually finds its way to Matt. Other players such as Aiden Coyle, who plays a big role in setting up the defense to help protect goalie Austin Brotman, and Matt Bachman who has notched several goals this season, will have increased roles in their junior and senior years. With this young group of talent, look for the Abington Boys soccer team to be making pushes at District One titles and State titles for the next few years! The Abingtonian, 2013-2014 Published by: Abington Senior High School, Abington, PA Editors-In-Chief: Alex Rosenbaum and Aleks Cvetkovic News Editor: Sabrina Farmer Editorial Editor: Rebecca Kruger Features Editor: Elana Waldstein Sports Editor: Blake Friedman Writers: Sumner Sykes, Madeleine Kilimnik, Amanda Daemer, Nafissa McClenny, Carly Baurer, Sidnee Landau, Maddy Frazier, Sofia Ricciardi, Rebecca Chen, Nate Davis, Andrew Schmidt, Brittany Levy, Emma Hill, Jackie Lee, Danielle King, Danny Nikander, David Arroyo, Hannah Abel, Casey Eichelberger, Ryan Grewal Faculty Advisors: Mr. Bryan Quigley & Mr. Albert Saylor Administration: Mr. A. Berrios, Mr. R. McCuen, Mr. E. Johnson, Mr. C. Fiorino