2005 Winter Carnival - SLHS Echo Newspaper

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March 2005
“The Voice of Saranac Lake High School”
Vol. V, Issue IV
Top Ten Percent of the Class of 2005
From Left to Right: Andy Johnstone, Kaity Reyell, Katelynn Morris, Bryan Fahl, David Grant,
Marlijne Cook, Lizzy Newton, Laura Kraft, Madeline Korony, Max Martin, Rob Dora, Hailey
Dell
Front Row: Valedictorian Zack Savarie and Salutatorian Melinda McAleese
Missing from photo: Matt Rooks
Photo by Jessica Galloway
By Trevor Sussey
Saranac Lake High School would like
to introduce the top ten percent of the
senior class for 2005. Every year SLHS
recognizes some of the hardest working
individuals in the senior class.
It is a real honor to be a member of this
group, yet many people aren’t familiar
with how these students are determined.
SLHS records a class rank at the end
of each student’s freshman, sophomore,
and junior years. The class rank is finalized at the end of the 1st semester in the
senior year. All graded classes count
towards class ranking, and no classes are
weighted; rankings are based strictly on
numbers. The number of students in the
top ten percent varies with each class.
This year there are 153 students in the
graduating class, so there are 15 students
in the top ten percent.
Our school likes to release the top ten
percent before graduation, giving these
students time to take pride in their accomplishments throughout their last semester
in high school.
Of course, there are many other students who work hard in high school and
also deserve credit for their accomplishments. “It doesn’t mean you are the
most important person in school, it just
means that in that snapshot of time, this
is who you were,” says Principal Gerald
Goldman. “It’s all about being consistent and working hard.”
Some of the perks of being in the top
ten percent include a dinner at Paul
Smith’s College, an academic awards
breakfast with the principal, individual
medals with each student’s name, named
in a publication in the Adirondack Daily
Enterprise, marching at the head of the
class at graduation, and of course, the
respect and admiration from our school
and the community. Congratulations to
the top ten percent.
2005 Winter Carnival
Coronation
By Erin Farmer
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is the
oldest winter celebration in the Eastern
United States, and this year it celebrated its
108th year. The Carnival went from February 4 to the 13 and its theme was
“Adirondack Aloha.”
Every year Winter Carnival is started with
the Coronation of Royalty at the Town
Hall. Coronation this year was Friday February fourth. The 2005 Winter Carnival
King was Rip Allen and the Queen was
Ruth Sofield, Archbishop Janet Simkins,
and Chamberlin Jerry Cavallo. The Prince
and Princess are chosen from the two local
colleges North Country Community College and Paul Smith’s Collage. The Princess was Mallory Anne Victor and the
Prince Brandon DeVitto. The court is
chosen from the senior class at the High
School. This year’s court was: Shannon
Letson, Bryan Fahl, Melinda McAleese,
Seth Dow, Brttanee Amell, Connor
Kelly, Marlijne Cook, Matt Daunis,
Sarah Brown, Johnny VanAnden, Hannah Keyes, Luke Tobin, Alyssa Cavallo,
Trevor Symonds, Mackenzie Simkins
and Zack Buzzell. The Pages of the
Court are chosen from the third grades
classes from Bloomingdale, St. Bernard’s, and Petrova Elementary School.
Names are submitted and then chosen
from a hat. This year’s Pages were: Sydney Schmidt, Carl Bevilacqua, Courtney
Baker-O’Hara, Quinn Davis, Tassa Dell
and David Cluckey.
(From Left to Right) Top Row: Johnny VanAnden, Brian Fahl, Seth Dow, Connor Kelly,
Zack Buzzell, Trevor Symonds, Luke Tobin, Matt Daunais
Middle Row: Sarah Brown, Shannon Letson, Melinda McAleese, Brittanee Amell,
Mackenzie Simkins, Alyssa Cavallo, Hannah Keyes, Marlijne Cook
Front Row: Prince Brandon Devitto and Princess Mallory Anne Victor
Photo by Whitney Simkins
Winter Carnival Court:
Commendation and Criticism
An Editorial
By Lizzy Newton
The Winter Carnival Court is always a great group of kids who undoubtedly work very
hard preparing for the ten-day celebration. They give up personal time to participate in
something great, while still juggling sports, school, and every thing else in their lives.
Also, there is a unique sweetness and honor in being selected by your peers to represent
your class. Yet, the Winter Carnival Court has always been the subject of a great deal of
criticism.
The process to choose the court is as follows: One October morning, every senior receives a sheet of paper in homeroom with complete lists of the senior boys and senior
girls. The instructions read something like, “Circle seven (7) girls and seven (7) boys you
believe have adequate time and are good representatives of their community, both in
school and out.” This is the only criteria in place prior to voting.
Faculty also have the option to vote, and the boy and girl with the most faculty votes end
up on the court, although nobody knows who the faculty-elected couple is. (According to
Mrs. Janet Simkins, only about 50% of the faculty ballots come back filled out every
year.) The remaining 12 boys and girls are those who receive the most student votes and
are then approved by a panel of four to six faculty members. This panel is anonymous and
varies each year; should any student seem questionably not fit for a post on W.C.C. (due to
disciplinary problems), it is up to the judgement of the panel to decide.
Credit must also be given to those who volunteer their time to help organize this integral
part of our cherished Winter Carnival. For the past several years, those women have been
Carol Reyell, Lynn Newman and Janet Simkins, who abstained from counting ballots this
year because her daughter Mackenzie was a senior and eligible for Winter Carnival Court.
Unlike the King and Queen, volunteer work and community involvement play no part in
the selection of who ends up on the Court of 14 high school seniors. It should.
We have Homecoming and Prom Courts for popularity, Honor Roll for brains, the Athletic Banquet for athletes, the Musical for performers, the spring Art Show for artists, and
National Honor Society for those who do a little bit of everything.
There is, however, nothing at SLHS right now to recognize and honor students who are
concerned about and work towards improving their community. What better opportunity
than Winter Carnival—the event which is the ultimate gathering and celebration of our
community?
Perhaps the process should include a period of campaigning prior to voting, or maybe interested seniors could submit a resume of community service. However, it is not the job of
this paper to solve the problem, only to suggest that the problem exists.
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Editor in Chief
Lizzy Newton
Managing Editor: Andrew Johnstone
Sports Editor: Erin Farmer
Arts Editor: Amanda Miner
Staff
Matt Snizek Laura Guerrette Whitney Simkins
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Kristina Begor Jessica Galloway Bobby Goble Hannah Keyes
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Excerpts from “Notebook of Neglect”
By Whitney Simkins
The students in Mrs. Bullard’s Economics class think twice before coming to class without their
homework assignments. Bullard keeps a notebook in her classroom for students to write in whenever
they neglect to do their homework.
In this notebook students are expected to explain in their own words and in their own handwriting
why they did not complete their homework assignment. This serves as a tool for Bullard to show parents during conferences. Some of the entries turn out to be quite humorous. Below are some excerpts
written by students from the notebook.
“My intentions of doing this homework were led
astray due to the lack of consciousness during the
day. I was unaware of all that was due. I will
come in tomorrow with homework times two.”
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“As I was sitting down to do Pg. 209 vocab I
heard a knock on my door. I got up and there
were two purple and green men standing there.
They told me I had to go with them or else they
would take my dog away.”
- Rebecca Inslerman
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Saranac Lake High School ECHO
March, 2005
“I reached the destination, my homestead, for
some reason it was like my mind was a puppet and
some divine being was the master. He dragged me
to my room and told me to play video games, then
fall asleep afterwards.”
- Josh Duke
“My procrastination has left me in an unfortunate position, considering that Mrs. Bullard is the
wind beneath my Economic Wings.”
- Jarrod Parker
Bush’s Inaugural Pity Party
By Matt Snizek
Thousands of anti-war/ anti-Bush protestors
took to the streets during the inaugural procession and swearing in for the first time since the
Vietnam War Era. Protestors from all over the
country, protested in peaceful and non-peaceful
ways in Washington D.C. all through out the
day during the inaugural festivities.
Pepper Spray filled the air as riot police
swung away with their batons to dispatch approximately 30 protestors, at other scuffles
around the city with police 7 were arrested; one
under the charge of assaulting a police officer,
and six under the charges of disorderly conduct
and other various offenses. Peaceful protest
organizers were directed back to the streets as
Bush supporters dawned in mink-fur coats and
jumbo-sized cowboy hats were ushered in to
high priced seating along the parade route, although hundreds of people got their chance to
make their voice heard by booing President
Bush’s limo, the motorcade had to speed up at
one point as the commotion became thicker
and thicker and Vice president Cheney’s vehicle was struck with snowballs. The thousands
of Peaceful protestors took to chanting slogans
such as “BRING THE TROOPS HOME!” others used placards sporting phrases such as “Iraq
An opinion
Is Arabic For Vietnam” or “Send The
Twins” (implying that Bush’s two daughters
should be sent over seas to fight). Besides slogans and chants as peaceful methods of telling
Bush where to shove it, large scale demonstrations such as rallies and speeches were made
through out the day, such demonstration include a group of protestors carrying hundreds
of flag draped coffins down 16th street ending
at the White House to represent the mounting
numbers of Americans killed overseas. Not all
the massive protests took place solely in spite
of the Iraq war; some protestors took the opportunity to call for electoral reform, gay
rights, abortion rights, and renewable energy
sources.
All in all it was a success in the eyes of most
protestors, I can’t say the same for Bush supporters, but I don’t know what they expected since a
whopping 91 percent of Washington D.C.’s inhabitants voted against Bush in 2004. Although
the mostly peaceful protests in Washington D.C.
went un reported by most mass media corporations it was important that the people let Bush
know that he did not have supreme mandate.
Washington D.C. was not the only area that was
in protest but Portland, Oregon; Tokyo, and London also held demonstrations.
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By Kristina Begor
The school has a new vending machine in the
cafeteria this year. They decided to do this so
students who only buy snack food for lunch do
not have to wait in line. This makes the lines for
students purchasing hot lunch and ordering at the
sandwich bar a little shorter. Now students who
want only snack foods can get them quicker.
The vending machine offers a variety of different foods. Some of the items available are chips,
cookies, Rice Krispie Treats, fruit snacks, peanuts, granola bars, gum, Life Savers, trail mix,
mini muffins, Pop Tarts, popcorn and more.
Some of the prices are: Rice Krispie Treats–
large size= 80 cents, Pop Tarts= 80 cents, fruit
snacks= 75 cents, cookies= 75 cents, combos=
75 cents, chips= 65 cents.
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RJ Baker, a junior said, “The prices are higher
than what they were when the cafeteria sold
them,” which is true. When the snack food was
sold in the cafeteria they were a little cheaper
then what they are now in the vending machine.
A majority of the students who have used the
vending machine say they really like it and that it
is a big help. Brooke Symonds, a sophomore
said, “Smaller portions of food would be nice,
but I’m going to keep using it anyways.”
Some past graduates came back during the
Christmas break and saw the new vending machine. They all seemed pretty shocked that the
school actually had one. Many of them looked
kind of mad because they did not have one while
they were here.
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It’s that time of year! We’ve applied (most of
us) and gotten acceptance letters (hopefully),
so now is the time to figure out how we’re going to pay
for it!
There are dozens of local scholarship applications
available in the Guidance Office. Deadlines are rapidly
approaching so start applying now!!!
Juniors and Seniors: Test Your Basketball Skills
By Jessica Galloway
On March 12, for the third year in a row the JV and Varsity Softball teams, under the direction of Dick
Zerrahn and Beth Sullivan, will be holding the donkey basketball tournament.
At seven PM, the juniors will battle the seniors. Following that game, the faculty will be challenging the
winner in an exciting game of basketball. Superintendent Scott Amo has volunteered to be the “pooperscooper” in case the donkeys happen to have an accident.
Beth Sullivan, the JV softball coach, told THE ECHO, “Donkey Basketball is a great activity for the
school at a time when there’s not much going on. The students have to wait until they are juniors and seniors to play, this makes them so enthused when they finally get the chance. This is a great way to have
some good, clean fun within the school.”
The money will support the Varsity and Junior Varsity softball teams’ new warm-up jackets. Tickets will
be $5 in advance and $6 at the door.
Saranac Lake High School ECHO March, 2005
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Winter Carnival 2005
History of Winter Carnival
A Royalty Dinner
By Laura Guerrette
Winter Carnival is a big deal; people from all over the world come to
Saranac Lake to see the parade and ice palace. The tradition of Winter
Carnival didn’t just start one year out of nowhere. It was created as
something to do to pass the long winter.
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is the oldest winter carnival east of
the Mississippi. In 1897, the first year of the event, there were many people receiving treatment for tuberculosis. Those suffering from the disease
were advised by their doctors to come to the Adirondack Mountains. Rehabilitation often included outdoor exercise. The Adirondacks, a range of
beautiful mountains set deep in the forests of Northern NY, was thought
to have pure and healthy air beneficial to patients with tuberculosis.
People soon realized the snow-covered mountains and ice-covered lakes
could be enjoyed with skis, sleds and skates. To break the long winters
and to promote "outdoor sports and games,” the Pontiac Club, also
started in 1897, sponsored the first
The first "Mid-Winter Carnival" was a two-day event which consisted
of skating races, a parade and an "ice tower." Today's Carnival - now 10
days long - begins with the Coronation of the King and Queen. Two local
citizens are chosen for their many volunteer efforts throughout the year.
Joining them are a Prince and Princess, elected at the two local colleges,
Paul Smith’s College and North Country Community College; a Court
made up of 14 local high school seniors elected by their peers; three
third-grade Pages chosen randomly from a group of nominees from the
elementary schools; and an Archbishop and Chamberlain, who tend to
specific duties.
Winter Carnival still offers a fascinating wide variety of sporting events.
These include snowshoe and Nordic ski races at Dewey Mountain; inner
tube and alpine ski races on the
slopes of Mount Pisgah; skating
races, broomball and hockey
games at the Saranac Lake Civic
Center; volleyball played in “kneedeep snow,” curling and softball
played on snowshoes.
The first winter carnival may not
have been expected to be around
for so long but it has certainly been
a success. Those who first thought
of the idea were off on the right
foot; the carnival is a great way for
the community to come together
and enjoy the long, cold winters.
Information from http://www.
saranaclake.com/carny.shtml
Left: Wood Chopping
Contest, one of Winter
Carnival’s traditional
activities
Below: 2005 Ice Palace
(center) and two snow
sculptures crafted in the
spirit of Adirondack Aloha!
Photos by
Whitney Simkins
Ice Palace workers were
concerned with the lack
of cold weather at the beginning of the season.
However Mother Nature
was on their side and
construction of the Ice
Palace went underway
January 23rd.
In little more than a
week the symbol of Winter Carnival in all of its
glory stood at the center
of town for everyone to
enjoy. Even after warm
weather threatened to
knock down the palace, it
is still standing strong
long after Carnival festivities are over.
The Lighting of the Ice Castle
Memories…
This is the first winter carnival I am old enough
to enjoy with my friends. I was here once before, at
the age of seven, back when they let you slide down
the ice slide. I remember going to the palace with my
uncle; he would stand at the bottom of the slide and
wait to catch my sister and me.
~ Laura Guerrette
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Above: River Valley Stables give carriage rides in
downtown Saranac Lake during Winter Carnival
Saranac Lake High School
March, 2005
By Brittany L Miller
What a great way to start off the winter carnival this year! What
started as a warm winter day would become a day that would be
remembered for years to come.
The long awaited opening of the winter carnival finally arrived on
February 5, at 6:30 pm with the lighting of the magnificent Ice Palace. The Palace, complete with a royal family, was a masterpiece
that awed many onlookers who stood watching on the streets and
walkways of Saranac Lake.
‘Adirondack Aloha’ was the theme to this year’s winter carnival.
Saranac Lake certainly set the mood
to back this theme as people bought
and sold leis and showed their support in the spirit of the rural mountain country. The crowd eagerly
counted down , as green, blue, yellow, and orange hues brightened the
once pallid Ice Palace. The Palace
lights are still lit from sundown to
sunrise so visitors touring the lake
will have an opportunity to see them.
After the countdown and the lighting came the fireworks, this was indeed a spectacular show sponsored
by Guide Boat Reality. Spirits were
high and the smiles were real as the
bystanders watched the spectacular
sights the carnival had to offer.
By Hannah Keyes
Tuesday, Feb. 8th, the 2005 Winter Carnival Royalty and their families gathered
at the Hotel Saranac to engage in a fabulous lasagna dinner. The dinner took
place at 6:30 pm after the Grand Marshal Reception, which took place at 5:30.
The food was excellent, with a choice of either vegetarian or meat lasagna, and
plenty of vegetables. Everyone looked great, with
their nicest outfits on. After everyone was beginning to finish their meals, Ted Morgan from the
radio station Y106.3 had a lot to say.
There were many previous Kings and Queens
from other Winter Carnivals who showed up, and
were announced.
Mackenzie Simkins and Sarah Brown
Brittanee Amell and Connor Kelly
These included Queen Margaret Haig of 1978,
Photos by Hannah Keyes
King Raymond LaRose of 1981, Queen Kathleen Morgan Fobare of 1985, King
Donald Duso of 1988, Queen Kris Bell of 1997, King Jacques DeMattos of
1998, Queen Beryl Szwed of 2000,
King Wayne Newman of 2003, and
King Raymond Dora and Queen
Donna Dora of 2004.
The 2005 Winter Carnival Pages
By Jessica Galloway
showed everyone their dance one
During the winter carnival week, the SLHS Student Council came
more time for the fun of it. The High
together to create some enthusiasm among the students.
School Court, Prince Brandon DeThere were activities to grab the likes of everyone. Student Council
Vitto, Princess Mallory Anne Victor,
advisor, Mrs. Linda Brousseau said they “wanted to set up events like
King Rip Allen, and Queen Ruth
homecoming… something fun to get the kids into the winter carnival
Sofield were then announced. The
spirit.”
2005 Grand Marshals were also anStudent council had organized everything from a Coconut Crème Pie
nounced, and spoke. Lastly the King,
eating contest to a hula dance contest. In spirit of the “Hula” theme, a
Queen, Prince, and Princess were all
“hula-hoop” contest took place. A dress up day was planned for
awarded with Winter Carnival gifts.
Thursday, but due to the snow-day, school was cancelled. UnfortuKing Rip Allen and Queen Ruth Sofield
All Royalty was let in free of charge,
nately no one was able to display his or her colorful costume.
but any guests were charged eighteen
To bring the festivities to an end, a Valentine’s Day semi-formal
dollars. The money collected that night went towards paying for the food, serdance was held in the high school gym Saturday night at seven PM.
vice, and everything that went into making the night a complete success.
The dance was a success with music played by Three Card Monty
with DJing to follow.
Winter Carnival Activities
My Inebriated Buddy
...Carnival Chronicle
By Andy Johnstone
On the day of the Winter Carnival parade, I avoided the chaotic downtown
streets to sell festive Winter Carnival apparel with Gregory Moore of Saranac
Studios at the “Hard Block Café.”
After several hours of business, one conspicuously intoxicated man and his
incredibly tolerant female friend approached the table. Did they want to buy
Carnival shirt? Hat? Or were they just another pair of inquisitive tourists?
Shortly after they arrived, all of my questions were answered with a blatant
“no.”
“’Ey there little buddy!” He yelled (being that I’m 6’3”, I was in no way
“little” compared to the 5’-something alcoholic), “Ya know, my carnival
[obscenity] winter thing wouldn’t be complete without a [obscenity] picture
of you and me. ‘Cause, ya know, we the [obscenity].”
Now I am in no way glorifying alcohol abuse, but I have to admit, it was a
comical situation. I couldn’t turn his request down, so after countless apologies from his lady friend, she took the picture of us in front of the Ice Castle.
As the two wandered/stumbled off to shock New Jersian families in the
maze, I had to laugh to myself… Just another Winter Carnival.
An Experience to Remember
By Amanda Miner
I remember as a freshman, my dream was to be on Winter Carnival Court. I
would often imagine myself in a classy dress, walking down the aisle of the town
hall, head held high, the jazz band playing. I think my dream was shared with many
other girls throughout the high school as Winter Carnival rolled around. That dream
didn’t come true for me, but for eight other lucky senior girls, and eight senior boys,
it did.
I recently had a chance to hang out with some of the court and interview them.
When asked, Hannah Keyes said that her favorite part of Winter Carnival was Coronation. Johnny VanAnden looks at his experience fondly: “I enjoy being able to
spend time with all of these people [court] before we all leave town.” All of the girls
on court that I interviewed agreed that “getting pretty” for coronation was the best
memory.
Trevor Symonds said that his favorite part was the St. Luke’s Bell Ringers during
the special Interfaith service.
I also discussed favorite Winter Carnival childhood memories with the court. The
Ice Palace slide seemed to be the item most nostalgically looked upon.
The whole court experience was described as very enjoyable by the court members. By looking at the smiles in all of the Carnival Pictures, I think there was a lot
of fun had by all.
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March, 2005
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Scads of Scholarships
By: Amanda Miner
One more form and my head’s gunna blow,
I’m afraid my stress lines are starting to show.
Too many essays, too many letters,
I’m sick of filling out footers and headers.
I better be rich by the end of this year,
College tuition is drawing too near.
I’m drooling and I need more sleep,
I better win somethin’ or I’ll start to weep.
By the time that the last one is done,
I’m sitting on my couch sucking my thumb.
Being a Senior is so much work,
I need some coffee to give me a perk.
Mom and Dad are on my back,
Why can’t they just cut me some slack?
Finally, the last one is through,
The year’s almost over, holy cow it flew!
“Working Hands”
By Erin Stark
Fly Away
By Hannah Keyes
Spend all your life waiting for that time to come
For a break from all that you know
And when it comes, everything changes
There’s something that’s holding you back
Wishing you could just fly away
Fly away from here
Ignore all decisions
With your future before you
You’re so tired of the pressure
And the endlessness that you fear
Photographers Needed!
THE ECHO is looking for students who have
access to a camera (digital or film) who can go
to sports games, community and school events
to take pictures for THE ECHO. Your name will
be credited each time one of your photos appears in
THE ECHO.
Interested? Talk to Mrs. Plotino in room 118
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You wish there were no goodbyes
Only love
And the memories meaning much more than before
Everything is new
You’re on your own
Regret all the chances you didn’t take
Wish time were like a movie
that you could always rewind
Fly far away and be free
While one door closes another opens
May you find some comfort here
Mark your calendar, you don’t
want to miss...
When: March 17th,
18th and 19th.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $8.00
Where: High School
Auditorium
“Eye of the Tiger”
By Lizzy Newton
Saranac Lake High School ECHO
March, 2005
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Winter Academic Breakfast
The second academic breakfast for the 2004-’05 school year was held on Jan. 19.
The breakfast celebrates students who are showing improvement and are doing well in
classes.
Principal and speaker Mr. Goldman stated that people think intelligence and going
to college equals success, but he stressed, in reality what matters is success from trying
and working hard doing what you love. “Don’t let anyone tell you what to be! Do what
you’re passionate about. It’s the thing that makes time fly”, said Goldman.
The students who received recognition this time were Jennifer Ivimey, Environmental Club-Mrs. Hogan; Ling Cao and Melissa Lincoln, Life Science-Mrs. Meyer;
Kristy Farmer, Sequence 1 Math-Mrs.
Young; Kyle Lippacher, US HistoryMr. Thill; Madeline Korony, Technical
Drawing-Mr. Jones; Andrew LeBlanc,
Living Environment-Mr. Young; Katy
Sweet, Global 2-Mrs. Bullard; Mari
Walsh, Sequential Math 2-Mr. Hayden;
Ryan Harvey, Math 1A-Mr. Burke and
English 10-Mr.Bennett; Meghan Johnstone, Chemistry-Mr. Gaylord and English 11-Mr. Guzzio; Travis RabideauMs. Ellis; Laura Kraft, AP EnglishMrs. Francis; Karrie Bordeau, Resource
Room-Miss Fellion; Emmalee Kelting,
Global 1-Mrs. Brosseau/Mrs. Comtois/
Mrs. Plotino; Autumn Martin, French
2-Mrs. Adams; Michael Foley, US HisMrs. Hogan congratulates Andy Johnstone for tory-Mr. Wood; Katie O’Reilly Morgan, Chorus-Mrs. Frenette; Chelsey
his excellence in Web Design.
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Chelsey Meade being recognized
for her excellence in English 12.
Katie Morgan receiving her certificate for excellence in Chorus.
Meade, English 12-Mrs. Clark; Alissa Beideck, English 11-Mrs. Kalinowski; Daniel
Drake, Earth Science-Mrs. Brousseau; Josh Whitty-Mr. Shubert; Victoria Bennett,
Global 2-Mr. Miemis; Rachel Bullard, Drawing and Painting-“Doc” Ward; Rob Dora,
AP Biology-Mrs. Kelley; Tabatha Leahy, Living Environment-Mrs. Kelley; Ben Kivlen, English 10-Mrs. Mehrman; Jon Warner, Resource Room-Ms. Stiles; Shawn
Premo-Ms. Krawczyk; Garth Cilley, Physics-Mr. Kalinowski and Jazz Ensemble &
Concert Band-Mr. Benware; Alicia Shortell, Resource Room-Ms. DeVit; Chris Dukett,
Global 2-Mr. Kollmer; Mladen Bukorovic, Financial Math-Mrs. Pond; Andy Johnstone, Web Design-Mr. Brayshaw; Jessica Latt, Spanish 3-Mrs. Gaylord; Kasy Heil,
Spanish 2-Miss York; Zach Savarie, DDP-Mr. Marlow; Genevieve Guerrette, French
1-Mr. Rezek; Erin Pennington, Advanced Photograpy-Mrs. Moore; Aimee Savarie,
Chorus-Mrs. Demong; Meghan Walker, Health-Mrs. Preston; Sydnie Lieb, WellnessMrs. Preston; Amy Stark, Course 3 Math-Mr. Giroux; Stacey Farmer, Course 3 MathMr. Cluckey; Scott Premo-Mrs. Farrell.
The 47th Grammy Award’s
By Laura Guerrette
How many people stayed up until 11:30 pm. on a school night to watch the 47th Grammy Awards?
If any of you are like my friends in Texas, close to all of you watched them. The Grammy’s have become a kind of American past time.
The Grammy’s honored those who; were break out songwriters, best single, best group, and best
music video. Covering 150 categories, artists are honored by other artists for their technical performances. Some of the categories cover; pop, rap, jazz, rock, blues, classical, folk and more.
The Grammy’s were hosted in Los Angeles, California. The show was telecasted by CBS, and was
attended by about 650 million people at the Staples Center. Over 57 million people enjoyed the three
and a half hour show from the comfort of their own homes. There were 19 performers including;
Prince, Beyoncé, OutKast, Black Eyed Peas with Justin Timberlake and the Foo Fighters.
In the pop, rock and rap category the winners all varied. The song of the year was “Daughters,”
John Mayer and the best new artist was Maroon 5. The best hard rock performance was by a band not
as well known as the Rolling Stones, but just as good. Velvet Revolver performed their hit song
“Slither.” The best rock album was awarded to Green Day with their album titled American Idiot. The
best rap solo performance was Jay-Z with his song “99 problems.”
Several of the country winners were Gretchen Wilson for the best female country song, “Redneck
Woman.” The best male country song is “Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw, and the best
country album was Van Lear Rose by Loretta Lynn.
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Hoping to end season right
By Mike Foley
As we all know there has been an ongoing rivalry
between the Lake Placid Blue Bombers and the Saranac
Lake Red Storm hockey teams.
This year has been much different for the Red Storm.
As a result of a violation of the student code of conduct,
the team lost five senior players, two of which are suspended from playing on the ice for the rest of the year.
The duration of the suspensions included the only two
regular season games against the Bombers.
The first of the two battles between the SL and LP
was held in Saranac Lake where Dana Tarentelli, substituting for starting goalie Brennan McHugh, held off the
Bombers to three goals. However this was not enough
as the Bombers defense held the Red Storm to only two
goals giving the first game to Lake Placid 3- 2.
The Bombers hosted the next game in Lake Placid on
Friday Feb 4, the same night as Saranac Lake Winter
Carnival Coronation. The schedule conflict kept one
more senior, Luke Tobin, forward for the Red Storm
and member of the Royal Court out of the game.
Although the Red Storm had six seniors MIA, the
boy’s hockey team surprisingly and impressively
scored the opening goal in the first period. The Bombers caught up quick and ended the first period with two
goals of their own leaving the Red Storm down 2-1.
Following a scoreless second period, Tom Neiderbuhl with a slap shot from just inside the blue line
scored the game-tying goal although the Bombers
goalie’s glove got a piece of it. Yet it still wasn’t
enough as the Bombers scored the game-winning goal
in the third period, with the final regular season match
between the two ending 3 – 2.
Now with three of the Red Storms seniors back in the
lineup, the team is hoping for a chance at another match
with Lake Placid in the playoffs.
Photo by Amanda Miner
Patriots Win Their 3rd Super Bowl in 4 Years
3
Out
of
4
Ain’t
Bad
By Andy Johnstone
On Sunday, Feb. 6th, the New England
Patriots made history. They joined the
Dallas Cowboys as the second team in
NFL history to win three Super Bowl titles in four years. The Patriots emerged
from their victory against the Philadelphia Eagles as the leagues next dynasty.
The Patriots defeated the Eagles 24-21
in a hard fought Super Bowl XXXIX.
Their last two Super Bowl victories
against the St. Louis Rams in 2002, and
the Carolina Panthers in 2004, were nail
biters, so it was no surprise that this past
Sunday’s game was played in a similar
fashion.
The Eagles scored on a Donovan
McNabb touchdown pass to Greg Lewis
with only 1:55 remaining, making it a
24-21 point game. Although the onside
kick attempt was unsuccessful, the Eagles defense forced the Patriots to go
three and out.
When the Eagles got the ball back with
46 seconds left, fans of both sides were
on their toes. However, the game was
sealed when safety Rodney Harrison intercepted a pass intended for L.J. Smith.
As Harrison slid to the ground, Bill Belichick and the rest of the Patriots coaching staff leapt to their feet.
“We’re thrilled to win,” stated Belichick
after the win. “To me this trophy belongs
to these players.”
New England wide receiver Deion
Branch took home MVP honors and a
brand new Cadillac XLR for his performance. Branch tied a Super Bowl record
of 11 receptions and added 133 yards to
the Patriot’s offensive effort.
Newcomers to both teams had a large
impact in the game. New England running back Corey Dillon, acquired in the
off-season from the Cincinatti Bengals,
ran for 75 yards and 1 touchdown.
Philadelphia star receiver Terrell
Owens, who wasn’t even cleared for
Super Bowl play because of a broken
ankle, stunned spectators as he grabbed
9 passes for 122 yards. He led the eagles
in receiving yards.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who is
now 9-0 in post-season play, played a
characteristically solid game. He threw
for 236 yards in 2 touchdowns. Eagles
QB Donavan McNabb threw for a whop-
ping 357 yards and 3 touchdowns. The
difference, however, was interceptions;
Brady had none while McNabb was
picked off three times.
Turnovers were indeed key in the game.
The Patriots only surrendered the ball
once, while the Eagles coughed up the
football 4 times.
According to Owens, “We were too
sloppy to win… We could have won, and
that hurts.”
Other Game Notes
Patriot’s linebacker Mike Vrabel, a defensive player, caught a touchdown pass.
He did the same last year against the
Panthers.
McNabb’s 357 passing yards tied Joe
Montana for the 3rd highest in a Super
Bowl.
Eagles running back Brian Westbrook
had more receiving yards (60, 1 TD) than
rushing yards (40).
The Patriot’s defense sacked McNabb 4
times, whereas Brady was sacked once.
Rodney Harrison’s 2 interceptions are
tied with others for the 2nd most in Super
Bowl history.
First Annual Drone Challenge
The SLHS Tech club is hosting the First Annual
Drone Challenge. We are looking for people to
build and compete in this challenge. The event
will be hosted at Schroder field on May 21st. This
is not limited to district students or faculty, the
idea is to bring the schools and community to-
gether for a day of fun. We are also looking for
sponsors. Look for more info in the next ECHO
or contact Mr. Don Jones at [email protected].
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