Insight - Barnstable Public Schools

Insight
Volume 48, No. 4
The
Art
of the
Ask
April 2013
By Ana Coutinho
computing, and cloud computing.
If the school is to provide
infrastructure, bandwidth, and
wireless, the technology needs to
be calculated three to one instead
of one to one, or so that there are
three devices calculated for each
person.
WiFi Gets an
Upgrade
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
photo by Molly Marcotte
Cian McEneaney and girlfriend Sara Hickey pose with the deck
of cards he made to ask her to prom.
rest of BHS as well, creating a proposal, managed to pull off
lot of talk in the days following a great prom proposal as well
his proposal, which was seen by when he asked Tory Hitchcock.
everyone watching in homeroom Moore surprised Hitchcock after
that day. The creative and her dance class, storming in with
bold idea was the child of a flowers, chocolate, and a poster
conversation involving Kayla reading “Tory will you dance
Crook and Will Moore, and when with me at prom?” Fater held the
asked if it all went as planned an sign, and obviously these two
optimistic Fater said, “Yes, she have something figured out when
said yes.” He also added that her it comes to prom proposals.
reaction was “priceless.”
Moore actually was
Will Moore, aside from going to ask Hitchcock on closing
his own role as Orin Scrivello night of Little Shop of Horrors, but
D.D.S in Little Shop Of Horrors, “chickened out.” It wasn’t until he
and helping out Gabe with his and Carmen Sylvia brainstormed
BHS Bistro
Impresses
By Jillian Cahoon
Staff Writer
If you get a chance to
go to the BHS Bistro during
lunch block on Thursdays then
you are one of a lucky few. The
eight available slots filled up
within 15 minutes of the email
being sent out. The BHS Bistro
is BHS’s own restaurant in the
1400s hallway. It is put on by the
Hospitality class and their teacher
Ms. Robin Bergeron. A friend
and I had the opportunity to have
pg. 14
Barnstable High School, Hyannis, MA 02601
By Russell Brillant
For seniors, this time
of the year brings nothing but
stress. Amongst the days spent
scrambling to meet deadlines
for scholarship applications,
keeping track of letters, waiting
to hear from colleges, work, and
still maintaining decent grades,
for some prom may slip under
the radar. Others may just not
want to deal with it. Despite
these obstacles, BHS has been
witness to some amazing prom
proposals thus far and with time
running short, as it so often does,
hopefully those of us who have
not yet found a prom date can
take some inspiration from our classmates.
Senior Gabe Fater,
recently finding himself a
local celebrity after his bid as
Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop
of Horrors, was the star of his
own show when he asked junior
Dayna Moylan to prom during
the morning announcements on
B2B last month. For those who
missed it, Fater serenaded her
with a version of “My Girl” by
The Temptations. Fater surprised
not only his date to be, but the
Kruser
Keller:
Braniac
Inventor
Continued on pg. 9
Have you ever tried
to discover new hot spots in the
high school that have the best
service? You’ll be looking for a
while because temporarily, wifi
is restricted to only teachers and
school-owned devices.
Barnstable has begun
a new renovation of wireless
internet and bandwidth in all
Barnstable public schools, not
just the high school. Barnstable’s
current wifi system is old and
does not have enough bandwidth
to sustain hundreds of devices.
The network crashed
earlier this year due to 800
personal devices that were
roaming the wireless, said
Bethann
Orr,
technology
department head. “I love the idea
that kids are walking around with
technology in their pockets. I
completely support it. However,
our current network infrastructure
can’t support those 800 devices,”
said Orr.
Having all of these
“rogue” devices slow the network
and in order for it to sustain all
800 or more of those devices, a
bigger and better network needs
to be built.
According to the vision
of Barnstable High School, in
order to be successful in school
with all of the devices students
and staff encounter everyday, the
school needs infrastructure, larger
bandwidth, wireless, one to one
“As I monitored
it, more and
more people were accessing our
wireless that we
couldn’t simply handle it.”
--Bethann Orr
“We need big bandwidth
for people to access the internet,
otherwise it just slows us all
down,” Orr said, “As I monitored
it, more and more people were
accessing our wireless that we
couldn’t simply handle it; it kept
crashing the network.”
Barnstable is the third
largest building on Cape Cod,
with 2,000 people trying to access
the internet, added Orr.
In early March, Orr
wrote letters to staff and students
to explain why the technology
department is starting this wifi
renovation.
“Until a long term
solution can be put into place, we
have limited access to the wireless
Continued on pg. 9
lunch there, and I was impressed.
As I made my way
around the corner, I was
welcomed by students outside the
door. When I entered the room
I was shocked. The lights were
turned off, and there were candles
on the tables. Each table was
neatly arranged with chargers,
plates, silverware, flowers, and
candies for each place setting.
On the walls were paintings. The
decor in no way resembled that of
a school. I felt as though I was in
an actual restaurant.
Continued on pg. 9
photo by Jillian Cahoon
Bistro staff prepare a meal of pasta to one of the hungry classes waiting to be served.
Inside Insight: Senior Center Spread pg. 18 & 19
Teachers’ Senior Pictures pg. 22
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opinion
Consider the
Cost of College
If you are a high school junior or senior, chances are you have
been asked the question: “Which colleges are you applying to?” more
than once. Enrolling in a university has become a rapidly growing
trend among the American youth. In fact, enrollment in college has
increased by a whopping 37 percent between the years 2000 and
2010. However, with college attendance climbing significantly each
year, tuition has increased dramatically as well. College grads are
finding themselves swimming in a debt of thousands of dollars once
they are on their own, and jobs for young adults are becoming scarce.
More and more it seems as though us young people are being judged
by which college we attend rather than who we are as individuals,
and if we choose another path entirely, we are being written off as
something of lesser value by our society in which we live in. We have
to ask ourselves: Will the thousands of dollars we invest in college
pay off once we graduate? Is success always measured by the amount
of money one makes? Or more importantly, are we selling out what
we truly wish and dream for ourselves only to give in to new social
“norm” that is college?
Yes, it is true that college is a time of self exploration and
maturity. But, despite the first true taste of freedom college has to
offer, it is a huge financial expense. When asked why most students
choose college as a path after high school, many kids respond by
saying that having a degree equals a high-paying job after graduating.
Within certain fields of study, this is a true statement. However, many
students who are applying to college are blinded by the possible reality
of extreme debt and a lack of a job once they graduate. According to
USA Today, college students graduate with an average of $26,000 in
debt weighing on their shoulders. And to add another damper onto
the daunting strain of student debts, the Economic Policy Institute
reported that in 2012, the unemployment rate for adults under the
age of 25 was 16.4 percent, twice as much as the national average. It
is proven that having a degree does raise one’s chances of getting a
job, but in many cases the pay does not outweigh the financial debt
college puts people in. It is also proven that it really doesn’t matter
at all which school you go to for your degree, even if it may be the
highly underrated and inexpensive state school or community college.
It seems as though applying to college has become a lot
like shopping; one is willing to pay a ridiculous amount of money
just for the name. Truth be told, going to a big-name school does not
guarantee a successful life and career, much like buying True Religion
jeans really won’t make someone any cooler. For the school year of
2011-2012, the average price of Ivy League schooling was $53,000.
Now this may be just a figure for some of you reading this, but think
about how much money you make during the summer. Chances are,
attending an Ivy equals your summer earnings, multiplied by 26. And
truth be told, the education one receives from attending an Ivy really
isn’t that much better than any other university. So why is it that we
are putting so much pressure on ourselves trying to get into these
schools?
Riddle me this: How come society is so judgemental when it
comes to things like education and career choices? And why is it that
if we attend Cornell as opposed to Four C’s we are somehow being
regarded as a higher being on the totem pole? Even Barnstable High
School is striving to become known as a school who sends kids off
to big-name schools every year. Our school-based television channel
B2B lists off all of the colleges students get accepted to in between
programming, but very rarely is there any mention of the students
who choose a gap year or a trade profession as their future plans.
Fifty years ago, college was an option. Nowadays, it is
becoming a social requirement. Even kids who know attending a
community college or a trade school would be the best option for
them are choosing college as a path simply because of the pressures
society puts on its youth. Students need to ask themselves important
questions upon planning for their futures. If you have any doubts
about not going to college right away, don’t do it. Even upon entering
college, if you feel peer or family pressures to major in something you
are not truly passionate about, don’t be afraid to stick up for yourself
and follow what feels right for you. And if you know that college will
not benefit you in any way, just remember: It is possible to be selfmade without a degree. Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and many other
monumental figures have proven that statement to be true. Although
some might say otherwise, there really is no need for one to attend
college directly after high school, because education indubitably
is a lifelong process. If you think this is the prime time for you to
backpack across Europe or join the Peace Corps, who is stopping
you? And if you are planning on attending a four year university, keep
in mind that there is a college out there for everyone. Choose a path
that fits who you are the best, and consider all options when planning
for your future, both financial and personal. Nobody can judge your
decisions or define what is best for you, but you yourself.
illustration by Mark Russell
After a long three years of waiting, senior Mark Russell was finally allowed to draw the editorial
cartoon with the crying girl.
Women in Science
By Ana Coutinho
Staff Writer
Bethlehem
Female
Seminary, Penn. in 1742 was
the first college in which women
could attend, but they could only
be trained in teaching. Over the
years, women have been more
accepted into other areas of work
and make up about half of the
workforce over all. However, one
profession that women are rarely
identified with is engineering and
computer tech jobs.
Science,
technology,
engineering, and math (STEM)
careers are becoming more
and more crucial to America’s
innovation, and women are very
underrepresented: one in seven
women are engineers and seven
percent are CIOs despite the fact
that women hold 60 percent of all
bachelor degrees. Middle school
and high school girls tend to
think that math and science are
for boys because many parents
push males towards those kinds
of careers; however, this has been
changing over the last decade. At
Barnstable, we have quite a good
ratio of men to women who teach
math and science courses.
Every April Junior Tech
holds an expo at Mass Maritime
Academy for girls who are
interested in STEM careers. It’s
on one Saturday every year. They
help girls find their passion in
STEM fields, which are mostly
male dominated, by having
“I think it’s really
important to have
female representation in STEM
careers...”
different STEM workshops where
female guest speakers, who are in
a specific STEM field, talk about
what they do and how important
it is to be interested in a STEM
career. I’m planning to go to the
expo, and pursue my passion in
the medical field by attending
the nurse practitioner workshop.
I think it’s really important to
have female representation in
STEM careers, and this is a great
initiative to get more females
interested in these fields and
makes them aware of all the
emerging careers.
Debbie Sterling, an
engineer at Stanford University,
is also taking an initiative in
making women aware about
how underrepresented we are
in STEM careers, and invented
an engineering toy to get little
girls interested in the field in
2011, called Goldie Blox. It
is a construction building set
toy combined with a fictional
book series that helps them
build simple machines. Sterling
realized that little girls love to
read, so she combined the book
series with a building set to make
it more appealing to her audience.
Strong
women
influences, such as Sterling and
even two Barnstable seniors,
Erin O’Day, who will major
in biochemistry and Annie
Giannetti, majoring in chemical
engineering, are helping to make
it aware to other women that
STEM careers aren’t just for
men; women need to speak out
and represent themselves.
Quote of the Issue...
“It is spring again. The Earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.”
- Rainer Maria Rilke
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opinion 3
Snapshot:
By Claire Sawayanagi and Grace Elletson
Staff Writers
Seniors: What is your favorite BHS
memory, and best high school advice?
Memory: Hanging out with
friends.
Advice: Get to school on time.
--Joey Johnson
Memory: Wig coming off in
“Little Shop of Horrors”
Advice: Don’t wait until senior
year to get involved.
--Will Moore
Memory: Football games.
Advice: Stay on top of all
schoolwork.
--Jessica Hanf
Memory: Dodgeball.
Advice: Don’t slack senior year.
--Connor Jones
Memory: Coming out of my shell
and becoming close friends with
my grade.
Advice: Stay involved, join clubs
and sports, and don’t do drugs.
--Emily Thompson
Memory: Spirit Week.
Advice: Be a teacher’s pet.
--Ricardo Conrado
Memory: Football games.
Advice: Try hard junior year.
--Alisa Petercuskie
Memory: Beating Everett.
Advice: Don’t mess up your
freshman year.
--Jason Frieh
Memory: Reconnecting with Sara
Hickey.
Advice: Don’t take guff from
anyone.
--Ella Sampou
Memory: Football games.
Advice: Don’t slack off senior
year. You won’t do well.
--Jonny Dray
Should you be Excited for Senior Year?
By Afton Andreadis
Staff Writer
Ever since my freshman year of
high school, the senior class has never been
shy of voicing the perks that come with,
well, being a senior. I remember thinking,
“Wow, those Seniors really are obnoxious,”
but now, I completely understand why.
The first and foremost reason why
senior year is simply fantastic is the sheer
fact that we are
seniors. Because
we are the oldest
group in the school, we really don’t have
anybody to be intimidated by, including
you, juniors. We are able to walk around
school with a sort of carefree attitude the
other students aren’t able to obtain quite
yet, which translates into us also having a
sense of superiority among the other kids.
I have found that I really don’t care what
shoe brand I’m wearing or how my hair
looks this year because I have found that
it just doesn’t matter. With all of us seniors
branching off into different directions
next year, we are all coming into our own
individual selves and are maturing into the
adults we are soon to become.
Being in this school for four
years has helped us build relationships
with our teachers and other staff members;
having that friendship with the adults in
the building makes for a more relaxed
environment at school. I know a few adults
in this school with whom I have built
trust, and I feel comfortable enough with
them that I can talk openly about other
subjects and know that they will help me
while abiding that trust. Also, by knowing
teachers for a certain number of years,
you are less likely to be yelled at if you
don’t have your passport upon entering the
bathroom!
Since many of us have finished
our graduating requirements, we have a
vast amount of class options ranging from
community service to art history. Didn’t get
to take that ceramics class you’ve always
wanted to try? Well, this is the year you are
able to try out all those quirky classes that
Yes
otherwise may not have fit in your schedule.
Internships and community service are two
classes that allow a student to leave the
building for a short period during the school
day, and this results in making the day go
by faster than the usual prolonged period
of time spent in the classroom. Most of us
remember our junior year as the year of the
“crying every night because I have eight
hours of homework” year. Don’t get me
wrong, we are given homework as seniors,
but with that stressful year behind us, we
have found that if we got through junior
year, we can get through pretty much do
anything. Time truly does fly when you’re
having fun!
Senior year is especially exciting
in the fact that it is almost a whole month
shorter than the rest of the school. Our last
school day is May 24, whereas the lower
class’ last day is the 19th of June. And,
snow days aren’t a burden for us! We are
immuned to making up days for inclimate
weather. So, Mother Nature, don’t be
shy to bring on the storms. Also, many
of our last days are filled with different
commencement activities, such as the
senior breakfast, the class trip to Canobie
Lake, and prom! In addition to senior
activities, our last two weeks of school are
dedicated to celebrating our true colors
with our “Unofficial” and “Official” Spirit
Weeks! We truly do have a whole list of
perks before the final “Hoorah” that is
graduation.
The last and possibly the most
obvious reason why senior year is a
fantastic year is the fact that it is our last
year in grade school, ever. No more sitting
in the cafeteria eating who knows what, nor
dreading having to walk down these halls
for another year once summer is over. Us
seniors really can’t complain about school,
because in just a couple more months, we
are out of here. Most of us have started the
epic countdown to our final exit of the BHS
building, and personally, I can’t wait. Some
of us have college to look forward to, while
others are planning a different route to start
our lives. Either way, this isn’t the end. This
is just a new beginning for us all.
By Will Crosby
Staff Writer
After three and a half years of
highschool, I feel I should have earned
some sort of break from this hectic and
stressful year. Alas, it seems the only
additionally awarded break will be leaving
this institution about a month early, which
isn’t that bad. But enough of what I
deserve. I am here
to tell you about
the drawbacks of
being a senior.
Maybe you thought as I did, that you’ll
have a nice easy fourth year. Well, you’re
wrong, and here is why.
The major issue is college. You
begin your senior year thinking “college is
next year, I’ve got time”. Sadly, starting
in September, you better get those college
recommendation letters going. On top of
that, you need to consider what schools
you possibly want to go to next year. Oh,
and you should probably figure that out
by October. Also, squeeze in some time
for filling out the applications; those are
important. College is a huge weight on
your shoulders for most of senior year,
right up until graduation. It’s basically the
seventh class of your senior year, complete
with homework and essays.
Seniors also contract quite a
laziness once September rolls around.
Senioritis. Now, I could tell you that this
“disease” afflicts about 84 percent of high
school seniors, according to the FDA, and
that it is the leading cause of the homework
deficiency throughout the United States.
But that’s just not true; it’s fictitious, and
just another term for laziness. However,
there are still real world consequences. Most of the time I just don’t
want to do my school work. I feel as if it
is a fruitless effort. Why learn when I will
be out of here in such a relatively short
time? But, that of course makes no sense.
Education is important, but apparently this
disease affects the neural pathways in the
brain that tell us learning is important.
Instead, my brain often tells me that
No
watching TV for four hours then taking a
nap is just as, important as homework.
At this point on your senior
journey, you have hopefully avoided the
death trap of senioritis and actually got
your college applications in on time. Now
you just have to deal with the price tag. A
nifty solution to bring down the price are
scholarships. These are probably the most
important things due during your senior
year. Yet, for some reason, they are the last
thing I want to do. Filling them out isn’t
even that bad. You just have to photocopy
a bunch and you’re all set. Maybe seniors
hate them so much because its an effect
due to Senioritis. If so, it could really help
“We spend so much of
our high school career
trying to get to senior
year, but for me, it
isn’t as brilliant as I
thought it would be.”
--Will Crosby
to find the cure, we know so little about it.
But that aside, scholarships are a hugely
important part of your last year. You could
literally pay for college with the money.
So my advice: fill them out early, and reign
in the money.
We spend so much of our high
school career trying to get to senior year,
but for me, it isn’t as brilliant as I thought
it would be. It is quite a lackluster year,
academically speaking. To me, senior year
is just another school year. We do get all
of these “privileges”, but to me, they don’t
outweigh the monotony that is another
school year.
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Reduce, Reuse, but seriously, Recycle
By Emma Gauthier
Staff Writer
Honestly, I cry a little
inside when someone throws
away a water bottle. Thwunk,
into the trash without a second
thought. Come on. The recycle
bin is right there, 30 centimeters to
the left. Yes, it requires effort, but
do you know what else requires
even more effort? Breaking down
plastic in the environment.
If someone were to take
away the trash can and bury that
same bottle in the ground, similar
to what can happen in a landfill,
a hundred or so years later, it
would probably still be there.
Scientists understand that in our
world today, every bit of plastic
ever produced is still with us on
the planet, an astounding amount
considering plastic has been
around since the late 1800s.
That
unfortunate
longevity has to do with its
makeup. Plastic is made from
petroleum, which helps to give
its appealing flexibility. Most
anything can be stored in plastic
and won’t dissolve the container-you’ve seen that episode of
Breaking Bad, right?--which
also means it doesn’t break down
easily. Partially, this is due to
plastic’s inability to chemically
mix with anything else, but also
because any petroleum based
product
won’t
biodegrade,
according to Discovery’s How
Stuff Works.
With all this plastic
laying around, collecting in heaps
on the sides of roads, beaches,
sidewalks--everywhere, Earth is
going to look like such a dump.
Ew.
The most important
point is this: do something.
Anything at all, that will cut down
the amount of plastic that is being
deposited into the environment.
There are simple measures that
anyone can take to help cut down
their plastic use.
They ask you paper
or plastic at the grocery store?
Learn to say neither. Bring your
own recyclable bags. They’re
generally pretty cheap, can be
found at most stores, and come in
a variety of colors and styles.
Bring your own water bottle.
Nalgene,
Bobble,
Brita,
Camelbak, you name it. Filling
up one water bottle multiple times
can save so many plastic water
bottles. It’ll help the environment,
and your wallet.
When you go out to
eat, bring a spare container to
Photo by Emma Gauthier
Recycling can go a long way to helping the environment, but only when bottles get discarded in the
right recepticle.
take food home in, as opposed to cut back on plastic baggies plastic. It’s usually made from
to using a plastic styrofoam one and plastic wrap. It does save corn, or some other type of
from the restaurant. You might you money, but by reverting to natural material.
look a little funny, but at least reusable containers, you produce The easiest action is to
you know you’re helping out the much less plastic waste.
keep recycling. It’s the foolproof
environment.
If you do have to use way to help keep our world
Buy less baggies. Try plastic, look for biodegradable greener.
The Little Things...
We Love...
Red Raider Pride
After four long years
roaming the halls of BHS, and
with graduation finally upon us,
I can say I am proud to be a Red
Raider.
There is no school
like Barnstable on the Cape
academically,
athleticlly,
or communially. BHS has
continually set the example for
large public high schools by
defining what it’s students should
strive for. There is nothing better
than the atmosphere created by
the school, with the painted walls,
award cases, and athletic photos
throughout the school, reminding
you that you go to a great school,
with even more outstanding
students. What other schools
have a full blown Astro Park and
take the time to put in a million
dollar turf field?
Even if
“having a
Red Raider Day” seems tough
because you have to wake up
at six in the morning, just be
thankful you don’t got to a
school that resembles a prison...
Taunton, B-R, Falmouth... And
realize that every day you have
the oppurtunity to learn or try
something new, whether it is
through all the clubs offered or
the AP classes being taught.
With that being said, I
feel like there is no other school
that could prepare me, or any of
my fellow seniors for the rest of
our lives, like BHS has.
Additionally, look at
BHS athletics and realize how
fantastic we are. Barnstable
football played for the State
Championship,
Volleyball
won another state title, as did
Gymnastics, while both Hockey
teams had great regular seasons
and noteworthy playoff runs.
If you want to talk about
school pride, look no further than
the Tribe Student Section, present
at almost every athletic event
home or away cheering on the
friends and their school.
So as you graduate go
out into the world, move up a
grade or whatever you choose,
take pride in your school.
--Mark Russell
Road Renovations
For the past month I’ve
had to leave the school from West
Main Street. instead of through
Route 28 because the massive
speed bump that was constucted
last year was damaged on one
side. In addition, various potholes
were spread around the road as
well.
However,
Barnstable
has finally fixed all of this and the
road is now paved, smooth and
pothole-free. No more worrying
about damaging the front end of
your car or colliding with another
car from using the opposite side
of the speed bump!
--Ana Coutinho
Nike Reuse-A-Shoe
Donating
to
the
community just got a little easier.
Nike will now take any old
sneakers and LIVESTRONG
bracelets and reuse them. All you
have to do is drop off an old pair
of shoes to one of the various
drop-off locations. Almost every
Nike store is used as a drop-off
location as well as some Converse
stores. Your sneakers may have
no more use to you, but they can
literally be turned into tracks,
tennis and basketball courts for
various communities. The shoes
are broken down into the rubbber,
the fabric, and the foam. They
are then seperated into grinding
machines. The rubber is melted
down for running tracks, the
fabric is used for padding for
baseketball courts, and the foam
of each shoe is used for the
springy surface of a tennnis court.
Every part of the shoe is used;
nothing goes to waste.
By
donating
shoes that are either too small for
you or are just really worn down,
you can help the environment
and communites to have brand
new recycled athletic surfaces
including tracks, courts, and even
playgrounds.
Get involved by holding
a shoe drive or becoming a fan on
Facebook of Nike Reuse-A-Shoe.
--Emily Penn
We Don’t Love...
School Bathrooms
There’s nothing worse
than going to the bathroom and
then having to weave in and out
of stalls to find one with that looks
like it might not be contaminated
with various diseases. I can attest
firsthand to the disgusting girls
bathrooms in BHS. Many of the
stalls don’t even have locks on
them. Not only is this incredibly
obnoxious, but the missing locks
have continuously been ignored
by custodial staff. I think it’s kind
of a problem when you have to
hold the door closed yourself.
There’s nothing worse
than when you really have to go
and you can’t even find a suitable
stall. But at least when you’re in
the bathroom you can catch up on
all the school drama. Apparently,
Emily liked Kevin but now she’s
into Johnny, according to the
juicy gossip scrawled onto the
stall wall. You also have to love
the almost disintegrated film we
get to use for toilet paper and the
cardboard-like paper towels that
absorb water as well as a sheet
of plastic. I also hate trying to
get a good look at myself in the
funhouse mirrors that have been
distorted by all the pointless
vandalism that’s been scratched
into them. I just want to see if
I’m having a bad hair day, I don’t
need to know if “Mikayla waz
here” or not.
I like to take pride in
BHS and it’s cleanliness, but I
have to say that the bathrooms
really aren’t a highlight. As
students, we should treat our
school like our own home. I don’t
know about you but I know that
if my mom caught me smoking
in my bathroom, not only would
I be in loads of trouble, but I’d be
scrubbing every tile for weeks.
So as a respectable student body,
let’s try to be a little neater in our
bathrooms and maybe we can
earn the locks back on the stall
doors.
--Grace Elletson
High Lunch Costs
When I don’t have the
time to pack my lunch at home,
there are generally two options:
go without, or buy from school.
Neither option is favorable. I’m
too starved by lunch block to
not eat all together, but the latter
option, while it feeds me, leaves
me broke after the school’s
exponential food prices.
In fifth grade, buying a
lunch from school was cheap, at
around $2.00. By middle school,
different lunch options were more
expensive than others, easily up
to $2.50. My freshman year it was
$2.75, depending on what you
ordered, and this year, a hot lunch
entree peaked at $3.00. What’s
even more of a bummer is that the
healthier options, like salads and
sandwiches, are even more costly,
at $3.50.
I suppose I’d be a little
less irked over high prices if I
felt I was getting what I really
paid for. It’s one thing to pay
more money for a salad with unbreaded chicken that I’m positive
really came from a chicken.
However, it’s another thing
to pay extra for chicken that’s
breaded and somewhat resembles
a chicken nugget--you can’t
exactly be certain it’s real meat.
I sympathize with my
parents when they complain about
gas prices rising. This is getting a
little ridiculous. As someone who
eats a school lunch on a pretty
regular basis, while still trying to
make healthier decisions, school
lunch costs add up, and can
become a decent financial burden.
--Emma Gauthier
opinion 5
Opiate Epidemic on Cape Cod
By Kayla Furtado
Contributing Writer
A secret disease is
spreading rapidly throughout
our town. It’s in our schools, in
our classrooms, in a little house
in Cotuit, and even a mansion in
Osterville. This rampant illness
is affecting the lives of millions
of people around the world.
The demographics of the users
are so diverse that there are no
specifications- anyone can fall
victim to this. Unfortunately, the
substance that causes the disease
is legal, so anyone can have
access, even those who shouldn’t.
The opiate pandemic is a serious
issue because more and more
pills are flooding into America.
Though awareness of
our national drug problem is
growing, the prescription pill
blight is easily swept under the
rug. It is estimated that over two
million Americans use heroin,
and this does not include other
opiates like Vicodin, OxyContin,
Percocet, etc. This issue is potent
and should not be taken lightly.
I remember being in the
eighth grade (about five years
ago), but I do not remember pills
ever being a problem. In fact,
I didn’t even know anything
about them. I didn’t know that
medicine the doctor prescribes
could be a hardcore drug. I didn’t
know painkillers could get you
“high.” I think we all could agree
that every year children become
more and more influenced from
the kids before them. In our very
own school, there are eighth
graders who have experimented
with opiates, and more than once.
Now, I’m not saying every eighth
grader or freshman are raging
drug addicts, but what I am
saying is that this prescription pill
problem has branched out and is
affecting our town.
Cape Cod especially is
experiencing an influx of drugs
like heroin. If you look in the court
report in the Cape Cod Times, the
majority of arrests are connected
to heroin, pills, cocaine, etc. In
addition, a counselor from the
Gosnold Addiction Treatment
Center of Cape Cod told me over
50 percent of patients are there for
opiate-related substances, most of
them being under 25 years old.
So, why all of a sudden
am I bringing this up? Well, the
other day I ran into a few kids who
are eighth graders at Barnstable
High School. As the kid lit his
cigarette, we talked about drugs
and how bad they were becoming
in our town. At some point,
I heard the word “percs” and
instantly, my heart broke. These
were fourteen year old kids!
These were kids my little brother
was hanging out with! Since my
brother is an eighth grader, I am
horrifically concerned. If these
are the new trends for kids as
young as my brother, then we
have some serious work to do as
a society. The scariest thing about
this specific addiction is that it’s
almost undetectable and so much
is left unsaid.
First off, do kids
even know what a “perc” is?
A percocet is usually a mixture
of acetaminophen (the main
component in Tylenol) and
Oxycodone (an opioid). In my
eyes, percocet is a medicinal
demon. Percocet is one of the
most widely used painkillers and
has an eye-opening abuse rate.
Percocets are opiates, so they are
very addicting. A more notorious
relative of percocet is heroin.
They are derived from opium
poppy plants. The difference
between heroin and percocet is
that heroin is illegal and percocet
is legal, but with a prescription.
needs time to adjust and heal
itself, and it’s only right to treat
yourself with that respect. Taking
that time will also ensure that the
skin of the earlobes will be free
of abrasions, which means you
can stretch larger and longer and
still return to your original size
eventually. It took me nearly a
year to reach my current size of
00 gauge (11 mm) and the time
allowed for me to fully decide
that this was a choice I wanted
to make, and also prevented any
unnecessary pain.
Tapers are for the actual act of
stretching only, and shouldn’t be
worn more than a few hours at the
most before they’re exchanged
for that size of plug. Wedge
tapers are much heavier on one
end that the other, and if kept in
can make your earlobes lopsided
and droopy and even more likely
to tear on that end. Not cool.
I’ve seen ‘percs’
replace a shining
smile with a lost
stare.
But, how can these little
pills be so incredibly addicting?
To sum up the scientific
explanation, basically, your brain
produces natural painkillers
called
“endorphins”
which
release dopamine (chemical that
gives a euphoric “high”).
However, when a person
is receiving natural opiates the
brain figures it doesn’t need to
produce its own so it stops. But
when the person stops taking the
pills, the brain is confused and
needs to adjust again. During this
period, the brain is beginning to
produce its own opiates again, but
the side effects are painful. Like
heroin, Percocet withdrawal can
be mild to severely painful. This
is due to your body being used to
feeling no pain at all so when you
stop taking the pills your body
starts to feel all the pain, but on a
more intense level. This synthetic
feeding of the brain is critically
toxic. Patients especially are
heavily advised on when and
how much to take when being
prescribed things like percocet.
It’s shocking that for
something so small, this pill can
carry a lot of weight. Pills bring
about a whole new lifestyle
and behavior. They can destroy
careers, families, relationships,
and be the demise of people. A
glimmer of the behaviors and side
effects of abusing prescription
pills include: nausea; vomiting;
physical
pain;
depression;
intensive
lying;
denial;
overbearing shame and guilt;
motivation to steal and sell things
to support the drug habit; financial
destruction; “pinned” (very
small) pupils ; a very sad family;
etc. The list goes on because the
scale is unbalanced. The harm this substance is
doing to America almost exceeds
the actual benefit of the drug. The
amount of pills hitting the streets
is dangerous! The regulation of
these pills is obviously not closely
watched because places all over
the country are changing. Our
very own Cape Cod is turning
into a drug pool that no one seems
to really notice.
I have done my research
because I felt I needed to. I know
a lot about this problem because it
affects me directly. My boyfriend
is addicted to percocets and is
currently working through the
recovery process. For the past
year and a half it has been an
exhausting struggle and all I could
really do was watch. Addiction,
especially to pills, is stronger than
most forces, even love. It is like
cancer; it cannot be treated, it can
only be cured.
I
have
seen
the
desperation this drug carries. I’ve
seen “percs” replace a shining
smile with a lost stare. I’ve seen
confidence be replaced with
weakness. I’ve seen this drug
take over and linger as the soul of
my boyfriend was almost sucked
right out of him. And it’s not just
percocets that have the capacity
to cause so much destruction,
it’s “benzos”, Vicodin, Adderall,
Xanax, Dilaudid, etc. This
epidemic is world-wide and
deadly.
I wrote this article
because knowledge is power. I’m
bringing this to a school level
because it affects us directly.
More drugs are being dumped
on Cape Cod and it’s time to
start protecting our youth. “The
most violent element in society
is ignorance,” so open your
eyes and be educated about the
prescription pill war because it’s
around you more than you think.
Gauging Safety of Body Modification
By Katherine Anzola
Contributing Writer
More and more recently,
I’ve been seeing kids in the
hall with enormous earlobes.
This form of body modification
involves the gradual stretching
of earlobes to the desired size.
I was certainly not the first at
Barnstable to stretch my ears,
the trend was happening long
before my participation, but it
seems that recently I’ve begun
hearing a different, more ominous
sort of conversation about
stretching. It’s commonplace
to hear “My ears hurt so much”
or “They’ve been bleeding” or
even, God forbid, “They smell”
in reference to stretched earlobes
in conversations around school.
Stretching has acquired a sort of
stigma involved with discomfort
and uncleanliness that’s worrying
and upsetting to me. To counter
this stigma, I’d like to present the
safer, cleaner side to stretching
that I know so well through a
series of tips and tricks that keep
my ears happy and healthy.
Slow And Steady Wins The
Race:
Body
modification
should be a test of patience, not
pain tolerance! Even when I was
transitioning from a 14 gauge (1.6
mm) to to a 12 gauge (2 mm) I
gave my ears at least two weeks
before stretching again. A body
Tools of the Trade:
Try to avoid materials
like acrylic that, while colorful
and cheap, can absorb bacteria
easily. I try to stick to stainless
steel when I can, which can be
easily sterilized, and provides a
solid, perfectly circular stretch.
Splurge when you can on balms
and topical aids like jojoba oil,
which keeps the skin of the
earlobes thick and healthy and
helps when going up to the next
size. Holey Butt’r is my favorite
brand of balm, and is fairly
inexpensive, about $6 a tin. It’s
found in most online piercing
stores and, oddly enough,
Amazon. It’s also important to
buy tapers in conjunction with
plugs in the corresponding size
when stretching to a new, bigger
size. I can’t count the amount of
times I’ve seen kids walking with
wedge tapers in their ears for days
at a time, like a fashion accessory.
Know The Lingo:
Many people refer to
earlobe stretching as “gauging.”
Unless you’re “gauging” how
impossibly cool I am, gauging is
never used as a verb that pertains
to body modification. Body
modification or stretching is the
process. The jewelry you wear
that are larger than earrings are
referred to as plugs. Plugs can also
be specified as spirals, tunnels, or
pinchers, depending on the type.
The actual word “gauge” is only
used to refer to size, tacked on
as a suffix after the number that
corresponds to the size on the
plug. She is a 2 gauge, I am a 00
gauge, etc. otherwise, gauges are
for cars.
Don’t Hate, Appreciate:
Finally, I love the
culture behind body modification.
Get to know where the tradition
of stretching came from by taking
out some books from the library
on the subject, or Googling it.
Knowing the history of body
modification is an enlightening
journey, and makes you love
photo from Google
A form of body modifying, ear stretching pictured.
your ears all the more. My latest
task involving body modification
was getting in touch with Darma
Zukirmi, the owner of Zuki
Imports, a Utah based company
whose owner periodically takes
trips to Borneo to buy traditional
brass ear weights from the
indigenous people there. The
Dayak people wear differently
styled weights in their stretched
earlobes to represent ferocity
in war, wealth, beauty and
other desirable attributes. The
research is a little time consuming,
but totally worth it. I have never
loved a piece of jewelry like
my traditional Dayak weights,
and being able to appreciate a
greater meaning behind my body
modification only helps me to
love my body and my choices
more.
6 Hot Button:
news
Squabbling Leads to Sequester
By Russell Brillant
Staff Writer
Beginning on March 1,
after numerous failed attempts
late in the fourth quarter by
Congress to prevent budget cuts,
sequestration took effect. This
marks a series of drastic spending
cuts which, according to the
Washington Post, are “aimed at
reducing the scale and scope of
existing programs rather than to
zero out any of them,” up to $1.2
trillion over the next decade.
Across-the-board is a perfect way
to refer to these cuts that will be
split between both defense and
domestic programs. The military
will see cutbacks on weapons
purchases and construction, and
Social Security and Medicaid
will be affected, as well as
basically every government
agency imaginable. From the
Department of Treasury, to the
Department of Education, to the
FBI, Homeland Security, the
Department of Defense, TSA and
Transportation, the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention,
News Analysis
NASA, and border security
and immigration enforcement.
Literally, almost anything that
can be named is seeing cuts, and
that means furloughs (temporary
unpaid leaves) for hundreds of
thousands, if not millions, of
government employees.
Even on Cape Cod,
some employees on Otis Air
Force Base, as well as the Cape
Cod National Seashore, will see
furloughs. The list, provided by
the Office of Management and
Budget, goes on and on, and gets
more disappointing the more it
is read. The White House has
even cancelled their public tours,
which date back to President
Jefferson (1801–1809), citing
budget cuts as the reason.
The sequester spending
cuts will continue to cripple
government agencies, be on
the mind of Americans across
the country, and become more
apparent each day, until our
leaders in Washington can agree
on a fix, which is still possible.
On March 21, just
before leaving for spring recess,
Congress passed a $1 trillion
measure to take some of the
immediate sting off some
government agencies, including
the Pentagon. A more permanent
fix will require bipartisan
agreement on a bigger plan,
which there has been none of.
Both
parties
agree
sequester cuts will hurt the
economy and may hinder the
government’s ability to provide
basic services, but disagree
on solutions. Democrats and
Republicans disagree on military
spending plans, as well as tax
plans and spending cut plans.
It is a never-ending cycle that
the American people must be
getting sick of watching, as it
seems our politicians stand idle
and stubborn in their ways while
common ground and solutions are
never found.
The recent sequester
situation was evident dating
back to 2011 at the passing of the
Budget Control Act, where it was
intended to serve as an incentive
for a deal to be made by December
23 that year to cut $1.5 trillion in
spending over the next decade.
After not meeting that deadline,
and continuing to postpone action
until the very last moments again
and again, continuing to raise the
debt ceiling without dealing with
the budget head on, and settling
on a half solution to the fiscal
cliff, the fact sequester even took
effect is a symbol of failure for
our leaders. It is like standing in
the road knowing a bus is coming
right at you, but not moving
because you are too busy arguing
with your friend. And at the last
second, you both take five steps
backwards, only delaying the
inevitable because you are not
moving out of the road, only
farther away from the oncoming
bus.
BHS history teacher, Mr.
Petze, agreed with this concept,
stating that “[The sequester] goes
back so long, they all knew it
was coming. It was a long time
coming.” Petze went on to note
that although there are many
negative aspects of sequester,
the fact that the deficit is finally
being dealt with is a positive. He
recalled his grandmother’s wise
words, “Money doesn’t grow on
trees!” and felt that Washington
had a mindset like it actually did.
“We do need limits,” Petze said.
He also suggested that
what politicians really need to do
is find compromise. Petze noted
that it’s like our politicians “are
in a constant state of elections,
always concerned with popularity
and polls, or one-upping each
other.” He went on to highlight
that the key is compromise, and
the finger pointing, scare tactics,
press, and constant bickering, is
doing nothing.
Congress’s failure to
find a solution is a representation
of how in today’s politics, partisan
ideals overrule compromise,
and everybody loses. There
was a time when compromise
was applauded, and the goal of
politics was to find solutions.
Republicans are steadfast on
certain issues, while democrats
are steadfast on others. Now, it
seems that politicians’ goals are
to do what their party expects of
them, and anyone who attempts
to reach across the aisle is
shunned. What we are seeing now
is a series of finger pointing and
blame games while no solutions
are being considered, no talks are
happening, no serious plans are
being proposed, and sequester
cuts are becoming more evident
every day.
ELL Classes Filled to the Brim
By Grace Elletson
Staff Writer
Pretend you took just
one year of Spanish as a freshman.
You know basic conversation
skills and how to count to 10.
You’re far from fluency. Then,
imagine you get thrown into a
whole new culture with brand
new people who all speak fluent
Spanish. Pretty terrifying, right?
That’s what beginning English
Language Learners have to go
through every year as more
and more and more students
from foreign countries come to
Barnstable High School. Not only
do the students go through major
adjustments, but so does BHS, as
the number of ELL students has
dramatically increased since the
beginning of the school year.
For the past several
years BHS has had roughly the
same amount of ELL students
each year, according to ELL
Department head, Mrs. Edie Graf.
But this year, that number grew
enormously. “We had four kids in
the beginner class in September,
by the end of September we had
25,” Graf said. “These kids are all
primarily non-English speakers.”
Mr. Bruce Robertson,
a math teacher at BHS has also
reported a jump in his ELL
students this year as well. In the
middle of the year he had three
new students join his Algebra One
class. The incoming eighth grade
class also spiked in the rise in
ELL students. This year, classes
that usually had just five or six
kids have doubled, according to
Graf.
The increase not only
affects the ELL students, but
mainstream classes as well.
Due to the surplus of students,
the excess students who have
a better grasp on the English
language have to get filtered into
regular classes. This means that
classroom aids are also busier
trying to help students who still
have difficulty learning English,
and being integrated into regular
classes. Robertson, who has an
aid in his classroom said that it
was “inconveinient at times,”
because of aids being busier and
having to complete different
tasks around the school such
as translating a meeting with
students’ parents. This increase
is causing the department to have
to hire a third ELL teacher for
next year because of overflowing
classrooms and busy teachers.
However, the number of student
aids will remain the same.
“Due to budget issues,
additional aids are not going to
happen soon, but we are very
fortunate for a new teacher
coming in,” Graf said. There has
been no word on any applicants
for the job so far, Graf explained,
but the position has been officially
posted.
As for why so many
students from different countries
are coming to BHS, it could be
for a number of reasons. Graf
inferred that maybe some families
were trying to escape political
unrest or that getting visas has
become a little bit easier. The
National
Clearinghouse
for
English Language Acquisition
photo by Grace Elletson
Every seat is full in an ELL class, due to surging enrollment of international students at BHS.
stated that in 2003-04 across
the United States there were
over five million English
language learners in schools.
In the past decade that number
has increased by 65 percent.
82 percent of these students
are native Spanish speakers
but according to Hopstock and
Stephenson
reports,
school
districts nationwide identified
350 different first languages for
for their ELL students.
Barnstable High seems
to be no exception, with a wide
variety of families coming from
many different areas such as
Brazil, Ecuador, Central America,
Pakistan, and Nepal. “It used to
be about 75 percent Portuguese,
now it’s pretty much split into
thirds of Portuguese, Spanish and
other,” Graf said.
“I like Barnstable High
School. Here I can learn more
English,” Sandy Genetoso, a
beginner student from Brazil,
said about the program. A fellow
beginner student from Thailand,
Areeya
Likhitcharoennukul,
commented, “It’s very good for
me.”
Senior Matheus Moreira spoke
about his experiences in the ELL
program in an essay he wrote
for his English class, stating,
“At school I had such a great
teacher. His name is Mr. Malec.
Everything I’ve learned came
from him. He was so dedicated
to help us that he started taking
Portugese classes. Taking those
classes, he showed us that
we could learn and he’d do
everything he could to help us.”
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7
From Crime Scenes to Classrooms
By Liam Russo
Staff Writer
Among the 15 schools
chosen by the Massachusetts
Biotechnology
Education
Foundation, Barnstable High
School was selected to receive
a biotech grant of just under
$17,000 for the upcoming school
year.
BHS has also been
part of a grant through Harvard
University
which
supports
the “Harvard University Life
Science Amgen Bruce Wallace
Biotechnology Program.” With
this separate grant, teachers can
use approximately $40,000 worth
of equipment each year.
Biotechnology is the use
of living organisms to develop
products, and Forensics is the use
scientific tests or techniques used
in crime investigation.
“Barnstable has the
population and infrastructure that
has potential for growth in the
biotech field,” said Susan West,
science department head at BHS.
Each Bioteach grant offers brand
new lab equipment and training
in new curriculum for teachers
in the selected schools; and the
Bioteach grant provides funds
for equipment specific to labs
referring to biotechnology.
According
to
the
MassBioEd website definition,
“The MassBioEd Foundation
is a nonprofit organization
committed to supporting science
and biotechnology education in
Massachusetts through school
programs, workforce training,
and lifelong learning.”
Biology classes have
slowly tried to incorporate the
biotech labs, but have not had the
budget to do them. But with the
new Bioteach grant, labs can be
replicated and used in abundance
with the proper lab equipment.
The grant will help run
six currentbiotech labs in AP
biology and several labs in honors
biology. The Harvard-Amgen
grant also provides all of the
solutions and samples needed for
labs, such as DNA and enzymes.
“The new technologies
can bring more variety in our
classes,” said Mrs. Elizabeth
Hanchuruck, CP2 and ELL
Biology teacher at BHS. The
equipment will be available next
September in classes at BHS.
Along with Hunchuruck,
two
other
teachers
from
Barnstable High School, Mrs.
Valerie Lateine and Ms. Joanne
Jarzobski chose to attend the
training this February for the new
labs that can be used within the
classroom.
With the existing grant
from Harvard, and the new
Bioteach grant combined, there is
the potential for a new forensics
class at BHS. Although it may not
entail the exact type of science
used on TV shows like CSI,
it will hopefully bring a new
modern science to Barnstable and
inspire students to discover all of
the different types of careers and
branches that science offers.
The forensics buzz has
already spread among teachers
and students. “Everyone wants a
forensics class,” said Hanchuruck.
photo by Afton Andreadis
Students in Ms. Davis’s biology class work on their daily assignments. With incoming BioTeach
grant money, students could be learning science through nonconventional courses, like Forensics
and advanced lab based courses.
The
sciences
at more interested in science, there’s
Earlier this year, Hanchuruck Barnstable have continued to a good chance they will decide
was also chosen by the National blossom with the new grants, to go into a science career,” said
Science Teachers Association to and BHS has embraced how the West
participate in a yearlong program sciences have changed over the According to the Mass
at the New Science Teacher years. With Smartboards, video Bio Ed website, the BioTech
Academy to enhance teachers’ presentations and computer industry has 53,273 resident
knowledge and teaching
simulations, students have been employees and numerous job
strategies in the classroom. introduced to a new world in opportunities. And it is considered
Hanchuruck is one of only two technological science.
one of the fastest growing sectors
teachers chosen from Cape Cod. Science
classes
at of the Massachusetts state
Every seminar is free and offers Barnstable now have a focus economy. financial support for those who on “problem solving and “Being able to use
attend. critical thinking, not so much biotechnology techniques can
“When I found out it memorization,” said West, adding open so many doors in Biotech,”
was free, it was amazing. Each “there is a lot more focus on how said West.
class is truly inspirational,” said we can help students in their
Hanchuruck.
future. If we can have students
FPS Students Go to Internationals
By Jillian Cahoon
Staff Writer
“Ocean
Soup,”
an
interesting title to a long scenario
writing piece that was about
ocean pollution, and what we can
do to fix it. Although it may seem
like an un-solveable problem,
several BHS students figured
out various possible solutions
at the Future Problem Solving
State Bowl on March 23. Several
students earned state recognition,
and some earned an invitation
to compete on an international
level at the FPS International
Conference.
FPS is a program that
Barnstable High School offers.
This year, five teams from BHS
advanced to the state competition.
Two scenario writers, junior
Emma Gauthier and freshman
Joseph Annis, advanced to the
international competition, placing
first in the state.
One community problem
solving team, consisting of juniors
David Orlando, Christa Mullaly,
Scott Finn, Leslie McKinnon,
and sophomore Gabe Rourke,
came in second in the state.
They may have a chance to go to
international competition as their
work is being reviewed again.
Almost every year Barnstable
receives at least one invitation
to internationals. This year, the
international competition is June
6-9 at Indiana University.
The
international
competition is an “eye-opening
experience” for students. They
are able to meet and work with
students from around the world,
Mrs. Christy Salley, FPS coach
said.
FPS is made up of three
parts. There are four-person teams
where students solve problems
that might arise in the future by
using a six-step problem solving
method. They read a scenario,
brainstorm possible problems
that could come from it, figure
out which is the largest problem,
write solutions to that problem,
rank their solutions based on a
set of self-developed criteria,
and then write an action plan that
explains the best solution and
solves the problem. The team
only has 120 minutes to complete
all of the steps. There are also
scenario writers who research,
explore, and use creative writing
to explain a problem within a
specific topic in 1500 words.
The final part is the community
problem solving, which is a
five-person team that identifies
a problem in the community and
informs people about possible
solutions to fix the problem.
“It is amazing to see kids
who have helped solve problems
in their own communities,” said
Salley.
Salley has been a part of
the program for about 14 years.
She has been to international
competition six times. She
believes that FPS teaches
students close reading and critical
thinking skills that they will need
in their futures. It is a “wonderful
academic endeavour,” she said.
As the coach, Salley helps
members work on the process,
and helps them to identify their
strengths. Salley also helps put
the teams together so they are
balanced with out-there thinkers
and organized writers. For the
scenario writers, Salley acts as an
editor. Emma Gauthier, scenario
writer, said Salley helped refine
her scenario writing piece to
make it “believable.” Students
are well prepared from their
younger years in the Gateway
program with Mary Anne Farley,
Salley added.
“It teaches people not
what to think, but how to think.
It’s fun, and more people should
do it,” Gauthier said.
This year at the state
competition, one team advanced
to the international competition.
Freshmen Noran Murphy, Ben
Falacci, Nick Cazeault, and
sophomore Liz Campbell placed
second in the middle division, and
will advance to the international
round of competition. Juniors
Colby Blaze, David Orlando,
Joe Egan, and Brendan Burke
placed third in the senior team
competition. Blaze also placed
third in the state for scenario
writing.
With the international
competition held at college
campuses, it is also great
exposure to colleges for students.
For many, it is their first time on a
college campus.
FPS is “rewarding, but hard
work. They embrace and meet
that challenge,” said Salley.
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By Cate Harrington
Staff Writer
School
Prom tickets on sale
The
2013
Prom
Invitations will go out to students
starting monday, Apr. 22 in all
senior TGAs. Chaperone and
special guest invatations will also
be avalible starting monday.
Tickets will be sold
during lunch on Wednesday Apr.
24 in the Jr./Sr. Cafe and after
school in the PAC lobby for $60
per person, they will be sold for
two weeks and end on Friday May
3. You must have a permission
slip accompanied with the money
to purchase your ticket, and can
be found in all house offices.
Harlem
performance
News Notes
Rockets for a performance at
the Barnstable High School
Gymnasium from 6-8. The
Harlem Rockets, a basketball
entertainment group will play the
Cape Cod Dream Team to benefit
current and future students at the
Cape Cod Community College.
All proceeds from the event
will go directly to Cape Cod
Community College scholarships.
Tickets will be available
at the door as well as the Cape
Cod Community College Box
Office for $8 per person. To
reserve tickets at the Box Office,
call 508-375-4044.
ARTpocalypse: Color
Explosion, senior art
show
BARNSTABLE- T h e
Barnstable High School senior
art show will take place May 3
through May 16 at the Hyannis
Harbor Arts Center. The opening
reception will be held on Friday,
May 3 from 6-8pm at the Hyannis
Harbor Arts Center at the Guyer
Barn, 250 South St., Hyannis,
MA.
The variety of art will
include paintings, drawings,
sculpture, computer graphics,
animated
art,
ceramics,
printmaking,
woodworking,
filmography, and fashion desgin.
The show will run
through May 16 and will be open
to the public daily from 2:30 to
5:00pm except on Mother’s Day,
Sunday, May 12.
Rockets Local
BARNSTABLE- Friday,
April 26, The Economics Club
at Cape Cod Community College
will be hosting the Harlem
tourist who come visit the Cape
in the summer time, going over
the bridge to get into Boston can
be a nightmare. But, for the first
time in 25 years, railroad services
will be available from Hyannis to
South Station on the weekends. The new train system
was set up in hopes to help
control traffic coming on and off
the Cape. Ticket prices and train
times will be available closer to
opening.
--boston.com
Not exactly. Due to the winter
weather in Massachusetts, many
schools took multiple days off
to ensure its students’ safety.
Because of this, classes will run
up until the very end of June in
school districts such as Sandwich,
North Middlesex Regional, and
Lunenburg. Some schools even
face sending students to school
over April vacation in order to get
the necessary 180 school days in
before the last day of June.
--sentinelandenterprise.com
B A R N S TA B L E Emerald Physicians will be
holding their 4th annual healthy
living expo, Vivapalooza on
Sunday, June 2nd from 10 to
4 at Barnstable High School.
Vivapalooza is a free event
which focuses on education,
empowerment, and advocacy
for all. This event showcases
healthy eating choices and
local communities resources
available on Cape Cod. This
event wll include healthy
restaruant
sampling,
kids’
activites, health screenings,
fitness
demonstrations,
live
entertainment, tai’chi and more.
There will also be a prize drawing.
Visit
www.
emeraldphysicians.com
for further information on
Vivapalooza.
B O S T O N - T h e
Massachusettes teen birth rate has
decreased more than 50 percent
since 1989 reaching the lowest
level on record in 2010 according
to a Department of Public Health.
The teen birth rate of
35.9 out of every 1,000 girls
within the age of 15-19 in 1989
decreased to a rate of 17.1 per
1,000 in 2010.
According to the report,
the only state with a lower teen
birth rate than Massachusetts was
New Hampshire.
--pressherald.com
Healthy living
Vivapalooza
Cape Cod rail service
slated to begin in May
HYANNIS- With all the
economies of Latin America and
Asia developing, and their energy
consumption rising, pressure is
put on the oil supply prices.
--boston.com
International
expo Mass. teen pregnancy at
all time low
State
Snow Days
news
BOSTON- As snow
days pile up, area schools study
options
It’s finally spring so
school must be over soon, right?
National
More gas pump pain
ahead
BOSTON- Even
though the United States has
increased the amount of oil it
produces and American drivers
are using less gas, the price of
gas continues to rise. It is estimated that by
May the price of gas will reach $4
per gallon. Experts say this is due
to supply and demand. With the
Short of money, Egypt
sees crisis on food and
fuel
EGYPT- Since
the recent fuel shortage in Egypt,
food prices have gone soaring.
Egypt is running out of the hard
currency it needs for fuel imports.
The shortage is raising
questions about Egypt’s ability
to keep importing wheat, which
is essential for bread supplies. It
is stirring fears of an economic
downfall at a time when the
government is already struggling
to deal with violent protests by its
political rivals.
--nytimes.com
continued
Technology
Boost
wireless network to only teachers
and school owned devices,”
according to Orr’s letter to
students.
At
the
moment,
Barnstable’s wifi is running on
a “band aid system”. It is very
“cheap, inexpensive wireless
access points that can’t handle the
sheer numbers of people nor the
bandwidth that people are trying
to access,” she said.
However, this is only
a temporary solution. Orr has
written a request for a $500,000
capital improvement project to
increase all of the infrastructure of
the wireless network. This means
photo by Russell Brilliant “new switches in the closets, fiber
Darwin Rivera and friends prepare as he asks Nikki Capeless to prom.
connecting our schools and an
enterprise wireless solution.”
“The $500,000 should
be coming to us as of July 1 so
we can start construction and
move the project along, and that
ideas during broadcasting class with 52 reasons why he loves it under a false story name and
includes switches and the wireless
one day that the dance poster idea her written on them. As the game doing whatever was required to
access points,” said Orr.
came to life. The proposal itself, went on, he thought she would make sure nobody knew. Carter
In addition, contracting
however, was done in classic Will notice the writing on them and was not with his future prom date
with a new bandwidth will also
Moore fashion. Moore went home begin to realize something was when she saw the ad, but saw her
not happen until July. Most likely,
that night from lacrosse with the going on. However, with all the after school that day and received
the project will not be finished
understanding that he had time people around the table and the a well earned hug accompanied
until September, Orr said.
to “leisurely” make the poster intensity of the game, somehow by a “yes”. The only downside to
Once the project is finished and
and head over to the dance class. she did not realize the messages the story, Carter stated, was that
ready to be used, Orr hopes that
Alarmingly, a phone call from were for her. It took a lot of “now I have to go to prom.”
students will use their devices
one of the girls in class alerted yelling by her friends to entice her Darwin Rivera may
appropriately and for educational
Will that the class was getting to take a closer look. McEneaney have had the most stressful prom
purposes only.
out an hour early. Leaving the remembers her asking, “Why proposal of them all. Rivera
two boys scrambling to get the is everyone laughing?” before popped his question to Nikki
preparations done, and by nothing getting a little embarrassed at Capeless on her seventeenth
short of a miracle, they did. Or so her own lack of attention. The birthday while she was in Mrs.
they thought.
last card was the proposal card, Leveroni’s English class. The
Once there, they could wrapped in a red bow. Once plan involved more than a few
not figure out which class was receiving the special card, friends, and Leveroni, who at
Hitchcock’s.
Luckily,
they friends began to cry, and Hickey precisely 11:15 that morning
guessed the right one, Fater accepted, giving McEneaney a asked Capeless to open the
walking in first before signaling in well deserved hug.
shades in her room at a window
Moore after spotting Hitchcock. overlooking the outside area of There were two choices
The rest is history, and Moore
the senior cafeteria. What she for an appetizer, four meal
received an “Of course I’ll go to
saw was Rivera, accompanied choices, and four dessert choices.
prom with you!” from Hitchcock,
by Barnado Thompson and Craig There were also many drink
followed by a hug, before taking
Whilby, holding a sign up towards choices like water, orange soda,
a deep breath of his own.
the window asking her to prom. coke, and others. I had a salad
Domenic Giovannone
Thompson held a teddy bear with balsamic vinaigrette for my
had another notable prom
with a happy birthday balloon first course. The salad was a large
proposal when he asked Molly
and Whilby held chocolates. portion. It was a nice variety of
McDonough. Giovannone, along
The window quickly opened
to the sweet sound of a “yes”,
with the rest of his hockey team,
had to give jerseys to a girl as part
muffled by screaming, and the
--Richie Carter freezing boys dispatched up to
of end of the year rituals. A friend
Capeless’s class so Rivera could
ran by him that he had access
to a machine that made jerseys, Richie Carter, with his prom receive his hug. The plan worked
and so the boys made a “fake proposal to Emma Gauthier, out beautifully, despite all the
one.” When Giovannone gave managed to pull off the most variables, and Rivera became the
McDonough his jersey, instead of sneaky and secretive of them all, talk of the cafeteria, who were
it being an average BHS Raider right under his date-to-be’s nose. looking on the entire time.
jersey, it instead said “Prom” on Carter’s proposal was done in
As time quickly runs
the front, “With Dom” on the Insight, unbenounced to her and out to find a prom date, BHS
back where the name goes, and almost everyone else on staff. seniors still without one should
a big question mark where the The idea came months ago when start considering their options and
number goes. Giovannone’s plan Gauthier, in a conversation with ideas. Remember that not every
went off without a hitch, and it Carter, suggested an Insight ad proposal needs to be as elaborate mixed greens with carrots and
left McDonough “shocked and would be a good proposal, which or bold as the ones these boys tomatoes. There was also bread
excited...she wasn’t expecting it Carter then laughed off, saying pulled off, but a little creativity and butter in a basket on each
at all.”
that it was “the stupidest thing may go a long way. The art of the table. After the salad, I had the
Cian McEneaney’s prom I’ve ever heard in my life.”
ask is absolutely an influential chicken with broccoli and rice
proposal to Sara Hickey was a However, secretly, he factor in securing a prom date, pilaf. The chicken was huge! It
great display of both creatvity immediately began planning and when dealing with something was cooked perfectly, and tasted
and perseverance. McEneaney it, conferring with only a few that will be remembered for like something I would get at a
dropped his question through necessary staff members. He the rest of your life, do not cut restaurant. The sides went well
a deck of cards and a game of conveniently got her out of corners. Find a girl, get a plan, with the meal. I didn’t even come
spoons. The game requires cards school one day during production and pull it off, BHS.
close to finishing the chicken,
to be passed around a table, and while staff members put the
because I wanted to save room
the deck consisted of 52 cards final touches on the ad, storing
for the final course: dessert. I had
Ask Away!
“The only downside to the story,”
Carter stated, was
that “Now I have
to go to prom.”
“It is my intention that
we’re going to buy whiz-bang,
super duper, high-end wireless
technology for this building;
in fact, for all of the schools,”
said Orr, “I’m trying to get
technology, whether it be an iPad
or a chromebook or something
like that, into the hands of every
student. I believe [students]
should have something 24/7 to
learn with.”
With this renovation
comes with hard work and
diligence. “People don’t think
how much work is required in
running a network but those are
the things we manage everyday,”
Orr said.
The
technology
department has more than
800 staff, 54,000 pupils, nine
buildings to manage and about
4,000 devices.
“I’m very proud of the
work that the tech department does
because they’re very responsive
and my number one goal is
to make sure that we provide
services so that students learn.
Education is very important to me
and I believe that technology can
really help kids learn and grow.
So I am a great supporter for
technology at Barnstable,” said
Orr.
Gourmet
Bistro Food
“The student
servers were lovely. They were
kind, and constantly checking
to see if we needed anything else.”
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the chocolate cake. The pieces
were large, like everything they
serve at the bistro. The frosting
was homemade. Everyone around
me was happy, and delighted with
their food.
The student servers
were lovely. They were kind,
and constantly checking to see if
we needed anything else. They
had professional guest checks
and trays like you would see at
a restaurant. You could tell they
cared about what they were doing.
The atmosphere was relaxing.
You couldn’t see the chaos that
was happening behind the walls.
The only annoyance of
the lunch was kids walking by the
door and staring inside. Although
I admit I would have done the
same if I saw what we were lucky
enough to have, but it certainly
took away from the peaceful
ambience.
The BHS Bistro did not
disappoint. It should be proud of
the quality in service and cuisine
it provides in the 1400s. It was
a wonderful break from school,
while still being in the building.
If you are given the chance,
definitely eat at the BHS Bistro
for only $11.
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features
10 Questions with
Becca Nydam
By Jenny Griffin
Staff Writer
1. What is your biggest fear?
“The undeniable fact that the
universe will no longer exist and
all of history will be erased... oh,
and spiders.”
2. If you could be any character
from a movie who would you
be?
“Dory from Finding Nemo”
3. What is your favorite quote?
“If you can’t handle me at my
Lindsay Lohan, you don’t deserve
me at my Beyonce.”
4. What is your favorite high
school memory?
“This moment right here, I’m
glad I paid someone off to get me
this gig.”
5. If you were to eat one food
for the rest of your life what
would it be?
“Cherry Garcia ice cream. I
could drown myself in it and die
happy.”
6. If you could have any
superpower what would it be?
“To have pizza shoot out of my
wrists, like Spiderman, but more
delicious.”
7. If you were to switch genders
for a day what would you do
first?
“Count how many people would
be checking me out because I
would look good.”
8.Who is someone that you
would want to meet?
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go across the universe and give
everyone hugs.”
9.If you could do anything for
the rest of your life what would
you do?
“Eat take out with my friends,
while talking with our mouths full
about things that seem important
to us at the time”
10. What is your least favorite
word?
“Moist. If someone uses it around
me I might throw up.”
photo contributed by Camille Buffington
Senior Becca Nydam strikes a
pose in her custodian costume
from Little Shop of Horrors.
“The Doctor from Doctor Who.
I could stay in the Tardis and
Alum: BHS Business Student
Starts Salon from Ground Up
photo by Emma Gauthier
Nicole Salas hard at work managing her buisness, Salon 700.
By Emma Gauthier
Staff Writer
Math students have said
it. History students have said
it. So have English and science
students, too. Every student has
been concerned at least once in
their school career whether or
not he or she is actually going to
use the skills they learn in class.
However, 2004 Barnstable alum
Nicole Salas uses the skills high
school has taught her every single
day as the founder, owner and
manager of Salon 700 & Day Spa
on Main Street, Hyannis.
At a young age, Salas
was inspired by her parents’ hard
work and dedication towards
their own small glass blowing
business called Salas Designs.
She says she spent a large portion
of her childhood “absorbing
and observing” her parents’
work, managing the store and
maintaining a strong work ethic.
She saw a “successful small
business,” and felt like “it was in
her genetics.” Looking back on
her childhood, Salas realizes now
that it felt more natural to be her
own boss. “I knew it would come
out somehow,” Salas said.
When
Salas
attended
Barnstable,
she
took a business course that
covered
communication,
money management, and the
fundamentals of running its
own small business—the BHS
Trading Post. After working in
the Trading Post for nearly six
months, selling everything from
coffee and bagels to tee-shirts and
hoodies, the class’s teacher made
Salas manager of the store.
“Everything that I did
there on a daily basis I do here,”
Said Salas, “inventory, orders,
paperwork; I’m very comfortable
doing it now.”
After
graduating
from Barnstable in 2002, Salas
spent two years at Cape Cod
Community College where she
broadened her knowledge of
business and marketing. Salas
worked in other salons for several
years, building up a repertoire of
managing experience, and getting
a feel for the salon business.
Salas eventually decided
to open a salon of her own,
utilizing some of the skills she
first developed in high school.
She created a business plan, and
figured out the products, pricing
and services Salon 700 would
offer to customers. The next
step was the location. At 19, she
earned her Real Estate license,
which helped her to determine the
perfect spot for the salon. Soon
after, design, construction, hiring,
website building and marketing
all ensued, pretty much all at the
same time.
“At a young age,
Salas was inspired by her parents’ hard work
and dedication
towards their
own small glass
blowing business called Salas
Designs.”
“In order to run a
business, you must know how to
juggle,” Salas said, as the many
components to her growing salon
were starting to fall into place.
But if there’s one thing she’s
learned, it’s that “things just plan
out,” meaning, not everything
went according to Salas’s original
plan, but still worked out in the
end. She had to redesign the salon
layout countless times to make
sure the layout worked with the
building’s specific needs and
utilities.
On Sept. 8, Salas’s
hard work paid off and Salon
700 opened for business, a move
she was criticized for at first.
Her friends and family were
concerned that business would be
slow because the tourism influx
wouldn’t be there in the fall, like it
had been in the summer. But Salas
felt that the unique blend of her
salon’s services and September
opening would help Salon 700
“slowly gain clientele” so that she
and her staff could spend “more
time with the customer, and work
out the kinks” that were bound
to come up. Salon 700 not only
offers manicures and haircuts, but
functions as a full day spa, with
services like the oxygen facial,
waxing, deep tissue and bamboo
massages.
Salas knew in the end
she made the right decision, and
is “happy with the progression”
of her Salon. She would like to
acknowledge her parents, Anne
and William Salas, best friend
Lindsay Busa, and boyfriend
Anthony Russo for all of their
help in making the salon a
success.
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Mama Marcotte’s Cooking Corner
Summer is on its Way!
With the promise of warm weather comes the desire for lighter, fresher dishes that won’t ruin your beach bod.
These recipes are filling and refreshing, but they won’t spoil all of that hard work you did all winter, either!
Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
From sixsistersstuff.com
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or sherry
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
halves – cut into 2 inch pieces
Fresh or can Pineapple cut into chunks
skewers (soak in water 30 minutes before
grilling)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions:
1. In a small bowl mix the soy sauce, brown
sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and
garlic powder.
In a Marinating dish, or ziplock bag, place the
chicken pieces and pour over the marinade, stir
until well coated. Cover and marinate in the
refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. 3. Soak
10-12 Wooden Skewers in a tall glass of water.
This prevents the skewers from burning during
cooking.
While it is heating in a small bowl mix
cornstarch and COLD water (Cornstarch
only thickens once!), once your marinade is
bubbling hot, add the cornstarch/water mix.
Bring to a boil until thickened and no longer
cloudy (this means the cornstarch is thoroughly
incorporated into your sauce).
4. Thread the chicken pieces and pineapple
onto the skewers. Now, you’re left with some
tasty leftover marinade.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the chicken
kebabs 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, or
until chicken juices run clear.
Baste your chicken a couple times while
cooking, or you can make a light basting sauce.
In a small sauce pan add the leftover marinade
over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
This dish is perfect with steamed jasmine rice
and a side salad!
photo from Google
These Hawiian Chicken Kebabs are delicious and nutritious!
Blackened Chicken and Cilantro Lime skillet.
3. Heat the olive oil for a minute over medium/high
Quinoa
from sixsistersstuff.com
Ingredients:
2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
½ Teaspoon of Paprika
¼ Teaspoon of Salt
¼ Teaspoon of Pepper
¼ Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper
¼ Teaspoon of Onion Powder
¼ Teaspoon of Cumin
1 Teaspoon of Olive Oil
2 Cups of Low Sodium Chicken Stock
1 Cup of Quinoa
Juice and Zest from One Lime
A Dash of Salt and Pepper
2 Tablespoons of Cilantro, chopped
photo from Google
Directions:
1. Combine all the dry seasonings in a small bowl.
Mix them together and then season both sides of
each chicken breast.
2. Add the teaspoon of olive oil to a large pan or
heat.
4. Add the chicken breasts to the pan. Cook for
seven minutes on each side with the lid on.
5. Add the chicken stock and quinoa to a medium
sauce pan. Bring to a simmer over medium/low
heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 to
15 minutes with the lid on, until all the stock has
been absorbed.
6. After the chicken breasts have cooked all the
way through, remove them from the pan and let
them rest for seven minutes before slicing them.
7. Add the warm quinoa to a large bowl. Toss in the
lime zest, lime juice, salt and pepper, and chopped
cilantro. Mix to combine.
8. Serve the sliced chicken breast on top of the
quinoa. If you find the blackened seasoning too
spicy, you can add a quick and easy avocado cream
sauce to cool it down.
Just place the flesh from an avocado along with two
tablespoons of Greek yogurt in a food processor
and puree until smooth.
The Blackened Chicken and Cilantro Lime Quinoa is to die for!
Striper Italiano
Asparagus Feta Fritata
Ingredients:
One 2lb boneless striper fillet
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Old Bay Spice (to taste)
Cilantro (to taste)
One 16 ounce can diced tomatoes
garlic salt (to taste)
Olives
Lemon juice
Ingredients:
12 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
2 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 eggs
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Dash salt and pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Contributed by Mark Titus
Directions:
1. Butter a large pan. (Preferably
one with a cover)
2. Brush both sides of the filets
with olive oil and lemon juice.
Sprinkle with Old Bay.
3. Place fish in pan and cover
with cilantro, sliced olives and
canned tomatoes.
4. Sprinkle to taste with olive oil,
garlic salt and Old Bay.
5. Cover and cook for 30 minutes
at 375 degrees.
From sixsistersstuff.com
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount
of water for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
Finely chop two spears; set remaining asparagus aside.
2. In an eight inch ovenproof pan or skillet, saute the
onions, garlic and chopped asparagus in oil until tender.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt and pepper; pour
into skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat for 3to 5
minutes or until eggs are nearly set.
3. Arrange reserved asparagus spears so they resemble
spokes of a wheel over eggs; sprinkle with feta cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 7 to 9 minutes or until
eggs are completely set.
photo from Google
An Asparagus Feta Fritata makes a great breakfast on any spring or
summer day.
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Cheap Eats: Bobby Byrnes
Comfort Food Done Right
By Cian McEneaney
Staff Writer
With
an
enormous
variety of restaurants on Cape
Cod sometimes its hard to choose
where you’d like to go out for
lunch or dinner.With great food
at a fair price, Bobby Byrnes is
a great locally owned option.
My brother and I dined there
recently and left fat and happy.
This self proclaimed
“eating, drinking and talking
establishment” has three locations
across the Cape. With locations in
Hyannis, Sandwich and Mashpee
it’s easily accessible. This time
around I went to the Mashpee
location because of convenience.
Nestled deep in the center of
Mashpee Commons, and with a
large green sign dominated by
a Celtic Knot, Bobby Byrnes
is not hard to miss. Walking through the
main dining room, you’ll notice
the walls are riddled with poetry
and philosophical sayings from
many different people throughout
the ages, giving you a little
insight before and during your
meal.
The menu is diverse
with a wide range of salads,
sandwiches, seafood, soups and
weekly specials with appropriate and cheese. At $12 a bowl, it
meals for all age groups. My may seem a little pricey, but the
brother ordered the hot pastrami portion is enough to fill you up,
and cheese sandwich ($9), which and the quality was superb. The
showed up at our table with a pasta smothered in it’s own three
generous portion of crispy, golden cheese sauce, topped with bread
fries. Cooked to perfection, his crumbs was just what I needed to
sandwich was thick with pastrami help me overcome my sickness.
and melted cheese making it It was just plain delicious. The
a simple yet delicious meal meal came with a side salad,
complemented by those crispy as I learned most of their meals
golden spuds.
do, topped with a light Italian
dressing (one of their many). The
salad was a great way to balance
out the meal.
I had no complaints
about the service whatsoever. Our
waiter was hasty with our orders
and very friendly and talkative.
He was always present with
another drink for us or ready to
take our order and then let us eat
our lunch in peace, only showing
up once or twice to check on how
our food was. He most definitely
earned his 20 percent tip.
The atmosphere overall
was great; it was very warm and
cozy with the fireplace, that while
not lit still added ambience, in the
main dining room. It’s a lovely
restaurant that leaves little lacking
in decor. The staff was kind and
Feeling a bit under the weather courteous adding to the comfort
I decided to order a nice warm and the food was delicious. I
bowl of homemade baked mac will most definitely be back there
13
soon.
It’s a lovely
restaurant that
leaves little
lacking in decor.
The staff was
kind and
courteous adding
to the comfort
and the food was
delicious.
Photo by Cian McEneaney
A mound of juicy and tender pastrami covered in cheese and
served with golden fries. This meal just screams eat me.
Parking Lot
Wars
By Afton Andreadis
Staff Writer
From the moment we
wake up in the morning to that
first bell we hear at 7:20 a.m.,
many students follow a strict
personal routine to start their
day. Parking in the same spot has
become just another step many
of us add to our early morning
schedules, but why is it that we
care so much about something as
simple as where our cars are left
for the day?
“I park in the second to
last row,” junior Taylor Alty said.
Alty added that both she and her
group of friends park in the same
spot every day, like many other
kids in our school do. Alty said
that she becomes aggravated if
she comes to school and finds
someone in “her spot”.
Many other students
like Alty refer to the space they
park in as “their” own spot, as if
there is a painted name on each
individual space in the lot. Like
Alty, Senior Tommy Grimmer
said “I get ticked off when kids
take my spot.” Students have
become so possessive over
their parking spaces that they
become infuriated when they find
someone else occupying their
spot. Senior Ella Sampou gave
a strong reaction when asked
about her parking space. “It’s my
parking spot. I’m a senior. It’s
mine. If you park in it, you die.”
Many have noticed a
divide among different grades
and social groups within the
various areas of the lots, with
many upperclassmen rushing to
occupy the very last rows every
morning. It seems as though
what should be used as a place to
simply park a car has turned into
a concrete jungle of cliques. And
parking in a different part of the
lot could result in many social
groups’ stares, and quite possibly
slashed tires.
“I felt weird parking in
the last row even though it was
the only parking spot left,” new
driver Maggie Pedicini said.
Pedicini, like many other newly
licensed drivers, finds the parking
lot intimidating when choosing a
spot those first few days.
Tommy
Grimmer,
unlike many other seniors, states
that he parks as close as possible
to the busport entrance. For some
strange reason, convenience to
the entrance is not something
that comes to mind when most
students are choosing where to
park in the morning. Students aren’t the only
ones who notice this pattern.
Assistant principal Scott Pyy
Photo by Molly Marcotte
Senior Tyler “Backseat” Bennett patiently waits for seniors Tony DaLomba and Sara Hickey to
settle their debate over who took their precious parking spots.
recognizes the segregation in the
lots as well. “All human beings
are creatures of habits,” Pyy said,
adding that the reason why he
thinks kids park in the same spots
every day is to provide a sense of
comfort, much like other patterns
of habit humans do.
“Patterns like this are
an
interesting
sociological
experiment,” Pyy said. Pyy also
revealed that many staff members
park in the same spots every day
just like students do.
Pyy is present in the
busport parking lot before and
after school both to help students
with car troubles and to provide
a safe environment in the lot.
Pyy said he enjoys patrolling
the lots and said that it provides
him and other adults an “...ability
to interact with students in a
positive way outside of the school
building.”
Whether it be the parking
lots or a hangout spot in school,
students collectively are not prone
to change. Even during harsh rain
storms or heavy snowfall, kids
still will park in their same spots,
even if that means having to run
through 15 rows of parking only
to be drenched in water from head
to toe. Maybe it is evolutionary;
maybe we are vicious predators
waiting to snap at the first prey we
catch moving into our territory.
Or quite possibly we could all just
have good ol’ fashioned parking
OCD. Whatever the reason may
be, it doesn’t look like we are
budging from “our” spots anytime
soon.
Mr. Pyy puts it perfectly:
“There are so much more
important things to be worrying
about than a parking spot. Taking
a different perspective once in a
while wouldn’t hurt.”
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Kruser Keller: Boy Genius
By Will Crosby
Staff Writer
If you happen to walk
into Mr. Mike Gyra’s room
during E block, you probably
won’t find him. Instead, you’ll
see senior Kruser Keller at one
of the lab benches hunched over
an assortment of electronics,
wires, and batteries. Keller takes
an independent study with Gyra,
building Tesla coils and all other
sorts of electronic gizmos.
“I’m building a vacuum
tube tesla coil. It takes 120 volts
from the outlet and turns it to
300,000 volts of alternating
current,” said Keller. He
described how different this is
from many other coils he has built
while “coiling”, the official term
for the hobby. The goal is to build
a coil that “looks nice and is also
efficient.” He hopes to increase
the arc length of his current
coil in Gyra’s room, and also
has run several demonstrations
for science classes, including
astronomy and physical science.
Now, he is using the time to work
on several projects for this year’s
Astro Jam.
Keller says he has been
interested in this field of science
ever since he can remember. “Early on I developed even helped a friend create an
an interest in machining and authentic lightsaber, down to the
electronics. My mom put a book millimeter.
in my hand at a young age, and Building a variety of
it happened to be non-fiction, so I technical projects in front of him
read and read as much as I could.” is tangible, and he said he finds
Today he still reads, it satisfying. “I like to create
learning as much as he can on the things that exist in the real world.
latest electrical news. Keller is Virtual stuff just isn’t fulfilling,”
passionate and meticulous about said Keller.
what he does, from making sure Keller also plans to
to oil every part of the machine continue pursuing these hobbies
before he begins, to putting that into college, hoping to go into
flathead screwdriver back in its electrical engineering at UMASS
drawer when he’s finished.
Lowell, but he is “not thinking
too far ahead just yet.” With that
said, he did mention that being
a power systems engineer at a
power plant would be a great job.
He also hopes he can run a small
machine shop on the side.
So next time you see
a flash of blue electric light,
followed by maniacal laughter
coming from the 2700s, don’t
--Kruser Keller fret. It would just be Kruser
Keller, constantly testing and
Aside from electronics, adjusting his Tesla coil for that
Keller also likes to machine and perfect balance between beauty
turn metal. This is the process and efficiency.
of cutting and shaping metal on
photo by Will Crosby
either a lathe or milling machine.
Kruser
Keller
shows
the power
Over the past couple years, he has
of
his
Tesla
coil
as
it
illumibuilt a multitude of things. He
has rebuilt another lathe, crafted nates a neon light.
beautiful brass flowers, and
“I like to create
stuff that exists
in the real world.
Virtual stuff just
isn’t fulfilling.”
Let the Summer Job Search Begin
By Zoe Calianos
Staff Writer
As businesses start to
reopen and beaches begin to
crowd, jobs on Cape Cod flourish.
Tourist season, despite the traffic,
opens up excellent opportunities
for summer jobs. Picking the
right summer job is complicated
because there are so many
options.They range from serving
food or scooping ice cream to
camp counseling or lifeguarding.
A common job for a
teenager is to work at a restaurant.
Many start out as a host or
bus person before becoming a
waiter or waitress. Bussing often
entails washing dishes, washing
bathrooms, and doing other odd
jobs. Once established at the
restaurant, it is easy to move up
the ladder to a waiter or waitress.
Maeve Mudie, junior
and Spanky’s Clam Shack
employee, said she loves her job.
“It’s a great restaurant to
work at because the people are
awesome and the food is great,”
Mudie said. Places like Spanky’s
Clam Shack and Sam Diego’s are
hot spots for teenage bus boys
and girls.
Another abundant job
opportunity is at an ice cream
parlor. Caroline Rugo, junior and
Ben and Jerry’s employee of two
years, said, “Serving ice cream
is a fun job. On Cape Cod in the
summer, there is a lot of business,
so we get really good tips.”
Places like Four Seas,
Jimmy’s, and Ben and Jerry’s hire
high school students to serve ice
cream, frappes, and frozen yogurt
throughout the summer. Also, a
known benefit of working as an
ice cream server is increased arm
muscle tone (although often only
in one arm).
Currently, there are also
jobs open at various inns and
clubs. Places like Oyster Harbors
and The Red Jacket Inn are
looking to hire high school aged
workers. Jobs at inns include
photo from Google
The tourist season on Cape Cod requires many businesses to hire.
photo by Zoe Calianos
Ice cream shops like Ben and Jerry’s hire many BHS students for the upcoming busy tourist
season.
stocking towels, cleaning, and
carrying bags. At clubs, like
Oyster Harbors or Willowbend,
jobs range from camp counselor
to snack bar attendant.
Another smart option
would be to take a job that will
be there year round. Chain
stores like BJ’s, K-Mart, and
Star Market offer such jobs, so
the money does not need to stop
when the summer does.
Lastly, there are various
internships that are available
here on the Cape. Places like
Emerald Physicians are looking
to hire interns, primarily to file
papers. Internships do not always
pay. However, taking a job as an
intern is a great way to set up for a
future career and get “real world”
experience.
Before embarking on a
job interview, however, there are
a few tips that Mrs. Mary Lyons,
Career Academy coordinator at
Barnstable High School, suggests.
First, do the research. Look up
the business in the Yellow Pages
or on google. It is important to
know exactly what the business
does before applying. Second, be
mentally prepared. Confidence is
a desirable quality for most jobs. It
is proven that acting self confident
can cause one to actually feel that
way. Third, look good and act
the part. Wearing conservative
clothing and appearing clean and
well-groomed will help create
a more professional or mature
impression. Lastly, be prepared.
Know the name and title of the
person who is going to be doing
the interview. Bring any items
that the interviewer may ask for
(resume, references, samples of
work).
Between
all
those
diverse opportunities and the
surefire tips, snatching a summer
job is a cinch. Whether it is as
a grocer or as an intern, there is
something out there for everyone.
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In Memory of Anthony Beverly
To my son...there is not a second that goes by that you’re not on my mind.
You are my heart and I love you. I thank God for blessing me with you. I
held you when you took your first breath, and held you when you took your
last. Anthony, I am so proud of you! You are an amazing brother and son.
--Anthony’s mother, Ms. Catherine Rose
Anthony was the best big brother you could have. He was kind and caring
for others. I really miss him, but I know he is in no more pain, so I am happy,
I love you, Anthony. See you soon. Rest in peace Big Bro.
--Love, your little sister Kristina
You're free my friend
you're no longer in pain
my tears fell down my face
Anthony had a lively spirit and a heart of gold.
thank God for the rain
He knew how to make you laugh and he was
I will see you again one day
an amazing friend. Anthony will never be
and behind those golden gates you will wait,
forgotten and he will be remembered forever.
God took you with grace and ease
From an age I can’t even remember Anthony and I
and even though it's not going to be easy
--Cooper Blaze, freshman
were friends, scratch that, “family”. He was that
we remember the man you were,
person to go to with a problem, and he’d have the
and
might
I add you looked handsome today
answer. “Family.” He didn’t look at me differently. I
Anthony was an amazing man. Every day he
as I was choked up with tears,
said to him, “I love you, Bro,” and he said it back.
came into TGA with a smile. He could brighten
blurred vision and an intense pain in my chest
“Family.” That’s what he was to me. “Family.”
anyone’s day. He will never be forgotten.
“God gives his biggest battles to his strongest
seeing you laying there peacefully is something
--Omar Pearson, senior
warriors.”
I will never forget.
--Ethan Chasson, freshman
Every step I make you’re there beside me
I miss you Ant
Anthony joined the Barnstable Youth Commission
this year and was an amazing addition to our team. He
and I wish it didn't have to be this way
Anthony was in my Challenge Day group this
was an extraordinary young man, and will be missed
but even though you're watching over us in time
year and I told him things I had never told
by all.
everything will be okay,
anyone before. As I cried, he hugged me like
Just
like
you
used
to
say
like the good friend he was. Anthony was such
--The Barnstable Youth Commission
when deep down inside there will always be a little pain. a smart, happy kid and I’ll never forget what
an amazing friend he was. I love you Anthony.
When there is rain there comes the sun
A thousand words won’t bring you back, I know beShine down big guy.
cause I’ve tried. Neither will a thousand tears, I know
you were the sunshine in everyone's day
because I’ve cried. Treasured in my heart you’ll stay
so when the sun shines bright
--Lexie Brown, freshman
until we meet again some day. Those we love don’t go
and there is a rainbow in the sky
away, he walks beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard
I know that's a sign from you
but always near. Still loved still missed and very dear.
I often talked with Anthony. He had a maturity
just know something
I love you, Anthony. The heartache never goes away.
for beyond his years. He was also incredibly
observant of human behavior. This pairing led
Ant, we all love you.
--Amber Lee Matz, eighth grader
him to be incredibly insightful. The insight
You earned your set of wings
was also delivered with an amazing sense of
you learned to fly to your paradise
humor. For these reasons I will always rejust promise me you will keep an eye out for all of us
member Anthony with a smile.
He was an inspiration for me sometimes. There are so
because you were just that kind of guy
many memories of him, he was such a good brother.
--Mr. Michael Sullivan, housemaster
Shine down Anthony
My favorite memories of him were when he smiled.
He was also very attractive. I give all the love to every
always remembered, never forgotten.
student. Thank you for all the great support you have
1~13~98 - 2~27~13
been giving.
--Leighanne Garlick, junior
--Anthony’s little sisters Kayla, Sierra,
Kristina, and Aniya
He was in my history class this year. Although I didn’t
really know him well, when he and I would talk he
wasn’t aggressive or annoyed. He was a nice kid. He
will be missed by friends and family.
--Matthew Storie, freshman
Anthony and I went to the same after school program called TNT. It helped
with homework and there were activities along with the program. One of them
happened to be bracelet making along with sewing, and he made me a bracelet
for me that said homegirl because in his eyes, I was his homegirl. He was just
an amazing friend to have, and we were always goofing around with each
other and always laughing.
--Leighanne Garlick, junior
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18 special f
Insight’s Seniors
Molly Marcotte
Likes: puppies, museums, Netflix, long car
rides, Fall Out Boy, soft serve, Jack Black,
TED Talks, Mr. Titus, the 90’s
Dislikes: math, pens that run out of ink,
humidity, Vanna White, disorganized
computer desktops, chipped nail polish,
MTV
What I’m looking forward to after
graduation: Exploring a new city.
What I’m going to miss: Partaking in
miscellaneous shenanigans with my
friends.
Bonus- Guilty pleasure: Pinterest
Cian McEnearey
Likes: hanging out with friends, my new
laptop, Breaking Bad, good music, video
games
Dislikes: spiders, rap music, people who drive
excessively slow
What I’m looking forward to after graduation:
Going to college and living alone in a different
city
Afton An
Likes: burritos, Mark Russel
ocean
Dislikes: dark/stupid bumpe
people make out in front of m
What I’m going to miss: All of my friends here
and the simplicity of my high school life.
What I’m looking forward to
Getting my own travel channe
Bonus- Where are you going to college?:
Becker College in Worcester
What I’m going to miss: My
laundry.
Bonus- It’s been real BHS.
Mark Russell
Likes: Tim Riggins, mac and cheese, ESPN,
Dave Matthews Band, country music, rolo
mcflurries, driving
Dislikes: the word ointment, Nickelback,
Nicholas Cage, Ohio St., salt and vinegar
chips
What I’m looking forward to after graduation:
Going to University of Maryland in the fall.
What I’m going to miss: Seeing friends in
school regularly.
Bonus- Favorite movie: Forrest Gump
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s Share Goodbyes
Richie Carter
Likes: The Total War series, reading, everything
Game of Thrones, Bioshock, The Walking Dead,
Shogun, good food, spending time with friends,
traveling, mocking my mother, D&D.
Dislikes: stupidity, ignorance, debt, being
woken up, deadlines, homework, having to
bring my own pillow to sleep in class, waiting
in a nonmoving lines.
Jillian Cahoon
Likes: pasta, One Tree Hill, my friends and
family, sleep, dance, One Direction, Chuck
Bass, Jacoby Ellsbury (New England sports
teams)
Dislikes: tomatoes, cherries, waking up,
immature people, Yankees, Taylor Swift,
seafood
What I’m looking forward to after graduation:
Sleep, catching up on my reading.
What I’m looking forward to after
graduation: starting a new chapter of my
life, not getting up at 5:30 every morning
What I’m going to miss: All the truly amazing
teachers that have made my time here a
wonderful expereience.
What I’m going to miss: my family and
friends, ACAD
Bonus: I want to travel throughout the world.
Soaking in as much historical knowledge as I
possibly can. I want stare out over the Bosphorus
and walk through some the greatest monuments
man has ever built.
ndreadis
Bonus- Something unusual: I am really
flexible and can put my legs behind my head
Will Crosby
ll, chapstick, the
er stickers, when
my locker
after graduation:
el show.
y mom doing my
Russell Brillant
Likes: driving, the beach, friends, great quotes,
working, music, smart/pretty girls who you can
have good conversations with.
Dislikes: people, bad relationships, stress, laziness
What I’m looking forward to after graduation:
Summertime. It’ll be nice to just unwind before
going forward.
What I’m going to miss: The routine. For so many
years, I’ve done the same routine, and it’s going
to be so weird to get out of it. I’m so unsure about
how everything is going to work out.
Bonus- Something I want to learn: sailing
Likes: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Tolkien,
movies, video games, board games, good
food, Stargate:Universe, Firefly, Battlestar
Galactica, Doctor Who, a warm hearth,
LAN party, and a good book.
Dislikes: The Great Gatsby, slow hall
walkers, Harry Potter, vegetables, parties,
loud music, hip hop, and those darn kids
on my lawn.
What I’m looking forward to after
graduation: Futhering my education and
exploring the world.
What I’m going to miss: The friendships I
have with teachers and staff.
Bonus- Countries I want to visit:
Vietnam, New Zealand, and Egypt.
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Seniors: Where Are They Going?
By Molly Marcotte
Staff Writer
Morecraft Sets Sail
Peabody is Princeton Bound
Senior Brooke Morecraft grew up in a
military family, so when it came time for her to
think about plans for after high school, there
was no hesitation for her about enlisting in
the United States Navy.
“I’m not a school person, I’m a people
person,” said Morecraft. “And I’ve always
known I wanted to serve my country.”
Both Morecraft’s parents were
in the United States Air Force, but for
Morecraft, her desire to engage in combat
ruled out the Air Force. Her initial interest was in
the Army, but at her time
of enrollment females enlisted in the Army were
not allowed to fight in combat. The Naval branch
has the widest array of opportunities for females, so
Morecraft knew that it was the branch for her.
“Joining the Navy has also given me
an opportunity to lead, which is another thing I
enjoy because I’m a natural leader,” Morecraft
added.
In fact, Morecraft advanced ranks
faster than the others enrolled with her and
quickly became the leading petty officer in
her region. In addition to her high regional
rank, Morecraft’s title includes Quarter
Master, which encompasses navigations and
honor ceremonies.
In July, Morecraft will report to Great
Lakes, Illinois for boot camp. While Morecraft notes
that boot camp is a bit intimidating, she has been
working hard to get in shape and is looking forward
to fully delving into her naval career.
Senior Nick Peabody was recruited to play football
at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey next
year. For Peabody, there was never any question that
he wanted to go to college. But there was never any
question he wanted to play football on the collegiate
level, either.
“I think it’s important to be committed
to something other than school,” Peabody said.
“Everyone needs a special passion.” And it was his passion for football that served
as the deciding factor for Peabody. After much research,
many visits and a lot of time thinking about his options,
Peabody was won over by the high level of commitment
and prestige that is characteristic of being a student
athlete at an institution of higher education.
“At a school like Princeton,
everyone does well academically, so it’s
more respected and serious to be a student
athlete,” said Peabody. “It gives you a
whole new depth and you’re known as
more than a ‘jock’.”
Peabody is excited and
thankful to have the
opportunity to attend a topnotch university after high
school that will allow him to pursue his passions,
and encourages others to find the school that
works best for them. Peabody added, “Don’t stress, if you’ve
worked hard it will work out. You might not get
into your top school, but you’ll end up somewhere
that works for you.”
Hoyt Says Bon Voyage
Pearson, James and Perilli
Get Technical
Senior Sarah
Hoyt applied to college, but wasn’t quite
sure what it was she wanted to
study or where she wanted
to go. After discussing her
options with her parents,
Hoyt decided to defer for a
semester. In late September,
Hoyt will be embarking on her
voyage to the south of France
and later Italy to volunteer on
a farm through program called
Worldwide Opportunities on
Organic Farms, or WWOOF.
“For me, it was a really
good option because I was so
indecisive about what I wanted to do
and this will give me a chance to experience life
and not jump into something I was unsure of,” said Hoyt.
Hoyt has become a serious advocate for the organic movement.
“[Pesticides are] designed to kill, and we put these things in our bodies,”
said Hoyt.
Hoyt hopes that living on an organic farm will show her the importance
of being self sufficient, in more ways than one. Of course, living away from
her parents in a foreign country is scary for Hoyt, but she is confident that
she’ll be able to sustain herself and thrive on the farm.
“It also shows us how to be self sufficient in growing the food we eat,”
said Hoyt. “We’ve gotten so far away
from that kind of lifestyle but [on the
farm] it will be really interesting to
see that still being done.”
Hoyt recommends exploring the
programs that are out there and notes
that there is bound to be a program
tailored to any interest.
“Think about what you want to
do for yourself,” said Hoyt. “Don’t be
afraid to do something that everyone
else isn’t.”
Seniors Omar Pearson, Stefan
James and Dakota Perilli have each
developed a passion for music; Pearson and
James have even been making their own
music since age 10. In their consideration
of where they would go after high
school this played a serious role in their
decisions.
“I don’t want to go to college if I’m not going to like what I’m doing,”
James said. “I want to go to college to do something that I love.”
From Berklee to business, Pearson, James and Perilli each considered
other options, but what it really came down to was their passion.
“I want to make music until the day I die,” said Pearson, who plans to study
audio engineering.
For James, lyricism is his intended field of study. Perilli dabbles in
both beat making and fashion, and is still undecided about which of those
interests he plans to pursue.
“Try different things, find what you’re comfortable doing,”
recommends Perilli.
For all three of these young music makers, The New England
Institute of Art in Brookline, Mass. is the place that will allow them to explore
their interests and follow their dreams. NEIA is an applied arts college, which
will allow Pearson, James and Perilli to gain the hands on
experience
and exposure that they’ll need.
“ W h a t
they’ll
teach
me and
w h a t
I ’ l l
learn
there
will
help
m e
when I move on after college,” Perilli said.
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Technology Use on Rise in Classes
By Alexandra Devine
Staff Writer
It’s 2013 and technology
has become almost critical
to everyday life. With major
technological advances such as
the Kindle and iPad, you have a
library at your fingertips and the
answer to any question you’ve
ever wondered, in the matter of
seconds. The possibilities with
these devices are endless, so
why not make use of them in the
classroom?
History teacher Cory
Eno had the same idea about four
or five years ago. “I got familiar
with Google Docs and realized
after using it myself that it had
the potential to organize even the
most unorganized person. I lose
notebooks and I watch students
lose notebooks and this idea of
keeping things digital and taking
away the clutter is good,” Eno
said.
Through Google Docs,
students can create documents
independently or work on them
with others through the “share”
tool. Also, when an assignment is
complete and ready to be turned
in, a quick and easy click of the
send button will do the trick.
Typing class notes and keeping
them in digital folders on Google
Drive is also an efficient way to
stay organized and it reduces
paper clutter.
Not only is Google Docs
a useful online academic tool,
but some teachers have begun
to introduce Edmodo to their
students. With Edmodo, students
can interact online with each other
and their teacher, ask questions,
post helpful study tools and
keep track of their school work.
Teachers who utilize Edmodo
also post homework assignments,
so if a student is out sick or forgot
to write down the homework
in their agenda, they can easily
access the assignment online. The
layout of this site is similar to
Facebook, making it easy to use
and understand.
“Some students spend so
much time online that [Edmodo]
becomes another social network,
so it’s not added work to them and
it doesn’t feel so much like school
work,” said Eno, an avid Edmodo
user.
Google
Docs
and
Edmodo can be downloaded onto
an iPad, phone or tablet, allowing
students to study and complete
work even without computer
access.
On the iPad, Kindle,
Nook, and other tablets, students
can download textbooks onto
the device and not have to worry
about lugging them back and
forth to school, or forgetting them
in a locker.
Senior Andrew Falacci
has taken full advantage of all
that his iPad can offer. “Primarily
I put all of my books on it,” said
Falacci, “I never have to worry
about leaving a book in my locker
and it’s easy to walk around
with.”
Some schools around
the country have already
photo from Google
Edmodo is just one online teaching tool becoming more popular in high school classrooms.
upgraded and their students use
iPads on a daily basis in school.
History teacher Brent Jansen
commented that, “[Technology]
is so ingrained in society, you
have to learn to adapt.” Like
Eno and many other teachers at
BHS, Jansen adapted to the new
technology and uses his iPad for a
number of different purposes. “It creates mobility
so no matter where I am, I can
be getting my work done,” said
Jansen.
With the recent Wifi
system crash due to too many
devices on the network, the
technology department has been
working on a bigger and better
system that could handle more
activity than the current one.
K12 Technology Integration
Specialist, Beth Knittle, said,”We
knew [the system crash] was
coming; we were trying to get it
done before it happened, but it
didn’t work.” Knittle added that,
“The new system we’re putting in
will be able to maintain thousands
of simultaneous users.”
A
concern
about
integrating
technology
in
the classroom is creating a
“technology standard”. The types
of devices available vary among
students and teachers and serve
different purposes. “If every
student could have an iPad, it
would be easier for teachers to
transition from what they’ve been
used to, to the new stuff,” said
Knittle.
By employing this new
technology, Jansen is “trying to
make things simplified and more
manageable.” However, Eno has
bigger dreams when it comes to
technology in the classroom.
“In my ideal classroom
there’s a Twitter feed during
a lecture. While I’m teaching
something, one person is looking
up something that they found
interesting and finding more
information, then tweeting a
link to it while one person is
commenting and another is
questioning,” explained Eno.
The “digital age” is
revolutionizing the way students
learn and new technology can
be extremely effective in the
classroom if only it were put to
use. The abilities of devices such
as the iPad and Kindle have the
potential to change the classroom
and the efficiency of students’
school work.
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By Zoe Calianos
Guess the Graduate
Staff Writer
This history teacher’s
likes include DJ’s wings,
Phish, and bacon.
This teacher enjoys
Bikram yoga and
teaches next door to one
of the others featured on
this page.
This soft spoken Enlish
teacher loves hiking,
biking and everything
outdoors.
When this teacher isn’t
simplifying logarithms
or guiding eighth
graders, she’s teaching
S.A.T. classes.
This teacher loves the
singer Seal and the play
Romeo and Juliet.
This teacher’s pet peeve
is when students pass in
unstapled assignments.
This history teacher
loves hockey, online
chess, and “Joke Day
Mondays”.
This teacher loves
history and the Giants,
and hates Ray Lewis.
This chemistry teacher loves “living in the
now” and also is rumored to slay vampires
in his spare time.
Answers: Kristopher Dumas, Tina Crook, Michael Petze, Amy Lucier, Mary Gagnon, Cory Eno, Maureen Mclaughlin, Michele Netto, Matt Norton
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Get to Know Your:
Foreign Exchange Students
By Cate Harrington and Emily Penn
Staff Writers
Olivia Li
China
Jose Poitell
Spain
Sean Skagestad
Norway
Sean Skagestad, junior, is
Barnstable’s foreign exchange student
from Norway. He used to live in Wisconsin
until 2000, and decided to come back to
the United States this year for academic
opportunities. “It’s always been a dream of
mine to go to high school here, college, too,”
said Skagestad. According to Skagestad,
school sports and academic focus are a
much bigger deal in America than Norway.
“People strive more for success here,” he
said.
While enjoying his time in the
United States, Skagestad has traveled to
New York City over the summer and to
Florida where he visited colleges.
What he misses most about home
is his family and the food in Norway,
although he now has some new American
food favorites. Skagestad loves American
pizza and is a fan of the Fatthew, the super
sub at Scotties’s Pizza. This sub is filled
with chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks,
and french fries all sandwiched onto garlic
bread.
This
year
Skagestad
has
played basketball and is currently doing
track, where he hopes to win the state
championship in shot put. He is a member
of Barnstable’s Rotary Club as well.
Skagestad hopes to return next year to
complete his senior year at Barnstable. “I
really enjoy this school, it’s very nice,” he
said.
Jose Poitell, sophomore, came
to Barnstable in August. Poitell is from
Spain, and it is his first time in the United
States. His dad came to America when
he was a kid, so Poitell wanted the same
experience. “Everything is bigger here,”
commented Poitell.
Before coming to the United
States, Poitell knew how to speak
English. He said everyone learns how
to speak English in school. Spending the
year here has greatly improved Poitell’s
English.
Poitell’s favorite American
food is hamburgers and fast food.
Poitell enjoyed his first ever experience
having Thanksgiving, since they do
not celebrate it in Spain. Christmas is
a bigger deal in Spain, so Poitell had a
different Christmas experience this year.
“I miss my friends and family,
but I’m not really sad,” he said. In
Spain, Poitell said their is no lacrosse or
the American version of football, there
is only what we call soccer. Besides
Spain’s football, basketball and tennis
are the other largely played sports in
Spain.
This year, Poitell spent
Christmas vacation in Florida with his
host family, where he went to Universal.
He also got to visit New York City this
year. “It’s really beautiful here. The
people are nice and I like that,” said
Poitell. “I’m having a lot of fun and
making a lot of friends.”
Sebastian Godenzi
Peru
Sebastian Godenzi is a 16
year old sophomore from Peru. He was
offered to do two exchange years, one in
America and one in Belgium, to improve
his English.
The biggest shock to Godenzi
was his first day at Barnstable High
School. “My first day in this school was
the most shocking day in my whole life,”
said Godenzi.
Godenzi explained that BHS
was so different than his school in Peru
because it is “way bigger” and “has a lot
of people.” He now loves the school and
has made many new friends.
Godenzi misses his friends and
the food in Peru the most, but also enjoys
American food. His favorite places to
eat are fast food restaurants, especially
Wendy’s.
Since arriving in August,
Godenzi has visited New York, Newport,
Providence, New Hampshire, Kentucky,
and Boston. His favorite, by far, was
New York City. He has also participated
in sport at BHS, running cross country in
the fall and swimming in the winter.
Godenzi
also
enjoyed
celebrating the American holiday of
Thanksgiving for the first time. He also
discovered Christmas isn’t the same in
the U.S. as it is in Peru. In Peru, they stay
up until 12 and watch fireworks, similar
to how the U.S. celebrates New Year’s.
The summers are Godenzi’s favorite
part of Cape Cod along with the people
here. Godenzi hopes to come back next
summer and maybe even go to college
in the U.S.
Olivia Li is an 18 year old senior
from northern China. This is her first time
in the United States and is enjoying it very
much. “It is a wonderful place,” said Li.
Li was first interested in coming
to the U.S. when she attended a lecture at
her school back in China. She thought it
seemed like a fun experience and she was
excited to meet new friends half way across
the world.
Even though Li had taken English
classes in elementary school, and watched
American TV shows such as the Big Bang
Theory, she had never spoken English
before, just read and wrote it. Speaking
English, and adjusting to American food
were the biggest changes for Li when she
came to the U.S. in September. Li says her
favorite American food in pizza, but she
misses dumplings, which she has all the
time at home.
Li’s favorite part about Barnstable
is the “beautiful scenery” and “lovely little
houses”. Since Li grew up in the city in
China, she was surprised by the large yards
surrounding most houses here. She was
also surprised to see how many high school
students drove their own cars because in
China, Li and her friends usually take the
bus or the subway when they need to get
somewhere.
Li was shocked by the big
celebration of Christmas in the U.S. In
China, the majority of people are Buddhist,
not Christian, so she had never experienced
Christmas before. The big holiday in China
is Chinese New Year, according to Li.
Barnstable High School is quite
different than Li’s school in China. In
China, they don’t have many organized
sports. People will just get together with
a group of friends and play, there aren’t as
many teams with coaches.
“I really like this school because
there are so many clubs and sports,” Li said.
During her visit in the U.S., Li has been to
Boston, made new friends, and even had
her first sleepover. She plans to come back
next year to attend college.
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Memories of My Homeland
By Ana Coutinho
Staff Writer
Moving and adapting to
life in the U.S. from Brazil was
one of the most difficult things
that my mother had to do. She
didn’t know any English, had
little money, and travelled here
by herself with three children: my
cousin who was 11, my brother
who was eight, and me just two at
the time. It was so hard but worth
it, my mother told me. The hardest
part was leaving all of our family
behind; the only family we have
here is my aunt and cousin and we
can’t visit Brazil often because it
is so expensive. I’ve only been
back three times, most recently
in February when I visited my
father for 10 days.
Before going in February,
I went twice: once when I was 11
and then when I was 13. I never
realized how exhausting it is
getting there: First my stepfather
had to drive my mother, little
brother, and I to Boston Logan
Airport, then our first flight was
an hour long to New York. From
there was our flight to São Paulo,
which took nine and a half hours,
and finally São Paulo Airport to
Maringa was our last flight that
was only an hour and half. It
was so hot when we got to São
Paulo that we had to go digging
through our bags and change in
the clustered airport bathroom.
When we finally arrived
in Maringa, where my dad met
up with us, it was very emotional
seeing him. Before this trip, I
hadn’t seen him in four years.
Maringa is more urban, and
where my grandma, aunts, and
uncles live. Quinta do Sol is more
rural so it was a great experience
to see both sides. However, no
matter where you are in Brazil
you can count on getting bitten
by mosquitos all the time and
sweating constantly from the
heat, and so I learned that there is
no point of doing your hair there
because it will get messed up
anyway.
It was summer when
I was there so the lowest
temperature it got to was about
photo by Ana Coutinho
Various Brazilian foods are spread on the dining hall table at the
recreational farm Ana visited.
70 or 80 degrees and since we
were in the middle of southern
Brazil there wasn’t any beach to
go to. But in every room there’s
at least one fan kept and blankets
are mostly limited to the winter
when it gets no lower than 55
degrees, which they consider
freezing. I showed pictures of
snow to my family and they
were so fascinated by it because
there is no snow there; they learn
about it in school and they know
what it is but the only weather
they experience there is rain or
sunshine.
The food is also quite
different from what I normally
eat in the U.S.. They eat four
heavy meals a day: breakfast,
an early lunch, a late lunch, and
dinner. The two lunches and
dinner usually consist of rice,
beans, meat, a salad, and Coke
or Guarana, a Brazilian soda.
For breakfast it’s always bread,
crackers, and pastels, esfihas,
coxinhas, pão de queijo and
coffee.
Pastels are bread fried
with either cheese or ground beef
in them, esfihas are folded pieces
of bread, baked with ground beef
or chicken, coxinhas usually have
chicken, spices, onion, parsley
and scallions in them and are
enclosed in a wheat flour batter
with potato along the inside and
are deep fried, and pão de queijo
are just round pieces of bread
that are baked with cheese in the
middle. These types of food are
all available in the U.S., but it
tastes nothing like it in Brazil.
Driving in Brazil is also
different than what I expected:
the legal driving age is 18 and the
majority of the cars are standard.
Only the wealthy people have
automatic cars. Some highways
are only a single two-way road
and cars are permitted to cross
over and in front of another car.
My mother hasn’t driven in Brazil
for a while so she couldn’t muster
up the courage to do it, but I don’t
Boys Hair Has Flair
By Zoe Calianos
Staff Writer
Here at Barnstable
High School, each day is a new
surprise. One may walk through
the doors one morning and find
the hallways filled with smirking
boys sporting mullets. Is it the
80’s? No. It’s just football season.
Or maybe, strolling into class,
flocks of boys with mohawks
catches the eye. Is there a biker
gang in town? Nope, that would
be hockey season. No matter
what the occasion, the boys of
BHS always keep it classy with
their array of hair styles.
Hayden Murphy, junior
and known hair entrepreneur, has
done it all. From what he calls
the “traditional long, shaggy,
70’s Dazed and Confused style”
to the mullet, Murphy’s hair
is never short of cutting edge.
According to Murphy, a new hair
style can really change the way
one perceives the world. “When
I had my mullet, I felt like I
was in a different decade,” said
Murphy of his favorite hair style.
Unfortunately, “you can’t rock
a mullet too long, unless you’re
Jason Frieh, or it just gets too
long,” said Murphy.
Jason Frieh, senior
and alleged starter of the mullet
trend, said that the mullet was
his favorite hair style as well.
It makes him feel good to bless
those around him with the sight
of his great hair. Frieh said, “It
also makes me feel more athletic,
more intelligent, bigger, stronger,
nicer, and just an overall better
person.” It took him six months to
grow his hair long enough to get
the mullet, and now he has gone
about a year without a hair cut.
Another
ambassador
of excellent hair, Jacob Palmer,
junior, is known for his stint
with the “monk-do” in his
freshman year. “Ben Bancroft
and I were watching Robin Hood,
reminiscing about our childhoods,
and we saw this image of Friar
Tuck. That’s how we decided,”
Palmer said about his inspiration.
He and Bancroft, also a junior,
dressed as monks freshman year
for the Halloween contest. They
took home the $100 prize that
year. But more than that, they
made a name for themselves in
the cut-throat world of boy’s hair.
Now, good hair comes in
all shapes and sizes. It is possible
to look extraordinary with an
ordinary haircut. Colby Burbank,
junior and living proof, sports the
classic buzz cut. He said, “It’s
cleaner. It’s to the point. It’s more
efficient.” Burkbank said the buzz
cut is not only soft, but the ladies
love to touch it.
Beautiful hair does not
just happen though. Burbank
admitted to using V Pro for Men
shampoo and Palmer to using
“lion mane shampoo with bald
eagle extract”. “If your shampoo
costs less than your car, you’re
doing something wrong,” said
Palmer.
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photo contributed by Ana Coutinho
Ana’s first time fishing was in Brazil and caught a 5-pound
Tilapia, a fish common in freshwater South American rivers.
blame her; my heart pumped
faster every time I watched a car
do this. In addition, along the
highways it’s just miles and miles
of open land where occasionally
you see farmers plowing the
fields. The scenery was so
beautiful and green in Maringa,
which is also known as “Cidade
Verde” or the Green City. My dad took me to a
farm with my mom, my little
brother, my uncle and my cousin.
It was a touristy type of farm
where there is a hiking trail, a
ranch to ride horses, a dining hall,
and a swimming pool. We spent
hours there laying in the sun,
talking and laughing and listening
to samba music and Michele Telo.
When it was time to ride horses I
was a bit reluctant because a few
years earlier I had ridden and
fallen off, but in the end it was a
great experience and a good time
spent with my family.
Leaving my family
was the worst part of the trip,
especially my dad because we
have a good connection even
though we live 7,500 miles apart
and I know it will be a little while
until I see him again. In the end,
many memories were made that
I could never forget and to say
that I had the experience to travel
out of the country for a third
time is a gratifying feeling. It’s
a wonderful place to live and it’s
so beautiful; however, I wouldn’t
move back. I’m so used to life and
the customs here in the U.S. but
visiting every once and awhile
would be just fine.
photo contributed by Hayden Murphy
Juniors Dereck Pacheco, Derek Estes, and Hayden Murphy show
off their killer hairstyles during the football playoffs.
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BHS Skydivers Take a Leap of Faith
By Jenny Griffin
Staff Writer
Imagine your toes are
hanging over the edge of a
makeshift plane and you hear
an assertive voice scream over
the wind “1..2..3 jump!” This is
what skydivers all over the world
hear as they step off into the open
sky, putting their life in the hands
of a thin parachute and good
judgement.
Barnstable students received
this same message when they
decided to try out the extreme
sport for themselves. “We made
three forward movements and
on the third one.. jumped,”
said Jonny Dray, senior, as he
recollected what it felt like to leap
out of a rickety plane and cascade
through the clouds.
Dray and his best friend,
Will Moore, also a senior, took the
risky jump last fall in Pepperell,
Mass. which is right on the border
of New Hampshire. Upon arrival,
many steps had to be taken before
the two could actually board the
plane.
First, they had to go
through a safety and procedure
class in order to learn the basics of
photo contributed by Will Moore
Seniors Will Moore and Jonny Dray take a picture in their final
moments on the plane, before dropping 10,000 feet to the ground
below.
skydiving and what to expect even to go wrong,” said Moore.
though they both agreed they had After the class, the duo
no idea what they were getting suited up and got on the plane
themselves into. “It was terrifying which was, according to Moore,
because before jumping, you had “held together by duct tape.”
to basically sign your rights away The actual jump was the next
agreeing that the company was step and the most feared of all.
not at fault if anything happened Dray explained how they were
kept up to date on how high they
were, and when it was safe to go,
they, attached to an instructor
and stepped off of the edge of the
plane.
Skydiving is for the
adrenaline junkie who isn’t
scared of taking risks. However,
jumping out of a moving plane
can make even the bravest
person apprehensive. “It was
like I thought I would die but
I knew I wouldn’t,” said Dray,
remembering the jump.
Another frightening
thought people have before
jumping is all of the things
that could possibly go wrong.
“I was really scared because
the person who was attached
to me had my whole life in his
hands,” said Moore. Contrary to
popular belief, few accidents or
injuries are caused by random or
unexpected equipment failure.
Despite all of the fears,
skydiving does have its perks.
After the initial fall, the parachute
is released and Moore described
the view as “breathtaking
wherever you are.”
“I’ve never seen anything
like it, you will never see a better
view than at 10,000 feet,” said
Moore.
Although the legal age
for skydiving is 18, some drop
zones allow 16 year olds to jump
with parental consent. Colton
Bergal, sophomore, was lucky
enough to be at a location that
allowed him to go despite his age.
Bergal went skydiving with his
uncle off of Chatham in August
of last year. Like other jumpers
Bergal said that jumping was
“terrifying, but the adrenaline
rush was great.”
Skydiving is not for the
faint of heart with its obvious
risks. However, the extreme sport
can in some ways be peaceful,
explained Dray. “The best part
was the feeling of being free.
Nothing to worry about, not at
home, or in school, or in life in
general. Just me, descending
through the air, not thinking.”
If skydiving sounds like
something that you would be
interested in, drop zones such as
Skydiving Cape Cod in Chatham
is a great local option for those
who want to experience the fall
but don’t want to travel far.
Stand Out Star: Jake Donehey
By Richie Carter
Staff Writer
Senior Boys Volleyball
Co-Captain Jake Donehey has
quite the schedule. In between
all the usual college applications,
scholarship forms, volleyball
practices and games, he has the
Challenger Club, and is training
to get his black belt in Tang Soo
Do. The question seems to be,
how does he do it all and keep up
his grades?
“It’s quite the balancing
act,” said senior Jake Donehey,
“ I have lots of late nights and I
often have to put more effort into
weekend planning.”
As volleyball captain,
Donehey
assumes
a
few
responsibilities,
the
most
important of which is encouraging
his teammates. “It’s about making
the team a cohesive force on the
court, but it’s not just captains
that have this role. Everyone
steps up and reminds each other
to do their best. We [the captains]
are just role-models for new
players.” Donehey attributes his
successes as a vollyball player to
the accessibility of the sport and
to Coach Tom Turco.
Five years ago Donehey
became a volunteer with the Cape
Challenger Club. The Challenger
Club is an organization with the
goal of enriching the lives of
physically and developmentally
disabled children and young
adults with numerous activities.
Set Up For Success
Donehey started as a volunteer in
the summer camp program. Over
time that volunteering turned into
a job, coordinating the summer
program. During the school year,
Donehey is part of the sports
programs the club runs, which
include soccer in the fall, baseball
in the spring, and a range of
indoor activities throughout the
winter. After years of doing these
activities and getting to know the
kids involved in them, Donehey
“couldn’t imagine not going.”
As
recognition
for
his impressive record both in
school and in the community,
Donehey has won the Daughters
of the American Revolution
Good Citizens Award. He is the
Massachusetts winner and will
go on to New England’s and if
he wins again, he will go on to
represent the region in D.C.
The toughest item on
Donehey’s plate is surprisingly
not volleyball or academics, but
a Korean martial called Tang Soo
Do. Having started back in the
fifth grade, he recently completed
his black belt exam, which he
describes as “more grueling and
more exhausting than the SATs.”
The black belt exams
only come around twice a year so
the pressure was on for Donehey
to obtain the belt before going off
to college in the fall. The exam
is approximately four hours long
and tested Donehey’s ability
to spar, and even the history of
Tang Soo Do. He will need to
photo by Molly Marcotte
Senior volleyball captain Jake Donehey, far right, also recently became a black belt in Tang Soo
Do.
demonstrate different series of
techniques done to demonstrate
one’s knowledge, comfort, and
fluidity of movement. Donehey
made it clear that these forms,
sometimes as long as 30 separate
techniques, require strenuous
memorization in addition to the
physical endurance aspect.
Even after Donehey
obtains his black belt he said he
will have had only learned a tenth
of the martial art. “There’s so
much more to learn.” However
you don’t have to worry about
Donahey
throwing
anyone
against a locker anytime soon.
Tang Soo Do, according to
Donahey, is a retreating martial
art. It’s designed to be used to
stop an assailant rather than to
attack someone.
“It does require a lot of
patience. You have to practice all
the time. People tend to drop like
flies as you move up into adult
classes. If you’re not committed
it’s not worthwhile,”
said
Donehey, “It’d be cool if I said
I was up at 4:30 practicing but
when I get home from volleyball
I just eat, shower, do homework,
and sleep.”
To the young potential
volleyball players Donehey
has some advice, “Why not
play? If you enjoy this sport
there’s nothing stopping you
from playing competitively. It’s
accessible. All you need is a ball
to practice skills.”
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Serving Up an Undefeated Season
By Liam Russo
Staff Writer
With every swing of
the tennis racket and blast of
the tennis ball across the court,
members of the tennis team hope
to build on their legacy as a tough
team to beat. With numerous
championships under their belt,
the girls tennis team knows that
they are a threat to win the state
championship this year.
After 21 years as head
coach of the girls tennis team and
a great string of victories at BHS,
Hedley Smith has moved on.
New head coach, Lou Giglio, is
excited to bring his strong tennis
background and inspiration to the
girls tennis team and he plans on
continuing the girls excellence
over the years.
Giglio taught nine years
at Saddlebrook, a tennis and golf
resort in Tampa, Florida. He was
also the boys and girls tennis team
coach at nearby schools in the
Tampa area and was awarded The
Tampa Tribune’s High School
Coach of the Year in 2008.
With an honorable
coaching background, Giglio
plans to bring “knowledge of the
game, enthusiasm and a passion
to share that knowledge,” to the
court.
“The Barnstable Girls
Tennis Program has been very
successful in previous years. I
plan to continue that tradition
and build champions both on the
court as well as off,” said Giglio.
Barnstable is set up
for a strong season this year
with remarkable talent among
all levels of the team. One of
the stand out stars this past year
was junior, Kristen Donnelly,
who has been the number one
singles player on varsity since
eighth grade. With strong tennis
genes that run in her family,
Donnelly plans to embrace her
commitment and sportsmanship
to her teammates this season. “I
think we had a strong season last
year and we will go just as far this
year,” said Donnelly.
With all the exceptional
talent on the team, the
expectations run high among
fans, parents, players and the
coach.
“I plan to take their
respective games to the next level
in terms of strategies and tactics.
With the depth of talent on the
team, there is so much potential
for the girls to have an undefeated
season for 2013,” remarked
Giglio.
Tennis
requires
in
depth conditioning and hand eye
coordination skills that can be
brought to each competition. And
although a winning team requires
a strong sense of competitiveness
it is also about the sportsmanship
and the relationship with your
teammates that shine through.
“My philosophy on
tennis is that if you’re not
laughing, get off the court,” said
Giglio. “I am very competitive
but we keep that in perspective,”
he added.
With their win at the
Southern Sectionals and their
semi-final placement at States
Above: Junior Gabrielle Riley takes a backhand as the Lady Raiders prepare for a match Below:
Freshman Taya Berler steps into a backhand shot. This year the team hopes to achieve more than
the year before, and hopefully win a State
Championship.
photos by Molly Marcotte
last year, the girls tennis team
wants to prove that their streak
can continue and can reach even
higher goals.
Spring Sports Schedule
April 23:
Boys Tennis vs. Cape Cod
Academy 3:30pm
Girls Track vs. Dartmouth
4:00pm
Boys Volleyball vs.
Taunton 5:00pm
Raynham 4:00pm
May 1:
Boys Baseball vs. Nauset
4:00pm
Girls Lacrosse vs. New
Bedford 4:00pm
3:00pm
Boys Baseball vs. Dartmouth 4:00pm
Girls Tennis vs. Dartmouth
4:00pm
Boys Track vs. Dartmouth
4:00pm
April 24:
Girls Softball vs. Durfee
4:00pm
Boys Lacrosse vs. Dartmouth 4:00pm
Boys Volleyball vs. Quincy
5:00pm
May 2:
Girls Tennis vs. Cape Cod
Academy 3:30pm
May 8:
Girls Lacrosse vs. Nantucket 4:00pm
May 3:
Boys Baseball vs. Falmouth 4:00pm
Boys Tennis vs. Falmouth
4:00pm
Boys Volleyball vs. B.C.
High 5:00pm
May 9:
Boys Baseball vs. Bridgewater Raynham 4:00pm
Girls Tennis vs. Bridgewater Raynham 4:00pm
Boys Lacrosse vs. Foxboro
4:00pm
Boys Track vs. Bridgewater
Raynham 4:00pm
April 25:
Boys Track vs. Brockton
4:00pm
April 29:
Boys Volleyball vs. New
Bedford Tech 5:00pm
April 30:
Girls Golf vs. Dennis Yarmouth 3:00pm
Girls Softball vs. Bridgewater Raynham 3:00pm
Boys Tennis vs. Bridgewater Raynham 4:00pm
Girls Track vs. Bridgewater
May 6:
Girls Golf vs. Cardinal
Spellman 3:00pm
Boys Baseball vs. Durfee
4:00pm
Boys Tennis vs. Martha’s
Vineyard 4:00pm
Boys Lacrosse vs. Bridgewater Raynham 4:00pm
May 7:
Girls Golf vs. Falmouth
May 11:
Boys Lacrosse vs. Hingham 11:00am
May 13:
Girls Softball vs. Plymouth
North 4:00pm
Girls Lacrosse vs. Dartmouth 4:00pm
May 14:
Girls Lacrosse vs. Sandwich 4:00pm
Boys Volleyball vs. Medfield 6:30pm
May 15:
Girls Golf vs. Nauset
3:30pm
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Red Sox Hope to Revamp
By Mark Russell
Staff Writer
As the spring slowly
emerges, so too does America’s
pastime: the Major League
Baseball’s long season. With
the smell of fresh cut grass and
ballpark hot dogs, fans all over
the country anticipate another
great season of baseball through
October.
If you even slightly
follow baseball, there is no doubt
that you have heard about the
ongoing Red Sox saga. Under the
management of Bobby Valentine,
the Sox crawled to one of their
worst finishes in recent memory,
ending the season with a 78-84
record, their worst finish since
1965. In Mid-August, the Sox
dumped their salary to the Los
Angeles Dodgers trading away
Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett,
Carl Crawford, and Nick Punto,
in return for prospects and
money. In addition to trading
nearly half of the starting roster,
the Sox management managed
to get rid of fan favorite Kevin
Youkilis to the Chicago White
Sox after he was angered with
how the team was being managed.
However, after this tragic fall
from grace, comes the rebuilding
period the Sox needed to once
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The Red Sox need to make room for younger players by trading fan favorites Jacoby Ellsbury and
David Ortiz.
again become title contenders for the Sox and, most recently, order to truly rebuild rather than
manager of the Blue Jays. In my just sign players for big bucks
like in 2004 and 2007.
As a general manager, mind, he has to keep the team in and blow it when they burn out,
Ben Cherington needs to take order and present a competitive like Gonzalez or Crawford.
an involved role in scouting and roster day in and day out if they The team did the right thing by
drafting young prospects, while plan to compete against the firing Valentine, but will need to
at the same time establishing a Los Angeles Dodgers or San trade fan favorites David Ortiz
core of veterans in the clubhouse. Francisco Giants.
and Jacoby Ellsbury to clear
My first recommendation up cap space and sign players
However, the clubhouse has been
an entire problem of its own. is to get rid of all the injury-prone with more potential. The perfect
This responsibility falls on John players on the team for young scenario would look like what the
Farrell, a former pitching coach draft stock or high prospects in Baltimore Orioles or Washington
Nationals have done, successfully
building the team in the draft,
while maintaining a strong core
group of players.
With that being said,
the team has a chance if they
offload the aging Ortiz and
injured Ellsbury, who have both
been nothing trouble for the
team. They have the chance to
build around Dustin Pedroia,
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and Will
Middlebrooks, while also having
the cap space to explore finding
pitchers to fill the depleted roster.
The season opened up
on the first of April with the Sox
beating the hated Yankees, who
also have rebuilding to do. that
was a great start. If Cherington
and Farrell are able to lead the
team effectively, the Red Sox
have the opportunity to reclaim
the American League East title
and make a run at the World
Series title within the next few
years. They don’t have the talent
just yet and, I predict, the furthest
they will make it this season is the
American League Championship
Series.
The Sox must have hope
that Jackie Bradley Jr. and Will
Middlebrooks will emerge as
stars and hope that their pitching
rotation stays healthy in order to
win.
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photo by Emily Penn
Senior Nuala Deely carries the ball up field while sophomore Sarah Boule
looks for a pass in a recent game against Falmouth.
photo by Cate Harrington
Senior James Burke has been solid on the mound for the Raiders
this spring.
photo by Mark Russell
Dom Giovannone,
senior, volleys the
ball at the net in a
match against DY.
photo by Molly Marcotte
Sara Hickey, senior, competes in the long jump for the track
team.
photo by Grace Elletson
Senior Max Willman cradels past a New Bedford defender leading the Raiders to victory.
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Perks of Reading a Classic
By Mary Anglin
Staff Writer
It’s the last block of the
day and your English teacher tells
you to take out your book. Every
student in the room groans when
they know they will be reading
Great Expectations as a class for
the third time this week. Unlike
everyone else, you’ve grown
to love the book (and don’t
even need to Sparknote it). As
a student, it can be difficult to
enjoy reading some book that is
one of maybe two hundred years
older than you, but most of the
renowned classics are valued by
the world around you and must be
taught.
Although the next book
in a popular series like Harry
Potter may have come out, it’s
important for students to have a
base of classic works. Over time,
what is defined as a significant
read in a curriculum can change.
Books like To Kill a Mockingbird
were written only 50 years ago
and may have not been taught
even in your teacher’s high school
education.
Another
idea
to
consider: whether or not you like
to read, you can take different
aspects away from the book.
If you love history, you may be
intrigued by a book like The
Great Gatsby, which captures the
essence of the roaring 20’s and a
time where America was obsessed
with luxury. Historical context
can help in other classes and
curriculum, which is sometimes
the intention of teaching a book
that may be a little more old and
dusty.
While
the
state
determines which books are
essential to teach, not all books
are considered classics. High
interest reads that are either newly
published or geared towards a
younger audience are sometimes
taught in lower level or older
English classes. Senior classes
lean towards contemporary works
and AP English classes don’t
even teach American authors like
Mark Twain, Edgar Allen Poe, or
John Steinbeck.
English teacher Maureen
McLaughlin
cherishes
the
classics she can teach. “I hope the
classics don’t go away. It would
be a travesty in our school system
without American authors.”
Because society and
its people never really change,
themes in some of the more
famous books are still valid.
Themes that show the ills of
society can still be applied to our
own lives, which is why teachers
have students make connections
with the stories. “Those themes do
not go away. They are absolutely
universal,” says McLaughlin.
Pride and Prejudice is an
example of being able to connect
with a novel. Main character
Elizabeth is pushed to get
married by her mother in England
in the late 1700s. Although we
don’t have the pressure to be
married off at a young age now,
it’s common for our parents
to be controlling in our lives.
The reason classics can stick
around so easily is their ability
to be interchangeable person to
person. There are usually several
messages in a novel, so even if
one theme doesn’t stick with you,
you can still pick up something
from the book.
Often there are even
allusions to classic novels
in society. Almost everyone
knows the story of Tom Sawyer
or Romeo and Juliet. Basic
understandings of some books
in our society go without saying
because most are taught the
subject in grades nine and ten. It
is easy to compare oneself to a
character in a classic novel or a
situation to a part of a plot line.
Books can join a society together
in many cases, especially when
the book is ahead of its time.
Books like To Kill a Mockingbird
challenge the normal views of
people and make them think
twice about morals and themes in
life.
Although it may sound
cliché, you shouldn’t judge a
book by its cover or write it off
before you’ve actually read the
content. Before you shelve a
book because it was published 80
years before you were born, look
deeper into the novel and try to
find a part of yourself or your life
in it. If your teacher is having you
read it, there’s probably a good
reason. Who knows? You might
actually find you love it.
Book covers from left to right: Pride and Prejudice, The Great
Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingird, Romeo and Juliet, Lord of the Flies,
Of Mice and Men, Macbeth, Wuthering Heights, The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn.
Bennett Combines Love for Art & Science
By Mark Russell
Staff Writer
When someone initially
thinks of computer science,
he may think of the great men
in technology that have come
before, like the late Steve Jobs
and the brilliant Bill Gates. What
doesn’t come to mind with this
field is an artist, but there is a
connection between them both.
Both computer science and all
forms of art require a creative
vision and the ability to think
conceptually.
Tyler Bennett is a multitalented student who excels at
his work in school, and plans to
major in computer science, but is
also an exceptional artist. After
taking a painting and drawing
class in seventh grade, Bennett
took a serious interest in art and
has been in an art class ever since.
Currently he is in Mr. Carl Lopes’
Fine Arts 4 class and has been in
his class for the past two years,
and has really begun to develop
as an artist, according to Lopes.
In the class, Bennett works with
everything from acrylics and
sculpture to sketching and pastels,
but says his favorite tool to use is
colored pencils.
With colored pencils,
he has made some of his favorite
photo contributed by Tyler Bennet
A colored pencil piece by Tyler Bennett, where he and his girlfriend are pictured at this year’s
Vegas themed prom.
works. The project that he said
stands out to him is the “Memory
Project where I got a picture of an
orphan and drew a portrait to be
sent to them.”
Additionally, in asking
his girlfriend to prom, “I drew
a picture of the two of us at last
year’s prom with the the Welcome
to Vegas sign in the background
with colored pencils,” because
this year’s prom is Vegas themed.
Lopes thinks of Bennett
as a realist, seeing as he likes
to paint images as real as
possible, emphasizing accuracy
with shadings, proportions and
flesh tones. Lopes believes
that Bennett’s strongest work
has come out of his portraits
especially his “glass and water
still life” that is currently on
display at the Town Hall or his
image of a hand pulling back
cloth. As a realist Bennett is able
to conceptualize certain ideas that
others may struggle with enabling
him work out any issues that may
arise in the classroom, but more
importantly in life.
In addition to all his
successes in the classroom and
with art, Bennett is a standout
member of the boys varsity soccer
team and has played all four years
of high schools, making him an
extremely well rounded student,
athlete and artist.
Bennett has no interest in
pursuing a full time career in art,
however would like to continue it
later on in life as a hobby.
Although
Lopes
believes Bennett could be very
successful if he wanted to pursue
a career in art, he is happy that
he is following his dreams.
Additionally, “His art training has
helped him think more creatively;
he can think outside of the box
and is confident with his own
ideas,” which will help him to
achieve whatever he chooses in
his field, said Lopes.
“Tyler is a hard-working
individual. Bright and intelligent
young man who is willing to work
hard to succeed,” said Lopes.
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By Richie Carter
Bioshock Infinite:
A World of Possibilities
Staff Writer
My frantic breathing
fills the speakers as I struggle to
find cover. Missiles, fireballs,
and bullets whiz around my head
as a horde of enemies attempts
to encircle me. Ducking behind
a building I cringe as I hear the
sound of giant footsteps and
mechanical propaganda enter
the arena. Rounding the corner I
see the first wave of underlings
coming at me, screaming. Most
of the mob has nothing more than
clubs but a few have machine
guns and open fire. Letting my
shields soak up the gun fire, I
cast a vigor, a spell like weapon
that unleashes a flock of crows
that begin to peck out their
eyes. A second vigor sends of a
cluster of fiery grenades into the
stunned mob, igniting the crows
and instilling chaos into the
battlefield.
Infinite is an excellent
game, well worth playing through.
The reason to play a Bioshock
game is the story. Infinite is
far from an exception, despite
awkward combat mechanics. In
fact, I’d say it is a hallmark in the
series. In the past I felt that I was
playing but a small chapter of the
story of Rapture, an underwater
dystopia, and that while my
decisions greatly impacted the
city I was still but a small player
in the grander scheme of the city.
Things would go on without me.
Infinite takes you to the city of
Columbia, a beautiful paradise
above the clouds.
Where
Rapture
is
famous for tight corridors and
tiny rooms, most of the fighting
in Columbia seems to take place
in wide open spaces. There is
something exhilarating about
zipping around a sky-line and
jumping on top of an enemy
before they even realize you’re
there. It is an amazing, but as
with much of the fun, combat it
is often ruined by mechanized
monsters.
I’m not one to generally
finish games but the story of
Rapture and now Columbia has
compelled me to the end and
beyond. The era of Infinite is
unique. It is incredibly refreshing
to play in such an underused
period of time. Set it the early days
of the 20th century, Columbia is a
city of idealism. Religion, racism,
quantum physics, and socialism
are all spread throughout the
game, but don’t worry, while
having a working knowledge of
psychology is helpful, it is by no
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You spend most of the game with Elizabeth, the daughter of the maniacal prophet Comstock
means a requirement to play the
game.
My biggest issue with
the game is a lack of choices.
Morality has long been a
hallmark of the series; I can’t
think of another series that has
tested me more in this regard.
For those whose first Bioshock
game is this one, let me give you
a prime example. In the previous
games, one would inevitably be
confronted with a choice to kill
a little girl in exchange for a vast
of power, or save her. It was
horrifying, but brilliant, in that it
makes you really consider how
far you’re willing to go in order
to survive in the game. Infinite
has no such impactful choices,
and it is an incredible missed
opportunity. Paired with a lack
of character customization this
substantially drops the replay
value.
In the end, Bioshock:
Infinite deserves great praise for
all it accomplished. The entire
game I felt as though I was
playing a well written page-turner
of a novel rather than a game. The
characters, while not perfectly
flushed out, drive the story. This
sounds obvious, but in the past,
Irrational Games has used the
setting rather than characters.
Despite its many flaws,
there hasn’t been a game in recent
years that I have enjoyed more. I
can say with all certainty that I’m
going to jump back into the world
of Infinite quite soon.
Let’s Play a Board Game:
Apples to Apples
By Claire Sawayanagi
Staff Writer
Optimum Players: 4-10
Playtime: 30-60 minutes
At first you may think
the words “misunderstood” and
“pigeon” may have nothing in
common, but in Apples to Apples,
it may be a winning pair. This
card game certainly lives up to
its motto, “A Game of Hilarious
Comparisons” and did not fail
to make me laugh several times.
This game was initially published
by Out of the Box Publishing, and
is now published by Mattel. In
1999, Apples to Apples was given
the name, “Party Game of the
Year” in Games magazine. It also
received the National Parenting
Center’s seal of approval in
the same year. Even though it’s
been around for a while, it’s still
popular with both children and
adults.
Apples to Apples will
make you think creatively,
cleverly, and even imaginatively.
The rules are simple.
Each player is dealt seven red
apple cards, with each of their
cards having a different noun
on it. The noun can also be
pronouns. One player begins as
being the judge, and draws one
green apple card, which has an
adjective printed on it. This green
apple card is placed face up on
the table, so each player can see
the adjective. Then each player
(except judge) chooses one noun
from their red apple cards that
best matches the green apple
adjective, and places it face down
altogether for the judge. The
judge then chooses which noun is
the best match with the adjective.
The player who submitted the
chosen card then takes the green
apple card to “signify the win”.
Each player then draws a new red
card to have seven again, and the
position as the judge is passed to
the winner of the previous round.
Then the process is repeated. The
winner of the game is the player
that accumulated the most green
apple cards.
Think the game sounds
boring? Here’s where it gets
entertaining. When none of your
red apple cards relate to the green
apple card, it’s time to think
outside the box. The judge will
most likely choose the card that
is the most creative, humorous,
or the total opposite. If the green
apple card read “irritating”,
the judge may choose the noun
“shopping” rather than “crying
baby”, just because the judge
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Apples to Apples isn’t a game of what’s right or wrong, but rather what gets the most laughs.
believes it is a better match.
To spice up the game, there are
other variations of the directions. In “Apple Turnovers”,
the roles of the red and green
cards are switched, with players
having to use adjectives to
describe the noun. “Crab Apples”
is when the judge chooses the
red apple card that is the most
distinct to the green apple card.
Even harder, “Apple Potpourri”
is when each player chooses one
red apple card from their deck
before the judge turns over the
green apple card. Then the judge
chooses the winning red apple
card. This game never gets sour!
Apples to Apples comes
with 108 green apple cards, and
over 300 red apple cards. Don’t
fret if you’ve become addicted
and have been playing for
hours, because there are several
expansion packs with all new
nouns and adjectives to choose
from. There are also different
editions, such as kids, Disney,
Jewish, Bible, German, Spanish,
and more.
Apples to Apples is
great to play with your family and
friends during power outages, or
even on the beach. Maybe after
playing you will learn some new,
unusual vocabulary!
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The Road Goes Ever On
By Will Crosby
Staff Writer
I am a nerd. If that
wasn’t clear after three years on
this newspaper writing about
movies, board games, and video
games, now you can confirm
your suspicions. It’s not a bad
thing. In fact, I think it is the
greatest thing about me. Simply
put, I love being a nerd.
One central aspect of
my nerdiness is my obsession
with the works of one J.R.R.
Tolkien. If you don’t recognize
the name, he is responsible for
penning the books The Lord
of the Rings and The Hobbit,
as well as many posthumously
published books. Now if you
don’t recognize those books,
then I just don’t know what
you’re doing reading this
column.
Tolkien’s work has
had a huge influence on me. It
is why I took up such an interest
in creative writing; he lead me
to love fantasy, and also to get
into role playing games like
Dungeons & Dragons. I spend
hours listening to Lord of the
Rings music, pretending I’m
off with Gandalf in the depths
of Moria, or high on the top
of Minas Tirith chatting with
Aragorn, or in the heart of the
Shire, smoking my pipe with
Bilbo. Tolkien’s works give
me goosebumps. When Eromer
storms Helms Deep, I feel like a
sports fan when my team wins a
championship. It is truly a part
of me.
For the past couple
of years I have been pouring
over Tolkien’s works, soaking
up every ounce of history,
geography, and culture that
his books put forth. Recently,
I have started reading the
Middle Earth “history books”,
which are basically Tolkien’s
notes typed up and organized
by his son. They offer up some
fantastic knowledge. Each note
he made is carefully recorded,
so you can see exactly what
he was thinking when he
wrote specific passages. The
appendixes of the three books
are chock full of family trees
and important dates, as well as
other events not described in
the books.
Tolkien is, in my
opinion, the founder of modern
fantasy. He reinvented countless
races, including elves and
dwarves, and even invented 14
languages, two of which I am
learning, and one that I can read
pretty well. And these are not
just simple letter substitutions,
there are root words, past,
present, and future tenses, as
well as sentence structure. He
also invented several iconic
characters like Gandalf and
Bilbo Baggins. Tolkien makes
fantasy reality, and makes me
think that if I stepped out my
door, I wouldn’t know where I
would be swept off to.
The Lord of the Rings
movies are also a huge part of
my life, and what eventually
lead me down the whimsical
and fruitful path as a nerd.
These movies showed me that
if you tell a great story and
have the passion to do it, you
will succeed. Peter Jackson,
the director of the movies,
wasn’t exactly an award winner
before Rings. These movies,
in conjunction with Star Wars
convinced me to become a film
director, and hopefully inspire
others with great stories.
Tolkien has also been
a huge part of my life, I just
didn’t know it. I make it a point
now to read The Hobbit a few
times a year, and The Lord of
the Rings at least once. They are
good stories that make you feel
warm, spirited, and befriended.
If you’re interested in getting
into Tolkien, read The Hobbit
or catch the Rings movies, you
won’t be disappointed.
I think no matter what
I will always be a nerd, and
Tolkien’s work will forever be
a huge part of my life.
Tolkien Crossword
Words)
17. Heir of Isildur, and a
Dunedain Ranger
18. Legolas’ home territory.
19. Mine under the misty
mountains, now run by
goblins.
21. The Second LOTR
book. (2 Words)
24. Entrance to Mordor. (2
Words)
25. The dark land.
26. Sauron’s old fortress, in
Mirkwood. (2 Words)
27. Director of the critacally acclaimed LOTR trilogy.
(2 Words)
29. Saurons fortress. (2
Words)
32. Love to mine, drink,
and live underground. Gimli is one.
33. One of the many Ringwraith mounts.
36. Sarumans dwelling.
37. The history book of
Middle-Earth
38. The First LOTR book.
(4 Words)
Across
2. A great kingdom of Men.
6. Durin’s Bane, a creature
of shadow and flame.
8. Giant spider who lives
by “the stair”.
9. Thranduil, Elrond, Legolas
11. “I’m going on an ad-
venture!”
13. A small creature that
enjoys, gardening, the
smoking of pipes and the
drinking of ale.
15. The Baggins estate. (2
Down
1. “My precious” chanter.
3. The ringbearer
4. Journey, adventure.
5. Speak friend and enter.
7. The ring of power. (2
Words)
10. Hometown of Frodo,
Sam, Merry, Pippin, and
Bilbo.
12. The realm of the
horselords
14. The White City. (2
Words)
16. Gandalf is one, a low
20. Mithrandir.
22. The Third LOTR book.
(4 Words)
23. The Lonely Mountain.
28. Number of languages
Tolkien invented.
29. The son of Denethor
Steward of Gondor.
30. Elf respite near the
misty mountains.
31. Ringwraith synonym.
34. Talking trees.
35. The Baggins’ gardener.
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Camo: Backwoods or Runway?
By Grace Elletson
Staff Writer
It seems that the “new
color” trending in BHS isn’t
really a color at all -- it’s camo.
Students are sporting hunting
camo as well as hunter’s orange
clothing. Whether this idea was
spurred by many up and coming
“country” reality shows, such as
Moonshiners and Duck Dynasty,
or just a swing in popular fashion,
boys as well as girls are catching
on to this new trend.
photo from Google
Camo is also surfacing in prom
dress trends.
Camouflage has been
used for decades in order to
conceal and disguise. It’s purpose
is to break up an outline and to
create the illusion of a depth
that’s non-existent. For hunters,
there are many different types of
camo that are strictly designed
for different scenarios, whether
you’re hunting from a tree stand
or down in the swamps. Despite
it’s helpfulness to hunters,
students seem to just wear the
pattern because they like it.
“It’s me,” said senior
John Doherty. “I have so much of
it, so I wear it.” Doherty is known
for sporting camo from head to
toe, being the avid hunter he is.
He explained that although he
likes the pattern it’s not so much
of a fashion statement but a tool
for hunters. He said that if you
hunt you should wear it, but if not
then it’s probably not the style for
you.
“It seems like you’re
a poser when you don’t do
anything at all,” sophomore
Chris Holler explained, referring
to non-hunters who wear camo.
Holler also hunts, but doesn’t
wear camouflage to school or
even when he hunts, preferring
to wear hunter’s orange himself.
The orange serves the opposite
photo by Grace Elletson
purpose of camouflage, and
makes it so that the hunter is Camo clad senior John Doherty shows off his flashy, camo concealed ford F-250. It seems that camo
visible to other hunters in the has popped up in automobiles trends as well as clothing trends.
woods for safety precautions. hunters. She explained that there’s style of camouflage, but it might hunters that camo should stay
Another big trend in the no difference between boys and not be long until you see hunting in the woods rather than being a
style of camo is the increase of girls wearing camouflage.
camo styles strutting down the highlight in fashion week.
girls wearing it around school. However, it appears that catwalk as well. Many hunters “I think it’s a good
According to the most recent practicality and purpose are not seem to be distraught by this pattern” Katie Frazier explained,
federal government five-year the only reason camo is popular change in the rugged, country going with a “why not?” state of
survey between the years 2001- outside the hunting community. pattern. “I don’t think it’s a good mind about introducing camo into
05, 72 percent more females are The high fashion world is taking idea for fashion; it’s just not the the high fashion world.
hunting. Junior Katie Frazier, notice of the popular pattern. right way to wear it,” freshman,
who hunts herself, said that girls Many celebrities have been seen and fellow hunter, Paxton Reed are fine to wear camo if they’re wearing the mainstream military said. He agrees with most
Breaking Down ‘The Bachelor’
By Jillian Cahoon
Staff Writer
You may know the
famous phrase, “This is the final
rose tonight.” Or you may have
heard of the show where one
person dates 25 men or women,
and thought how does that work?
While the idea of fame may be the
reason for entering The Bachelor
for some contestants, most are
there for the right reasons.
This past season with
Sean Lowe, the attractive
insurance agent from Dallas,
Texas, was entertaining. He stood
for everything The Bachelor
represents. He was mature, goodlooking, ready to find his wife,
sweet, and funny. The image of
him taking his shirt off throughout
the show wasn’t terrible, either,
(I admit I have a slight crush on
Sean, too, but who doesn’t?) This
season, the seventeenth of the
show, was entertaining and one of
the best. The dates were amazing.
They traveled from the mountains
of Canada, to the beaches of Saint
Croix, to the finale stop, Thailand.
There was a world record for the
longest on-screen kiss broken,
bugs eaten on the side of a street,
and a couple of pranks, like an
actor pretending to be a crazy exboyfriend of one of the girls.
To go with all the happy
and loving times, there was, of
course, drama. That drama started
and ended with one name, Tierra.
Tierra was a crazy, controlling,
immature girl who showed one
side to the girls and another side to
Sean. She was always crying and
making a scene to get attention.
Finally, the day we all had been
waiting for arrived. Tierra was
told to leave after another one of
her breakdowns. I was ecstatic,
along with the rest of America.
In her exit, she told cameras how
she let the other girls take away
her “sparkle”. What she didn’t
know was that even her famous
eyebrow has its own twitter. After
photo from Google images
Bachelor Sean Lowe left many
broken hearts in his wake this
season.
her time on the show, news of her
engagement to her ex-boyfriend
broke out. So to that, we wish the
best to whoever is brave enough
to put a ring on that finger.
In the end, Sean had
two great girls (Catherine and
Lindsey) to choose from. He
chose to propose to Catherine,
and to that I hope they succeed
in their relationship. They are
scheduled to have a TV wedding
in the near future, although no
date is yet set. For now, Sean is in
Los Angeles working on Dancing
with the Stars.
Many
people
are
skeptical of the process of The
Bachelor. How can someone
date all these people at once, and
narrow it down and ultimately
propose to one after a two month
period? It may sound weird, but
it is just another way to meet
someone. There may be many
failed relationships, but there
are many failed relationships no
matter how you meet someone.
There are several Bachelor
success stories. Trista and Ryan
Sutter, from the first season of
The Bachelorette, have been
happily married for 10 years and
have two kids. Molly and Jason
Mesnick, from The Bachelor
season 13, had a different
experience after Jason proposed
to Melissa Rycroft, but then
changed his mind to Molly on the
After the Final Rose show. Molly
and Jason have now been married
for three years and just gave birth
to their first child together, a girl.
Ashley and JP Rosembaum were
on The Bachelorette season 7,
and got married in December.
Besides the success
stories from The Bachelor
and Bachelorette shows, there
have been many successful
relationships
through
The
Bachelor Pad, a competition
reality show in the summer
between past Bachelor and
Bachelorette contestants, and
through Bachelor reunions.
Cape Cod’s own Chris Lambton
married his wife Peyton, whom
he met through the Bachelor since
she was a contestant on a previous
season. Bachelor Pad has been
cancelled for the remaining time,
and won’t be airing this summer.
So, the next time you
are scrolling through the channels
and come across a show where
roses are being handed out one by
one, make sure you stop and see
what it is all about. I assure you it
is addicting, but worth the time.
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By Richie Carter
Staff Writer
Barnstable
High
School’s Little Shop of Horrors
is a must see. Don’t hesitate,
don’t think, just go. If musicals
or plays in aren’t your cup of tea
let me reassure you that the price
of admission, just $10, is better
spent here than at the movies. Even though I’m a
senior, I rarely go to plays. I can
honestly say that not only did I
not mind spending my evening in
the PAC. I found myself laughing,
tapping my feet and thoroughly
enjoying myself. Overall, Little
Shop of Horrors is a phenomenal
production mainly because it kept
me entertained.
Little Shop of Horrors is
the tale of a flower shop on verge
of bankruptcy in the destitute
Skid Row. Mr. Mushnik, the
proprietor of the flower shop,
played by senior Gabe Fater, acts
as a pseudo father to employee
Seymour, played by junior
Charlie Nash. Seymour strives
to gain both wealth and the love
of his fellow co-worker Audrey,
played by senior Danielle Parkka.
The ambitious Seymour finds a
Little Shop Blooms
arts, etc.
one-of-a-kind plant that brings
with it trouble and fame in equal
doses.
Little Shop showcases
a wide variety of talent. The
comedic and musical chemistry
between Fater and Nash is
obvious in their dynamic duet
that seemed to focus less on the
singing and more on the humor.
The two seem to instinctively
understand that while Little Shop
is a musical, hitting those notes
perfectly wouldn’t be worth a
dime without the laughs.
“I can honestly
say that not only
did I not mind
spending my evening in the PAC.
I found myself
laughing, tapping
my feet and thoroughly enjoying
myself.”
photo by Molly Marcotte
Mr. Mushnik and the Doo Wop girls listen as Seymour is interveiwed about his plant, the Audrey II.
Senior Will Moore
gave me a wonderful surprise as
the dentist Orin Scrivello when
he appeared on stage with his
leather jacket, greaser hair, and
pelvic thrusts. Moore plays a
superb greaseball of a man as he
abuses Audrey again and again
throughout the show, to the point
where during one mighty slap
the entire audience nervously
glanced at each other to convince
one another it wasn’t quite real.
Parkka acted and sang
beautifully as Audrey. She has
the accent, lines, and singing
down fabulously, but her meek
character lacked the spark of
spontaneity and humor that the
other cast members yielded. I
think it has a lot to do with Audrey
being a whiny, self-loathing,
one dimensional character who
allows herself to be pushed
around repeatedly. She’s just too
easy to dislike.
Cian
McEneaney,
senior, plays Audrey II and he’s
also known The Voice. He was
the voice of the plant during
the show and my oh my what a
voice. It’s a crowd stopping room
silencer of a baritone, though it
was tough to hear during the first
portion of the play. Then again
with two thunderous words “feed
me” McEneaney did make babies
cry and me laugh with glee at the
bloodlust in that voice.
Little Shop of Horrors
has a dark sense of humor that
sometimes tows the line just
before being inappropriate. But it
is worth embracing this darkness
and laughing, after all it is a
comedy.
arts, etc.
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BHS Poets Are
Slammin’
2013 Winners
First Place:
Dorothy Diaz-Sullivan
Second Place:
Lily Bunyea
Third Place:
Caleigh McDonald
Madison Driscoll
and Alli Nickerson
Honorable Mentions
Chris Holler
Virginia Ohlson
Jade Lobas
Meaghan Donnelly
Madison Childs
Hibizi Amponsah
Maria Vicente
Scott Girvan
Jake Johnson
Tylar Curnin-Naylor
Adam Haris
Sydney Maddox
photo by Molly Marcotte
Eighth grader Olivia Price performs her poem entitled “Dylan”
at the Annual Poetry Slam on Monday April 8, 2013.
Seeing
Stars
Thanks to all the poets
who participated and
to all the teachers who
make the Annual Slam
such a success.
arts, etc.
Sweet
Sounds
By Liam Russo
Staff Writer
At 6:45 I arrived at what I
expected to be a seemingly quiet
Thursday night in the chorus
room at Barnstable High School
for “Death By Chocolate”. But
when I entered the room I was
delighted to find myself in an
intimate nightclub atmosphere,
full of sweet smelling chocolate
lingering in the air. Fortunately
snagging the last ticket before the
performance sold out, I was able
to catch a terrific seat, front and
center, with a view of all of the
performers.
One of my favorite parts of the
show was the nightclub scene that
was set for the performance. With
lights dimmed and spotlights on
the performers it really felt like I
wasn’t at the high school. It’s nice
to think that an ordinary orchestra
room can be transformed into
such a realistic club feel. Decked
in red and black costumes,
designed by Barnstable’s own
Genny Cote, sophomore at BHS
and saxophonist, the jazz lab had
a classic look that added to the
intimate atmosphere of the show.
But of course, the chocolate
cannot be forgotten. Each table
had individual plates full of
homemade cookies, chocolate
covered strawberries and pretzels
and freshly baked cupcakes. I
never realized what a wonderful
match music and chocolate were
but after many years of great
success it’s clear that I’m not the
only one who enjoyed the combo.
Warming up the audience with
the song, Nasty Bit of Blues, the
jazz lab began the melody of what
was going to be a well deserved
effortless night of performances.
“I liked Nasty Bit of Blues
because it has a lot of energy
and highlighted a few different
soloists,” said Caroline Rugo,
junior at BHS, and pianist in the
Jazz lab.
As a whole I thought the Jazz
lab complemented each other
well and really worked well as
a group. Some notable soloists
in the jazz lab were Matthew
McKean, sophomore at BHS, and
drummer, Cote on the saxaphone
and Rugo on the piano.
As for the vocal jazz singers I
thought that together as a group
they performed much stronger
than in their solos. But that’s not
to say that the vocal solos were
under par at all. Senior, Nathalia
Castro nailed her performance of
Black Coffee. I also enjoyed the
song Mas Que Nada as it was
an unfamiliar song and it was
an innovative choice as it had a
beautiful a capella at the end of
the song.
“The
level
of
appreciation that the students
have for music and the amount of
time they put into it was clear,”
said Gabriel Rourke, sophomore
at BHS and male vocalist.
The orchestra also had a
memorable performance in Moon
Dance but I was a bit surprised
that at the end of the show they
were not acknowledged for their
performance. But it was clear
that they were not forgotten as
they were overwhelmed with
fans at the end of the show. “As
a performer, I felt engaged in
the rhythm of the music and I
could tell the audience was too,”
remarked Isabella Macallister,
sophomore at BHS and violinist.
All in all, the show was a
huge success. From what I saw
everyone in the audience was
enjoying the music and the
variation in music flowed nicely
from the jazz lab to the orchestra
to the vocalists.
“I was happy to go and
support my friends in the music
department; they all did a great
job,” said Madison Childs, junior
at BHS.
“Death By Chocolate” rose
high above my expectations and
I would be delighted to return
again hungry for more.
photo by Molly Marcotte
Were those the stars of the 1985 cult
classic “The Breakfast Club” that I saw
last weekend at detention?
Unfortunately, Judd Nelson, Emilio
Esteves, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald
and Anthony Michael Hall don’t go to
BHS. Seniors John Doherty,
Tom Grimmer, Alexa Woodward, Kate
Chandler and Andrew Falacci do.
photo by Molly Marcotte