The Quill, May, 2012 Vol. 20, No.6

Centenary College ronment. In the course of include Frozen Fire, Dry Ice Bill Evans will hold its 137th Spring his research, he has flown in and a weather book for chil- Commencement at 1 p.m. “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft dren titled It’s Raining Fish to address May 12, 2012, on the front during major storms. He & Spiders. His fourth novel, lawn of Smith Hall. Senior was presented with the an- Blackmail Earth, is set for 137th Meteorologist for Channel 7 nual Outstanding Meteorolo- release on June 19, 2012. Eyewitness News Bill Evans gist Award by the National Evans has won will address Centenary’s 508 Weather Service for his re- 12 Emmy Awards for his Commence- graduates who are participat- search and reporting efforts. entertaining and informa- ing in the ceremony. All of the books that tive weather reporting. In ment As a senior on-air he has authored have themes addition to his television weather personality, Evans related to the environment. broadcasting duties, he does has written and produced Evans’ debut novel Category the weather for RadioDisney, TV Meteorologist Bill Evans numerous documentaries on 7 was published in 2008 and ESPN Radio, WGCH-AM, hurricanes, severe weather became a New York Times WPLJ-FM and appears on bestseller. His other works Our SIFE Team and the impact on the envi- (Continued on p. 13.) won the Regional What is SIFE all about? By McKenna Sosnovik conditions are for the people The workshop was well-re- SIFE stands for Stu- of Guapi, many earning less ceived, and plans of a follow- Competition dents In Free Enterprise. In than a dollar per day. up visit are in the works. Prof. Kathy Naasz’s the 4.0 (as in GPA) Award order to understand what we Our plan was to sell Lastly, our project SIFE Team was victorious in for being among the top do and who we are, you must “Hope” Leaves made out of Green Pledge is based right the Students in Free Enter- achieving SIFE teams in the take a look at our philosophy scrap wood left on the jungle on Centenary’s campus. prise Region competition in country, as well as the 40 and projects that are currently floor after deforestation. We Green pledge is a movement Manhattan in April. Award for having among the undergo. earned revenue of $1551, and towards living a more green “Our SIFE Team highest student involvement In SIFE, our motto the profit made from these and healthier lifestyle. As the won the Regional Competi- in the country, Veronda said. is “A head for business, a Hope Leaves will be reinvest- project is directed towards tion today! They are now the Participating SIFE members heart for the world.” ed into the business Guapi. college students, we hope to REGIONAL CHAMPIONS were Kira Buono We do research, The 365 leaves sold out in branch out to those of all ages and will be advancing to Robert Calabrese seeking people in need any- just 15 days. We are now and all geographic locations. the National Competition in *Lakiesha Coleman where in the world. Then, we researching another business Our Facebook Kansas City in May. I am so Nina Conine implement a sustainable busi- venture to implement there page lists five green acts to proud of the students. Great Ann-Kathryn Daly ness plan for those in need. and planning a trip to Co- encourage college students job!” said Naasz, director of Aakash Dhaded This business plan is aimed to lombia as part of a Summer to conserve. Students are SIFE on campus. Daniel Hall reach these people and allow I course. Contact Professor encouraged to post on our In an email to Michael Hobbs for them to use it to continu- Naasz if you are interested in page with their experiences the campus, Prof. Cheryl Christina King ously sustain themselves after being a part of it. with the five pledges. Once Veronda, at one time an Benny Kwok we are out of the equation. Our mentorship posted, we are able to track advisor to the group, praised Cary Lawson SIFE is an inter- program in Newark, New how much is conserved and the group and Prof. Naasz, Jack Liu national program. Here, at Jersey is quite remarkable. then quantify it into a number saying, “ The SIFE Team pre- David Luckey Centenary College, we have Students from our SIFE team showing how much our com- sented their excellent projects Jelena Markovic over 65 members. Currently, traveled to Newark, where munity has saved, from usage beautifully. The hard work Katie McCool we are working on three there is a high drop-out rate levels of water to carbon paid off with the Regional Kayla McHale different projects with a plan for high school students. dioxide. We put an empha- Competition win and the trip Kyle McVay to take on more. Our three While visiting the school, our sis on the fact that a small to the National Competition *James Mitchell current projects include a mentors were able to share step can go a long way. We in Kansas City.” Joseph Moise new business in Columbia, their stories with at-risk high can be found on Facebook She added that Cortney Pyatt a mentorship program in school students, encouraging at “Centenary College SIFE the students were heavily Daniel Rose Newark, New Jersey, and the them and motivating them Green Pledge.”Get involved recruited for internships and Kermick Santos Green Pledge. to stay in school and poten- and start pledging! full-time positions by several *Tim Tomaino Our project outside tially continue their education Everyone is encouraged to of the SIFE sponsor corpora- Dorette Shirden of the United States is located through college. Some of the become a member of SIFE. tions, such as AT&T, Kraft, *Kyle Thompson in Guapi, Columbia. We have mentors of our project were All majors are welcome. With and Pepsico. James Valcius made contacts in Columbia, in the same situation as some one project at a time, we are Additionally the and it is here that we gained of these students and shared changing lives. SIFE Team was also awarded knowledge of how poor the their stories of achievement. Viewpoint! 2 “A League of Their Own” The Real Faces Behind the Catcher’s Mask: last of a three-part series by Bridget McCann however. leagues would shut down Many of the his- he hit 58 homeruns in a drinking problem won in the After having a child and hurt his income from the torical elements in the movie single season, which is what end, causing bar fights, failed in 1951, she returned to the Chicago Cubs. He enlisted “A League of Their Own” Dugan was best known for in marriages, and of course, his Lassies for one more year in the help of Branch Rickey, were accurate, and while the the movie; at the end of the demise in baseball. Wilson 1952. Throughout her career, the general manager of the characters weren’t actually movie when the women are died in 1948 at the age of 48 Baker played 930 games, hit- Brooklyn Dodgers, and Chi- real people, many of the main in the Hall of Fame, it shows due to what was said by his ting .235, with one homerun, cago attorney Paul V. Harper characters like Jimmy Dugan, Dottie Hinson looking at Du- wife as a fall out of bed. 244 runs batted in, and 465 to start up the league. After Dottie Hinson, and Walter gan’s wall-sized picture that Dottie Hinson, the runs with a career fielding just two years, in 1944, Wrig- Harvey were modeled after immortalizes his 58 homer- “best darn ball player in the average of .953. Once she ley sold the league to his Chi- real people involved in the uns. league,” as was said in the retired from the league, she cago advertising executive, league. Foxx had a 20- movie, was based on Dot- returned home to Saskatch- Arthur Meyerhoff. Once he The movie itself was year career in which he had tie Kamenshek and Mary ewan, where she became the left the league, he continued based on the life of Dottie 534 home runs, 1,922 runs “Bonnie” Baker. Kamen- first female sports broad- with the Chicago Cubs and Collins, according to the batted in, and a .325 batting shek played for the Rock- caster in Canada. Baker died the Wrigley Chewing Gum Internet Movie Database. average. He had 12 consecu- ford Peaches, starting as an in 2003 at the age of 84. Company until his death in Collins, during her tive seasons with 30 or more outfielder, then soon moving In the movie, candy mogul 1977 at the age of 82. six year career from 1944- home runs which was a Ma- to first base. She played in Walter Harvey was the per- Although these are 1976 in the All- American jor League record not broken the AAGBBL for 10 seasons, son who decided to start the just a few of the influences Girls Baseball League until 2004 by Barry Bonds. being named an all-star, all women’s baseball league. In for the movie “A League of pitched 17 shut-outs. Her In 1941, Foxx’s seven seasons they named an reality, it was chewing gum Their Own,” without these lifetime record was 117-76, skills seriously declined all-star team. Of her 3,736 magnate Philip K. Wrigley people and their contributions winning more than 20 games due to his severe drinking at-bats, she struck out only 81 who started the league. After to the All American Girls in each of her seasons play- problem, much like Jimmy times. With a career batting his father died in 1932, Wrig- Baseball League, there would ing in the AAGBBL. Dur- Dugan’s emphasized drinking average of .292, Kamenshek ley inherited the Chicago never have been a movie, or ing her career, she pitched problem in the movie. It was finished as one of the league’s Cubs as well as a large share much of a league in the first underhand, side-armed, and speculated at the time that top 10 career batting leaders, of the William Wrigley Jr. place. Although the movie overhand; her pitching game Foxx was drinking to numb according to her obituary in Chewing Gum Company. In does not directly portray transitioned with the league. the pain of his severe sinus the New York Times. 1942, when men from all any of these players, their In addition to her problem, but in the end, the Although, unlike Hinson, over the country were being legacy will continue to live accomplishments on the field, alcohol would turn out to be Kamenshek was a first base- drafted, including major on through the movie and the Collins was also one of the more of a problem than his man, she often would jump league baseball players, he Hall of Fame. key reasons the Women in sinuses. In 1967, at the age into splits to catch the ball at was concerned that the major Baseball Hall of Fame exhibit of 59, Foxx died from chok- first base, much like Hinson was able to be created. In ing on a piece of meat, but did as a catcher in the movie. 1988, when the Baseball his legend lives on forever. In her obituary on zimbio. INSIDE: Hall of Fame was open- Jimmy Dugan was com entitled “Dottie Hinson’s See senior backward glances on pp. 7 and 16. ing an exhibit dedicated to also based partly on major Real Life Counterpart Dies,” See fascinating feature articles on pp. 2, 3, 8, 10, women in baseball, museum leaguer Hack Wilson. In Pepper Paire Davie, a woman and 14 curator Ted Spencer was at a the 1930 season, Wilson hit who played with Dottie in the See excellent student reportage on all pages. standstill with what to put in 56 homeruns which was the AAGBBL referred to her as the exhibit; until he talked to National League record at “the greatest ballplayer in our Collins, she got the ball, and the time and for the next 68 league.” Kamenshek died in pointed Spencer in the right years, compared to Dugan’s 2010 at the age of 84. direction towards memora- 58 in the movie. Like Foxx Baker started her bilia to put in the museum. and Dugan in the movie, career the first year of the Jimmy Dugan, Wilson also suffered from a league, becoming a catcher Congratulations to the played by Tom Hanks in the drinking problem that caused for the South Bend Blue movie, was based on two his downfall from baseball. Sox and was with them until Class of 2012! Major League players: Jim- It is ironic that alcohol caused 1950. In 1946, Baker had an mie Foxx and Hack Wilson. his downfall, because after all-star season in which she Foxx played in the Major further speculation, many recorded 94 stolen bases, bat- We wish you well and Leagues from 1925-1945, people believe that he had ted .286, and had a .965 field- and like Dugan briefly man- fetal alcohol syndrome and ing percentage, according to hope you’ll always re- aged a team in the AAGBBL. that is why he had such an Canadianbaseballnews.com. He managed the Fort Wayne odd physique: a huge head, In 1950, Baker was traded member fondly, your Daisies for one season in tiny feet, and short arms and to the Kalamazoo Lassies to 1952, and although he took legs, according to an article become a player/manager, the team to the playoffs that in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette the only player in the league days at Centenary! season, he didn’t return for entitled “No one can stack up to ever be offered a manage- the next season. to Hack,” by Gene Collier. rial position; the following Your Quill staff In 1932, when Foxx Although he earned much year the league passed a rule was in the Major Leagues, glory from baseball, his banning female managers, 3

Editorial

Equality in body modification

The Quill is the student newspaper Many people change the way they look on a daily basis, whether it is with different hair styles, new outfits of Centenary College, or even the jewelry they wear. Some people change their physical appearance on a permanent basis through plastic Hackettstown, NJ surgeries, tattoos and other body modifications. 07840. The issue is, while some modifications are acceptable to society, others carry unprecedented stigmas. The Quill will Where is the line drawn and when does it become discrimination? publish letters to the Patrick Hogan, a 19-year-old who recently started an online group called Modified Worldwide, is trying editor; however, such to bring this situation to the attention of the US Government. The group’s intention is to show that people with tat- letters must not be toos, piercings and other body modifications feel discriminated against because of their appearances. libelous and must be Hogan has recently started a petition to include body modifications in the discrimination guidelines of the signed and in good Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. “I wanted to start this petition because I always found it foolish that taste. We will refrain people should have to cover their skin or remove parts of them just to go into an interview, or if they did not do from printing your that, then they could be refused employment,” said Hogan. name if you so request. Hogan’s petition has gained over 70,000 signatures within one month’s time. “I never expected to get this Address your sort of reaction, but I am so glad I did. People have been amazingly supportive about this, and as long as we keep letters to The Editor, getting this response, we will not stop,” he said. He plans to contact the EEOC once he gains 100,000 signatures. The Quill, Box 1066 Unfortunately, getting signatures and sending them to the EEOC will be only the first of many steps that or you may email to Hogan will face while trying to move his cause forward. levd@centenarycollege. “We enforce laws against employment discrimination as passed by Congress and signed by the President,” edu said Justine Lisser, senior attorney-advisor in the Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs at the EEOC. with your full name “Congress would have to amend Title VII to include [body modification]. We have no authority to add bases of at the bottom of the discrimination to the laws we enforce,” said Lisser. email The idea of getting his message to Congress does not discourage Hogan. He’s set his goal of one million signatures. “One million people, nationwide or worldwide, is an amazing feat and would get the attention of the Staff: right people,” said Hogan. “If the petition keeps growing the way it is, I see us reaching our goal.” Some people feel it is necessary to have surgeries to undo the modifications they have done to their own Chris Gennello bodies in order to be accepted in the work place. Jessica Dittrich, a 26-year-old registered nurse and post-graduate Carlaiah Jackson student at Thomas Jefferson University, feels that her body modifications interfere with her ability to be taken seri- Loren Kessel ously at work. Dittrich, with her hair down and arms covered by long-sleeves, would look like any other girl on a Gary Kowaleski college campus, but she recently had surgery performed to close her stretched ear lobes, which were stretched to Euiyeong Lee ¾ of an inch before the surgery. “I would usually wear the same pair of white plugs and just hope people wouldn’t Victoria Martinez notice. With spending so much one-on-one time with doctors, I felt like I wasn’t always taken seriously,” said Bridget McCann Dittrich. “I figured that it would be nice to wear normal earrings and not worry about having to hide my ears Kathryn Nieves anymore. With that said, if I wasn’t in a professional situation like I am, I probably wouldn’t have had them closed up.” Faculty Advisor: Since her surgery, Dittrich doesn’t mind the way her ear lobes look, although they are now different sizes Prof. Debbie Lev from one another. But why do employers feel that people with body modifications are not employable? “It just doesn’t look professional,” said Katlyn Keneally, office manager of a small internet advertising (The Quill also welcomes agency. “If a person shows up to a meeting with facial piercings, the potential client might be intimidated. That’s freelancers going to lose business.” among the student body At this point, businesses are allowed to have their own policies about whether or not they hire people who may contact Prof. because of visible tattoos or piercings. With Western society not being completely accepting of those with body Debbie Lev through modifications, and living in a capitalist society, business comes first. The EEOC enforces laws against discrimina- campus email.) tion of race and religion, but not for modifications; and while many are wondering if this will ever change, some go on trying to make change. “I believe seeing body modifications in the workplace will absolutely open the minds of everyone,” said Hogan. Joseph Vellekamp (originally written as a COM3013 Nonfic- tion Freelance class feature article) 4 Campus

Prism, campus annual literary magazine available

Senior designer Jessica Mango working on last-minute minor details on her garment for her senior collection a few weeks before the fashion show. The show was on Thursday April 26; 18 senior designers presented their collections to their families, friends, the Centenary Fashion Department and to potential employers. The fashion show is organized by Prof. Kristen McKitish’s Fashion Coordination & Promotion class every semester. Photo: Victoria Martinez

Staff members reviewing the new edition of Prism, clockwise from the back of table: Michael Corso III, Prof. Jared Harel, Sherice Browne, Dominique Waldron, Chelsea Hoffmann Children’s Photo: Kathryn Nieves Literature By Kathryn Nieves they must decide on a cover “Our campus is dents to perform their work class visits design and ways to promote full of talented and creative in front of their friends and the new issue. students,” English professor their peers. second- This year, there are Jared Harel said of Centenary “I think having a seventeen students and artists graders College. Harel is the advisor strong student literary maga- who will be published in Performing revamped fable. to the school’s literary maga- zine is vital to any college Prism. In addition to having Photo: Euiyeong Lee zine, Prism, which has been that aims to promote creative their work printed, students By Euiyeong Lee published annually since the and critical thinking,” Harel were invited to read their This month, students ENG 3003 Children’s Litera- 1970s. For each printing of said. Being a part of Prism pieces at the launch event on ture class are scheduled to host a visiting children’s book illus- Prism, the staff of the maga- gives students the chance to April 30. The event was held trator, Jennifer Merz, who will talk about taking a children’s zine work from the beginning be published, an act that is in the front parlors of the picture book from idea to publication, using examples from of the fall semester to the end great for any resume. Seay building and was open her own illustrations. of the spring semester to put “Students who take to anyone from Centenary or The students in both sections of the class, as well as the entire issue together. part in Prism’s production the surrounding communities the students in the Education Honor Society, and faculty are After they receive learn valuable skills, such as who wished to attend. invited. Prof. Carol Barnett said that she wanted this project submissions of prose, poetry, layout, editing, and design,” “It is a great oppor- to provide an opportunity for students to meet a professional and photography from the he added. tunity not only to celebrate author/illustrator and make connections between the literature students, the members are Students who may the release of Centenary’s an- they’ve been studying and contemporary publishing. responsible for selecting be interested in working on nual literary and art journal, In another children’s literature project, Prof. Barnett which pieces are included. next year’s literary magazine, but to celebrate Centenary’s took her class to Hatchery Hill School to visit second grade Then, they edit each of the can keep an eye out in the fall Creative Writing program as students to work on modifying fables into modern versions. pieces and create the layout, for meeting dates and times. a whole,” Prof. Harel said. Each group then acted out their plays.Through this project, the deciding where each piece This event allowed the stu- Centenary students learned how to interact with children using will specifically go. Finally, literature. 5 Campus Juvenile homicide expert comes to Centenary works with Centenary Habitat for Humanity

By Kathryn Nieves of the kindness of his heart,” By Kathryn Nieves On April 25, author Dr. Floether added. When In April, 15 students “First, they work locally, and regular basis, not to mention Phil Chalmers made an ap- asked what majors or classes were given the opportu- that is really important to the fact that we are helping pearance in the front parlors this event will most appeal to, nity to work with Habitat for me. Second, they are well- out a family that really could of the Seay Building to dis- Dr. Floether said, “Probably Humanity and also help the known and reputable. Last, use a hand.” cuss his work as well as his Psychology, Criminal Justice, community. the weather is getting nice, In the next school experience involving juvenile Communications, Sociology, Habitat for Human- and how can I turn down the year, more events working homicides. and even Political Science. ity is an organization that chance to work outside for with Habitat for Humanity Chalmers has inter- But I think it will benefit builds homes for people who the day!” are being planned. “They viewed over 200 adolescent anyone who is interested.” need them. This was an all- Throughout the are great to work with, super killers during the course of Dr. Floether not only day community service proj- course of the day, students friendly, and very accommo- his career in order to deter- used his book as the basis ect that lasted from 8:30 in participated in various tasks dating of the student body,” mine what makes them want for her class, but also read the morning until 4:30 in the essential for the construction Ecochard added, about Habi- to kill others. His work has some of his other articles afternoon. The single-family of the home, with most of the tat for Humanity. So, students been featured on a variety and works to her class. “His home was built in Budd Lake tasks being physical. who did not get the chance to of television shows such as books are incredible. He and contains three bedrooms “This event allows participate in the event this Montel Williams and Howard forms relationships with and one bathroom. us to give back to the com- semester can definitely try to Stern. the killers and tries to get “A few things made munity that we are currently get involved next semester. During the fall people to understand them,” me interested in working with all a part of,” Ecochard said; “Knowing that you made a semester, Dr. Christine Dr. Floether said. The event Habitat,” said Centenary’s “You also get to experience very direct, positive impact Floether, professor of psy- was open to anyone who coordinator of Community something that you don’t on someone’s life is a great chology at Centenary, used was interested in the subject Service, Joshua Ecochard; necessarily experience on a feeling,” Ecochard said. Chalmers’ book Inside the matter. “I think we need to Mind of a Teen Killer as the get students more involved in basis for her freshman AFC these opportunities,” said Dr. course. The book centers on Floether. teenagers committing murder Phil Chalmers’ and provides actual quotes appearance was sure to be a and descriptions provided by popular topic of discussion the killers themselves. because of student interest The students in her and relation to society today. Writing award-winner named By Kathryn Nieves class tore through the book, “Teen homicide is a major The winner of the Tristan Ciceran, “An Explo- the Enlightenment of the Poet interested in the subject and growing problem that we 2012 Strickhausen Award for ration in the Psychology of in Sonnets CXXVII to CLII.” what Chalmers had to say. need to be aware of because Excellence in Undergraduate Shakespeare’s Richard III.” Submitted by Dr. Sharon After hearing about this killers seem to be getting Writing is Tristan Ciceran, Submitted by Dr. Sharon Decker. course at Centenary based on younger and younger,” Dr. for his essay, “An Explora- Decker. Morgan Mack, “Down the his work, Chalmers offered to Floether said, “This is an tion in the Psychology of Katie Field, “The Homoerotic Wrong Rabbit Hole.” Submit- come to the college to speak. event everyone can get some- Shakespeare’s Richard III,” Vampire: Victorian Homo- ted by Prof. Arlene Young “He is doing it out thing out of.” submitted by Dr. Sharon sexuality in Bram Stoker’s Kate Neuhror, “Peter Pan Decker. Dracula.” Submitted by Dr. Over the Years: A Journey Congratulations to Sharon Decker. from Dark to Light.” Submit- all nominees for the 2012 Kaitlin Hartman, “’Music’ ted by Prof. Kerry Barnett. Strickhausen Award for of the Soul: A Formalist and The award was initi- Excellence in Undergradu- Psychological Critique of the ated by the then English and ate Writing and thank you to Poem ‘Music’ by Anne Por- Communication Department the professors who submit- ter.” Submitted by Dr. Angela in 2002, in honor of Prof. ted student work. The 2012 Elliott. Emeritus Dr. Harry Strick- entries were: Victoria Kinney, “What Cin- hausen and is presented an- Bobae Choi, “Randa Becom- derella Teaches Us.” Submit- nually to recognize outstand- ing a Modern Character.” ted by Prof. Kerry Barnett. ing achievement in student Submitted by Dr. John Holt. Yuriy Khondo, “Compu- writing within an academic Tristan Ciceran, “The Prob- tational Models for Con- program. lem of Perspective in Orhan sciousness are Insufficient.” Pamuk’s The White Castle.” Submitted by Dr. John Holt. Submitted by Dr. John Holt. Brian Laden, “Recognizing 6 Campus PR class video conferences with Scottish PR firm By Bridget McCann Adjunct Prof.Joseph Pizzo’s class, Writing for Public Rela- tions, held a video conference recently with UK online contest spe- cialists PurpleFeather. The organization, which provides various on- line services such as online marketing, online copywriting services, online videos and images, and web training held a two-hour confer- ence call with the students to teach the class about various ways to market, and how to get an idea out effectively. The organization’s director Andrea Gardner showed a PowerPoint which included how to communicate with a purpose, tips for good copywriting, headline types, and how to find the right tone of voice. “The goal is to do business with people who believe in what you believe it,” said Gardner. One of the biggest points Gardner made was that people always respond to someone having a dream. She equated this idea to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who did not have social media; he just gave people his vision and that vision did the rest. Essentially, I have a dream is more powerful to people than I have a plan. Students spoke to Gardner about a public relations project they have been working on, and she gave feedback and encourage- ment. Prof. Pizzo is hoping to make this an annual conference. Class partners with the Ernie Els for Autism Foundation By Chris Gennello Autism Facts: - Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders. This devastating disorder is being increasingly diagnosed. - Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disabil- ity in the United States -Autism affects 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 male children. -It is estimated 1,500,000 individuals in the United States are affected by autism. -Autism’s prevalence rate is increasing 10-17 percent annually. -More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes, and cancer combined -Currently there is no medical detection or cure for autism Els for Autism Foundation: The Els for Autism Foundation was established in 2009 by Ernie and Liezl Els and has since embarked on a five year catalytic philanthropic project, the establishment of the Els Center of Excellence for autism. The Foundation has launched a capital campaign to raise $30 million to finance the facility. What We’re Doing: The Centenary College Sports Marketing class is partnering with the Centenary Cyclone golf team in order to raise $1000 towards the Els Center of Excellence for autism. We will be accepting pledges of $1 or more for every birdie the golf team makes this season or a flat pledge of any amount. The golf season begins on Monday March 26, and comes to a close on Saturday April 28. If interested in donating please contact Chris Gen- nello, [email protected] 7 Campus Projects expand student experience and exposure By Chris Gennello By Kathryn Nieves were given the opportunity to On April 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Prof. David Perricone’s Sports Marketing and Students in Prof. meet with the CEO of Level Event Administration class held a Sports Management Conference. It was open to any Busi- David Perricone’s Sports the Field, Erica Woda. ness majors and other majors, from freshman to seniors. By attending, students were able to Management classes have make connections with several affiliates in the job market and get a idea of what to expect upon been busy planning a variety The process for the graduation from Centenary College. The conference included guest speakers from first year of events as part of their NASCAR Kinetics project employees to established managers. Speakers took extra time after presenting, to meet indi- course grade. These projects includes a great deal of plan- vidually with students. are designed to give students ning. The team had to create The guest speakers included: more insight into their future a strategic sales, product Keynote Speaker careers and help them gain awareness, and product dif- Glenn Adamo - VP, Media Operations NFL experience. ferentiation plan for Camping Internship Panel Daniel Stein has World and Fathead and then • Trish Mahaffey been working on an event submit a video presentation • Kira Buono - Intern CT. Sun to raise money for a char- with a 15-page plan to send • Justin Belanger - Intern Hartford Whale & NY Red Bulls ity. Combining with the golf directly to the two com- • Danielle Dundas - Intern MetLife Stadium team, Stein collected money panies. In addition to this • Colleen Collins - Intern Newark Bears for Autism. Using the Cente- preparation, the group created • Andrew Szanyi - Intern NJ Devils nary website, they were able a viewing party for NASCAR Breaking Into the Sports Industry Panel to reserve a table outside of and to showcase the new • Dan Gloria – student and Dir. Merchandise Newark Bears the cafeteria for three days a M&M. This party was held • Charles Cannella - Sales Consultant Army Athletics week. “We were there for two on April 14 at Marley’s. • Jordan Cascino - Group Sales NJ Jackals weeks,” Stein said. “We had There were various Networking & Resume Panel signs and collected money.” giveaways and prizes, and • Jamie Ponce – Inside Sales Manager – NY Red Bulls In addition, there will be fly- people had the opportunity • Alex Kohn – Asst. GM Newark Bears ers distributed across campus to win NASCAR products • Angela Wilson – Membership & Marketing Dir. Hawk Pointe Golf Club to help raise more awareness or even Bamboozle tickets. • David Perricone – Asst. Prof. Sport Management Centenary College for the event and raise more “The goal was to gain aware- Careers & Working in Sports money. “This event is run- ness for NASCAR races and • Fred Mangione – Sr. VP & Chief Marketing Officer NJ Nets ning a little longer than the M&M’s partnership with • George Moreira - Manager Pro Tournaments & US Open – USTA other ones,” Stein added. NASCAR,” Buono said. Not • Billie Jo Blackwell—Athletic Director at Centenary College Kira Buono is part only will the students benefit of another project, which from this project in their involves working with future career, they each also Some graduating seniors look back NASCAR. This project is receive a personal recommen- Ryan Donovan: I enjoyed my four years at Centenary College. I’ve met some people that I a case study competition dation letter from NASCAR. will share bonds with for the rest of my life. I learned the basics of how to live on your own and and involves the planning “Not many people can say the importance of doing well in school so that upon graduation you can receive a well-paying of a 15k Relay Race. “The they have accomplished that, job. I wish the best of luck to all my fellow graduating seniors! Champions for Change race and I am glad to help put Ludner Innocent: My favorite memory is the first week of freshman year. We had an entire is benefiting the charity Level Centenary students more on week off from class allowing us to form possible life-long friendships. I’d like to wish the class the Field,” Buono says, “This the map,” Buono added. of 2012 the best of luck. charity uses student athletes All of these projects Larry Lenahan: As the years progress I look forward to following the growth of Centenary and sports to keep children provided Centenary students College. It has made great strides. I’d like to make a shout out to the class of 2012 and wish the motivated in school and to with the chance to gain real remaining classes the best of luck. decrease dropout rates.” world experience in the field. Steve Babatunde:: My four years at Centenary College was filled with plenty of eventful The relay race “It gives you the chance to memories that I wouldn’t trade for anything. I hope that my fellow classmates and I can find will consist of teams of five use what you learn in class great jobs. people, with a $5 donation and implement that into a Kristyn Lehmann: “My favorite memory is being a part of the women’s soccer team and mak- per person. “This is to reach real-world business situa- ing a new family :)” our $500 goal,” Buono said. tion,” Buono said. Arielle Hamilton: “Favorites memories by far are with the women’s soccer team. Traveling to She and the other students Costa Rica, winning the CSAC championship, and going to the NCAAs are just a few!” participating in this project Kelsey Walter, senior business management major: “My favorite moment from Centenary College would have to be each year, in the fall, a dorm wars competition. Also, this year I did Jaime Ponce, New York Red Bulls, “ the panel at this an internship with Robert Michael Productions. conference was extremely impressive there was a representa- John Artiglier, senior graphic design major: “One event that Centenary has that sticks out in tive from all different fields of sports management, I can only my mind as a good time is the President’s Picnic. I think it’s a great last hoorah for the year and hope that the students learned alot of tips on how to take the everyone is more relaxed because they can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have next step into the real world.” had two internships while at Centenary, one being working at the M&M Mars Plant, and the George Moreira, manager, Pro Tournaments & US second one is working for Ronetco Supermarkets, which is a franchise of Shoprite Open – USTA,” This conference was a great way for graduat- Hyeonjeong Jeong: I was elected one of the representatives in International Student Organiza- ing students to get ahead of the curve by networking. I’m glad tion last semester. Other representatives and I have held many events such as other countries’ students got the opportunity to learn precious information.” culture trivia, an Ice hockey Trip, and so on. Yunjin Choi: I experienced party cultures that do not exist in Korea. They were really fun, and I don’t think I can forget it. 8 Campus

Centenary College selected to the Pheasants: not very bright, President’s Higher Education Com- munity Service Honor Roll but good local hunting Centenary College was selected to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the A feature story prepared for COM3013, Nonfiction Freelance Writing number of community service hours students volunteer throughout the school year. “Centenary students, faculty and staff put in many By Allison Hodson hours giving back to the community and helping those in Just outside of pany still need to acclimate all around New Jersey. need,” says Josh Ecochard, Community Service Coordinator Hackettstown live 50,000 the birds to the outdoors. Pheasant farmers at Centenary College. “It’s an honor to be recognized for our pheasants on the 492-acre “They’re beautiful re-stock the areas every day commitment to helping others and we hope to continue to see Rockport Game Farm. Most birds, but they’re not very throughout the season. Carr our service grow and expand over time.” locals know it exists, but smart,” said Carr. “If you put said, “It’s a lot of hard work The Corporation for National and Community have to think about its actual them out when it’s too cold or for 15 days of hunting.” Service (CNCS) and the U.S. Department of Education re- location, even the hunters. raining, they’ll pile up on top In order to hunt, one cently honored the nation’s leading colleges and universities, Ted Barnes, a hunter of each other, and the ones on must have a hunting license, students, faculty and staff for their commitment to bettering from Clinton said, “I thought the bottom will suffocate.” but also a pheasant stamp on their communities through community service and service pheasants were wild birds.” Eventually, all the the license, which is required learning. He hunts at the Delaware birds make it to the outdoor by New Jersey law. Hunting Community service is an integral part of Centenary Water Gap National Recre- pens, where they’re grouped licenses and the additional College and the institution’s longstanding commitment to de- ation Area and says he never into ratios of 3200 hens to pheasant stamp fund the veloping future citizens through co-curricular initiatives. In really thought about how 350 cocks, and the process Rockport Game Farm’s op- fact, Centenary College was the first college in New Jersey much work is required to continues. eration, not tax-payer dollars, to mandate community service as a graduation requirement. breed and stock for pheasant Weekly, the pheas- according to Patrick Carr, the Centenary offers a large number of volunteer op- hunting season. Barnes said ants consume 30,000 tons of game farm’s self-appointed portunities for its students to partake in. Some of Centenary’s he simply loads up his gear turkey feed because “pheas- public relations representa- community service projects include “Community Plunge,” a and makes the drive. ant food isn’t on the market,” tive and no relation to Bob day-long volunteer opportunity held at multiple locations for Bob Carr, one of six according to Carr, and tur- Carr. first-year students; an initiative to help the homeless in New game farm employees, knows keys are their closest relative. “It’s worked that York City called “Midnight Run”; and a yearly Disaster Re- exactly how the pheasants The first weekend in way since the 1920’s,” said lief Project, in which students from Centenary travel to New turn up at all 25 wildlife November marks the start Patrick Carr. The game Orleans to help rebuild areas that have suffered devastation reserves in New Jersey. “The of pheasant hunting season, farm is open to the public from Hurricanes Rita, Gustav and Katrina. hens start to lay eggs around when the pheasant farmers for tours, but rare pheasant The President’s Higher Education Community St. Paddy’s Day,” said Carr, move the birds to special breeds are kept on display in Service Honor Roll recognizes higher education institutions and continue for about a pens, where they are then a small set of cages near the that reflect the values of exemplary community service and month at a rate of 3000 eggs boxed and promptly driven office. Happy hunting! achieve meaningful outcomes in their communities. Inspired per day; all sub-standard eggs to wildlife management areas by the thousands of college students who traveled across the are discarded. “We know country to support relief efforts along the Gulf Coast after what we’re looking for,” he Hurricane Katrina, the initiative celebrates the transforma- said. Next, Carr and the rest tive power and volunteer spirit that exists within the higher of the staff put the eggs in the education community. brand-new, energy-efficient The Corporation for National and Community Ser- incubator rooms, which vice is a strong partner with the nation’s colleges and univer- automatically turn the eggs sities in supporting community service and service-learning. periodically. After 14 days, Last year, CNCS provided more than $200 million in support the eggs are moved to flat to institutions of higher education, including grants to oper- incubators until they hatch, ate service programs and the Segal AmeriCorps Education usually 7 days later. Awards for college tuition and student loan repayment. Once hatched, the CNCS is a catalyst for service-learning programs nationwide chicks are moved to the that connect community service with academic curricula. brooder houses, which are Through these programs, college students serve their com- small rooms with infrared munities while strengthening their academic and civic skills. heating and were completed CNCS oversees the Honor Roll with the U.S. in 2010 along with the incu- Departments of Education and Housing and Urban Devel- bator building. Their down is opment, Campus Compact, and the American Council on not dense enough to keep the Education. Honorees are chosen based on selection factors, chicks warm, so they must including the scope and innovation of projects, the extent to be kept inside until proper which service-learning is embedded in the curriculum, the plumage grows in, according school’s commitment to long-term campus-community part- to Carr. Then, Carr and com- nerships, and community outcomes as a result of the service. 9 10 The Arts

Chainmaille: an art given new life, revitalizing fashion

By Victoria Martinez A cool class two-credit elective, as chainmaille. There are Ingraham a Fashion sophomore Sammie has been introduced a fashion class for the no prerequisites to take Design major. Davis. this spring semester by spring 2012 semester. this course. “I added chain- Caruso is one Centenary’s Fashion This class is of- “A majority of maille as a skill on proud instructor and is program. Chainmaille fered to all majors who students had no skill set: LinkedIn,” said senior glad to see her students and Metal Weaving is a are interested in learning a few had made jewelry Lizz Bachman, about the embrace the subject two-credit course being chainmaille, has been before,” said Caruso. career-based website. matter. “I’m really proud offered to all students filled to capacity this The students in One student men- of everyone in this class, who are interested in semester. Since there has Caruso’s class have been tioned that chainmaille and everyone’s final learning how to cre- been a strong interest in satisfied with taking the can help with thinking projects are blowing me ate chainmaille. the class, chainmaille class. “We’ve learned skills. “It helps me with away” said Caruso. Chainmaille is a type will be offered for the a new skill and learned critical thinking; if a of armour using little fall 2012 semester. something new to do chain is misplaced you metal links to create a Caruso men- with clothing for our can analyze it and figure pattern. tioned that she noticed collections,” said Gwen out the problem,” said The idea started with there has been an inter- Graphic Design tutor est in chainmaille in and Centenary alum Liz fashion recently. Ce- Caruso. Chainmaille has lebrities such as Lady been a hobby for Caruso Gaga, Madonna, Fergie, for 15 years. She started and Miley Cyrus have making chainmaille at added some armour to 10 years old when her their wardrobe. Also, brother developed an with shows such as interest in knights and Once Upton a Time and armour. He was learning Game of Thrones, chain- how to make it for him- maille has taken off in self; Caruso then learned popularity. from her brother. The class learns She wanted to about the history and the pass her passion on by many methods of chain- creating a class to teach maille. Caruso explained students how to create it. that the methods have She discussed her idea funny names so that the with Fashion professor chainmaille method is Julia Sharp and Carl not forgettable, one of Wallnau, department the interesting names chair of the Fine Arts being the “Rhino and Communication Snorting Drano.” The Department. Her idea students use only four was approved, and the different sizes of rings An example of Liz Caruso’s chainmaille art. Photo: Gary Kolwaleski class was offered as a for the course to make 11 The Arts

The Unfortunates premiered at the David and Carol Lackland

Center Aoise Atratford, playwright

Diana Cherkas as “Mary Jane Kelly” in the Centenary Stage The World Premiere doxically we still don’t really women—and the many oth- Company World Premiere of THE UNFORTUNATES by of “The Unfortunates” by know anything about. But, I ers who have vanished into Aoise Stratford. Photo: Bob Eberle Aoise Stratford brought 19th thought, we know who these obscurity—and to explore century London to Hack- women are. Or, better put, the still relevant questions ettstown last month, in the we might yet know who they of how social attitudes and David and Carol Lackland were. conditions shaped both their Center. Directed by Summit I started to worry at lives and our reaction to their resident Judith Stevens-Ly, it then: dog at a bone. What loss. might it mean, not to die this the story plays tells the in the disciplines of mod- way, but to live this way? audiences with an array of stories of the women who ern, jazz, ballet and musical What might truly matter? opportunities to enhance their walked the dangerous streets theater dance. The afternoon What kind of culture makes exposure to its artistry and in the time of Jack the Rip- sessions will be led by the celebrities of people once creative processes through per. When Mary Jane Kelly Dorfman Company, focusing they’ve been murdered, but workshops, intensives and enters the Ten Bells Pub in Summer Dance In- on technique and repertory ignores them when they’re various other venues. Since the Whitechapel section of work. alive? How can we put a tensive at Centenary founding her company, she London, she has something Other instructors in life back together from such has created more than 60 she shouldn’t have. Aus- to highlight Teach- the dance intensive include trinkets? An what might we works for her 11 member tralian playwright Aoise local professionals, Trista learn in the process of trying? ing talents of Caro- ensemble, which appears Stratford puts the pieces back Redavid Defillipps (former at major theaters, dance together in this compelling lyn Dorfman and member of the Nicolais / Then the Virginia festivals, universities and new work. her company Louis Dance Company) Tech shootings happened, schools regionally, nation- FROM THE PLAYWRIGHT Christine Mase (adjunct and the papers went to ally and internationally and is Aoise Stratford The Centenary professor of Dance Centenary town with details about the lauded for its exceptional arts I first came to this Stage Company will host the College) Kristen Egan-Flynn victims’ deaths and what the education and community material almost by accident fourth annual Summer Dance (Adjunct professor of Dance killer had eaten for breakfast. programming. The company, when I was working on a Intensive July 9 – July 12 in County College of Mor- Something in the horror, described by critics as “inge- scene for another play. I the Carol and David Lack- ris and Centenary College) fear, and pervasive morbid nious” (The Star-Ledger) and knew about Jack the Ripper land Center on the Campus Lea Antolini-Lid (Assistant fascination of that story made “emotionally resonant” (The of course, who didn’t? But of Centenary College. This professor of Theatre/Dance it possible for me to sit down New York Times), presents I hadn’t thought I’d write year’s intensive will fea- Centenary College- Certified at last and write this one. new and repertory works by about it. When I read the list ture the teaching talents of Yoga Instructor. This play doesn’t Ms. Dorfman and regularly of things that had been found Carolyn Dorfman and her The intensive runs want to be overly romantic commissions original scores on Catherine Eddowes’ body, Company. CDDC is highly from July 9 – 12, 9 a.m about sex workers in Victori- and artistic collaborations. her thimbles, and spoons, and respected for its cohesive .– 4:30 p.m., and is open to an London; the truth is many The four day in- pipes and pennies. I felt then, artistic, educational and com- ages 12 to adult. Tuition is of them were vagrants; alco- tensive provides the dance as I still feel now, a profound munity programming. $175 for the 4 days. REG- holics, in and out of tr:uble community with affordable sense of wonder and sadness. On and off the ISTER BEFORE JUNE with the police. But it is also high quality dance instruction That was what drew stage, Dorfman and this 11TH AND RECEIVE A the case that Mary Jane Kelly taught by master in the field me initially to the story; that ensemble of superb dancers 15% DISCOUNT. For could read and write and of dance. The intensive is inventory somehow brought and articulate teachers, brings more information on sibling liked to sing. Cath Eddowes designed to introduce various Cath Eddowes into three contemporary dance in its discounts, or day player rates, had a sense of humor and dance styles and techniques dimensions for me in a way many facets to audiences of please contact the Centenary could sew. I would like us taught at the collegiate level. I couldn’t shake loose. So all ages. In conjunction with Stage Company Box Office to see that side, too. So in a In the first part of the day much that is written about full performances of Com- at 908-979-0900 or log onto sense this play hopes in some the students will engage in these women is really about pany premieres and reper- centenarystageco.org. “Jack” – a person who, para- small way to recognize these tory works, CDDC provides various technique classes 12 The Arts The Avengers assemble Boy Things raises on May 4, 2012 money for its new 7” vinyl By Gary Kowaleski The wait is almost over! One of the most Thor’s evil half- produce and independently anticipated films of all time, brother Loki summons an distribute its own films with Marvel’s The Avengers hits alien species to conquer absolute rights to its charac- theaters May 4 2012! Earth. During the course of ters. However, in 2009, Walt The film is based the last five films, Nick Fury, Disney purchased Marvel for on Marvel Comics’ series Director of S.H.I.E.L.D, re- $4 billion. and gathers a super cast of cruits and assembles a group Unfortunately, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/ of special individuals to de- many of Marvel’s most Captain America, Robert fend Earth from Loki’s reign. popular characters including Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/ The alien race is unknown at Spider-Man, the X-Men, The Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth this point, although there are Fantastic Four and Daredevil, as Thor, Tom Hiddelston as numerous races in the comic are licensed to other studios Loki, Samuel L. Jackson as books. such as Columbia Pictures, Nick Fury, Scarlett Johansson To get a better Lionsgate Entertainment, as Natasha Romanoff/ Black idea of how anticipated The New Line Cinema, and Fox. Boy Things rocks out at Bar 46. Photo: Loren Kessell Widow, Jeremy Renner as Avengers is, iTunes gathered One of the reasons why Mar- Clint Barton/ Hawkeye, Mark 13.7 million views, and over vel’s characters are so unique Ruffalo as Bruce Banner and five million hits later on You- By Loren Kessell is because they are, in some around for the main event. Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Tube within its first 24 hours, The crowd grew way, all connected. They opened with the song Coulson. the second time an Avengers throughout the night, and Which ever studios “Open Mind,” from their first Gwyneth Paltrow trailer broke an iTunes record people kept visiting the dif- have the rights to what- E.P., Boy Things, and the continues her role as Pep- in a matter of weeks. ferent merchandise booths. ever characters, will have an crowd went wild. They also per Potts (Iron Man and Iron Excited fans even A constant hum hung in the impact on future Avengers played all of the songs from Man 2), and Cobie Smulders launched first-time reac- room while everyone talked movies and beyond. In the their second E.P., Growing portrays S.H.I.E.L.D. (Stra- tions watching the trailer and about Boy Things, an eclectic comics, Spider-Man, Wolver- Up. Beth Hansen, the lead tegic Homeland Intervention, posted them on YouTube. band, whose style is a mix- ine, The Fantastic Four, and singer, rocked out on stage Enforcement and Logistics Even before the opening ture of indie, pop, punk, and Daredevil are all part of the and pulled the crowd in with Division) Agent Maria Hill. credits roll, high-octane rock music. Avengers. her powerful voice. During Leading up to this action will have already hap- The band consists of For the time being, the band’s performance of on-screen phenomenon, Mar- pened. Expect The Avengers Beth Hansen, Adam Cumis- not all of Marvel’s characters their song “Dirty Dancing,” vel has previously released to blow away all the action key, Vince Rickey, Eric Dry- will be a part of the cinematic the entire crowd chimed five blockbuster films within sequences done in Marvel’s burgh, and Blake Kelevra, all universe as it is in Marvel’s in and sang the lyrics with its cinematic universe starting previous films. . of whom are from Hack- comic series. For instance, Hansen. with Iron Man (2008). That Chris Evans has ettstown. Boy Things held The Amazing Spider-Man, The band members thrived film was followed by The signed on for nine movies the show at a popular local scheduled to be released this on each other’s energy Incredible Hulk (2008), Iron including a Captain America venue, Bar 46, in town, in July, will not take place in the throughout the performance, Man 2 (2010), Thor (2011) trilogy, an Avengers trilogy, order to raise funds for a same universe as Iron Man, and it made for an excellent and Captain America: The and three more yet to be seven- inch vinyl. The band Thor and Captain America show. They sold pre-orders First Avenger (2011). revealed. Nine seems like had fallen victim to fraud, do. for their vinyl all night, and Although these nothing compared to Samuel months before the show, and Marvel sold its their merchandise table was films were released in dif- L. Jackson’s lucrative 22- needed to raise the money to rights to many of its primary always busy with people. ferent years, its story time is movie contract with Marvel achieve their goal of pressing characters to other film stu- Boy Things is a band with overlapping within Marvel’s Studios. Including The their E.P. dios over the last few decades character, talent, and a knack world. The Avengers takes Avengers, Iron Man 1 and 2, Boy Things head- because of financial difficul- for writing songs that make place right after its five pre- and Captain America, Jack- lined the show, but other ties and inability to produce fans love them. decessor films. son has 18 movies remaining good bands played before its own movies. At one New Jersey has a Director Joss on his deal. them such as Atlas, Rab- point, Iron Man, Hulk, The thriving local music scene Whedon has been quoted as Robert Downey Jr. bit Troupe, and Vows. The Punisher and Blade belonged with several gems worth see- saying that this film will take has said he plans on play- crowd’s energy supported the to other studios. Marvel re- ing, and Boy Things is one of place through the eyes of ing Iron Man until the fans lively show in response to the trieved them all. Maybe it is them. Their E.P.s are catchy, Captain America. Although get sick of him. Due to his good music, and the mood only a matter of time before and it is easy to listen to them Robert Downey Jr.’s por- popularity, it seems unlikely was good. Marvel regains its rights back both on repeat. Boy Things trayal of Iron Man is wildly he will recycle the iron suit Vows sold CDs at to all its characters. is a band to look out for, and popular among fans, Whedon anytime soon. the show, and they hand- they are set up for more suc- explained the Avengers are a In 2007, Marvel made all of the packaging. cess in the future. team of super heroes and not Studios announced a $575 Finally, Boy Things took the just one individual. million, 10-movie deal to stage and everyone gathered 13

Commencement Campus Continued from p.1

ABC radio in major markets on the Hackettstown Area and graduate students from throughout the United States, Member of the New Jersey 137th May Commencement,” Chamber of Commerce, the the main campus in Hack- as well as filling in on Good Conference of Mayors and says Dr. Barbara-Jayne Warren County Regional ettstown and the Cente- Morning America. Heritage Conservancy, and Lewthwaite, Centenary Col- Chamber of Commerce, and nary School of Professional He is a member of has served on the Hack- lege President. “The gradu- the Morris County Chamber Studies in Parsippany and the Friars Club and the Wash- ettstown Area Chamber of ates will be entering a new of Commerce. Iselin. Degrees that will be ington Speaker’s Bureau. A Commerce, Warren County phase of their lives, whether He is a graduate of awarded to the 508 graduates true believer in the impor- Regional Chamber of Com- they will be continuing their Rutgers University, hav- participating in the ceremony tance of community service, merce as well as boards education or entering the ing earned both a Bachelor are as follows: 16 associate Evans is a board member of of Hackettstown Regional work force. This is their day of Science and a Master of of arts; 136 bachelor of arts; Leak and Watts Family and Medical Center and its Foun- to be recognized for their Business Administration. 36 bachelor of fine arts; 179 Children’s Services of the dation. dedication throughout their The Hon. Michael bachelor of science; 8 bach- Bronx and Yonkers. He is “I am pleased that we will be academic journey with us. B. Lavery served as Mayor elor of social work; 45 master also an avid supporter and honoring these distinguished Congratulations to the Class of the Town of Hackettstown of arts; 80 master of business fundraiser for such children’s individuals, as well as recog- of 2012!” from 2006 through 2011. administration and 8 master charities as Morgan Stan- nizing the accomplishments The graduating class During that time, he part- of education degrees. ley Children’s Hospital at of our own graduates at our will include undergraduate nered with Centenary College Columbia University Medical to build some of the strongest Center, Special Olympics “town-gown” relations in of New York, the National many years. Mayor Lavery Young Adult Institute, Junior was a frequent presence at Achievement of New York Centenary events, showing A new terrace isn’t the only and Connecticut, Kids in his dedication to the town he Crisis of Greenwich, Ronald served, as well as one of its McDonald House, Juvenile major economic engines. change for library, with new Diabetes of New York, Con- Mayor Lavery is necticut and New Jersey, Mt. a partner with the law firm Vernon Hospital and Boy Courter, Kobert & Cohen, director on board Scouts of America. P.C., in Hackettstown, with By Loren Kessell Evans holds a B. his emphasis on municipal noticeable changes regarding campus hotspot for students. A. from Mississippi State law, land use law and litiga- Timothy Domick, its appearance, it is also being He has plans to get University and a degree in tion. His practice primarily Centenary College’s new changed from within. The coffee service back into the Meteorology from Jackson involves representation of library director, hopes to library’s collection offers a library, to use QR codes to State University. municipal corporations and achieve a goal expressed by lot of information to students, give students more hands-on, Additional honorary all facets of litigation in R. David Lankes, an associ- but it is not as current as he electronic access to what the degrees will be awarded to defense of municipal cor- ate Syracuse professor: “The would like it ot be. Domick library offers, and to give the Michael Halpin and Michael porations. Mayor Lavery is mission of libraries is to is in the process of getting library a stronger web pres- Lavery. also attorney for Hardwick improve society through fa- updated material, both print ence. Michael Halpin is Township, Lopatcong Town- cilitating knowledge-creation and electronic, to offer to Libraries are important the former Chairman, CEO, ship, Washington Township, in their community.” students. A movie section is to college campuses, be- and Director of Skylands the Frelinghuysen Town- Centenary students have in place, and it is compiled of cause they contain valuable Community Bank, and is a ship Planning Board and the probably noticed changes DVDs that students can rent. information and resources. current Trustee of Centenary Oxford Township Land Use occurring in the library these A lot of changes should Domick says he has big plans College, serving as a mem- Board. He received his J.D. past months, and there is a be in place by fall of 2012, with a look back in design as ber of Centenary’s Finance from Rutgers University reason for them. Domick and Domick has a lot of ideas well as a forward look to in- Committee. He is a former School of Law in Camden, is hopes to make changes to the that will make the library a crease the library’s presence. Trustee of Hackettstown Re- admitted to practice in both library, and his aim is make it gional Medical Center, where New Jersey and Pennsyl- more user-friendly. he chaired the Finance Com- vania, as well as the United Domick started as the new mittee. As a local resident States District Court for the library director on March 1, and community leader, he has District of New Jersey and and the process of changing helped develop relationships the United States Court of the library will be on-going, for Centenary College with Appeals, Third Circuit. He he says. businesses and individuals in has been practicing law in Currently, a terrace the area. the Hackettstown area since near the back of the library 1992, and served as a Repub- is being designed to offer out- Prior to serving at Skylands lican State Committeeman door seating and a new place Community Bank, Halpin for Warren County prior to for students to work. was the President, CEO and becoming Mayor of Hack- The quiet areas Director of Lakeland Savings ettstown. in the library will be moved Bank. He has been the Direc- Mayor Lavery is an around and expanded, and the tor of the Highlands Develop- Executive Board Member current setup is temporary. ment Credit Bank, President of the New Jersey League Although the of the Morris County Bankers Supplies at the ready as the library terrace construction pro- of Municipalities, Board library is going through Association, and also served ceeds. Photo: Loren Kessell

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A Painful Struggle: A cancer survivor’s courageous story

By Gary Kowaleski “I woke up from surgery with a tube in my chest from my collapsed lung. This surgery was much worse than the first one,” said a cancer patient, 21, of Westfield, New Jersey, who prefers to remain anonymous. “A few days later, I found out that I needed to spend my summer getting more chemotherapy.” During the winter of 2009, he had noticed lumps that ran down his neck and into the collar bone. “Everything seemed normal and I was just told to simply keep an eye on it,” he said. , After weeks of taking CT Scans, PET scans, X-rays and blood work, he was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It is a lymphatic disease that weakens one’s immune system and compromises the body’s ability to fight infections. “I will never forget the day, Thursday August 6, 2009. I can remember the moment so clearly in my head.” He described the room’s atmosphere and said it was like a dramatic movie scene. The camera would slowly zoom in on his shocked face. “I got cold, dizzy, and the room was real quiet for a while even though the doctors and my parents were still talking.” As the doctor explained how the medical procedures would work, every possible scenario ran through his head. He asked himself if he was going to get any better. This was going to have a tremendous impact on his life as well as on his friends and family. Was he going to be able to go to school? Was he going to survive? The 20-year-old said not knowing was the scariest part, and everything in his future seemed uncertain. “I couldn’t believe it. When he told me I was shocked,” said a close friend, 18, of Westfield, New Jersey. “He’s brave and I knew he could get through this.” For the first week of the cycle, he was required to stay in the hospitalTuesday through Thursday, receiving different medications and go home if he felt strong enough. In the second week, he received much higher doses of those same medications but only stayed two days. Finally, on the third week, he would undergo blood tests and allow his body time to recover from the radiation and chemotherapy. The cycle would repeat but it was only the beginning. The days and doses in the hospital would drastically increase over the next year. “After a while it became a struggle to force myself to wake up and get out of bed. Most of the time I had no energy and felt sick,” he said, regarding the cycles he endured during his rigorous cancer battle. The side effects are physically and mentally exhausting. “I would wake up in the morning, and my pillow would be full of hair, and I would have to change my pillow case,” he said. “My hair falling out was weird just because it was another sign that everything was real.” Throughout his fight, he kept a positive attitude and he was “ready for it.” Hair loss is an indication that the medicine was working effectively. Nausea, vomiting, fevers and loss of appetite are all after-effects of chemotherapy. Other changes involved taking unexpected trips to the hospital, staying overnight for days and sometimes weeks at a time. While he was receiving treatment, he was forced to take a medical leave from school. However, under his father’s health insurance, he was required to attend a minimum of 12 credits per semester to be considered a full-time student. In order to receive full health coverage, he enrolled in his local county college. “I had to attend classes when I was feeling well enough to go and do the chemo,” he said. “I didn’t attend many classes.” Months and cycles later,, doctors felt as if his scans were clear. “They wanted him to finish his radiation treatment in an attempt to kill whatever cancer was left as well as help reduce the risk of it returning,” said the patient’s father. “He’s been through so much; it was a relief to hear that.” His PICC line (peripherally inserted central catheter) was removed from his arm, and he would only return to the hospital for check-ups every three months. Things began to return to normal, and he went back to school. He could finally be with his friends and family, and not worry about blood work and radiation. However, scans were done months later and he was told he needed more treatment. “I couldn’t focus on school, and I thought I was still healthy,” he said. He only had one free week before he received another biopsy. The next surgery was more complex than all the previous ones, and he was very nervous. This time, the tissue being sampled was in the center of his chest and in order to get to it, the doctors needed to collapse one lung and enter through his rib cage. After a nerve-racking surgery, another summer of chemotherapy was on the horizon. Through this surgery, he received a tube in his chest called Broviac, and also a bone marrow stem cell transplant. Bone marrow surgeries are extremely painful, but he was ready, “I wasn’t as nervous about it. The transplant was what made me nervous,” he said. He had had two excruciating bone marrow tests prior to this, but a bone marrow transplant was a much bigger deal. “He was admitted to the hospital and wasn’t allowed to leave for the whole week while he was getting chemo,” said his father shaking his head. “Not again, I thought.” The doctor’s plan was to knock out all the bone marrow and replace it with healthy bone marrow they had previously collected. Even several weeks after the chemotherapy, he was eating less than before and vomiting on a daily basis. One month later, he was finally able to return home, and he arrived at school two weeks late. After months of undergoing continuous torturous treatments, he views things extremely differently now. “It may sound somewhat clichéd, but you really ask yourself what you have done with your life and how many people care about you.” He added that he takes nothing for granted, and he finds reasons to be happy regardless of what is happening. “I definitely couldn’t have done it without my parents. They did everything for me,” he said. “The nurses were always encouraging and sympathetic, and I became pretty close with the staff at the hospital because I spent so much time there.” His friends and family being there for him, helped him get through it, and overcome the incredibly painful struggle. While at the hospital, someone gave him advice that when he was not feeling well, to close his eyes and put himself in “a happy place.” He said gratefully, “There, your mind can not tell the difference. All I could do was to do my best to deal with the present and not let it get me down,” he said. He added one last thing, “In the end it really does change your life completely, but you learn to live with it and learn that you can’t let it run your life.” He is currently enrolled at Steven’s Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey and resides with his two brothers of 24 and 17, and his parents. He is pursuing an engineering degree. 15 Softball team Sports stands proud Tough baseball year; By Bridget McCann The Centenary Col- scored 16 runs, was 7-for-7 lege softball team stands atop in stolen base attempts, had a promising future the Colonial States Athletic slugging percentage of 1.074, Conference after losing just and reached base on 20 of 30 By Gary Kowaleski one conference game to foe able 4.03 ERA and struck standing first season as a at-bat appearances for an on- The Centenary Neumann University on April out 25 hitters in 44.2 innings Cyclone and looks to have a base percentage of .667. College baseball team has 10. pitched. promising future. The team is winding fallen to 11-23 (6-12) on the The team split the On the offensive Forcellini, Ryan down its regular season play, season after being swept by double header that day, win- side, Senior Garrett Meager Caparoni ,Cavanaugh and with just three conference nationally-ranked confer- ning the first game. Since hit .390 in 77 at-bats and Frankenfield are potential star double-headers left, as well ence foe Keystone Giants. Florida, the team has lost just stole 12 bases. Chris Smith players in the upcoming years as three out-of-conference The Cyclones will miss the three games, the other two posted a .347 average, 64 for Centenary. Sophomore games. The remaining CSAC playoffs this season, having losses coming from non-con- table bases and two home Mike Crowe, who batted double-headers include lost nine out of 10 games, ference foe Rowan Univer- runs and knocked in 20 runs, .275 with 39 total bases and Marywood, which is cur- including six straight heading sity. and he also led the team with an impressive .420 obp, also rently second in the confer- into Senior Day. The team has picked a .529 slugging percentage. looks to have a bright future. ence, with just one loss and Although it has been up several individual ac- Fellow senior On April 27, the Cyclones two fewer wins than the a disappointing season, there colades along the way, with Anthony Desomma hit .339 will honor seven seniors: Cyclones. The other two have been notable standouts senior Caitlin Veverka being with a .413 on-base percent- pitchers Chris Campbell conference games are against for the Cyclones. named CSAC Player of the age this season and defen- and Chris Sisco, and posi- Notre Dame of Maryland Senior Chris Camp- Week and junior Roxanne sively led the team in fielding tion players Randy Castillo, University at which the team bell pitched the most innings Keelan being named CSAC percentage. Freshman Joe Garrett Meager, Anthony will be honoring its two (45), tied for the team lead in Pitcher of the Week for the Forcellini .369/.438./.505 Desomma, Chris Smith and seniors, Veverka and Gabri- wins (2), led the team with a week of April 3. (avg/obp/slg) had an out- Matt Andrews. elle Pellegrino, and Immacu- .259 batting average against, They helped the lata University, which is the and compiled a 1.21 WHIP team reach a 6-0 record for team’s “Strike Out Cancer” (walks and hits per innings that week, which at the time, game. pitched). helped the team remain unde- Conference play- Freshman Chad feated in the conference. offs begin on May 2, with Frankenfield led the team Veverka was also the championship tourna- with a 3.54 ERA (earned named to the CSAC Weekly Women’s lacrosse ment held on May 4-5. The run average) and struck out Honor Roll for the Week of Cyclones look to defend their 18 batters in 18.1 innings By Bridget McCann April 16 after leading her conference title and make a pitched. Classmate Nick Ca- On April 14, the Cente 34, Allie Swartz with 26, team with two homeruns, six second consecutive trip to the vanaugh compiled a respect- nary women’s lacrosse team Rebecca Balfour with 29, doubles, and 12 RBIs. She NCAA tournament. honored seven seniors prior Nicole Judd with 14, Arden to defeating conference foe Wright with 15, and Brittlyn Wheelchair basketball tourney helps Immaculata University. Dendy with 10. The team honored Danielle Original goalkeeper Bay, Meredith Bruce, Kellie Danielle Trucksess ended increase food bank supplies Dugan, Chelsea Gummerson, her season to undergo knee Eight wheelchairs were ball game to help the food By Bridget McCann Kim Kupper, Kelly Nielsen, surgery, and Andrea Senkarik donated to the tournament by bank. Students who entered Over 1,200 food and and Kelsey Walter for their took over in the goal, record- Bach’s Home Health Care the fundraiser collected food household items were col- contributions to the team over ing 57 saves, with four wins Supply after Christopher and other items, and specta- lected for the Independence the past four years. and three losses. Fletcher, an Education stu- tors were asked to bring in a Food Bank in last month’s The team stands At press time, the dent and Centenary suggested canned item for admittance. 3-on-3 wheelchair and tradi- in third place in conference team had just two regular having a wheelchair basket- tional basketball tournament. rankings with just two losses season games left, one a The tournament, in conference play, right conference opponent in called “Centenary Madness” behind Marywood University Marywood, and the other in was planned by students from and Cabrini College with no a non-conference opponent several college organizations losses and one loss, respec- Mount Saint Vincent. including the Sociology and tively. The team will close out Criminal Justice Club, the Bay leads the team the regular season on April Athletic Department, and the in points with 49, coming 23. Conference playoffs Business Department after from 39 goals and 10 assists. begin on April 28, with the Chief Dennis Riley of the Bruce is second on the team second round on May 2, and Independence Township Po- in points with 48, but leads the finals on May 5. The lice Department approached the team in goals with 41, team is looking to win the them. Because of the econo- and also tallied seven assists. conveted conference cham- my, the food bank’s sources Multiple players on the team pionship that they have come are low and this event helped have scored double-digit close to in previous years, but the pantry tremendously. Heather Russell shoots during one of the numerous 3-on-3 wheel- never captured. chair basketball games. Photo: Bridget McCann goals: Alysia Pinkerton with 16 Close friends and competitors at Flat class, with 2010 EAP students set and decorated the good show. Everyone rode so (Emerging Athletes Program) course, clipped and trimmed well today.” Finals winner Kathryn Haley each horse, and spent hours “The kids are great,” Equine Regionals placing second. getting the facility prepared,” Clark continued. “They have “It was such a tough said Clark. “The captains such enthusiasm and stay class, both being filled with helped run the show and positive throughout the day.” By Nicole Mandracchia The IHSA was cre- very competitive riders as problem-solved if we ran into In addition, Haley The crowd is silent ated in 1967 by Cacchione well as the fact that we are all issues.” won the Open Fences class, and Centenary coaches Mi- and the late John Fritz. good friends,” Bernini said. “Our team runs and Reich placed second. chael Dowling and Heather It has grown from “I was fortunate enough to shows like this frequently,” Junior Natasha Clark are holding their two competing colleges to draw a broke horse on the said Kelly Munz, the head of Klingenstein won her Inter- breath. The Open Flat riders over 370 colleges across the flat, which helped when we the Equine Department. “It is mediate Fences and Novice are lined up in the middle of country and has 9 Zones with were asked to test.” a well-oiled machine for the Flat classes. Another junior, the indoor ring, waiting for 29 Regions in total. More Bernini was also the IHSA team, the coaches, and Jessica Pabst, won her Inter- their turn to test. Two spots than 8300 riders participate Reserve High Point Rider for the Equine staff.” mediate Flat class and sopho- at the prestigious IHSA Zone in one of the three disci- the Region, leaving fellow In fact, many of more Kayla Felstedt won Finals are on the line, and all plines: Hunt Seat Equitation, teammate Cori Reich the the students volunteered to the Advanced WTC class. In eight riders are desperate to Western Horsemanship, and High Point Rider and the come early to get the day off addition, Trevor Hawthorne, claim one. Reining. The main emphasis Cacchione rider for Nation- and running for Regionals. Debbie Smith, and Brendan One by one, each of the program is educational als. That entails waking up in the Williams all qualified for rider performs the short flat learning, fun, and sportsman- “The Open Flat class wee hours of the morning Zones. test: turning right out of the ship. was extremely competitive and heading to the barn to “It’s so nice to lineup, trotting down the The idea behind and the most anticipated class lunge and clean horses. The see people make it through longside to the far corner, the program is that each col- of the day,” said Dowling. captains arrive early as well to Zones,” Bernini said. picking up the right lead can- lege student should be able “Any of those riders on any and start preparations so the “Even those who don’t go ter, performing two simple to ride, regardless of riding given day could have won the show can start promptly. to Zones support those who changes of lead, trotting at ability or financial status. The class.” “We try to always do. It’s nice to see everyone C, dropping their stirrups students ride the host facil- The team has emphasize good sportsman- stay supportive of each other and trotting a circle, picking ity’s horses in different levels 60 members, and each one ship and horsemanship to all and cheer on the rest of their up their stirrups and trotting of classes ranging from Open played a role in the process of our riders,” said Dowling. team.” back over to the line. (which is the highest level) to of running Regionals. “The “That’s what helps us run a Once the class fin- Walk/Trot. Unlike at normal ishes, they are asked to dis- horse shows, schooling of the mount and hand their horses horses is not allowed by the to their handlers. Then they riders, and they must use the line up next to one another to tack provided for each horse. Making It Count: A graduat- receive their ribbons, looking The riders aim to around nervously and holding accumulate points throughout each other’s hands in support. the season to qualify for Re- ing athlete/scholar look back Here’s the twist: gionals in the spring. The top they are all Centenary riders two go on to Zone Finals, and By Matt Mercuro and best friends. the top two from each class “I never really took it seriously when the seniors told me when I was a freshman that “Never before will move on individually to these guys are your family for four years. Four years later, I see myself keeping in touch with has this happened in IHSA Nationals. Each college is every single senior on this team,” said Chris Smith, senior second baseman for the Cyclones. (Intercollegiate Horse Show allowed to bring a team of “I’ve gotten much smarter as a baseball player through my four years, and I owe a lot of that to Association) history,” IHSA eight riders to Zones, and the Coach Stout. He has helped me with the mental aspect of the game so much that I feel like I’m founder Bob Cacchione said top two teams will head to a completely different player then I was when I came in as a freshman.” about the riders all being Nationals. He came to Centenary, not only because it was a good academic fit, but it would be from the same school. He The High Point Rid- close to home and would give him a chance to start as a true freshman for the Cyclones. spends a majority of his time er from each Region qualifies His career as a Cyclone began against Kean University, where he started for the first traveling the country, visiting for the prestigious Cacchione time and recorded his first collegiate hit in the same game. Four years later, at press time, Smith the various schools that are Cup Final, which is held at has recorded 21 doubles, 5 home runs, 59 runs, 91 hits, 42 RBIs, 127 total bases, 47 walks in involved with his program. Nationals. Past winners like 105 games played during his time at Centenary. All of these marks put him among the best in “The Centenary kids Olympian Beezie Madden each category. He still ranks his first start and hit as the one memory that he will never forget, continue to impress me. The have gone on to compete though, along with beating nationally ranked Neumann University this season, the first win caliber of their events and at the highest levels of the against a nationally ranked opponent in the last four years for the Cyclones. riders is extraordinary and equestrian world. Centenary “You aren’t going to get any better just by going to practice, I tried to prepare by exemplary.” won both the National Cham- watching videos and going to the gym. We play 40 games in two months, so you have to get Centenary hosted pionship and the Cacchione your body prepared,” said Smith. “When I came to Centenary, I hardly touched any weights, its Zone 3, Region 3 Region- Cup last year. but I really got into it when Coach Kushner offered to work out with me and put me on a very als on March 3 and had 21 Sophomore Kelsey strict workout and conditioning routine.” regional qualifiers from its Bernini eventually emerged As Smith’s career winds down with the Cyclones, he does not intend to keep playing team alone. Around 60 riders the winner of the Open after graduating this May, but also doesn’t rule out coaching somewhere down the road. In- qualified from the 11 schools stead, he is hoping to put his Sports Management degree to good use to try making a difference in the Region in their respec- in the sporting world, and realizes he would not be able to do so if it weren’t for the coaches, tive divisions. teammates, and advisers he has had along the way.