May 2015

Improv for Ron Memorable night of comedy raises $4000 for Sgt. Ronald A. Kubik Memorial Scholarship

Promposals gain popularity; French Club Academy of Finance ; Variety Show; Blood Drive in this Issue Prom Fashions Present and Past

Hayao Miyazaki: Japanese Filmmaker MHS Look-alikes: Then and Now College Acceptances Updated Editorials: Music, Beauty, Europe & More Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 2 PROMPOSALS 2015 By: Keely Flood

Manasquan High School The Blue & Gray Senior Logan Sabins surprised his good Volume LXXXII Senior Reed Melchion- friend and fellow se- da asked pal and fellow nior Chelsea Eareck- Senior Dan Wha- senior Renee Putelo to son with a fish-themed len decided to be Issue Five the prom by incorporat- promposal when she “pun-ny” with some ing her love for plants arrived to school. flowers and a sign with a potted plant that “There’s so many fish in for senior Mackenzie Spring 2015 had the word “Prom?” the sea, but you’re the Grogan that read, painted on the front and one for me. Prom?” All “Whale you be my a sign that said her fa- went swimmingly-- date to prom?” You Staff: vorite phrase: “Embrace done good, Whalen; the suc(culent)k and go she said yes! she “whale” be your to prom with me?” Very date,’cause Keely Flood crafty, Reed. she said yes! Maggie Leddy She said yes! Julie Hohenstein Reed Melchionda Sofia Kim Sarah Spears George Taboada Julia Valgenti Lauren Johnson Junior champs and Ariane Zhang Our very own Blue & perfect game bowl- Long-time senior cou- Gray alumni senior ers Ella Luzzi and Ty- Shannon Schatzman ple Craig Miller and Kerry Weiland got ler Wolfe are head- Lauren Johnson are the surprise of a life- ing hand and hand to heading to prom after time when senior Kev- their big night! In the he tossed her a ball in Maldjian told her only right way to do Principal: before her soccer to meet him in center it, Tyler scribed the game and presented hall. Then, while MHS words, “Ella, you’re Mr. Rick Coppola her with a rose and TV was filming, Kerry right up my alley. handmade sign that followed instructions Would you go to prom said, “I would rather to find her knight in with me?” on nothing score a date to prom shining armor holding other than a bowl- than score a soccer a flower bouquet and ing pin. Ella said yes Adviser: goal.” Craig scored asking her, with the and Tyler certainly the ultimate goal and whole school watch- scored a strike. Mr. James Mawn won it all! ing. She accepted his promposal... AWW! Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 3 Workshop, were well equipped for the night’s festivities. Improv When the curtain opened By, at 7:30, Mr. Harvey commenced the for Reed Melchionda Shannon Schatzman evening with a welcome address to the packed auditorium, introducing Ron each of the players with his or her The lights dim, the crowd silences, and Advocating for the freedom of own nickname, such as Will-I-Can- the air vibrates with creativity and expression, Ron entered his senior But-You-Conte and Pat-The-Thrillio- spontaneity. year with a green Mohawk: a clear Pompilio. In order to get the creative On Saturday, May 9, violation to the school dress code. juices flowing and the actors in the Manasquan High School hosted its After being suspended, Ron desired mindset of improvisation, the night fourth annual Improv for Ron in to set a precedent and clear the path began with the flock dance: a follow- honor of Sgt. Ronald for future generations the-leader dance game in which Zoë A. Kubik. Students, as they sought ways Pelly stole the spotlight with her cat- alumni, and friends to express their like moves. alike revived the lost individuality. He From there, the night quickly art of improvisation, brought the case unfolded with role-playing games such relying on their wit and before the Board of as park bench as Ryan Coulson took the reactions of their Education and won. on the persona of a phone collector colleagues to create a A f t e r with his catchphrase "you know what night of humor and graduating, Ron I say when I find a phone…...another comedy. became a decorated phone earned!" next door neighbor as war hero. Serving as a Craig Lapham and Kevin Maldjian Julia Graney and Kevin Maldjian As the teams play husband and wife in Actor’s US Army Ranger 3rd pretended to role-played in various NightMare battalion, 75th Ranger have a body- improvisational games, Regiment, he went obsession the crowd erupted in on three tours of duty complex and laughter and applause, amazed at the in Iraq. On April 23, 2010, Sgt. Ron attempted to ingenuity of the players. Improv for Kubik heroically sacrificed himself bench press Ron was not only successful in its for his country, saving the lives of 5 one other, film hilarity, but, more importantly, in its fellow rangers, 5 Afghan soldiers, critic as Ryan remembrance of the vibrant spirit that and 19 innocent Afghan women and Coulson and once roamed the halls of Manasquan children. In order to celebrate the Madi Blecki High. legacy of the fallen Manasquan hero, (playing As a well-rounded, energetic Improv for Ron was created. a man) and courageous man, Ron Kubik left a The performers at thisreenacted a Craig Lapham pretends to shoulder press a permanent mark on Manasquan’s Class fundraiser—Craig Lapham, Kevin passion-filled bench in Next Door of 2006. He engaged in broad range of Maldjian, Julia Graney, Allison bromance and classes classes from AP Literature to Frangione, Rachel Gray, Jeff Hall, Ryan Coulson Intro to Acting, and extracurricular Jack Lewis, Kat Wallace, Zoe Pelly, delivered the memorable line “my activities from wrestling to writing. Carly Garback, Miguel Garcia, kids are always complaining ‘you’re Eddie Franzoni, Pat not my real dad,’” actor’s nightmare Pat Pompilio perfects his opera singing in American Pompilio, Jackie Lingo, as Allison Frangione was only able to Idol, while Jackie Lingo wins the audiences’ hearts with her country rhymes Hailey Crecca, Ryan read lines from “A Streetcar Named Coulson, Nolan Egan, Desire” and Julia Graney, engulfed by Will Conte, Matt Conte, a zest for faith, religiously screamed Jack Masterson, and Madi “do it for Jesus” repeatedly, and Blecki—embodied the subconscious scene as Carly Garback, passionate spirit Ron cast Kat Wallace, and guest-appearance upon Manasquan. All of Mr. Harvey pretended to be the voice the players, either students of reason of the players on the stage. in Mr. Harvey’s Intro to Other games centered on Acting class, past alumni, the concept of random thought or participants in Mr. such as inventing proverbs as teams Harvey and Mr. Mawn’s popcorned continued on next page Acting Camp and Improv Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 4 Academy of Finance Celebrates Successful Year By: Julie Hohenstein But the best tribute to the academy lies in the college acceptances of graduating members. AOF Manasquan High School’s Academy of Finance soon-to-be alumni plan to further their education at is proud to be a part of the National Academy Founda- universities across the country. Students look forward tion’s network of 667 academies, serving over 80,000 to their future, but reflect upon the advantage that AOF students across 38 states. However, the Academy of has provided them. Finance has even more pride in its recent accolade “The Academy has given me an infrastructure from its mother foundation. of business knowledge to build upon in college”, said Congratulations to the Academy of Finance for senior Sean Flarity. “I am eternally grateful for the op- being deemed a “model” institution as a result of NAF’s portunity presented by Manasquan High School. It’s a annual Academy Assessment. Glorified for meeting the great program, and I’m definitely going to miss every- highest proportion of standards, our hometown acade- one.” my will be celebrated at NAF’s national conference this Similarly, Craig Lapham complimented the July in Anaheim, California. academy for providing members with “more experi- This is the fourth consecutive year that AOF ence than most college students”. Lapham continued has been ranked among the top 15% of NAF acade- to say, “The field trips especially have proved valuable, mies. Flattered by the acclaim, Mr. Driscoll credits the because we get insight from people who are truly im- success to his students. “Kids recruit other kids, family mersed in the business world.” members that have gone through the program recruit The seniors celebrated their academy gradu- other kids, and that is what keeps the academy alive. ation on Wednesday, May 14th in the Jack. Honored Without such enthusiastic and dedicated students it’s by parents, peers, and professors, the students en- not possible to continue to do what we do.” joyed the spotlight as they patiently awaited their diplo- continued on next page night that truly should adopt. He told them that Improv for Ron represented the whenever he would question Ron as continued from previous page ideals and spirit to why he was enlisting in another of her heroic son. tour, Ron would immediately turn American Idol She shared memories serious, saying “if you ask me again, with opera-singer that portrayed how I’ll leave the room.” In Ron’s mind, Pat Pompilio, Ron’s passion and to not risk his life for his country rapper Eddie spirit shined a positive was an unthinkable concept. Franzoni, and light on his school, Sgt. Daly wanted Ron to serve as country singer community, and an inspiration to the audience, Jackie Lingo, world: memories motivating them to believe in the counting words that embodied the power of themselves and to utilize as Jeff Hall took courageousness, this power in its fullest potential to on the character Eileen Daly, Ron’s mother, shares bravery, and sacrifice make a difference in the world. of a 7-11 clerk, heartfelt memories of her beloved and heroic son. R o n Entertaining and and relationship inspiring, this year’s counselor as Mr. represented. Eileen also had Improv for Ron was the and Mrs. Fenlon were pulled from the honor of introducing a greatest success it has ever the crowd to be counseled for guest speaker—Dan Daly, been, entertaining the their ‘watermelon-fueled’ marriage Ron’s uncle and trusted most amount of viewers issues. Mrs. Fenlon reflected, “I friend. and raising $4,000 for had no improv experience at all, so Dan Daly, a NYC fireman, the Sgt. Ronald A. Kubik I was really nervous. Mr. Harvey moved the audience with Memorial Scholarship: could just sense my excitement and his attestment to the selfless a scholarship open to all wanted me to be a part of the show.” and honorable man Ron students who “embody the Following the last game, the always strove to be. Sgt. Daly, spirit of Ron.” As Director last laugh, and the last applause, as a close confidant of Ron, Mr. Harvey speculated, the spotlight turned towards Ron’s followed Ron’s progression Sgt, Daly, Ron’s uncle, “I thought it went great. mother, Eileen Daly. Eileen began reflects on Ron’s life in life, and saw the fiery and beliefs, inspiring The crowd was excited by profusely thanking all of the passion he possessed to make the audience to follow and so generous. All of the supporters, participants, and staff a difference—an attribute he in his courageous and performers went beyond who created Improv for Ron: a meaningful way of believed the entire audience life. my expectations.” Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 5 Appraising AOF By: Julie Hohenstein The Jack Nicholson The- burst into applause. (She said yes!!) atre is home to many Manasquan Applause was met by traditions. It is in the Jack that laughter as the student-written freshmen are first converted into biographies were read for each Warriors during orientation, au- individual model. Hidden behind dience members are transported the basic facts, including grade in into other worlds by the comedic school and store modeling for, were “It was really re- “The fashion show and tragic genius of the Drama unexpected admissions of secret warding to look is a great experi- Club, and the stride of students hobbies, weird fetishes, and future down from the stage. ence for models and and teachers transforms to a strut plans. The audience learned of ju- during the annual Academy of Fi- nior Matt Cannon’s love for scented So much hardwork audience members nance Fashion Show. With over candles, Megan Gianforte’s retire- went into the night because you not only 80 enthusiastic models and exten- ment from an Irish step-dancing and so many stu- get a taste for how sive support from the communi- career, and Olivia Santos’ tenden- dents came out to people act in the ty, the Academy hosted its 11th cy to finger paint with her toes. support AOF.” business world, but annual event on March 31, 2015. Seniors professed their how they look in it” Run entirely by students, love for past teachers, with Sean -Emily Petillo, Junior -Craig Lapham, Senior the fashion show is accompanied Padgett confessing his “quest to by a gift auction that serves to raise follow in Mr. Voskian’s footsteps funds for academy scholarships and and become the World’s Strongest activities. Mr. Driscoll has been the Man”, and Craig Lapham sharing director of the academy since its es- his hopes to “one day be half the tablishment in 1999. The first grad- man Bobby Waldeyer CPA is today.” uating class consisted of only two Models either donned ca- students, a staggering statistic con- sual or formal wear. Casual outfits sidering that the academy currently provided audience members with claims over one hundred members. a taste of spring styles from Inlet Increased participation is Outlet, Rare Cargo, and Hazel Bou- responsible for the success of this tique. The formal collection came “Getting asked to year’s fashion show. Anyone in courtesy of Tula the Boutique, prom onstage was “I like getting the audience can confirm that the Starlight Tuxedo, and JoS. A. Bank. a big surpise. The energy in the auditorium was tan- The Academy would like dressed up and fashion show will gible as models took to the stage to not only thank their clothing always be a memo- taking to the cat- in pairs to perform some sort of providers, but all other sponsors. rable night and I’m walk. It’s where interesting hand shake, dance, or Over twenty-five local establish- even promposal. Those at home ments donated in support of the looking forward to I’m destined to be.” were able to witness Shane Fla- Class of 2015. Finally, the night May 22!.” -Craig Miller, Senior nagan publicly pop the question would not have been possible -Alex Kurtz, Junior to Alex Kurtz, thanks to the many without the hard work of the Fash- snapchat videos, while the room ion Show Committee led by se-

“Part of the fun is “I’m not in the shopping for the academy, but this event. All of the night made me stores were so ac- wish I was. Shout- comodating” out to Jamie.” -Caroline Carter -Braiden Carroll

AOF Celebrates merce. continued from previous page Guests lingered in the cafeteria long after the mas. Mr. Driscoll delivered a heartfelt - and hilarious end of the commencement: dwelling to share stories, - speech that drew upon his memories regarding the take pictures, and snack on Costco’s finest pastries. class of 2015. The night continued with the distribution Perhaps students were procrastinating going home to of scholarships. Jamie Roland was praised as student finish their homework or avoiding studying for an up- of the year, (a well-deserved accolade considering her coming exam. Or perhaps, subconsciously, students dedication to the Fashion Show and other AOF events idled because they did not want their time to be over. during the past year) and various other awards were When one encounters something as precious as the presented by each sending district’s Chamber of Com- Academy of Finance, departure is inevitably difficult. Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 6 And The Winner is... By Keely Flood April 22nd, 2015 was a sophomore Kat Zhang night of pride, guts, and cour- surprised the crowd with age. One thing no one can say VARiE Y HOW a traditional Japanese about the student body here T S dance. Intricate and swift, at MHS is that there’s no tal- Kat brought to the stage ent. From traditional, cultural a beautiful symbol of her dance to freestyle rapping, culture and where her MHS’s variety show was more roots sprout from! than a success—it was a tri- After Kat received an umph. With a lineup of nine amazing ovation, things performers, the audience was got a little more innova- in store for a show that would tive as senior/upcoming shed some new light on some rap artist Jacob “Barry of the students that roam our the Mongoose” Metroke halls. Not once during or af- rapped his own original ter each act did the audience song. Not to disappoint, a lack in applause or cheers; the few lucky audience mem- Jack Nicholson Theatre was bers were thrown a Barry alive. the Mongoose album shirt The evening began by the man himself. The with energy, when sopho- night was definitely a roller more/twin duo Rachel and coaster of ambiance when Rebecca Irizarry had the au- Jake’s freestyle was fol- dience dancing in their seats lowed by a slower acoustic while lip singing to Fifth Har- ballad by senior Josh Ost- mony’s upbeat tune “Sledge- berg, who played a soulful hammer”. The crowd, buzzing rendition of “Everlong” by and impatiently awaiting the the Foo Fighters. next acts, were officially ready Shortly after, the next for the night! Marty McFly act took stage: the Brett took us even further back in Favre Experience, made his time machine when Paul up of seniors Kevin Mald- Navarro sang his own rendi- jian and John Russo, along tion of Frank Sinatra’s simple with younger freshman classic “Fly Me to the Moon”. brother Brian Russo. Those Beautifully executed and scar- boys knew what they were ily mimicking Sinatra’s actual doing as they played their voice, no one would be sur- own versions of “Where prised to think Frank himself is my Mind” by the Pixies was on stage with their eyes and “Psycho Killer” by the closed. Talking Heads. Again, the Skip ahead a decade to the seventies when sopho- crowd made it very clear that they were pleased! Spieth Takes Home the Green Jacket more Michael Rafter impressively AND perfectly played Black To end the night, junior Pat Walsh rapped some Sabbath’s tricky song “Iron Man” on his electric guitar. Ded- of his very own lyrics alongside younger brother Ian, an icated to his Dad, we’re more than sure he was pleased and eighth grader at Spring Lake Heights. Originality in its sim- proud. The event kept a steady groove when another female plest form, it was great to see another brotherly duo up on duo, sophomore friends Sarah Langan and Kathryn Wynd, support each other on the stage. threw it back to 1982, dancing to Dexys Midnight Runners Although every act deserved its own trophy and smash hit “Come On Eileen”. Now students and parents were gold star for the amount of effort and talent involved, only humming along! This one wasn’t the usual performance, so it one would be chosen to start ice-picking away at their prize definitely added some diversity, fun, and energy to the night. money of $100 cold hard cash (the bill was literally frozen Keeping the music alive, senior JD Donahue had ev- in a block of ice). The judges even admitted they had a eryone’s attention as he played acoustic guitar and opened his tough decision to make, but after a closer-than-close com- act singing the Head and the Heart’s “Winter Song”. But that petition, the Brett Favre Experience took home the win. wasn’t all we’d get from one of our school’s greatest song- One thing everyone that night could agree on was that it birds; his next song most definitely made some eyes misty as was a well-deserved win for Kevin, John and Brian. he played Rob Thomas’s “Little Wonders”. Emotions running A massive congratulations to all performers. You deep, the crowd did not hold back their applause; they roared all killed it and made the night a charming success! with excitement. Taking a break from all things traditional, ...The Brett Favre Experience! Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 7 A ‘Bloody’ Good Cause By Sofia Kim & Keely Flood On May 15, 2015, Manasquan High School’s gym was transformed into a vampire’s utopia. As blood spilled from the veins of some of our schools’ most open hearted and generous, hundreds of lives were being saved. This annual tradition, hosted by the Academy of Health Careers is a wonderful testament to a community which acknowledges the power of one in changing the lives of many. A moment of discomfort has the capability of providing a lifetime of difference for patients. It’s a simple act that can catapult into an entire lifestyle of dedicating what you have to help others. So much so that the initial intimidating task of donating a pint of blood can be minimized to nothing. As senior Logan Muir put it, “I’ve given blood before so I knew what to expect. It didn’t hurt. I’m the man.” For the honorable donors, there awaits our gym, transformed for your comfort. There lies a space to rest your altruistic head, food to nourish your gallant self, and nurses to ensure you triumph the no- blest of deeds, painlessly. Mrs. Kozic runs the event admirably, and Jessica Law, the account manager at Central Jersey Blood Center, agreed. She described how “everything went smoothly” although, unfortu- nately, there were not as many donors as compared to last year. Don’t think any fears of blood or needles can prevent you from participating. The pain is a mini- mal pinch, and you cannot feel the blood leaving your body. We promise your initial fears will subside All smiles after the fact: once you remember the gravity of your actions. Take first time donor Senior Mackenzie Grogan, who above, Logan Muir and said, “I did it for the first time and even though I thought it was scary I’m so glad I could help people below, McKenzie Grogan, and save lives.” both seniors, both donors. Following your donation, your unit of Whole Blood is divided into different components, and transfused to patients who needs fit that specific component. Every drop can go to help victims of car accidents or third degree burns, and those undergoing heart surgery, organ transplants and bone mar- row transplants. However the number one recipient of blood products is cancer patients. When you choose to donate blood, you choose to donate platelets. Platelets circulate in the blood and are vital for blood clotting. The presence of platelets are critical to the survival of many patients with clotting problems like aplastic anemia, leukemia, or Juniors Pat Walsh, Kerry O’Malley and Matt DeConie cancer and it is crucial for patients undergoing or- show off their gauze after donating blood. gan transplants, heart bypass grafts, or other major surgeries. If this isn’t enough to convince you, did you know that men who do- nate blood are four times less likely to have a heart attack than men who do not donate blood? Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, and thousands of them receive blood every day thanks to your contribution. Because of you their lives are either saved, prolonged or the quality of their life is improved. A big thank you to all donors, to Central Jersey Blood Center for pro- viding their services, and especially Mrs. Kozic for making this empower- ing event possible! Spieth Takes Home the Green Jacket The 2015 Masters took place April By: Lauren Johnson his 4-shot cushion on the fifth day (Satur- 6th –April 12th in Augusta, Georgia. Jordan day) which pretty much secured his spot. Spieth, an eye-catching 21-year old Amer- Rose, tied for second scoring 14 under par. He competed with the top competitors, ican, took home his first ever green jacket. Idealized Tiger Wood’s started off on the Rose, Mickelson, Wood, and Mcllroy on He shot a record-tying 18 under par to win right foot, but his dream to grab his fifth the final day to come out on top. the championship, tying Tiger Woods with jacket was put down. He ended 5 under Other than being a stellar golf- the best 72-hole winning record. par in 18th place. er, Spieth is always smiling. He is just an Spieth is also the second young- Spieth remained on top of the all arounf great guy who is also praised est male to win the Masters after Tiger leaderboard most of the tournament until by the women, especially now with his Woods in 1997 when he was 22. Not to $1,800,000 prize. However, he does have The winner, Jordan Spieth. He’s young, a beautiful lucky girlfriend, Annie… mention he had 28 birdies, a Master’s re- he’s rich, and he’s cute, isn’t he? cord, as well as becoming the youngest Anyways, Spieth is sponsored by Under Ar- 18-hole leader in Master’ history. mour which you can always find him wear- After winning the tournament ing. AT&T, Titleist, Rolex, Perfect Sense and before putting on the jacket, Spieth Digital, NetJets, and Super Stroke also responded to all, “It was nerve racking. sponsor this star. With two major champions behind me, I It’s refreshing after seeing so couldn’t let up. It has been the most in- many built up, cocky men in our country credible week of my life, as great it gets, a gain attention; finally a true and kind one dream come true. It made it even better is experiencing his dream. Ever since he that all my family was there. The next step was a little boy Spieth said his dream was is to win another just like Bubba Watson.” to win the Masters and he did. His next Runner ups, Phil Mickelson and Justin dream is to win another. Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 8

Students The Blue & Gray Tackle Editorials Issues in theWorld How can we pave A Rally for Rights By: Julie Hohenstein the way for healthier Amongst the sea of clubs in our quaint coast high school lies the hidden pearl that is Amnesty International. beauty standards? Globally renowned and locally led by Mrs. Anderson, Amnes- ty defines itself as a movement of people fighting injustice and By: Sofia Kim promoting human rights. The group is guided by the mission statement, “It’s not happening here, but it’s happening now.” What is beautiful, idealized, desirable, has never been a Except it is happening here. stagnant concept, yet it is presented as a concrete and absolute goal. Police brutality has plagued America the past year. The me- With the intimate role social media plays in our lives, it dia’s first big story came from Ferguson, Missouri after cop, came almost as no surprise when airbrushed and retouched pic- Darren Wilson, shot and killed Michael Brown, an unarmed tures of celebrities became as ubiquitous as the photo-shopped African-American teenager. Unrest intensified with the ju- standards of beauty we are fed in magazines, websites, adver- ry’s controversial decision not to indict Mr. Wilson. The verdict tisements, and even video. prompted further protests that quickly took a turn for the worst. Yet something about this fazed our normally jaded, un- Buildings burned as citizens took their anger out on the town. surprised understanding of airbrushing. The fact that these tam- pered images were posted through the celebrities themselves, Though Ferguson elicited discussion in our hit home. Suddenly it wasn’t a large corporation that was pump- area, we were not burnt by the heat of the situation. ing out a product, but rather Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Miranda However, flames have recently ignited in neighboring Kerr and many others, who were altering their bodies for our ex- states- making the smell of smoke impossible to ignore. penditure. This immediately garnered a wave of annulling scru- Riots recently erupted in Baltimore, Maryland following tiny. Popular news feed were dedicating stories and coverage the death of Freddie Gray, a 25 year old African-American. Gray to indict the “guilty”, and entire websites and blogs were being passed away after having suffered a serious spinal cord injury created to bash that behavior. while in police custody. Enraged by the incident, protesters took Their responses grew from a foundation of cold, con- to the streets after Gray’s funeral to tear up the town. But they crete, unforgiving shame. Retouched photos are detectable for did so against the will of Gray’s family, who rallied against violence warped or distorted backgrounds indicating the places at which as they mourned their loss. alterations were pinched in. These websites scold celebrities, through comparisons of before and after to emphasize the areas The explosion of “We should emotion in Baltimore leaves at which their retouching skills fell short. Yet by branding these continue as a nation photos as a source of mockery and targeting celebrities for not the streets destroyed and only photo-shopping themselves, but for “failing” to do so dis- the citizens distraught. to let our voices be creetly, it only perpetuates a vicious cycle. While the city attempts to heard by peacefully Instead of questioning why we live in a society that plac- salvage what remains, the assembling.” es such immense pressure to fit a specific image, these stories nation faces the issues as- -Amnesty advisor Mrs. Anderson. only work to further cultivate a sociated with the events. highly critical and discouraging How does one overcome such adversity? Does one first com- media. Public bashing of partic- bat the rubble of a single city, or the sin of an entire nation? ipants doesn’t inspire change, The efforts of Amnesty are all the more -import rather it encourages an already existing culture of shame. ant in the light of these events. Unfortunately, Amnes- Fat shaming, skinny shaming, ty has such low student participation that it risks extinc- shame to not measure up to a tion at MHS. If students fail to sustain a club that represents continued on next page hope for humanity, what does that say about our future? So perhaps, as students in Manasquan, we should begin to A photoshopped picture posted combat injustice by ensuring the continuation of Amnesty. We can on Peaches’ Geldoff’s Instagram page, with arrow indicator showing no longer avoid our reality- because things are happening here and the photogshopping. See more at now- so instead we must fight fire with fire and begin to fuel change. becomegorgeous.com (but don’t do Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 9 French Club Spends Spring Break in Canada The trip began at 6 a.m. on Monday morn- by Sarah Spears able to go to the very top and look out over Mon- ing. It was chilly and a hazy blue had settled over the tréal. After taking the elevator back down, the trees. Parents said their final goodbyes and the stu- group walked to the botanical garden, where they dents met up with friends and buzzed saw numerous types of plants and butterflies. In fact, there was over what they had done the night be- a room that was solely for the butterflies to roam freely. After fore and the excitement of the upcoming lunch they took a tour of old Montréal and of the Notre Dame trip. As the bus drove the 8 hours to get cathedral. After that there was free to Montréal, the sun soared higher into time, dinner, and then an IMAX the sky and views of trees and mountains movie about pandas followed. filled the horizons. The students bubbled On their third day in Mon- over the promise of the next three days tréal (and also Mr. Januario’s birth- and barely anyone could manage a wink day), the students were taken to of sleep. the National Film Board and were When the bus first arrived in the city, the taught about animation. They students were overwhelmed with the blue-grey hue of everything. were then split into groups and It drove over the Saint Lawrence each group made their own mini River, just beginning to thaw, and films. After that, they were driven into the heart of the city where back to Montréal the Best Western was wait- and they were ing. The students met their able to go and get their own lunch. They tour guide and finally were then regrouped back at the hotel and made able to stretch their legs and their way to take a tour of the Museum of Fine pile out of the bus. After put- Arts and of McGill University. At McGill, the ting their things away, the tour group met up with Joe Khammar, a former guide led them through the city student at MHS, and he walked them through to the atrium where the stu- the campus. After walking through the cam- dents could ice-skate or spend pus, the students had 2 hours of free time the hour as they pleased. For before dinner at the North African restau- some, this was their first time rant. At the North African restaurant, one skating, and they slipped around the ice like baby deer learning of the students made a toast about the trip and to walk while the others skated circles around them. However, thanked Mr. Januario for his kindness, and then the group no matter the skill level, each stu- began to sing. dent had a broad smile on their face. On their final day, they went When the hour was up, the students, to Mount Royal and saw the view their chaperones, and their tour guide of the city. Then they went to the made their way up through town to a “underground city” which was restaurant for dinner, and then down a mall that was underground. It again to play some laser tag. was huge, with many floors and a Early the next morning, whole variety of different stores. around 7 a.m., everyone enjoyed Students did their last minute some breakfast at the hotel and piled shopping and waited for the bus into the bus to go to the Biodome. to take them on the very long ride There, they enjoyed several differ- back home. ent zones with a variety of climates The trip to Canada was once and habitats. They saw a multitude in a life time. The students and of birds, some raccoons, a capybara, chaperones experienced a foreign and even a lynx. Even though they country, a different lifestyle and were inside of a building, it was easy a whole new way of thinking. It to see the true diversity of the plan- was an invaluable experience that et. After that, they made their way to they will all remember and value the Olympic tower, where they were for the rest of their lives.

Beauty Standards we hold for our celebrities. But we can impart immediate continued from previous page change in our perspectives. single definition of worth. It starts with a decision every day. A decision to We cannot buy into insidious behavior we’ve helped to air on the side of compassion for the figures of our media, create. to not dehumanize them. A decision to question “why” in- We are hungry for images of beauty which are relatable. stead of criticize. To focus all the energy we’ve been wasting Beauty that is not single sided, but diverse, all encompassing, and scorning others into fostering a world that sets a healthy wholly accepting. We may not be able to change how every sum- example for our impressionable youth. To utilize our level mer magazines will release stories of the “best celebrity beach of technological potential to diversify the images we are fed bodies”, or how “post baby celebrity weight loss” articles will ap- and ultimately widen the ideals we’ve been taught to as- pear alongside the pressing issues of our world in credible news pire to. And most importantly to learn to accept ourselves, sources. Nor may we currently have the power to disassemble because often what we are most critical of in others, is a the lucrative business of fad diets, or the suffocating expectations reflection of what we are not yet at peace with in ourselves. Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 10

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cold. Clouds denied our skin of the sun’s est areas are not knocked down, but kisses but upon their departure gave instead valued with increased vitality. Ode to way to seventy degree weather. Howev- European admiration of antiq- er, no matter the temperature, Parisians uity is exemplified by the Louvre. The took a seat along the sidewalk at their famous institution houses more than cafe of choice- a restaurant experience 70,000 pieces of artwork, including Da unlike anything in the United States. Vinci’s treasure, the Mona Lisa. But even Europe Though McDonald’s and Star- more impressive than the museum’s col- bucks exist overseas, they don’t in- lection is its sheer size. The Louvre oc- By: Julie Hohenstein fect the streets. Franchises are scarce. cupies 130,000 square meters- nearly The streets are instead dominated ten city blocks in length alone. Would I was fortunate enough to spend by boutiques and family-owned busi- the United States be willing to dedicate the duration of my spring break immersed nesses, a cordial contrast to the states. such coveted property to a museum? in the heart of France. Everything about Food represents more than a To trap tourists sure. But tourism is not Paris was upbeat: the Seine River danced collection of calories abroad. Restau- France’s motive. Though over nine mil- throughout the city, creperies lined rants focus on quality over quantity, lion people visit the Parisian destina- streets corners, offering tourists a sweet delivering delicately designed serving tion annually, the Louvre is as much of indulgence, and aged buildings provided sizes to hungry customers. An effort a delight for locals as it is for travelers. an escape from the modernity of Amer- is made to bring the food out immedi- After ten magical days abroad, ica. Beauty was abundant. But the most ately, but waiters are in no rush to de- I reluctantly boarded a plane destined beautiful thing: beauty was appreciated. liver checks upon completion of a meal. for the states. As I wandered in and The “City of Light” illuminates Customers remain seated long after out of sleep during the eight and a half the many differences between Europe their plates have been cleared. Though hour flight, my mind raced with- mem and the United States. Plagued by practi- a bustling city, Paris rejects the notion ories of Paris. I wanted nothing more cality and big business, the United States that life has to be in constant motion. than to stay in the dream world that does not possess half the interest in aes- It is almost as if the passage is Europe. But no matter how desper- thetic appeal that Paris demonstrates. of time has no effect on the city. The ate my attempts to sleep, reality - pre Though undeniably impressive, metro- urban area is proud of its history and vailed with the definitive jolting of the politan areas like New York City lack the makes every effort to preserve it. While planes wheels against American soil. charming priorities of European cities. in the United States cities are con- Though home will forever have Our trip coincided with the tran- structed to include skyscrapers that my heart, Europe maintains my mind. sition from winter to spring, a fact that maximize work space, Paris makes use enabled my mother and I to experience of the century old buildings. The old- Par- is in mul- tiple sea- sons. The first f e w d a y s w e r e Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 11 “‘Help!’ We need the ‘Piano Man’ to bring us back to the ‘Glory Days’.” By: Maggie Leddy In a time period where we are (including my mother). Their sound, when I saw four guys who didn’t look constantly upgrading technology, the harmonious and emotional, was the like they’d come out of the Hollywood music industry is being highly effect- super glue of the swinging sixties, a star mill, who played their own songs ed. It seems that every top hit song is time of curiousness and social revo- and instruments, and especially be- assisted with computer engineered lution in the twentieth century. They cause you could see this look in John beats and vocals. What happened to allowed themselves to be the vocal Lennon’s face – and he looked like he the stripped down songs without all of perspective of many young adults was always saying: ‘F--- you!’ – I said: ‘I the added in computerized percussions in America trying to change the way know these guys, I can relate to these and voice enhancing devices? What society perceived things. guys, I am these guys.’ This is what I’m happened to the guy with his guitar Bruce Springsteen, a small going to do – play in a rock band’.” At and a few scribbled down verses on a town kid from Neptune, New Jer- only 16 years old Joel had been in two napkin? What happened to the garage sey, made his way to fame by play- bands, the Emeralds and the Hassels, based bands who played too loud for ing around local bars in Asbury Park. the neighbors liking? What happened He played covers as well as some to lyrics that made sense and forced original songs. People fell in love you to feel something other than the with his down to earth, small town, need to go out and make, well, ques- Americana working class lyrics. It tionable decisions? wasn’t long before Bob Dylan’s pro- Growing up in a house full of ducer caught wind of Springsteen Beatles lovin’, Bruce Springsteen play- and signed him and his colleagues, in’, Billy Joel singin’ parents I got a taste of different generations of music that I unfortunately missed as a late 90’s kid. Not to say that these artists are “Slow down you’re doing fine stripped down to only guitars and vo- You can’t be everything you cals, but they have a certain raw sound want to be before your time.” -Billy Joel which became big in New York. At 21 Joel, the gifted pianist he was, signed with Family Productions where his ca- reer took off. Through the years Billy Joel has changed his style from soft “The best music... is essen- rocker to new wave rocker, stealing tially there to provide you the social music scene. something to face the world It is important to look back at w i t h .” -Bruce Springsteen these artists as some of the original “Blackbird singing in the dead of musical icons that worked hard with night / Take these broken wings who soon became known as Bruce what they were given. They achieved and learn to fly / All your life / Springsteen and the E Street Band. stardom with their talent and dedi- You were only waiting for this Springsteen knew how to rock a cation to music. With lyrics that tell moment to arise” crowd. Even today at 65 years old, stories about love, loss, triumph and his concerts are electrifying as his failure, they are excellent examples as -The Beatles reffering to the lyrics are blared through stadiums to why you don’t need to write songs U.S. Civil Rights movement connecting individuals as one nation about drugs and abuse or completely who relate to the disappointments edit the sound of vocals and instru- that you don’t hear anymore. and victories growing up in America. ments. However, times are changing Each of the artists mentioned After seeing The Beatles and many of the younger generations above have a story that they allow perform on the Ed Sullivan Show may never even come across clas- their music to portray. The Beatles one night, young Billy Joel declared sic songs, such as “Mary’s Place” or started their journey to pop star sensa- that pursuing a career in music was “Help!” I can only be thankful that I am tions when they began playing in local something he needed to do. “That graced with the knowledge of these pubs in London. After building their fan one performance changed my life artists by living in such a musically cul- base, the Beatles came to America and ... Up to that moment I’d never con- tured environment. won the hearts of every teenage girl sidered playing rock as a career. And Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 12

***Editor’s note: List compiled from college acceptance letters submitted to MHS guidance department as of 5/15/15. *** Zackary Abbott Brandon Hawes: Pace University Noah Drake: Darby Formichella: West Chester University College of Charleston West Chester University Towson University East Carolina University Marymount Manahattan Vaughn College Duquesne University College of Charleston George Mason University Jennifer Alvarez: Eric Dzenis: Nell Henry: Susquehanna University University of Maine Allison Frangione: Rutgers University Seton Hall University Washington College Manhattan College West Chester University University of North Carolina - Ramapo College Jack Hobbie: University of Rhode Island Wilmington Philadelphia University Bucknell University Penn State - Altoona Fordham University Fordham University Olivia Galinis: College of Charleston Parker Black: Chelsea Eareckson: Virginia Tech Rutgers University Northeastern University Clemson University Alison Howell: Penn State University College of Charleston UNC-Wilmington Stockton College University of Richmond Alvernia University Tyler Bradley: University of Miami Carly Garback: University of Rhode Island University of New Hampshire Monmouth University Gabrielle Ientile: Furman University University of Maine Boston University Rollins College Brandon Garcia: University of Delaware Braiden Carroll: University of Tampa Syracuse University University of Alabama Eckard College University of Denver Olivia Jannarone: University of New Haven Flagler College University of Vermont Austin Castellanos: University of North Carolina - Lynchburg college Syracuse University Haverford College Wilmington Fordham University Julia Graney: University of Colorado- Boulder Tanner Cowley: Matthew Edwards: Penn State Rowan University University of Virginia Rowan University University of Delaware University of Delaware The College of New Jersey Marist College Jack Cunningham: University of New Hampshire Daniel Jahnsen: Richard Stockton College Michael Fahey: University of Vermont James Madison University Monmouth University University of Colorado - Boulder College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Villanova University Rowan University The Citadel Conor Gleason: Lauren Johnson: Nicole D’Anton: Annie Farragher: Florida Southern College Lafayette College Cornell University Loyola University Fordham University Meghan Gilly: Margaret Johnson: Sam Di Ubaldi: James Madison University Catholic University Stevens Institute of Technology Kevin Fay: University of Delaware Florida State University Dominican College Aubrey Jones: Manhattan College James Grieb: East Stroudsburg University University of South Carolina Keely Flood: Penn State University University of Delaware Michigan State University Lafayette College Marianne Kenneally: Arizona State University of Vermont Joseph (JD) Donohue: Mackenzie Grogan: University of South Carolina Georgetown University Brooke Franklin: University of Rhode Island Boston College Iona College East Stroudsburg University Johanna Keosseian: Northeastern University Lasalle University William Patterson College University of Mississippi University of Delaware Virginia Commonwealth (VCU) Indiana University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond Ramapo College Giovanna Guaimano: Richard Stockton College of NJ West Virginia University Sofia Kim: John Driscoll: Chestnut Hill College Rider University American University Susquehanna University Goldey Beacom College Rutgers University Manhattan College University of New Haven Jeffrey Hall Monmouth University St. John’s University Temple University Robbie Kraft: Rider University West Virginia University University of Delaware Mount St. Mary’s University Richard Stockton College The College of New Jersey Rutgers University Fairleigh Dickinson University Eddie Franzoni: York College Ramapo College Jake Hegna: Gettysburg College Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 13

***Editor’s note: List compiled from college acceptance letters submitted to Craig Lapham: MHS guidance department as of 5/15/15. *** Joseph Sangine: University of Florida Ben Meseroll: Michael Palella: Husson University University of South Carolina Rutgers University Stony Brook University Virginia Tech Rutgers University Shannon Schatzman: Christine Leonhardt: Fairfield University Penn State University Boston University SUNY at Fredonia University of New Haven Fordham University Penn State University Montclair State University Florida Institute of Technology Drexel University Providence College Queens University of Charlotte Louisiana State UMass - Amherst Loyola University Penn State -Altoona Sacred Heart University University of Delaware Peter Linde: University of New Hampshire Virginia Tech University Omar Minott: Manahattan College Christine Schwartz: Penn State University Brookdale Community College University of Colorado Boulder Rutgers University Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute College of Charleston John Monteverdi: Zoe Pelly: University of Delaware Michelle Liskoff: Salve Regina Univesity Juniata College Florida State University Ohio State University Johnson & Wales University Virginia Tech University of West Florida Rutgers University University of Rhode Island Michigan State University University of South Carolina Assumption College University of Vermont University of Tampa Kayla Lyons: Rhode Island College Manhattan College Penn State University St. Anselm College Patrick Pompilio: University of New Hampshire West Virginia University John Moriarty: East Carolina University Anna Steenland: Brooke Mason: University of Maryland Coastal Carolina University University of Delaware Northeastern University University of Richmond University of Pittsburgh University of North Carolina - Wagner College Wilmington John Morris: Renee Putelo: James Madison University John Masselli: Gettysburg College The College of New Jersey University of South Carolina East Carolina University Florida Institute of Technology Kelly Nolan: Mackenzie Queen: William Stewart: University of Delaware Rollins College Rowan University Liam McAlister: University of Maryland University of Maryland Stevens Institute of Technology Penn State University Christian Rispoli: University of Delaware College of Charleston Rochester Institute of Technology St. John’s University Kyle McDermott: Richard Stockton College Babson College Tess Nuccio: Montclair State University Liam Tobin: Manhattan College Indiana University of Pennsylvania NJ Institute of Technology University of Delaware Champlain College Villanova University Kayla McKeown: Richard Orozco: Bucknell University Montclair State University Dowling College Jason Roberts: Lafayette College Georgian Court University Rowan University University of Colorado Boulder Rensallaer Polytechnic Institute Philadelphia University University of North Carolina - Pembroke Logan Sabins: Spencer Todd: Mary McKiever: Monmouth University American Musical and James Madison University Luke O’Shaughnessy: Dramatic Academy Rutgers University Marquette University Quinn Saito: George Mason University University of South Carolina St. Joseph’s University Marymount Manhattan Joshua Ostberg: Monmouth University Shane McNamara: Massachusetts Maritime Academy Rowan University University of Vermont Texas A&M University TCNJ - The College of New Jersey continued on page 15 Emory University Rutgers University Penn State University NJ Science & Technology University Rutgers University University of Delaware Matt Paturzo: Rider University University of South Carolina Coming Next Month: Where will your California - Santa Barbara Penn State favorite senior be University of Maryland College next year? Find out Reed Melchionda: Rutgers University Princeton University in The Blue & Gray! University of South Carolina Choices! Rutgers University Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 14 Senior Katie White Puts Her Mind, Body and Soul Into Her “Positive Energy” Stone Jewelry

By Keely Flood With this in mind, I couldn’t keep my mind’s wandering from question to ques- Not many people are able to com- tion. Next up: let’s talk stones! bine what they love to do into a business, “There are thousands of stones I love, whether it be big or small. And for those but at the end of the day I have about 5 who do pursue this, the only ingredient for favorites: Blue Kyanite, Spirit Quartz, Mol- success is complete passion and drive for davite, Labradorite, and Emerald Druzy’s. whatever it is they love. Even that is narrowing it down immense- Cue senior Katie White, the care-free ly!” With that established, I started to chick with the cool, laid back style who wonder what the beginning of her collec- walks around the halls. Chances are that tion was. “My first stone ever was clear you’ve spotted her with bright green or quartz when I was younger. Then, early ju- purple hair a couple times this year. Chanc- nior year, I received rose quartz. This past es also are that you’ve seen the complete- August, I traveled to Colorado, where, in ly non-traditional, mesmerizing stone jew- the Garden of the Gods, I actually found elry she wears around her neck. Not rocks my own Quartz, Rose Quartz, and Citrine inspiring. I realized the mind is a powerful from the ground—stones; spiritual stones. while hiking in the mountains.” tool, we must use it to our advantage. In This whole business-of-what-I-love Completely blown away with intrigue, simplest terms, work with what you have, came easily to Katie when she recently my mind is flooding with a sea of ques- be grateful, and never stop loving!” started her own handmade stone jewelry tions. I find complete admiration in the Although it all seems perfect and simple, business. Rather than unfolding a table way Katie sees life and how motivated she Katie is human. When things get rougher and some lawn chairs, waiting for cars to is to turn her negatives into positives. How than she can handle, she looks to those for stop and take a look at her product, she does she do it? More importantly, why a spiritual uplifting and a push of motiva- made an Instagram page (@wildflower_ does she do it? Did something happen that tion to continue her ways. cosmic_treasures; give it a follow!) solely made her realize she needed to purify her- “Honestly, I have too many people who dedicated to her beautiful jewelry. In an self and find clarity in her day to day life? inspire me to even name: Christopher Mc- interview with the artist herself, I got a Was it just a personal choice? Candless, Ram Dass, and anyone who has glimpse of what the real meaning behind “I have actually just fully grown into my ever removed themselves from the con- the stones is and a look into Katie’s mind true self and definite morals,” she told me. formist views of society and set their own and way of life. “I was totally on a journey of self-discovery path with no materialistic possession’s in “My family has always called me the all throughout high school, trying to fully mind,” she said. “An endless journey of peaceful, higher spirited, weird and open find my purpose or place in life, as well as discovery that is what life is really about!” minded one out of everybody, so some wanting to completely think for myself. Be- she smiled. “Mihali Savouldis from Twiddle may say I have always been this way-- it fore the past two years, I was actually rath- and Isaac Brock from Mod est Mouse are just didn’t fully become noticeable until I er angry with the world, and I’ll be honest, actual projections of my brain’s thoughts found my true self. I am very against a lot the opposite spectrums of emotions still put into songs, it’s wondrous! Lastly, any of what society stands for and believe hu- conflict,” she continued. I’ve just learned person who has ever judged me or anoth- man connection, love, and bettering one- life is all in your power, you can control ev- er person for just being who they truly are self are the most valuable things to accom- ery energy and thought you have with the just because they’re not like the majority is plish in life every day!”, she replied when perspective and perception you’ve con- my motivation to continue the path I lead asked what first triggered her interest in jured. I’ve also lived through some pretty now,” she added. “I’ve been called lazy, spirituality and stones. “Also the fact that traumatic experiences most won’t ever dirty, weird, etc. just because I don’t fit in my mom has been a yoga instructor for hopefully encounter but made them awe and have a completely foreign way of look- several years, I suppose that influenced my ing at life’s purpose compared to most. I interest in a spiritual mind- don’t understand why any- set and daily engagement (Below: Left to Right) Green Calcite piece and Chrysocolla pieces (made by one emits any negative no- in alternative life activities. I Katie);Katie’s handmade dreamcatchers tions towards another just personally have beliefs oth- because they don’t under- ers don’t comprehend, in stand or it isn’t what they addition to universal signs love or find interest in. Un- about my life others don’t conditional love is all that’s receive, so spirituality took needed.” interest in me before I was So you may ask yourself, even fully able to take inter- “What’s Katie’s number one est in the subject. Stones, secret to de-stress and find minerals, fossils and crys- a sense of calm when times tals are Mother Nature’s are rough?” beautiful gifts to us, so I felt “I breathe!” she tells me. it more than necessary to “Every time I feel myself get- admire what is natural and ting out of tune with my in- unique.” continued on next page Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 15

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ity, and in which the seven centers for flow spiritual living, or maybe you just decided Katie of energy are recognized along the spinal to minimize your pessimism and maximize continued from previous page cord. The seven chakras have a color which your optimism, this article is considered corresponds to the color of stones when useful! Let go of small things. Remember ner-self, I remove myself from that state of categorized,” she begins. Confused? Leave to breathe. Remember bad days will come thinking. Breathe deeply for about 60 sec- it to Katie to spit out her wisdom. “I’ll put and go. And if you ever need a little daily onds and just remember I am worthy of this in simple terms: the root chakra (red) reminder or a quick boost, Katie’s always everything I put my mind to as well as hav- represents grounding and is at the base of just a couple of clicks away! I think the best ing a life with infinite room to grow.” “Be- the spinal cord. Orange is the sacral chakra way to end this little piece is with a cou- lieve me, I really do still have moments,” (orange) representing sexuality at the ab- ple of Katie’s all-time favorite sayings/song she added. My life is insanely hectic, I am domen. Next is the solar plexus chakra quotes. just confident that I’ve been blessed with (yellow) representing power at the stom- KATIE’S PHILOSOPHY wisdom and a sense of gratitude some ach. The fourth chakra is the heart chakra (IN HER WORDS) don’t even develop in a lifetime.” (green) located at the heart, its function If nothing Katie said doesn’t make you is love. Then there’s the fifth chakra, the The best advice I could give is four small feel guilty or want to change your tenden- throat chakra (blue), functioning in com- phrases and song lyrics, Nourish your body, cies to overdramatize situations and play munication. Next is the third eye chakra Remember love conquers all, never forget the poor-me-my-life-is-horrible card, (I (indigo) located mid-forehead above the who you are, and respect your mother. “Well play it too, let’s just say it for what it is), eyebrows representing intuition. Lastly the it’s okay to be alone you learn a lot about then Ghandi himself can’t untangle that Seventh chakra is your crown chakra (pur- your own, It’s a no hate zone in turn, When “I breathe!”, she tells me. “Every time ple) representing spirituality,” she finishes. it’s time to shut your eyes inside there’s light I feel myself getting out of tune with my So, clearly, if you’re having a problem, that gives me life, Too blind to see so pure inner-self, I remove myself from that state don’t stress; there’s tons of chakras and so free.” “We were talking about the space of thinking. Breathe deeply for about 60 stones to go around. And Katie’s art page between us all And the people who hide seconds and just remember I am worthy of has proven that she can turn an average themselves behind a wall of illusion. Never everything I put my mind to as well as hav- chakra stone into a piece of jewelry peo- glimpse the truth, then it’s far too late, when ing a life with infinite room to grow.” “Be- ple won’t forget. Isn’t that all someone they pass away. We were talking about the lieve me, I really do still have moments,” can ask for? Living a peaceful life in style? love we all could share, When we find it, to try our best to hold it there with our love. she added. My life is insanely hectic, I am If you’re interested, Katie’s just a couple With our love, we could save the world, if just confident that I’ve been blessed with clicks away! they only knew, Try to realize it’s all within wisdom and a sense of gratitude some “My stone collection will forever grow yourself, No one else can make you change, don’t even develop in a lifetime.” throughout my lifetime because I plan on And to see you’re really only very small, And If nothing Katie said doesn’t make you possessing one of every stone, rock, min- life flows on within you and without you, We feel guilty or want to change your tenden- eral and fossil if possible,” she tells me. were talking about the love that’s gone so cies to overdramatize situations and play “Selling wire wraps I’m not too positive I cold, And the people who gain the world and the poor-me-my-life-is-horrible card, (I will make into a side career, but I’m tru- lose their soul. They don’t know, they can’t play it too, let’s just say it for what it is), ly hoping so! It takes years to perfect the see, are you one of them? When you’ve seen then Ghandi himself can’t untangle that craft. I’ve just begun my spiritual and en- beyond yourself then you may find Peace of knot. But if you’re suddenly finding an in- lightenment journey; I always wish to put mind is waiting there And the time will come terest in being Zen and sporting some styl- a smile on others faces with the simple joy when you see we’re all one And life flows on ish stones to keep the demons at bay, take of nature’s beauty and my own handcraft- within you and without you.” suggestions from the expert herself. ed symbolic treasures!” she laughs. “Each stone represents a chakra. Chakras Trust me when I say that, for someone Now, readers, go in peace. are the main focal points of emotion, stabil- who has suddenly found interest in stones, Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 16 Manasquan Prom Through the Ages From the ‘50s to today! By Julia Valgenti As the temperature warms and winter leaves Manasquan, spring fever kicks in bringing to mind images of flowers, Memorial Day Weekend and the upcoming bliss of summer. But before they can toss their books and grab the sunblock, juniors and seniors at Manasquan High School kick into prom season. A rite of passage, as red white and blue as fireworks, bald eagles and hotdogs, prom is an event steeped in tradition. It’s a time to let loose, dance, and have fun. But most of all, it’s a time to make fashion history, history you’ll one day share with your unwilling teenage sons and daughters despite suffering through your mother’s stories of how she danced to Madonna in her blue eye shadow and big hair….But despite some questionable trends, prom fashion has re- mained a prevalent concern among teenage girls throughout the ages. Let’s see what Manasquan students used to wear to prom and what no one would be caught dead in today!

LIFE magazine calls the teenagers of the 50’s the “perfect generation”50’s and they may be right. Sleek hair, classy dresses with wide bell shaped ruffled skirts and the smooth voice of Elvis filled the decorated gymnasiums during this time period.

“57 Prom King and Queen Following the proper conformity of the post war fifties, it seems that

the60’s late sixties exploded in a burst of psychedelic color. Skirts got shorter, colors ’67 Seems like bell skirts are out out are skirts bell like Seems ’67 got brighter and more skin was shown than ever before. But when it came to prom,

especially in the early sixties it seems that the fifties carried over and enforced a and gloves are in… are gloves and strict ‘lady-like’ style, similar to that of Jackie Kennedy’s regal pill box hats. Yes, that meant elbow-length gloves and all. Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 17

Bell bottoms, exaggerated collars, 70’stight pants, high boots, sideburns, flowered dresses Manasquan Prom and the feathered hair of Farah Fawcett were all part of the ‘hippie style’ that invaded the seventies. It was during this period that dresses and skirts took a back seat in women’s fashion more than ever be- Through the Ages fore. But despite the changing times, prom dresses complete with floor length hemlines, and flow- From the ‘50s to today! ered prints remained popular. Men’s fashion also saw a spike in interest throughout the seventies with longer hair, tighter pants, and the dreaded powder blue bell bottomed suit.

’74 (left) Looks like Jimmy’s got his dancing pants on; (right) 74 Seems like the hairstyles of the 70s are still alive and well today.

Although in some ways the early eighties80’s were almost identical to the late sev- enties, it is the later part of the decade which comes to mind when we think of the decade of our parent’s teenage years. Yes that means the time of Back to Future, Ferris Bueller and the ‘real’ MTV. In the prom world of the eighties, dresses were either deep jewel tones or light pastels, complete with puffy ’83 It’s been a hard day’s night – ’88 Selfie! Oh wait, sorry… sleeves and tiered layers. especially when you have more Picture! ruffles than facial hair. ’88 Perms all day every- day…especially for prom! her hair is the better fashion (Right) ’99 Can’t(Right) if decide statement, or their vests…

From the choker necklaces and grunge phase of the nineties, to Cher’s90’s outfits in Clueless, the nineties broke away from the previous decade all while showing even more skin than before. Mesh overlay dresses were all the rage, so were impossible-to-wear open backed dresses. But perhaps more so than the dresses, nineties prom fashion relied on countless accessories. Tiny beaded purs- es, Chinese hair sticks, mood rings, chokers, crimped hair, glittery heels, and of course who could go without butterfly clips, an obvious hair-do essential. Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 18 We’ll Have You Spirited Away to a Place Where Flames Talk and Soot Spirits Invade Your House The story of Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki By: film, he introduces many recurring themes in order to save her valley from peril, Ariane he would go on to explore throughout his she will have to sacrifice many things Zhang career as a film director: concern about dear to her. human interaction and impact on ecology, his fascination with aircraft and flight, an- • Grave of the Fireflies is the first Studio Early Life ti-militarism, feminism, ambiguous char- Ghibli film Isao Takahata directed. This acterizations of villains, and love.Nausicaä film is considered an anti-war film and Hayao Miyazaki was born on January 5th, of the Valley of the Wind was the very first has been criticized by many. This film 1941 in the town of Akebono-cho in Bun- film in which he both wrote and directed. is set during World War II, also the kyo, Tokyo. Miyazaki aspired to be a manga It is also an adaption of the same manga same time period in which Miyazaki author, or in America, a cartoonist, from title with both the film and manga having grew up in. A young boy name Seita a very young age. Famous manga artist, similar ideas. The manga started serializing and his little sister Setsuko are forced Osamu Tezuka, also credited as the father in the February 1982 issue of Tokuma Sho- to take care of each other and survive of anime and manga, influenced Miyazaki ten’s Animage magazine. The music was the terrible conditions of the war as greatly. His interest in animation was composed and they try to find a home to live in after sparked by The Tale of the White Ser- directed by Joe their mother dies of illness and burns pent, where he fell in love with the Hisaishi, who from a bombing raid. They go from heroin and thus strived to become an continued to building to building, and at one point animator. work with Mi- end up at a relative’s house, though yazaki in com- the relative is bitter about them stay- In 1963, Miyazaki started his career as posing music ing. Seita is forced to learn many skills an animator at Toei Animation. At the for many of his in taking care of Setsuko. A notable time though, he was an in-between films including symbol that is shown throughout the artist on two anime series. He first My Neighbor entire movie is a tin container of can- gained recog- Totoro, Prin- dy called drops, Setsuko’s favorite. nition on Toei’s cess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and Howl’s production of Moving Castle. “This is the most emotional movie I’ve Gulliver’s Trav- ever seen...” - Senior Alexis Woolley els Beyond the Studio Ghibli • Moon. He was My Neighbor Totoro, directed by both not satisfied In April of 1984, Miyazaki, along with Taka- Isao with the origi- hata and Tokuma Shoten’s chairman Ya- Taka- nal ending, so suyoshi Tokuma founded the animation h a t a he gave it a pinch of Miyazaki. In 1968, he production company Studio Ghibli after and became chief animator, concept artist, and the success of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Hayao scene designer for Hols: Prince of the Sun, Wind. Miyazaki’s first film written and di- Mi- which was a landmark animated film. He rected by him in Studio Ghibli was Laputa: yaza- worked closely with his mentor animation Castle in the Sky. Miyazaki’s fascination for ki, is director Yasuo Otsuka and Isao Takahata, aircrafts is evident throughout many Stu- about whom he worked with for the rest of his dio Ghibli films such as the ornithopters in t w o career. Laputa: Castle in the Sky and Kiki flying her sis- broom in Kiki’s Delivery Service. ters, Satsuki and Mei, who move to In August 1971, Miyazaki left Toei for A Pro, the countryside. They are greeted where he co-directed 14 episodes for an Notable Films by Susuwatari, or little soot spirits who reside in the house that they anime series called Lupin III along with Isao • Takahata. After they moved into what is Though it was released before the cre- are moving into. Along with their fa- now called Nippon Animation in 1974, Mi- ation of Studio Ghibli, Nausicaä of the ther, who is a professor, they clean up yazaki and Takahata worked Valley of the Wind is consider a Ghib- the house and get it ready for their on a series called The World li film by many. This film is mother to come home from a nearby Masterpiece Theater, a TV an- about a world after an apoc- hospital. Satsuki and Mei find a large ime that showcased different alyptic war called the Seven forest spirit who Mei names Totoro classical stories. Hayao Mi- Days of Fire, which destroyed and they become friends with him. yazaki left Nippon in 1979 in human civilization and gave As mei and Satsuki get used to their the middle of the production birth to a forest called the house, they become closer to Totoro of Anne of Green Gables and Toxic Jungle, where huge as well as Totoro’s friend the Cat Bus. moved to TMS Entertainment mutant insects roam. The to direct his first feature an- main character is a cheerful “It’s adorable and I want Totoro as ime film peace-loving princess named a friend and his bangin’ leaf um- Nausicaä who is able to com- berella.” - Junior Brittney Buechele Miyazaki’s next film was Nau- municate with the insects the sicaä of the Valley of the Wind, humans have named Ohm. • Princess Mononoke is the first feature which was released in 1984. In Nausicaä’s journey brings her film Miyazaki used computer graphics this science fiction adventure all over the Toxic Jungle and in. All past films had all been drawn by Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 19 hand. Miyazaki - Sophomore From left to right: Sophie, Calcifer, Sul- had also stated Alissa Cielecki livan, Turnip Head, Heen, Howl, Markl, once that Prin- Lettie, Witch of the Waste cess Mononoke • Howl’s Mov- would be his last ing Castle is Mr. Harvey feature film.Prin- based on a cess Mononoke is novel by Brit- • The Wind Rises is Miyazaki’s last also the very first ish author featured film before retiring for real. animated feature Diana Wynne This film is a fictionalized biographi- in japan’s histo- Jones. Much cal film of Jiro Horikoshi, an aircraft ry to gross more of the film, designer of the Mitsubishi A5M and than 10 billion though, is quite different from the the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, which was yen (approx. 84 novel. This Miyazaki featured film was used by the Emperor of Japan during million today) at the box office. This nominated for the Academy Award World War II. The Wind Rises was also film also shows a lot on how humans for Best Animated feature, but in the the highest grossing Japanese film ruin nature and destroy forests for the end lost to Wallace and Gromit: The in the year 2013. This final Miyaza- minerals and resources in the ground. Curse of the Were-Rabbit. ki feature film is about Jiro Horikoshi Ashitaka, a young prince, is cursed by Howl’s Moving Castle is a demon possessed boar and is forced about an 18-year-old girl name So- to travel west for a cure. He later phie who is a hatter. She encounters a meets a girl name San traveling with very powerful, yet mysterious wizard the Wolf goddess Moro, who is trying name Howl on her way to visit her to protect her forest from deforesta- sister Lettie. The wicked Witch of the tion by an iron-hungry woman name Waste, who pursues Howl romanti- Eboshi. Ashitaka and San work togeth- cally, visits Sophie’s hat shop, and is er to help the forest while at the same refused service after she insults the time search for the Forest Spirit and shop. Sophie is then cursed and turns fighting off other humans who plan into a 90-year-old woman. She leaves who dreams of becoming a pilot, but to take the head of the Forest Spirit. her town and travels until she finds cannot do so due to his nearsighted- Howl’s castle with the help of a mov- ness. One day he reads about famous “I love it so much.” - Senior Heather ing turnip head. Sophie joins Howl’s aircraft designer Giovani Battista Meyer group and along the way she learns Caproni and dreams about him. Years to accept herself, while at the same later, Jiro is studying aeronautical en- • Spirit- time helps Howl to accept himself and gineering. He meets and befriends a ed Away is the saves her country from destruction. young girl name Naoko who is trav- very first film eling with her maid and later on in that grossed “This movie is on my top 3 favorite the film, marries her, even though $200 million be- Ghibli movies list.” - Senior Ariane she suffers from tuberculosis. Jiro fore entering Zhang goes through failure after failure and North America learns that he should just do what market, and ul- • Ponyo is Miyazaki’s 8th featured film he wants, even if what he’s doing timately grossed in Studio Ghibli. The story revolves is used for something not so great. about $330 around a young fish-girl named million world- Brunhilde who lives with her father “It was like Miyazaki put himself into wide. It is also Japan’s top grossing Fujimoto and her many sisters un- the movie. He and Jiro resembled each film in history, Titanic being second. der the sea. Her father used to be a other so much, especially with their Not only that but it is the only wizard/scientist, but has interests in ariplanes. It was like Mi- anime, non-English speaking had bad experiences with yazaki was Jiro.” - Teacher Mr. Harvey. traditionally animated winner the human world, and of an Academy Award for Best thus resides in the sea. Ideas/Inspiration Animated feature. This film Brunhilde escapes from was inspired by the ten-year the submarine of her fa- The experiences from the night time fire- old daughter of a friend of Mi- ther and is washed up on bombing raids left a lasting impression on yazaki’s. Spirited Away is about a shore. There she meets him and has given much inspiration for a young girl name Chihiro who a young boy named So- many of Studio Ghibli’s films such as The is moving to another town. Her father suke who names her Ponyo and takes Grave of the Fireflies and Howl’s Moving gets them lost and they find a tunnel, her home. Ponyo is soon taken back Castle. He uses his pacifism and prefer- leading to a mysterious town. After by her father, but she refuses to go encesHayao in showingMiyazaki withchildren a Totoro a positive plush toy. world things go terribly wrong with her par- home, for she has resolved to be- ents, Chihiro finds a bathhouse and come human because of her affection meets a young boy name Haku, who for Sosuke. Fujimoto calls for Ponyo’s warns her about the bathhouse and mother, Granmamare, who is known the spirits that live in the area. Chi- as the Mother of the Sea. As time hiro takes on a job at the bathhouse goes by, Ponyo learns what it’s like to and meets many new friends, experi- be human and how much she really ences many new things and discovers loves Sosuke and he, in turn, teach- that there are secrets behind names. es everyone an important lesson.

“It has been my favorite movie of all “I was mesmerized by Ponyo and the time since I could remember and it has running on water scene. Stunning and made a wonderful impact on my life! beautiful at the same time.” - Teacher Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 20 S J e u n Manasquan n i i o A Blast to the Past o r r Spring Lake Look-A-Likes Manasquan Heights By, Reed Melchionda, Lauren Johnson, and Maggie Leddy S J e We always say that the times, fashions, and ideals of u n America change with every generation. Nevertheless, n i despite the differences in wardrobe and hair styles, faces i o seem to repeat throughout the years of Manasquan High o r School. Look at the grade and hometown of the current r MHS student, study the face of their look-a-like, and Belmar Manasquan guess which one of your classmates has a Manasquan Alumni twin. S S S S e e e e n n n n i i i i o o o o r r r r Sea Girt Manasquan Spring Lake Belmar

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S S S S o e e e p n n n h o i i i m o o o o r r r Manasquan r Manasquan Brielle Belmar e Turn to page 22 to see the current MHS look-alike. Did you guess right? Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 21

The Maine’s American Candy Is Sweet As Can Be By: Keely Flood iPod is powered on, I feel that after 6 years of questions and confusion, I’d One of the things many people bring the boys some attention. Stay know me for is listening to bands that with me, keep an open mind! they’ve never heard of. “The who?” This March 31st, The Maine re- “Are they local?” “No idea.” I’ve heard leased their fifth self-made album, it all. So before I talk about the al- American Candy. In a recent inter- bum, I’ll give you the breakdown. My view, John said the boys chose this ti- all-time favorite band since I was 13 tle because it represents all the pink- has been a small-time band called bubble-gum-pop artificial stuff that The Maine, from Tempe, Arizona. people like you and me are bound That’s it: The Maine. Not ‘The Maine to get hooked on sooner or later: like (insert noun here)’. Just The Maine. candy. Anything sweet, simple, and I know, call me crazy! The band, consuming. Ninety-five percent of the PERSONAL MUST formed in 2007, and consists of five album is upbeat and happy, while the LISTENS: best friends all in their mid-twenties. other five percent is simple, real, and Their general genre is alternative meaningful. What I love about this al- 1. “(Un)-Lost” rock with a hint of indie. On the drums bum is that every song tells a story or 2. is Pat Kirch, the bass is Garrett Nick- sends a message. It’s not a set list of “English Girls” elsen, lead guitar and guitar are Jar- songs revolving around boy-meets- 3. “Miles Away” ed Monaco and Kennedy Brock, and girl stories or sad heartbreak. Every the lead vocalist (and all-time female song is relatable to someone. One 4. “American Candy” favorite) is the charmingly gifted John way or another, they all make you O’Callaghan. Growing up with these think. 5. “My Hair” guys in my ears 90% of the time my All in all, this album is all about 6. loving and living for your- “24 Floors” self. Make your own deci- sions. Do what makes you happy and ignore the back- of living life like you’re counting down ground noise. O’Callaghan the seconds ‘til your last: “This mo- also made it a point to write ment is relevant, bittersweet and deli- songs that bolded the idea cate. Tomorrow may not come again. Tonight it all there is (‘24 Floors’).” Every time those guys put out (Left to Right: Garrett a new record, I’m always thinking the Nickelsen, Kennedy Brock, same thing: This is it. This is the best John O’Callaghan, Pat Kirch, one. But without a doubt, in every Jared Monaco; 2015) way possible, this is it. Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 22

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HORROR scopes by Sofia Kim, Sarah Spears, and George Taboada. NOTE: In the spirit of April Fool’s Day, we consulted the galaxy to bring a month of completely (in)accurate and entirely (un)true previews into your future month.

Aries March 21- April 20: Are you any good stop knitting ugly, vomit-colored sweaters for you despite her at dodgeball? Hope you are! Because your crippling arthritis fingers. You know how those place always face is going to be a super magnet for any smells like too much perfume and wet paper? That’s what airborne, high-speed projectiles ALL MONTH. you’re going to smell like after your misadventures through Rogue baseballs, rocks kicked up by cars, you name it. If it’s infinite bingo nights and pudding cups. Oh. And you aren’t soaring through the air at a brisk pace you can be sure that getting any volunteer hours for this. it will be attracted to your body like a moth to a flame. There is no hope in concealing the giant target the universe has Libra Sept. 24 -Oct. 23: Things are heating up for you dear placed on your face. Break out the cold packs; you’re going libra. Expect your secret admirer to finally come clean to to want to ice those bruises. For all those glasses wear- you, professing their deep seeded love for you ers, this means whipping out your thick middle school sports ever since that fateful period in second grade glasses (goggles). when you gave them the pudding cup from your Lunchables box. They have been watch- Taurus Apr. 21- May 21: Congratulations, Tau- ing you from your window ever since and col- ruses… Taurusi, Tauri? Whatever. The point is lecting fallen stands of your hair. They almost that you have been blessed with the same as- have enough to make a pair of footie pajamas. Fur is so in trological sign as our glorious overlord Mr. Fa- for this spring; I read that in “Obsessive Stalker Monthly.” gen. Party at his place. All people, especially Take a chance, and let yourself fall crazy... in love… Heights people, invited to come on down May 5th. Dress code is a strict balance between the 90s garb that Mr. Fagan Scorpio Oct. 24 - Nov. 22: The lactose levels in our milky wears on the weekends and classy clown costumes. (Mr. way all add up to bring you a month that’s udderly Fagen and his sons loooooove that movie “It” by Stephen tragic. So like your bff from like kindergarten will King). We’re talking jelly sandals with flower pins, and rain- turn into a no-good, back-stabbing, baby-punch- bow afros with walk-mans. ing home-wrecker. I guess you saw it coming all along, I mean they were snapchat best friends for Gemini May 22-June 21: As a Gemini, you se- 4 WEEKS straight! Revenge is the only option, cretly have had an evil twin your entire life. All that signal the alarms, and dust off those cowtein bars. is pure and angelic about you is absent in them. He/she has been hunting you down. He/she will Sagittarius Nov. 23 -Dec. 21: As a Sagittarius, your care- find you in the next few days. There’s no use running; he/ free nature has caused you to forget that a 70 page essay she is probably already in town. You must end this here be- is due tomorrow. Mrs. Fenlon doesn’t accept late papers; fore he/she steals your identity and credit card information. she has a huge stack of papers to grade and a Prepare yourself for your mortal battle between good and lovely daughter to care for, so she won’t be tol- evil and remember... Avada kedavra. erating any of your tomfoolery. Time to pull an all nighter, or, as you’ll be calling it, an all nightmare! Cancer June 22-July 22: Out of the dawn lit Start brewing some coffee, open two giant bags ocean waves, a giant crab will surface and of Cool Ranch Doritos, and get a tissue box so crawl onto the dunes. She will come to you that you can mop up the tears streaming down your cheeks in your hour of need, when you are sobbing when you realize that it’s 2am and you still have 25 pages to in despair, tears flowing like silver waterfalls go of boring, useless, neverending drivel ---- or don’t even down your cheeks. She will kneel down plac- bother with a beverage… you can drink your tears. Never- ing her crabby lips to your ear, and murmur sweetly, “Eating mind. Scratch the coffee. Tears have caffeine, right? You crab before bed gives you bad dreams.” should probably run that one by Dr. Buckley before spend- ing a month’s pay at Dunkin. Leo July 23-Aug 22: The Moon is a harbinger of madness. Under the next full moon, you will Capricorn Dec 22- Jan. 20: Don’t be surprised when you transform into a half-lion, half-human mon- receive the promposal of your dreams. Yes. Exactly as ster. You are the werelion. No one is safe those hundreds of thousands of videos on youTube have around you. Quickly, isolate yourself in the pioneered before, yours will fit the mold like a deepest area of Allaire State Park and hope house in Levittown. Yes. Express your individ- that no one nearby enjoys night hiking. ual love by following a pop-culture “tradition” of useless, fake promises. As pluto slowly makes Virgo Aug 23-Sept 23: You will be transported to a terrible world that is one, neverending geriatric ward. You’re going its way to being a planet again, your future prom to make some horrible friends like Mr. Jenkinson, a veteran date will swarm in . Expect something along from the 14 day war in Grenada. He will bore/ the lines of a *cough square dance mob cough* (wow al- scare you out of your mind as he recounts the lergies right? which reminds me take your allergy medicine landing on the beach in an obvious ripoff of because the proposal involves flowers oozing with golden ubiquitous pollen). Saving Private Ryan. There will also be Hilda, continued on next page the 103 year old Ukrainian babushka that won’t Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 25 What Would You Do If... By, Maggie Leddy and Lauren Johnson We caught these fellow students in the halls and decided to stop them and ask them a few random questions... If you could have one supernat- If you could choose an endless supply ural ability what would it be? What is your biggest pet peeve? of one food what would it be?

“I would have the ability to cure “I hate when kids don’t use the pen- “I would choose calamari because all sicknesses.” cil holder on the top of the desk.” that’s my favorite.” - Sabrina Muscato -Phil Vorbach -Ana Martinez

If you could be the current If you won the lottery what is world champion in any one the first thing you would do? sport, which sport would it be? “I would take my family “I would choose fencing on a vacation to Hawaii.” because I love to fence.” -Dara Mabrey -James “Bubba” McAlary

HORROR scopes continued from previous page Aquarius Jan. 21 -Feb. 19: The curve of Pisces Feb. 20-Mar. 20: This month is your open- Saturn’s ring brings with it the news you’ve ing night of puberty part II: Puberty strikes back, been anxiously anticipating for weeks. Oh Harry Potter and the Deathly Body Changes, High patient Aquarius, your tireless tolerance will School Puberty 4, How to Train Your Puberty 3, be in vain (sorry, not sorry.) We know you this time it’s personal. You’ll be afflicted by per- poured every ounce of your being into this, petual voice cracks, to the point where your voice and we’re sorry that you just weren’t good enough (you is equivalent to Dora the explorer and a hungry weren’t ever good enough.) This says nothing about who seagull. Your hormones will skyrocket, and be the first hor- you are, or your character, or sub-par personality (may- mones to land on the moon. And to make matters worse, the be just a little...); all it says is that there is someone out Wawa will be out of your favorite flavor of Ben & Jerry’s! Ba- there superior to you (in every facet and fashion.) Don’t sically, you’re going to have your very own terrible, horrible let this discourage you though, rejection (that thing you no good very bad day - everyday. You can try to reverse the get a lot) is the first step towards rebuilding your life (the effects with a ton of good luck charms (i mean it- you need one that promises an ocean of future disappointments.) to be covered from head to toe in 4 leaf clovers and rabbit Don’t worry. Be Happy. (One day you will get into Weenie feet within the hour) but lets face it - it’s hopeless, you’re as Hut Juniors). unlucky as Lucky Charms without the marshmallows. Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 26 Squan-A-Gram Spring Time Festivites By: Reed Melchionda

Molly Jake Read Hegna savored enjoyed the the cool 70 degree beach weather breeze and went at her fishing on brother’s his wedding family’s boat with Paige Tipaldi

Carly Katie Vodola White took enjoyed advantage the of the nice radiating weather sun and went along horsebike Matador riding State Beach

Follow @mhs_blue_and_gray or use the hashtag #mhsblueandgray to let us use one of your pictures for the next issue! Issue five 2015 The Blue & Gray Page 27 The Beach Body Workout By: Lauren Johnson Summer is approaching! Follow these tips to get back your summer body! ~Workouts courtesy of Health Magazine~ **Stay tuned next issue for foods to eat to shred fat for summer!** Treadmill Interval 30 min Workout:

No. 3 Toe-touch kick CIRCUIT 1: Stand with feet shoul- No. 1 Squat and jump: der-width apart and hands reaching overhead; inter- Stand with feet shoul- twine your fingers. Do a der-width apart. Squat down, high forward kick with your keeping knees behind toes, right leg, bringing your and put your hands on the hands down to meet your ground. Kick your feet back toes. Repeat with the left to come into push-up position leg. Continue alternating with arms straight, then bend for 1 minute. elbows to lower your chest toward the ground. Did you know... Straighten your arms as you jump forward again into squat =an 8 minute run position, then push off your feet and leap as high as you can with arms reaching to- ward the sky. Land softly with knees slightly bent. Repeat sequence for 1 minute. = a 9 minute swim = a 7 minute bike ride No. 4 Shadowbox

Stand with feet shoul- = 9 minutes on der-width apart. Make fists and bend elbows to the elliptical bring hands up into fighter position in front of your No. 2 Mountain climber face, keeping elbows close = 14 minutes to body. Alternating arms, of yoga Get into push-up position punch straight out in front = 4 minute jump rope with arms straight and hands of you, then curve up, then directly under shoulders. Walk hit low; next, try a hook feet forward, staggering them punch, curving around to so your right knee is bent un- the side. der your chest while your left Mix it up—and keep mov- = a 14 minute foot is behind you with knee ing! Move your head and = 13 minutes of slightly bent. shoulders back and forth as walk Pushing powerfully into your if dodging punches. Keep weight lifting legs, switch your foot posi- your knees bent and shift tions, bringing the left knee your weight back and forth in and extending the right as you bounce on the bot- Enjoy your candy, but remember leg. Continue alternating for 1 toms of your feet. Continue minute. for 1 minute. make wise choices! Baseball upsets Toms river north; Advances in Shore ConferenceBy: Maggie Leddy been in the past few years. We made it to the Shore Conference and now we have a chance of winning our division in Softball the next few weeks. There’s a lot to look forward to in the next few weeks,” said wraps up senior captain, Tyler Bradley. season They followed that win with an exciting 6-5 win over Toms River North, By: Maggie Leddy which was the number two seed in the tournament. Junior Jack Sheehan scored the winning run on a hit by sophomore The Manasquan Girls Softball Adam Schreck. team completed their 2015 season last week. It was a winning season for the Sophomre Tom Sheehan leads the The win earned the boys a home game against Shore on Wednesday May girls, but still a tough one, as they hold a pitching staff. 20, as they tried to advance to the tour- record of 11-10. The Manasquan boy’s base- nament semifinals (too late to be includ- Led by the senior captions ball team is enjoying their season with ed in this edition). Quinn Saito, Meghan Gilly, Aubrey a current record of 11-6. With twenty The hot streak continued with players, the team is full of talented and a win in the state tournament against Jones, and Olivia Galinis, the girls had hard-working kids. Together, the boys Monmouth. This one wasn’t as close, high hopes for the season, but lost have built another incredible bond be- a 13-3 victory led by home runs from some tough, close games. tween the players, coaches, and fans. Sheehan and Ty Hawkins. Stay tuned for One of the best games for the The senior captains this year consist state tournament results in the next is- girls was against Colts Neck on Senior of Tyler Bradley, Max Hawkins, Tanner sue. Day, Monday May 11th. They beat the Cowley, and Matt Edwards. The Varsity team consists of It has been an exciting season for mostly seniors, so for many this is their Cougars 14-4, taking control early in everyone on the team. One of the most last shot at playing together. Although it the game with 8 runs in the bottom of highlighted games was the “no hitter” is a game of physicality, the emotional continued on next page pitched by both the Sheehan brothers, aspect is near and dear to each player’s Jack and Tommy, against St. John Vian- hearts. “I’m really going to miss all of ney on April 8th over spring break. A no my teammates next year, especially the hitter is something you rarely see at this thirteen seniors. I’ve played with most of level, and the fact that it was pitched by these kids since I was a little kid at Little two brothers makes it even wilder. Both League so it’s a weird feeling to think this Tommy and Jack are committed to play is where it ends,” confessed senior Matt with the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame af- Paturzo. ter they graduate. The student body, as well as The boys are now playing in the dedicated parents, have shown an unbe- th Shore Conference. On Saturday May 9 , lievable amount of support and enthusi- Seniors presented with flowers the team came out with a win against St. asm for the team this far, and as the sea- for their final home game, (pic- Joe’s Metuchen. son comes to a close it will only build up. They are all extremely excit- We wish the boys good luck as tured from left to right): Aubrey, ed about their progress and upcom- they continue in the Shore Conference Meghan, Quinn and Olivia ing games. “We’re better than we have and State tournaments. Season Winds Down for Boys TennisBy: Julie Hohenstein For those that have not had good tennis and growing as players the pleasure of witnessing the boy’s and as a team.” tennis team in action, listen up. A typ- The team’s greatest assets ical match proceeds as follows: af- this year include seniors Lapham, ter Manasquan intimidates the other Donohue, Pat Pompilio, and John team with their striking warm up rou- Moriarty. Such a strong senior roster tine, the court is filled with the sound not only aids in victory, but provides of school spirit, as Craig Lapham exceptional leadership. “They chal- leads his team in a chant. This en- lenge us to work harder,” says junior ergy is carried throughout the match, Brendan Kelly. “No doubt are we go- pervading into the stands and fueling ing to miss them next year.” those on the court. Each game is ap- Kelly continues to pleasant- eo. DiFeo took over in 2013 and has proached with vitality, no matter the ly surprise the team with his per- received nothing but praise in his ac- score; each player embraces their formances. During the Monmouth complishments. strengths and works to exploit their County tournament, the first doubles Though DiFeo will be graduat- opponent’s weaknesses; and each player made it to the finals alongside ing many of his starters, hard workers season witnesses the evolution of an Pompilio and gave Holmdel, the cur- like Kelly and Commesso assure that impressive and respectable program. rent #1 seat, a run for their money. the program remains in good hands. Coached by MHS alum An- In addition, new sophomore starter The warriors’ last match is May 21st thony DiFeo, the team is ranked Johnny Commesso proves promis- against Wall. For many, this marks number seven in the Shore Confer- ing. the end of a four year commitment to ence and maintains a record of 9-5; a “We are a diverse team,” squan tennis. “Leaving the program feat considering their fierce compet- says Donohue. “Having players from is the saddest part about the end of itors. “Rumson is definitely our big- all grade levels puts us at an advan- the season,” says Donohue. “There’s gest rival,” says senior singles player tage.” Donohue has been on varsity great team chemistry and we all have JD Donohue. “We’re in the hardest since sophomore year and has wit- an awesome time together. Tennis is division in the Shore Conference so nessed the progression of the pro- one of the things I am really going to it hasn’t been easy, but we’re playing gram under varsity head coach DiF- miss next year.”

Senior Day,” said Olivia Galinis, “we all ber of freshmen played varsity, so they Softball knew we had a good chance at beating will move on and keep the team spirit continued from previous page Colts Neck, but we had to make sure alive. our heads were in the game and not off The seniors had celebrated celebrating too early.” Galinis scored much more success over the past four the 1st inning. The team collaborated two runs during the game and took a years, so when they look at the big pic- to keep their dominance. Although the leadership role to keep all the girls on ture they’re still proud of their overall atmosphere was ecstatic with honor to track. career achievements. the seniors, the girls wanted to make Although some members of the Too late for this edition is the sure they remained focused on what team were disappointed in their record, girls state game against Bordentown on they were there to achieve. it was a good season to work out the Wednesday, May 20. Hopefully, that’s “It was a great feeling to win on kinks to get better for next year. A num- one more win to keep the season alive! A Season of Goals By: Lauren Johnson Wallace Captures the Manasquan girl’s lacrosse fense has helped keep the Warriors Family Title certainly has a lot of talent with in games. three division one commits and nu- The girls lost in the quar- “It’s such a great accomplishment merous club players. The girls are terfinals of the Shore Conference and so cool that I could pass my sis- currently 12-4. They are ranked Tournament to Shore Regional ters. I have grown up playing along- 4th in Group 2 South and 40th in the 9-8. The Warriors have fallen short side of them and now I am above state as of now. against their biggest rival this sea- them in the records.” The girl’s lacrosse team is son, Shore, by one or two goals ev- also currently ranked fourth in the ery time (10-8 and 4-3). Shore went Shore Conference. So far this sea- on to compete for the Shore Con- son Shore, Rumson, and RBC, whom ference title where they lost to top are all higher seeds, have given the seed Rumson Fair-Haven 17-5. Warriors the most trouble. Despite the struggle, Carroll Key leaders of the season admits, “We always are so close have been seniors Kat Wallace, and can never finish but hopefully Braiden Carroll, Molly Read, Zoe in states we can finish these oppor- Pelly, Shannon Brown, Amanda tunities and do better.” Barry, and Cynthia O’ Boyle. Junior The girls will continue their commits Kirsten Barnes, Emily Pe- hunt for a title in states the next Which Wallace has scored the most tillo, and Megan Gianforte have couple weeks as they take on Del- goals and assists, playing for the also contributed greatly. aware Valley Tuesday May 19th at Manasquan Girls Lacrosse team? Barnes leads the team with home. Unfortunatley we will not Senior Kat Wallace! When she 49 goals while Wallace has 47 but be able to cover that game but you notched an assist earlier this season, 50 assists. Sophomore Logan can find the results to be on asbury- Kat passed her older sisters Nora and Harms also adds spark to the team park.com. Meg, who had starred for Squan in with 41 goals this season on attack. The girls ended their sea- their respective high school careers. Kiersten has recently scored son in the second round of states Kat’s assist was the 100th of her career, adding to her 100 goals. Both her 100th goal as well as Kat Wallce. with a 15-6 loss to Delaware Valley Nora and Meg went on to play at Vil- Kat has now surpassed her sister. on Tuesday, May 19th. lanov, where Kat will attend Villanova Gianforte has acted as a Although the girls fell short next year. She hopes to follow in her wall for the warriors with 164 saves in states, this season has been ex- sisters’ footsteps again, and play on this season so far. Her leadership tremelty memorable and the seven the Wildcats team as well. and talking as the last line of de- seniors will be greatly missed.

Boy’s Lax Enjoys Memorable Season; Wins B South Division By: Lauren Johnson

The Manasquan boy’s lacrosse talking but they got the job done. The team exceeded their expectations this Warriors gave the Knights their first season with only two regular-season loss of the season. losses, both to top teams with stellar Gleason and Klodowski commented programs: Monroe and CBA. since on the Wall game that, “They [Wall] then they lost Southern and to Ber- are great opponents but we were just Captains seen above from bottom to top: simply better.” Craig Miller, Chris Klodowski, The team is led by senior captains Joe Warner, and Connor Gleason Chris Klodowski, Connor Gleason, Joe Warner, and Craig Miller. Klodows- For the first time in 10 years the boys ki is continuing his career next year made it to the Shore Conference semi- at Moravian College (Division 3) and finals, where they lost by a score of 8-4 Gleason at Florida Southern (Division to Southern Regional on Saturaday, 2). May 9. Southern went on to win the Both Gleason and Miller provide Shore Conference title. Although losing a steal barrier as defensemen while hurt, knowing they lost to the champs Klodowski leads on attack and Warner made it a little easier to accept. controls the play at middie. Klodows- The boys ended their season ki is especially a top performer for the in the third round of states with a 16-6 Warriors with 13 goals and 6 assists. loss to 4th seed Bernards on Tuesday, Besides the upper classmen, key May 19th. Overall, this season has contributors include sophomores Jar- been one of the best in Manasquan Buddies Devan Carroll (left) and Chris Klodowski (right) give each ret Birch (attack), John Moran (attack) boy’s lacrosse history. other a bump after a goal in the and Kyle Leblanc (defense). Birch has Shore Conference semi-finals against recorded 14 goals so far, the most on Southern. The team huddles at a home game at the the team. Army Camp in Sea Girt. Other than field players, goalie Tom nards in the post-season tournaments. Pollock has also made a serious impact Near the end of the season, for the Warriors as the last set of de- Manasquan achieved a high ranking, fense. So far this season he has made fourth in the NJ Group 1 South as well 49 saves. as 56th overall in the state, when sport- The boys biggest competitors so far ed a 14-3 record. have been CBA and Monroe who gave The Warriors also clinched the them their only two losses of the regu- B-South Division as they beat long- lar season. Rumson Fair Haven is also a standing rival, Wall, on April 25th 12- big competitor especially in the Shore 6. There may have been some trash Conference. MHS Blue and Grey Stay Up to Date with all the Warrior News

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